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Chalot Denies Zerjav in the $1,050 Thursday Thrill

Matthew Pitt
Matthew Pitt
Benjamin Chalot
Benjamin Chalot

Ireland-based Frenchman Benjamin "BC1989RF" Chalot claimed his first WCOOP title and a cool $76,535 payday after coming out on top in the WCOOP 27-M: $1,050 PKO Thursday Thrill.

Day 1 of this two-day high-stakes event took place on September 11 and concluded on September 13, as September 12 was a rest day for the WCOOP grinders.

Any of the nine finalists would have made a worthy champion, but it was Chalot who bested them all to earn that honor. Chalot left the likes of Ognyan "cocojamb0" Dimov, Christian "WATnlos" Rudolph, and Vlad "dariepoker" Darie in his wake as he navigated his way to a heads-up battle with Slovenian superstar Blaz "Scarmak3r" Zerjav.

Chalot then defeated Zerjav in the one-on-one battle, which denied the latter his sixth WCOOP title; he would later secure that sixth win in the $1,050 FLO8 event. With bounties included, Chalot padded his PokerStars bankroll with $76,535, leaving Zerjav to collect a $42,883 consolation prize.

WCOOP 27-M: $1,050 PKO Thursday Thrill Final Table Results

RankPlayerCountryBountiesPrizeTotal Prize
1Benjamin "BC1989RF" ChalotIreland$43,183$33,352$76,535
2Blaz "Scarmak3r" ZerjavSlovenia$9,531$33,352$42,883
3CambadaDeMixosAustria$15,074$21,887$36,961
4BOOOOOM92United Kingdom$3,296$16,632$19,928
5Vlad "dariepoker" DarieRomania$1,875$12,639$14,514
6DangerzinnBrazil$3,960$9,604$13,564
7554477Brazil$3,093$7,298$10,391
8Christian "WATnlos" RudolphAustria$4,101$5,546$9,647
9Ognyan "cocojamb0" DimovBulgaria$4,593$4,444$9,037

Tags: PokerStarsWCOOP25Benjamin ChalotBlaz ZerjavChristian RudolphVlad DarieOgnyan Dimov

Blaz Zerjav Secures Sixth WCOOP Title

Matthew Pitt
Matthew Pitt
Blaz Zerjav
Blaz Zerjav

Blaz Zerjav became a six-time WCOOP champion after taking down WCOOP 33-H: $1,050 FLO8 6-Max.

A compact but star-studded field of 55 entrants fought it out over the $55,000 prize pool and the all-important WCOOP title. The top nine finishers shared that sum, with "Gambler4444" being the unfortunate soul who popped the money bubble.

As the clock ticked around toward 1:30 a.m. BST, Zerjav found himself heads-up against Austria's "Keep3r" for the title and the lion's share of the prize pool. Zerjav, who won his first WSOP bracelet over the summer, came out on top and captured WCOOP title number six and $17,364 in prize money.

WCOOP 33-H: $1,050 FLO8 6-Max Final Table Results

RankPlayerCountryPrize
1Blaz "Scarmak3r" ZerjavSlovenia$17,364
2Keep3rAustria$11,827
3FAL1stThailand$8,185
4Juicy_J_93Canada$5,665
5O.KlunssilaFinland$3,975
6SiKCalL_A7Canada$2,713
7Brandon-TinoUnited Kingdom$2,100

Tags: Blaz Zerjav

Big WCOOP Results on a Busy Saturday Night

Matthew Pitt
Matthew Pitt
2025 PokerStars WCOOP
2025 PokerStars WCOOP

Elton John once sang "Saturday night's alright for fighting", and there was certainly plenty of battles going on at the PokerStars 2025 World Championship Of Online Poker (WCOOP) tables on September 13. A total of 20 events crowned their worthy champions on the first day of the weekend, including a few high-profile first-time winners, and one player capturing their sixth title.

Jonathan "Proudflop" Proudfoot was the biggest single winner on Saturday, courtesy of coming out on top in the $5,200 buy-in edition of the Thursday Thrill. With progressive bounties included, Proudfoot scooped an impressive $120,603 to go with his second WCOOP gong.

In the $1,050 buy-in edition of the Thursday Thrill, Frenchman Benjamin "BC1989RF" Chalot came out on top and netted $76,535. Chalot denied Blaz "Scarmak3r" Zerjav heads-up, but Zerjav made amends later in the evening, becoming a six-time WCOOP champion after triumphing in the $1,050 Limit Omaha Hi-Lo.

