Event #51: $25,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha Day 3 | 2025 World Series of Poker

06-19-2025 13:35 UTC-8

Brant Hale Eliminated in 23rd Place ($87,098)

Nick Vazquez

Level 23 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Bryn Kenney raised to 175,000 from early position. Dennis Weiss called on the button, Evan Krentzman called in the small blind, and Brant Hale called in the big.

The board came out K♦4♦2♦, and action checked to Weiss, who bet 290,000. Krentzman called, and then Hale moved all in. It folded around to Krentzman, who made the call.

Brant Hale: Q♦J♣9♦5♥ All in
Evan Krentzman: K♥K♠J♦2♣

The 4♠ turn gave Krentzman a boat, sinking Hale's flush, and the 7♦ river couldn't help Hale.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dennis Weiss	5,565,000 465,000	465,000

Evan Krentzman	4,430,000 2,255,000	2,255,000
Bryn Kenney	2,505,000 175,000	175,000

Brant Hale	Busted

Tags: Brant Hale Bryn Kenney Dennis Weiss Evan Krentzman

06-19-2025 13:39 UTC-8

Erick Lindgren Eliminated in 22nd Place ($87,098)

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Stewart Morrison

Level 23 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Jeffrey Hakim raised to 240,000 in the small blind before Erick Lindgren moved all in from the big blind for 655,000. Hakim called to put Lindgren at risk, and the cards were turned over.

Erick Lindgren: Q♠J♠J♣8♠ All in
Jeffrey Hakim: A♠K♦10♥7♣

The 7♦3♥10♠ flop moved Hakim into the lead with two pair.

The turn 6♣ and river 5♣ weren't enough to save Lindgren, as he vacated his seat and headed to the exit.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jeffrey Hakim	4,700,000 695,000	695,000

Erick Lindgren	Busted

Tags: Erick Lindgren Jeffrey Hakim

06-19-2025 13:43 UTC-8

Maksimov Nearly Doubles Without Showdown

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Adam Lamers

Level 23 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Aaron Kupin limped in from under the gun and Artem Maksimov raised the pot to 360,000 on his left. Talal Shakerchi called from the big blind and Kupin came along as well.

The flop came K♣7♦3♦ and the action checked to Maksimov who ripped all in for his last 425,000. Shakerchi quickly folded but Kupin spent some time in the tank, using two time banks, before eventually laying his hand down as well.

Player	Chips	Progress
Talal Shakerchi	6,500,000 240,000	240,000

Aaron Kupin	4,750,000 600,000	600,000
Artem Maksimov	1,850,000 550,000	550,000

Tags: Talal Shakerchi Artem Maksimov Aaron Kupin

06-19-2025 14:03 UTC-8

Tsang, King of the Limpers

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Stewart Morrison

Level 23 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

After Dennis Weiss limped under the gun, three more players followed suit, including Anson Tsang in the cutoff. The big blind, Isaac Haxton, checked his option, and five players saw a flop.

When the blinds checked on the 9♦A♣5♥ flop, Weiss put out a bet of 210,000. Only Tsang and Haxton called, trimming the field by two, and the three remaining players saw a turn.

Haxton checked once again on the A♥ turn, and this time, so did Weiss. Tsang saw a green light to bet and slid out 400,000. Haxton folded, but Weiss stuck around to see a river.

The river 6♥ didn't deter Tsang. When Weiss checked to him, Tsang pushed out a bet of 725,000. After a moment's thought, Weiss said, "Nice hand" and folded, conceding the pot to Tsang.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dennis Weiss	4,900,000 665,000	665,000

Anson Tsang	3,700,000 2,020,000	2,020,000

Isaac Haxton	1,300,000 955,000	955,000

Tags: Anson Tsang Dennis Weiss Isaac Haxton

06-19-2025 14:10 UTC-8

Petko Tsakov Eliminated in 21st Place ($87,098)

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Nick Vazquez

Level 23 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Roman Hrabec raised to 200,000 from the hijack. Michael Duek called in the small blind, and Petko Tsakov called in the big blind.

The board came J♠3♦2♠ and action checked to Hrabec. He bet another 200,000. Duek folded, but Tsakov raised the pot. Hrabec went all in, and Tsakov called.

Petko Tsakov: Q♣Q♦3♠2♣ All in
Roman Hrabec: A♠9♠8♥2♥

The 7♣ fell on the turn, and the 5♠ on the river gave Hrabec the nut flush and Tskaov was eliminated in 21st place.

