Event #88: $50,000 High Roller | 2025 World Series of Poker

07-11-2025 16:40 UTC-8

Nine River Time Extensions

Stewart Morrison

Level 24 : Blinds 120,000/240,000, 240,000 ante

Sam Soverel kicked the action off with a raise to 500,000 from the hijack. The only player to call was Martin Zamani, defending his big blind.

The dealer spread a 8♠A♥10♣ flop and Zamani check-called a bet of 350,000.

Both players checked on the 3♣ turn, before Zamani decided to take over the betting lead on the 6♣ river.

Zamani placed a bet of 2,100,000, which left a tortured-looking Soverel unsure of what to do. He went deep into the tank, thinking through the hand. Nine time extensions were used before he managed to reach a decision, ultimately choosing to call.

"Straight", announced Zamani, turning over 9♦7♣. This was good enough to earn him the pot as Soverel mucked his cards.

Player	Chips	Progress
Martin Zamani	12,250,000 3,900,000	3,900,000

Sam Soverel	1,800,000 4,075,000	4,075,000

Tags: Martin Zamani Sam Soverel

07-11-2025 16:45 UTC-8

Massive Double for Aido

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Brett Slezak

Level 24 : Blinds 120,000/240,000, 240,000 ante

Jun Obara opened the hijack to 500,000 and Martin Zamani flatted on the button. In the small blind, Sergio Aido would use a time bank before he announced all-in for 5,855,000. Obara rejammed and Zamani folded.

Sergio Aido: K♣J♣ All in
Jun Obara: 9♥9♦

It was a flip with massive implications as the flop came A♠J♥3♠ to pair Aido. He was able to hold through the 6♠3♦ runout as he dragged a massive one to swap stacks with Obara.

Player	Chips	Progress
Sergio Aido	12,675,000 6,425,000	6,425,000

Martin Zamani	11,950,000 300,000	300,000

Jun Obara	6,000,000 6,100,000	6,100,000

Tags: Jun Obara Martin Zamani Sergio Aido

07-11-2025 16:48 UTC-8

Dinner Break

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Brett Slezak

Level 24 : Blinds 120,000/240,000, 240,000 ante

The final nine are going on a 75-minute break, with play set to resume 6:53 p.m.

Play resumes in Level 25 with blinds of 150,000/300,000.

07-11-2025 16:58 UTC-8

Will Kassouf Wins Monster Pot with Aces vs Kings Deep in WSOP Main Event

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Eliot Thomas

Level 24 : Blinds 120,000/240,000, 240,000 ante

Will Kassouf was on the right side of an aces versus kings clash this time around deep in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event.

It’s already been a Main Event run to remember, and the controversial Englishman was in the thick of it once again during Day 6 of poker’s World Championship.

WSOP Records That Will (Probably) Never Be Broken

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Lyle Bateman

Level 24 : Blinds 120,000/240,000, 240,000 ante

In poker, like in life, they say records are meant to be broken.

But sometimes, someone sets a milestone that just feels impossible to top. Whether it’s because of insane skill, perfect timing, a bit of luck, or a mix of all three, the World Series of Poker has seen some feats over the years that seem like they’ll never be matched.

However, while all records may eventually fall, these achievements are currently some of the most jaw-dropping in WSOP history. Will any of them ever be broken? Only time will tell. For now, though, here are the most incredible WSOP records that will (probably) never be broken.

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Level: 25

Blinds: 150,000/300,000

Ante: 300,000

07-11-2025 17:58 UTC-8

Updated Chip Counts

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Stewart Morrison

Level 25 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

The remaining nine players have returned from the break, and play has resumed.

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

Player	Chips	Progress
Martin Zamani	12,275,000 325,000	325,000

Sergio Aido	12,200,000 475,000	475,000

Alexandre Reard	11,450,000 625,000	625,000

Vinny Lingham	8,150,000 1,300,000	1,300,000
Khoi Le Nguyen	8,150,000 1,990,000	1,990,000
Matthew Wantman	7,950,000 1,100,000	1,100,000

Fahredin Mustafov	6,600,000 1,000,000	1,000,000
Jun Obara	5,925,000 75,000	75,000
Sam Soverel	2,900,000 1,100,000	1,100,000

07-11-2025 18:19 UTC-8

Nguyen Pressures Zamani as Cagey Play Continues

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Brett Slezak

Level 25 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Play has been quite slow since the return from dinner, with just two flops seen in the first 11 hands of play, with many small pots going in the direction of Martin Zamani.

Khoi Le Nguyen opened the hijack to 600,000 and Zamani flatted in the small blind after a long tank.

On the A♣10♠9♠ flop, Zamani checked to Nguyen who continued for 900,000 and Zamani called.

Zamani checked once again on the 3♣ turn before Nguyen announced a bet of 2,500,000, and Zamani snap-folded.

Player	Chips	Progress
Martin Zamani	13,200,000 925,000	925,000

Khoi Le Nguyen	8,750,000 600,000	600,000

Tags: Khoi Le Nguyen Martin Zamani

07-11-2025 18:35 UTC-8

Nguyen Pressures Zamani Again

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Stewart Morrison

Level 25 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Khoi Le Nguyen got the action going with a raise to 600,000 in early position. Only Martin Zamani called, doing so from the cutoff.

Nguyen continued with a bet of 700,000 on the 8♣Q♠J♥ flop, and again, Zamani called.

The turn added the K♥ to the board, and an unrelenting Nguyen placed a more substantial bet of 2,000,000. This was enough to see Zamani cede, and Nguyen took the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Khoi Le Nguyen	12,200,000 3,450,000	3,450,000
Martin Zamani	11,800,000 1,400,000	1,400,000

Tags: Khoi Le Nguyen Martin Zamani

07-11-2025 18:38 UTC-8

Aido Further into the Lead

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Brett Slezak

Level 25 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Vinny Lingham opened to 600,000 from early position and Sergio Aido flatted from the small blind.

On the monotone 8♦7♦2♦ flop, Aido checked in flow to Lingham who bet 750,000. Aido responded with a check-raise to 2,000,000, and Lingham folded after a small tank as Aido extends his chip lead.

Player	Chips	Progress
Sergio Aido	15,450,000 3,250,000	3,250,000

Vinny Lingham	5,900,000 2,250,000	2,250,000

Tags: Sergio Aido Vinny Lingham