The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas just turned up the heat! After nearly 10 hours of intense, nail-biting action in Event #3: $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em, the competition has been slashed down to five fierce contenders. Each finalist is already guaranteed a hefty payday of at least $137,948 from the staggering $3.72 million prize pool — but everyone’s laser-focused on the $582,008 jackpot and the ultimate glory: the coveted WSOP gold bracelet!
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Christian Roberts: The Poker Powerhouse Leading the Pack
Venezuelan Christian Roberts finished Day 3 as the clear chip leader, bagging an impressive 10 million chips. With over $1.99 million in live earnings and more than 60 cashes to his name, Roberts has proven himself a formidable force on the WSOP circuit. After winning his first bracelet in 2023 at the $500 No-Limit Hold’em Summer Saver online event, Roberts is hungry to claim his second bracelet and solidify his place among poker’s elite. His dominance also boosts his points tally for Team Girl Dads, a popular fantasy poker league team.
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Antonio Galiana: Spain’s Silent Assassin
Hot on Roberts’ heels is Antonio Galiana of Spain, holding 8.4 million chips. Galiana turned heads last summer when he won his first bracelet at the $2,500 Freezeout event, besting a field of 1,267 entrants for $439,395. Known for his aggressive style and fearless hero calls, Galiana is looking to replicate that success and secure his biggest live score to date.
Renji Mao: Rising Star from Beijing
China’s Renji Mao rounds out the top three with 6.7 million chips. Mao burst onto the WSOP scene in 2023 by winning the $800 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack event, earning $402,588 and his first bracelet. Despite starting the final table short-stacked, Mao’s tenacity and skillful play helped him climb back up, aiming for a second bracelet and backing from Team Splash Sports.
International Flair and Fierce Competition
The final table boasts a truly global lineup, featuring players from Venezuela, Spain, China, France, and Canada, representing eight countries in total. The atmosphere was electric, with bold bluffs, massive hero calls, and insightful discussions on poker’s greatest players and the passion that drives them all. Noteworthy names such as Michael Moncek, Sam Soverel, and Ethan Yau fell just short, but all left with significant cash prizes and valuable fantasy league points.
Day 3 Highlights: A Festival of Poker Drama
While Event #3 captivated the spotlight, the 2025 WSOP’s Day 3 was packed with action across multiple tournaments at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. Five major events unfolded simultaneously, featuring intense battles and emerging storylines.
- Event #1: $1,000 Mystery Millions saw Day 1C break records with nearly 3,000 entrants. Brad Laakso bagged an enormous 3.55 million chips, leading the flight, while poker veteran Josh Reichard followed closely with 2.675 million. Reichard, a 16-time WSOP Circuit ring winner, is chasing his first WSOP bracelet in a promising deep run.
- Event #4: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better trimmed a field of 910 to just 16 players. Melvin McCraney leads the survivors with 3.425 million chips, locked in a close race with Day 1 leader David Shmuel.
- Event #5: $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha saw 757 players compete, creating a prize pool over $3.5 million. New Zealand’s Matthew Beck topped Day 1 with 1.32 million chips, facing off against a field packed with top talents including Daniel Zack, Shaun Deeb, and Daniel Negreanu.
- Event #6: $1,500 Seven Card Stud marked the first stud tournament of the series. Out of 377 entries, 69 remain with John Woolen holding the chip lead at 439,000.
With massive prizes, legendary players, and high stakes on the line, Day 4 of the WSOP promises edge-of-your-seat poker action for fans everywhere.
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FAQs
1. Who is currently leading the Event #3 final table?
Christian Roberts from Venezuela leads with over 10 million chips, holding a solid advantage over his competitors.
2. How many players are left in Event #3 and what is the top prize?
Five players remain, each guaranteed a minimum payout of $137,948, with the winner taking home $582,008 and a WSOP bracelet.
3. What other major events are happening alongside Event #3?
The WSOP is also running the $1,000 Mystery Millions, $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo, $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha, and $1,500 Seven Card Stud events simultaneously.
4. Where can I watch the WSOP action live?
PokerGO streams key WSOP events live, including the final table play of Event #3 starting at 5 PM local time.
5. What makes the WSOP such a prestigious tournament series?
The WSOP is the world’s premier poker series, attracting the best players globally, offering massive prize pools, and awarding coveted gold bracelets that signify poker excellence.
