Event #98: $25,000 High Roller H.O.R.S.E. | 2025 World Series of Poker

07-16-2025 16:30 UTC-8

Barbero Gets Some Back from Miller

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Brett Slezak

Level 24

150,000/300,000, 75,000-150,000 Limits
30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits

Razz

Ryan Miller: XxXx / 2xKx8x3x / Xx
Nacho Barbero: XxXx / 2x7x8x3x / Xx

Miller completed, Barbero raised, and Miller called.

Barbero would lead the whole way as Miller called bets on fourth, fifth, and sixth.

Barbero fired a final time and Miller quickly called.

"Seven," announced Barbero.

Miller replied, "Seven what?" as Barbero tabled 7x5xAx in the hole for a seven-five, besting the seven-six of Miller to scoop a big one.

Player	Chips	Progress
Nacho Barbero	4,450,000 1,700,000	1,700,000

Ryan Miller	2,650,000 1,220,000	1,220,000

Tags: Nacho Barbero Ryan Miller

07-16-2025 16:27 UTC-8

Miller Wins in "Least Skillful Game"

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Frank Visser

Level 24

150,000/300,000, 75,000-150,000 Limits
30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits

Razz

Nacho Barbero: XxXx/AxQxKx4x/Xx
Ryan Miller: 7x5x4x/3xQx9x8x

"I think this is the least skillful game in the rotation," Ryan Miller claimed as a new hand of razz was dealt. While the topic was discussed in depth at the table, Nacho Barbero called the bring-in, and Miller completed.

Barbero called, and he called bets from Miller from fourth street up until sixth street. Seventh street was checked to showdown, where Miller tabled an eight-low to be awarded the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Ryan Miller	3,870,000 1,120,000	1,120,000

Nacho Barbero	2,750,000 1,400,000	1,400,000

Tags: Nacho Barbero Ryan Miller

07-16-2025 16:21 UTC-8

Lewis Forces a Fold from Miller

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Brett Slezak

Level 24

150,000/300,000, 75,000-150,000 Limits
30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits

Razz

Ryan Miller: XxXx / 7x5x2x10x - folded on sixth street
Toby Lewis: XxXx / 4x2x7x8x

Brian Rast limped with a 7x, Miller limped, Lewis completed, Rast folded, and Miller called.

Lewis led on fourth before fifth street checked through.

Lewis fired again on sixth with the better board, and Miller quickly laid it down.

Player	Chips	Progress
Toby Lewis	8,700,000 1,050,000	1,050,000

Brian Rast	3,400,000 365,000	365,000

Ryan Miller	2,750,000 700,000	700,000

Tags: Brian Rast Ryan Miller Toby Lewis

07-16-2025 16:17 UTC-8

Eveslage's Revenge

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Frank Visser

Level 24

150,000/300,000, 75,000-150,000 Limits
30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits

Omaha Hi-Lo

Nacho Barbero limped under the gun, Chad Eveslage raised as next to act, and Toby Lewis called in the big blind. Barbero also came along to the 10♣9♥J♦ flop, which all three checked.

The 6♥ was put on the turn. Lewis checked again, Barbero bet, and Eveslage called. Lewis moved out of the way, after which Barbero checked the Q♦ river.

Eveslage bet, and was called by Barbero. Eveslage tabled A♠Q♠8♦2♦ for a straight to the queen, causing Barbero to muck his cards in defeat.

Player	Chips	Progress
Toby Lewis	7,650,000 750,000	750,000

Nacho Barbero	4,150,000 750,000	750,000

Chad Eveslage	4,000,000 1,175,000	1,175,000

Tags: Chad Eveslage Nacho Barbero Toby Lewis

07-16-2025 16:11 UTC-8

Barbero Fills Up on Eveslage

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Brett Slezak

Level 24

150,000/300,000, 75,000-150,000 Limits
30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits

Omaha Hi-Lo

Nacho Barbero raised from the button, Chad Eveslage three-bet from the small blind, and Barbero called.

Eveslage led on the J♠J♥10♣ flop and Barbero called.

Eveslage then checked-called a bet on the 6♦ turn.

