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Event #74: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship
Day 3 Completed
2025 World Series of Poker
Event #74: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship
Day: 3
Event Info
2025 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 3
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$8,128,200
Total Entries
874
Level
36
Blinds
400,000 / 800,000
Ante
800,000
Entries
56
Players Left
7
Players Left 1 / 874
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Level 30
: Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante
Out of a record field of 874 entries, only seven hopefuls remain to battle for the largest slice of the $8,128,200 prize pool in Event #74: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship. Some of the brightest minds among the four-card aficionados battled for three days to have a shot at the gold bracelet and leading the way is Chinese high-roller regular Quan Zhou with a stack of 16,750,000.
Zhou already has numerous deep runs during the World Series of Poker and recently finished seventh in Event #57: $50,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha for $294,013. With more than $12 million in live cashes, the coveted gold bracelet has still escaped him thus far. However, he went on a hot streak of knockouts throughout the day to earn the top spot, positioning himself for a shot at the gold.
Second in chips is Sean Rafael with 13,250,000, and the final spot on the overnight podium belongs to Michael Wang, who perhaps knows the highs and lows in this very tournament best after an incredible roller coaster ride. Wang was down to only 65,000 chips with the big blind at 100,000, but climbed back into contention to bag up 8,025,000 in chips.
Among the finalists is also three-time WSOP bracelet winner Alex Foxen, who was denied a fourth in Event #46: $250,000 Super High Roller No-Limit Hold'em when he finished runner-up to Seth Davies for a score of $3,060,314.
Seat Assignments for the Final Day
| Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Zulker | United States | 5,075,000 | 20 |
| 2 | Alex Foxen | United States | 2,725,000 | 11 |
| 3 | Sean Rafael | United States | 13,250,000 | 53 |
| 4 | Melad Marji | United States | 4,825,000 | 19 |
| 5 | Javier Francort | Netherlands | 6,825,000 | 27 |
| 6 | Quan Zhou | China | 16,750,000 | 67 |
| 7 | Michael Wang | United States | 8,025,000 | 32 |
Day 3 Action
The first two levels brought rapid-fire action and of the 56 returning hopefuls, nearly two dozen were sent to the payout desk early. Among the big names to fall were Daniel Perkusic, Alex Livingston, 2025 WSOP Player of the Year contender Scott Bohlman, Simon Lofberg and Stephen Chidwick.
Zhou went on a hot streak during which he sent several players to the rail, including Ray Attiyah and Brant Hale in a matter of minutes. Hale's exit was a cruel affair when Zhou's bottom two pair rivered a full house. Zhou remained near the top of the leaderboard for the next two levels, which brought the field quickly down to the final three tables. Among the notables to bow out thereafter were Robert Mizrachi and Thomas Taylor before the elimination of Marcello Del Grosso set up the sweet sixteen.
Javier Francort dealt the final blow to Del Grosso and jumped into the top spot. He was also responsible for the next knockout when his aces held against the double-suited kings of Ben Lamb. Moments later, Rafael made quads to crack the pocket aces of Stefan Lehner.
Next to bust was Michael Rocco, who made a rare appearance after his maiden gold bracelet win during the tail end of the 2024 WSOP. He was involved in multiple huge pots throughout the day and eventually ran out of steam, becoming the next casualty of Francort. David Paredes saw his hopes of an even deeper run vanish on the river when Zhou spiked a superior two pair.
Wang then continued his miracle comeback from fewer than one big blind, sending Erik Nordstrand to the rail and knocked out Isaac Kempton shortly after. Jorryt van Hoof lost a duel of Dutchies to Francort when kings ran into aces and Erik Seidel lasted only minutes on the unofficial final table when his pocket aces were cracked by Zhou.
Pocket aces were also involved in the final all-in clash of the night when Simeon Tsonev made a stand, but his jacks with a live suit could not get there against Michael Zulker to send the Bulgarian to the rail in eighth place.
Final Table Results and Remaining Payouts
| Seat | Player | Country | Prize (in USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,394,579 | ||
| 2 | $929,688 | ||
| 3 | $650,567 | ||
| 4 | $462,451 | ||
| 5 | $334,017 | ||
| 6 | $245,194 | ||
| 7 | $182,983 | ||
| 8 | Simeon Tsonev | Bulgaria | $138,863 |
The final seven contenders will be back on Tuesday, July 1, at 2 p.m. on the main feature table inside of the Horseshoe Event Center. All seven contenders have locked up $182,983 for their efforts. However, the huge top prize of $1,394,579 awaits the eventual champion. Blinds for Level 31 will be 125,000-250,000 with a big blind ante of 250,000.
