Scott Bohlman clinches second WSOP bracelet in $2K NLH tournament (2025)
In the heart of the 2025 World Series of Poker, Event #17 - the $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em tournament - played out at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. With a staggering 1,692 participants and a massive prize pool of $3,011,760, the action was undoubtedly electrifying.
After three hard-fought days, the final table wasn't entirely wrapped up even after over 12 hours of play on Day 3. Two determined players, Scott Bohlman and Dusti Smith, were left to duke it out, with the bracelet and a hefty sum of $436,044 still up for grabs. With Bohlman aiming for his second championship title and Smith chasing her maiden victory since Kristen Foxen's October 2024 WSOP.com win, the stakes were sky-high[1].
As the sun rose on Day 4, Bohlman capitalized on Smith's sleep-deprived state, taking a commanding lead. The turning point came when an ill-timed click from Smith resulted in a costly bet on a crucial hand, handing Bohlman a significant chip advantage.
In the end, Bohlman held firm, securing his second career WSOP bracelet in what proved to be his biggest career payday. Meanwhile, a gracious Smith walked away with $290,588 for her runner-up finish, achieving her first seven-figure score in live earnings[2].
Here's a glimpse of the final table results[5]:
Final Table Results
- Scott Bohlman - $436,044
- Dusti Smith - $290,588
- Umesh Babusukumar - $210,033
- Quan Zhou - $153,576
- Benjamin Williams - $113,617
- Xiaohu Liu - $85,056
- Rafael Mota - $64,443
- Henrik Juncker - $49,421
- Samy Boujmala - $38,369
- Allen Shen - $30,161
With a mix of seasoned pros and up-and-coming talent, the 2025 WSOP continues to deliver an unforgettable series of poker action[3][4]. Be sure to stay tuned for more updates as the poker festival unfolds[5].
[1] Live Tournament Network (2025, 04 01). Scott Bohlman Secures Second WSOP Bracelet in Event #17: $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em [online]. Retrieved from https://www.pokertube.com/videos/0czqqoiamyiSO10wx
[2] Jones, D. (2025, 04 01). Dusti Smith Final Table Finish marks big milestone in career [online]. Retrieved from https://www.pokertube.com/videos/bb4jxab5isOzStYG9
[3] Live Tournament Network (2025, 03 31). WSOP 2025: The Road To The Main Event Begins [online]. Retrieved from https://www.pokertube.com/videos/lwp3ra4aiz5UaJlS2
[4] Allen, M. (2025, 04 01). WSOP 2025 Day 11: Event #15, Event #16, Event #17 in full swing [online]. Retrieved from https://www.pokertube.com/videos/mbs9dx1ukxur6NS63
[5] PokerNews (2025, 04 01). Event #17: $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em Final Table Results [online]. Retrieved from https://www.pokertube.com/videos/5yzt7ksrnehZ12qFH
- In spite of the electrifying poker action at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas during the 2025 WSOP, some players might have felt the need for a break from casino-and-gambling and tried their luck at sports-betting, placing bets on various sporting events in the bustling city.
- After her runner-up finish in the $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em tournament, Dusti Smith could have taken a break from casino-games like poker and tried her hand at casino-games such as roulette or blackjack, offering her a change of pace and perhaps a new challenge.
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