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Who Qualifies for the WSOP 2025 Paradise Parlay?

Will Shillibier
Will Shillibier
2025 Paradise Parlay
2025 Paradise Parlay

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:

  • Cashed in seven or more live bracelet events during the 2025 WSOP in Las Vegas,
  • Cashed in the WSOP Main Event, or
  • Won a WSOP bracelet this year, including those from WSOP Europe or WSOP Online.

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.

Defending Champion Spotlight: Lautaro Guerra

Will Shillibier
Will Shillibier
Lautaro Guerra
Lautaro Guerra

When Spanish pro Lautaro Guerra arrived at WSOP Paradise last year, he already had a vision: winning the $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Super High Roller. Three days later, that vision became reality as he captured his first WSOP gold bracelet and a career-best $2,126,770 payday.

Event #3: $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Super High Roller Final Table Results

PlacePlayerCountryPrize
1Lautaro GuerraSpain$2,126,770
2Ben TollereneUnited States$1,577,660
3Jared BleznickUnited States$1,170,360
4Veselin KarakitukovBulgaria$868,220
5Jason KoonUnited States$644,070
6Pascal LeFrancoisCanada$477,800
7Patrik AntoniusFinland$354,440
8Sorel MizziCanada$277,230

“During the whole tournament, I had that feeling like I was going to win it, even before coming here,” Guerra said after the victory. “You have to visualize yourself winning, and you achieve it.”

The event marked just the fifth six-figure PLO tournament in poker history and the first ever held at WSOP Paradise. With 88 entries and an $8.8 million prize pool, it became a record-setting showdown of the world’s best four-card specialists.

After a grueling Day 2, play was extended into an added Day 3, where Guerra came from behind to flip the script against eventual runner-up Ben Tollerene. His pocket aces held in a key all-in to seize control, and one hand later, he sealed the win.

“This is the dream of any poker player,” Guerra said. “We all want that bracelet — and to win it in a 100K feels amazing.”

Gryko Storms Up the Leaderboard

Will Shillibier
Will Shillibier
Richard Gryko
Richard Gryko

Richard Gryko now leads the final nine in the $75,000 Triton Pot-Limit Omaha thanks in part to a massive hand against Ben Lamb.

Gryko opened and Lamb defended his big blind. Lamb check-called a bet of 175,000 into a pot of 375,000 on the A♥6♣5♣ flop and the turn was the Q♦

Lamb checked and Gryko bet 500,000. Lamb check-raised all in and Gryko called for his last 1,500,000.

Richard Gryko: A♣A♦9♠8♠ All in
Ben Lamb: Q♣Q♠K♣9♥

The river was the 9♦ and Gryko's top set handed up a double up and the chip lead

Tags: Richard GrykoBen Lamb

Down to 10 in the $75,000 Triton Pot-Limit Omaha

Will Shillibier
Will Shillibier

Frederic Normand and Eelis Parssinen have both hit the rail in Event #2: $75,000 Triton PLO 6-Handed, with the remaining ten players guaranteed $181,000.

RankPlayerChip Count
1stDylan Weisman3,305,000
2ndBen Lamb3,130,000
3rdStephen Chidwick2,640,000
4thMatthias Eibinger2,560,000
5thBiao Ding2,250,000
6thNacho Barbero1,815,000
7thRichard Gryko845,000
8thMichael Watson780,000
9thIsaac Haxton730,000
10thSean Rafael555,000

Top 10 Chip Counts in the WSOP Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty

Will Shillibier
Will Shillibier

After three levels, in Event #2: $2,500 WSOP Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty the tournament clock shows 248 of 269 players remaining, and here's a look at the top 10 chip counts.

RankPlayerCountryChip Count
1Brandon StegallUnited States148,800
2Cody DaffronUnited States142,400
3Jeffrey MillerUnited States142,400
4Kin Hayward JrUnited States120,000
5Hemant AhujaUnited States115,000
6Dean HutchisonUnited Kingdom111,100
7Michael DonnerUnited States110,600
8Jose PulidoUnited States110,000
9Justin JordanUnited States106,000
10Christian FelizUnited States105,100

WSOP Paradise 2025 Drone Show: A Night of Light and Aerial Art

Will Shillibier
Will Shillibier
WSOP Paradise Drone Show
WSOP Paradise Drone Show

Get ready for a spectacular evening as Firefly Drone Shows, creators of world-class aerial displays, bring their breathtaking performance to the Atlantis Bahamas Resort.

The WSOP Paradise 2025 Drone Show takes place on Tuesday, December 9th, at the Royal Deck overlooking the resort’s stunning beaches. Guests can enjoy two shows, scheduled for 8:30 PM and 10:00 PM local time.

Arrive early to enjoy a drink reception with light bites, hosted from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM at the Royal Deck. No RSVP is required, just head to the Royal Deck on December 9th, grab a refreshment, and prepare to be amazed.

Atlantis Paradise Island
Atlantis Paradise Island

5 Common PLO Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Will Shillibier
Will Shillibier
Pot-Limit Omaha
Pot-Limit Omaha

Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is one of the most exciting poker variants: big hands come more often, pots grow fast, and inexperienced players make the same mistakes repeatedly. This makes it a potentially very profitable game. Most errors happen preflop, so think of your starting hand selection as building the foundation of your house - get it wrong, and your bankroll can crumble.

Here are five common PLO mistakes to watch for:

  1. Playing too many unconnected or low cards
    Not all four-card hands are created equal. Focus on hands that are connected and/or draw to the nuts. Hands that look strong in Hold’em can get you in trouble in PLO.
  2. Over-valuing small pairs and low rundowns
    Sets and low straights are often dominated. Don’t overcommit with low-value holdings; they rarely win at showdown.
  3. Slow-playing too frequently
    Unlike Hold’em, slow-playing in multi-way PLO pots is dangerous. Betting to protect your hand or extract value is usually the safer choice.
  4. Playing out of position
    Position matters even more in PLO. Avoid limping or calling raises from early position; leverage your position to control the pot and make better decisions.
  5. Playing short-stacked
    PLO grows pots fast. Short stacks limit your ability to bluff or maximize value. Stick to micro-stakes while learning the ropes if you’re new.
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