Mizrachi claims WSOP double victory as Hallaert banks $3M in 2025 showdown
The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) delivered major wins for two well-known players. Michael Mizrachi secured his fourth Poker Players Championship title and also claimed the Main Event. Meanwhile, Kenny Hallaert reached the final table for the second time, finishing fourth and earning $3,000,000.
Michael Mizrachi dominated the 2025 WSOP with two standout performances. He first won the Poker Players Championship for the fourth time in his career. Later, he made his second Main Event final table appearance—and this time, he took the top prize.
Kenny Hallaert also had a strong run, improving on his sixth-place finish in 2016 by reaching fourth in 2025. With over 20 years of poker experience, he has consistently performed well in the Main Event. Beyond playing, Hallaert works as PokerStars' Live Events Advisor, using his background as both a player and tournament director to shape events. The tournament also saw controversy when Will Kassouf, who had deep runs in both 2016 and 2025, was banned from the WSOP. His elimination came at the hands of Hallaert, reinforcing PokerStars' strict rules on player conduct. Hallaert has already shared plans for his $3,000,000 winnings. A self-proclaimed food enthusiast, he intends to dine at top restaurants like DiverXO in Madrid, Alchemist in Copenhagen, and his personal favourites: Martín Berasategui in San Sebastian and Hof van Cleve in Belgium.
Mizrachi's double victory solidifies his reputation as one of poker's most skilled players. Hallaert's fourth-place finish marks his best WSOP result yet, both in ranking and prize money. The event also highlighted the consequences of violating tournament rules, with Kassouf's ban serving as a reminder of PokerStars' enforcement policies.
