2026 WSOP: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship Day 1 Kicks Off
Event 70 of the 2026 World Series of Poker WSOP — the $10,000 buy-in Pot-Limit Omaha PLO Championship begins Day 1. Hundreds of players entered, including many top professionals. The first day consisted of 8 levels with starting stacks of 50,000 and a tight blind structure. Several well-known players advanced, and Day 2 competition is expected to be even more intense.
Recently, Day 1 of Event #70 of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) – the $10,000 buy-in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) Championship – concluded. As the flagship event in the Omaha discipline, this tournament attracted hundreds of players from around the world, including multiple gold bracelet winners and top online players.
Tournament Overview
This PLO Championship uses pot-limit rules, with starting chips of 50,000 and blind levels increasing every 60 minutes. Day 1 consisted of 8 levels, with a 15-minute break after each level. The tournament started at noon and continued late into the night, with approximately one-third of the field advancing to Day 2.
Highlights
- Strong Field: Many well-known professional players such as Phil Ivey, Daniel Negreanu, and Jason Koon were present at the venue, but the specific list of qualifiers has not yet been released.
- Intense Pace: PLO is often more volatile than Texas Hold’em due to its many draws and potential for massive pots. On the first day, many players went all-in on the flop, leading to rapid chip movement.
- Typical Hand: One player flopped top set, while an opponent held a straight flush draw. Both players got all-in on the turn. The river failed to help the drawing player, allowing the set holder to double up.
Advancement Situation
At the end of Day 1, the chip leader had approximately 200,000 chips, while players near the elimination line had only 20,000–30,000. Although the blind level had increased to 600/1,200 (with a 200 ante), the stack depths remained relatively healthy. Day 2 is expected to enter a more intense middle-to-late stage, where players will need to adjust their strategies and pay attention to ICM factors.
Upcoming Schedule
Day 2 will resume at noon the following day and continue until the remaining players reach the money. Typically, for high-stakes events like this, the payout structure covers about 10–15% of the field. The champion will receive a gold bracelet and a substantial cash prize.
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