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◆ MAIN EVENT SPECIAL ◆
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026 · LFGPOKER.APP
DAY 5 BEGINS · CHIP LEADER SAM SWEILEM 3,800,000 · 533 LEFT, ALL IN THE MONEY
Main Event Recap
Bubble Bursts on Moneymaker, and Sweilem Bags the Lead
The money bubble popped early Thursday in the cruelest way possible: 2003 world champion Chris Moneymaker was one of three players to bust in 1,383rd, one spot short of a payday. Once it burst, the rail filled fast, with Kristen Foxen, Jesse Sylvia, Chris Moorman, and Olivier Busquet all heading home. Sam Sweilem ended Day 4 on top with 3,800,000, trailed by Steven O'Nan (3,600,000) and Artur Martirosian (3,495,000). Just 533 players remain at the halfway point, and defending champion Michael Mizrachi is still breathing with 440,000.
Where It Stands
Chip Leader Sam Sweilem 3,800,000 in chips, about 190 big blinds |
Players Remaining 533 of 9,208 entries |
Prize Pool $85,634,400 $10,000,000 up top; everyone left has $32,500 locked |
Next Restart Day 5 Today, 11:00 AM PT, Level 20 |
What to Watch Today
Five 120 minute levels are on the clock and the pay jumps arrive quickly, with the next bump to $35,000 at 476th. Watch Mizrachi: at 440,000 he is short and needs chips early if the back to back dream is going to survive the day.
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