WSOP 2025: Martin Kabrhel Captures Fourth Bracelet, Main Event Gets Underway

Martin Kabrhel Clinches the Mini Main Event for His Fourth WSOP Bracelet
 

Martin Kabrhel has capped off an extraordinary run in Event #75: $1,000 Mini Main Event. Outlasting a massive field of 10,794 entries, Kabrhel claimed the top prize and secured his fourth coveted WSOP gold bracelet. Along with the prestigious title, he pocketed 843.140$ and now sits atop the 2025 WSOP Player of the Year leaderboard.

Kabrhel’s previous three bracelets were all won at WSOP Europe in Rozvadov, making this triumph his first in Las Vegas. This summer alone, he’s already notched eight ITM finishes, made four final table appearances, and banked over 2 million dollars so far.

Kabrhel defeated American Alexander Yen heads-up before celebrating in his trademark lively style. Never one to shy away from the spotlight, he couldn’t resist cracking a joke after the win: “Everybody loves me! But honestly, the bracelet could use a few more diamonds.”

The WSOP 2025 Main Event Is Officially Underway! Chris Moneymaker Bows Out Early.
 

The wait is over, the 10.000$ WSOP Main Event has arrived. On Wednesday, July 2, Las Vegas once again hosted the world’s most prestigious poker tournament, with the annual race to crown poker’s unofficial world champion officially in motion. This 11-day marathon kicked off with Day 1A, with three more opening flights following through Saturday, July 5. Players can skip early flights and still register on Days 2abc or 2d before the start of Level 8.

Chris Moneymaker, the 2003 Main Event champ whose legendary win sparked the poker boom, won’t be building on his fairytale this year as he was eliminated on Day 1 after just a few hours of play.

Last year, Jonathan Tamayo made history by conquering a record-breaking Main Event field of 10,112 and banking 10 million dollars for his win. This year, expectations are rising for another huge turnout.

2025 Main Event Schedule:

• Day 1A – Wednesday, July 2
   
• Day 1B – Thursday, July 3
   
• Day 1C – Friday, July 4
   
• Day 1D – Saturday, July 5
   
• Day 2abc – Sunday, July 6
   
• Day 2d – Monday, July 7
   
• Day 3 – Tuesday, July 8
  (Play continues daily until the final table on July 16)

Fans can catch all the action from the 2025 WSOP Main Event with free streams on PokerStars and PokerGO via their YouTube or Twitch channels.

Phil Hellmuth Falls Short of the 7-Card Stud Hi-Lo Final
 

Event #77: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship is down to its final four. American Qinghai Pan returns as the chip leader with 5.265.000 and will be chasing his third WSOP bracelet when play resumes.

Day 3 drama centered on Phil Hellmuth, who started the day in fourth position. The record-setting 17-time WSOP bracelet winner ultimately finished 13th, so his quest for number 18 will have to wait.

Haxton Leads $100K PLO High Roller Final, Ivey in the Hunt
 

Action is heating up in one of the series’ most elite tournaments. Event #79: $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller is through two days of play, with the final table stacked with some of the biggest names in the game.

Isaac Haxton comes into the finale as chip leader. The high-stakes tournament shark will be gunning for his second WSOP title and a jaw-dropping 2.957.229$ payday.

Shaun Deeb, a six-time bracelet winner, and PLO specialist Lautaro Guerra from Spain are snapping at his heels. Triple bracelet winner Alex Foxen is close behind, while poker legend Phil Ivey is also in contention, looking to add a twelfth bracelet to his already stellar resume.

With so much star power in the field, this final table is almost guaranteed to deliver one of the most dramatic showdowns of WSOP 2025.

Source: WSOP, PokerNews, YouTube