Event #45: $500 SALUTE to Warriors Day 1 | 2025 World Series of Poker

06-15-2025 10:05 UTC-8

Some Names in the Field

Roxanne Johnson

Level 2 : Blinds 200/300, 300 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Patricia Cardner	50,000

Kevin Song	50,000

Shaun Colquhoun	50,000
Ruth Hall	50,000
Kathy Liebert	50,000

Renmei Liu	50,000
Dara O'Kearney	50,000
Caitlyn Arnwine	50,000

06-15-2025 10:27 UTC-8

Patricia Cardner's Perspective

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Roxanne Johnson

Level 2 : Blinds 200/300, 300 ante

Poker personality, author, and podcaster Patricia Cardner is making her first appearance at the World Series of Poker this year. This particular event holds special meaning for her, as her husband served for many years in the United States Air Force. As Cardner fondly noted, "He is an officer and a gentleman."

In addition to participating in this tournament, Cardner plans to stay for several weeks and is especially excited to play in the Seniors Event for the first time. She secured her entry into the tournament by winning a satellite seat for just $33.

When asked about her preparation routine, Cardner shared a few key practices: “Get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast with some protein, and set an intention.” She elaborated on the importance of mindset, explaining, “It’s not about saying ‘I’m going to win,’ but rather ‘I’m going to stay focused and make good decisions.’”

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Level: 3

Blinds: 200/400

Ante: 400

06-15-2025 10:42 UTC-8

Electronic Devices, Player Bans & More: 6 Key 2025 WSOP Rule Changes You Must Know

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Kaelaine Minton

Level 3 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

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.

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06-15-2025 10:43 UTC-8

Song is Playing and Not Playing

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Jerome Solomon

Level 3 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

Bracelet winner Kevin Song is registered for this event, but hasn't arrived yet.

His chip stack is being blinded off, but with 40-minutes levels, he has plenty of time to arrive before he will be short stacked.

Song already has three cashes in this year's WSOP.

Player	Chips	Progress
Kevin Song	45,600 4,400	4,400

Tags: Kevin Song

06-15-2025 10:53 UTC-8

Bad-luck Hand Costs Youngblood

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Jerome Solomon

Level 3 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

Sylvia Youngblood makes the trek from El Paso to Las Vegas every year to play in one poker tournament — the Salute to Warriors.

"I'm from a family that served, and in all branches, Army, Navy, Airforce," Youngblood said. "That's how I met my husband (Randy). He was stationed in the Army at Fort Bliss. The military means so much to us."

Every year she has entered this event, she has cashed. She will have to reenter to keep her streak alive after a tough beat.

Youngblood four-bet a pot, and was raised all-in by David Westfall.

Sylvia Youngblood: K♥K♠ All in
David Westfall: A♥A♣

Unfortunately for Youngblood, the runout 3♥2♠9♦9♥9♣ didn't help her kings pull the upset over aces.

Now, she has to ask her husband, who was playing at another table, if she can reenter.

"I should, because I'm good enough to win it back. What can you do about aces over kings?"

Player	Chips	Progress
David Westfall	109,000
Randy Youngblood	32,000
Sylvia Youngblood	Busted

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06-15-2025 11:04 UTC-8

Shaun Colquhoun on the Importance of this Tournament

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Roxanne Johnson

Level 3 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

Fresh off his impressive third place finish in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Casino Employees Event, Colquhoun returns to the felt after a brief break, ready to compete in the remainder of the series.

This particular tournament holds special significance for him. As a medically retired veteran who has battled PTSD following his military service, Colquhoun credits poker with playing a therapeutic role in his recovery. The game has provided him with a sense of camaraderie, offering a community of friends that he likens to a family or brotherhood. He even chronicled his journey in his book, Facing the Odds: The Healing Power of Poker. Having formed close connections with many fellow veterans, Colquhoun deeply appreciates the importance of this event for those who have served.

In a generous gesture, Colquhoun used a portion of his recent winnings to sponsor 20 other veterans, allowing them to participate in this meaningful tournament.

A victory here would carry extra significance for Colquhoun, who would be proud to don the red, white, and blue bracelet as a symbol of both personal triumph and national pride.

Tags: Shaun Colquhoun

06-15-2025 11:15 UTC-8

Time for a Break

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Jerome Solomon

Level 3 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

The players are on the first 20-minute break of the day.

Level: 4

Blinds: 300/500

Ante: 500

06-15-2025 11:44 UTC-8

Top Ten Chips According to the WSOP+ App

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Roxanne Johnson

Level 4 : Blinds 300/500, 500 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Keith Brunscheon	230,700 230,700	230,700
Kristen Vosevich	210,000 210,000	210,000
Senthuran Vijayaratnam	180,800 180,800	180,800
Erron Enoex	176,800 176,800	176,800
Christopher Moran	175,000 175,000	175,000
Andrew Gilmore	160,000 160,000	160,000
Serge Delfour	160,000 160,000	160,000
Ryan Jones (NV)	157,000 157,000	157,000
Pedram Bouzarjomehri	150,000 150,000	150,000
Henry Lau	150,000 150,000	150,000