Event #49: $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em
Day 2 Completed
2025 World Series of Poker
Event #49: $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em
Day: 2
Event Info
2025 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 2
Buy-in
$3,000
Prize Pool
$3,794,070
Entries
1,421
Level
34
Blinds
250,000 / 500,000
Ante
500,000
Entries
69
Players Left
1
Players Left 1 / 1421
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Level 34
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
In what turned out to be a fast-paced final table at the 2025 World Series of Poker at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, Tyler Patterson emerged victorious in Event #49: $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em. Patterson topped a field of 1,421 entries to capture his second WSOP gold bracelet and the event’s top prize of $574,223.
The event generated a total prize pool of $3,794,070, with Patterson claiming the lion’s share after defeating Matthew Wantman in a brief but intense heads-up battle. With this win, Patterson adds to an already impressive poker résumé that now boasts over $1.5 million in earnings.
Patterson, a pro since 2007, celebrated this latest achievement surrounded by a boisterous rail of supporters. Among them was his wife, Carolyn, affectionately referred to by close friends as his “girlfriend,” who followed their journey from Scottsdale to Barbados and ultimately back to Las Vegas. Friends describe Patterson as “the best guy, an excellent golfer, and the best husband.” Their support was evident during the celebration, which included a champagne toast, despite Patterson being mid-juice cleanse thanks to a friendly bet with a visiting UK buddy. The wager? Stick to the cleanse until one of them wins a bracelet. Mission accomplished.
Although he no longer studies poker theory in-depth, Patterson credits his early dedication to reading every book he could find on the subject. These days, he leans on his longtime friend and fellow poker pro, Matt Affleck, for guidance on GTO concepts. The two shared a home in Seattle years ago and have remained close ever since.
Patterson’s relaxed and jovial attitude at the table is part of his winning formula. Despite staying up late the night before and squeezing in an early morning golf game where he carded four birdies, he came into the final day feeling energized. That confidence proved prophetic.
The key turning point came when Patterson picked up pocket aces against Connor Rash’s pocket kings, vaulting him into a dominant chip lead that he never relinquished. When heads-up play began, Wantman was short-stacked, and Patterson applied relentless pressure. At one point, Wantman turned to the rail and exclaimed, “This guy is a f@#$%^& machine.”
Wantman, who boasts over $8 million in live earnings and was the last remaining 25K Fantasy Draft pick in the field, proved a worthy opponent before finishing runner-up.
Final Table Results
| Place | Winner | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Patterson | United States | $574,223 |
| 2 | Matthew Wantman | United States | $382,774 |
| 3 | Michael Walsh | United States | $267,626 |
| 4 | Andy Wilson | United Kingdom | $189,863 |
| 5 | Yohwan Lim | South Korea | $136,701 |
| 6 | Jakub Michalak | Poland | $99,913 |
Final Day Action
The day began with 69 players, and chips quickly flew as eliminations came in rapid succession. The final six players reached the feature table, where the action didn’t slow down. Notable names who made deep runs included English pro Andy Wilson (4th – $189,863), bracelet winner Ori Hasson (9th – $55,882), and 25K Fantasy Draft pick Uri Reichenstein (11th – $42,783).
Watch for Patterson during the rest of the series as he plans to play every day between golf matches.
That concludes coverage of Event #49, but stay with PokerNews for ongoing live updates and stories from the 2025 WSOP.
Level 34
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Tyler Patterson wins his second WSOP bracelet and $574,223, stay tuned for the winners recap.
Level 34
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Action was picked up as Matthew Wantman was all in against Tyler Patterson.
Matthew Wantman: J♥7♣ 
Tyler Patterson: A♣9♦
The flop came 4♠A♦3♠, Patterson was already celebrating as the 9♣ hit the turn, and the 6♦ on the river ended Wantman's incredible run for $382,774.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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58,800,000
6,560,000
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6,560,000 |
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Busted | |
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Level 34
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Tyler Patterson was playing his big stack to a tee and moved all in from the small blind into the short stack of Michael Walsh. Walsh peeled his cards and stated, "Ooh, the first one looks good". After peeking at the second one, he called immediately for 3,050,000.
Michael Walsh: K♥J♥
Tyler Patterson: Q♠7♣
The board ran out for Patterson with 10♣8♦Q♣6♣6♦, and Patterson's two pair won the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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52,240,000
11,240,000
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11,240,000 |
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4,600,000
7,000,000
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7,000,000 |
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Busted | |
Level 34
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Andy Wilson raised to 4,500,000 from the cutoff, Tyler Patterson announced all in, the blinds folded and Wilson put the rest of this stack in the middle.
Andy Wilson: 7♦7♠
Tyler Patterson: J♥J♠
The board ran out 4♥3♣9♠A♥4♦, and Wilson was eliminated. Patterson now playing over 40,000,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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41,000,000
9,500,000
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9,500,000 |
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Busted | |
Level 34
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Yohwan Lim called 500,000 in the small blind, Tyler Patterson announced all in from the big blind, Lim snap-called.
Yohwan Lim: A♦10♦
Tyler Patterson: A♥8♥
Patterson turned to his rail and said "we need an eight, and there's one in the window!" on 5♥J♥8♠, and he held as the board ran out on Q♣A♣ to eliminate Lim.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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31,500,000
6,600,000
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6,600,000 |
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Busted | |
Level 34
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Matthew Wantman limped in the small blind, and Andy Wilson checked his option. The flop came out with K♠Q♦7♣, and Wantman checked, and Wilson bet 650,000. Wantman made the call.
On the turn 5♣, both players checked.
The river 7♠ Wantman took the lead and bet 675,000 and received the fold from Wilson.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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24,900,000 | |
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11,600,000
5,300,000
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5,300,000 |
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7,300,000
7,800,000
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7,800,000 |
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7,300,000 | |
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3,300,000
100,000
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100,000 |
Level 34
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Yohwan Lim limped in the small blind, and Tyler Patterson checked from the big blind. The flop was J♦Q♠4♠ Lim checked and Patterson bet out 400,000. Lim called.
On the turn 6♦, both players checked, and then on the river A♠, both players checked again. Lim turned over Q♦J♥ for two pair and Patterson mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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24,900,000
300,000
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300,000 |
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7,300,000
1,800,000
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1,800,000 |
Level: 34
Blinds: 250,000/500,000
Ante: 500,000
