Event #82: $10,000 Eight Game Mixed Championship
Day 4 Completed
2025 World Series of Poker
Event #82: $10,000 Eight Game Mixed Championship
Day: 4
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 4
2025 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$1,813,500
Entries
195
Level
27
Limits
0 / 0
Ante
0
Entries
2
Players Left
1
Level 27
Limit Flop/Draw: 150,000/300,000, 150,000-300,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 80,000/120,000 Ante, 40,000/80,000 Blinds
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 80,000/120,000 Ante, 40,000/80,000 Blinds
When heads-up play in Event #82: $10,000 Eight Game Mixed Championship bagged up for an extra day, Mike Gorodinsky was facing an enormous chip deficit while trying to get some much-needed rest.
The mixed-game veteran had been playing sick for much of the past two gruelling days at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP), wearing a mask while battling for a milestone victory at Paris and Horseshoe Las Vegas.
When he returned for the added Day 4, the extra rest had clearly helped after bagging up close to 2 a.m. the previous night. Gorodinsky erased the seven-to-one disadvantage against WSOP bracelet winner Eric Wasserson, before completing the comeback and taking down the title.
“I was feeling probably the worst I felt,” Gorodinsky told PokerNews after taking his winner photos. “It's late, being sick the whole day, especially when you're focusing and playing. I was just kind of hoping to make it through the last hour and get out of there. So I'm glad I did.”
This marks Gorodinsky’s fifth WSOP bracelet, outlasting a field of 195 players that created a prize pool of $1,813,500. The 2015 WSOP Player of the Year now has time to rest and recover, complete with a shiny new piece of jewelry, along with the top prize of $422,421.
$10,000 Eight Game Mixed Championship Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Gorodinsky | United States | $422,421 |
| 2 | Eric Wasserson | United States | $277,960 |
| 3 | Jon Turner | United States | $187,724 |
| 4 | Brian Tate | United States | $130,211 |
| 5 | Kahle Burns | Australia | $92,829 |
| 6 | Bradley Jansen | United States | $68,071 |
| 7 | Thomas Taylor | Canada | $51,385 |
Final Day Comeback
Gorodinsky returned to the table with just six of the 49 big bets in play, but used the opening level to draw closer by more than doubling his stack.
“This tournament wound up being really deep, so there was always going to be a lot of play still, even with the deficit. It's a tournament, all you really have to do is win five to ten hands in a row, which happens quite often in poker, and you're just back in it.”
Early in the second level, Gorodinsky gained some ground after confusing Wasserson in Razz. Playing just four hands of each game, action was quick with both players making timely decisions. Gorodinsky then took over the chip lead after shoving the turn in No-Limit Hold'em.
Winning the Rematch
The two had played together at 2024 WSOP Paradise during the final table of Wasserson’s bracelet win. Gorodinsky finished third in the $25,000 Dealers Choice Championship, but said he used some of that experience in this heads-up match.
“Actually, it was helpful because I got a sense for what his best and favorite games are. So I played those a little bit more conservatively in our heads-up. So, yeah, it really genuinely was helpful.”
Midway through the second 90-minute level of the day, Gorodinsky faded Wasserson’s flush draw to earn the victory. When asked about the scope of his comeback, he thought back to the 2013 WSOP.
“I think my first bracelet, I don't know, a lifetime ago, I think I was like 10 to 1 [underdog] in that tournament, so pretty close to this.”
Mike Gorodinsky's WSOP Bracelet Wins
| Series | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 World Series of Poker | Event #82: $10,000 Eight Game Mixed Championship | 1st | $422,421 |
| 2024 WSOP Paradise | Event #10: $10,000 Paradise Pot-Limit Omaha | 1st | $393,250 |
| 2023 World Series of Poker | Event #54: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship | 1st | $422,747 |
| 2015 World Series of Poker | Event #44: $50,000 Poker Players' Championship | 1st | $1,270,086 |
| 2013 World Series of Poker | Event #5: $2,500 Omaha/Seven-Card Stud Hi-Low 8-or-Better | 1st | $216,958 |
Gorodinsky now joins the five-timer’s club at the WSOP, and is proud of the accomplishment. “You know, each one is more meaningful than the last in its own way. I'm just grateful they get to come out and play and you keep putting up good results.”
“It's just fun, right? Playing for a bracelet, playing for a lot of money, heads up is just going to be fun regardless. So yeah, I'm always glad for the opportunity, glad that it went my way today.”
Gorodinsky will now take some time for some well-earned rest, before jumping into Day 2 of the Main Event.
That concludes PokerNews coverage of the $10,000 Eight Game Mixed Championship. Be sure to follow as we continue to bring you all of the action from Las Vegas, including the 2025 WSOP Main Event.
Level 27
Limit Flop/Draw: 150,000/300,000, 150,000-300,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 80,000/120,000 Ante, 40,000/80,000 Blinds
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 80,000/120,000 Ante, 40,000/80,000 Blinds
No-Limit Hold'em
Eric Wasserson raised to 240,000 on the button, Mike Gorodinsky three-bet to 825,000 and Wasserson called. The flop was A♥8♣4♣ and Gorodinsky bet 650,000. Wasserson came along with the call in position.
The turn was the 10♥ and Gorodinsky checked. Wasserson spent a little over a minute in the tank before shoving all in for 3,670,000. Gorodinsky asked for a count.
