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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!
| Level | BB Ante | Blinds | Breaks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 100-100 | |
| 2 | 200 | 100-200 | |
| 3 | 300 | 200-300 | |
| 4 | 400 | 200-400 | 15 Minute Break |
| 5 | 600 | 300-600 | |
| 6 | 800 | 400-800 | |
| 7 | 1,000 | 500-1,000 | |
| 8 | 1,200 | 600-1,200 | Remove 100 Chips (20 Minute Break) |
| 9 | 1,500 | 1,000-1,500 | |
| 10 | 2,000 | 1,000-2,000 | |
| 11 | 3,000 | 1,500-3,000 | |
| 12 | 4,000 | 2,000-4,000 | Remove 500 Chips (30 Minute Break) |
| 13 | 6,000 | 3,000-6,000 | |
| 14 | 8,000 | 4,000-8,000 | |
| 15 | 10,000 | 5,000-10,000 | |
| 16 | 16,000 | 8,000-16,000 | Remove 1,000 Chips (15 Minute Break) |
| 17 | 20,000 | 10,000-20,000 | |
| 18 | 30,000 | 15,000-30,000 | |
| 19 | 40,000 | 20,000-40,000 | |
| 20 | 60,000 | 30,000-60,000 | Break (15 Minute Break) |
| 21 | 80,000 | 40,000-80,000 | |
| 22 | 100,000 | 50,000-100,000 | |
| 23 | 150,000 | 100,000-150,000 | |
| 24 | 200,000 | 100,000-200,000 | Break (15 Minute Break) |
| 25 | 300,000 | 150,000-300,000 | |
| 26 | 400,000 | 200,000-400,000 | |
| 27 | 600,000 | 300,000-600,000 | |
| 28 | 800,000 | 400,000-800,000 | Break (15 Minute Break) |
| 29 | 1,000,000 | 500,000-1,000,000 | |
| 30 | 1,500,000 | 1,000,000-1,500,000 | |
| 31 | 2,000,000 | 1,000,000-2,000,000 | |
| 32 | 3,000,000 | 1,500,000-3,000,000 |
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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.
| Level | BB Ante | Blinds | Breaks & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 100-100 | |
| 2 | 200 | 100-200 | |
| 3 | 300 | 200-300 | |
| 4 | 400 | 200-400 | |
| 5 | 600 | 300-600 | |
| 6 | 800 | 400-800 | Remove 100 Chips (20-Minute Break) |
| 7 | 1,000 | 500-1,000 | |
| 8 | 1,500 | 1,000-1,500 | |
| 9 | 2,000 | 1,000-2,000 | Remove 500 Chips (15-Minute Break) (Reg. ends) |
| 10 | 3,000 | 2,000-3,000 | |
| 11 | 4,000 | 2,000-4,000 | |
| 12 | 6,000 | 3,000-6,000 | |
| 13 | 8,000 | 4,000-8,000 | |
| 14 | 10,000 | 5,000-10,000 | |
| 15 | 16,000 | 8,000-16,000 | |
| 16 | 20,000 | 10,000-20,000 | Remove 1,000 Chips (15-Minute Break) |
| 17 | 30,000 | 15,000-30,000 | |
| 18 | 40,000 | 20,000-40,000 | |
| 19 | 60,000 | 30,000-60,000 | |
| 20 | 80,000 | 40,000-80,000 | |
| 21 | 100,000 | 50,000-100,000 | |
| 22 | 150,000 | 100,000-150,000 | Break (15-Minute Break) |
| 23 | 200,000 | 100,000-200,000 | |
| 24 | 300,000 | 150,000-300,000 | |
| 25 | 400,000 | 200,000-400,000 | |
| 26 | 600,000 | 300,000-600,000 | |
| 27 | 800,000 | 400,000-800,000 | |
| 28 | 1,000,000 | 500,000-1,000,000 | Break (15-Minute Break) |
| 29 | 1,500,000 | 1,000,000-1,500,000 | |
| 30 | 2,000,000 | 1,000,000-2,000,000 | |
| 31 | 3,000,000 | 1,500,000-3,000,000 | |
| 32 | 5,000,000 | 2,000,000-5,000,000 |
The fourth week of the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge rolled on with another packed day of action on Friday, June 20. Nearly 2,000 entries across three tournaments generated $437,260 in total prize pools, with three more players finding the winner’s circle at Paris and Horseshoe Las Vegas.
Among them was a longtime grinder who crossed the million-dollar milestone, a rising London pro adding to a breakout summer, and a Brazilian talent continuing his climb up the ranks.
$250 Deepstack
Jeremy Brown earned his first live tournament win in over six years by outlasting a 1,294-entry field in the $250 Deepstack. The 47-year-old contracting officer from Wenonah, New Jersey, took home $34,834 for the victory, pushing his lifetime tournament earnings past the $1 million mark. It was his second biggest result since finishing runner-up in the 2009 WPT Borgata Championship for $453,519.
Brown’s deep run came through a final table that featured David Elisofon (2nd - $24,866), Don Patrick (3rd - $18,001), and Allan Jersak (5th - $9,799). With 196 players paid from a $258,800 prize pool, Friday’s event was one of the largest of the summer.
Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremy Brown | $34,834 |
| 2 | David Elisofon | $24,866 |
| 3 | Don Patrick | $18,001 |
| 4 | Gregory Fournier | $13,196 |
| 5 | Allan Jersak | $9,799 |
| 6 | Daniel Barrett | $7,370 |
| 7 | Rohit Kwatra | $5,617 |
| 8 | Randy Marker | $4,338 |
| 9 | Erwann Le Borgne | $3,396 |
$400 Deepstack
London’s Sotiris Georgiou added another major score to his growing resume by taking down Friday’s $400 Deepstack for $24,609. The 34-year-old poker pro navigated a 398-player field and topped a final table that included Stephen Austin (2nd - $16,982) and Fan Zhang (3rd - $11,946).
Georgiou’s victory comes just weeks after his career-best result at Aria, where he finished second in a $1,100 Mystery Bounty event for over $50,000. Friday’s win was the second-biggest score of his career and continued his impressive summer run. The event paid 61 places from a prize pool of $131,340.
Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sotiris Georgiou | $24,609 |
| 2 | Stephen Austin | $16,982 |
| 3 | Fan Zhang | $11,946 |
| 4 | Cash Mitchell | $8,563 |
| 5 | David Gadomski | $6,256 |
| 6 | Liao Yinghsiang | $4,661 |
| 7 | Raymond Mancini | $3,542 |
| 8 | Max Elfenbein | $2,746 |
| 9 | Skylar Hawker | $2,174 |
$200 Deepstack
Brazil’s Douglas Ferreira secured the $200 Deepstack title on Friday, defeating 303 other entries to claim the $9,541 top prize. The 32-year-old poker pro has now earned more than $245,000 in live tournaments, with his largest cash to date sitting at $131,861.
Ferreira bested a final table that included Xingwei Chen (2nd - $6,471) and Lonnie Clower (3rd - $4,498), with 46 players reaching the money. The tournament generated a $47,120 prize pool and added another solid result to Ferreira’s growing list of international accomplishments.
Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas Ferreira | $9,541 |
| 2 | Xingwei Chen | $6,471 |
| 3 | Lonnie Clower | $4,498 |
| 4 | Jeremy Seaton | $3,194 |
| 5 | Kimberly Bakeman | $2,319 |
| 6 | Roscoe Hayden | $1,723 |
| 7 | Kanj Chehade | $1,309 |
| 8 | Johnny Brock | $1,019 |
| 9 | Brent Brouse | $812 |
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!
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
