Over 9K players in WSOP chasing $10M top prize
More than 9,000 players are competing in the World Series of Poker Main Event for a top prize of $10 million.
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The brief
The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event is underway with a field of over 9,000 participants. Michael Rossitto currently leads Day 3 of the competition.
Coverage from ESPN, PokerNews, and Card Player emphasizes the scale of the prize pool and the high-profile nature of the participants. This includes Poker Hall of Fame candidates and actor David Costabile, known for his role in 'Billions'.
Future developments will track the progress of the remaining players as they compete for the $10 million top prize.
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Quick answers
How many players are participating in the WSOP Main Event?
Over 9,000 players are competing.
What is the top prize for the event?
The top prize is $10 million.
Who is leading Day 3 of the event?
Michael Rossitto leads Day 3.
Coverage (7)
- Three Past Champs and Their Sons Reach WSOP Main Event Day 3 PokerNews · 7h ago
- This is probably the chilliest Negreanu’s vlog of the series. Pokerfuse · 7h ago
- Part modeling video, part interview. Pokerfuse · 7h ago
- Michael Rossitto Leads Day 3 of The WSOP Main Event PokerNews · 7h ago
- 'Billions' Star David Costabile Enjoyed World Series Of Poker Main Event Spotlight Card Player · 7h ago
- Poker Hall of Fame candidates still grinding in 2026 Main Event Poker.org · 7h ago
- Over 9K players in WSOP chasing $10M top prize ESPN · 7h ago
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