Kristen Foxen claims sixth WSOP title and $1,773,083
12 June 2026(PRESS RELEASE) -- Each day at the 2026 World Series of Poker entails not only exciting action on the felt, but also the bestowing of gold WSOP bracelets in ceremonies in front of media and fellow poker-playing peers. See who was honored over the last few days at the Paris and Horseshoe, and what is still to come at the 2026 WSOP.
I. RECENT RESULTS & HIGHLIGHTS
Event #19: $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em
Winner: Kristen Foxen (Canada)
Prize: $1,773,083
Key Storyline: Cementing her legacy as the greatest woman ever to execute a check-raise, Kristen Foxen, the #1 woman on the all-time money list, wins her sixth and biggest WSOP bracelet to date, finishing first-place in the competitive $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em tournament.
Event #22: $1,500 Big O
Winner: Christopher Alcindor (Canada)
Prize: $387,110
Key Storyline: Two-time WSOP Circuit champion Christopher Alcindor now has a WSOP bracelet in his poker trophy case, winning the $1,500 Big O tournament and his highest score to date.
Event #23: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship
Winner: Naoya Kihara (Japan)
Prize: $301,970
Key Storyline: Having an incredibly hot start to the 2026 WSOP, Naoya Kihara, having already won the $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship, has now nabbed his second bracelet of the series and third all-time after taking down the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship.
Event #24: $25,000 High Roller Six Handed No-Limit Hold’em
Winner: Artur Martirosian (Russia)
Prize: $1,286,285
Key Storyline: Regarded as one of the best high-stakes tournament players in the world, Artur Martirosian further lived up to that title by winning his fourth WSOP bracelet in the $25,000 High Roller Six Handed No-Limit Hold’em event.
Event #25: $500 Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em
Winner: Brayden Lou (San Diego, CA, USA)
Prize: $190,066
Key Storyline: Making a cross-country road trip with his father from Boston to California, Brayden Lou decided to stop by the WSOP with his Dad, and will be leaving Las Vegas with the $500 Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em bracelet.
Event #26: $2,000 No-Limit Hold’em
Winner: Braxton Dunaway (Midland, TX, USA)
Prize: $288,064
Key Storyline: 2025 WSOP final tabler Braxton Dunaway builds on his impressive WSOP accolades by winning his second bracelet in the $2,000 No-Limit Hold’em tournament.
Event #27: $10,000 Dealer's Choice Championship
Winner: Bryce Yockey (Torrance, CA, USA)
Prize: $371,664
Key Storyline: Winning the first two WSOP bracelets of his career in Pot-Limit Omaha events in 2017 and 2024, Bryce Yockey now adds a Dealer’s Choice bracelet to the list.
Event #28: $600 Deepstack Mixed No-Limit Hold'em; Pot-Limit Omaha
Winner: Brent Gregory (Raymore, MO, USA)
Prize: $204,140
Key Storyline: Emerging victorious at an incredibly talented final table that included Daniel Negreanu, Josh Reichard, and Alex Foxen, Brent Gregory displayed his No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha chops to win his first bracelet.
Event #31: $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em
Winner: Mike Holtz (Ocean City, MD, USA)
Prize: $238,097
Key Storyline: Two-time WSOP Online Player of the Year and PokerNews Podcast co-host Mike Holtz secured his second WSOP bracelet in a single day by winning the $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em tournament.
II. UPCOMING SCHEDULE & KEY EVENTS
June 12, 2026: Event #39 - $5,000 Seniors High Roller No-Limit Hold'em
Significance: A higher-stakes edition of one of the most popular events at the WSOP, the $5,000 Seniors High Roller No-Limit Hold'em event kicks off tomorrow.
Media Note: An important detail about the Seniors High Roller event to note is that it is a “closed” event, exclusive to players over the age of 50.
June 13, 2026: Event #41 - $250,000 Super High Roller No-Limit Hold'em
Significance: The highest buy-in event of the 2026 WSOP gets underway this Saturday.
Media Note: One of the most exciting events of the summer is set to draw some of the best poker players in the game. A great opportunity to take pictures of poker’s most famous players.
June 14, 2026: Event #44 - $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em
Significance: Another fast-paced, single-day event, this time with higher stakes.