Several other events were paused after their respective Day 1 conclusions. They included the $2,100 No-limit Hold'em where Patrick "pads1161" Leonard leads the final nine as he aims to get his hands on a 12th WCOOP title and a $42,645 top prize.

WCOOP Results From Saturday 13 September

EventEntrantsPrize PoolChampionPrize
WCOOP 24-L: $5.50 NLHE, $30K Gtd5,999$30,000blaboub$ 4,269
WCOOP 24-M: $55 NLHE, $150K Gtd3,219$160,950Mulatin181$ 23,167
WCOOP 24-H: $530 NLHE, $175K Gtd352$176,000AlwaysW1N515$ 32,411
WCOOP 26-L: $11 NLHE [Mystery Bounty], $100K Gtd10,877$106,594Beto Macedo CCH$ 5,286
WCOOP 26-M: $109 NLHE Mystery Bounty], $300K Gtd2,967$300,000Vidygal$ 21,844
WCOOP 26-H: $1,050 NLHE [Mystery Bounty], $275K Gtd250$275,000VladTheSlaye$ 68,911
$1,050 FL 2-7 Triple Draw [Triple Draw Championship], $60K Gtd67$67,000Swiftie4Life$ 21,153
WCOOP 27-L: $215 NLHE [Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill], $375K Gtd1,888$377,600sergstar18$ 42,701
WCOOP 27-M: $1,050 NLHE [Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill], $400K Gtd419$419,000Benjamin "BC1989RF" Chalot$ 76,535
WCOOP 27-H: $5,200 NLHE [Progressive KO, Thursday Thrill High Roller], $300K Gtd72$360,000Jonathan "Proudflop" Proudfoot$ 120,603
WCOOP 30-L: $5.50 NLHE [Deep Stack], $40K Gtd8,024$40,000mts-mml$ 5,620
WCOOP 31-L: $22 8-Game, $15K Gtd1,014$20,280ImDaBest514$ 3,314
WCOOP 31-M: $109 8-Game, $25K Gtd315$31,500Vibescu Mony$ 5,911
WCOOP 31-H: $530 8-Game, $30K Gtd75$37,500Samustti$ 9,334
WCOOP 33-L: $11 FLO8, $10K Gtd1,109$10,8680UILIP0$ 1,537
WCOOP 33-M: $109 FLO8, $20K Gtd224$22,400Zanos_Goda$ 4,404
WCOOP 33-H: $1,050 FLO8, $40K Gtd55$55,000Blaz "Scarmak3r" Zerjav$ 17,364
WCOOP 35-L: $11 NLHE [5-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $35K Gtd4,646$45,530donocosti17$ 4,131
WCOOP 35-M: $109 NLHE [5-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $100K Gtd1,139$113,900JRIXYZLE$ 13,565
WCOOP 35-H: $1,050 NLHE [5-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $125K Gtd112$125,000Dominatorftw$ 30,155

Tags: Blaz ZerjavPatrick LeonardPokerStarsVibescu MonyWCOOP25

WCOOP Weekend Preview: Mystery Bounties, Championships and Sunday Majors

Calum Grant
Calum Grant
wcoop
wcoop

After a scheduled day off on Friday, WCOOP returns with a jam-packed weekend schedule. From low-stakes grinders to high-rolling regulars, there’s something for everyone as deep stacks, mixed games, and huge Sunday majors take centre stage.

What’s Wrapping Up on Saturday

Before the new events kick off, several ongoing tournaments will crown champions on Saturday. That includes the $1,050 2-7 Triple Draw Championship, where Blaz “Scarmak3r” Zerjav leads the final seven, as well as all three editions of the Thursday Thrill ($215, $1,050, and $5,200 High Roller).

Saturday will also see the conclusion of multiple NLHE events, with buy-ins ranging from $5.50 to $530, plus three Mystery Bounty tournaments at the $11, $109, and $1,050 levels.

Saturday’s New Line-Up

Fresh tournaments begin Saturday at 10:05 UTC with the Deep Stack NLHE trio ($5.50, $55, and $530), followed by three versions of the 8-Game mix at 11:30 UTC. Later in the day, players can jump into the always popular Saturday KO Progressive Bounties ($11, $109, $1,050), alongside FLO8 and standard NLHE formats. The evening closes out with 5-Max Turbo PKOs to keep the action fast and furious.

Sunday Spotlight: The Big Guarantees

Sunday is traditionally the busiest day of WCOOP, and this week is no exception. The schedule features the $109 Sunday Million with a $1 million guarantee, the $1,050 Sunday High Roller ($750K gtd), and the $10,300 Super High Roller ($500K gtd).

