Event #64: $1,000 Super Seniors
Day 3 Started
2025 World Series of Poker
Event #64: $1,000 Super Seniors
Day: 3
Event Info
2025 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 3
Buy-in
$1,000
Prize Pool
$2,937,440
Entries
3,338
Level
33
Blinds
150,000 / 300,000
Ante
300,000
Entries
134
Players Left
9
Players Left 1 / 3,338
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Over two days of play in Event #64: $1,000 Super Seniors No-Limit Hold'em, a total field of 3,338 has been whittled down to just 134 hopefuls. Those still in the fray will return to battle at 11 a.m. local time here at Horseshoe and Paris, Las Vegas. With many of the front runners close in chips, John Myers (1,532,000) will be looking to win his first title at the 2025 World Series of Poker.
Myers closely follows poker legend Marcel Luske (1,908,000) in the counts and is trailed by Thomas Ratkovich (1,487,000). Bracelet winner Gary Benson (1,336,000) isn't too far behind and will be looking to make waves on the way to Day 4.
Top Ten Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcel Luske | Netherlands | 1,908,000 | 119 |
| 2 | John Myers | United States | 1,532,000 | 95 |
| 3 | Thomas Ratkovich | United States | 1,487,000 | 92 |
| 4 | Gary Benson | United States | 1,336,000 | 83 |
| 5 | Glen Clementi | United States | 1,136,000 | 71 |
| 6 | Thong Tran | United States | 1,105,000 | 69 |
| 7 | Mansour Alipourfard | United States | 1,082,000 | 67 |
| 8 | Michael Campos | United States | 1,069,000 | 66 |
| 9 | Gary Bain | Canada | 1,050,000 | 65 |
| 10 | Stuart Pfeifer | United States | 1,030,000 | 64 |
Day 2 had no shortage of action with the exception of the bubble, which saw eliminations come to a halt for nearly an hour and a half. As a result, the floor made the decision to only play nine levels on the day, as opposed to the ten that had been on the structure. All those who return to Day 3 are guaranteed $3,031, but eyes will be on the $356,494 first prize.
Remaining Payouts
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $356,494 | 14-17 | $17,932 |
| 2 | $237,521 | 18-26 | $14,461 |
| 3 | $177,222 | 27-35 | $11,757 |
| 4 | $133,228 | 36-44 | $9,637 |
| 5 | $100,915 | 45-53 | $7,965 |
| 6 | $77,025 | 54-62 | $6,638 |
| 7 | $59,243 | 63-71 | $5,579 |
| 8 | $45,920 | 72-80 | $4,728 |
| 9 | $35,872 | 81-89 | $4,042 |
| 10-11 | $28,244 | 90-98 | $3,485 |
| 12-13 | $22,415 | 99-134 | $3,031 |
Play will resume with Level 20, blinds at 8,000/16,000 with a 16,000 big blind ante. Initially slated to play down to 5 before returning to play to a winner, only time will tell as the current structure is a level behind.
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Level: 20
Blinds: 8,000/16,000
Ante: 16,000
Level 20
: Blinds 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante
The remaining 134 have taken their seats and unbagged their chips.
They are scheduled to play until only five players remain, at which point they will bag their chips for a Day 4.
The tournament director has announced "Shuffle up and deal", and with that, cards are in the air!
Level 20
: Blinds 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante
Roughly 160,000 was already in the middle when Timothy Neufeld and James Hook took a flop of J♠K♠7♣.
Neufeld opted to jam for 154,000 from the small blind and was instantly called by James Hook in the hijack.
Timothy Neufeld: Q♠Q♣
James Hook: K♥J♥
Hook had Neufeld in trouble with top two pair, but the A♠ turn brought in several outs for Neufeld with a straight and a flush draw.
Neufeld was saved when the 7♠ river rolled off to give him a flush and outdraw Hook to stay in the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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431,000
196,000
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196,000 |
|
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147,000
235,000
|
235,000 |
Level 20
: Blinds 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante
Vincent Frigeria raised to 35,000 and Mayo Morgan flatted on his left, Bruce Webb defended his big blind.
The dealer fanned out 7♦3♠5♠ and Webb checked. Frigeria continued with a bet of 40,000 and only Morgan called.
Both players checked the 7♠ turn, bringing the 4♥. Frigeria bet 50,000 on the river and Morgan smooth-called.
Frigeria tabled 9♦9♠ but they were no good as Morgan revealed the slow-played Q♣Q♥ to scoop a nice pot to start the day.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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717,000
250,000
|
250,000 |
|
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545,000
150,000
|
150,000 |
|
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153,000
120,000
|
120,000 |
Level 20
: Blinds 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante
Gregg Rothberg moved all in from early position, committing his last 280,000. Action folded around to Kenneth Einiger on the button, who made the call, leaving just 31,000 behind. Nobody else got involved, and the players revealed their cards.
Gregg Rothberg: K♠Q♠
Kenneth Einiger: K♥K♦
Rothberg, who was at risk and a long way behind, couldn't find any immediate help on the 4♦J♠3♥ flop, but the turn 9♥ gave him a sliver of hope.
Rothberg called for a straight-completing ten on the river, and the dealer obliged, putting out the 10♥.
Einiger was left with just two big blinds as Rotherberg pulled in a crucial double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
600,000
230,000
|
230,000 |
|
31,000
320,000
|
320,000 |
Level 20
: Blinds 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
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Busted |
Level 20
: Blinds 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante
After seeing a raise from Gregg Rothberg in the hijack to 34,000, James Stern responded with a three-bet to 115,000 out of the small blind.
Action folded back to Rothberg, who took a moment to consider his options, but ultimately chose to fold his cards.
The very next shuffle, action folded to Stern on the button, who kept his foot on the accelerator. After cutting out some chips, he wagered 40,000, and both blinds quickly got out of the way.
A fast start by Stern as he showed his tablemates he isn't just here to make up the numbers.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
975,000
64,000
|
64,000 |
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560,000
40,000
|
40,000 |
