Three Days of Bracelets, Final Tables, and Main Event Drama
WSOP Days 46-48
The 2025 World Series of Poker reached a fever pitch across Days 46, 47, and 48, with five bracelets awarded, the Main Event reaching its climactic final table, and several marquee events building toward thrilling conclusions. From Ferenc Deak’s promise-keeping victory to Patrick Leonard’s pursuit of a second bracelet, these three days delivered the drama that makes the WSOP the most prestigious tournament series in poker.
Day 46: Bracelets and Building Momentum
July 11 marked the 46th day of the festival, headlined by two bracelet ceremonies that showcased the diverse range of WSOP competition. Ferenc Deak fulfilled a heartfelt promise to his son by capturing Event #86: $1,000 Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha, earning $329,890 alongside his first gold bracelet. The victory represented more than just prize money – it was a father keeping his word in the most spectacular fashion possible.
The day’s other bracelet went to Khoi Le Nguyen, who conquered the elite field in Event #88: $50,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em. Nguyen’s victory over 252 high-stakes specialists netted him $2,686,913 and his maiden WSOP bracelet, marking him as one of the tournament’s breakthrough stars.
Meanwhile, the Main Event continued its relentless march toward the final table, with Kenny Hallaert leading 57 hopefuls through Day 6 action. The Belgian’s commanding chip position put him in prime position for poker’s ultimate prize.
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Several events built significant momentum during Day 46. The unique Event #92: $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty No-Limit Hold’em captured attention with its innovative structure, where Hall of Famers in the field received bounties corresponding to their year of induction. By day’s end, only three legends remained: Tom McEvoy with a $2,013 bounty, Barry Greenstein carrying $2,011, and John Juanda worth $2,105. The field of 1,115 players had been whittled down to 167, with Soichiro Hayashi leading the charge with 630,000 chips.
Nacho Barbero positioned himself for a second bracelet in Event #91: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha 6-Handed. The Argentine found himself among the final ten players from a 1,384-entry field, with Kasparas Klezys holding the chip lead at 6,900,000. The $280,214 first prize awaited the eventual champion.
The inaugural Event #93: $3,000 T.O.R.S.E. kicked off with 522 entries, attracting the world’s elite mixed-game specialists. David Prociak and Robert Rosengarten shared the chip lead with 355,500 each, setting the stage for a battle among poker’s most skilled practitioners.
Day 47: Dramatic Eliminations and Rising Stars
Day 47 brought its share of controversy and triumph. The Main Event made headlines when Will Kassouf was escorted from the premises following his elimination, but the tournament pressed on with Kenny Hallaert maintaining his chip lead as the field reached the final three tables.
The day’s lone bracelet went to Kasparas Klezys, who earned his first WSOP gold by winning Event #91: $1,500 6-Handed Pot-Limit Omaha for $280,214. The Lithuanian’s victory capped a thrilling final table that saw him overcome a competitive field.
Mike Matusow made waves in Event #94: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed Championship, bagging the second-largest stack with 430,500 chips. The poker legend trailed only Benjamin Chalot (552,000) as 448 entries created a $4,022,730 prize pool. With late registration continuing into Day 2, the field promised to grow even larger.
David Prociak proved his Day 1 success in the T.O.R.S.E. event was no fluke, retaining his chip lead through Day 2 with 2,440,000. The three-time bracelet winner led just 16 survivors competing for the $273,386 first prize, with Ryutaro Suzuki (2,110,000) his closest pursuer.
The Hall of Fame Bounty event saw its final legends fall, with Tom McEvoy being the last Hall of Famer eliminated. Rob Wazwaz seized control with 11,825,000 chips, leading the final five players who would compete for the $311,349 top prize.
Event #89: $3,000 Mid-Stakes Championship reached its business end with 26 players surviving Day 3. Eshaan Bhalla commanded the chip lead with 12,575,000, followed by Mikhail Zavoloka (11,800,000) and George Tomescu (11,100,000). The massive $10,137,990 prize pool put $1,189,408 up for grabs.
