The bubble has burst in the $100,000 Triton PLO Main Event in spectacular fashion.
The $10.3 million prize pool was at stake with two simultaneous all-ins. One involving two Poker Hall of Famers in the shape of Daniel Negreanu and Phil Ivey, and the other between Ben Tollerene and Nacho Barbero.
With a min-cash of $161,000 on the line, click here to find out who emerged victorius!
High-stakes legend Jason Koon is changing his relationship with poker. After nearly two decades at the top, Koon is choosing to play with less volume and more intention, defining his future by operational discipline, mental clarity, and prioritizing his young family.
For the PokerStars Ambassador, success is no longer measured in prize money but rather legacy and ensuring that every session "Has to Matter." Read more about Koon's evolving career
There's more than glory up for grabs at the 2025 WSOP Paradise festival, with the new Paradise Parlay promotion.
Players could pocket an extra $250,000 on top of regular tournament winnings in the $60 million guaranteed $25,000 Super Main Event, if they're fortunate enough to win.
The initiative offers a tiered bonus structure for players who’ve already enjoyed strong results in 2025. Roughly 2,000 players are expected to qualify for the promotion. Eligibility is reserved for those who have:
Any eligible participant who cashes in the Super Main Event earns an additional $25,000, while those who reach the final table will receive $100,000. If any eligible player goes on to win the event outright, they'll take home the ultimate prize: $250,000.
The tournament clock shows 390 of 755 players remaining in Event #2: $2,500 WSOP Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty.
The players are now on a 60-minute dinner break. When they return there will be three 40-minute levels before late registration closes.
Here are the top 10 chip counts on dinner break:
| Rank | Player | Chip Count |
| 1 | Mike Gorodinsky | 355,000 |
| 2 | Omar Lakhdari | 345,000 |
| 3 | Ernest Chevrette | 320,000 |
| 4 | Andrew Chen | 305,000 |
| 5 | Lee Rzentkowski | 275,000 |
| 6 | Larry Hirschfield | 272,500 |
| 7 | Marcus Cohen | 268,500 |
| 8 | Andrew Nichols | 264,000 |
| 9 | Zhicheng Miao | 262,000 |
| 10 | Fenghua Cai | 252,000 |
The 103-player Triton $100,000 PLO Main Event is down to just 21, with start-of-day chip leader Sam Soverel still in the lead. It had been Daniel Negreanu hot on his heels, but Kid Poker's stack has taken a hit and he now sits with around 25 big blinds.
A reminder that just 17 places will be paid in this one, with the tournament set to play down to a winner today. Here are the current Top 10 Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Chip Count |
| 1 | Sam Soverel | 3,200,000 |
| 2 | Philip Sternheimer | 2,150,000 |
| 3 | Joni Jouhkimainen | 2,020,000 |
| 4 | Richard Gryko | 1,960,000 |
| 5 | Ben Lamb | 1,955,000 |
| 6 | Nacho Barbero | 1,835,000 |
| 7 | András Németh | 1,620,000 |
| 8 | Dan Dvoress | 1,500,000 |
| 9 | Ben Tollerene | 1,350,000 |
| 10 | Kayhan Mokri | 1,160,000 |
If you’re planning to play at WSOP Paradise, there are several convenient ways to fund your buy-in. Players can use PayPal, ACH, or Bank Wire directly through WSOP+, or take advantage of crypto options also available via WSOP+.
For traditional bank transfers, participants should complete a front money application directly with Atlantis. Any questions about this process can be directed to [email protected]
If you prefer to pay in person, buy-ins can be made at the Cash Desk using Atlantis chips on Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas. For any additional support or general inquiries, the WSOP Paradise team is available at [email protected]
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Get ready for more WSOP action in 2026, after the first five months of destinations have been announced. From January through May, the 2026 WSOP Circuit features 18 stops in the United States, plus six international legs.
Things kick off on New Year's Day at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada, with plenty of the WSOP Circuit's most popular venues are also present and correct through the first half of the year.
These include Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Oklahoma (January 8-19), Harrah's Cherokee in Cherokee, North Carolina (February 12-23 and May 7-18), and the huge Commerce Casino in California (May 7-18).
