WSOP 2025 Day 30 Summary: Mizrachi creates history, Negreanu loses ground, and the Wilkinson legacy persists
Michael Mizrachi, affectionately known as "The Grinder," has once again proven his worth in the world of poker. In a historic feat, Mizrachi won the $50,000 Poker Players Championship for the fourth time, a record unmatched in poker history.
This year's Poker Players Championship, considered the test of true poker greatness, saw Mizrachi outperform a field of skilled competitors. His victory earned him the Chip Reese Memorial Trophy and a prize of $1,331,322.
The mixed-game format of the Poker Players Championship, which rotates through Limit Hold'em, Omaha Hi-Lo, Razz, Stud, Stud Hi-Lo, No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, and 2-7 Triple Draw, presented a formidable challenge. But for Mizrachi, it was just another test he was ready to conquer.
Mizrachi's four wins in this event (2010, 2012, 2018, 2025) mark a record achievement in WSOP history. His versatility and skill across multiple poker variants have earned him the respect of his peers and the admiration of fans.
Meanwhile, in other events, Aditya Agarwal of India remains a strong contender with deep finishes this summer. Notable names like Ari Engel, Chad Eveslage, and Barry Greenstein fell after the bubble in the $1,500 Eight-Game Mix, where 789 players battled it out.
In the $10K Pot-Limit Omaha Championship, Daniel Negreanu made a rare misread, jamming the river on a board of 7♣ 2♥ 3♦ K♠ 10♠, thinking he had two pair. However, Mark Steinberg called with a hand of K♦ 10♥ 8♣ 5♣, beating Negreanu's K♣ Q♠ J♦ 9♠.
The $1,500 Eight-Game Mix event also saw Esther Taylor finishing third, marking the highest placement by a woman in PPC history. In another significant event, Alexander Wilkinson won the $10K 2-7 Triple Draw Championship, claiming his first WSOP gold bracelet. Interestingly, this was the same event that Wilkinson's father, Wil Wilkinson, had twice final tabled in the past.
As the WSOP 2025 continues, players like Narcis Nedelcu are emerging as serious threats in newcomer mixed games. Event #75: $1,000 Ladies Championship might see Esther Taylor final table both the PPC and Ladies event in one year, making for an exciting finale.
Phil Hellmuth continues his pursuit of an 18th bracelet, while the $1,500 Eight-Game Mix event showcases the prowess of well-rounded grinders. The $25K PLO High Roller, featuring top pros like Ben Lamb, Shaun Deeb, and Joao Vieira, is another event to watch out for.
With record entries expected for the $10,000 Main Event, the WSOP 2025 is shaping up to be a spectacle. As the competition heats up, one thing is for sure: the game of poker is in good hands with players like Mizrachi setting new standards.
Poker players at the casino-and-gambling event, the WSOP 2025, showcase their versatility in various games, including sports-style poker games like the $1,500 Eight-Game Mix, where players need to be adept at multiple poker variants to excel.
Professionals who usually focus on poker, such as Michael Mizrachi, also demonstrate their prowess in other casino-and-gambling events, like the $10K Pot-Limit Omaha Championship, where even renowned poker champions like Daniel Negreanu face tough competition.
