Schuyler Thornton claims $2.2M victory at WPT World Championship in Vegas
The poker world has seen a flurry of high-stakes wins and dramatic moments in recent weeks. Major tournaments across the globe have crowned new champions, while controversies and comebacks have kept fans talking.
On December 21, 2025, Schuyler Thornton took home the biggest prize of his career. The 36-year-old from Corpus Christi, Texas, defeated Porbandarwala in the final hand of the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. His A♦K♠ held against A♥6♥, earning him $2,258,856 and the title.
Elsewhere, Bernhard Binder secured his first WSOP bracelet in the Bahamas. Meanwhile, Kharlin Sued triumphed in the WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star, and Paul Tedeschi won the €1,100 PokerStars Open Cannes. Aaron Johnson also claimed victory in the WPT Prime Championship, while Darren Elias dominated the $25k High Roller at Wynn.
Controversy struck at the 2025 WSOP Paradise when Eric Wasserson slowrolled Benny Glaser. The incident sparked debate, with commentators Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz dissecting the moment. In other news, Ren Lin made a return to the tables after his 'indefinite' suspension was lifted. Jonathan Little, meanwhile, announced the release of a new poker strategy book.
The latest tournament results have reshaped rankings and bankrolls, with Thornton’s WPT win standing out as the year’s biggest payday. Meanwhile, the slowroll debate and Lin’s return add fresh intrigue to the poker scene. The coming months will likely bring more high-stakes action and discussion.
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