WSOP 2025: Day 24 Recap

Day 24 delivered championship drama as poker legends battled for gold and massive paydays across multiple events at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas

Day 24 of the 2025 World Series of Poker will be remembered as the day Hall of Famer Brian Rast secured his seventh bracelet victory. The accomplished tournament professional defeated Andrew Yeh to claim victory in Event #50: $10,000 Razz Championship, adding another prestigious title to his already distinguished resume.

But Rast’s heroics were just one storyline in what proved to be another action-packed day at poker’s biggest stage. Multiple events reached their final stages, and new tournaments drew massive fields.

Brian Rast’s Magnificent Seven

The day’s biggest victory belonged to Brian Rast, whose triumph in the $10,000 Razz Championship against Andrew Yeh showcased the skill and experience that has defined his successful career. The Poker Hall of Fame member’s victory demonstrated the consistent excellence he has maintained throughout his time at poker’s highest levels.

This seventh bracelet victory further cements Rast’s position among poker’s elite. With seven gold bracelets now adorning his collection, he joins an incredibly exclusive club of multiple WSOP champions who have dominated the game’s biggest stage across multiple decades.

The $10,000 Razz Championship victory represents another significant achievement for the mixed-games specialist, who has consistently proven his mastery across multiple poker variants. His ability to perform under pressure exemplifies the championship experience that separates elite professionals from the field.

Scott Seiver Eyes Historic Eighth Bracelet

While Rast was celebrating his latest triumph, another poker superstar was positioning himself for history. Scott Seiver sits third in chips among the final 16 players in Event #55: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship, chasing what would be his eighth WSOP bracelet—a feat accomplished by only six players in poker history.

Maximilian Schindler leads the field with 1,815,000 chips, followed closely by Kristopher Tong (1,785,000), but it’s Seiver’s 1,580,000 stack that has captured the poker world’s attention. The seven-time bracelet winner has publicly stated his dream of winning a bracelet in every possible poker variant. A H.O.R.S.E. championship would check another box on that ambitious list.

The final table features an incredible collection of mixed-game talent, including Jason Mercier (910,000), Cary Katz (895,000), and John Hennigan (855,000)—who himself could become an eight-time champion. The presence of legends like Dylan Smith, Alex Livingston, Brad Ruben, Todd Brunson, and Huck Seed ensures the final stages will be appointment viewing for poker fans worldwide.

High Roller Drama Reaches Fever Pitch

The $25,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha event provided its own share of drama as the field narrowed to just five players, with $2,292,155 and a coveted bracelet awaiting the victor. The penultimate day concluded with a stunning elimination when 11-time bracelet winner Phil Ivey committed his stack with a set of fours, only to see Michael Duek complete a flush on the river to end Ivey’s championship hopes in sixth place.

Dennis Weiss leads the final five with a commanding 28,450,000 chips, nearly double his nearest competitor. The German pro, who captured the €5,000 PLO event at the 2024 WSOP Europe, will face stiff competition from Duek (14,700,000), who used that dramatic river card against Ivey to vault into contention.

Perhaps the most compelling storyline involves Talal Shakerchi (12,300,000), who sits third in chips. The accomplished British pro has achieved virtually everything possible in tournament poker except the one prize that has eluded him—a WSOP bracelet. With over $13 million in live tournament earnings and victories in some of poker’s most prestigious events, Shakerchi represents one of the game’s best players still seeking that elusive first piece of WSOP gold.

Seniors Championship Sets Up Thrilling Finale

The $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold’em Championship has reached its final 19 players, with Brett Lim commanding the chip lead at 16,600,000. What makes Lim’s position even more remarkable is that this represents his first-ever WSOP cash—and regardless of where he finishes, he’s guaranteed a career-best payday.

The field includes just two previous bracelet winners among the remaining players: Adeeb Harb, who won a $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo event back in 1996, and Kevin Nathan, champion of a $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em event in 2006. This sets up the possibility of a breakthrough victory for one of the tournament’s many first-time finalists, with the $653,839 top prize awaiting the winner.

Millionaire Maker Mania

The popular Millionaire Maker event continued with its Day 1b flight, which, according to the source materials, attracted a substantial field that was significantly reduced over 11 levels of play. The event continues to draw both recreational players and poker professionals, maintaining its reputation as one of the series’ most accessible big-money tournaments.

Looking Ahead: Day 25 Promises Four Championship Crownings

Day 25 is shaping up as another bracelet-heavy day of the series, with four events scheduled to crown their champions. The Seniors Championship, $25K PLO High Roller, $1,500 Freezeout, and $1,500 PLO events will all reach their climactic conclusions.

The $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller also makes its debut, following in the footsteps of last year’s edition that saw Germany’s Daniel Perkusic claim $2,100,325 and his first bracelet from a field of 187 entries. With PLO continuing to grow in popularity among high-stakes players, this event promises to attract another stellar field of the world’s best pot-limit Omaha specialists.

Meanwhile, the H.O.R.S.E. Championship will play down closer to its final table, and the Triple Draw Lowball Mixed event—now officially the largest WSOP tournament of its type with 463 players—will advance toward its conclusion with David Prociak leading the remaining 133 survivors.

The Road to Poker History

As the 2025 WSOP approaches its halfway point, we’re witnessing the emergence of some amazingly compelling storylines that could help define this year’s series. Scott Seiver’s pursuit of an eighth bracelet, Talal Shakerchi’s quest for his first, and the continuing excellence of legends like Brian Rast remind us why the WSOP remains poker’s ultimate proving ground.

With the $10,000 Main Event still weeks away and dozens of bracelets yet to be awarded, Day 24 served as another reminder that in poker’s biggest arena, every hand matters, every decision counts, and legends can be born—or reborn—at any moment.

The stage is set for another thrilling day of championship poker, where dreams will be realized, heartbreak will be endured, and poker history will continue to be written one hand at a time.