Also beginning on Sunday is the $5,200 NLHE 6-Max Championship, boasting a $650K guarantee, alongside a trio of 5-Card PLO events and several Progressive KO formats. The weekend wraps up with three Turbo events, including the $5,200 edition.

Weekend Highlights at a Glance

DayDateTime (ET)Event
Sat13-Sep10:05WCOOP 30-L: $5.50 NLHE [Deep Stack], $40K Gtd
Sat13-Sep10:05WCOOP 30-M: $55 NLHE [Deep Stack], $150K Gtd
Sat13-Sep10:05WCOOP 30-H: $530 NLHE [Deep Stack], $175K Gtd
Sat13-Sep11:30WCOOP 31-L: $22 8-Game, $15K Gtd
Sat13-Sep11:30WCOOP 31-M: $109 8-Game, $25K Gtd
Sat13-Sep11:30WCOOP 31-H: $530 8-Game, $30K Gtd
Sat13-Sep12:30WCOOP 32-L: $11 NLHE [Progressive KO, Saturday KO], $100K Gtd
Sat13-Sep12:30WCOOP 32-M: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Saturday KO], $300K Gtd
Sat13-Sep12:30WCOOP 32-H: $1,050 NLHE [Progressive KO, Saturday KO], $300K Gtd
Sat13-Sep13:30WCOOP 33-L: $11 FLO8, $10K Gtd
Sat13-Sep13:30WCOOP 33-M: $109 FLO8, $20K Gtd
Sat13-Sep13:30WCOOP 33-H: $1,050 FLO8, $40K Gtd
Sat13-Sep15:05WCOOP 34-L: $22 NLHE, $50K Gtd
Sat13-Sep15:05WCOOP 34-M: $215 NLHE, $100K Gtd
Sat13-Sep15:05WCOOP 34-H: $2,100 NLHE, $150K Gtd
Sat13-Sep16:30WCOOP 35-L: $11 NLHE [5-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $35K Gtd
Sat13-Sep16:30WCOOP 35-M: $109 NLHE [5-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $100K Gtd
Sat13-Sep16:30WCOOP 35-H: $1,050 NLHE [5-Max, Turbo, Progressive KO], $125K Gtd
Sun14-Sep08:05WCOOP 36-L: $11 NLHE [Sunday Kickoff], $50K Gtd
Sun14-Sep08:05WCOOP 36-M: $109 NLHE [Sunday Kickoff], $175K Gtd
Sun14-Sep08:05WCOOP 36-H: $1,050 NLHE [Sunday Kickoff], $175K Gtd
Sun14-Sep10:05WCOOP 37-L: $5.50 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Warm-Up], $35K Gtd
Sun14-Sep10:05WCOOP 37-M: $55 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Warm-Up], $175K Gtd
Sun14-Sep10:05WCOOP 37-H: $530 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Warm-Up], $250K Gtd
Sun14-Sep12:30WCOOP 38-L: $109 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday Million], $1M Gtd
Sun14-Sep12:30WCOOP 38-M: $1,050 NLHE [Progressive KO, Sunday High Roller], $750K Gtd
Sun14-Sep12:30WCOOP 38-H: $10,300 NLHE [Progressive KO, Super High Roller], $500K Gtd
Sun14-Sep12:30$5,200 NLHE [6-Max, NLHE 6-Max Championship], $650K Gtd
Sun14-Sep13:30WCOOP 39-L: $22 5-Card PLO, $30K Gtd
Sun14-Sep13:30WCOOP 39-M: $215 5-Card PLO, $80K Gtd
Sun14-Sep13:30WCOOP 39-H: $2,100 5-Card PLO, $150K Gtd
Sun14-Sep15:05WCOOP 40-L: $55 NLHE [7-Max, Progressive KO, Single Re-Entry], $150K Gtd
Sun14-Sep15:05WCOOP 40-M: $215 NLHE [7-Max, Progressive KO, Single Re-Entry], $200K Gtd
Sun14-Sep15:05WCOOP 40-H: $1,050 NLHE [7-Max, Progressive KO, Single Re-Entry], $150K Gtd
Sun14-Sep16:30WCOOP 41-L: $55 NLHE [Turbo], $175K Gtd
Sun14-Sep16:30WCOOP 41-M: $530 NLHE [Turbo], $175K Gtd
Sun14-Sep16:30WCOOP 41-H: $5,200 NLHE [Turbo], $175K Gtd

Qualify for the WCOOP Main Events This Weekend

Calum Grant
Calum Grant

The 2025 WCOOP Main Events get underway on Sunday, September 28 at 12:30 p.m. ET, with $9 million guaranteed across the $109 Low, $1,050 Medium, and $10,300 High editions.

