2026 WSOP Main Event heads into Day 4 with money bubble approaching
2026-07-09
Source: iGamingNews.com
The 2026 WSOP Main Event enters Day 4 with the money bubble imminent, as Sasha Liu leads the chip counts and a $10 million top prize awaits. China's Zixuan Liu also claimed his first gold bracelet in Event #85, while upcoming highlights include mixed-game and high roller events.
As the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event moves into Day 4, the field is tightening with the money bubble expected to burst soon. The competition at Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe Las Vegas has intensified, with players vying for a share of a confirmed prize pool that guarantees at least $15,000 to every finisher who makes the money. The bubble looms large, and those who survive will inch closer to the $10 million first-place prize.
Sasha Liu leads the Day 4 chip counts with 2,364,000 chips, followed by Martin Zamani (1,963,000), Levon Khachatryan (1,745,000), Robert Gill (1,604,000), and Zdenek Zizka (1,576,000). The final table payouts begin at $1 million for ninth place and escalate to $10 million for the champion. The tournament has attracted 111 countries, with the United States dominating the field at 5,634 entries, followed by Canada (371), the United Kingdom (356), France (296), and Japan (222).
In other recent results, Zixuan Liu of China won his first WSOP gold bracelet in Event #85, a $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em tournament, taking home $219,391 after defeating Justin Shiao with eight-four suited. The win marks the largest score of Liu’s career.
The oldest player in the Main Event is Marshall Brenden, aged 94, while the youngest is Trevor O’Brien, who is 21 years and 11 days old. Among U.S. states, California leads with 965 participants, followed by Nevada (738) and Florida (634).
The WSOP schedule continues with several notable events in the coming days. On July 10, Event #92 ($3,000 T.O.R.S.E.) offers a mixed-game format that will appeal to players seeking variety beyond No-Limit Hold’em. On July 12, Event #95 ($500 Summer Saver No-Limit Hold’em) provides a low-stakes opportunity for players to cover their summer expenses. The festival concludes on July 13 with Event #97 ($25,000 High Roller H.O.R.S.E.), the final high roller tournament of the 2026 series.