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Event #38: $100,000 High Roller
Day 1 Completed
2025 World Series of Poker
Event #38: $100,000 High Roller
Day: 1
Event Info
2025 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1
Buy-in
$100,000
Prize Pool
$9,939,500
Total Entries
103
Level
27
Blinds
500,000 / 1,000,000
Ante
1,000,000
Entries
77
Players Left
37
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Level 10
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
As the $50,000 High Roller came to a close inside the Horseshoe Events Center, the focus shifted to Paris Las Vegas for an even higher-stakes affair. The first six-figure buy-in of the 2025 World Series of Poker, Event #38: $100,000 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller, kicked off with a field packed with top-tier professionals and high-rolling VIPs.
After 10 levels of action, 37 players from a field of 77 entries advanced to Day 2, with Thomas Boivin bagging the overnight chip lead with 3,840,000 in chips.
Boivin climbed to the top of the counts after cracking the pocket jacks that were held by Jesse Lonis. The Belgian made trip fours and Lonis couldn't get away from his pocket pair in one of the final hands of the night.
Boivin, who is on his second entry, also took a chunk out of All-Time Money List leader Bryn Kenney in one of the final levels, although Kenney rebounded from a stack of 100,000, ending with 715,000.
Emilien Pitavy (2,980,000) and Joao Vieira complete the top three, while Landon Tice (2,230,000), defending champion Chris Hunichen (1,345,000), and other notables remain in the hunt for the bracelet and seven-figure payday.
So far, $7,430,500 has been collected for the prize pool, but that figure is expected to grow, as late registration remains open through the first two levels on Day 2. Registration will close at approximately 2:15 p.m. local time on Thursday.
End of Day 1 Top Ten Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Boivin | Belgium | 3,840,000 | 154 |
| 2 | Emilien Pitavy | France | 2,980,000 | 119 |
| 3 | Joao Vieira | Portugal | 2,920,000 | 117 |
| 4 | Vinny Lingham | United States | 2,350,000 | 94 |
| 5 | Brandon Steven | United States | 2,300,000 | 92 |
| 6 | Landon Tice | United States | 2,230,000 | 89 |
| 7 | Taylor von Kriegenbergh | United States | 2,050,000 | 82 |
| 8 | Adrian Mateos | Spain | 1,815,000 | 73 |
| 9 | Alex Kulev | Bulgaria | 1,735,000 | 69 |
| 10 | Stephen Chidwick | United Kingdom | 1,625,000 | 65 |
Big Names Already Out of the Running
Each player in the high roller is allowed one reentry, and many took full advantage of that option during the opening session. Several competitors also fired both and are officially on the rail and unable to return when play resumes on Day 2.
Alexandros Theologis was the first player to see both of his $100,000 bullets go up in flames. His initial entry ended when Matthew Belcher turned trips with ace-queen to crack Theologis’ Big Slick. On his second attempt, the Greek pro ran the second-nut straight into the nut straight, leaving himself short, only to be felted the very next hand after running into the nuts once again.
WSOP bracelet winner Chang Lee was next to lose two lives, followed by Aleksejs Ponakovs. The two-time bracelet winner flopped top set against High Stakes Poker star Vinny Lingham, but the latter had flopped a queen-high straight. Belcher then ended Ponakovs' run when he returned for a second time.
Mikita Badziakouski, Santhosh Suvarna, Michael Moncek, and Alex Foxen are the other players who cannot lay claim to the $100,000 High Roller title.
Negreanu and Keating Face Off
After a summer of back-and-forth jabs, Alan Keating and Daniel Negreanu finally found themselves seated side by side, marking the first time they’ve shared the felt at the 2025 WSOP.
Keating, known for his wild cash game style, stepped into the tournament arena this year with a point to prove. Negreanu questioned whether he could hang at the highest level.
Negreanu found a bag and will return for Day 2, looking to continue his fine form that has seen him make two final tables already. Keating, meanwhile, busted in one of the final hands of the night, but with late registration still open, the face-off could continue should he reenter, which he’s expected to do.
