WSOP 2025: Bohdanov Snags Second WSOP Bracelet, Phil Ivey Back on Track

Bohdanov Conquers the Brazilian Rail to Become Two-Time WSOP Champion
 

Renat Bohdanov, representing Ukraine, claimed his second career WSOP bracelet after outlasting a field of 1,027 in Event #35: $3,000 Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em. The victory earned him $451,600 from a total prizepool of $2,742,090—the biggest win of his career thus far.

Bohdanov’s final table ride was anything but smooth. He came in as the chip leader but quickly found himself at the bottom of the pack. However, patience and sharp decision-making kept him in contention. Facing down a passionate and vocal Brazilian rail supporting Dennys Ramos, Bohdanov stayed unflappable. Several crucial reads saw him successfully pick off bluffs, and his composure paid off as he turned things around to secure the title.

“Having my friends in the crowd kept me focused. In the middle of all those Brazilian chants, their voices were crucial for me,” Bohdanov shared, admitting the boisterous support for his opponent made for a challenging environment. But after clinching the win, he added with resolve, “This is just the beginning.”

Ivey Books His First ITM of WSOP 2025
 

Phil Ivey, an 11-time bracelet winner, has finally marked his first cash of this year’s WSOP after a slower start. In the massive $100,000 High Roller, Ivey made a deep run, reaching the final table and finishing 9th for a $247,130 payday.

This result marks Ivey’s first ITM of the summer and his 97th WSOP career cash—a clear sign that the legend is once again finding his groove. After ending a decade-long bracelet drought in 2024, Ivey returns to Las Vegas in 2025 looking hungry, with plenty of time left to hunt for more gold.

$100K High Roller: Final Eight Remain in Contention
 

After two days of action in the $100,000 High Roller, only eight players remain with a shot at the coveted bracelet and the top prize of $2,649,158.

Aram Oganyan will head into the final day as chip leader, sitting comfortably atop the leaderboard with a stack of 20,425,000. He’s trailed by three-time bracelet winner Joao Vieira from Portugal. Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger also remains in great form, riding momentum from his runner-up finish in the recent $50K High Roller.

Deeb Still Hunting for Bracelet Number Seven
 

Just two contenders remain after three grueling days in Event #36: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo Championship, as the battle for the bracelet and a top prize of $763,087 comes down to the wire. Philip Sternheimer takes the chip advantage into the heads-up finale, aiming for his first WSOP title. Across the table is two-time bracelet winner Bruno Furth, who’s already booked a title this summer after taking down the $5,000 PLO 8-Handed earlier in the series.

American pro and six-time bracelet winner Shaun Deeb bowed out in third place, pocketing $348,304 for his efforts. The 2018 WSOP Player of the Year will have to wait a bit longer to add number seven to his collection.

Source: WSOP, PokerNews