2026 Wynn Summer Classic
In the 979th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow come to you from inside the Wynn Las Vegas Poker Room for a special episode devoted to all things 2026 Wynn Summer Classic.
That includes a look at some big winners and accomplishments through the first 45 events of the summer-long series, two big hands captured in the $3,500 Championship, the rise of Mystery Bounties at the Wynn, and Justin “Lappy Poker” Lapka’s big summer.
Chad also sat down with Wynn's Director of Poker Operations, Andy Ormsby, who talked about highlights from the summer and also shared some big news regarding the WPT World Championship at the end of the year.
Finally, the crew thanks sponsor Think Jerky, which you can order here.
Find out all about those stories and more in this week's episode of the PokerNews Podcast! Oh, and be sure to check out the audio version of the PokerNews Podcast that is available on all major podcasting platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud.
It's moving day in the Wynn Summer Classic. We are moving on to Day 2 in the $10,400 buy-in, $10 million guaranteed, Wynn Summer Classic.
Action inside Wynn Las Vegas will start at noon PT, and we should have a money bubble bursting at some point today. Major payjumps will ensue in the following two days. But for now, it's all about building a stack on Day 2 and getting into the money.
The biggest event of the summer isn't the only poker tournament taking place on Tuesday. There are three additional tournaments going on, including the $1,100 No-Limit Hold'em at 1 p.m. This one promises at least $250,000 in the pot.
At 2 p.m., the two-day $25,800 High Roller will kick off, and will feature some of the best high-stakes crushers in the world. And then at 6 p.m., as per usual, the $1,100 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo, which guarantees $100,000 in the prize pool, closes out a jam-packed day of action at the 2026 Wynn Summer Classic.
There's a lot going on Thursday, so please don't forget to stop back here at PokerNews tomorrow to get the scoop on how it all played out.
Today's Full Schedule
| Date | Day | Time | Event | Guarantee | Buy In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25 | Thursday | 12:00 p.m. | Wynn Summer Championship Day 2 | $10,000,000 | $10,400 |
| June 25 | Thursday | 1:00 p.m. | No-Limit Hold'em | $250,000 | $1,100 |
| June 25 | Thursday | 2:00 p.m. | High Roller | $25,800 | |
| June 25 | Thursday | 6:00 p.m. | No-Limit Hold'em Turbo | $100,000 | $1,100 |
It was the last chance for many to jump into the Wynn Summer Classic $10,000 Championship and one man who took advantage of that opportunity was Alan Keating.
He bagged the chip lead with 442,000 after a massive 641 players entered on the final flight. 239 players have advanced with 440 players returning on Thursday for Day 2. Another big name advancing is Jesse Lonis (415,000), with Vijay Ramani sandwiched between the two stars.
Those three are the only players above 400,000 in chips, with the average chip stack heading into Day 2 sitting at 132,954, with cards in the air from 12 p.m.
Wynn Summer Classic $10,000 Championship Day 1d Top 10 Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alan Keating | 422,000 |
| 2 | Vijay Ramani | 418,500 |
| 3 | Jesse Lonis | 415,000 |
| 4 | Giorgii Skhulukhiia | 377,500 |
| 5 | Kenny Hallaert | 355,500 |
| 6 | Mykhailo Lendel | 348,000 |
| 7 | Ranganath Kanchi | 347,500 |
| 8 | Eric Yanovsky | 335,500 |
| 9 | Manuel Pochat | 333,500 |
| 10 | Paul Esau | 311,500 |
Wynn Summer Classic $10,000 Championship Starting Flight Summary
| Day | Entries | Survivors | Chip Leader |
| 1a | 173 | 64 | Pavels Spirins (337,500) |
| 1b | 126 | 40 | Ryusei Fujimoto (442,000) |
| 1c | 230 | 77 | Dietrich Fast (595,500) |
| 1d | 641 | 239 | Alan Keating (442,000) |
Last night's $1,100 Turbo at the Wynn Summer Classic was a big one. The event more than doubled its $100k guarantee with 250 entries, generating a prize pool of $243,750.
In the end, it was Shahab Berokhim walking away the victor, taking home $47,000 just days after cashing the $3,000 5-Card PLO Bounty event.
A total of 31 places were paid with a min cash worth $2,319.
Wynn Summer Classic $1,100 Turbo Final Table Results
| Rank | Player | Country | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shahab Berokhim | United States | $47,000 |
| 2 | Francisco Siemund | United States | $37,537 |
| 3 | Allan Mishra | United States | $25,890 |
| 4 | Taylor Hart | Canada | $20,371 |
| 5 | Joao Matos | Portugal | $15,931 |
| 6 | Felipe Manzure | Argentina | $12,209 |
| 7 | Gene Lee | United States | $9,032 |
| 8 | Javier Barral | Spain | $6,826 |
| 9 | Shawn Silber | United States | $5,218 |
Poker players wanting to get in on the $10,400 buy-in Wynn Summer Championship, a $10 million guaranteed tournament, on the cheap have one last opportunity to do so today.
The final $1,100 Milestone Satellite into Flight D, which awards five seats, starts at 10 a.m. Those from that satellite who receive a seat will be entered into the 12:00 Day 1d session, the final opening flight of Wynn's biggest event of the summer.
Day 2 in the Championship event will take place on Thursday, Day 3 on Friday, and the final table is set for June 27.
There is a second event running at Wynn Las Vegas on Wednesday, and that is the $1,100 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo at 6 p.m., featuring a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool.
Today's Full Schedule
| Date | Day | Time | Event | Guarantee | Buy In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24 | Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. | Milestone To $10,400 Wynn Summer Championship 1D | 5 seats | $1,100 |
| June 24 | Tuesday | 12:00 p.m. | Wynn Summer Championship 1D | $10,000,000 | $10,400 |
| June 23 | Tuesday | 6:00 p.m. | No-Limit Hold'em Turbo | $100,000 | $1,100 |