2025 World Series of Poker
Level: 3
Blinds: 200/300
Ante: 300
Dylan Hortin bet out for 5,000 into a pot of roughly 9,000 on the turn of the 4♠7♠4♦3♥ board.
Bala Iyer came along for a call and Richard Stephen folded to get out of the way.
Iyer chose to bet out 5,000 on the 9♠ river, but he was met with a raise from Hortin to 15,000.
Iyer folded, showing his 6♥5♥ for a turned straight as he shook his head to award Hortin the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
67,000
67,000
|
67,000 |
|
|
29,800
29,800
|
29,800 |
|
|
19,100
19,100
|
19,100 |
Both players were in a big pot on the board of 2♣4♠10♣2♠J♦. Jason Burruss was left with a tough decision after Brian Ray jammed for 29,400. Burruss eventually tossed in a call.
Ray revealed 10♥10♠2♦3♥ for a full house. Burruss showed K♣K♦Q♥8♣ for two pair.
Burruss was left with a lonely 500 chip and busted his first entry shortly after.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
58,800
58,800
|
58,800 |
|
|
Busted |
Level: 2
Blinds: 100/200
Ante: 200
Robert Pelaez fired on the river for 5,700 into a pot of roughly 12,900 on the 2♠K♥3♣A♦10♥ board.
Christopher O'Grady gave it some thought before flicking in the call. Pelaez showed 3♥3♠6♣A♥ for trip treys, but it was not enough to beat O'Grady's set of kings with K♣K♦J♠2♥.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
46,000
46,000
|
46,000 |
|
|
16,500
16,500
|
16,500 |
The action ensued before the flop when Craig Crivello raised to 300 from the small blind, James Volpe called from early position and Tony Sinishtaj followed along for 300 and we were three-way to the flop.
The board fell 8♦7♣Q♥ and Crivello bet 600. Volpe raised to 1,200 and Sinishtaj folded.
A turn card was revealed to be the 4♥, Which both players checked.
On a river of the 4♠ Crivello checked and Volpe bet 1,000. Crivello flicked in the call.
Volpe flipped over A♠7♠7♦5♣ for a rivered boat, Crivello mucked his cards and Volpe raked in the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
54,000
54,000
|
54,000 |
|
|
29,500
29,500
|
29,500 |
|
|
28,400
28,400
|
28,400 |
With roughly 14,000 in the middle Arvan Sahakian bet out pot on the 6♣A♣4♦8♥8♦ board after being checked to by Varadarajan Iyengar.
Iyengar called and Sahakian showed A♦8♣K♥10♦ for a full house. Iyengar folded without showing.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
62,000
62,000
|
62,000 |
|
|
10,800
10,800
|
10,800 |
On the board of 10♠8♦6♠3♠9♠ Jonathan Guez led out 1,600 and was called by William Waford.
Guez showed only two of his holding rolling over A♥10♥ but was beat by the straight of Waford who showed J♣7♥7♣9♥.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
32,000
32,000
|
32,000 |
|
|
29,000
29,000
|
29,000 |
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has released its updated tournament rules for 2025, and whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time entrant, it's essential to understand the key changes.
While most of the rules remain consistent with past editions, several noteworthy updates have been made to improve game integrity, pace, and player behavior. There are six important rule changes and clarifications you need to know before taking your seat.