2025 World Series of Poker

Event #45: $500 SALUTE to Warriors
Day: 1
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Event Info
2025 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
q♥j♠
Prize
$187,937
Event Info
Buy-in
$500
Prize Pool
$1,614,170
Entries
3,937
Level Info
Level
41
Blinds
1,500,000 / 3,000,000
Ante
3,000,000
Players Info - Day 1
Entries
3,937
Players Left
625
Players Left 1 / 3937
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Top Ten Chips According to the WSOP+ App

Roxanne Johnson
Roxanne Johnson
Level 4 : Blinds 300/500, 500 ante
Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Keith Brunscheon us
Keith Brunscheon 		230,700
230,700
 230,700
Profile photo of Kristen Vosevich us
Kristen Vosevich 		210,000
210,000
 210,000
Profile photo of Senthuran Vijayaratnam ca
Senthuran Vijayaratnam 		180,800
180,800
 180,800
Profile photo of Erron Enoex us
Erron Enoex
176,800
176,800
 176,800
Profile photo of Christopher Moran us
Christopher Moran 		175,000
175,000
 175,000
Profile photo of Andrew Gilmore us
Andrew Gilmore 		160,000
160,000
 160,000
Profile photo of Serge Delfour fr
Serge Delfour 		160,000
160,000
 160,000
Profile photo of Ryan Jones (NV) us
Ryan Jones (NV) 		157,000
157,000
 157,000
Profile photo of Pedram Bouzarjomehri us
Pedram Bouzarjomehri 		150,000
150,000
 150,000
Profile photo of Henry Lau us
Henry Lau 		150,000
150,000
 150,000

Level: 4

Blinds: 300/500

Ante: 500

Shaun Colquhoun on the Importance of this Tournament

Roxanne Johnson
Roxanne Johnson
Level 3 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante
Shaun Colquhoun
Shaun Colquhoun

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

Bad-luck Hand Costs Youngblood

Jerome Solomon
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
Profile photo of David Westfall us
David Westfall
109,000
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Randy Youngblood 		32,000
Profile photo of Sylvia Youngblood us
Sylvia Youngblood 		Busted

Tags: Sylvia YoungbloodDavid WestfallRandy Youngblood

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

Kaelaine Minton
Kaelaine Minton
Level 3 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante
Jonathan Tamayo
Jonathan Tamayo

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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Level: 3

Blinds: 200/400

Ante: 400

Patricia Cardner's Perspective

Roxanne Johnson
Roxanne Johnson
Level 2 : Blinds 200/300, 300 ante
Patricia Cardner
Patricia Cardner

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.’”

Tags: Patricia Cardner

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