WSOP Day 20: Stunning Triumph for Alex Foxen and a 'Bad Beat' for Kristen Foxen

Bryn Kenney Leads Super High Roller

The $250,000 Super High Roller reached its final stage after the second day of play. With late registration closed, entries hit 56, creating a massive prizepool of $13,720,000. The road to the final table was paved with million-dollar pots and a fair share of emotions and controversies.

The biggest stir early on was caused by Martin Kabrhel. His typically loud demeanor didn't sit well with Daniel Negreanu, who repeatedly called out his inappropriate behavior at the table. KidPoker, sitting at a different table, was visibly fed up with the Czech player's constant chatter.

Negreanu, who started the day with the fourth largest stack, finished the tournament prematurely at 35th place.

The most brutal exit of the tournament was experienced by Kristen Foxen. On the direct bubble of the final table, she flopped a straight with Q♠ T♥, holding a 96% chance of winning against Samuel Mullur's A♣ 9♠. However, the board completed a full house for Mullur, sending Foxen out of the tournament in the unpopular 11th place without a prize.

Leading into the finale for the top prize of $4,334,411 is historic earnings leader Bryn Kenney. Eyes are also on Phil Ivey, who enters with the smallest stack but still within reach of his twelfth gold bracelet.

Final Table Ranking – Event #41: $250,000 Super High Roller

Unstoppable Alex Foxen, Zamani's Multi-tasking, and Kabrhel's Clashes

The one-day "sprint" in the $10K Super Turbo Bounty format saw complete domination by Alex Foxen, who emerged from a field of 466 entries to claim his fourth gold bracelet and a $594,246 reward. Foxen delivered a crushing performance at the final table, eliminating six out of eight opponents and following in the footsteps of his wife Kristen, who had won a bracelet just days earlier.

Also under the spotlight was Martin Zamani, who achieved the rare feat of playing two $10K tournaments at once. In the Big O Championship, he managed to double his stack without being present at the table as he hurried back to the Super Turbo Bounty. Eventually, he secured a notable 4th place finish in Event #44 and cashed in 50th place in Event #42.

The tournament was not without emotion. Martin Zamani got into a heated verbal exchange with Martin Kabrhel, who joined the tournament after being eliminated from the Super High Roller.

Zamani was fed up with Kabrhel's constant tanking, and their conflict during a crucial hand escalated into a loud argument on camera.

Final Table Results – Event #44: $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em

Juggling Gus Hansen Advances in Record-Breaking Big O

Event #42: $10K Big O made history with a record 456 entries, significantly surpassing last year’s numbers. After day two, only 30 players remain, led by Doug Lorgeree with a substantial lead.

Legendary Gus Hansen, starting from the 14th position for day three, draws much fan attention. Besides his excellent play, Hansen attracted eyes with his new hobby — juggling. Hansen admitted he hates tournament breaks and spends every 15-minute pause practicing juggling three balls to maintain focus and fend off boredom.

Also still in the tournament are stars like Scott Clements, Viktor “Isildur1” Blom, and Mike Matusow.

Top 10 Stacks After Day 2 – Event #42: $10,000 Big O Championship

German Final Showdown in Razz

Event #40: $1,500 Razz delivered one of the most memorable heads-up battles of the series. Among 519 players, German pros Sebastian Pauli and Dennis Weiss reached the final duel, which lasted an unbelievable four and a half hours, filled with twists and turns.

Weiss had the victory within reach three times, leading 9:1 and later 12:1. However, Pauli always managed to come back with a series of double-ups. In the end, it was Pauli who sealed the win.

For Pauli, this title is a sweet satisfaction, having waited since 2013 when he finished fourth in the same format, the best result of his WSOP career until now.

Pauli took home $135,564 and his first bracelet. Weiss, just days after triumphing in Limit Hold'em, was close to his fourth career bracelet, but will have to wait to equal the German record for WSOP titles.

Final Table Results – Event #40: $1,500 Razz

Qing Lu Aims for Title in Seniors High Roller

The third day of the $5K Seniors High Roller whittled the field from 44 players to the final seven. Leading the charge is American Qing Lu, who dominated throughout the day, eliminating Luke Graham in 8th place to extend her lead.

The biggest drama of the evening involved Juan Rodriguez. On the last hand of the day, he went all-in with J-J against Marc Rivera’s A-10. Though Rivera hit a ten on the flop, Rodriguez’s double-up was confirmed with a third jack on the river.

Standings After Day 3 – Event #39: $5,000 Seniors High Roller

Kevin Choi Looks to Redeem Last Year's Failure

The combination of Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better and Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better events with a $2,500 buy-in attracted a total of 587 entries, creating a prizepool of $1,306,075. After ten initial levels, only 204 remain in the hunt for the gold bracelet and the $248,357 top prize.

Leading the provisional standings is Kevin Choi from Hong Kong, who sees this as a crucial tournament, having narrowly lost in heads-up last year in the same event. Now he's perfectly positioned for redemption. Justin Liberto is also in great form, having dominated the $1,500 Mixed Omaha event earlier this month, sitting 3rd after day one.

The quality field advancing to day two includes stars like Daniel Negreanu, Jesse Lonis, Chad Eveslage, Todd Brunson, and Benny Glaser.

Top 10 Stacks After Day 1 – Event #45: $2,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better / Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better

Massive Deepstack Field Led by Allen Chang

Another crowd-favorite Deepstack tournament with an affordable buy-in confirmed the immense interest of the poker public. Event #43: $800 8-Handed Deepstack attracted 3,903 entries, creating a prizepool of $2,732,100. After a grueling first day of 22 levels, only 230 players remain in the hunt for the gold bracelet and the $318,556 top prize.

Topping the chip count is American Allen Chang, a two-time online bracelet winner (2020 and 2021), now vying for his first "live" title.

Following closely is Colombian Cristian Gutierrez, last year's winner of the $600 PLO Deepstack, now chasing a trophy in the No-Limit Hold'em variant.

Among the remaining players are eight bracelet holders, including Darren Rabinowitz and American Air Force veteran Jessica Dawley.

Top 10 Stacks After Day 1 – Event #43: $800 8-Handed Deepstack No-Limit Hold'em

COLOSSUS Ready for Day 3 Merge

The gigantic $500 COLOSSUS wrapped up its initial phase with Day 2d. The event’s total numbers are staggering: it generated 16,269 entries and a prizepool exceeding $6.7 million. When all playing days are merged, 303 players will present themselves for Day 3.

Emiliano Guido ended Day 2d as the leader, poised among the top stacks at the start of Day 3. Three-time WSOP winner Ryan Leng secured a strong position, finishing the day as the fourth best, placing him in the overall TOP 10.

Edouard Debrousse, the Day 2b chipleader, holds the overall lead, followed by Justin Smith (Day 2c chipleader).

Sources: WSOP, WSOP Live, X