2025 World Series of Poker

Ryan Hoenig potted to 150,000 on the button, Dylan Smith moved all in for 300,000, and Hoenig called.

Dylan Smith: K♣10♠6♥4♠ All in
Ryan Hoenig: K♦Q♠J♦4♥

Hoenig made a flush by the turn on a board of 9♦8♦3♣3♦ and Smith was already drawing dead and getting up to shake Hoenig's hand. The river 5♠ sealed Hoenig's bracelet.

"Let's f**king go!" he yelled out, running over to celebrate with his rail while Smith had to settle for second place.

Ryan Hoenig raised to 100,000 on the button and Philip Sternheimer called in the big blind.

The flop came 9♣8♠J♠ and Hoenig bet 75,000. Sternheimer called to the 7♣ turn, where Hoenig bet another 350,000. Sternheimer again called.

The 8♥ fell on the river and Hoenig moved all in. Sternheimer had 1,100,000 remaining and went deep into the tank.

"Will you show if I fold, Ryan?" Sternheimer asked.

"No," Hoenig replied, shaking his head.

"I have a straight. I also have blockers to a full house," Sternheimer added. Several minutes went by before he called and Hoenig showed Q♠10♦9♥5♦ for a straight. Sternheimer mucked J♣7♥6♣5♣ and was sent to the rail in third place.

Hoenig and Dylan Smith are taking a 10-minute break before beginning heads-up play.

Day 3 Concludes; Extra Day Needed

The final three players have bagged up for the night, as the event will need an added day to crown a champion.

“I Balance My Pursed Lips”

2-7 Triple Draw

Dylan Smith raised on the button and called after Ryan Hoenig three-bet in the big blind.

Both players asked for single card, with Hoenig leading out and Smith raising. The call was made and both players stood pat. Hoenig checked and called a bet from Smith.

Neither player broke on the final draw, with Hoenig check-calling the last bet from Smith.

Smith showed 7X6X5X4X2X to earn the pot as Hoenig mucked.

"Nice hand," said Hoenig. "You did the pursed lip thing, pursed lip is always a fold."

"I balance my pursed lips," replied Smith as he stacked some more chips.

Love sternheimer when he announces. Time for him to get bracelet #1. Good luck Phil!

Smith Doubles Up

2-7 Triple Draw

Dylan Smith raised on the button, and Ryan Hoenig made the call in the big blind.

Hoenig drew two cards, as did Smith, who fired out a bet that was called. Hoenig took another two while Smith drew one and committed his remaining stack. Hoenig called and announced pat. Smith also stood pat.

"King," said Hoenig, while Smith tabled 9X6X4X3X2X to stay alive and double his stack.

Hoenig Takes a Turn

Pot-Limit Omaha

After Dylan Smith folded on the button, Philip Sternheimer limped in the small blind. Ryan Hoenig then raised to 120,000 in the big blind and Sternheimer called.

Both players checked through the 5♥4♠K♦flop. Sternheimer checked again after the K♠hit the turn and Hoenig slid out a bet of 125,000.

Sternheimer quickly slid his cards into the muck, and Hoenig added to his chip lead.

Hoenig Increases Chip Lead

Pot-Limit Omaha

Dylan Smith opened to 80,000 on the button and Ryan Hoenig made the call in the big blind. Hoenig checked the A♦5♠6♠ flop and Smith continued with a bet of 100,000.

The call was made and the 7♦turn hit the felt. Hoenig quickly slid out a bet of 250,000, taking down the pot as Smith let his hand go.

Matthew Vengrin Elimimated in 5th Place ($76,525)

Big O

Ryan Hoenig raised to 100,000 in the small blind and Matthew Vengrin called in the big blind.

The flop came 3♣8♥8♠and Hoenig bet 240,000. Vengrin then moved all in for 300,000 and Hoenig called.

Matthew Vengrin: A♣10♣6♣4♦2♦All in
Ryan Hoenig: K♦J♠8♣5♣5♦

Hoenig had flopped trips as the 3♦turn left Vengrin drawing only to a chop. The 9♥on the river was no help and Vengrin was sent to the rail in fifth place.

Hoenig Leaves Alioto Short

Stud Hi-Lo Regular

Ryan Hoenig: XXXX/7♥9♣2♣8♠/XX

Dario Alioto: XXXX/5♦K♦5♥8♦️/XX

Dario Alioto completed and Ryan Hoenig called.

Hoenig then bet on fourth and fifth streets as Alioto called. Alioto then bet on sixth and Hoenig called.

Alioto bet again on seventh and Hoenig called, turning over 10♦6♣3♥for a straight. Alioto mucked and Hoenig took the pot.

Break Time

The remaining five players are going on a 15-minute break.

Brandon Cantu Elimimated in 6th Place ($56,671)

Razz

Brandon Cantu: XXXX/9X6X6X

Dylan Smith: XXXX/2X8X3X

Ryan Hoenig: XXXX/3X10XKX
- folded on fifth street

Dylan Smith completed and Brandon Cantu raised. Ryan Hoenig called, as did Smith.

Smith then bet on fourth street and Cantu called all in, while Hoenig also called. Smith bet again on fifth to chase away Hoenig.

Smith ended up with AXJX10X5X for 8-5-3-2 A, while Cantu had 7X4X4XAX for 9-7-6-4-A and was sent to the rail in sixth place.

Alioto Leaves Cantu on Fumes

Razz

Dario Alioto: XXXX/2X9X10X6X/XX

Brandon Cantu: XXXX/7X9X9X3X/XX

Philip Sternheimer: XXXX/6XKXQX
- folded on fifth street

Dario Alioto completed, Philip Sternheimer raised, and both Brandon Cantu and Alioto called.

Alioto bet on fourth street and both opponents called. He bet again on fifth, and this time only Cantu called.

Alioto bet on sixth and Cantu called once more. Alioto put out another bet on seventh and Cantu called again.

Alioto showed 10X4XAX for 9-6-4-2-A and
Cantu flashed 5X3X2X as he mucked.

It’s Been a Long Night, and Tournament For Cantu

Badacy

Dylan Smith raised under the gun and Brandon Cantu called in the cutoff.

Both players drew two and Smith bet. Cantu called and took two more, while Smith stood pat and bet. Cantu called.

Smith again patted the last draw, while Cantu took one. Smith slowed down and checked. "Some good news," Cantu said, peeling his last card before putting out a bet. Smith quickly called.

Cantu showed 7♠6♥5♦3♦A♣for a 7-6 and Badugi, while Smith had 7♣5♥3♠2♣A♥ "You don't have a Badugi? I thought you had a better seven both ways. The cards run together at this hour on Day 3 of the tournament," Cantu said as they chopped the pot

Adam Friedman Elimimated in 7th Place ($43,483)

Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better

Adam Friedman: XXXX/4♠A♠6♣

Matthew Vengrin: XXXX/5♥5♣Q♦

Matthew Vengrin completed and Adam Friedman called.

Both players checked on fourth street before Friedman bet on fifth. Vengrin then raised and Friedman called all in.

Vengrin finished with A♥5♣2♦8♥for trip fives, while Friedman had A♣8♦10♣ showing by seventh and looked at his last card before tossing it into the muck as his run at a fourth title in this event came to an end in seventh place.