Plan for Day 2
Day 2 kicks off at 12 p.m. local time, with ten 60-minute levels scheduled. Players will get a 15-minute break every two levels, and a 60-minute dinner break will follow the end of Level 16, around 6:30 p.m.
Late registration remains open through the first two levels of the day and will close at the start of Level 13, approximately 2:15 p.m. Players still have the option to enter or reenter until that cutoff point
As always, stay tuned to PokerNews, the only place to find official live updates for the 2025 WSOP.
Level 10
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Level 10
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,840,000
40,000
|
40,000 |
|
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2,980,000
225,000
|
225,000 |
|
2,920,000
1,265,000
|
1,265,000 |
|
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2,350,000
90,000
|
90,000 |
|
2,300,000
975,000
|
975,000 |
|
2,230,000
30,000
|
30,000 |
|
2,050,000
100,000
|
100,000 |
|
1,815,000
815,000
|
815,000 |
|
||
|
1,735,000
885,000
|
885,000 |
|
||
|
1,625,000
645,000
|
645,000 |
|
||
|
1,345,000
155,000
|
155,000 |
|
||
|
1,335,000
520,000
|
520,000 |
|
1,325,000
225,000
|
225,000 |
|
1,320,000
790,000
|
790,000 |
|
|
||
|
1,315,000
435,000
|
435,000 |
|
1,300,000
380,000
|
380,000 |
|
1,275,000
110,000
|
110,000 |
|
||
|
1,140,000
615,000
|
615,000 |
|
|
||
|
1,065,000
235,000
|
235,000 |
|
1,060,000
80,000
|
80,000 |
|
|
||
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1,035,000
35,000
|
35,000 |
|
|
||
|
1,000,000
200,000
|
200,000 |
|
|
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|
995,000
165,000
|
165,000 |
|
835,000 | |
|
||
|
765,000
665,000
|
665,000 |
|
|
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Level 10
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Day 1 of the $100,000 High Roller has ended with 37 players from 77 entries finding a bag. Stay tuned for full chip counts and a recap of today's action.
Level 10
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Jesse Lonis raised to 40,000 from under the gun and was called by Thomas Boivin from the cutoff. Manuel Fritz defended his big blind.
On the 4♠4♥10♥ flop, Lonis continued for 80,000. Boivin called and Fritz folded.
On the 2♠ turn, Lonis sized up to 275,000. Boivin then moved all in as the big stack. Lonis started the hand with around 950,000 and after some thinking time, he called for his tournament life.
Jesse Lonis: J♠J♥ 
Thomas Boivin: 6♣4♣
Lonis had two outs, but the Q♣ river marked his exit instead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,800,000
1,550,000
|
1,550,000 |
|
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Busted | |
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Level 10
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Just before the players bagged their chips for Day 2, Jesse Lonis and Alan Keating were eliminated.
Both still have the option of using their one allowed reentry, should they wish to do so.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
Level 10
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Orpen Kisacikoglu raised from the button and Nacho Barbero went all-in from the big blind for 505,000, covering Kisacikoglu by roughly 100,000, who made the call.
Orpen Kisacikoglu: A♦10♣
Nacho Barbero: 4♥4♠
Barbero was able to hold on the runout of K♥7♠3♦Q♥Q♠ and sent Kisacikoglu to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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980,000
619,000
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619,000 |
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Busted | |
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Level 10
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Biao Ding raised in the cutoff to 40,000, Brandon Steven called on the button and Landon Tice three-bet to 180,000 from the big blind. Ding decided to four-bet shove, Steven folded and Tice called.
Biao Ding: A♣K♠
Landon Tice: 9♥9♣
Ding caught a great flop with 7♠K♣8♣, but the 10♦ on the turn gave Tice additional outs. The 6♠ on the river completed the comeback, sending Ding to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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2,200,000
505,000
|
505,000 |
|
Busted |
Level 10
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
The tournament clock has been paused, and the Tournament Director has announced that Day 1 will close after five more hands.
