Las Vegas, June 19 — The action on Day 23 of the 2025 World Series of Poker at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas had everything: a bracelet awarded, legends chasing history, and fields across the board narrowing toward final tables. As the summer grind heats up, players are inching closer to poker immortality.
Let’s take a detailed look at all the top stories from the day.
Klemens Roiter Wins $1,500 Monster Stack for $1.2 Million
After an extra day of intense battling, Klemens Roiter outlasted 7 finalists in Event #37: $1,500 Monster Stack, taking home his first WSOP bracelet and a massive top prize of $1,204,457.
David Uvaydov led coming into the final day, but Roiter took control when it mattered. This win marks the largest score of Roiter’s poker career, and a potential turning point for the Austrian grinder.
Brian Rast and Andrew Yeh Locked in Razz Championship Cliffhanger
The $10,000 Razz Championship (Event #50) was supposed to wrap up on Day 23. Instead, it ended in a stalemate between Poker Hall of Famer Brian Rast and rising star Andrew Yeh. The two finalists battled for two levels but couldn’t finish it off. Play resumes today with Yeh holding a 3:1 chip lead.
If Rast pulls off a comeback, he will earn his seventh career bracelet, joining the most elite names in poker history: Hellmuth, Seidel, Negreanu, Glaser, Schulman, Ivey, and more. But Yeh is in prime position to deny him.
Ron Fetsch Tops Day 2 of the $1,000 Seniors Championship
Ron Fetsch is the man to beat in Event #48: $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold’em, bagging an impressive 2,930,000 chips at the end of Day 2. He leads the remaining 202 players heading into Day 3.
Other notables still in contention include Yucel Eminoglu (2,070,000), Kevin Nathan (1,650,000), and bracelet winners Mike Leah, Men Nguyen, and Marcel Vonk. With a final table in sight, today’s action will be critical.
Top 5 Chip Counts – Seniors Championship
- Ron Fetsch – 2,930,000
- Mansour Alipourfard – 2,125,000
- David Hong – 2,090,000
- Korte Yeo – 2,080,000
- Yucel Eminoglu – 2,070,000
Najeem Ajez Dominates $25,000 PLO High Roller
Australia’s Najeem Ajez bagged a commanding chip lead in Event #51: $25,000 PLO High Roller, with 7,845,000 chips heading into Day 3. He leads a stacked final 28 that includes heavyweights like Bryn Kenney, Isaac Haxton, Talal Shakerchi, and Phil Ivey.
With $2,292,155 up top, today’s session will reduce the field to five finalists. Ajez is in pole position, but the sharks are circling.
Top 5 Chip Counts – $25K PLO HR
- Najeem Ajez – 7,845,000
- Lautaro Guerra – 6,444,000
- Tomasz Gluszko – 4,400,000
- Petko Tsakov – 4,255,000
- Gjergj Sinishtaj – 4,255,000
Julio Belluscio Eyes Second Bracelet in $1,500 Freezeout
Julio Belluscio, who won the $2,500 Big Bet Mixed in 2023, leads the final 29 in Event #52: $1,500 NLHE Freezeout, bagging 6,900,000 chips.
Close behind are Asher Conniff, Carlos Kinil, and former WSOP Main Event champ Stoyan Madanzhiev. This fast-paced format is set to crown its champion today.
Top 5 Chip Counts – $1,500 Freezeout
- Julio Belluscio – 6,900,000
- Asher Conniff – 5,650,000
- Carlos Kinil – 4,350,000
- Kurt Fitzgerald – 3,960,000
- Stoyan Madanzhiev – 3,955,000
Millionaire Maker Day 1A Attracts 1,777 Entries
Day 1A of Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker saw 1,777 players take a shot at poker glory. After 11 levels of play, Sascha Manns from Germany topped the field with 776,000 chips, followed closely by Mateusz Moolhuizen (759,000).
Former bracelet winners David “ODB” Baker, Joe McKeehen, Maria Konnikova, and Barry Greenstein all advanced with healthy stacks. Day 1B kicks off today.
Top 5 Chip Counts – Millionaire Maker Day 1A
- Sascha Manns – 776,000
- Mateusz Moolhuizen – 759,000
- Damarjai Davenport – 427,000
- Ciaran Duffy – 418,500
- Alex Kim – 392,000
Giuseppe Pantaleo Leads After Day 1 of $1,500 PLO
Giuseppe Pantaleo bagged 1,105,000 chips to lead the 114 survivors in Event #54: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha. Pantaleo, who won the 2019 Tag Team bracelet alongside Nikita Luther, is off to a strong start for his second.
He’s joined at the top by Michael Monroig, Bruno Furth, Robert Nehorayan, and Bryce Yockey. Bracelet winners Sean Troha and Rep Porter are also still in the mix.
John Hennigan Leads Star-Studded $10K H.O.R.S.E.
Seven-time WSOP bracelet winner John Hennigan is the overnight chip leader in Event #55: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship, with 350,500 chips. He’s closely followed by Christopher Vitch and Ryan Miller.
A host of big names survived Day 1, including Mike Matusow, Shaun Deeb, Todd Brunson, Huck Seed, Scott Seiver, and Benny Glaser.
What’s Next on Day 24
Six events will continue today, with at least one bracelet guaranteed in the $10K Razz showdown between Rast and Yeh. Watch for Day 3 of the Seniors, the final day of the Freezeout, and the second starting flight of the Millionaire Maker.
One new event kicks off today — Event #56: $2,500 Mixed Triple Draw Lowball, a niche variant that saw 371 entrants last year.
Final Thoughts
With legends chasing history and breakout stars emerging across formats, the 2025 WSOP continues to deliver compelling poker at every level. Whether it’s Rast aiming for #7, Belluscio targeting #2, or newcomers like Fetsch and Ajez building deep stacks, the drama is far from over.
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