"I have a very good hand," he said to Wasserson. It took Gorodinsky about a minute to find the call, suddenly creating a massive pot for almost all the chips in play.
Eric Wasserson: J♣7♣ 
Mike Gorodinsky: A♠Q♦
Wasserson had straight and flush outs against Gorodinsky's pair of aces but the river came the 2♥ instead to see the start of day chipleader fall in second place.
With that, Mike Gorodinsky has won his fifth World Series of Poker bracelet!
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
11,705,000
4,925,000
|
4,925,000 |
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Busted | |
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Level 27
Limit Flop/Draw: 150,000/300,000, 150,000-300,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 80,000/120,000 Ante, 40,000/80,000 Blinds
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 80,000/120,000 Ante, 40,000/80,000 Blinds
No-Limit Hold'em
Eric Wasserson raised to 240,000 on the button, and Mike Gorodinsky made the call in the big blind. Gorodinsky checked the 7♠4♥9♣ flop, and Wasserson continued for 360,000.
Gorodinsky took some time before sliding in the call, and the A♥ turn hit the felt.
Another check led to a bet of 850,000 from Wasserson. After taking some more time, Gorodinsky announced all in. That produced a quick fold from Wasserson, as Gorodinsky took over the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
6,780,000
975,000
|
975,000 |
|
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||
|
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4,925,000
975,000
|
975,000 |
|
|
||
Level 27
Limit Flop/Draw: 150,000/300,000, 150,000-300,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 80,000/120,000 Ante, 40,000/80,000 Blinds
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 80,000/120,000 Ante, 40,000/80,000 Blinds
Limit Hold'em
Mike Gorodinsky raised on the button, and Eric Wasserson defended his big blind to the 10♦7♣2♥ flop.
Both players checked to the 2♠ turn, with Wasserson and Gorodinsky tapping the table again. The 6♠ river produced another pair of checks to showdown.
"Queen," declared Wasserson. Gorodinsky flipped over Q♦J♣, earning another pot as Wasserson mucked. That left the two players almost even in chips, as the heads-up battle continued.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
5,900,000
300,000
|
300,000 |
|
|
||
|
|
5,805,000
300,000
|
300,000 |
|
|
||
Level 27
Limit Flop/Draw: 150,000/300,000, 150,000-300,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 80,000/120,000 Ante, 40,000/80,000 Blinds
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 80,000/120,000 Ante, 40,000/80,000 Blinds
Pot-Limit Omaha
Eric Wasserson called on the button and Mike Gorodinsky checked his option. Wasserson checked the A♠5♣4♠ flop to Gorodinsky, who bet 120,000. Wasserson called. The 2♦ turn and 6♦ river got checked down.
Gorodinsky showed K♥7♠6♣5♥ for the rivered two pair and a displeased Wasserson mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
6,200,000
80,000
|
80,000 |
|
|
||
|
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5,505,000
80,000
|
80,000 |
|
|
||
Level 27
Limit Flop/Draw: 150,000/300,000, 150,000-300,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 80,000/120,000 Ante, 40,000/80,000 Blinds
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 80,000/120,000 Ante, 40,000/80,000 Blinds
Razz
Mike Gorodinsky: XxXx / Ax3x10x4x / Xx
Eric Wasserson: XxXx / Kx8x7xAx / Xx
Mike Gorodinsky completed the bring-in, and Eric Wasserson made the quick call. Gorodinsky led out on fourth street, and Wasserson tossed in another call.
Wasserson then bet after Gorodinsky checked on fifth street. Gorodinsky called, and both players checked through sixth.
Gorodinsky led out with a bet on seventh, sending Wasserson into the tank.
"Why would you bet?" asked Wasserson as he contemplated his decision. After taking a few minutes, Wasserson tossed his cards to the dealer, and Gorodinsky took down the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
6,280,000
370,000
|
370,000 |
|
|
||
|
|
5,425,000
370,000
|
370,000 |
|
|
||
Level 27
Limit Flop/Draw: 150,000/300,000, 150,000-300,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 80,000/120,000 Ante, 40,000/80,000 Blinds
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 80,000/120,000 Ante, 40,000/80,000 Blinds
Omaha Hi-Lo
Mike Gorodinsky raised and Eric Wasserson called. The J♠10♣4♦ flop and 2♥ turn got checked by both players. The river was the K♥ and Wasserson checked. Gorodinsky bet and Wasserson quickly called.
Wasserson flashed K♠2♣ for kings and deuces but Gorodinsky tabled A♠K♦6♠4♣ for kings and fours to take down the hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
6,650,000
535,000
|
535,000 |
|
|
||
|
|
5,055,000
535,000
|
535,000 |
|
|
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Level: 27
Limit Flop/Draw: 150,000/300,000, 150,000-300,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 80,000/120,000 Ante, 40,000/80,000 Blinds
Level 26
Limit Flop/Draw: 120,000/240,000, 120,000-240,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 30,000 Bring-In, 120,000 Completion 120,000-240,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 60,000/90,000 Ante, 30,000/60,000 Blinds
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 30,000 Bring-In, 120,000 Completion 120,000-240,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 60,000/90,000 Ante, 30,000/60,000 Blinds
The two players have gone on a 10-minute break.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
7,185,000
335,000
|
335,000 |
|
|
||
|
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4,520,000
330,000
|
330,000 |
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