What are the biggest live poker tournaments?

The three biggest live poker tournament series are the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT), and the World Poker Tour (WPT). The WSOP Main Event is the most prestigious, with a $10,000 buy-in and prizes regularly exceeding $10 million for first place.

When is the WSOP Main Event 2026?

The 2026 WSOP Main Event (Event #82) started July 2 and the final table is scheduled for August 3-5, 2026 at the Horseshoe and Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

How can I qualify for the EPT or WPT?

You can qualify for EPT events through PokerStars online satellites and their Power Path system. For WPT events, qualifiers are available on WPT Global (international) and ClubWPT (US players). Both tours also accept direct buy-ins at the venue.

Where can I find live poker tournament results?

DeucesCracked tracks results from all major poker tournament series including WSOP, EPT, and WPT. We update results daily during major series and publish recap articles for significant events.

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Event #82: $10,000 Main Event

The WSOP Main Event final table resumes August 3. Lucas Jumalon leads with 194M chips, followed by Rami Hammoud (79M), Jamie Shaevel (56M), Greg Mueller (48.5M), and Michael Gagliano (46.5M).

10,000 entries

2026 Tournament Series

WSOPLIVE

2026 World Series of Poker

Las Vegas, Nevada

Horseshoe & Paris Hotel & Casino

18/19 events completedMay 26 – Aug 5

EPT

2026 PokerStars European Poker Tour

Various European cities

Multiple venues

5/8 events completedFeb 18 – Dec 31

WPT

2026 World Poker Tour

Global

Multiple venues

5/9 events completedJan 16 – Dec 31

Latest Results

Event	Series	Winner	Prize	Entries	Prize Pool
Event #97: $25,000 High Roller H.O.R.S.E.	WSOP	🇷🇺Alexander Kostritsyn	$872,052	130	$3,200,000
Event #100: $1,000 Super Turbo NLH	WSOP	🇺🇸She Wong	$216,286	1,699	$1,495,120
Event #88: $300 Gladiators of Poker	WSOP	🇺🇸Johnny Oshana	$250,000	11,185	$2,751,510
Event #94: $10,000 6-Handed Championship	WSOP	🇺🇸David Peters	$1,001,391	558	$5,189,400
Event #90: $50,000 High Roller NLH	WSOP	🇬🇧Jamie Dwan	$2,276,691	202	$9,595,000
Event #86: $600 Ultra Stack NLH	WSOP	🇺🇸Eric Weber	$400,000	8,007	$4,035,528
Event #73: $5,000 6-Handed NLH	WSOP	🇺🇸Markus Gonsalves	$979,655	1,402	$6,449,200
Event #79: $3,000 Freezeout NLH	WSOP	🇮🇱Asi Moshe	$683,830	1,792	$4,784,640
Event #63: $1,000 Mystery Millions	WSOP	🇺🇸Matthew Higgins	$1,000,000	22,811	$13,230,380
Event #47: $25,000 High Roller PLO	WSOP	🇫🇮Eelis Pärssinen	$2,161,056	451	$10,598,500
Event #41: $250,000 Super High Roller	WSOP	🇪🇸Adrian Mateos	$4,334,411	56	$13,720,000
Event #29: $50,000 High Roller NLH	WSOP	🇮🇳Santhosh Suvarna	$1,992,870	167	$7,932,500

Upcoming Events

WPT

WPT Cambodia Passport

Aug 12 – Aug 24, 2026

Buy-in: $1,300

EPT

EPT Barcelona Main Event

Aug 22 – Aug 29, 2026

Buy-in: €5,300

EPT

EPT Barcelona €25K High Roller

Aug 24 – Aug 27, 2026

Buy-in: €25,000

EPT

EPT Barcelona €100K SHR

Aug 26 – Aug 29, 2026

Buy-in: €100,000

WPT

WPT bestbet Scramble

Sep 4 – Sep 9, 2026

Buy-in: $5,000

WPT

WPT Australia

Sep 10 – Sep 30, 2026

Buy-in: AUD $5,000

WPT

WPT World Championship

Dec 1 – Dec 21, 2026

Buy-in: $10,400

About Our Tournament Coverage

DeucesCracked covers the world's biggest live poker tournaments across three major series: the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) across Europe, and the World Poker Tour (WPT) globally.

We update results daily during active series and publish recap articles for the most significant events. Whether you're tracking bracelet races, looking for upcoming schedule dates, or researching past champions, our tournament hub has you covered.

For players looking to compete, check our guides on tournament strategy, use our ICM calculator for final table decisions, and explore online poker sites that offer satellite qualifiers to live events.