WSOP 2026 Updates: Mateos Makes History, Foxen Couple Both Win Gold Bracelets
The 2026 World Series of Poker continues to make history: Spanish player Adrian Mateos becomes the youngest six-time bracelet winner at age 31; poker power couple Alex Foxen and Kristen Foxen each win a gold bracelet during the same series, joining the rare married couple champions club. This article reviews recent results and previews upcoming highlights.
Historic Moment: Mateos Wins Sixth Gold Bracelet
Day 24 of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) saw history made once again. Spanish player Adrian Mateos, just 31 years old, won Event #41: $250,000 Super High Roller No-Limit Hold'em, earning $4,334,411 and becoming the youngest player ever to win six gold bracelets. Mateos was already the all-time Spanish poker earnings leader, and this victory further solidifies his legendary status.
Couple Shines: Foxen Duo Both Win
Well-known poker couple Alex Foxen and Kristen Foxen achieved a rare feat at this WSOP: Alex won Event #44: $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty, taking home $594,246 and a gold bracelet; Kristen had already won another event earlier. With that, they became one of the few married couples to each win a gold bracelet at the same WSOP.
Recent Event Results
- Event #39: $5,000 Seniors High Roller: Peruvian Juan Rodriguez outlasted 844 players to win $673,011 and his first gold bracelet.
- Event #40: $1,500 Razz: German veteran Sebastian Pauli, after years of effort, finally won his first gold bracelet, earning $135,564.
- Event #42: $10,000 Big O Championship: New York cash game player Daniel Aharoni took the title, earning $861,287.
- Event #43: $800 8-Handed Deep Stack: British player Matthew Moss defeated 3,903 opponents to win $318,556 and his first gold bracelet.
- Event #45: $2,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo / Seven-Card Stud Hi-Lo: Eddie Blumenthal finally realized his dream after several near-podium finishes, earning $248,545.
Upcoming Schedule
- June 18: Event #54 - $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship — A classic mixed game test for all-around poker talent.
- June 20: Event #57 - $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha — Low buy-in, high popularity event.
- June 21: Event #59 - $500 Salute to Warriors — Traditional charity event, with proceeds donated to USO and other veterans' organizations.
How to Follow WSOP 2026
Poker fans can watch the action via daily ESPN broadcasts or the WSOP YouTube channel. Download the WSOP Live app to track chips and updates in real time, and register for events at the Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe. Follow @WSOP on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram for the latest news.