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Level: 3
Blinds: 200/300
Ante: 300
2025 World Series of Poker
Event #92: $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty
Day: 1
Event Info
2025 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1
Buy-in
$1,979
Prize Pool
$1,931,652
Total Entries
1,115
Level
34
Blinds
200,000 / 400,000
Ante
400,000
Entries
1,115
Players Left
167
Players Left 1 / 1,115
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Level 2
: Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
Shimon Solomon opened from the button, Tanith Rothman three-bet in the small blind, and Mikhail Petrov four-bet to 3,800 in the big blind. Solomon and Rothman both decided to call.
The dealer showed the flop 6♠4♥Q♦. Solomon and Rothman checked, Petrov bet 2,600, and Solomon moved all in. Rothman got out of his way, and Petrov called.
Shimon Solomon: A♠Q♣ 
Mikhail Petrov: A♣A♥
Petrov was ahead already, and the board didn't help Solomon as the turn showed 5♣ and a river 9♣. Solomon was sent to the rail, but said he would reenter the tournament.
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Level 2
: Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
PokerNews live reporter Joseph Berg was spotted in the field of Event #92: $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty sporting a massive Bryan Micon hat.
Micon tweeted near the end of the 2024 World Series, "Busted this summer? Looking for a freeroll to save it all? Applications now open to wear this hat for 50% of yourself in a <$500 tournament."
Berg took him up on that offer and ran deep in last year's so-called Hat Stake, finishing sixth in a tournament in Las Vegas, then followed it up with Hat Stake Part Two and a 52nd-place showing this summer in Event #2: $500 Industry Employees No-Limit Hold'em. The two agreed to bring back the Hat Stake today for slightly higher stakes, hoping whatever magic the hat holds will come through over the next couple of days.
Who is Bryan Micon?
Micon: From Poker Tables to Bitcoin Trails
Micon is a genuine original, an unforgettable character in both the poker world and the early days of cryptocurrency. Known for his entrepreneurial flair and unconventional style, Micon has made a name for himself not only through bold plays on the felt but also through pioneering moves in the digital space, especially at the intersection of Bitcoin and poker.
Breaking Through at the WSOP
Micon first captured public attention during the 2005 and 2006 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. His journey to the big stage began online, where he successfully won multiple satellites on PokerStars, back when online qualifiers were exploding in popularity. Those wins earned him over $30,000 in tournament entries, catapulting him into some of the most high-profile events of the series.
He made his mark in the Main Event, making a deep run, finishing 63rd, an impressive result that came with a $250,000 payday. More than just a strong finish, Micon's antics and personality lit up the poker scene, bursting into Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” dance on live television, later donning an electronic sign that flashed the word “DONKEY” at the tables.
Whether remembered for his deep runs, infamous dances, or crypto ventures, Micon remains a standout character in poker history. Equal parts entertainer and innovator, he’s proof that success in this game, and life, often comes to those bold enough to dance to their own beat.
Level 2
: Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
A few more notable players have taken their seats.
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Level 2
: Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
Barbara Enright is a name etched into the history books of poker, not just for her skill, but for blazing a trail where few women dared to go. A three-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, Enright has long been a source of inspiration in a game that was, at the time, overwhelmingly male-dominated.
Her legendary poker journey began in 1986, when she captured her first WSOP bracelet in the $500 Ladies Limit Seven Card Stud event, pocketing $16,400. It’s still the win she holds closest to her heart, not just for the prize, but for the story behind it. She hadn’t even intended to play poker in Las Vegas. After placing an $11 bet on a horse named Now Victory at Union Plaza, she turned it into $77. A friend suggested she enter a satellite for the bracelet event. On a whim, and with those unexpected winnings, she took a shot and won it all.
Enright reminisces fondly about what she calls the “golden days” of poker, when rake was minimal, buffets were classy, and everyone at the final table earned a jacket. When she won that first bracelet, the moment was so overwhelming she cried. At the time, that kind of prize money was truly life-altering.
