Event #29: $2,500 No-Limit Hold’em | 2025 World Series of Poker

06-10-2025 13:54 UTC-8

One Big Blind Bet Does the Job

Stewart Morrison

Level 30 : Blinds 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante

With roughly 800,000 in the pot and a board showing Q♦9♣6♥10♦, Yaroslav Ohulchanskyi checked to Jon Vallinas, who bet 525,000.

Ohulchanskyi called and when the river brought the 9♠, he decided to lead out into his opponent with a bet of 160,000, one big blind.

This was too rich for Vallinas, who elected to fold.

Player	Chips	Progress
Christopher Puetz	11,800,000
David Mcgowan	8,300,000
Jon Vallinas	6,500,000 400,000	400,000

Yaroslav Ohulchanskyi	5,000,000 500,000	500,000
Dylan Linde	4,550,000

Alexander Greenblatt	4,200,000
Aram Oganyan	3,700,000

Mark Darner	3,600,000

[Removed:510]	2,200,000
Ian O'Hara	1,605,000

Tags: Jon Vallinas Yaroslav Ohulchanskyi

06-10-2025 14:02 UTC-8

WSOP Records That Will (Probably) Never Be Broken

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Kevin Taylor

Level 30 : Blinds 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante

In poker, like in life, they say records are meant to be broken.

But sometimes, someone sets a milestone that just feels impossible to top. Whether it’s because of insane skill, perfect timing, a bit of luck, or a mix of all three, the World Series of Poker has seen some feats over the years that seem like they’ll never be matched.

However, while all records may eventually fall, these achievements are currently some of the most jaw-dropping in WSOP history. Will any of them ever be broken? Only time will tell. For now, though, here are the most incredible WSOP records that will (probably) never be broken.

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06-10-2025 14:22 UTC-8

Aram Oganyan Eliminated in 10th Place ($33,646)

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Stewart Morrison

Level 30 : Blinds 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante

David Mcgowan raised the hijack to 320,000, and when action got to Aram Oganyan in the small blind, he responded with a three-bet to 1,120,000.

Mcgowan spent some time assessing the situation and confirming the sizes of the stacks involved before moving all in. Oganyan snap-called, and the players revealed their cards.

Aram Oganyan: Q♦Q♣ All in
David Mcgowan: K♥K♣

It was a sorry situation for Oganyan, at risk and a long way behind.

The deck offered no help, the board running out 3♠5♠2♠3♣6♣, and Oganyan headed to the exit.

Player	Chips	Progress
David Mcgowan	12,900,000 4,600,000	4,600,000
Aram Oganyan	Busted

Tags: Aram Oganyan David Mcgowan

06-10-2025 14:24 UTC-8

Ian O'Hara Eliminated on 9th Place ($42,819)

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Gabrielle Barredo

Level 30 : Blinds 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante

Ian O'Hara open-shoved all-in for 1,285,000 and got called by Dylan Linde in the big blind taking them to showdown.

Ian O'Hara : K♣J♠ All in
Dylan Linde: A♠7♥

Linde was ahead with ace-high and improved when he hit the flop of 2♠7♣5♠. O'Hara needed one of his cards to come out but neither a king or a jack came out on the runout 3♥9♣. O'Hara left the table as Linde scooped the pot for a much-needed boost.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dylan Linde	4,850,000 300,000	300,000

Ian O'Hara	Busted

Tags: Dylan Linde Ian Ohara

Level: 31

Blinds: 100,000/200,000

Ante: 200,000

06-10-2025 14:41 UTC-8

Updated Chip Counts

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Stewart Morrison

Level 31 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Christopher Puetz	13,400,000 1,600,000	1,600,000
David Mcgowan	13,000,000 100,000	100,000
Yaroslav Ohulchanskyi	6,200,000 1,200,000	1,200,000
Dylan Linde	6,100,000 1,250,000	1,250,000

Jon Vallinas	5,800,000 700,000	700,000

Mark Darner	5,400,000 1,800,000	1,800,000

Alexander Greenblatt	3,200,000 1,000,000	1,000,000
[Removed:510]	750,000 1,450,000	1,450,000

06-10-2025 14:51 UTC-8

[Removed:510] Eliminated in 8th Place ($55,212)

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Gabrielle Barredo

Level 31 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

[Removed:510], in late position, was taking his time to act preflop and decided to bet 780,000 leaving two 25,000-chips behind. With action folded to the big blind, Mark Darner shoved all-in. Trofimov threw in his last 50,000 for a showdown.

