WSOPE 2026 Main Event heats up with 356 players chasing €2M prize
The 2026 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Main Event has reached an intense stage after Day 2. With 356 players still in contention, the competition now guarantees each remaining participant at least €10,000. The event’s total prize pool stands at €13,085,000, with the eventual winner set to claim €2 million and the prestigious WSOP bracelet. Day 2 saw high drama as the field narrowed down. Jans Arends exited in 384th place, earning €10,000 after a critical hand where he admitted he would have folded to a river bet. Meanwhile, Daan Mulders secured the second-largest stack while also bursting the bubble, ensuring all remaining players a payout.
Shiina Okamoto finished the day with 982,000 chips, despite a costly error where she mistakenly mucked a winning hand. Thomas Eychenne emerged as the overnight chip leader, amassing 2,010,000 chips. Former champion Annette Obrestad, who won the WSOPE Main Event in 2007, also built a solid stack of 581,000 by the day’s end. A notable dispute unfolded between Martin Kabrhel and the floor staff over an all-in bet from Shqiptare Varaku, adding to the day’s tension. Play will resume at 12pm local time on Day 3, with the remaining players vying for a deeper run toward the final table.
The tournament now moves into Day 3 with 356 players still competing. The next phase will determine who advances closer to the €2 million top prize and the WSOP bracelet. Each remaining participant has already secured a minimum payout, but the stakes will only rise from here.
