1,500 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 6,000 Completion 6,000-12,000 Limits
The final mixed event of the summer kicked off today, Event #98: $25,000 High Roller H.O.R.S.E. Many of the best in the world descended upon the Horseshoe and Paris, Las Vegas, for some high-stakes limit action.
Many of the mixed game fields at the 2025 World Series of Poker have broken records, and this event is no different. A total of 121 entries were tallied today, with registration remaining open until the start of Level 13 on Day 2. Last year’s edition saw 120 entries, so a record-breaking field has already been secured.
After ten sixty-minute levels today, just 77 players survived to bag chips. Leading the way is Yuri Dzivielevski, who finished with 642,500. The Brazilian superstar is seeking his sixth WSOP bracelet and has put himself in position to do just that after a strong start.
Returning in second place is Paul Volpe with 621,500 and Jon Kyte rounds out the podium as he finished with 593,000.
End of Day 1 Top Ten Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuri Dzivielevski | Brazil | 642,500 |
| 2 | Paul Volpe | United States | 621,500 |
| 3 | Jon Kyte | Norway | 593,000 |
| 4 | Phil Ivey | United States | 542,500 |
| 5 | Todd Brunson | United States | 519,000 |
| 6 | Jesse Klein | United States | 507,500 |
| 7 | Kane Kalas | United States | 480,500 |
| 8 | John Hennigan | United States | 472,500 |
| 9 | Brian Breck | United States | 427,000 |
| 10 | Jon Turner | United States | 372,500 |
The Day’s Action
Just ten players were seated at the starting bell, but that number quickly rose through the first frame of play as many of the best mixed game players in the world joined the fray.
Shaun Deeb was seated from the first level as the Player of the Year race holds massive implications in this event — he bagged 258,000. Benny Glaser also joined the field (158,500), as well as Martin Kabrhel late in the night (15,500). All three are looking to add their banner to the walls, and a good result in this tournament could change everything.
Robert Mizrachi was the first player to hit the rail in Level 3, but he did not rejoin the field (one reentry is permitted) as he is looking forward to watching his brother on the Main Event final table tomorrow.
David Oppenheim made an appearance today, and he bagged 351,000. The Poker Hall of Famer and long-time cash game regular does not frequent the tournament streets, but a prestigious event such as this brings out all the best players.
Several previous champions of this event hopped into the action today. Last year’s winner, Xixiang Luo, was not so fortunate today as he busted, but he can still reenter on Day 2. The 2021 champion Jesse Klein (507,500) bagged a top-ten stack, and Josh Arieh, the 2023 winner, bagged 78,500 and remains in contention.
Other notables who advanced to Day 2 include Phil Ivey (511,000), John Hennigan (472,500), Viktor Blom (345,000), Daniel Negreanu (263,000), Gus Hansen (199,000), Scott Seiver (173,000), and Brian Rast (107,500).
Only two women entered the tournament: Esther Taylor ran through her two bullets, but Rebecca Kerl bagged a healthy 198,500.
Play resumes Tuesday, July 15, at 1 p.m. local time in the Horseshoe Event Center Gold section. Action starts in Level 11 with limits of 8,000/16,000 and an average stack of 235,000.
Registration remains open until the start of Level 13, around 3:15 p.m., and with the largest field ever assembled for this event already, a massive prize pool is guaranteed.
Stay tuned to PokerNews for all updates regarding this event and all other bracelet events at the 2025 World Series of Poker.
