Last Updated on July 14, 2026 by Bala Kumar
After eight grueling days and a field of 9,208 entries, the 2026 WSOP Main Event has officially reached its final table. Nine players remain, each already guaranteed a seven-figure payday, with the winner walking away as poker’s newest World Champion and $10,000,000 richer. Play is now on a three-week pause, resuming August 3 for a three-day battle to crown a champion.
This page is built to be your live reference point for everything final-table related, current chip counts, the full payout structure, who’s actually sitting at the table, and how to watch when play resumes.
Final Table Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
| 1 | Lucas Jumalon | United States | 194,000,000 | 129 |
| 2 | Rami Hammoud | Canada | 79,000,000 | 53 |
| 3 | Jamie Shaevel | United States | 56,000,000 | 37 |
| 4 | Greg Mueller | Canada | 48,500,000 | 32 |
| 5 | Michael Gagliano | United States | 46,500,000 | 31 |
| 6 | Mario Boos | France | 44,000,000 | 29 |
| 7 | Lauri Saaskilahti | Finland | 37,500,000 | 25 |
| 8 | Han Feng | United States | 25,000,000 | 17 |
| 9 | Evagoras Evagorou | Cyprus | 22,500,000 | 15 |
Jumalon’s stack is more than double that of second-place Rami Hammoud, giving him one of the most commanding final-table leads in recent WSOP Main Event history heading into a restart.
Full Payout Structure
| Place | Prize |
| 1st | $10,000,000 |
| 2nd | $6,000,000 |
| 3rd | $3,750,000 |
| 4th | $2,750,000 |
| 5th | $2,250,000 |
| 6th | $1,750,000 |
| 7th | $1,500,000 |
| 8th | $1,250,000 |
| 9th | $1,000,000 |
The gap between a min-cash finish and the win itself is a $9,000,000 swing, one of the steepest pay jumps in poker, and exactly why ICM considerations will dominate strategy once play resumes.
Who’s at the Table
Lucas Jumalon (USA) — At 22 years old, Jumalon is the runaway story of this final table. A regular on the Las Vegas tournament circuit with previous WSOP and WPT cashes, he turned a third-place stack into a commanding lead on Day 8, capped by eliminating Malcolm Trayner in 10th place to set the final table himself. This run is already the defining result of his career, regardless of what happens August 3.
Rami Hammoud (Canada) — Sitting second in chips, Hammoud’s breakout result came in March 2023 winning the Playground March Million Main Event in Canada. He’s cashed steadily since 2012, with 13 cashes at the 2024 WSOP and 10 in 2025 — but this is his first cash of the 2026 series, making it count in the biggest possible way.
Jamie Shaevel (USA) — Rounds out the top three in chips heading into the restart.
Greg Mueller (Canada) — A three-time WSOP bracelet winner and one of the most respected mixed-game specialists on tour, Mueller’s path to poker is unusual: he spent eight years as a professional ice hockey player in Germany before transitioning to cards full-time. Known by the nickname “FBT” (“Full Blown Tilt”), he’s recorded more than 50 career WSOP cashes, including the prestigious $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship in 2019.
Michael Gagliano (USA) — A three-time bracelet winner himself, Gagliano is a former schoolteacher and Rutgers University graduate who built his name online under the screen name “Gags30” before transitioning to live tournaments. He’s also become a respected coach, helping develop players at multiple levels while still competing at the top of the game.
Mario Boos (France) — An emerging European tournament pro who’s built his résumé steadily on the European circuit, splitting time between France and Las Vegas. Still chasing his first WSOP bracelet, this Main Event run is already the biggest opportunity of his career.
Lauri Saaskilahti (Finland) — Rounds out the middle of the counts heading into the final table.
Han Feng (USA) — Enters the final table as the short stack among the top eight, with plenty still to play for given the pay jumps ahead.
Evagoras Evagorou (Cyprus) — The shortest stack at the final table, but every player here is already guaranteed a minimum of $1,000,000 regardless of where the chips fall from here.
The Bigger Storylines From Day 8
The road to this final table wasn’t short on drama. Todd Brunson, the Poker Hall of Famer, entered Day 8 as a short stack chasing the title exactly 50 years after his father Doyle Brunson’s first Main Event win — he tripled up early with A-K hitting an ace on the river, but ultimately busted in the same session, finishing for $325,000. Hossein Ensan, the 2019 Main Event champion, was eliminated in 13th place ($510,000) when his A-Q ran into Michael Gagliano’s pocket kings, which improved to a set. And Shaun Deeb, chasing both a bracelet and the Player of the Year race, busted from the Main Event and immediately registered for two more bracelet events — true to his reputation as one of the game’s most relentless grinders.
How to Watch the Final Table
Play resumes August 3, running over three days until a champion is crowned. Broadcast coverage is extensive:
- United States and 70+ countries: Live coverage on ESPN Networks
- UK and 60+ countries across Europe and Asia: Coverage via Eurosport and TNT Sports
- Europe and Asia (edited broadcast): Premieres August 14 on Eurosport 1, Eurosport Asia, and TNT Sports 4 at 10:00 PM GMT
- International markets without ESPN/Eurosport access: Limited live streaming available via WSOP’s YouTube channel
What Happens Next
With the final nine locked in and three weeks of buildup ahead, expect the usual pre-final-table cycle: player interviews, prop bets, staking speculation, and detailed strategic previews breaking down each finalist’s tendencies. Jumalon’s massive chip lead will be the central storyline, history shows big stacks at a nine-handed final table are far from a guaranteed win, but a 129-big-blind stack against a table where most opponents sit between 15 and 53 big blinds is about as strong a starting position as a final table chip leader can ask for.
FAQs
When does the 2026 WSOP Main Event final table play out?
Play resumes August 3, 2026, running over three days until a champion is crowned.
Who has the chip lead heading into the WSOP Main Event final table?
Lucas Jumalon leads with 194,000,000 chips (129 big blinds), more than double the stack of second-place Rami Hammoud.
How much money is guaranteed to each final table player?
Every remaining player is guaranteed at least $1,000,000, with the eventual champion taking home $10,000,000.
How can I watch the WSOP Main Event final table?
ESPN carries live coverage in the US and over 70 countries. Eurosport and TNT Sports cover the UK and 60+ countries across Europe and Asia, with an edited broadcast premiering August 14. Limited international live streaming is also available via WSOP’s YouTube channel.
Who are the most experienced players at this year’s final table?
Greg Mueller and Michael Gagliano are both three-time WSOP bracelet winners, giving them the most big-stage final table experience of anyone remaining in the field.
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