Meet the Final Nine: 2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table Players

The 2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table: Meet the Final Nine

The 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event has reached its climax. With the final table set to air on ESPN starting Monday, August 3, 2026, at 9 PM EST, the remaining nine players are preparing to battle for the $10 million top prize, the coveted WSOP Main Event bracelet, and a place in poker history. Here's a closer look at each of the finalists, their chip stacks, and their journeys to the sport's biggest stage.

Lucas Jumalon (United States) – Chip Stack: 194,000,000 (129 Big Blinds)

Lucas Jumalon, a 22-year-old from Spokane, Washington, enters the final table as the overwhelming chip leader. A recent graduate of Grand Canyon University, Jumalon honed his skills in home games, guided by his father, Butch Jumalon. Known for his fearless, aggressive style, Jumalon has become one of the breakout stars of the 2026 WSOP. With more than double the chips of his nearest competitor, he is the man to beat.

Rami Hammoud (Canada) – Chip Stack: 79,000,000 (53 Big Blinds)

Rami Hammoud, a Canadian tournament grinder with over a decade of experience, sits second in chips. His most notable prior achievement came in 2023 at Playground Poker Club, where he won the C$1,150 No-Limit Hold'em March Million Main Event for C$166,000 (approximately $123,386). By reaching the final table, Hammoud has already secured at least $1,000,000, far surpassing his previous career-best cash.

Jamie Shaevel (United States) – Chip Stack: 56,000,000 (37 Big Blinds)

Jamie Shaevel, a Chicago-based player and regular on the Midwestern poker circuit, is primarily a cash game player. Despite that, he has cashed seven times in the WSOP Main Event throughout his career. His deep run in 2026 has already eclipsed his largest tournament cash, and he sits third in chips with a chance to make it even bigger.

Greg Mueller (Canada) – Chip Stack: 48,500,000 (32 Big Blinds)

Greg Mueller is a Canadian professional poker player and former professional hockey player. Born in Switzerland, Mueller played hockey in Germany for nearly a decade before transitioning to poker. He is one of the most experienced players at the table, with three WSOP bracelets to his name. His standout year was 2009, when he won two bracelets within 11 days (the $10,000 Limit Hold'em and the $1,500 Limit Hold'em Shootout). His most recent bracelet came in 2019, winning the $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. event.

Michael Gagliano (United States) – Chip Stack: 46,500,000 (31 Big Blinds)

Michael Gagliano, a professional from New Jersey, has been a fixture in the tournament scene for nearly two decades. He won his first WSOP bracelet in 2016 in the $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em event at The Rio. Primarily an online tournament player, Gagliano has since added two more WSOP bracelets and a WSOP Circuit ring in online events. His biggest career score is already locked up in this year's Main Event.

Mario Boos (France) – Chip Stack: 44,000,000 (29 Big Blinds)

Mario Boos, a French player, had never cashed in the WSOP Main Event before 2026. Now, he has turned his first Main Event cash into a career-defining run. By reaching the final table, Boos has secured at least $1,000,000, far exceeding his previous best tournament score. He typically plays events with buy-ins below $1,000, making this a true life-changer.

Lauri Saaskilahti (Finland) – Chip Stack: 37,500,000 (25 Big Blinds)

Lauri Saaskilahti, a Finnish professional based in Spain, is a regular on the European circuit. He is seeking his first WSOP bracelet, but he has already made history: his final table appearance is the deepest run and biggest score ever by a Finnish player in the WSOP Main Event. He has secured a $1,000,000 payday, far surpassing his previous best cash.

Han Feng (United States) – Chip Stack: 25,000,000 (17 Big Blinds)

Han Feng, a professional from Texas, battled back from being the shortest stack to reach the final table. He has tournament titles across the United States and a victory at the Asian Poker Tour in Taipei City. Feng also has two WSOP Circuit rings, including a Main Event win in Tulsa in 2024. Despite being one of the shorter stacks, he has already shown resilience and will look to do so again.

Evagoras Evagorou (Cyprus) – Chip Stack: 22,500,000 (15 Big Blinds)

Evagoras Evagorou enters as the short stack, but he is already a trailblazer: he is the first native of Cyprus to reach the WSOP Main Event Final Table, doing so in his Main Event debut. He is seeking his first major title and aims to become the first Cypriot to win the Main Event. If he can string together several double-ups, he could also become his country's all-time money leader.

What to Expect

The final table promises high drama, with a chip leader holding a massive advantage but a field of seasoned professionals and rising stars ready to challenge. The action begins Monday, August 3, 2026, at 9 PM EST on ESPN. Who will emerge as the 2026 WSOP Main Event champion? Tune in to find out.