WSOP Drama Erupts as Slowroll Sparks Poker Etiquette Debate

Eric Wasserson’s slowroll with **aces** left Benny Glaser—and the poker world—fuming. Was it gamesmanship or poor form at the $25K tournament?

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2025 December 18 . 4:25 PM

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WSOP Drama Erupts as Slowroll Sparks Poker Etiquette Debate

A controversial slowroll at the $25,000 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event has drawn criticism from the poker world. Eric Wasserson delayed revealing his winning hand against Benny Glaser during a crucial moment—just before the final table bubble burst. The move sparked debate over sportsmanship in high-stakes play.

The incident unfolded when Glaser, an eight-time WSOP bracelet winner, went all-in with ace-queen (A♦Q♥). Wasserson, holding pocket aces (A♠A♥), chose to pause before calling and revealing his dominant hand. This deliberate delay—known as a slowroll—frustrated Glaser and onlookers, as it prolonged the tension unnecessarily.

The confrontation highlighted ongoing discussions about etiquette in tournament poker. Wasserson’s pocket aces held up, but his slowroll overshadowed the hand’s outcome. Glaser, despite the setback, left with a six-figure payout and his reputation as one of the game’s most decorated players intact.