"Stunned disbelief at the 2025 WSOP Main Event final table, a moment never before witnessed"
Michael Mizrachi etched his name in poker history by winning the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, securing the prestigious title and a $10,000,000 first prize. This remarkable achievement marked his fourth Poker Players Championship (PPC) title and seventh WSOP bracelet overall, cementing his status as one of the game's all-time greats.
The 2025 WSOP Main Event final day saw Mizrachi start with a massive chip lead, quickly eliminating short-stacked opponents. He defeated John Wasnock in heads-up play with a turned flush, securing the world championship in around five hours[1][4].
Earlier in the series, Mizrachi had won Event #66, the $50,000 PPC, dominating the field and securing his seventh bracelet and a $1,331,322 prize[2][3]. His seven bracelets place him in an elite group alongside players like Daniel Negreanu and Brian Rast.
The combination of a high-stakes PPC win and the Main Event victory in the same series is unprecedented in WSOP history[2]. This led many to call for his Hall of Fame induction, which reports confirm occurred in 2025[2]. Mizrachi was snap-inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame by poker legends Phil Ivey and Jen Harman following his Main Event win[5].
The 153 million pot at stake in Mizrachi's game against Wasnock was significant, but Mizrachi's victory was assured when Wasnock did not hit an ace or nine[1]. Mizrachi eliminated Kenny Hallaert and Braxton Dunaway in quick succession[1]. Mizrachi's victory over Dunaway was particularly significant as it involved a large gamble with a $2 million difference between second and third place[6].
Recreational player John Wasnock made $3 million by playing only two hands, finishing in second place[7]. Kenny Hallaert finished in fourth place, earning $3,000,000, while Braxton Dunaway took third place, earning $4,000,000[8].
Adam Hendrix finished in sixth place, earning $1,900,000, and Luka Bojovic finished in fifth place, earning $2,400,000[9]. Daehyung Lee finished in ninth place, earning $1,000,000, and Jarod Minghini finished in eighth place, earning $1,250,000[10].
Leo Margets finished in seventh place, earning $1,500,000[11]. Mizrachi predicted he would finish the final table within an hour, and he proved true to his word, shouting in celebration upon winning the 2025 WSOP Main Event[12]. Mizrachi plans for a big celebration to mark his Main Event victory.
Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hellmuth had campaigned for Mizrachi's immediate induction into the Poker Hall of Fame if he won both events[13]. Their wishes were granted, as Mizrachi's extraordinary performance at the 2025 WSOP earned him a place in the Hall of Fame.
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In the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP), Michael Mizrachi not only clinched the prestigious Main Event title and a $10,000,000 first prize but also showcased his expertise in casino games, particularly poker, with his victory being confirmed by a flush during heads-up play against John Wasnock. Outside the Main Event, Mizrachi further solidified his status as an all-time great player by winning the $50,000 Poker Players Championship (PPC), adding his seventh WSOP bracelet to his collection and setting a record for the combination of PPC and Main Event victories in the same series.
