NJ Poker Pro Nears World Championship Title

Michael Gagliano, a poker professional from Rockaway, New Jersey, has advanced to the final table of the 2026 World Series of Poker main event. He is now one of nine players competing for the game's most coveted title and a $10 million top prize. The prestigious tournament attracted 9,208 entrants, and the field has now been narrowed to the final nine. Gagliano enters the final table ranked fifth in chips. With this achievement, Gagliano has already guaranteed himself at least $1 million in prize money. He is an established figure in the poker circuit, boasting three WSOP gold bracelets and over $2 million in career tournament earnings. He has also been a poker coach since 2010. The World Series of Poker Main Event is widely considered poker's most prestigious tournament. Winning it would cement Gagliano's status among elite world champions and represent a significant accomplishment for a New Jersey player.