You don’t need to pay full price to play. PokerStars is running satellites with added seats, giving you extra chances to qualify for a fraction of the buy-in. Highlights include $5.50 Mega Sats into the $109 Main Event with 30, 50, and even 100 seats added this weekend. For the $1,050 Main Event, $5.50 feeders run daily into $55 Mega Sats, while even the $10,300 World Championship can be reached from just $2.20.

See the full guide to qualifying for the WCOOP Main Events

Play WCOOP on PokerStars!

Calum Grant
Calum Grant

Don’t just watch the world’s best compete, take your place at the tables. With buy-ins for every bankroll and satellites running around the clock, PokerStars puts you right in the middle of the WCOOP action.

Whether you’re chasing a title or looking for your first deep run, join the action today and play your way into the spotlight.

Zerjav Leads Final Seven in WCOOP 2-7 Triple Draw Championship

Calum Grant
Calum Grant
Blaz Zerjav
Blaz Zerjav

Blaz “Scarmak3r” Zerjav continues to shine at WCOOP, and he’s now in pole position for another title. The Slovenian bagged the chip lead in the $1,050 2-7 Triple Draw Championship (WCOOP 24-H), which attracted 67 entries to create a $67,000 prize pool.

Just seven players remain heading into the final day, and Zerjav leads the way with 1,764,375. He’s followed by "Swiftie4Life" (1,425,000) and "FAL1st" (1,051,975), while Terrence "Unassigned" Chan, "Fmpire", and Joao "Naza114" Vieira are among those still in contention. The eventual winner will pocket $21,131.

$1,050 2-7 Triple Draw Championship Chip Counts

RankPlayerChips
1Blaz "Scarmak3r" Zerjav1,764,375
2Swiftie4Life1,425,000
3FAL1st1,051,975
4timbateamproo900,000
5Fmpire681,250
6Terrence "Unassigned" Chan554,900
7Joao "Naza114" Vieira322,500

Another Shot in the Thursday Thrill

Zerjav isn’t just chasing one title. He also returns for Day 2 of the $1,050 Thursday Thrill (WCOOP 27-M), where he sits third in chips with 1,185,252 among the final 46 players. That event has a $419,000 prize pool, giving Zerjav another serious shot at boosting his already impressive WCOOP tally.

Leonard Chasing 12th WCOOP Title in Thursday Thrill High Roller

Calum Grant
Calum Grant
Patrick Leonard
Patrick Leonard

The $5,200 NLHE Progressive KO [Thursday Thrill High Roller] (WCOOP 27-H) is down to its final nine players, and all eyes are on Patrick “pads1161” Leonard as he looks to secure a 12th WCOOP title.

Leonard bagged 1,355,074 chips, good for second in the counts, with only "Sintoras" (1,693,475) ahead of him. Sintoras, who already has three WCOOP titles to his name, is in prime position to chase a fourth.

The final table is one of the most stacked of the series so far. Renan “Internet93o” Bruschi (1,085,011) returns as one of the big stacks, joined by Jonathan “Proudflop” Proudfoot (626,771), and WCOOP 20-H winner "Team PokerBR" (313,468), who is seeking a second title of the week. Online legend Niklas “Lena900” Astedt also advanced with 248,036, ensuring no shortage of star power.

Each remaining player is guaranteed $5,770, while the eventual champion will walk away with $42,478 plus whatever bounties they can collect along the way.

$5,200 Thursday Thrill High Roller Chip Counts

RankPlayerBountiesChips
1Sintoras$10,0001,693,475
2Patrick "pads1161" Leonard$4,3751,355,074
3Renan "Internet93o" Bruschi$9,6881,085,011
4Stonedream$9,063865,447
5efkinis24$12,125778,248
6Jonathan "Proudflop" Proudfoot$8,125626,771
7Team PokerBR$5,625313,468
8Niklas "Lena900" Astedt$2,500248,036
9flerrehuve—234,470

Play resumes on Saturday, September 13 at 18:05 UTC, when a champion will be crowned

Nemeth and "roo_400" Win Sixth WCOOP Titles

Calum Grant
Calum Grant
Andras Nemeth
Andras Nemeth

Two familiar names joined the elite six-time champion club on Thursday night at WCOOP, as Andras “probirs” Nemeth and "roo_400" both secured career title number six in their respective events.

