2025 World Series of Poker

Event #21: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better
Day: 1
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Event Info
2025 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
jj53
Prize
$248,245
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$1,561,140
Total Entries
1,176
Level Info
Level
31
Blinds
100,000 / 200,000
Ante
200,000
Players Info - Day 1
Entries
1,176
Players Left
176
Players Left 1 / 1,176
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Kessler is Cursed

Level 8 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Allen Kessler
Allen Kessler

Jiacong Zhang opened to 3,000 from early position, and Stuart Rutter called from middle position. Action folded to Allen Kessler in the big blind, who moved all in for his last 9,300. Both Zhang and Rutter called, prompting Kessler to say, "the PokerNews curse," suggesting the presence of a reporter had already sealed his fate.

With Kessler at risk, the flop came K29 and both players checked. On the J turn, Zhang bet pot, forcing Rutter to fold.

Allen Kessler: AKK3 All in
Jiacong Zhang: AQ107

Kessler had flopped top set, but Zhang turned a straight, leaving Kessler needing the board to pair to survive.

The 7 river changed nothing, sending Kessler to the rail, still muttering about the "PokerNews curse" as he exited.

Tags: Allen KesslerJiacong ZhangStuart Rutter

Level: 8

Limits: 1000-3,500

Cunningham Has A Look

Level 7 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Mark Cunningham
Mark Cunningham

Mark Cunningham is enjoying his status as one of the most photographed players at the WSOP.

People can't help but stop and take pics of the fine southern gentleman from Tulsa, and he appreciates the attention that his look — a mesh of Wild Bill Hickock and Marilyn Manson in a three-piece suit — elicits.

"Well, I am sexy," Cunningham said.

Tags: Mark Cunningham

Notable Chip Updates

Level 7 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante

Valdez Leading Early

Level 7 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Ramon Valdez
Ramon Valdez

Ramon Valdez of Tuscon was the chip leader at the second break. The first time he has ever led a big tournament in chips at any point.

Of course, when you knock out three players in the first six levels, you’re going to accumulate chips.

When asked if any hand stood out in his buildup, Valdez smiled and pointed to Matthew Bretzfield.

Valdez scooped a huge pot from a three-way, all-in situation involving Valdez and another player. His runner-runner to a straight negated Bretzfield’s double-nut flop.

Tags: Ramon ValdezMatthew Bretzfield

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