[Removed:510]: J♦9♦ All in
Mark Darner: 7♥7♦

Darner's sevens held on the flop 2♠6♠K♦. Trofimov waited for the dealer to complete the board in case a change in fortune happened.

But the turn A♠ and river 5♦ fell without helping him improve. The dealer shipped the chips towards Darner's direction as Trofimov wished everyone good luck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mark Darner	5,960,000 560,000	560,000

[Removed:510]	Busted

Tags: Mark Darner

06-10-2025 15:02 UTC-8

Alexander Greenblatt Eliminated in 7th Place ($72,119)

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Stewart Morrison

Level 31 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Action folded Mark Darner in the small blind, who took stock of Alexander Greenblatt's stack in the big blind. Once he had an idea of the stack size, he moved all in, covering Greenblatt.

Greenblatt called immediately, putting his remaining stack of just over 2,000,000 at risk.

Alexander Greenblatt: K♣10♥ All in
Mark Darner: A♠3♠

A great flop for Darner, as the dealer put out A♦3♣10♠.

The deck remained in Darner's favour with the 2♣ turn and Q♥ river, as he scooped in the pot and Greenblatt headed to the payout desk.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mark Darner	10,200,000 4,240,000	4,240,000

Alexander Greenblatt	Busted

Tags: Alexander Greenblatt Mark Darner

06-10-2025 15:13 UTC-8

Mcgowan Boosts his Monster Stack

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Gabrielle Barredo

Level 31 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Jon Vallinas limped in the small blind and David Mcgowan raised to 600,000. Vallinas called and both players saw a flop.

Vallinas checked the 5♦5♣J♣ flop and Mcgowan continued with a 300,000 bet. Vallinas once again called.

Cranking up the heat, Mcgowan added 1,200,000 in the pot after another check on the 4♥ turn. Vallinas mulled over the situation for a few seconds but ultimately called.

After another check on the river 3♥, Mcgowan put maximum pressure by going all-in. Vallinas, visibly frustrated, took some time to consider his options. With only 2,780,000 behind, Vallinas couldn't call an effective all-in and folded, conceding the huge pot to Mcgowan.

Player	Chips	Progress
David Mcgowan	18,500,000 5,500,000	5,500,000
Jon Vallinas	2,780,000 3,020,000	3,020,000

Tags: David Mcgowan Jon Vallinas

06-10-2025 15:27 UTC-8

Mcgowan Pulling Away

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Stewart Morrison

Level 31 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

David Mcgowan opened the button to 400,000 and was met with a three-bet of 1,000,000 from Yaroslav Ohulchanskyi in the big blind. Mcgowan called, and the pair headed to the flop.

Seeing a flop of J♠3♦5♥, Ohulchanskyi continued for 230,000, which Mcgowan called.

Ohulchanskyi continued the aggression on the 8♦ turn, this time for 525,000, and again, he couldn't shake Mcgowan off.

When the river 7♠ was dealt, Ohulchanskyi hit the brakes, checking over to his opponent. Mcgowan took his time before checking back. Ohulchanskyi showed Q♣4♦ for queen-high and Mcgowan rolled over A♣2♣ for the superior ace-high.

Player	Chips	Progress
David Mcgowan	19,100,000 600,000	600,000
Christopher Puetz	13,100,000 300,000	300,000
Mark Darner	9,000,000 1,200,000	1,200,000

Dylan Linde	4,200,000 1,900,000	1,900,000

Yaroslav Ohulchanskyi	3,300,000 2,900,000	2,900,000
Jon Vallinas	3,000,000 220,000	220,000

Tags: David Mcgowan Yaroslav Ohulchanskyi