2025 WSOP Main Event Final Table: Mizrachi, Margets, and Wasnock Steal the Spotlight
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event has always delivered unforgettable stories — and 2025 is no exception. This year’s final table promises a mixture of legends, underdogs, and historic milestones. Headlining the action is Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi, who continues to cement his name in poker history, while Spain’s Leo Margets breaks a 30-year barrier for women in the game.
But that’s only part of the story. The final nine players in the 2025 WSOP Main Event have each carved out their own unforgettable path in one of the most competitive tournaments of all time.
[John Wasnock]
Michael Mizrachi Makes History — Again
A four-time Poker Players Championship (PPC) winner, Michael Mizrachi has returned to the Main Event final table 15 years after his legendary 2010 run. This marks the second time he’s pulled off the rare PPC-Main Event double in the same year. Coming into the final table second in chips with 93,000,000, Mizrachi remains one of the most dangerous and well-known players in the game.
Despite stepping away from tournaments for a year, Mizrachi jumped back in like he never left. His day was filled with dramatic double-ups, backdoor flushes, and vintage “Grinder” magic. His charismatic play and roaring supporters chanting “Hall of Fame!” echo the possibility of his induction in the near future.
Leo Margets Ends a 30-Year Drought for Women
Leo Margets (Spain) has already made history. She becomes the first woman in 30 years to reach the WSOP Main Event final table, following in the footsteps of Hall of Famer Barbara Enright, who finished fifth in 1995. After a dramatic hand against Sergio Veloso where she cracked ace-king with pocket jacks and hit a running flush, Margets surged into the final nine with 53,400,000 chips.
“This is every poker player’s dream,” Margets said. “But now that I’m here, the job’s not finished yet.”
[Leo Margets]
John Wasnock: From Small Stakes to Chip Leader
John Wasnock (United States), a 50-year-old recreational player from Seattle, leads the final table with 108,100,000 chips. Until this event, Wasnock had only $143,000 in career live earnings. After entering Day 8 as one of the short stacks, he delivered a stunning comeback by knocking out several opponents and bagging the top spot.
“I never expected this,” he said. “I’ve had a good run this year in small tournaments. This is a whole new level, but I feel confident.”
Kenny Hallaert Returns to the Main Event Final Table
Kenny Hallaert (Belgium), a PokerStars Team Pro, is making his second appearance at the Main Event final table. After finishing sixth in 2016, he now returns with 80,500,000 chips and plenty of big-stage experience. Known for his strategic mind and composure, Hallaert is considered one of the most technically sound players left in the field.
Texas Oilman Braxton Dunaway Pushes for Poker Glory
With 91,900,000 chips, Braxton Dunaway (United States) brings a blue-collar grit and quiet confidence to the final table. The 42-year-old oil industry worker from Midland, Texas, already captured the 2023 Monster Stack bracelet and is now eyeing poker’s ultimate prize. “This is life-changing,” he said. “But I’m staying focused and just enjoying the ride.”
Final Table Players and Chip Counts
Seat 1: Leo Margets (Spain) – 53,400,000
Seat 2: Kenny Hallaert (Belgium) – 80,500,000
Seat 3: Braxton Dunaway (United States) – 91,900,000
Seat 4: John Wasnock (United States) – 108,100,000
Seat 5: Michael Mizrachi (United States) – 93,000,000
Seat 6: Daehyung Lee (South Korea) – 34,900,000
Seat 7: Luka Bojovic (Serbia) – 51,000,000
Seat 8: Adam Hendrix (United States) – 48,000,000
Seat 9: Jarod Minghini (United States) – 23,600,000
Final Table Payouts
1st – $10,000,000
2nd – $6,000,000
3rd – $4,000,000
4th – $3,000,000
5th – $2,400,000
6th – $1,900,000
7th – $1,500,000
8th – $1,250,000
9th – $1,000,000
[Michael Mizrachi]
Rising Stars and Finalists to Watch
Among the remaining players are some highly capable competitors flying under the radar. Luka Bojovic (Serbia), who final-tabled the 2024 WSOP Europe Main Event, enters with 51,000,000 chips. Adam Hendrix (United States), a seasoned tournament pro with over $8 million in earnings, is hunting his first bracelet with 48,000,000 chips.
Daehyung Lee (South Korea) and Jarod Minghini (United States) are the short stacks with 34,900,000 and 23,600,000 chips respectively, but anything can happen with deep stacks and the biggest stage in poker in play.
When Does the Final Table Start?
The nine remaining players will return on Tuesday, July 15 at 1:00 p.m. local time. The tournament resumes in Level 39 with blinds at 800,000/1,600,000 and a 1,600,000 big blind ante. All nine players are guaranteed a $1,000,000 payday, but only one will walk away with $10,000,000, the championship bracelet, and their banner immortalized in the Horseshoe Event Center.
Conclusion
This year’s WSOP Main Event final table is one of the most captivating in recent memory. With a poker icon chasing another legendary title, a trailblazing woman breaking barriers, and a chip leader rewriting his own fairy tale, the poker world will be watching as history unfolds.
