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.
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.
The final week of the PokerNews Daily Deep Stack Challenge is well underway, and there were three massive fields and three big winners on Wednesday, June 26.
This is the last week for players to earn a spot in Event #78: $600 PokerNewsDeep Stack Championship, as the top 10 players on the weekly leaderboard will earn a seat. Players showed up in force to fight for their place.
$250 Daily Deepstack
The first tournament of the day began at 1 p.m. with a $250 buy-in, drawing a total of 939 entries and creating a prize pool of $187,800, including a top prize of $27,725. That top prize went to Geary Hill, who outlasted the field to claim the massive payday, defeating Jake Brown heads-up. Brown, who made the final table of the 2024 WSOP Mystery Millions, finished 2nd for $19,524. In third was Moshe Bouskila, who earned $13,986.
Jake Brown
$250 Daily Deepstack Final Table Results
Place
Player
Country
Prize
1
Geary Hill
United States
$27,725
2
Jake Brown
United States
$19,524
3
Moshe Bouskila
United States
$13,986
4
Nissar Quraishi
United States
$10,164
5
Thibault Pecheur
France
$7,495
6
Hiroya Iwamoto
Japan
$5,610
7
William Hawk
United States
$4,262
8
Shane Rodriguez
United States
$3,288
9
Srikar Donapati
United States
$2,576
$400 Daily Deepstack
The $400 4 p.m. Deep Stack attracted 305 entries, generating a $100,980 prize pool. Shayne Mogilski took home the lion’s share, earning $20,404 for the victory. Stephen Ray finished in second place for $14,122, while Daniel Sears claimed $9,958 for his third-place finish.
$400 Daily Deepstack Final Table Results
Place
Player
Country
Prize
1
Shayne Mogilski
United States
$27,725
2
Stephen Ray
United Kingdom
$19,524
3
Daniel Sears
United States
$13,986
4
Roberto Silberay
Argentina
$10,164
5
Alberto Fonseca Masis
Costa Rica
$7,495
6
Gregory Gius
Japan
$5,610
7
Vida Wassell
United States
$4,262
8
Antoinette Leblanc
United States
$3,288
9
Kenton Taylor
United States
$2,576
$200 Daily Deepstack
The $200 Deepstack—the final event of the day—kicked off at 8:00 p.m. local time, drawing 385 entries and generating a prize pool of $59,675. Quentin Landes of France captured the top prize of $11,299, while Thailand’s Maurice Jeevanji finished runner-up for $7,762. Rounding out the podium was John Morris, who earned $5,442 for third place.
Calum GrantDaily DeepstacksWhat is the buy-in for the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?
The buy-in for the PokerNews Deepstack Championship event at the 2025 WSOP is $600 - among one of the lowest buy-ins in the Series. We looked to give low-stakes grinders an opportunity to win their way to a coveted WSOP bracelet, and the $600 entry fee is both affordable and offers the chance to win big money from an expected large prize pool.
When is the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?
The PokerNews Deepstack Championship event will be held between July 1-4, 2025. It's the 78th event in the 2025 WSOP.
Where is the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?
The PokerNews Deepstack Championship will be held in a new, vibrant venue near the Horseshoe poker room, Las Vegas.
How Can I Play the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?
Like any other event at the Series, to play the PokerNews Deepstack Championship, simply register from one of the multiple registration desks at the venue.
What is the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge?
The PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge is a leaderboard promotion running from May 27 to June 30. Players participating in the daily $200, $250, or $400 deep stack tournaments at the WSOP will earn points. The top 10 point earners each week will receive complimentary seats for the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship.
What is the leaderboard system?
The leaderboard system will follow the same formula used for the WSOP Player of the Year
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.
Want to see how you’re doing? Track your progress, check out the latest standings, and get all the updates on our leaderboard page. Click the link below to dive into the action!
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.
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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!
