2026 WSOP Day 14 Recap: 19 Bracelets Awarded as New Names and Veterans Share the Spotlight
The 2026 World Series of Poker has reached Day 14 of its 51-day run at Paris and Horseshoe in Las Vegas, with 19 bracelets awarded so far.
The latest stretch of results has shown the full range of the WSOP schedule. High rollers, low buy-in events, mixed-game specialists, Omaha players, and No-Limit Hold’em competitors have all been part of the recent winner list. Some champions earned their first WSOP bracelet, while others added another title to an already established record.
Breakthrough Wins and First Bracelets
Honghao Zhang made his first WSOP cash a title-winning one in Event #13: $1,500 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em. The Atlanta-based PhD student earned $346,108 and immediately turned his WSOP debut result into a bracelet victory.
Frederic Normand also secured his first bracelet in Event #21: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better. The Quebec player earned $235,377 after winning a format that is not usually part of his regular tournament schedule.
Antonio Vargas claimed one of the biggest titles connected to the WSOP Circuit by winning Event #16: $1,700 U.S. Circuit Championship No-Limit Hold’em. Vargas, from Commerce City, Colorado, topped a field of 2,148 entrants and earned $439,605.
Philip Ardire joined the newest group of WSOP champions in Event #15: $600 Deepstack Pot-Limit Omaha. The Kingsport, Tennessee player entered the event while in Las Vegas and went on to win $171,589 after two days of play.
Repeat Champions Add to Their WSOP Records
Naseem Salem captured Event #11: $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller No-Limit Hold’em for $1,089,964. The San Diego player had come close to a first bracelet in 2024 with a runner-up finish in the WSOP Hall of Fame Bounty event, but this time he closed out the title.
Naoya Kihara added another major result for Japanese poker in Event #17: $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship. Kihara earned $428,923 and won his second WSOP bracelet after recovering from a one-chip stack. Twelve years earlier, he had become the first Japanese player to win a WSOP bracelet.
Justin Liberto returned to the top of the WSOP podium in Event #14: $1,500 Mixed: Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better, Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better, “Big O”. The Baltimore player earned $265,297, winning another bracelet 11 years after his first WSOP title.
Jeff Madsen added a fifth WSOP bracelet by winning Event #20: $1,500 Dealer’s Choice for $161,057. Twenty years after winning his first bracelet at age 21, Madsen continues to build on a long tournament résumé.
Recent Winners at a Glance
| Event | Winner | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Event #11: $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller No-Limit Hold’em | Naseem Salem | $1,089,964 |
| Event #13: $1,500 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em | Honghao Zhang | $346,108 |
| Event #14: $1,500 Mixed Omaha Games | Justin Liberto | $265,297 |
| Event #15: $600 Deepstack Pot-Limit Omaha | Philip Ardire | $171,589 |
| Event #16: $1,700 U.S. Circuit Championship No-Limit Hold’em | Antonio Vargas | $439,605 |
| Event #17: $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship | Naoya Kihara | $428,923 |
| Event #20: $1,500 Dealer’s Choice | Jeff Madsen | $161,057 |
| Event #21: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better | Frederic Normand | $235,377 |
What Comes Next at the 2026 WSOP
The next part of the schedule brings another mix of accessible buy-ins and elite high-stakes action.
Event #31: $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em is scheduled for June 9. The one-day structure gives players a fast route from early action to a potential bracelet finish.
On June 10, Event #34: $500 COLOSSUS is set to begin. The event is known as a popular low buy-in option and is expected to attract a large field.
Also on June 10, Event #36: $100,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em brings one of the biggest buy-ins of the summer and should feature a highly competitive field.
Fans can follow the 2026 WSOP through ESPN broadcasts, the WSOP YouTube channel, the WSOP Live app, official WSOP social media accounts, and WSOP.com.
