Mizrachi Builds Huge Lead Heading Into WSOP Main Event Final Four

The action at the 2025 World Series of Poker $10,000 no-limit hold’em main event exploded from the very first hand. What many expected to be a cautious start quickly turned into a chaotic, high-stakes battle filled with all-ins, wild swings, and emotional exits. Within just a few hours, five players were eliminated, and the final four were set to return on Wednesday to play for the $10 million prize.

Good to know

• Michael Mizrachi leads with 445.5 million chips and a chance to win both the WSOP Main Event and Poker Players Championship in the same year.
• Leo Margets became the first woman in 30 years to reach the final table of the WSOP Main Event and finished in 7th place, earning $1.5 million.
• The final four are Michael Mizrachi, John Wasnock, Braxton Dunaway, and Kenny Hallaert.

The story of Day 9 belonged to Michael Mizrachi. Already known for his aggressive style and past success, Mizrachi took over the table early and never looked back. After dodging elimination with a river ace, he turned into an unstoppable force. That single hand flipped the momentum in his favor, and from that point, he was constantly in control.

As chips flew across the table and pots grew massive, it was clear Mizrachi had locked into his trademark rhythm. He pushed players around, bluffed with confidence, and showed up with big hands when it mattered. By the time play stopped, he held more than three-quarters of the chips in play.

Leo Margets made headlines of her own before bowing out in seventh. Her deep run became a rallying point for poker fans across the world. Despite a painful knockout hand that flipped on the river, she held her head high and said she was proud of how she handled it all.

As for the others, Kenny Hallaert heads into the final day on the short stack but remains focused and hopeful. He has experience at this level and said he believes anything is possible. Braxton Dunaway, who won the 2023 Monster Stack event, stayed quiet through much of the day but finds himself with a shot at a multi-million dollar payday.

John Wasnock managed to steady his game after taking a brutal hit from Mizrachi. His pocket kings were cracked by Mizrachi’s ace-king, but he stayed composed and rebuilt his stack enough to sit in second heading into Wednesday.

The fast pace of the final table caught many off guard. Within seven hands, two players were already gone. Daehyung Lee was first out, running into a set. Not long after, Jarod Minghini’s final table debut ended when his big slick could not catch up to a small pocket pair.

Adam Hendrix looked poised for a deep finish until Mizrachi once again found the right card at the right time. Hendrix’s jacks were ahead preflop, but a king on the turn sealed his exit. That hand also gave Mizrachi the outright lead.

Luka Bojovic held on as long as he could, mostly avoiding confrontation while others collided. Eventually, he found himself all-in with ace-king against Wasnock’s ace-jack. A jack on the turn sealed his fate, and he walked away with $2.4 million for fifth.

Hands flew by at a fast clip, but the essence of the day remained the same — Mizrachi’s dominance. One particular bluff with just eight high into two opponents was a reminder of how fearless he was playing. In another key hand, Mizrachi flopped second pair, improved to two pair on the turn, and then value-bet big on the river. His opponent, Hallaert, paid him off, and Mizrachi’s stack ballooned past 400 million.

With only four players left, the field now prepares for the final push. Play resumes at 2 PM local time on Wednesday, with blinds starting at 1.2 million/2.5 million and a big blind ante of 2.5 million. PokerGO will stream the action with a one-hour delay starting at 3 PM PST.

Here is a look at the chip counts going into the final day:

• Michael Mizrachi – 445,500,000
• John Wasnock – 94,500,000
• Braxton Dunaway – 25,500,000
• Kenny Hallaert – 19,000,000

Final table payouts so far:

• 5th: Luka Bojovic – $2,400,000
• 6th: Adam Hendrix – $1,900,000
• 7th: Leo Margets – $1,500,000
• 8th: Jarod Minghini – $1,250,000
• 9th: Daehyung Lee – $1,000,000

One more day of cards, pressure, and massive decisions awaits. Will Mizrachi seal one of the most iconic doubles in WSOP history, or will someone else steal the spotlight?

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