Chris Hunichen on the button had all but one last 500 chip in the middle preflop and was looked up by Ofir Mor and Daniel Negreanu. The J♦7♠4♣ flop had Mor wanting to make a full bet after it was checked to Hunichen, who moved all-in. However, in this case he couldn't raise and just call, Negreanu called behind.
The two active players checked the 3♥ turn and Mor check-called the 2♣ river on which Negreanu announced aces and a live four. He showed the A♠A♦9♦4♥ and Mor had the K♣K♦7♥7♦ for a set as they chopped the side pot.
However, the biggest slice went to Hunichen with the A♣6♠5♣2♦ as he tripled up with the nut low and turned straight.
Jesse Klein: XxXx/8x2x4x8x
Jon Kyte: XxXx/Ax10xQxQx - folded on sixth street
Luke Schwartz: XxXx/8x10x9x - folded on fifth street
Jesse Klein completed and Jon Kyte raised. Luke Schwartz called cold with his eight and Klein called as well for a bloated three-way pot.
Klein led out for a bet after catching best on fourth street and both Kyte and Schwartz called.
On fifth street, Klein bet again, which got a call from Kyte and a fold from Schwartz.
Both players paired up on sixth street and Klein stuck in another bet. Kyte quickly scooped up his cards and mucked — awarding the pot to Klein, who now sits with approximately 505,000.
Four ways to the 10♠8♥2♠ flop, the action checked to Mike Matusow and his bet was called two ways to the 3♠ turn. Christopher Claassen checked again and David "ODB" Baker bet, Matusow called. Claassen check-raised and Baker folded while Matusow reluctantly called.
Another spade came with the 6♠ river on which Claassen's bet was barely done when Matusow flung his cards with force into the muck. Some table chatter broke out and Marco Johnson asked "What did you have, three pair?"
There was a brief moment of awkward silence before it was pointed out to Johnson that they were playing Limit Hold'em.
Eric Wasserson: A♣4♥7♣
Aaron Kupin: 4♦Q♣A♥folded on fifth
Tom McCormick: 8♣3♠J♠folded on fifth
Bryce Yockey survived the penultimate hand with aces and eights against Viktor Blom, who missed a four-card straight and low draw.
In the final hand of the night, Tom McCormick limped in and then called when Eric Wasserson completed and Aaron Kupin called. Wasserson bet fourth street to earn two calls and bet fifth to force two folds. Since entering very late, Wasserson more than doubled his stack while Kupin and Yockey bagged up fumes.
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.
Jon Kyte
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.
Shaun Deeb
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.
Rebecca Kerl
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.
