WSOPE 2026 Main Event Smashes Records with Massive Prize Pool

The WSOPE 2026 Main Event at King’s Casino / Hilton Prague has made history by setting a new record for the largest prize pool in WSOPE Main Event history. The €5,300 buy-in event drew an impressive 2,617 entries, creating a prize pool of €13,085,000. This massive prize pool not only surpassed the previous record but also exceeded the €10,000,000 guarantee, pushing the event into a new category for European live poker.

The previous record for the largest WSOPE Main Event prize pool was €7,761,500, achieved in 2023 with 817 entries in Rozvadov. The significant increase in both entries and prize pool highlights the growing popularity and success of the WSOPE series. The 2025 WSOPE Main Event was promoted with a €6,000,000 guarantee, while the 2026 Prague debut raised that figure to €10,000,000, demonstrating the event's continued growth and appeal.

This year’s Main Event has clearly established a new high-water mark for the WSOPE series, showcasing the event's ability to attract a large number of participants and offer substantial prizes. The success of the WSOPE 2026 Main Event at King’s Casino / Hilton Prague is a testament to the event's popularity and the excitement it generates among poker enthusiasts.