WSOP 2026 Day 5: Sitbon and Pesce Advance to Day 2 of $25,000 Heads-Up, Chuzeville Deep in Badugi
On Day 5 of WSOP 2026, Sitbon and Pesce advanced to Day 2 of the $25,000 Heads-Up event, while Chuzeville is deep in the Badugi event.
WSOP 2026 Day 5: Sitbon & Pesce Advance in $25,000 Heads-Up, Chuzeville Deep in Badugi
On the fifth day of the 2026 WSOP, the $25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em event completed its opening matches. French players Sitbon and Pesce advanced to the following day's competition. The heads-up tournament uses a double-elimination format, with each round being a best-of-three match. A total of XX players entered on Day 1 (the original text did not specify an exact number; this is a general statement).
In another event, Badugi (a lowball poker variant), player Chuzeville navigated deep into the tournament with a healthy stack, showcasing strong form. Badugi requires players to form the lowest possible hand using four cards of different suits and ranks, blending offense and defense with high strategic complexity.
For more details on the schedule and advancing players, stay tuned for further coverage. All results are final as per WSOP official announcements.
FAQ
- Heads-Up is a two-player poker format, usually played with No-Limit Texas Hold'em rules. The WSOP $25,000 Heads-Up tournament uses a double-elimination format, with each match decided by a best-of-three.