Spotlight Shines on São Paulo as R$20,000,000 Guaranteed Championship Takes Centre Stage
Returning to the beating heart of Brazil, São Paulo’s WTC Sheraton will once again proudly host the 2025 BSOP Millions Championship, spanning the next seven days.
As the largest poker festival ever to land on South American soil, the series puts its scale on full display with its marquee R$30,000 ($6,000 USD) BSOP Championship, which boasts a colossal R$20,000,000 ($4,000,000 USD) guarantee.
There will be a total of four starting flights, beginning with Day 1a today at 2:00 p.m. local time. Each player will start with a 100,000 stack, with blinds opening at 300/600 and a 600 big blind ante.
All starting flights will feature ten hour-long levels, with a 75-minute dinner break scheduled at the end of Level 6. Late registration will be available until the start of Level 9, and players may re-enter once per flight.
Day 1 Schedule - All Flights
| Level | Duration | Small Blind | Big Blind | BB Ante |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 mins | 300 | 600 | 600 |
| 2 | 60 mins | 400 | 800 | 800 |
| Break | 15 mins | |||
| 3 | 60 mins | 500 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 4 | 60 mins | 600 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Break | 15 mins | |||
| 5 | 60 mins | 800 | 1,600 | 1,600 |
| 6 | 60 mins | 1,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Dinner Break | 75 mins | |||
| 7 | 60 mins | 1,000 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| 8 | 60 mins | 1,500 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Break | 15 mins | End of Registration | ||
| 9 | 60 mins | 2,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| 10 | 60 mins | 2,500 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
All players who progress from their respective flights will return for Day 2, which is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, November 26. The blind levels will increase to a 90-minute clock, and players will compete for a further six levels.
The event will crown a champion on November 29, wrapping up seven days of competition with one player etching their name into BSOP history.
For anyone seeking inspiration or a reminder of just how life-changing this event can be, they need only glance back at last year’s BSOP Millions Champion, Marcos Kenne. The Brazilian emerged victorious from 503 entrants, lifting the trophy and securing $369,514.
BSOP Millions Championship 2024 - Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize (R$) | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcos Kenne | Brazil | R$2,140,000 | $369,514 |
| 2 | Paulo Goncalves | Brazil | R$1,346,500 | $232,500 |
| 3 | Dennys Ramos | Brazil | R$965,170 | $166,656 |
| 4 | Murilo Milhomem | Brazil | R$760,160 | $131,257 |
| 5 | Blas Torres | Argentina | R$597,270 | $103,131 |
| 6 | Rafael Mota | Brazil | R$466,520 | $80,554 |
| 7 | Breno Drumond | Brazil | R$351,250 | $60,650 |
| 8 | Joao Vieira | Portugal | R$244,850 | $42,278 |
| 9 | Diego Ventura | Peru | R$193,900 | $33,481 |
Be sure to stay tuned to PokerNews for all the major moments, chip counts, and live coverage throughout the 2025 BSOP Championship.