She returned eight years later to win the same event again, this time earning $38,400. Her third bracelet, worth a career-best $180,000, came in a Pot-Limit Hold’em tournament, making her the first woman ever to win a bracelet in an open (non-gender-restricted) WSOP event.
Enright's achievements were formally recognized in 2007 when she became the first woman inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame. A year later, she was also inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame, cementing her place among the greats.
When asked how it all started, Enright points to her mother, a poker enthusiast who brought home colorful tales from the tables. Those early stories sparked a fascination that would grow into a lifelong pursuit. Over time, Enright says her approach to the game has matured; she no longer plays quite as wildly as she once did.
Surprisingly, she’s only ever read one poker book: Play Poker, Quit Your Job and Sleep Till Noon by John Fox. Its message of freedom and self-reliance resonated so profoundly that she dove headfirst into professional poker. That leap of faith paid off. Barbara has earned nearly $2 million in tournament winnings, traveled extensively, and was often featured in poker publications that even covered her travel expenses for events.
Asked for a lighthearted tidbit, Enright chuckled and said, “I’m not as mean as I look.” Her stamina at the tables is legendary: “I used to play cash games for 40 hours straight. If I’m in the zone, I’d rather keep going.” Compared to that, today’s marathon tournament sessions are easy.
Her third bracelet nearly didn’t happen. Fatigued and running on fumes, she hadn’t planned to enter the event. But with some encouragement and friends who covered half her buy-in, she decided to go for it. The result? Another historic win.
When reflecting on her most formidable competitors, Barbara laughed, “They’re all easy,” before correcting herself with a grin, “They’re all tough.”
Had poker not been her calling, Enright says she would have loved to become a brain surgeon.
She ended the conversation with a quiet smile and a heartfelt reflection:
“Poker has been good to me.”
Level: 2
Blinds: 100/200
Ante: 200
Level 1
: Blinds 100/100, 100 ante
Barry Greenstein had already taken his seat 10 minutes before the start at Table 291, Seat 4, and a few other Poker Hall of Famers arrived early as well.
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Level 1
: Blinds 100/100, 100 ante
The players have taken their seats and cards are in the air!
Level: 1
Blinds: 100/100
Ante: 100
Welcome back to PokerNews, the official media partner of the 2025 World Series of Poker, bringing you live updates from every bracelet event.
Today marks the start of the exciting Event #92: $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty No-Limit Hold'em, a bounty tournament with a twist. Several members of the Poker Hall of Fame (PHOF) will be in the field, each with a bounty on their head. The bounty amount corresponds to the year they were inducted into the PHOF. For example, eliminate Phil Ivey, and you'll receive a $2,017 bounty as he was inducted in 2017. Bounties can be redeemed after 8 p.m. on Day 1.
Day 1 begins at noon and continues until only 15% of the field remains. Players start their quest for WSOP glory with 30,000 chips, and blind levels last 40 minutes throughout. A 15-minute break is planned every three levels, with a 60-minute dinner break scheduled for the end of the ninth level at around 6:30 p.m. It is worth noting that this event allows unlimited reentries for the first nine levels.
The Day 1 survivors return to the action at noon on Saturday, July 12, to play down to a winner.
The United Kingdom's Jamie Walden is the reigning champion, having emerged victoriously from the 2024 edition of this event. Walden topped a field of 1,119 to get his hands on $313,370 and his first WSOP bracelet. He had to contend with the likes of David Stamm, Adam Hendrix, Ankit Ahuja, and Martin Finger at the final table, but he proved worthy of the challenge.
2024 PHOF Bounty Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamie Walden | United Kingdom | $313,370 |
| 2 | Naseem Salem | United States | $208,919 |
| 3 | David Stamm | United States | $148,183 |
| 4 | Adam Hendrix | United States | $106,598 |
| 5 | Ankit Ahuja | India | $77,787 |
| 6 | Martin Finger | Germany | $57,594 |
| 7 | Christopher Stevenson | United States | $43,275 |
| 8 | Akinobu Maeda | Japan | $33,006 |
| 9 | Henrik Juncker | Denmark | $25,559 |
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