WSOP 2025: Dennis Weiss Takes Down $25K PLO High Roller for His Second Bracelet

Dennis Weiss Wins Record-Breaking $25K PLO High Roller for Historic Second Bracelet
 

Event #51: $25,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha set a new standard at the WSOP this year with a record 489 entries and a prizepool soaring past $11.4 million. Dennis Weiss of Germany emerged victorious, capturing his second WSOP gold bracelet and pocketing 2.292.155$, the biggest score of his career.

After winning his first WSOP title last September at WSOP Europe in Rozvadov, Weiss once again proved he's among the game’s elite in four-card formats. In the final, Weiss went toe-to-toe with Michael Duek, gradually using aggressive play to tilt the momentum in his favor. “I actually haven’t been playing tournaments for that long. It’s kind of hilarious that I’ve already won two,” Weiss joked in his post-win interview. “I was always a cash game player. But maybe now I’m a tournament player.”

At the final table, Weiss also had to deal with Phil Ivey, but stayed composed and said he “just let the cards decide.” Weiss delivered a dominant performance from start to finish and locked up his first seven-figure score. The full replay of the final day’s action is available to watch on YouTube.

Seniors Event Down to Two Massive Chip Leaders Heading into the Final Table
 

The $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold’em (Event #48) is set for a dramatic final showdown, with just seven players left in the hunt for the bracelet and a first-place prize of 653.839$. After attracting an eye-popping 7,575 entries, the last day will kick off with two runaway chip leaders – Dennis Carlson (49.250.000) and Brett Lim (44.825.000), both holding more than double the stack of third place.

The final session resumes with blinds at 250,000/500,000 and can be followed live on YouTube with coverage starting at 10 p.m. local time.

Samuel Rosborough Triumphs in Freezeout for His First WSOP Bracelet
 

Event #52: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout drew 2,320 entries and built a prizepool of over $3 million. At the end of it all, Samuel Rosborough stood alone, claiming his first WSOP gold bracelet and a 410.426$ payday.

Rosborough navigated a gauntlet of seasoned pros and hungry amateurs alike. In the final heads-up, he denied Asher Conniff a shot at his second title, closing out the event with a rivered flush to clinch the victory and end Conniff’s run.

“It was pretty surreal… Suddenly I realized, wow, this really happened? I feel incredible gratitude for my friends and everyone who supported me,” said Rosborough, whose previous best result was just over 30,000$. From grinding turbo tournaments on a cruise ship, he now has a shot at the most prestigious title in Las Vegas. As he admitted, entering the Main Event is finally on his mind, even though it hadn’t been part of his plans before this week.

Matt Vengrin Finally Captures Elusive WSOP Gold After Years of Near Misses
 

After three runner-up finishes and nearly twenty years of grinding the circuit, Matt Vengrin has finally realized his dream. He shipped Event #54: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed for his maiden WSOP bracelet and a 306.791$ payday.

Known for his focus on mixed games, Vengrin defeated a 1,564-entry field and bested Bryce Yockey heads-up. The pivotal moment came when both players made full houses, but Vengrin’s was best. “Bryce is definitely the better player in this game,” said Vengrin modestly after the tournament, before adding, “But I just wanted that bracelet, no matter who was against me.”

Vengrin’s victory is even sweeter considering his history of three prior WSOP heads-up losses. This time, perseverance and experience paid off in a big way as he finally got his hands on poker’s most coveted prize.

Source: WSOP, PokerNews, YouTube