$25,750 Onyx SHRS Main Event ($5M GTD)
Day 3 Completed
2025 Onyx Super High Roller Series
$25,750 Onyx SHRS Main Event ($5M GTD)
Day: 3
Event Info
2025 Onyx Super High Roller Series
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 3
Buy-in
$25,750
Prize Pool
$5,504,750
Entries
227
Level
27
Blinds
250,000 / 500,000
Ante
500,000
Entries
9
Players Left
1
Players Left 1 / 227
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Level 27
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
The 2025 Onyx Super High Roller Series $25,750 SHRS Main Event has its champion, with Fahredin Mustafov topping a star-studded 227-entry field to claim the trophy and the massive $1,300,000 first-place prize. Mustafov navigated his way through a stacked final table before defeating "Kenar" in the very first hand of heads-up play to secure the win.
The event generated a prize pool of $5,504,750, attracting some of the biggest names in poker for a shot at one of the series’ most prestigious titles. "Kenar" had to settle for $820,000 after entering the final duel with a significant chip deficit, while American pro Matthew Wantman rounded out the podium in third place for $530,000.
The victory is the biggest of Mustafov’s career, according to TheHendonMob, and a defining moment for the Bulgarian on the international high roller circuit. The seven-figure payday also came with valuable Player of the Series points, giving him a boost in the overall standings.
$25,750 Onyx SHRS Main Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fahredin Mustafov | Bulgaria | $1,300,000 |
| 2 | Kenar | Turkey | $820,000 |
| 3 | Matthew Wantman | United States | $530,000 |
| 4 | Aren Bezhanyan | Armenia | $420,000 |
| 5 | Viacheslav Buldygin | Russia | $315,000 |
| 6 | Rahul Byrraju | India | $250,000 |
| 7 | Artur Martirosian | Russia | $200,000 |
| 8 | Vincent Huang | Australia | $155,000 |
| 9 | Roman Stoika | Russia | $121,750 |
Winner's Reaction
Mustafov didn’t have much to say after clinching the title, but the few words he shared carried plenty of joy. With his wife, children, and close friends Boris Kolev and Miroslav by his side, he described the $1,300,000 victory simply as “my big win.”
“My wife and my kids helped me a lot, and I’m very happy,” he said, clearly enjoying the moment with his family in the winner’s photo. He praised the atmosphere of the event, calling the tournament “amazing” and saying Merit was “super, super nice to play here.”
The Bulgarian also took time to acknowledge the people behind the scenes and watching from afar. “Staff is amazing, media is amazing, guys, viewers is amazing,” he said with a smile, before adding that “the floormen, everything is amazing.”
And for anyone thinking of skipping a trip to Merit, he had one final message: “If you don’t come to Merit, you have to come, believe me.”
Mustafov's Journey to the Title
After Roman Stoika and Vincent Huang had been eliminated, Mustafov found himself in a delicate spot with pocket kings against “Kenar.” Opting to just call preflop, he saw the ace-king of his opponent pair his ace on the flop, prompting a laydown that avoided what could have been a devasting clash.
Momentum quickly returned when his ten-nine connected for a pair against the ace-six of Viacheslav Buldygin, eliminating the Russian in fifth place and giving Mustafov a healthy stack as the tournament moved into its decisive stages.
The turning point came in a huge confrontation with Matthew Wantman. Opening on the button with pocket tens, Wantman was called by Mustafov in the big blind holding six-three of hearts. A queen-ten-deuce flop gave Wantman middle set, while Mustafov picked up a flush draw.
The turn brought the five of hearts to complete Mustafov's flush, and the river jack kept him in front. After checking all three streets, Mustafov responded to Wantman’s four-million river bet with a massive check-shove. With only a few time banks left, Wantman eventually released his hand, staying alive but surrendering the overwhelming chip lead to Mustafov.
From there, the Bulgarian player kept his foot on the gas, applying relentless pressure to the two shorter stacks. Wantman battled hard but ultimately bowed out in third when his pocket nines were cracked by Mustafov’s six-five, which improved to a straight on the river.
Heads-up play was over almost as soon as it began. On the very first hand, “Kenar” moved in with ace-six, only to find Mustafov waiting with ace-jack. The board ran clean, sealing the title for Mustafov and leaving “Kenar” to settle for the $820,000 runner-up prize.
Stay tuned to PokerNews for more live updates, chip counts, and highlights as the 2025 Onyx Super High Roller Series rolls on with more trophies still up for grabs.
Level 27
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
In the first hand of heads-up play, Fahredin Mustafov made it 1,200,000 and "Kenar" shoved for 7,800,000. Mustsfov called.
"Kenar": A♦6♣ 
Fahredin Mustafov: A♥J♦
Mustafov had a chance to win the lot, and was a huge favorite to do so.
A flop of 7♣Q♦3♦ changed nothing, and the 10♠ turn left Mustafov one card away from victory. The 8♠ on the river locked it up, and "Kenar" was out in second.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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56,775,000
8,300,000
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8,300,000 |
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Busted | |
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Level 27
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Here we go!
Level 27
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
There will be a short break while the two finalists prepare for heads up.
Level 27
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Fahredin Mustafov shoved the small blind and Matthew Wantman called in the big blind.
Matthew Wantman: 9♥9♦
Fahredin Mustafov: 6♦5♦
Wantman had a big lead, but was made to sweat as the 3♠4♣Q♣ flop gave Mustafov an open-ended straight draw. A K♦ on the turn changed nothing, but the 7♠ on the river sent Wantman to the rail in third as Mustafov made a straight.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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48,475,000
4,200,000
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4,200,000 |
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8,300,000
250,000
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250,000 |
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Busted | |
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Level 27
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Matthew Wantman shoved from the button for 1,725,000 and Fahredin Mustafov called in the big blind.
Matthew Wantman: A♠Q♣
Fahredin Mustafov: 9♦4♣
Mustafov was priced in and made a pair on the 10♠K♣9♠ flop to take the lead. Wantman did have a gutshot, but nothing changed on the 8♣ river. A Q♠ on the river did save Wantman, and he doubled up to keep in contention.
"Let's f***ing go," shouted Wantman.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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44,275,000
2,225,000
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2,225,000 |
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4,200,000
2,475,000
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2,475,000 |
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Level 27
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Matthew Wantman shoved from the small blind and "Kenar" called in the big blind for his stack of 4,025,000.
"Kenar": Q♦8♣
Matthew Wantman: J♣4♥
"Kenar" had made the right call, and was rewarded as the Q♣2♥6♣ flop gave him top pair. An A♦ on the turn locked it up, as the meaningless 5♥ came on the river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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8,550,000
2,775,000
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2,775,000 |
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1,725,000
4,025,000
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4,025,000 |
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Level 27
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Fahredin Mustafov shoved from the small blind and Matthew Wantman called for 2,625,000 in the big blind.
Matthew Wantman: K♥3♥
Fahredin Mustafov: 7♦3♦
Wantman was ahead, and the 2♥9♠Q♠ flop kept him in the lead. A K♣ on the turn locked it up, and the K♠ river gave Wantman trips to secure the double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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46,500,000
125,000
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125,000 |
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5,750,000
1,375,000
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1,375,000 |
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Level 27
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Fahredin Mustafov has been taking full control of the final table and keeps chipping away at his two short-stacked opponents.
"He's harassing us. Abusing us," "Kenar" joked to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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46,625,000
3,750,000
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3,750,000 |
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5,775,000
1,000,000
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1,000,000 |
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4,375,000
2,500,000
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2,500,000 |
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