2026 World Series of Poker

Event #7: $25,000 Heads Up No-Limit Hold'em Championship
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Day: 1a
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Event Info
2026 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
q♦7♥
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
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Katz Hits the Straight to Eliminate Nakai

Sava Krink
Sava Krink
Level 34 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 0 ante
Ryuta Nakai
Ryuta Nakai

Ryuta Nakai was first to act when he moved all in. Cary Katz took his time before making the call, covering Nakai and sending the hand to showdown.

Ryuta Nakai: A♥8♠All in
Cary Katz: A♠5♠

Nakai was slightly ahead, but the board ran out 3♦A♦7♥6♣4♣, giving Katz a straight. Katz secured the win and advanced to the next round, while Nakai was eliminated from the tournament.

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Tags: Cary KatzRyuta Nakai