From Comebacks to Career Defining Runs: WSOP Day 24 Delivered Legendary Poker Moments
In a city that never sleeps, on a stage that never disappoints, Day 24 of the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas delivered a night for the ages. As chips shuffled and dreams crystallized or crumbled, two familiar names emerged as focal points of poker’s grand narrative—Brian Rast, who mounted a miraculous comeback to clinch his seventh bracelet, and Scott Seiver, now in prime position to etch his name alongside the game’s immortals with a potential eighth win.
It was a day where every hand told a story and every table echoed with intensity. The legends didn’t just show up—they dominated.
🏆 Brian Rast Joins the Seven-Bracelet Club in $10K Razz
Event #50: $10,000 Razz Championship concluded with a storyline worthy of a Hollywood script. Poker Hall of Famer Brian Rast, facing elimination, clawed his way back in a gritty heads-up battle against Andrew Yeh. With a level of composure only a seasoned champion could summon, Rast turned the tide and took home his seventh WSOP bracelet.
This win solidifies Rast’s place in poker’s pantheon—he now joins an elite group of players with seven bracelets, continuing a remarkable career of consistency and greatness. His victory not only reaffirmed his dominance in mixed games but also set the tone for what’s shaping up to be a defining WSOP for legends of the felt.
🐎 Seiver in the Spotlight: Chasing Bracelet #8 in the $10K H.O.R.S.E. Championship
Scott Seiver, already a seven-time WSOP bracelet winner, is now just 16 players away from making poker history. At the end of Day 2 of Event #55: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship, Seiver bagged 1,580,000 chips—third in the standings and very much in contention.
Leading the charge is Maximilian Schindler with 1,815,000 chips, closely followed by Kristopher Tong at 1,785,000. Seiver is not far behind and carries a distinct edge: experience. He famously declared in 2024 that he dreams of winning a bracelet in every poker format. So far, a H.O.R.S.E. title remains unchecked—but that could change on Day 3.
Other notables still in the mix include mixed game maestros like Jason Mercier (910,000), Cary Katz (895,000), and John Hennigan (855,000)—the latter also seeking an eighth bracelet. The final 16 reads like a who’s who of poker excellence: Todd Brunson, Huck Seed, Marco Johnson, and Brad Ruben all stand between Seiver and history.
💪 Brett Lim Leads the Final 19 in the $1,000 Seniors Championship
Another captivating storyline unfolded in Event #48: $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold’em Championship, where Brett Lim bagged a commanding 16,600,000 chips heading into the final day.
For Lim, who had never cashed in a WSOP event, the $653,839 top prize would mark a stunning career-best score. Veterans Adeeb Harb and Kevin Nathan, both prior bracelet winners, remain in the field, but it’s the first-timers who have captured the spotlight in this 50+ event.
💥 $25K PLO High Roller Down to Five: Talal Shakerchi in Contention
Event #51: $25,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha saw its field trimmed to five, with Dennis Weiss leading the charge with 28,450,000 chips. The spotlight, however, shines brightest on Talal Shakerchi, who enters the final day with 12,300,000.
A respected high-stakes player with wins across the globe, Shakerchi has done it all—except win a WSOP bracelet. With $2,292,155 and a career-defining title on the line, can the British businessman finally cross poker’s most coveted finish line?
Joining them are Michael Duek (14,700,000), Evan Krentzman (11,350,000), and Jeffrey Hakim (6,550,000). The absence of Phil Ivey, who busted in sixth, leaves the door wide open.
🔄 Freezeout Frenzy: Three Players Remain in the $1,500 NLHE
Over in Event #52: $1,500 Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em, the final table is set with just three players left standing. Asher Conniff (20,200,000) leads the way, trailed closely by Samuel Rosborough (19,375,000) and Michael Rossitto (17,400,000).
Conniff already has a WSOP title to his name, while the others seek their first taste of gold. Day 4 promises fireworks as the trio return to play for a life-changing payday and poker immortality.
💰 Jason Maeroff Bags Big in Millionaire Maker Day 1B
Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker continued to draw in massive fields, with Jason Maeroff bagging the top stack (470,000) on Day 1b. Over 2,400 players entered, but only 496 survived the day. Familiar names like Stephen Song, Ryan Leng, Kenny Hallaert, and Davidi Kitai all progressed, while India’s Puneet Maheshwari also cracked the top 10.
Day 1c promises even bigger numbers, with thousands more chasing the dream of a million-dollar win.
🌍 Matt Vengrin Headlines $1,500 PLO Final 11
Event #54: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha is down to 11 players, with veteran Matt Vengrin on top at 7,620,000 chips. Despite three prior runner-up finishes, Vengrin still lacks a WSOP bracelet. Will this be the year?
The field includes international crushers like Punnat Punsri (Thailand), Giuseppe Pantaleo (Germany), and Antti Marttinen (Finland), ensuring this one finishes with fireworks.
🔄 David Prociak Tops Record Field in $2,500 Triple Draw
Finally, Event #56: $2,500 Triple Draw Lowball Mixed drew a record 463 entries. David Prociak (370,000), a two-time bracelet winner, ended Day 1 on top. Chasing him are WSOP regulars like Greg Mueller, Christopher Vitch, Benny Glaser, and Renan Bruschi. With only 133 players returning, Day 2 will be crucial in shaping the final table.
🔮 What to Expect on Day 25 of the 2025 WSOP
Friday, June 20, promises to be a blockbuster day. At least four bracelets will be awarded across the Seniors, $25K PLO High Roller, $1.5K NLHE Freezeout, and $1.5K PLO events. Meanwhile, the $10K H.O.R.S.E. will play down to a final table, where poker fans will hold their breath watching Seiver and Hennigan chase bracelet #8.
Also kicking off: the $50,000 PLO High Roller (Event #57)—a marquee tournament that last year crowned Daniel Perkusic the champion.
Final Thoughts
Day 24 of the 2025 WSOP showed why this festival continues to be the heartbeat of competitive poker. Between historic comebacks, bracelet hunts, and breakout performances, every event brought its own drama and depth. As the days roll on and the stakes get higher, we’re reminded why the WSOP is the holy grail for poker players worldwide.
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