LAS VEGAS – A historic week at the 2026 World Series of Poker saw Spain’s Adrián Mateos become the youngest player ever to win six WSOP bracelets, while one of poker’s most recognizable couples added a rare double victory to the record books. A series of first‑time champions and high‑stakes triumphs highlighted recent action at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas.
RECENT RESULTS
Event #39: $5,000 Seniors High Roller No‑Limit Hold’em Winner: Juan Rodriguez, Peru — $673,011 Rodriguez captured his first bracelet, outlasting 844 players with the support of a lively rail.
Event #40: $1,500 Razz Winner: Sebastian Pauli, Germany — $135,564 After years of close calls, Pauli secured his first WSOP title.
Event #41: $250,000 Super High Roller No‑Limit Hold’em Winner: Adrián Mateos, Spain — $4,334,411 Mateos, 31, won the series’ highest buy‑in event and became the youngest player to reach six career bracelets, extending his status as Spain’s all‑time tournament earnings leader.
Event #42: $10,000 Big O Championship Winner: Daniel Aharoni, Forest Hills, N.Y. — $861,287 Aharoni, primarily a cash‑game specialist, stepped away from the ring games long enough to earn his first bracelet.
Event #43: $800 8‑Handed Deepstack No‑Limit Hold’em Winner: Matthew Moss, United Kingdom — $318,556 Moss topped a field of 3,903 to win his first bracelet.
Event #44: $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty No‑Limit Hold’em Winner: Alex Foxen, Las Vegas — $594,246 Foxen’s victory made him and his wife, Kristen Foxen, one of the few married couples to win bracelets in the same WSOP series.
Event #45: $2,500 Mixed Omaha Hi‑Lo 8 or Better / Seven Card Stud Hi‑Lo 8 or Better Winner: Eddie Blumenthal, Verona, Wis. — $248,545 Blumenthal broke through for his first bracelet after several deep runs in prior years.
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 18 — Event #54: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship A showcase of mixed‑game skill featuring five poker variants. Media note: Reporters unfamiliar with non‑Hold’em formats may want to review game rules before covering the event.
June 20 — Event #57: $1,000 Pot‑Limit Omaha A popular mid‑buy‑in tournament expected to draw a large field. Media note: Strong turnout offers opportunities for crowd and atmosphere photography.
June 21 — Event #59: $500 Salute to Warriors A long‑standing WSOP tradition honoring U.S. military veterans.
