Adrián Mateos Joins Poker’s Elite
Last night saw the conclusion of the special hybrid event, the $3,200 NLH High Roller. This unique tournament kicked off online before shifting to a live final table at the Horseshoe Casino. The lineup was packed with world-class talent, headlined by Alex Kulev and Adrián Mateos.
In the end, it was Kulev and Mateos who squared off in a thrilling heads-up showdown for the title. Despite entering with a commanding 4:1 lead in chips, Kulev couldn't close the deal, as Mateos put on yet another display of world-class skill. Mateos completed the comeback, claiming both the top prize of $253,080 and, most importantly his fifth WSOP bracelet. The Spanish star now boasts a perfect 5-for-5 record in WSOP heads-up situations - a truly remarkable feat.
With this latest victory, Mateos becomes just the fifth player in history to win five WSOP bracelets before turning 30, joining an exclusive club that includes legends like Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth, Allen Cunningham, and Daniel Alaei. He also surpassed the $54 million mark in total live earnings on Hendon Mob, further solidifying his grip on eighth place on poker’s all-time money list.
| # | Name | Country | Payout |
| 1 | Adrián Mateos | Spain | $253,080 |
| 2 | Alex Kulev | Bulgaria | $186,480 |
| 3 | Rohan Sanganeria | United States | $139,860 |
| 4 | Jeffrey Fritz | United States | $99,900 |
| 5 | Anthony Hu | United States | $66,600 |
| 6 | Georgios Sotiropoulos | Greece | $46,620 |
| 7 | Jonathan Dokler | United States | $33,300 |
| 8 | Alan Sternberg | United States | $26,640 |
Chidwick Narrowly Misses Third Bracelet
It was another action-packed night for poker fans around the world as the $50k PLO High Roller final table played out under the bright lights. From a field of 194 entries, only a handful remained to battle over a prizepool of more than $2 million, featuring major names like Dylan Linde, Biao Ding, Manuel Stojanovic, and Stephen Chidwick.
The finale culminated in a heads-up duel between Linde and Chidwick, with both players chasing their third WSOP bracelet. Linde entered the decider with a massive 90:6 big blind advantage, which meant the match was settled in just the second hand. Chidwick held 9 d 8 s 8 c 5 c and needed help against Linde's A d K h T s 2 s, but another ace and a deuce on the board sealed the win for Linde’s superior hand.
Stephen Chidwick had to settle for the runner-up payout of $1.430.938. Meanwhile, Dylan Linde secured his third career WSOP bracelet and took home $2.146.414 for the victory.
| # | Name | Country | Payout |
| 1 | Dylan Linde | USA | $2.146.414 |
| 2 | Stephen Chidwick | United Kingdom | $1.430.938 |
| 3 | Richard Gryko | United Kingdom | $1.000.423 |
| 4 | Biao Ding | China | $713.762 |
| 5 | Manuel Stojanovic | Austria | $519.892 |
| 6 | Ka Kwan Lau | Hong Kong | $386.768 |
| 7 | Quan Zhou | China | $294.013 |
| 8 | Dirk Gerritse | Netherlands | $228.489 |
Sources: WSOP, PokerNews, TheHendonMob