2026 World Series of Poker

Event #24: $25,000 High Roller Six Handed No-Limit Hold’em
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Day: 1
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Event Info
2026 World Series of Poker
Event Info
Buy-in
$25,000
Prize Pool
$5,687,000
Total Entries
242
Players Left
8
Average Chip Stack
4,537,500
Total Chips
36,300,000
Next Payout
Place 8
$118,753
Level Info
Level
18
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
80,000
Players Info - Day 1
Entries
166
Players Left
45
Players Left 8 / 242
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Matakis Chips Up With Big Slick

Tim Baker
Tim Baker
Level 7 : Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante

From the big blind, Santhosh Suvarna checked from the big blind on the A♠8♥Q♠ flop and Ian Matakis bet 25,000 out of the hijack . Suvarna called.

A 5♠ arrived on the turn, prompting another check from Suvarna. Matakis fired a second barrel of 55,000, and again, Suvarna called.

The 2♦ river checked through and Suvarna tabled second pair with Q♥4♠. Matakis had that beat with A♥K♦ for a pair of aces, and he was awarded the pot.

Tags: Ian MatakisSanthosh Suvarna