Three Players Win Big at 2026 WSOP: Josh Reichard, Harry Rubin, and Prashanth Nataraj

Three players made history at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) by securing their first WSOP bracelets in thrilling tournaments. Josh Reichard, Harry Rubin, and Prashanth Nataraj emerged victorious in their respective events, each with a unique story to tell.

Josh Reichard, a 35-year-old pro player from Wisconsin, finally broke through for his first gold bracelet. He won a $2,500 no-limit hold’em event, outlasting a field of 1,736 entrants to win $555,198 and 1,620 Card Player Player of the Year points. Reichard had several close calls in recent years, including a runner-up finish in the 2023 WSOP mini main event and third in the 2025 WSOP Millionaire Maker. His victory was a testament to his perseverance and skill.

Harry Rubin, predominantly a cash-game player, turned what’s already been a successful summer at Wynn Las Vegas and ARIA, and improved his results several times over by taking down a $1,000 pot-limit Omaha bracelet. Rubin outlasted a field of 3,763 in a $1,000 PLO event to take home $390,300 and his first career bracelet. His victory was a significant achievement, considering he had only one significant tournament result prior to this summer.

Prashanth Nataraj turned a $500 buy-in into a $208,800 payday and his own first career bracelet win. He outlasted a field of 4,478 entrants, taking home the biggest share of a $1,835,980 prize pool. Nataraj's victory was particularly impressive, as he was the shortest stack in the field when the final nine players remained. However, he turned 5♠2♥ in the big blind into a double-up, and continued his rise from there.