Natasha Mercier's WSOP Paradise $25K Super Main Event Ends After Brutal River

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2025 December 20 . 2:03 AM

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Natasha Mercier's WSOP Paradise $25K Super Main Event Ends After Brutal River

Natasha Mercier has secured $1.8 million after finishing sixth in the WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event. The high-stakes tournament, held in December 2025, saw her exit after two costly hands at the final table. With eight players remaining, Jean-Noel Thorel currently leads the chip counts as the competition nears its climax.

Mercier entered the final table with the third-largest stack, positioning herself as a strong contender. Her elimination came swiftly after two back-to-back losses. In the first hand, she went all-in with A♥8♣ but lost to Terrance Reid’s A♦J♠. The second blow came when her A♥Q♠ fell to Jean-Noel Thorel’s K♦8♦ on the river, sealing her fate.

Her deep run drew comparisons to Liv Boeree’s fourth-place finish in last year’s edition of the same event. Beyond the tables, Mercier balances professional poker with motherhood, raising young children while competing at the highest level. Her husband, Jason Mercier, is a future Poker Hall of Famer, adding to the family’s poker legacy. The remaining eight players continue to battle for the top prize of $10 million, with payouts ranging from $1.1 million for eighth place up to the champion’s reward.

Mercier’s sixth-place finish earned her $1.8 million, a significant payday in one of poker’s most prestigious events. The tournament now moves forward with Jean-Noel Thorel leading the field. The winner will claim the $10 million first prize in the coming days.