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$250 WSOP Daily Deepstack 1 p.m. Info and Structure

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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!

LevelBB AnteBlindsBreaks
1100100-100 
2200100-200 
3300200-300 
4400200-40015 Minute Break
5600300-600 
6800400-800 
71,000500-1,000 
81,200600-1,200Remove 100 Chips (20 Minute Break)
91,5001,000-1,500 
102,0001,000-2,000 
113,0001,500-3,000 
124,0002,000-4,000Remove 500 Chips (30 Minute Break)
136,0003,000-6,000 
148,0004,000-8,000 
1510,0005,000-10,000 
1616,0008,000-16,000Remove 1,000 Chips (15 Minute Break)
1720,00010,000-20,000 
1830,00015,000-30,000 
1940,00020,000-40,000 
2060,00030,000-60,000Break (15 Minute Break)
2180,00040,000-80,000 
22100,00050,000-100,000 
23150,000100,000-150,000 
24200,000100,000-200,000Break (15 Minute Break)
25300,000150,000-300,000 
26400,000200,000-400,000 
27600,000300,000-600,000 
28800,000400,000-800,000Break (15 Minute Break)
291,000,000500,000-1,000,000 
301,500,0001,000,000-1,500,000 
312,000,0001,000,000-2,000,000 
323,000,0001,500,000-3,000,000 

Get Ready for the 4 p.m. $400 Daily Deepstack

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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.

LevelBB AnteBlindsBreaks & Notes
1100100-100 
2200100-200 
3300200-300 
4400200-400 
5600300-600 
6800400-800Remove 100 Chips (20-Minute Break)
71,000500-1,000 
81,5001,000-1,500 
92,0001,000-2,000Remove 500 Chips (15-Minute Break) (Reg. ends)
103,0002,000-3,000 
114,0002,000-4,000 
126,0003,000-6,000 
138,0004,000-8,000 
1410,0005,000-10,000 
1516,0008,000-16,000 
1620,00010,000-20,000Remove 1,000 Chips (15-Minute Break)
1730,00015,000-30,000 
1840,00020,000-40,000 
1960,00030,000-60,000 
2080,00040,000-80,000 
21100,00050,000-100,000 
22150,000100,000-150,000Break (15-Minute Break)
23200,000100,000-200,000 
24300,000150,000-300,000 
25400,000200,000-400,000 
26600,000300,000-600,000 
27800,000400,000-800,000 
281,000,000500,000-1,000,000Break (15-Minute Break)
291,500,0001,000,000-1,500,000 
302,000,0001,000,000-2,000,000 
313,000,0001,500,000-3,000,000 
325,000,0002,000,000-5,000,000 

Join the Fun: PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge Leaderboard

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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!

Check Out the Leaderboard Now!

Sunday Sees a Fresh Set of PokerNews Deepstack Champions Crowned

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Sunday, June 23, brought another busy day of action in the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, where three more players joined the growing list of 2025 event winners.

Across a combined 1,686 entries and $355,180 in prize pools, the day delivered a big score for a Florida grinder, a breakout win for a Colorado player navigating a four-figure field, and a return to the winner’s circle for a past LAPC champion.

$400 Deepstack

Congratulations to Florida’s Mack McLaughlin, who outlasted 246 other players in Sunday’s $400 PokerNews Deepstack to collect $17,380.

McLaughlin closed it out in style at Horseshoe & Paris Las Vegas, taking down a final table that featured players from five different countries. Ohio’s Zhen Situ claimed the $11,743 runner-up prize, while Caixin Wong of Taiwan rounded out the podium for $8,126.

Final Table Results

PlacePlayerCountryPayout
1Mack McLaughlinUnited States$17,380
2Zhen SituUnited States$11,743
3Caixin WongTaiwan$8,126
4Pablo GarciaAustria$5,758
5David DaoUnited States$4,180
6Atsushi TakeuchiJapan$3,112
7James StewartUnited States$2,376
8Timothy BlackUnited States$1,863
9Gregory DurandUnited States$1,500

$250 Deepstack

Joseph Davidman took down Sunday’s $250 PokerNews Deepstack after besting a huge 1,125-entry field to earn $31,590, the biggest score of his career. The Colorado native navigated a long day of poker and a final table filled with American grinders to claim the title at Horseshoe & Paris Las Vegas.

Nestor Quiatchon of Washington finished in second place for $22,330, while fellow Coloradan Don Patrick rounded out the top three and collected $16,055.

Final Table Results

PlacePlayerCountryPayout
1Joseph DavidmanUnited States$31,590
2Nestor QuiatchonUnited States$22,330
3Don PatrickUnited States$16,055
4Jose HernandezUnited States$11,703
5Aaron GeorgelosUnited States$8,650
6Lucas ReidUnited States$6,484
7Justin MoscosoUnited States$4,930
8Leo DafflonSwitzerland$3,804
9Sonny LeeUnited States$2,978

$200 Deepstack

Ediberto Pilotin picked up his latest live victory on Sunday, taking down the $200 PokerNews Deepstack for $9,732. The former LAPC event winner, now based in California, came out on top of a 314-entry field at Horseshoe & Paris Las Vegas to secure his first PokerNews Deepstack title.

Julie McLeod of Arizona finished second for $6,542, while Texas’ Shadi Farraj earned $4,514 for third. The final table featured players representing five different countries, including Australia, Canada, and Spain.

Final Table Results

PlacePlayerCountryPayout
1Ediberto PilotinMexico$9,732
2Julie McLeodUnited States$6,542
3Shadi FarrajUnited States$4,514
4David HirstAustralia$3,189
5Guowei ZhouUnited States$2,309
6Brian PayneUnited States$1,713
7Matthew RaffoulCanada$1,304
8David RivasSpain$1,019
9Stephen EkinUnited States$818

PokerNews Deepstack Championship FAQs

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What 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

Time for a Night Cap in the 8 p.m. $200 Daily Deepstack

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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.

LevelBB AnteBlindsBreaks / Chip Removals
1100100-100 
2200100-200 
3300100-300 
4400200-400 
5600300-600 
6800400-800Remove 100 Chips (20 Minute Break)
71,000500-1,000 
81,5001,000-1,500 
92,0001,000-2,000Remove 500 Chips (15 Minute Break) (Reg. ends)
103,0002,000-3,000 
114,0002,000-4,000 
126,0003,000-6,000 
138,0004,000-8,000 
1410,0005,000-10,000 
1516,0008,000-16,000 
1620,00010,000-20,000Remove 1,000 Chips (15 Minute Break)
1730,00015,000-30,000 
1840,00020,000-40,000 
1960,00030,000-60,000 
2080,00040,000-80,000 
21100,00050,000-100,000 
22150,000100,000-150,00015 Minute Break
23200,000100,000-200,000 
24300,000150,000-300,000 
25400,000200,000-400,000 
26600,000300,000-600,000 
27800,000400,000-800,000 
281,000,000500,000-1,000,00015 Minute Break
291,500,0001,000,000-1,500,000 
302,000,0001,000,000-2,000,000 
313,000,0001,500,000-3,000,000 
325,000,0002,000,000-5,000,000 
336,000,0003,000,000-6,000,000 
348,000,0004,000,000-8,000,000 
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