2025 WSOP PokerNews Deepstack Challenge
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Saturday, June 22's PokerNews Deepstack Challenge continued in style at Paris and Horseshoe Las Vegas, where three new champions emerged from a combined field of over 1,800 entries.
With $427,531 in prize money up for grabs across three events, the day delivered an exciting mix of winners, including an American celebrating his career-best score, a player from a beautiful Caribbean island with a population of just 200,000, and a WSOP Circuit ring holder adding another title to his career tally.
$250 Deepstack
Congratulations to American Britton Purvis, who topped a 1,198-entry field in the $250 Daily Deepstack to earn $33,029 - one of the biggest scores of his career. The WSOPC ring winner, who took down the $400 No-Limit Hold'em at Commerce Casino in November 2024, added another trophy to his collection after navigating a final table stacked with American players.
Jefferson Morrill, who also cashed in this week’s Seniors Championship, finished runner-up for $23,441, while fellow WSOPC ring winner Jaime Haletky secured third place and $16,905.
Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Britton Purvis | $33,029 |
| 2 | Jefferson Morrill | $23,441 |
| 3 | Jaime Haletky | $16,905 |
| 4 | Timothy Acker | $12,354 |
| 5 | Matthew Behl | $9,149 |
| 6 | Jian Chen | $6,869 |
| 7 | Markus Albisser | $5,228 |
| 8 | Phillip Leblanc | $4,036 |
| 9 | Masataka Setoguchi | $3,159 |
$400 Deepstack
Yoel Selles Meijer, based in the tiny Caribbean island of the Netherlands Antilles, took down the $400 Daily Deepstack for $21,013, defeating a 321-player field and capturing one of his biggest live scores to date.
Selles Meijer’s previous best came on the Estrellas Poker Tour in Madrid, but Saturday’s win marked a headline win on American soil. The final table had a global feel, with eight different nationalities represented. American Kanj Chehade finished second for $14,407, and Sweden’s Christopher Andersson came third, banking $10,082.
Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yoel Selles Meijer | $21,013 |
| 2 | Kanj Chehade | $14,407 |
| 3 | Christopher Andersson | $10,082 |
| 4 | Amit Kaushik | $7,200 |
| 5 | Chun Yam | $5,249 |
| 6 | Nicolas Palma Jalife | $3,909 |
| 7 | Darrin Prutsman | $2,974 |
| 8 | Vincent Chiariello | $2,314 |
| 9 | Mengqi Chen | $1,841 |
$200 Deepstack
Arizona’s Abdullah Ahmad earned the largest live cash of his career by winning the $200 Daily Deepstack for $10,354, as per The Hendon Mob. Prior to Saturday, Ahmad's best result was a 16th-place finish worth $1,354 at the 2021 Wynn Summer Classic.
Ahmad topped a 341-entry field to take the title, outlasting fellow American Mark Algara, who claimed $7,007 for second, and Zhijian Zhang, representing China, who placed third for $4,858.
Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdullah Ahmad | $10,354 |
| 2 | Mark Algara | $7,007 |
| 3 | Zhijian Zhang | $4,858 |
| 4 | Fady Khabbaz | $3,444 |
| 5 | Heidi Erickson | $2,498 |
| 6 | David Smart | $1,855 |
| 7 | Alex Lehto | $1,410 |
| 8 | Tatiana Romo | $1,099 |
| 9 | Yen-Tuan Chen | $878 |
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
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.
| Level | BB Ante | Blinds | Breaks / Chip Removals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 100-100 | |
| 2 | 200 | 100-200 | |
| 3 | 300 | 100-300 | |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | |
| 33 | 6,000,000 | 3,000,000-6,000,000 | |
| 34 | 8,000,000 | 4,000,000-8,000,000 |
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.
View the full blind structure here.
It's the milestone 900th episode of the PokerNews Podcast!
Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas, where they break down the recent viral video fist fight from a Texas poker room involving former NFL running back Adrian Peterson, highlight the upcoming Ladies Week, and discuss whether or not Daniel Negreanu is having a "good" summer at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP).
Speaking of the WSOP, Phil Hellmuth got a political shoutout from Senator Ted Cruz, our fans showed their support for Martin Kabrhel in the comments of last week's episode, and a new segment of the "Chainsaw Report" featuring Allen Kessler.
Guest Robert Jen, the world's greatest unknown WSOP historian, then goes one-on-one with Chad, offering fun and interesting trivia and stats involving 900 to keep in theme with the episode. Speaking of which, some of the biggest names in poker offered their support and congratulations to the PokerNews Podcast family on 900 episodes!
Finally, learn about recent tournament winners, including Seth Davies, Tyler Patterson, Brian Rast, and Jonathan Little; as well as, a look at Robbie Strazynski's recently-completed Mixed Game Festival XI
Learn about all those stories and more in the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast!
A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice a week during the 2025 WSOP every Thursday and Sunday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!
Get ready for some extra excitement leading up to the PokerNews DeepStack Championship with the PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge! Running from May 27 to June 30, this weekly leaderboard promotion rewards players participating in the daily $200, $250, or $400 deepstack tournaments at the WSOP. Rack up points with each game, because points mean prizes!
Every week, the top 10 point earners will win complimentary seats to the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship.
Stay updated and motivated with PokerNews' dedicated hub page for the Daily Deepstacks. Here, we'll highlight all the winners, provide regular leaderboard updates, and ensure every player's journey and achievements are recognized and celebrated.
There's also some cool memorabilia up for grabs for our Deepstack final tablists and winners. Make it to the final table, and you'll receive a special edition card protector. Deepstack winners will get a unique card protector, marking them as champions.
Join the fun, climb the leaderboard, and earn your bragging rights in the PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge!
PokerNews Deepstack Challenge Leaderboard Dates
| Date | Week | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| May 27 - June 2 | 1 | 10 Seats to PokerNews Deepstack Championship |
| June 3-9 | 2 | 10 Seats to PokerNews Deepstack Championship |
| June 10-16 | 3 | 10 Seats to PokerNews Deepstack Championship |
| June 17-23 | 4 | 10 Seats to PokerNews Deepstack Championship |
| June 24-30 | 5 | 10 Seats to PokerNews Deepstack Championship |
