2026 World Series of Poker

Day: 1a
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Event Info
2026 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
q7
Prize
$800,000
Event Info
Buy-in
$25,000
Prize Pool
$3,008,000
Total Entries
128
Level Info
Level
64
Blinds
200,000 / 400,000
Ante
0
Players Info - Day 1a
Entries
64
Players Left
8
Players Left 1 / 128

Katz Turns the Better Two Pair

Level 32 : Blinds 8,000/16,000, 0 ante

Cary Katz called Ryuta Nakai’s raise to 43,000 after Katz defended his small blind.

On the 454 board, Nakai continued for 31,000, and Katz made the call.

The 6 on the turn saw Katz bet 76,000, and Nakai check-called.

Both players checked the J river, leading to showdown.

Ryuta Nakai showed 85 for two pair, fives and fours, while Katz had Q6, which improved to the better two pair on the turn to take down the pot.

Tags: Cary KatzRyuta Nakai