2026 World Series of Poker

Day: 1
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Event Info
2026 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
aaj9
Prize
$1,368,700
Event Info
Buy-in
$50,000
Prize Pool
$5,225,000
Total Entries
110
Level Info
Level
27
Blinds
200,000 / 400,000
Ante
400,000
Players Info - Day 1
Entries
81
Players Left
30
Players Left 1 / 110

Lau Runs Into Rafael's Aces For First Bustout

Level 2 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Sean Rafael was in the small blind with a raise of 12,000 in front of him before Ka Kwan Lau reraised to 50,000 in the big blind. Rafael then potted to 119,000, and Lau called.

The flop came 1068 and Rafael potted again. Lau called for his last 130,000.

Ka Kwan Lau: AK104 All in
Sean Rafael: AAJJ

Rafael was ahead with his aces, while Lau needed to improve with a pair of tens. The 3 turn was no help, while the river was the 7 and Rafael took the pot to send Lau to the rail as the first elimination of the tournament.

Tags: Ka Kwan LauSean Rafael