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Josh Wallace leads as 1,247 players battle in Vegas $1,100 Main Event

A high-stakes showdown unfolds as poker's elite chase glory in Sin City. With late registration still open, the race for chips is far from over.

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Josh Wallace leads as 1,247 players battle in Vegas $1,100 Main Event

The $1,100 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event in Las Vegas has drawn 1,247 players for its 2026 edition. Day 1a wrapped up with Josh Wallace leading the pack, while Day 1b is set to begin on March 7 at 1 PM local time.

Day 1a saw Josh Wallace finish as the chip leader, holding 788,000. Close behind was Cam Stewart, who ended the session with 742,000. All participants started with a 40,000 stack, playing under 40-minute blind levels.

Day 1b will follow a similar structure, running for nine levels. Late registration and rebuys will remain open until around 8:15 PM. The session will conclude once only 12.5% of the field remains.

Day 2 will restart with the lowest blinds from either starting day—currently set at 4,000/8,000 with an 8,000 big blind ante.

The event continues with Day 1b on March 7, where more players will compete for a spot in the later stages. Those advancing will return to face the current chip leaders, with blinds starting at their lowest point from the opening days.

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