WSOP Day 25: Deeb Falls Short of Ninth Bracelet and Disqualification Over Smoking

Parssinen's Brutal Cooler in Heads-Up

Eelis Parssinen solidified his reputation as one of the most feared PLO players globally by winning Event #47: $25K High Roller PLO. The Finnish specialist emerged victorious out of 451 entries and claimed his second gold bracelet along with a prize of $2,161,056.

This tournament, one of the summer's most prestigious events, culminated in a dramatic heads-up against Levon Khachatryan. The final showdown was significantly influenced by one of the series' most unbelievable hands. Khachatryan was on the verge of victory with K d K h T c 5 d, finding top full house on the K c 9 c 9 d flop.

All the chips went into the pot, but Khachatryan's joy was immediately dashed. Parssinen flipped K s Q c 9 s 9 h, securing a crucial double-up with quads. This colossal cooler completely shifted the momentum, leaving Khachatryan unable to recover.

Final Table Results of Event #47: $25,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha

Joey Couden Denies Deeb's Ninth Bracelet in Epic Heads-Up

This year's Event #52: $3K Nine Game Mix made history with a record 472 entries, propelling the total prizepool to $1,260,240.

The tournament's main storyline was Shaun Deeb's quest for his ninth career bracelet. Deeb advanced to heads-up with an almost 5:1 chip lead but faced a determined Joey Couden, who managed to turn the tide after nearly four hours.

Joey Couden claimed his third gold bracelet and the highest prize of his career at $254,470. This marked Deeb's third heads-up loss at the 2026 WSOP events.

Final Table Results of Event #52: $3,000 Nine Game Mix

Calvin Anderson Chases Seventh Bracelet

The prestigious $10K H.O.R.S.E. championship drew a field of 189 players after late registration, creating a prizepool of $1,757,700 with a gold bracelet and $413,580 awaiting the victor.

After Day 2, only 11 players remain, with Calvin Anderson firmly in control.

Anderson, who recently secured his sixth bracelet in the $10K Razz, is displaying extraordinary form and is closing in on his seventh career bracelet. His dominance was evident in one of the day's last hands, where he eliminated the 2024 event champion Maksim Pisarenko in Seven Card Stud.

The race for the title includes a stellar lineup, featuring past champion David Bach from 2017, seven-time bracelet winner Josh Arieh, and five-time champions Robert Mizrachi and Brian Yoon.

Current Standings After Day 2 – Event #54: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship

Player Disqualified for Smoking

The popular $3K 6-max format (Event #56) caused quite a stir on its opening day. A total of 1,150 entries created a prizepool of $3,075,500. After a grueling day, only 53 players remain, led by $10K GGmillion$ winner Naseem Salem.

The battle for a $492,050 top prize continues for stars like Maria Konnikova, Nick Schulman, and Jonathan Tamayo.

The tournament's most bizarre moment came when Brazilian player João Siqueira was disqualified. Siqueira attempted to smoke at the table, and when a floor supervisor asked him to extinguish his cigarette, he became argumentative and refused.

His disqualification was also due to excessive alcohol consumption and for pocketing chips. Security escorted him out without further incident.

Adding to the drama, Martin Kabrhel got into a heated verbal exchange with Dejan Kaladurdevic after being told to "shut up." Kabrhel immediately called the floor, demanding a penalty for his opponent.

Ironically, both players found themselves all-in just minutes later, resulting in Kabrhel's elimination from the tournament.

Top 10 Stacks After Day 1 – Event #56: $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em

Winter and Negreanu Lead $50K PLO

The most expensive Omaha event of this year's WSOP kicked off its first day, drawing the world’s elite. After twelve levels, 30 players remain from the initial 81 entries, with late registration open until Day 2 begins.

At the top of the leaderboard sit Sean Winter and Daniel Negreanu. Notably, Jason Koon, after an early exit, unleashed a flurry of eliminations on his second try, knocking out players like Alex Foxen and Youness Barakat.

Fresh from his $25K PLO win, Eelis Parssinen entered this event and advanced in the middle of the pack. In contrast, Alex Foxen exhausted all three allowed entries, marking his exit from the tournament.

Top 10 Stacks After Day 1 – Event #55: $50,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha

Homan Mohammadi Snags Bracelet in Seniors Event

The massive 1,000$ Seniors Championship saw 7,538 entries this year. Canadian Homan Mohammadi emerged as champion after four days of battle, taking home his first bracelet and a $660,000 prize.

Former chess player Mohammadi showcased aggressive play throughout the final day, constantly putting pressure on opponents and maintaining dominance.

The key moment in his journey to the title was an enormous bluff for his entire stack during Day 3 against one of the chipleaders. This successful move gave him the confidence needed to take charge at the table.

In the final heads-up, he defeated Larry Quang in a dramatic hand where Mohammadi's A d 6 d beat his opponent's K d 7 c when an ace hit the river, overcoming a flop seven.

Final Table Results of Event #46: $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold'em Championship

Alex Anton Converts Chiplead into First Bracelet

One of the series' most entertaining formats was conquered by 25-year-old American Alex Anton. Entering the final day of Event #51: $10K Mystery Bounty as the chipleader among nine remaining players, Anton maintained his advantage throughout. Winning out of a field of 558 entries, he claimed $678,300, marking a new career high.

Anton bested French professional Julien Sitbon in heads-up, preventing him from winning a second bracelet. Recently, champion Anton transitioned from online cash games to live tournaments. "My girlfriend could come and watch me live. I'm not in my boxers at the computer screen, so it's great," he humorously noted post-victory.

Croatian Gregor Sverko (7th place) was also a standout, having earlier drawn the highest possible Mystery Bounty award of $250,000.

Final Table Results of Event #51: $10,000 Mystery Bounty No-Limit Hold'em

Mokhammad Cruises Toward the Title

The action-packed $1,500 Five Card Omaha tournament narrowed the field from the original 1,319 entries to seven finalists after day two. They’re competing for shares of a $1,750,973 prizepool, with a gold bracelet and $271,552 on offer for the winner.

The day's absolute standout was Ukraine's Kamel Mokhammad, who goes into today's finale with a massive stack more than double that of his nearest rivals.

However, dangerous competitors remain in the race, including bracelet holder Hokyiu Lee and two-time champion Zachary Gruneberg. For leader Mokhammad, victory would mean his first career bracelet and surpassing his previous best from 2019 when he finished sixth in a NLH Deepstack.

Final Table Line-up – Event #53: $1,500 Five Card Pot-Limit Omaha

Wheeler Aims for the Million

One of the summer's most popular events is the $1,500 Millionaire Maker (Event #50), where the winner is guaranteed a cool million dollars. The tournament proceeded with days 1c and 2b today.

The third opening flight attracted 3,121 entries, with 779 advancing after ten levels. British player Daniel Moran led the day. Recent Monster Stack champion Rich Alsup also had a strong start, and Main Event winners Qui Nguyen and Joe Cada advanced.

In the second day for 1b flight survivors, the field was drastically reduced. Only 88 from 625 players remained by evening. Topping the day were Jhordy Sanchez and Jason Wheeler, both exceeding the two-million-chip mark. The tournament continues with familiar faces like Zdeněk Žižka, Kenny Hallaert, and Chris Hunichen.

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