$1,100 Main Event
Day 2 Completed
2025 PokerStars Open Philadelphia
$1,100 Main Event
Day: 2
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 2
2025 PokerStars Open Philadelphia
Buy-in
$1,100
Prize Pool
$1,107,840
Entries
1,154
Level
33
Blinds
150,000 / 300,000
Ante
300,000
Entries
146
Players Left
1
Level 33
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
As the grind of the final day at the PokerStars Open Philadelphia series wore on, Edward Leonard insisted that winning was not his focus in the $1,100 Main Event.
All 146 returning players were looking to make a deep run at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, and it took more than 18 hours of play to reach the final three contenders. The trio paused the clock to look at a deal, one that left Leonard finally realizing what he had just accomplished.
After reaching an agreement with Guan Huang and Frank Funaro, it was time to let all of that exhaustion and emotion out.
“I feel pretty great,” the newly crowned champion told PokerNews after the deal was concluded. “It’s a been a pretty sick start to the year for me, definitely didn’t expect this one but I mean, I ran pretty pure.”
That start to 2025 includes a pair of top 10 finishes in Atlantic City, but this score of $147,806 marks the largest of his career to date.
“It feels good to take down a big one,” Leonard continued. “I’ve had a lot of smaller live wins but this is a big one.” The seasoned poker pro outlasted 1,154 entries in the inaugural event, taking home the largest share of the $1,107,840 prize pool.
$1,100 PokerStars Open Main Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward Leonard | United States | $147,806* |
| 2 | Guan Huang | United States | $126,507* |
| 3 | Frank Funaro | United States | $125,708* |
| 4 | William Beer | United States | $62,760 |
| 5 | Adam Agaev | United States | $47,415 |
| 6 | Norman Rogers | United States | $38,330 |
| 7 | Dan McGinnis | United States | $31,660 |
| 8 | Michael Bohmerwald | United States | $25,095 |
| 9 | Norman Rodriguez | Dominican Republic | $18,625 |
*Denotes Three-Way Deal
Marathon Day 2
The action began Sunday at 11:15 a.m. local time, and Leonard had to wait until 5:45 a.m. Monday morning to get his hands on the PokerStars Main Event trophy. He was among the larger stacks to begin the day, and understood how to navigate this massive field.
“You kind of have to pay attention and figure people out, and then just running hot is always a good idea.” Asked about his ability to stay strong mentally during the marathon final day, Leonard had a strategy for that too. “A little bit of caffeine, not too much, I was standing up a lot in between hands trying to stay awake, anything to keep the blood flowing.”
Play was deep all day long, with many notable names bowing out along the way. That included PokerStars Ambassador Maria Konnikova, who survived into Level 20 before getting her short stack in against big slick.
As the field began to thin, Leonard insists that he never envisioned taking down the title here in Philadelphia. “These fields are so big you just never think about winning, even the final table, winning is not the focus, you just kind of take it as it goes.”
Final Table Action
The final table was determined just before midnight, and Leonard scored the first knockout by catching two pair against Joseph Barrett.
From there, Leonard battled his way to the front of the pack before winning the final hand of the early morning, taking down a flip against William Beer to take a commanding chip lead.
After the final three agreed on a deal, Leonard got a look at his newest piece of poker hardware and was immediately impressed.
“It’s gorgeous,” he exclaimed. “This one is going to be a lot bigger than the rest of them, so I might have to find a special spot for it.”
That concludes our coverage of the first ever PokerStars Open Philadelphia, but be sure to check out our live reporting from other notable events around the poker world.
Level 33
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
The players have come to agreement on a three-way chop. As the chip leader, Edward Leonard was declared the winner and will take home the PokerStars trophy.
The payout numbers are as follows. Stay tuned for a full recap on the final day.
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward Leonard | $147,806 |
| 2 | Guan Huang | $126,507 |
| 3 | Frank Funaro | $125,708 |
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
46,160,000
24,060,000
|
24,060,000 |
|
Busted | |
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Busted | |
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Level 33
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
The three remaining players have asked that the clock be paused while they run numbers.
Level 33
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
William Beer and Edward Leonard traded raises until all of Beer's stack was in the middle.
William Beer: 7♣7♥ 
Edward Leonard: A♠J♠
Leonard hit the J♣K♠A♣ flop, taking the lead with two pair. Beer could not improve on the 6♠ turn or 8♥ river, ending his run in fourth position.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
22,100,000
5,200,000
|
5,200,000 |
|
Busted |
Level 33
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $184,800 |
| 2 | $130,525 |
| 3 | $84,695 |
| 4 | $62,760 |
Level: 33
Blinds: 150,000/300,000
Ante: 300,000
Level 32
: Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
Adam Agaev moved all in on the button and Frank Funaro asked for a count in the big blind. The dealer counted out Agaev's stack of 3,350,000, and Funaro took some time before sticking in the call.
Adam Agaev: J♣J♦
Frank Funaro: Q♠J♠
Agaev shook his head as Funaro connected for trip queens on the 7♦Q♣2♣8♠Q♦ runout, ending his tournament with a fifth-place finish.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
12,600,000
3,800,000
|
3,800,000 |
|
|
||
|
Busted | |
Level 32
: Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
Guan Huang opened to 525,000 from under the gun, with William Beer calling in the small blind and Frank Funaro defending his big blind.
Beer and Funaro checked the A♠9♦7♣ flop and Huang continued for 575,000. Beer got out of the way before Funaro made the call.
Funaro then led out for 600,000 on the 7♥ turn and Huang slid in the call. Both players checked the K♦ river, with Funaro tabling 10♦8♦.
Huang showed A♥8♥, good enough to claim the pot and rake in the chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
9,600,000
1,200,000
|
1,200,000 |
|
|
8,800,000
2,600,000
|
2,600,000 |
|
|
||
|
|
6,850,000
950,000
|
950,000 |
Level 32
: Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
William Beer limped in the cutoff and Frank Funaro raised to 650,000 on the button. Beer made the call and the 7♠3♥J♣ flop was flipped over.
Beer checked to Funaro, who continued for 450,000. The call was made and the 3♦ hit the turn. Another check from Beer was met with a bet of 1,400,000 from Funaro.
That produced a fold from Beer, as Funaro raked in the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
11,400,000
800,000
|
800,000 |
|
|
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7,800,000
3,300,000
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3,300,000 |
