Michael Mizrachi Wins 2025 WSOP Main Event for $10 Million
Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi finally grabbed the one title that had always eluded him: the WSOP Main Event. Already one
Michael Mizrachi Wins 2025 WSOP Main Event for $10 Million
Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi finally grabbed the one title that had always eluded him: the WSOP Main Event. Already one of the game’s most decorated players, he can now check off poker’s biggest prize for his resume. The four-time Poker Players Championship winner survived a record-shattering 9,375-player field in Event #81: $10,000 WSOP Main Event, pocketing $10 million and his eighth career bracelet.
With this win, Mizrachi also joined the WSOP Hall of Fame, officially inducted moments after his victory at Horseshoe Las Vegas. Runner-up John Wasnock fought like hell for it, walking away with $6 million and a whole lot more respect for his game. But in the end, it was Mizrachi who owned the moment.
WSOP Event $81: $10,000 Main Event Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
| 1 | Michael Mizrachi | United States | $10,000,000 |
| 2 | John Wasnock | United States | $6,000,000 |
| 3 | Braxton Dunaway | United States | $4,000,000 |
| 4 | Kenny Hallaert | Belgium | $3,000,000 |
| 5 | Luka Bojovic | Serbia | $2,400,000 |
| 6 | Adam Hendrix | United States | $1,900,000 |
| 7 | Leo Margets | Spain | $1,500,000 |
| 8 | Jarod Minghini | United States | $1,250,000 |
| 9 | Daehyung Lee | South Korea | $1,000,000 |
Final Table Recap: The Grind Pays Off
The 2025 WSOP Main Event final table began with nine hopefuls, each chasing the kind of win that cements a name, and a shot at the $10 million payday. Michael Mizrachi came in stacked, but not yet unstoppable. The Grinder sat second in chips, trailing only Kenny Hallaert, it was clear that this wouldn’t be an easy road to the title.
Early Exits
The action kicked off with fast-paced aggression, and it didn’t take long for the first player to hit the rail.
- 9th – Daehyung Lee (South Korea): Lee came in short and made his move early. He shoved pocket 8♠8♦ into Mizrachi’s pocket 10♣10♥ and couldn’t improve. He earned $1 million for his deep run.
- 8th – Jarod Minghini (USA): After a solid grind to the final table, Minghini lost a key flip against Adam Hendrix. His A♠Q♥ couldn’t outrun Hendrix’s J♣J♦, sending him out with $1.25 million.
- 7th – Leo Margets (Spain): The last woman standing and a WSOP Europe Main Event winner in her own right, Margets played fearlessly. She eventually fell to Dunaway’s top pair when her J♥9♥ flush draw didn’t land against K♦10♣. Still, her $1.5 million payday marked another historic final table appearance.
- 6th – Adam Hendrix (USA): Hendrix had momentum early but couldn’t keep pace with Mizrachi’s surge. After losing a massive pot to Wasnock, where his Q♦Q♠ couldn’t hold against A♥K♣, he was out in 6th for $1.9 million.
- 5th – Luka Bojovic (Serbia): The Serbian standout had a strong showing but ran into Mizrachi’s heater. After jamming with A♦10♠, he ran into The Grinder’s A♣Q♦ and couldn’t find help. Bojovic exited with $2.4 million.
From there, Mizrachi went into overdrive, stacked, fearless, and bulldozing every pot in sight. The final four returned the next day, each with chips, but only one would leave as champion.
The Final Day: Mizrachi Closes the Deal
Day 11 started with Michael Mizrachi holding over 75% of the chips in play. He didn’t just hang onto the lead, he crushed the table.
Kenny Hallaert, making his second WSOP Main Event final table appearance after a deep run in 2016, came out swinging. But his comeback bid lasted exactly one hand. He shoved with K♣J♠, right into Mizrachi’s A♠K♠. A dry board later, Hallaert was gone in 4th, banking $3 million.
Braxton Dunaway was next. The Texan quietly and consistently climbed the ranks, but his K♥10♠ wasn’t enough to beat Mizrachi’s A♥10♦. Another safe board for Mizrachi, and another opponent sent packing. Dunaway exited in 3rd for $4 million, his biggest career score by far.
That left two.
Heads-Up: Last Hand Standing
John Wasnock had been underestimated all tournament. A former finance professional with limited live poker experience, he outplayed, outlasted, and outmaneuvered his way to the final two. But beating The Grinder with a chip disadvantage? That’s a huge mountain to climb.
He managed a quick double-up early in the match, briefly narrowing the gap and giving fans a bit of suspense. But Mizrachi adjusted fast, changing gears and reclaiming control.
- Opening Chip Counts: Mizrachi ~280M / Wasnock ~70M
- Key Double-Up: Wasnock caught a much-needed win early but couldn’t string together momentum.
- Final Hand: Mizrachi limped with A♠J♦. Wasnock shoved with K♥Q♥. Call.
- Board: 5♠ 8♣ 9♣ 4♦ 2♦. No help for Wasnock.
With that, it was over. Mizrachi’s ace-high held, and the title was finally his.
The Grinder stood tall, arms raised. First Main Event title. Eighth bracelet. And moments later, a surprise induction into the Poker Hall of Fame.
Legacy Locked In: Mizrachi’s Defining Win
Before this week, Michael Mizrachi was already a giant in the game. A four-time Poker Players Championship winner and seven-time bracelet holder, he’d long been considered one of the greatest mixed-game players in history. But now, with eight WSOP bracelets, a $10 million Main Event title, and a spot in the Poker Hall of Fame, his legacy is undeniable.
- Bracelets: 8 total, including an unprecedented four Poker Players Championships
- Earnings: Now surpassing $25 million in live tournament cashes
- Hall of Fame: Inducted immediately after the Main Event win in a surprise ceremony with poker legends in attendance
- Historic Feat: First player ever to win both the $50K PPC and the Main Event in the same year, a combo WSOP CEO Ty Stewart called “the most impressive feat in poker history”
And Mizrachi felt the weight of that moment.
“I can’t even put into words…I’ve waited my whole career for this,” he said, visibly emotional after the final hand.
Asked about what this win meant to him, he didn’t hold back.
“I feel like I cemented everything. That’s all I wanted. I’m never going to retire. I’ll be back next year for a lot more.”
He didn’t treat this as a final chapter. If anything, it sounded like a warning shot to the next generation: The Grinder is still grinding, and he’s not done yet.
The Summer of Mizrachi
Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi’s 2025 Main Event run was more than just a win, it was the kind of poker story players dream about. He went from nearly busting on Day 7 to steamrolling the final table, all while keeping his trademark composure and fire. In one unforgettable summer, he captured his first Main Event title, added an eighth bracelet to his name, and earned a fast-track induction into the Poker Hall of Fame.
This wasn’t just a big win. It was the peak of an already legendary run.
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