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Chad Eveslage won two bracelets in a week a few summers back, and there were several teams that put that much confidence into the American pro this time around.
Eveslage started in the mid double digits and settled at $89 as he went to Team Dinkers.
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Argentina's Nacho Barbero was nominated for $1, but as expected, his prize shot up.
Eventually, he sold to Team Torching w/ TJ for $43, becoming TJ Reid's first player on the roster.
Philip Sternheimer proudly played his country's national anthem last year when he had a bracelet, and he may have a chance to do so again after being drafted for double digits today.
The German/Danish pro with British citizenship received several bids before going for $65 to Team Back Office.
Phil Ivey was the next player on the nomination block, and a back-and-forth bidding war, one that progressed dollar by dollar, saw the Poker Hall of Famer go to Team Verderamo for $80.
Ivey joins Nick Schulman on the roster, but between those two, Team Verdamo has spent $169, meaning they have just $31 remaining to fill their six remaining roster spots.
Bidding for three-time bracelet winner John Racener started in the double digits and climbed in the $60s and $70s before settling at $86 as he was picked up by Team Noori.
Everyone loves "Texas" Mike Moncek, at least here at the 2026 $25K Fantasy Draft, as several teams bid fast and furious.
The services of Moncek were so sought after that he crept into Shaun Deeb territory, falling just $3 shy. Ultimately, Moncek went to his own Team Gators for $130, joining Brandon Wilson on the roster.
Texas Mike joined Deeb, Daniel Negreanu, and Joao Viera as the quartet who've gone for over $100 thus far.
Hot commodity Nick Schulman quickly shot up to the $80s and settled at $89 as the Poker Hall of Famer and commentator was picked up by Team Verderamo.
Justin Liberto was the 20th player nominated in the 2026 $25K Fantasy Draft, and he ended up going for $70 to Team Blez/NGNF, headed up by Brent Hanks & Jeff Platt. It was their first player on the roster.
Max Neugebauer started at $1 and climbed up into two digits with a bid from Shaun Deeb, who picked up the German for $11.
"I'll take it," said Deeb.
Fresh off winning three gold bracelets last summer, Benny Glaser was a hot commodity in 2026.
After being the 18th player nominated, bidding was fast and furious to enlist his services for several teams. Ultimately, it was Team Chocolate Factory selecting him as their first player for $94.