The conclusion of the tournament is set to be streamed on PokerGO, on delay with cards-up coverage and commentary. PokerNews updates will be published on delay, in sync with the stream, to avoid spoilers. Stay tuned for the exciting finish!
Level 30
: Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
16,750,000
5,090,000
|
5,090,000 |
|
||
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13,250,000
2,250,000
|
2,250,000 |
|
8,025,000
5,000
|
5,000 |
|
||
|
6,825,000
275,000
|
275,000 |
|
||
|
5,075,000
325,000
|
325,000 |
|
4,825,000
425,000
|
425,000 |
|
2,725,000
1,075,000
|
1,075,000 |
|
|
||
Level 30
: Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante
The final seven players are now bagging and tagging for the evening.
Stay tuned for a recap of Day 3.
Level 30
: Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante
The action folded to Quan Zhou in the small blind who made it 600,000 to go. Michael Wang called in the big blind and the flop of K♥9♥4♥ hit the felt. Zhou continued with a bet of 310,000 and Wang called.
The turn was the 5♣ and Zhou slowed down with a check. Wang put together a bet of 750,000 and Zhou mulled it over for 30 seconds before sending his cards into the muck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
11,660,000
620,000
|
620,000 |
|
|
||
|
|
8,030,000
1,305,000
|
1,305,000 |
|
|
||
Level 30
: Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante
Alex Foxen called from the small blind and Sean Rafael raised to 600,000 from the big blind. Foxen called.
Both players checked on the 5♣6♣5♦ flop and then Foxen check-called a 1,100,000 bet from Rafael on the A♣ turn.
Foxen checked a final time on the Q♥ river and Rafael put in a hefty 3,600,000 — sending Foxen into the tank.
Foxen chewed up a couple of minutes from the clock and then tossed his hand into the muck, conceding the pot to Rafael.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
11,000,000
1,600,000
|
1,600,000 |
|
|
3,800,000
3,000,000
|
3,000,000 |
|
|
||
Level 30
: Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante
Melad Marji opened to 500,000 from the cutoff and Michael Wang defended from the big blind.
The flop came 7♣7♦2♠ and Wang check-called a 350,000 bet from Marji.
Both players checked the Q♦ turn leading to the 4♦ river. Wang checked, Marji bet 900,000 and Wang folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
6,725,000
995,000
|
995,000 |
|
|
||
|
|
4,400,000
1,810,000
|
1,810,000 |
Level 30
: Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante
Michael Wang raised to 500,000 in the hijack and Melad Marji called from the big blind. The flop fell Q♦5♦3♦ and Marji check-called a bet of 350,000 from Wang.
The turn brought the 9♣ and both players checked to the 5♣ on the river. Two more checks and Wang tabled A♠K♥Q♣9♥ for two pair to claim the pot.
On the next hand, Quan Zhou opened to 580,000 from under the gun and Javier Francort defended from the big blind. The flop came J♦9♣6♠ and Francort check-called a bet of 580,000 from Zhou.
The 10♥ rolled off on the turn and both players checked to the 8♠ on the river. It checked through again and Francort turned over A♦9♠9♦6♦ for a set of nines and the best hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
12,280,000
1,220,000
|
1,220,000 |
|
|
||
|
|
7,720,000
780,000
|
780,000 |
|
|
||
|
|
7,100,000
150,000
|
150,000 |
|
|
||
|
|
2,590,000
720,000
|
720,000 |
Level 30
: Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante
Quan Zhou raised to 675,000 from the hijack and was called by Sean Rafael in the big blind for a heads-up pot.
Both players checked on the 2♣7♦8♥ flop and 7♣ turn, but Rafael led out for 550,000 after the 5♣ completed the board.
Zhou called without much thought and Rafael said, "You're good," before mucking his hand.
Zhou also didn't show his hand and was awarded the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
13,500,000
2,000,000
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
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|
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9,400,000
550,000
|
550,000 |
Level 30
: Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante
Simeon Tsonev opened from under the gun and Michael Zulker responded with a pot-sized raise from the hijack. Tsonev called for less, putting himself all in.
Simeon Tsonev: J♦J♣4♣3♠ 
Michael Zulker: A♣A♠9♥8♠
Zulker's aces held up on the K♠6♠Q♥2♦2♣ runout to win the pot while Tsonev's deep run ended in eighth place.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
5,400,000
480,000
|
480,000 |
|
Busted |
