2025 WSOP PokerNews Deepstack Challenge

Ready to show off your skills and compete for amazing prizes? The PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge is here from May 28 to June 24, and it’s your time to shine! Play in daily WSOP deep stack tournaments, earn points, and score fantastic rewards—including seats to the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship and some cool memorabilia.

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Another massive Friday turnout saw the PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge draw well over 2,000 entries to the halls of Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, as players packed the room for some of the best daily action in Paradise.

With the final weekend of this summer’s Deepstack Challenge now underway, there are only a few more chances to add your name to the growing honor roll and potentially secure a seat in Event #78: $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship, which kicks off next week.

Here’s a look at some of Friday’s winners.

$250 Daily Deepstack

Ricardo Andino Claudio captured a PokerNews Daily Deepstack title after topping a 907-player field in Friday’s $250 event. The Colorado-based player banked $28,523 for the win, overcoming a final table that featured international talent and a six-figure prize pool.

Finishing runner-up was Ramon Sorgatto, a top Brazilian player. Sorgatto finished 118th in the 2015 WSOP Main Event for $46,890 and has been a consistent presence on the Brazilian scene ever since. His second-place finish here added another $20,116 to his career total.

Rounding out the podium was Nevada’s Jose Cedeno, who earned $14,406 for third place in one of the week’s most competitive daily fields.

$250 Daily Deepstack Final Table Results

$400 Daily Deepstack

Kevin Frame, a well-known Scottish pro with over $250,000 in live tournament earnings, claimed the title in Friday’s $400 event. Frame has consistently made deep runs across the globe and recently finished 35th in the 2025 $1,000 Tag Team WSOP event. He also boasts multiple scores on both the WPT and WSOP Circuit.

Joining Frame on the final table podium were New Zealand’s Julia Heaney, who took second place and $21,540, and Ranjith Krishnavilas, representing the United Arab Emirates, who finished third for $15,241.

$400 Daily Deepstack Final Table Results

$200 Daily Deepstack

Friday’s $200 Daily Deepstack event drew another strong turnout as players packed the tables for a shot at a five-figure payday. In the end, it was Shota Utsunomiya of Japan who came out on top, turning a modest buy-in into a $15,969 victory.

Kevin Perrydore of Texas finished second for $11,071, while Korea’s Seungmin Yu rounded out the top three with a $7,823 score. The event once again showcased the international flavor of the Daily Deepstack fields as the summer winds toward its final stretch.

$200 Daily Deepstack Final Table Results

Get ready for some poker action! The second Daily Deepstack of the day shuffles up and deals at 4 p.m. This single-day extravaganza comes with a $400 buy-in, giving you a hefty 30,000 starting stack to play with.

Feeling adventurous? Late registration is open until the start of Level 9, around 7:35 p.m., and you can reenter as many times as you like. Each level is a quick 20 minutes, with plenty of 15- and 20-minute breaks to catch your breath and strategize.

Blinds kick off at 100/100, and the big blind ante is in play from the get-go.

Kick off your day with some poker excitement! The opening Daily Deepstack of the day starts at 1 p.m. and promises a thrilling single-day event. With a $250 buy-in, you'll get a solid 25,000 starting stack to work with.

For the latecomers, late registration is open until the start of Level 9, and you can jump back in with unlimited reentries. Each level runs for 30 minutes, with 15-minute breaks sprinkled throughout the day, and a longer 30-minute break after Level 12 to recharge.

Blinds start at 100/100, with the big blind ante in play right from the start. Get ready to shuffle up and deal!

The PokerNews DeepStack Championship returns to the World Series of Poker from July 1–4 at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas.

If you’re dreaming of winning a WSOP bracelet without a five-figure bankroll, this is your shot. The $600 buy-in event offers a deep 30,000-chip starting stack, a Main Event-style structure, and one re-entry. Day 1 levels are 40 minutes; Days 2–4 move to 60 minutes.

Last year’s event saw 5,110 entries and a $2.6 million prize pool. Hector Berry won the bracelet and $282,876.

Register in person at the WSOP main registration area or skip the lines with the WSOP+ app.
Want to win a seat? Enter the daily $200/$250/$400 DeepStacks between May 27 and June 30. The PokerNews DeepStack Challenge leaderboard awards 10 seats each week—50 in total.

View the full blind structure here.

Wrap up your day with some thrilling poker action! The final Daily Deepstack of the day kicks off at 8 p.m. as a single-day showdown. With a $200 buy-in, you'll start with a 20,000 stack of chips.

For those who like to make a dramatic entrance, late registration is open until the start of Level 6 (approx 10:20 p.m.), and you can reenter as many times as you want until then. Each level lasts 20 minutes, with plenty of 15-minute breaks throughout the evening.

Blinds start at 100/100, and the big blind ante is in play right from the start. If this event runs long, the tournament director reserves the right to suspend play and resume the following day.