WSOP Final Day Report | 18 Chinese Players Cash in, Zhu Yueqi Wins $199,000 in HORSE High Roller Event

On July 15, 2026 (July 16, Beijing time), the World Series of Poker (WSOP) will celebrate its 51st day of competition and conclude the Summer Series.

This year's WSOP features 100 bracelet events. The final event on the closing day, Event #100, has commenced, and the champions for the remaining 99 bracelet events have been determined. The final nine-player table for the Main Event, Event #82, has also been finalized, and the nine players will return to Las Vegas on August 3rd to compete for the $10 million first-place prize.

One of the highlights of the final day was the performance of the Chinese contingent. In the four side events, 18 Chinese players made it into the money, accumulating approximately $293,360 in prize money, bringing a successful close to the WSOP for the Chinese team.

Zhu Yueqi finished fifth in the HORSE High Roller event, taking home $199,000.

The biggest highlight of the Chinese team's final day came from Zhu Yueqi.

In Event #97:$25,000 High Roller HORSE, Zhu Yueqi fought his way through the high-stakes mixed games, eventually making it to the final table and finishing in fifth place, taking home $199,071.

This is also the highest single prize for the Chinese team on the final day of the competition.

HORSE Event Integration:

• Limit Hold'em

• Omaha Hi-Lo

• Razz

• Seven Card Stud

• Eight-or-Better Stud

The five mixed game formats demand extremely high comprehensive abilities from the players. Zhu Yueqi's outstanding performance in high-stakes competitions once again demonstrates the competitiveness of Chinese players in the mixed game field.

The Chinese team achieved remarkable results on the final day.

On the final day of the 2026 WSOP, Chinese players made the cut in all four side events.

in:

• Zhu Yueqi: 5th place in the $25,000 HORSE High Roller event, $199,071

• Lin Ren: Event #99 $5,000 8-person table NLH, 33rd place, $22,742

• Event #98 $800 Deepstack NLH: 6 Chinese players participated and all made it into the money.

On the final day, a total of 18 Chinese players made it into the final circle, demonstrating the overall competitiveness of Chinese players throughout the summer series.

Highlights of the Chinese team's final day

The original article did not provide a complete list of the 18 people who made it into the prize pool and the distribution of all prize money. The above is a summary of the information that has been published.

Darren Rabinowitz defeated Hellmuth, completing a WSOP comeback story.

If there's one story that's most dramatic on the final day, it's undoubtedly Event #99:$5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em champion Darren Rabinowitz.

A week ago, Rabinowitz was still in the deep stacking stage of the WSOP Main Event, just one step away from his dream of winning the championship.

However, he finished in 145th place in the main event, suffering a river card reversal and being eliminated.

Faced with such disappointment, he did not dwell on it for long, but quickly adjusted his mindset and continued to focus on the remaining matches.

Rabinowitz stated:

"I played really well, I just had bad luck, but it didn't affect me. I just want to keep playing cards."

This ability to quickly reset his mindset became a key factor in his subsequent championship victory.

From Main Event Loser to Bracelet Champion

Rabinowitz's path to victory after registering for Event #99 was not smooth.

With about 30 players remaining in the competition, he suffered a serious injury during a four-man all-in pot.

That hand initially seemed like a dream situation, but it resulted in a significant reduction in his score.

However, he quickly adjusted his emotions and got back into the game.

As the elimination process progressed, the final table was eventually formed.

On the other end is one of the most iconic names in poker history:

Phil Hellmuth

Hellmuth entered the final table with a chip lead, aiming for his 18th WSOP gold bracelet.

The audience showed overwhelming support for Hellmuth, and Rabinowitz jokingly remarked:

"I felt like there were about 1,400 people booing me."

But this became an extra source of motivation for him.

Rabinowitz defeats Hellmuth in a one-on-one match to claim the title.

After the final table eliminations, Rabinowitz and Hellmuth faced off heads-up.

Rabinowitz started with a chip lead of approximately 2 to 1.

However, Hellmuth quickly doubled up with a straight on the turn, instantly reversing the situation.

Rabinowitz remained calm under pressure.

He said this was the biggest competition he had ever faced in years, and every decision was extremely important. All he could do was focus on making each choice.

After that, he gradually rebuilt his advantage.

After more than an hour of one-on-one play, the final key card appeared.

Hellmuth went all-in with bottom pair, and Rabinowitz called with top pair and successfully held.

This hand will determine who wins the championship.

Rabinowitz defeated 17-time bracelet winner Hellmuth to take the Event #99 title.

From finishing 145th in the main event to defeating a legendary player to win the championship a week later, Rabinowitz completed a remarkable comeback story that embodies the spirit of the WSOP.

The 2026 WSOP Main Event final table will begin on August 3rd.

The nine finalists for this year's WSOP Main Event have been determined.

22-year-old American Lucas Jumalon is leading by a wide margin with 194,000,000 chips.

Chinese-American player Han Feng ranked eighth with 25,000,000 chips.

The final table will return to Las Vegas on August 3, where nine players will compete for:

• WSOP Main Event Champion Title

• World's highest honor gold bracelet

• $10,000,000 champion prize

2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table Chip Count

The 2026 WSOP Summer Series is officially drawing to a close. From the 18 Chinese players making the final rounds to Rabinowitz's legendary comeback against Hellmuth, and now with the Main Event champion about to be crowned, this summer in Las Vegas continues to showcase the core charm of the WSOP:

Every player who sits at the table has the opportunity to rewrite their own story.

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