Benny Glaser Goes Back-to-Back (Again): Clinches 7th WSOP Bracelet in $1,500 Mixed PLO Hi-Lo Event

Is Benny Glaser the G.OAT of Mixed Games

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2025 continues to produce legendary moments, and Benny Glaser has just delivered one of the most awe-inspiring feats yet. The British mixed-game phenom secured his seventh career bracelet by taking down Event #15: $1,500 Mixed: Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better for a payday of $2,58,193 (~₹2.15 Crore).

Just four days ago, Glaser bagged his sixth bracelet in the $1,500 Dealer’s Choice event. Now, with his seventh in the bag, he joins the ranks of poker royalty like Daniel Negreanu, Scott Seiver, and Billy Baxter, who each have seven bracelets to their name.

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Final Table Payouts – Event #15: $1,500 Mixed: PLO Hi-Lo 8 or Better

The Day 4 Showdown: Mixed Game Mastery on Display

While Day 3 wrapped without a champion, three players returned for an unscheduled Day 4 at the Horseshoe Events Center — Benny Glaser, Travis Pearson, and David Shmuel.

Shmuel, the shortest stack, fell early in Big O, despite flopping a set. Pearson rivered a boat to send him packing and set the stage for an epic heads-up clash between Glaser and Pearson.

Glaser vs. Pearson: A Battle of Grit and Gears

Pearson came into the duel with a commanding 2:1 chip lead, but Glaser doubled up early. The chip lead switched back and forth with both players exchanging strong reads and bold moves.

One notable moment came when Glaser misread the board and prematurely offered a handshake, believing he had lost. As fate would have it, the pot chopped — and the game went on.

The crowd chuckled again a few hands later when Pearson made the same mistake, thinking he had clinched the match with a queen-high flush, only to learn Glaser held a king-high flush. Another chopped pot.

Ultimately, Glaser’s consistent play and unmatched mental poise allowed him to seize momentum. A few medium pots set him ahead, and he finished the job with king-nine-seven-trey against Pearson’s queen-nine-eight-six in Omaha Hi-Lo.

“It Still Hasn’t Sunk In” – Glaser on Bracelet #7

“I’m feeling amazing. This one feels more outrageously surreal. It still hasn’t sunk in.”
– Benny Glaser after the win

This wasn’t just another win. Glaser defeated a deep 1,239-entry field in one of the most complex formats on the WSOP schedule. With games rotating between Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo, Omaha Hi-Lo 8, and Big O, this event tests every muscle of a mixed-game grinder’s brain.

“(Heads-up) was really a tough battle. I was overall impressed with how Travis played. I hadn’t really played him before this tournament. There were one or two hands that were pretty rough, but I was able to re-center myself.”

Benny Glaser’s Bracelet Legacy – A Mixed-Game Maestro

What makes Glaser’s résumé even more remarkable is that none of his seven bracelets have come from No-Limit Hold’em, the most popular poker variant. Instead, he has dominated formats that demand far more technical skill and psychological adaptability.

Eye on the Prize: WSOP 2025 Player of the Year?

Two bracelets in the first 15 events? Glaser’s 2025 run echoes his 2016 back-to-back Omaha bracelet streak and makes him an early favorite for WSOP Player of the Year.

“I was potentially going for Player of the Year anyway, but I think this win makes it clear now that I’ll be going for it.”

Glaser even hinted at revising his schedule to include more high-roller events like the $100K PLO, which he had initially ruled out.

Why Glaser’s 2025 Run Is Special

1. Back-to-Back Bracelets – Only a few players in WSOP history have won bracelets within days of each other. Glaser has done it twice now (2016 and 2025).
2. Mixed Game Dominance – He has multiple SCOOP and WCOOP titles too, adding to his legacy across both live and online mixed games.
3. Seventh Bracelet Without NLHE – A rare feat that underscores his unique mastery of poker variants most players fear to touch.

About Benny Glaser: The Mixed Game Genius from the UK

Born in Southampton, England, Benny Glaser has grown from a promising online mixed-game player to one of the most respected figures in poker. His ability to maintain calm under pressure, transition seamlessly between poker formats, and read hands in the most complex games has made him an icon.

He regularly competes in WSOP, SCOOP, WCOOP, and high-stakes live events, often with standout results.

Final Thoughts: Benny Glaser’s Legacy Is Just Getting Started

While the 2025 WSOP has barely passed the halfway point, Benny Glaser has already written himself into the year’s headlines — twice.

If there was ever a doubt about who the greatest mixed-game player of the current era is, Glaser just answered it emphatically. And he’s not done yet.

With his eyes now on Player of the Year, and possibly even more bracelets, Glaser’s run is shaping up to be a historic chapter in poker’s modern age.

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