On the 7♠ river, Eveslage checked once more to Barbero who bet and Eveslage quickly called. However, he got the bad news when Barbero announced a full house as he tabled A♠K♥7♦7♣ for a rivered boat, sevens full of jacks, to win the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Nacho Barbero	4,900,000 1,875,000	1,875,000

Chad Eveslage	2,825,000 1,200,000	1,200,000

Tags: Chad Eveslage Nacho Barbero

07-16-2025 16:07 UTC-8

Eveslage Takes Three-Quarters of Three-Way Three-Bet Pot

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Frank Visser

Level 24

150,000/300,000, 75,000-150,000 Limits
30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits

Omaha Hi-Lo

Chad Eveslage raised under the gun, Brian Rast made it three bets as next to act, and Nacho Barbero cold-called in the big blind. Eveslage called as well, after which the 4♣4♠Q♥ flop checked through.

The 5♣ turn was also checked by the trio, and Barbero checked the A♦ river as well. Eveslage bet, seeing Rast make a quick fold. Barbero spent some time talking to himself before he called off.

Eveslage showed A♥K♥6♦3♦ for two pair and a six-low. Barbero tabled A♣K♣9♥3♣ for the same high, but no low. Eveslage won the low pot, while the high pot was chopped between the two competitors.

Player	Chips	Progress
Toby Lewis	8,400,000 100,000	100,000

Chad Eveslage	4,025,000 725,000	725,000

Brian Rast	3,765,000 235,000	235,000

Ryan Miller	3,450,000 950,000	950,000

Nacho Barbero	3,025,000 475,000	475,000

Tags: Brian Rast Chad Eveslage Nacho Barbero

Level: 24

150,000/300,000, 75,000-150,000 Limits
30,000 Ante, 50,000 Bring-In, 150,000 Completion 150,000-300,000 Limits

07-16-2025 15:55 UTC-8

Phil Ivey Eliminated in 6th Place ($149,643)

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Brett Slezak

Level 23

120,000/240,000, 60,000-120,000 Limits
30,000 Ante, 30,000 Bring-In, 120,000 Completion 120,000-240,000 Limits

Limit Hold'em

Phil Ivey moved all-in for 50,000 from under the gun, Brian Rast completed the raise to 240,000, and Nacho Barbero called in the big blind.

On the Q♥9♥5♠ flop, Barbero check-folded to a bet from Rast.

Phil Ivey: A♠4♠ All in
Brian Rast: K♠Q♣

Ivey was behind the queens of Rast as he needed an ace, running spades, or running wheel to survive. However, the board ran out 9♦2♣ and the Poker Hall of Famer Ivey was eliminated in sixth place.

Player	Chips	Progress
Brian Rast	3,675,000 1,095,000	1,095,000

Nacho Barbero	2,800,000 250,000	250,000

Phil Ivey	Busted

Tags: Brian Rast Nacho Barbero Phil Ivey

07-16-2025 15:52 UTC-8

Lewis Leaves Ivey With Crumbs

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Frank Visser

Level 23

120,000/240,000, 60,000-120,000 Limits
30,000 Ante, 30,000 Bring-In, 120,000 Completion 120,000-240,000 Limits

Limit Hold'em

Phil Ivey raised in the hijack. It folded to Toby Lewis in the big blind, who defended. Both players checked the 4♦7♣5♣ flop, after which Lewis bet the 3♣ turn. Ivey called to the J♦ river, where Lewis dropped another bet on the table.

Ivey quickly called for Lewis to table 6♥6♣. Lewis' straight took down the pot, leaving Ivey with only a few chips to try and spin up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Toby Lewis	8,500,000 250,000	250,000

Phil Ivey	40,000 660,000	660,000

Tags: Phil Ivey Toby Lewis

07-16-2025 15:46 UTC-8

Lewis Can't Be Stopped; Takes a Chunk from Barbero

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Brett Slezak

Level 23

120,000/240,000, 60,000-120,000 Limits
30,000 Ante, 30,000 Bring-In, 120,000 Completion 120,000-240,000 Limits

Stud Hi-Lo

Toby Lewis: XxXx / 6♦Q♥7♥3♣ / Xx
Nacho Barbero: XxXx / 4♣K♠Q♠K♣ / Xx

Lewis limped, Barbero completed, and Lewis called.

Barbero would lead the whole way as Lewis called bets on fourth, fifth, and sixth.

On seventh, Barbero led for a final time before Lewis raised and Barbero quickly called. He got the bad news as Lewis tabled A♥5♣4♠ in the hole for a seven-high straight and a six low as he scooped a massive pot off Barbero.

Player	Chips	Progress
Toby Lewis	8,250,000 850,000	850,000

Nacho Barbero	3,050,000 1,500,000	1,500,000

Tags: Nacho Barbero Toby Lewis