Player	Chips	Progress
Roman Hrabec	4,450,000 2,365,000	2,365,000

Michael Duek	1,700,000 590,000	590,000
Petko Tsakov	Busted

Tags: Michael Duek Petko Tsakov Roman Hrabec

06-19-2025 14:18 UTC-8

Tomasz Gluszko Eliminated in 20th Place ($87,098)

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Adam Lamers

Level 23 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Tomasz Gluszko raised to 280,000 in middle position and Talal Shakerchi called from the cutoff. They went heads-up to a flop of Q♠6♥5♥ and Gluszko checked to Shakerchi who bet 475,000. Gluszko check-raised the pot to 2,225,000 and Shakerchi announced all in. Gluszko used a couple of time banks, hoping for a pay jump, and then eventually called.

Tomasz Gluszko: Q♣10♥8♥7♣ All in
Talal Shakerchi: A♥Q♥8♦3♦

The turn was the A♣ to give Shakerchi two pair and Gluszko was left hoping for a straight. The 10♣ on the river was not enough for Gluszko who was eliminated at the hands of the chip leader.

Player	Chips	Progress
Talal Shakerchi	10,700,000 4,200,000	4,200,000

Tomasz Gluszko	Busted

Tags: Tomasz Gluszko Talal Shakerchi

Level: 24

Blinds: 50,000/100,000

Ante: 100,000

06-19-2025 14:33 UTC-8

Artem Maksimov Eliminated in 19th Place ($87,098)

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Stewart Morrison

Level 24 : Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante

Lautaro Guerra opened under the gun to 350,000 and only Artem Maksimov, in the big blind, called.

The flop came A♥8♣Q♣, and when Guerra continued with a bet of 250,000, Maksimov check-raised all in. Guerra called, and the cards were turned on their backs.

Artem Maksimov: Q♠Q♥8♠8♥ All in
Lautaro Guerra: A♠A♣J♠5♥

Both players had flopped sets; in fact, Maksimov had flopped two. It was Guerra with top set, though.

The turn brought the 3♠, meaning Maksimov had one opportunity left to hit either of his two remaining outs.

Alas, the river 6♠ did not save Maksimov, and he departed in 19th place.

Player	Chips	Progress
Lautaro Guerra	4,900,000 1,270,000	1,270,000

Artem Maksimov	Busted

Tags: Artem Maksimov Lautaro Guerra

06-19-2025 14:40 UTC-8

The Martin Kabhrel WSOP 2025 Situation is Crazy | PokerNews Podcast #899

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Chad Holloway

Level 24 : Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante

In the 899th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are joined by PokerStars Team Pro Maria Konnikova at Level 9 Studio to offer their thoughts on the most polarizing player at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP), Martin Kabrhel.

Do you love him? Hate him? Is he either good or bad for poker? What sort of antics has he been up to? What poker player called him a p***y? Find out as the hosts don't shy away from sharing their thoughts on the boisterous high roller.

Konnikova then talks about her upcoming book, hosting the Risky Business Podcast alongside Nate Silver, and what's going on over at PokerStars, including the upcoming NAPT and an emphasis on women's initiatives.

PokerStars Team Pro Maria Konnikova joins as a special co-host!

Also, learn about João Vieira winning $100K High Roller for his fourth bracelet and David “ODB” Baker taking down the $5K Seniors NLH for his fourth bracelet. Oh, and Michael Wang won a Wynn Summer Classic event for career-high $555K!

Finally, see highlights from “Miami” John Cernuto’s Celebration of Life, including a moving speech from his friend, Hollywood actor James Woods, and a look at the 2025 Poker Hall of Fame nominees. Find out who the crew thinks will get in and why.

Learn about all those stories and more in the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast!

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06-19-2025 14:40 UTC-8

Kenney's Aces Hold for a Double

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Adam Lamers

Level 24 : Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante

Bryn Kenney raised to 350,000 from under the gun and Anson Tsang defended from the big blind. The flop came J♠9♥4♠ and Kenney continued with a bet of 850,000. Tsang check-raised all in and Kenney called off his stack of 1,210,000.

Bryn Kenney: A♥A♦4♣2♥ All in
Anson Tsang: A♠J♣10♦2♠

Kenney was in front with his pair of aces but Tsang had a pair and a flush draw. The 3♦ and K♥ runout changed nothing and Kenney's aces held up for the win.

Player	Chips	Progress
Bryn Kenney	3,250,000 745,000	745,000

Anson Tsang	1,650,000 2,050,000	2,050,000

Tags: Anson Tsang Bryn Kenney