Event #27: $1,500 Big O Day 1 | 2025 World Series of Poker

06-07-2025 20:18 UTC-8

Quads Over Quads; Steinman Scoops

Claudio Elizalde

Level 10 : Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante

Ian Steinman was seen collecting a full double on a board of A♣2♣K♥2♦A♠ with the A♥A♠XxXxXx laid out in front of him.

Ralph Porter was left shaking his head with the 2♣2♠XxXxXx as the dealer quickly scooped up both hands. Porter lamented the one-outer river that deprived him of a significant pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Ralph Porter	97,000 97,000	97,000

Ian Steinman	52,500 52,500	52,500

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06-07-2025 20:02 UTC-8

Pearson Doubles Through Leonard

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Claudio Elizalde

Level 10 : Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante

Patrick Leonard isolated the all-in of Travis Pearson and got heads up to see a full run out.

Travis Pearson: A♦Q♥9♦9♣5♣ All in
Patrick Leonard: A♥K♣J♦6♥3♥

The flop seemed fine enough for Leonard when it scrolled across K♥Q♦3♠ but the turn and river favored Pearson as the 4♦ and 2♦ fell, giving him nut-nut for a full scoop.

Player	Chips	Progress
Patrick Leonard	69,500 69,500	69,500

Travis Pearson	36,500 36,500	36,500

Tags: Patrick Leonard Travis Pearson

06-07-2025 19:55 UTC-8

Big Stacks Returning; Registration Closed

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Claudio Elizalde

Level 10 : Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Stephen Hubbard	340,000 181,400	181,400
Michael Fleming	275,000 59,500	59,500
Christopher Wilson	250,000
Michael Rodgers	234,000

Jason Stockfish	232,400 75,000	75,000
Kevin Dwyer	230,000
Hector Salgado	227,500
Richard Ashby	216,000

Chad Eveslage	214,500

Joshua Thatcher	201,000 197,000	197,000

Level: 10

Blinds: 1,000/1,500

Ante: 1,500

06-07-2025 19:32 UTC-8

Third Break; Registration Closing

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Claudio Elizalde

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Players have gone on a 20-minute break. Registration for the event will close at the end of break.

Blinds wil be 1,000/1,500 with a 1,500 big blind ante when they return.

06-07-2025 19:25 UTC-8

Greenstein on One Bullet; Three-Way All In Eliminates Soer

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Claudio Elizalde

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

On a flop of A♠9♠5♣, Eldert Soer, Barry Greenstein, and Jared Leuzinger all had their chips in the middle and cards on their back. Leuzinger was the only player not at risk.

Eldert Soer: A♦K♠10♦7♦3♥ All in
Barry Greenstein: A♣K♦8♥6♦2♣ All in
Jared Leuzinger: J♦5♠4♣4♥2♠

With all player holding unique cards, it seemed no matter what there would be at least one player unhappy with the result.

The 4♠ was good for Greenstein as he counterfeit his opponents lows and the Q♣ secured the high for Leuzinger.

Greenstein is one of the few competitors in the field who has been in his same seat since Level 1, meaning he hasn't had the need to re-enter.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jared Leuzinger	135,000 135,000	135,000
Barry Greenstein	60,000 35,000	35,000

Eldert Soer	Busted

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06-07-2025 19:06 UTC-8

Vieira Sees the Bad News

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Claudio Elizalde

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Joao Vieira got his remaining chips in the middle against Daniel Ezekiel on a flop of Q♥6♠5♦. Vieira had flopped middle set and the nut low draw but soon saw he was in rough shape for the high.

Joao Vieira: A♦2♦6♦6♣ All in
Daniel Ezekiel: A♠Q♦Q♣J♠7♦

Ezekiel's top set was even safer when the 5♣ paired the board and the 9♥ was just one pip too high to improve Vieira to the low.

Vieira was seen entering the fray again shortly after being felted.

Player	Chips	Progress
Daniel Ezekiel	72,000
Joao Vieira	25,000

Tags: Daniel Ezekiel Joao Vieira

Level: 9

Blinds: 600/1,200

Ante: 1,200

06-07-2025 18:33 UTC-8

Updated Counts; More 25K Fantasy Sweats

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Claudio Elizalde

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

Player	Chips	Progress
Jeff Madsen	79,000 51,000	51,000

Viktor Blom	65,000 32,000	32,000
Jordan Spurlin	59,000 36,000	36,000
Chad Schacht	58,500 86,500	86,500
Loni Hui	56,000 32,000	32,000

Brad Owen	38,000 21,500	21,500

Maxx Coleman	32,000 32,000	32,000

Alex Livingston	29,500 16,500	16,500

Brandon Shack-Harris	26,500 26,500	26,500

Ren Lin	12,000 12,000	12,000

06-07-2025 18:10 UTC-8

Hansen Enters the Fray; It's Going To Be a Great Summer

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Claudio Elizalde

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

Gus Hansen, best known for the aggressive style he pioneered in No-Limit Hold'em in the early-to-mid 2000's has turned to a new chapter in his poker career. As of late, he's shifted his focus to Omaha and mixed games. He has made it clear that most of his schedule will revolve around the $10,000 Championship events but isn't limited to them.

Hansen was seen sitting down with a fresh stack in Event #27: $1,500 Big O and will be looking to add to his legacy, chasing bracelets in a variety of poker variants.

Whenever Hansen makes the pilgrimage to Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker, he makes sure to let the people know, "It's going to be a great summer."

Player	Chips	Progress
Gus Hansen	25,000 25,000	25,000

Tags: Gus Hansen