Record-Breaking WSOP 2025 in Las Vegas Establishes New Participant and Prize Pool Standards
Record-Breaking 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP)
The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) has come to a close, leaving behind a trail of unprecedented achievements and memorable moments. This year's series, held in Las Vegas, was the largest in history, with 100 live bracelet events and an astounding 246,960 participants from over 100 countries [1].
The WSOP 2025 marked a new high for cumulative payouts, with approximately $481.8 million distributed across the series [1]. The Main Event prize pool alone reached an impressive $90,535,500, contributing significantly to the overall prize money [1].
Michael Mizrachi, a seasoned poker professional, clinched the Main Event title, earning a payday of $10,000,000 [1][4]. His victory cemented his legacy in the poker world, adding another prestigious title to his impressive resume.
Shaun Deeb was named Player of the Year, underscoring his consistent high-level performance throughout the series [1].
The WSOP 2025 also saw several record-breaking event entries. The $1,500 buy-in Millionaire Maker tournament drew 11,996 entries, a record for that price point in a live tournament [2]. Event #89, the $3,000 Mid-Stakes Championship, attracted 3,797 entries, setting a new benchmark for that buy-in level [2].
The Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha event, with 5,284 players, set a new record for the largest live PLO field ever recorded [2]. The opening $1,000 Mystery Millions No-Limit Hold'em event drew 1,045 entries, the largest field yet for that event [2].
The series included 6 new events, with buy-ins ranging from $300 to $25,000, demonstrating the WSOP’s expansion in variety and scale [1]. The inaugural $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Double Board Bomb Pot event attracted a record 1,452 entries, won by Xixiang Luo, a notable player in Chinese mixed games [3]. Aloisio Dourado won the $1,500 Badugi event, which had a record 534 entries [3].
Historic final tables were another highlight of WSOP 2025, including Leo Margets making Main Event final table history as a woman reaching that stage [1]. However, the series was not without its controversies, sparking discussions within the poker community [1].
In addition to the tech upgrade with the new WSOP+ app, which helped eliminate long registration lines and improved the overall experience for players and staff [5], the 2025 WSOP featured a variety of celebrity appearances, returning legends, and new faces, adding to the drama and excitement of the series.
All in all, WSOP 2025 set new benchmarks in size, prize pools, and international participation, highlighted by Michael Mizrachi's Main Event win and Shaun Deeb's player of the year title, as well as several record-breaking event entries and significant first-time events [1][2][3][4].
[1] - WSOP 2025 Official Website [2] - PokerNews Coverage of WSOP 2025 [3] - PokerGuru Coverage of WSOP 2025 [4] - PokerStars Blog Coverage of WSOP 2025 [5] - WSOP Press Release on WSOP+ App
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2025, held in Las Vegas, featured various casino-games, including poker, and attracted a record-breaking number of participants from around the world. During the series, the $1,500 buy-in Millionaire Maker tournament and the Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha event set new records for their respective price points and game types.
