Event #64: $1,000 Super Seniors | 2025 World Series of Poker

06-27-2025 13:00 UTC-8

The Craziest Scandal in World Series of Poker History | PokerNews Podcast #902

Kaelaine Minton

Level 33 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

In the 902nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz do an emergency show to discuss the industry-shaking collusion controversy that stemmed from the heads-up match between Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Millionaire Maker. Not only were seven-figure prizes up for grabs, but there was also a $1,000,000 bonus if Yaginuma were to win thanks to an outside promotion.

That fact made a big impact on what allegedly went down. Find out what happened, what fans and players are saying, and whether or not ClubWPT Gold will award the $1,000,000 bonus. Also, the WSOP did issue a statement and has yet to finalize the results of the tournament. What might happen next is anyone's guess, but Chad and Mike discuss some potential scenarios.

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06-27-2025 12:58 UTC-8

Stefanic Gets Spicy

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Stewart Morrison

Level 33 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Lonny Weitzel raised from the cutoff to 900,000 and was met with a three-bet to 1,800,000 from Damir Stefanic in the big blind. Weitzel called, and they went to a flop.

The dealer provided a 5♣Q♥8♦ flop, and Stefanic immediately announced a bet of 1,500,000. Weitzel made the call in an instant, and they moved on to the 6♦ turn.

As quick as a flash, Stefanic bet the same 1,500,000, and Weitzel called.

The river J♠ slowed everything down as both players checked.

Stefanic turned over J♣4♣ for a rivered pair, and Weitzel revealed A♦6♥ for an inferior pair.

Player	Chips	Progress
Lonny Weitzel	24,150,000 5,225,000	5,225,000

Damir Stefanic	22,500,000 9,950,000	9,950,000

Tags: Damir Stefanic Lonny Weitzel

06-27-2025 12:48 UTC-8

Jutte Doubles Through Kohler

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Erick Torres

Level 33 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Richard Jutte jammed for 3,125,000 from the button, and Martin Kohler promptly called him to send the two to a showdown.

Richard Jutte: A♠Q♥ All in
Martin Kohler: A♦8♣

Jutte had Kohler in rough shape as they headed to the runout. The 5♥5♠4♠ flop offered some chop outs between the two ace-high hands.

The 6♥ turn brought some peril for Jutte as it gave Kohler four outs to a straight, but the A♥ river was safe for Jutte as his kicker played and he secured the double.

Player	Chips	Progress
Martin Kohler	12,500,000 9,600,000	9,600,000
Richard Jutte	8,100,000 5,075,000	5,075,000

Tags: Martin Kohler Richard Jutte

06-27-2025 12:38 UTC-8

Lawrence Whyte Eliminated in 5th Place ($100,915)

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Stewart Morrison

Level 33 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Chip leader Lonny Weitzel raised under the gun to 900,000, and action folded to Lawrence Whyte in the big blind. After a moment or two to figure out a plan, Whyte moved all in for roughly 4,900,000, receiving a snap-call from Wietzel.

Lawrence Whyte: A♣10♦ All in
Lonny Weitzel: K♠K♥

Whyte needed to find some help to stay alive, but the deck wasn't forthcoming, as the flop rolled off Q♥Q♠7♣, Whyte was left needing to find an ace, running tens or an unlikely running queens to stay alive.

The turn 10♣ did provide a little hope, but the river 4♠ sealed his fate, as he vacated his seat and said his goodbyes.

Player	Chips	Progress
Lonny Weitzel	29,375,000 4,900,000	4,900,000

Lawrence Whyte	Busted

Tags: Lawrence Whyte Lonny Weitzel

06-27-2025 12:33 UTC-8

Richard Frandsen Eliminated in 6th Place ($77,025)

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Stewart Morrison

Level 33 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Richard Frandsen moved all in from the button for roughly 4,200,000. Martin Kohler immediately announced he was calling from the small blind. The big blind folded, and Kohler turned over bad news for Frandsen.

Richard Frandsen: 6♠6♣ All in
Martin Kohler: Q♥Q♣

Frandsen, at risk and a long way behind, was hoping to see a set on the flop, and he did, just not for him.

The dealer fanned out a queen-high 4♣Q♠9♦, all but ending Frandsen's deep run.

The turn A♦ confirmed his exit, and as the mandatory 5♥ river was dealt, Frandsen said his goodbyes.

Player	Chips	Progress
Martin Kohler	22,100,000 4,175,000	4,175,000
Richard Frandsen	Busted

Tags: Martin Kohler Richard Frandsen

06-27-2025 12:27 UTC-8

Updated Chip Counts

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Stewart Morrison

Level 33 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

The six remaining players have returned from the first break of the day.

Here is a look at the chip counts, courtesy of the WSOP+ app.

Player	Chips	Progress
Lonny Weitzel	24,475,000 475,000	475,000

Martin Kohler	17,925,000 3,925,000	3,925,000
Damir Stefanic	12,550,000 2,050,000	2,050,000
Lawrence Whyte	4,900,000 300,000	300,000
Richard Frandsen	4,200,000 2,250,000	2,250,000
Richard Jutte	3,025,000 1,975,000	1,975,000

Level: 33

Blinds: 150,000/300,000

Ante: 300,000

06-27-2025 12:02 UTC-8

Players Take a Break

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Stewart Morrison

Level 32 : Blinds 100,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

The six remaining players are taking their first break of the day.

Play will resume in 15 minutes.

06-27-2025 12:00 UTC-8

Wesley Cameron Eliminated in 7th Place ($59,243)

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Erick Torres

Level 32 : Blinds 100,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

Just before the break, a hand broke out that led to the demise of Wesley Cameron in the tournament.

Lonny Weitzel called from middle position, and Wesley Cameron came along with a call from the hijack. The action folded to the big blind of Damir Stefanic, who checked his option.

The flop fanned out 2♦A♥K♦. Stefanic checked before Weitzel bet 700,000. Cameron responded with an all-in. Stefanic folded, and Weitzel called.

Wesley Cameron: 10♦5♦ All in
Lonny Weitzel: A♣4♦

Cameron was searching for a diamond, but it did not come as the J♥ turn and the 7♥ river peeled off.

Player	Chips	Progress
Lonny Weitzel	24,000,000 4,600,000	4,600,000

Damir Stefanic	10,500,000 2,700,000	2,700,000
Wesley Cameron	Busted

Tags: Damir Stefanic Lonny Weitzel Wesley Cameron

06-27-2025 12:00 UTC-8

Battle of the Shovers

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Stewart Morrison

Level 32 : Blinds 100,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

In the most recent orbit at the table, there have been three uncalled all-ins, a couple of raises, a couple of walks to the big blind, but zero flops seen.

After an under-the-gun raise to 900,000, Richard Frandsen moved all in for 4,450,000 and received no action.

A few hands later, Lonny Weitzel took his turn to move all in, open shoving from the button, before both players in the blinds folded.

Frandsen, a few hands after that, moved all in again, but again nobody called.