The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) has been nothing short of exhilarating. Hosted at the iconic Horseshoe and Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, this year’s series kicked off on May 27 and will run through July 16, promising high-stakes drama, historic wins, and thrilling upsets. From debut events like the $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Double Board Bomb Pot to massive favorites like the $500 COLOSSUS, players from across the globe have gathered to chase fame, bracelets, and fortune.
So far, veterans like Chris Moorman and Daniel Negreanu have made deep runs, while new names have emerged to steal the spotlight. Over the past two weeks, legends have fallen, rookies have risen, and poker fans worldwide have been glued to the live updates.
Let’s dive into the key highlights from June 7, 2025, and take stock of the latest winners and chip leaders.
WSOP June 7, 2025 Updates
Event #19: $500 COLOSSUS
- Date: June 4–10, 2025
- Type of Event: No-Limit Hold’em (Multi-flight)
- Current Chip Leader (Day 1d): Stephanie Alderman – 1,602,000 chips
- Notable Players in Top 10: Shaun Deeb, Arash Ghaneian, David Jackson
Description:
One of the most anticipated low-buy-in events, the COLOSSUS attracted thousands of entries across its multiple flights. Day 1d saw Stephanie Alderman bag the top stack with over 1.6 million chips, while WSOP veterans like Shaun Deeb and David Jackson are still in contention. The tournament’s mammoth field continues to grow heading into Day 2.
Event #22: $25,000 High Roller 6-Handed
- Date: June 5–8, 2025
- Type of Event: High Roller (6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em)
- Winner: Blaz Zerjav (Slovenia)
- Chip Count: 50,400,000
- Prize: $1,734,717
Description:
In one of the most elite events of the series, Blaz Zerjav took down the $25K High Roller, earning his first WSOP bracelet. With 336 top-tier entries and a final table featuring heavyweights like Chris Moorman, Zerjav’s composed play and final hand with A♠ K♣ sealed the win in grand fashion.
Event #23: $1,500 Badugi
- Date: June 5–8, 2025
- Type of Event: Limit Draw – Badugi
- Winner: Aloisio Dourado (Brazil)
- Chip Count: 13,350,000
- Prize: $138,114
Description:
Aloisio Dourado achieved redemption by claiming his maiden bracelet in what was a record-breaking Badugi event. After a tense heads-up battle, his winning hand—6♣ 5♦ 4♥ 2♠—delivered the ultimate result. This marks Brazil’s strong presence at this year’s WSOP.
Event #24: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Double Board Bomb Pot
- Date: June 6–9, 2025
- Type of Event: Pot-Limit Omaha (Double Board Bomb Pot format)
- Current Chip Leader: Xixiang Luo – 5,630,000 chips
- Status: 13 players remaining
Description:
In the first-ever WSOP event with this unique format, China’s Xixiang Luo leads the charge among the final 13 players. The event has garnered massive attention for its innovative double board bomb pot gameplay, setting the stage for an intense finish.
Event #25: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship
- Date: June 6–9, 2025
- Type of Event: Seven Card Stud
- Current Chip Leader: Qiang Xu – 1,325,000 chips
- Status: Day 2 nearing completion
Description:
In a format loved by old-school pros, Qiang Xu has taken the top spot heading into the final stages. With Chino Rheem and Dan Heimiller closely trailing, expect fireworks as players battle for this prestigious title. Daniel Negreanu was eliminated in 11th place, earning $23,623.
Event #26: $25,000 High Roller
- Date: June 7–10, 2025
- Type of Event: High Roller No-Limit Hold’em
- Current Chip Leader: Fahredin Mustafov – 1,360,000 chips
- Status: End of Day 1
Description:
Bulgaria’s Fahredin Mustafov has stormed into the lead after Day 1 of this high-stakes spectacle. Heavy hitters like David Peters, Cherish Andrews, and Joey Weissman are close behind, setting up for a potential clash of titans in the coming days.
Event #27: $1,500 Big O
- Date: June 7–10, 2025
- Type of Event: Big O (Five-Card Omaha Hi-Lo)
- Current Chip Leader: Justin Liberto – 395,000 chips
- Status: Post-bubble play begins
Description:
As the bubble burst late into Day 1, Justin Liberto surged ahead in chips, with Viktor Blom and Andrew Brown also in strong contention. Big O has proven to be one of the most skill-testing formats, and fans are eager to see how this diverse field unfolds.
Live Reporting Highlights
The WSOP 2025 has been running full throttle with live coverage WSOP.com. So far, we’ve witnessed some of the most unique and dramatic hands of the season. On June 7, a standout moment featured Gus Hansen involved in an ultra-rare hand that stunned both the table and commentators.
Latest Events You Shouldn’t Miss
- Event #19: $500 COLOSSUS – With a massive turnout, the COLOSSUS remains a fan-favorite. Chip leader Brandon Wilkins has built a 433,000 stack, with Jamie Gold still in contention.
- Event #22 and #23 crowned their champions — with huge payouts and thrilling showdowns on Day 3.
- Event #26 and #27 have just started but already feature rising tension with top names and big stacks entering Day 2.
Past Events Highlights
The past week saw some big winners:
- Scott Bohlman captured the title in Event #17 ($2,000 No-Limit Hold’em), adding another bracelet to his name.
- Blaz Zerjav took down the $25K High Roller 6-Handed for $1.73M.
- Aloisio Dourado clinched his first career bracelet in the most attended Badugi event in WSOP history.
Upcoming Events
Poker fans can look forward to the following:
- Event #28: $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em – Begins June 8.
- Event #29: $10,000 Short Deck No-Limit Hold’em – Expected to attract high-stakes crushers and GTO wizards.
- Main Event Countdown Begins – Slated for July 3, the Main Event always draws global attention and life-changing payouts.
World Series of Poker – What Lies Ahead
With only two weeks down, WSOP 2025 has already delivered unforgettable poker moments. As we head toward mid-June, the heat is turning up. New bracelet winners are being crowned, legends are falling short, and upsets are shaping this year’s narrative.
Stay locked on POKERBOL in for daily chip count updates, live stream schedules, event recaps, and backstage scoops as the WSOP continues to deal out drama at every table.
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