Nemeth Continues PLO Dominance

Nemeth has built a reputation as one of the most consistent performers in Pot-Limit Omaha, and he added another accolade by winning the $1,050 PLO [6-Max] (WCOOP 21-H). The two-day championship event drew 136 entries, generating a $136,000 prize pool.

Nemeth collected $28,547 for first place, with jedimaster82 taking second for $21,942 and Markus “O.Klunssila” Ristola completing the podium for $16,866. The victory was Nemeth’s fourth PLO title at WCOOP, and his sixth overall, with all of them coming since 2020.

WCOOP 21-H: $1,050 PLO [6-Max] Final Table Results

PlacePlayerPrize
1Andras "probirs" Nemeth$28,547
2jedimaster82$21,942
3Markus "O.Klunssila" Ristola$16,866
4boyka dk$12,964
5Sintoras$9,964
6Elku35$7,659
7IN_THE_ZONE$5,993

roo_400 Returns to the Winner’s Circle; Spraggy Makes the Final Table

Ben Spragg
Ben Spragg

In the $530 NLHE Turbo Progressive KO (WCOOP 29-H), it was long-time grinder roo_400 who emerged victorious. The event attracted 201 entries to create a $100,500 prize pool, with half going to the regular payouts and half to the bounty pool.

roo_400 banked $21,870 in total after defeating "ch1nE5eMaN" heads-up. The win marked their first WCOOP title since 2022, when they completed a rare hat trick of victories in a single series.

The final also featured PokerStars ambassador Benjamin “Spraggy” Spragg, who bowed out in eighth place for just under $3,000.

WCOOP 29-H: $530 NLHE [Turbo, Progressive KO] Final Table Results

PlacePlayerBountiesPrizeTotal
1roo_400$13,035$8,835$21,870
2ch1nE5eMaN$3,586$8,835$12,421
3RicoMinibAby$1,516$5,951$7,467
4leandroM13$125$4,598$4,723
5Chris "ImDaNuts" Oliver$1,187$3,552$4,739
6Leonard "Grozzorg" Maue$3,590$2,745$6,335
7Caique "KaikeSilva" Silva$1,032$2,120$3,152
8Benjamin "Spraggy" Spragg$1,359$1,638$2,997
9AdoptAMonkey$1,187$1,344$2,531

"B00mslang" Wins Two Titles in One Night at WCOOP

Calum Grant
Calum Grant
wcoop
wcoop

Winning one title at WCOOP is an achievement most players dream about. Winning two on the same night? That’s something truly special.

That’s exactly what Germany's "B00mslang" managed on September 11, becoming the only player of the day — and the third this series — to capture two WCOOP titles in one session.

The feat puts them alongside Blaz “Scarmak3r” Zerjav and Vladimir “SerVlaMin” Minko, the only others to have pulled off the double so far in 2025.

Title No. 1: Triumph in the $109 PLO

B00mslang’s run began in the $109 Pot-Limit Omaha event, which attracted 609 entries, surpassing its $50,000 guarantee to create a $60,900 prize pool.

The eventual champion navigated a 7-handed final table that included Jussi “calvin7v” Nevanlinna, before sealing the deal for $10,649 and their maiden WCOOP title.

PlacePlayerPrize
1B00mslang$10,649
2Spuver22$7,440
3Glad3$5,197
4Jussi "calvin7v" Nevanlinna$3,631
5gaggibeilin$2,536
6kiichi001$1,772
7Mr_Negreanu$1,422

Title No. 2: Closing Out the $1,050 NLHE Turbo

Barely hours later, B00mslang was back at another final table, this time in the fast-paced $1,050 NLHE 6-Max Turbo. The event drew 143 entries, building a $150,000 prize pool.

In a tough line-up that featured Alexandros “Pwndidi” Theologis, Pascal “Pass_72” Lefrancois, and the aforementioned Minko, B00mslang once again went all the way. After defeating Enrico “WhaTisL0v3” Camosci heads-up, they secured a second trophy on the night along with a $31,485 payday.

With two trophies and combined winnings of $42,134, B00mslang transformed themselves from a first-time champion into one of the breakout names of WCOOP 2025.

PlacePlayerPrize
1B00mslang$31,485
2Enrico "WhaTisL0v3" Camosci$24,201
3Alexandros "Pwndidi" Theologis$18,602
4netsyilver$14,298
5Pascal "Pass_72" Lefrancois$10,991
6Vladimir "SerVlaMin" Minko$8,448
7denispoker$6,610
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