Event #90: $777 Lucky 7’s concluded its starting flights with a massive 8,012 entries generating a $5,447,118 prize pool. The winner will claim $777,777, with Hertsel Levy (3,405,000) leading 348 Day 1 survivors into Day 2.
Day 48: Final Tables and Championship Climax
The 48th day delivered the moment poker fans had been waiting for – the Main Event final table. After eight grueling days, nine players remained to compete for the $10 million first prize and poker’s most coveted title. John Wasnock (108,100,000) led the star-studded final table, followed by Michael Mizrachi (93,000,000), Braxton Dunaway (91,900,000), and Kenny Hallaert (80,500,000).
History was made as Leo Margets (53,400,000) became the first woman in the modern era to reach the Main Event final table. The remaining finalists – Luka Bojovic (51,000,000), Adam Hendrix (48,000,000), Daehyung Lee (34,900,000), and Jarod Minghini (23,600,000) – each locked up $1 million guarantees.
Three events concluded with bracelet ceremonies on Day 48. Ian O’Hara captured Event #89: $3,000 Mid-Stakes Championship for a career-best $1,189,408 after defeating Bulgarian Bahar Musa heads-up. The Florida resident’s victory pushed his live tournament earnings past $6.3 million.
Joshua Boulton claimed Event #92: $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty for $311,349, denying Rob Wazwaz his second bracelet before flying back to the United Kingdom. The heads-up victory capped a remarkable run through the unique bounty format.
Ryutaro Suzuki secured Event #93: $3,000 T.O.R.S.E., overcoming Toby Lewis in the final to claim $273,386 and his second bracelet. The Japanese pro’s mixed-game mastery proved decisive in the tournament’s climactic moments.
Looking Ahead: Championship Chases Continue
Several marquee events reached pivotal junctures heading into Day 49. Patrick Leonard found himself perfectly positioned in Event #90: $777 Lucky 7’s, sitting sixth in chips with 23,100,000 and just seven eliminations away from the $777,777 first prize. The British pro’s path to a second bracelet runs through a loaded final table led by Nicola Bracchi (73,800,000).
While GGPoker qualifiers didn’t reach the Main Event final table this year, their presence was felt across the series through multiple deep runs and breakthrough performances. Joshua Boulton parlayed his GGPoker satellite seat into WSOP gold, capturing Event #92: $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty for $311,349 before flying back to the UK. Meanwhile, Jakob Miegel emerged as chip leader heading into Day 3 of Event #94: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed Championship with 2,850,000, while Benjamin Chalot bagged the second-largest stack after Day 1 of the same event. These performances underscore GGPoker’s continued impact as a launchpad for world-class tournament success.
Event #94: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed Championship saw Jakob Miegel (2,850,000) emerge as the chip leader among 27 remaining players. The German’s stack of more than 100 big blinds positioned him well for the $986,337 top prize, with other notable players still in contention.
The festival’s depth was on full display as Event #95: $800 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack attracted 2,851 players, with Danny Gonzalez (2,250,000) and Lei Yu (2,050,000) leading 162 survivors. Barry Shulman (1,695,000) secured his sixth cash of the summer while chasing his third bracelet.
Event #96: $3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha began with 1,088 entries, featuring Chino Rheem (571,000) in sixth place after Day 1. Rheem, who has ten in-the-money finishes at the WSOP this year, continued his strong summer, positioned among the leaders behind Joshua Ladines (855,000).
As the 2025 WSOP approaches its conclusion, these three days demonstrated why the series remains poker’s premier championship. From record-breaking prize pools to historic final table appearances, Days 46-48 delivered the drama and excellence that define the world’s most prestigious poker tournament. With the Main Event final table set and multiple events reaching their climactic moments, the festival’s final stretch promises to be unforgettable.
