Last Updated on September 18, 2026 by Bala Kumar
Live coverage of the WSOP Circuit stop at Texas Card House, Austin, Main Event Day 1A in progress
The World Series of Poker Circuit has rolled into Texas Card House Social in Austin, and the Main Event is well underway. This page tracks live action from Day 1A through to the final table, including chip counts, key eliminations, and payout information as they develop.
Where Things Stand Right Now
Day 1A has reached its final stretch. The money bubble has burst, and the field has narrowed from an earlier count down to the 39 players advancing to Day 2. With the bubble now behind them, the tournament has introduced action clocks for the first time on the WSOP Circuit, a notable structural change for this stop. Starting from Level 16, players face a 15-second shot clock before the flop and 30 seconds per decision afterward, with five 30-second extensions available per player to use as needed.
Current Chip Leaders (Day 1A)
| Rank | Player | Chips |
| 1 | Aden Salazar | 913,000 |
| 2 | Steven McKuin | 627,000 |
| 3 | Hai Pham | 610,000 |
| 4 | Carson Wieland | 564,000 |
| 5 | Sami Bechahed | 553,000 |
| 6 | Derek Sein-Lwin | 551,000 |
| 7 | Jeremy Crawley | 520,000 |
| 8 | Xinguo Wang | 505,000 |
| 9 | Joseph Moran | 503,000 |
| 10 | Justin Shapiro | 493,000 |
Aden Salazar, who also won this stop’s Mini Main Event, leads the field comfortably — up nearly 300,000 chips on his closest competitor. Also worth watching is Derek Sein-Lwin, a past Cherokee Main Event champion, currently sitting sixth.
Key Hands So Far
The bubble burst when Waleed Mian moved all-in from the cutoff and ran into a call from Yuchen Chen. Chen turned trip kings to eliminate Mian, locking up a $3,400 min-cash for the remaining 59 players.
Before that, the money bubble stretched close to an hour, with several short stacks finding timely double-ups to survive. Former PokerOrg Live Events Manager Terrance Reid doubled through one of the day’s bigger stacks after rivering a straight flush to beat top-and-bottom pair.
Chip leader Aden Salazar also picked up a notable pot against fellow contender Jeremy Crawley, turning trip kings to win a three-street battle and pad his lead going into the day’s final levels.
What’s Next
Play continues for two more 40-minute levels (or until the field reaches 39) with blinds at 4,000/8,000. The remaining players will return for Day 2, where the field will play down to a final table. Full payout information will populate once the Main Event concludes — check back as this page updates through the final table.
About the Series
This event is part of the WSOP Circuit’s stop at Texas Card House Social in Austin. For the full schedule and structure details, see the official WSOP Circuit Texas Card House page.
FAQs
1. What is the WSOPC TCH Social Austin 2026 Main Event?
The WSOPC TCH Social Austin 2026 Main Event is a World Series of Poker Circuit tournament held at Texas Card House Social in Austin, Texas.
2. Who is leading the WSOPC TCH Social Austin Main Event?
Aden Salazar leads the Day 1A field with 913,000 chips, followed by Steven McKuin with 627,000 and Hai Pham with 610,000.
3. How many players advanced to Day 2?
The Day 1A field is scheduled to play down to 39 players, who will advance to Day 2.
4. What is the shot clock at the WSOPC TCH Social Austin 2026 event?
Starting at Level 16, players have 15 seconds to act before the flop and 30 seconds for decisions afterward, with five 30-second extensions available per player.
5. Where can I follow WSOPC TCH Social Austin 2026 results?
This page provides live updates, chip counts, key hands, eliminations, Day 2 coverage, final-table results, and payout information as the tournament progresses.
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