Day 16 of the 2026 WSOP featured Richard Alsup winning the Monster Stack and Santhosh Suvarna capturing his third bracelet. Meanwhile, Ren Lin claimed the Day 1 chip lead in the $100K High Roller with 31 players remaining in contention.
Day 16 of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) delivered high-stakes drama, multiple bracelet crowns, and elite fields narrowing down in championship events. The day was highlighted by massive payouts, milestone victories, and a star-studded field in the latest high-roller flight.
Event #18: $1,500 Monster Stack officially concluded after the final players wrapped up their paths to the title. Richard Alsup emerged as the last player standing, securing the second WSOP bracelet of his career. Along with the coveted gold jewelry, Alsup earned a new personal-highest haul worth $1,302,125.
Santhosh Suvarna demonstrated his high-roller prowess once again by capturing the gold in Event #29: $50,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold'em. This victory marks Suvarna's third career WSOP bracelet, with all three titles coming in events commanding massive buy-ins. Suvarna's high-stakes championship timeline includes:
- 2023 WSOP Europe: €50,000 NLHE Diamond High Roller
- 2024 WSOP: $250,000 NLHE Super High Roller
- 2026 WSOP: Event #29: $50,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold'em
The latest victory earned the Indian star a first-place prize of $1,992,870. The payout pushes his recorded earnings past the $22.7 million mark, further extending his dominant lead at the top of India's all-time money list.
Germany's Dennis Weiss became a WSOP champion for the third time after coming out on top in Event #30: $1,500 Limit Hold'em 7-Handed.
Weiss, who primarily plays Pot-Limit Omaha, told PokerNews that he has only recently dipped his toes into mixed games.
Reflecting on his success, Weiss remarked that Limit Hold'em is fun to play, adding that games are naturally more fun when you are winning.
High-stakes action took center stage in Event #36: $100,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold'em. Despite an entry cost that exceeds the net worth of many people, the prestigious tournament processed 67 entries before the opening day concluded.
Following 10 intense levels of high-stakes play, only 31 players managed to retain their chips. WPT Global's Ren Lin bagged the top spot on the leaderboard, pacing the remaining field into Day 2 with a chip count of 3,175,000.
The field has thinned considerably in Event #33: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship. Day 2 concluded with only 25 players remaining in contention for the title.
Ryan Hughes bagged the overnight chip lead with a stack of 1,995,000. By claiming the top spot heading into the next stage, Hughes has given himself every chance of becoming a four-time WSOP bracelet winner. The remaining players are fighting for a top prize worth $767,395.