Martin Kabrhel dominates WSOP Paradise’s $25K Main Event after Day 2a drama
The $25,000 Super Main Event at WSOP Paradise has reached a critical stage after Day 2a. A total of 1,550 entries were recorded as 419 players returned, joined by 303 late registrations. Martin Kabrhel now leads the field with 22,675,000 in chips after a dramatic day of play.
Day 2a began with 419 survivors from earlier flights, but the field grew further as 303 additional players registered. By the end of the session, only 109 players remained, each securing a spot for Day 3. The money bubble burst when Manuel Pochat was eliminated in 234th place, his ace-king losing to pocket kings—leaving 233 players to claim at least $50,000.
One of the day’s most talked-about moments came when Martin Kabrhel clashed with Mustapha Kanit. The confrontation ended with Kabrhel holding pocket aces, sending Kanit out of the tournament. Kabrhel’s strong performance propelled him to the top of the leaderboard with 22,675,000 chips.
Meanwhile, several high-profile players failed to advance. Michael Mizrachi’s run ended just before the close of Day 2a, missing out on Day 3. Daniel Negreanu and Nick Palma also fell short of the money. On the other hand, Alex Foxen, Adrian Mateos, Joe Cada, Chris Moneymaker, and Yinan Zhou all secured their places for the next stage.
Day 2b will take place on Monday, featuring players like Jonatas Freitas, Philip Sternheimer, Tomasz Gluszko, Konstantin Maslak, and Christopher Klodnicki. The event will then move to Day 3 on Tuesday, where the remaining 109 competitors will battle for a spot at the final table. The champion will be crowned after the last round of play.
The tournament now shifts focus to Day 2b, with the field narrowing before Day 3. The final table will decide who takes the title in the $25,000 Super Main Event. Each of the 109 advancing players has already locked in a minimum payout of $50,000.
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