2026 WSOP Event 63: $1,000 Mystery Millions No-Limit Hold'em Day 1d Begins
The 2026 World Series of Poker WSOP Event 63, the $1,000 Mystery Millions No-Limit Hold'em, has concluded Day 1d. Known for its mystery bounty mechanism, players can randomly receive bounties ranging from hundreds to one million dollars when eliminating opponents, attracting a large number of participants. Currently, all Day 1 flights have been completed, and advancing players will compete for the final champion on subsequent days.
Event Overview
The 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is in full swing in Las Vegas. Event #63 is the $1,000 buy-in Mystery Millions No-Limit Hold'em, with the signature feature being the Mystery Bounty: each time a player eliminates an opponent, they draw a random cash prize from the bounty pool, with a top prize of up to one million dollars.
Day1d Progress
Day1d, the final Day 1 flight, took place recently. Thanks to the allure of the Mystery Bounty, the field was large and competition fierce. After Day1d concluded, all qualifiers from Day1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d combined into Day2 to continue the battle for the title and bounties.
Mystery Millions Format Overview
- Buy-in: $1,000
- Format: No-Limit Hold'em, Mystery Bounty structure.
- Bounty Mechanism: A portion of each player's buy-in goes into the bounty pool. When a player eliminates another, the eliminator randomly selects a bounty envelope ranging from hundreds of dollars up to $1,000,000. This means even if you don't make the money, you can still earn significant returns through a few eliminations.
- Day 1: Typically divided into several flights, each ending after a certain number of levels or when a set number of players remain.
- Day 2 and beyond: Players combine and continue until a champion is crowned.
Points of Interest
For poker enthusiasts, the Mystery Millions event is not just a test of skill but also carries the thrill of a "lottery." The suspense of the top bounty of $1,000,000 makes every elimination a potential game-changer. With Day1 now complete, the list of qualifiers has been released, though detailed player information is still being compiled.
Industry observers widely agree that this format has effectively boosted participation in low buy-in events, making it one of the most anticipated non-Main Event tournaments on the WSOP schedule.