2025 PokerStars Open Philadelphia

$1,100 Main Event
Day: 1d
Event Info
2025 PokerStars Open Philadelphia
Final Results
Winner
Prize
$184,800
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,100
Prize Pool
$1,107,840
Entries
1,154
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
150,000 / 300,000
Ante
300,000
Players Info - Day 1d
Entries
509
Players Left
64
Players Left 1 / 1,154
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Level: 4

Blinds: 200/400

Ante: 400

No Action for Solomon

Level 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

Vince Solomon opened to 800 from under the gun, with Junsuk Kim tossing in the call from middle position. Matthew Hoynowski defended his big blind and the dealer revealed the 72A flop.

All three players checked to see the 7 turn, with Hoynowski checking again. Solomon slid out a bet of 4,000, earning a quick fold from Kim.

After taking a moment, Hoynowski also let his hand go and Solomon raked in the pot.

Player Chips Progress
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Matthew Hoynowski
58,000
Profile photo of Junsuk Kim us
Junsuk Kim
39,000
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Vince Solomon
24,000
24,000
24,000

Tags: Matthew HoynowskiVince SolomonJunsuk Kim

900 Entries and Counting

Level 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

The early levels of Day 1d have seen over 260 entries, bringing the tournament total to more than 900 overall entries.

The current prize pool is approaching $900,000, with plenty of time left to join the action. Late registration remains open until the start of Level 13 this evening.

Mostafa Keeps Betting

Level 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante
Ryan Mostafa
Ryan Mostafa

Action was three-way to the Q33 flop, where William Chonka checked in the big blind. Ryan Mostafa slid out a bet of 3,000, with the button getting out of the way before Chonka called.

Chonka checked again after seeing the 4 turn, opting to lay it down after Mostafa continued for 5,000 to take the pot.

Player Chips Progress
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Ryan Mostafa
76,000
36,000
36,000
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William Chonka
73,000
73,000
73,000

Tags: Ryan MostafaWilliam Chonka

George Calls Correctly

Level 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante
Rudolf George
Rudolf George

Alvaro Morgado checked the Q8K flop from the big blind, with Rudolf George doing the same on his left. David Elliott fired a bet of 1,500, with only George making the call.

Another check from George produced a bet of 3,000 from Elliott and the call was made. George checked one last time on the 3 river and Elliott bet 5,300.

After taking a moment, George tossed in the call. Elliott showed 65, while George tabled Q4 for a pair of queens to claim the pot.

Player Chips Progress
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Alvaro Morgado
56,000
56,000
56,000
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Rudolf George
34,000
16,000
16,000
Profile photo of David Elliott us
David Elliott
12,000
12,000
12,000

Tags: Alvaro MorgadoDavid ElliottRudolf George

Level: 5

Blinds: 300/500

Ante: 500

Largest Flight Continues to Build

Level 5 : Blinds 300/500, 500 ante
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The first four levels of the day produced more than 290 entries, already marking the largest opening flight of the week.

The tournament total is up to 935 entries, with late registration open until the start of Level 13.

Lydon Shows Down a Winner

Level 5 : Blinds 300/500, 500 ante

Jack Kwon opened to 1,500 from the cutoff, with Michael Lydon calling in the small blind and Danny Callahan doing the same in the big blind.

The A24 flop saw all three players check and the 5 turn hit the felt.

Another trio of checks led to the 8 river, where Lydon led out for 2,500. After taking a moment, Callahan raised to 9,000 and Kwon got out of the way.

Lydon took some time of his own before tossing in the call, showing down 76 for a straight. Callahan tabled Q8, seeing the pot slide to his right.

Player Chips Progress
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Danny Callahan
68,000
68,000
68,000
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Michael Lydon
38,000
38,000
38,000
Profile photo of Jack Kwon us
Jack Kwon
29,000
29,000
29,000

Tags: Danny CallahanJack KwonMichael Lydon

Batista Gets Value

Level 5 : Blinds 300/500, 500 ante
Ramon Batista
Ramon Batista

Aaron Fischer limped in middle position, with Ramon Batista also tossing in the call. Andrew Frankenberger completed in the small blind and Gilberto Garcia checked his big blind option.

Frankenberger led out for 800 on the 99A flop, with only Garcia and Batista making the call. The 5 turn saw Frankenberger check, with Garcia firing a bet of 1,200. Batista called again, while Frankenberger folded.

Garcia led the 10 river, betting 4,200. After taking some time, Batista slid out a raise to 16,000. Garcia counted his chips before announcing the call.

"Nice flop," said another player at the table as Batista showed A9 for a full house. Garcia quickly mucked and Batista took down a nice pot.

Player Chips Progress
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Ramon Batista
94,000
94,000
94,000
Profile photo of Gilberto Garcia us
Gilberto Garcia
54,000
54,000
54,000
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Andrew Frankenberger
41,000
41,000
41,000
WSOP 2X Winner
WPT 1X Winner
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Aaron Fischer
38,000
38,000
38,000

Tags: Aaron FischerAndrew FrankenbergerGilberto GarciaRamon Batista