Eighth WSOP bracelet win for Negreanu

(PRESS RELEASE) -- With the initial days of the 2026 WSOP Main Event already in the bag, the excitement and pressure have kicked up a notch here at Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe Las Vegas. While the story of the biggest poker tournament in the world continues to unfold, WSOP bracelets are still being won in other WSOP events.

I. RECENT RESULTS & HIGHLIGHTS

Event #72: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Main Event
Winner: Daisuke Ogita (Japan)

Prize: $1,000,000

Key Storyline: As Japanese poker players continue to excel at the 2026 WSOP, Daisuke Ogita wins the largest score of his poker career and his first WSOP bracelet.

Event #73: $5,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em
Winner: Markus Gonsalves (San Diego, CA, USA)

Prize: $979,655

Key Storyline: Winning his first WSOP bracelet as well as the highest score of his poker tournament career, cash game grinder Markus Gonsalves joins one of poker’s most exclusive clubs.

Event #75: $10,000 Seven Card Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship
Winner: Matt Grapenthien (Chicago, IL, USA)

Prize: $415,648

Key Storyline: Stud specialist Matt Grapenthien wins his second WSOP bracelet in his favorite poker format.

Event #76: $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller
Winner: Daniel Negreanu (Canada)

Prize: $2,257,718

Key Storyline: Further adding to one of the greatest legacies in poker, Poker Hall of Famer and fan favorite Daniel Negreanu wins his eighth WSOP bracelet in one of the highest stakes and toughest tournaments of the 2026 WSOP.

Event #77: $$2,500 Mixed Triple Draw Lowball
Winner: Patrick Stacey (Canada)

Prize: $223,177

Key Storyline: A dedicated mixed game player, Canada’s Patrick Stacey wins his first WSOP bracelet after defeating high-stakes professional poker player Danny Tang heads-up.

Event #78: $600 Deepstack Championship No-Limit Hold’em
Winner: Adriaan Jacobs (South Africa)

Prize: $282,817

Key Storyline: Coming into the final day of play with a substantial chip lead, Adriaan Jacobs was able to leverage his momentum to win his first WSOP bracelet.

Event #79: $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout
Winner: Asi Moshe (Israel)

Prize: $683,830

Key Storyline: Having previously exited the world of professional poker, Asi Moshe has returned in spectacular fashion, winning his fifth WSOP bracelet after outlasting 1,792 total entrants in the $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout.

Event #80: $10,000 8-Game Mixed Championship
Winner: Dzmitry Urbanovich (Poland)

Prize: $431,260

Key Storyline: Starting his poker career as a young online prodigy, Poland’s Dzmitry Urbanovich now has a WSOP bracelet to his name, finishing on top of the podium in the 8-Game Mixed Championship.

Event #81: $800 No-Limit Hold’em Summer Celebration
Winner: Toby Price (Chandler, AZ, USA)

Prize: $500,000

Key Storyline: Surviving a turbulent final table, Toby Price is taking his first WSOP bracelet and largest career score back to Arizona.

Event #83: $1,500 Double Board Pot-Limit Omaha
Winner: Justin Fawcett (Gainesville, FL, USA)

Prize: $322,564

Key Storyline: Playing one of the most exciting formats offered at the 2026 WSOP, Justin Fawcett nabs his second WSOP bracelet.

Event #84: $5,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em
Winner: Myles Mullaly (Rye, NY, USA)

Prize: $593,601

Key Storyline: Winning a WSOP bracelet within two days of play, Myles Mullaly goes on a heater and pulls off a heads-up comeback against Pete Chen to win his first WSOP bracelet.

II. UPCOMING SCHEDULE & KEY EVENTS

7 July 2026: Event #87 - $1,000 Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha
Significance: Another event featuring one of poker’s most popular new formats; players will strive to turn a single knockout into a life-changing score.

Media Note: With the mystery bounty format, players have the opportunity to win a massive bounty when they come into play on day two, great for reaction photos and videos.

8 July 2026: Event #88 - $300 No-Limit Hold’em Gladiators of Poker
Significance: The lowest buy-in event on the 2026 World Series of Poker schedule, low-stakes grinders far and wide will enter hoping to turn $300 into the poker victory of a lifetime.

Media Note: Another event set to draw a high number of entries; be prepared for breaks!

9 July 2026: Event #90 - $50,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em
Significance: A high roller event set to draw some of the best No-Limit Hold’em players in poker.

Media Note: If you’re looking for one of the last few opportunities to snap pictures of notable players, this event is perfect for members of the poker media.