Three more events played out on Friday, June 6, at the 2025 PokerNews Deepstack Challenge, as Week 2 continued at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. The $200, $250, and $400 Daily Deepstacks drew a combined 981 entries, generating over $202,000 in prize pools.

The day produced three new winners: Michael Meza, John Howe, and Christopher Dixon, each securing their first PNDC victories.

$250 Daily Deepstack

Michael Meza, a 35-year-old truck driver from Beaumont, California, topped a field of 548 entries to claim $18,789, his largest live tournament cash to date. The $250 event generated a $109,600 prize pool, with 83 players finishing in the money.

Meza defeated Randall Paguio heads-up for the title, while Michael Holmes rounded out the top three.

Final Table Results – $250 Deepstack

$400 Daily Deepstack

In the $400 event, John Howe, a 38-year-old general manager from Danville, California, overcame a field of 149 entries to earn $12,105. The prize pool totaled $49,170, with 23 players making the money.

Kelly Andrews finished second for $7,835, and Gerald David took third for $5,255.

Final Table Results – $400 Deepstack

$200 Daily Deepstack

Christopher Dixon, a 52-year-old American player, took down the $200 event for $9,073, topping a field of 284 entries. The prize pool reached $44,020, with 45 players paid.