Chaos & Glory: Martin Kabrhel’ Steals the Show, Davies Claims WSOP $250K Crown and $4.7M

In what can only be described as poker theatre at its peak, the 2025 WSOP $250,000 Super High Roller delivered an unforgettable spectacle. From Martin Kabrhel’s antics to Seth Davies’ career-defining win, this event had it all — emotion, drama, bluffs, beats, and brilliance. Poker fans around the globe tuned in to witness elite-level play in one of the richest WSOP tournaments ever hosted.

Martin Kabrhel: Chaos, Comedy, and Controversy

Few players stir up the table like Martin Kabrhel. Coming in short-stacked, Kabrhel didn’t waste time. From offering naked dances for timebanks to prophesying flops like a poker psychic, the Czech livewire brought life to the high-stakes grind.

“This is so easy, this game who is not happy?” — Kabrhel, after chopping all-in vs Kenney’s aces.

Though he bowed out in 7th ($674,359), Kabrhel was the people’s champ in entertainment. Even on the rail, his energy lingered.

Big Names, Brutal Beats: Negreanu, Brewer & Peters

Daniel Negreanu made the money but missed the final table by one — a heartbreak for fans. Chris Brewer, poker’s current bad beat magnet, again saw his hopes crushed after Foxen rivered a set. His reaction? A now-iconic mix of disbelief and frustration.

“How does it happen every time?” — Brewer after another dream-killing river.

David Peters, fresh off a legendary bubble bluff against Kabrhel, bowed out 6th ($826,348), still riding high on one of the most-watched hands of the summer.

Seth Davies Goes from Underdog to Bracelet Hero

At the start of final table play, Seth Davies was sitting with 10.5M chips. But a few big moves later — including a perfectly timed four-bet with AQ suited and an epic flush-over-flush vs Bryn Kenney — Davies was the man to beat.

He then ran up to 52M chips, overtaking Foxen and Boivin. Even after a misstep that doubled Foxen up with jacks vs AK, Davies stayed composed and came into heads-up with a slight deficit.

Heads-Up Showdown: Davies vs. Foxen

Heads-up was short, sharp, and savage. First hand: Foxen’s AQ vs Davies’ AJ — but Davies flopped the winner. On the other hand, Foxen jammed with KJ… only to run into Davies’ pocket aces. Game over.

Final Table Payouts – WSOP $250K Super High Roller

Poker Strategy Takeaways

• Mental Resilience Pays: Davies’ comeback post-jack/AK flip showed calmness under pressure.
• Avoiding Tilt Is Key: Brewer’s reaction may be justified, but staying focused wins the war.
• Table Presence Matters: Kabrhel’s showmanship affected the tempo, drawing attention and rattling opponents.
• Execution > Fame: While Negreanu and Kenney exited early, it was Davies who quietly conquered all.

Must-Watch Hands from the WSOP $250K

1. Peters’ bubble bluff vs. Kabrhel (elite-level pressure play)
2. Foxen rivers set vs. Brewer (insane runout reaction)
3. Davies’ flush over Kenney’s flush (cooler of the century)
4. First-hand chop – Kabrhel vs. Kenney (aces cracked?)
5. Final heads-up flip – AJ vs. AQ (momentum turns on a dime)
   

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who won the WSOP 2025 $250K Super High Roller?

Seth Davies took home the top prize of $4.75 million and secured his first WSOP bracelet.

2. Why was Martin Kabrhel so talked about?

Kabrhel brought humor, unpredictability, and verbal antics to the final table, stealing the show despite finishing 7th.

3. What was Daniel Negreanu’s finish?

Negreanu made the money but was eliminated in 9th, just missing the final table.

4. What was the craziest hand of the tournament?

David Peters’ bluff vs. Kabrhel on the stone bubble is widely considered the hand of the summer.

5. How much did Alex Foxen win for second place?

Foxen earned $3,060,314, despite going into heads-up with the chip lead.

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