Monday, June 2 marked the final day of Week 1 in the 2025 PokerNews Deepstack Challenge, and players turned out in force. Across three events, over 1,950 entries were recorded, more than $420,000 in prize money was distributed, and three new champions walked away with the biggest scores of their careers.

$250 Daily Deepstack — 1,222 Entries | $244,000 Prize Pool

The biggest field of the week came in Monday’s $250 Daily Deepstack, as 1,222 entries packed the tournament area to generate a $244,000 prize pool, with 185 players finishing in the money.

Emerging on top was Jack Kizilarslan, a 40-year-old restaurant owner and part-time poker pro, who earned $33,475 for the win, smashing his previous career-best score. Kizilarslan entered the day with just $9,087 in recorded live earnings, making this a major breakthrough.

$250 Deepstack Final Table Results

$400 Daily Deepstack — 362 Entries | $119,460 Prize Pool

The $400 edition drew another healthy turnout with 362 entries and a $119,460 prize pool. The win went to Lucas Jumalon, a 21-year-old student who earned $22,945, more than eclipsing his previous best live score of $12,620.

$400 Deepstack Final Table Results

$200 Daily Deepstack — 371 Entries | $57,505 Prize Pool

Germany’s Marc Doring, 31, took down the final $200 event of Week 1, defeating a 371-entry field for $11,009. It’s Doring’s first known U.S. tournament win and a strong start to his summer campaign.

$200 Deepstack Final Table Results