"Kenney emerges victorious in the highlight hand of WSOP: Wondering about his strategic thoughts"
Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi Wins Fourth $50,000 Poker Players Championship at 2025 WSOP
Michael Mizrachi, a renowned poker player, has made history by securing his fourth victory in the prestigious $50,000 Poker Players Championship at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP). The tournament, known for attracting top players from around the globe, saw Mizrachi maintain a strong and consistent lead throughout the event.
Mizrachi, who held a top-three chip position in the early days, took the chip lead by Day 4, and continued to dominate at the final table. He outlasted a highly competitive field that included Ben Lamb, Bryn Kenney, Joao Vieira, and Esther Taylor, among others. His final victory earned him a prize of $1,331,32214.
The heads-up battle against Bryn Kenney, the highest-earning tournament player of all time, was a testament to Mizrachi's skill and control. Mizrachi never fell short on chips, effectively outplaying Kenney who eliminated third-place Esther Taylor before the final showdown. Mizrachi described this performance as possibly his best overall, stating that "everything just went my way."
The decisive moment of the heads-up battle was in the Limit 2-7 Triple Draw format. With less than a single bet remaining in Kenney's stack, Mizrachi check-raised all-in. Kenney limped in with [T♦] and Mizrachi checked with [10♣][6♣][5♦][4♥][2♦]. The board drew [A♣][Q♣][J♣], [K♦], and [9♦]. Mizrachi caught the [A♥] and [Q♥], while Kenney improved to a nine-low with [T♠][9♠][8♠][7♠][6♠]. Despite the potential to improve, Kenney risked pairing one of his cards or catching a higher card, ultimately leading to his elimination1.
Mizrachi's win marks his record fourth title in the Poker Players Championship and his seventh World Series of Poker bracelet. This incredible achievement, potentially the biggest in tournament poker, further cements his legacy and makes him a standout figure in WSOP history1.
Jared Bleznick, commentating from the booth, praised Mizrachi's performance, stating that "Mizrachi played a near-perfect game, outmanoeuvring his opponents at every turn." Kenney, visibly frustrated, mentioned his regret about breaking the winner, stating that "I just couldn't find a way to crack Mizrachi's hand."
Despite his success in poker, Mizrachi's victory also marked an entry into the realm of casino-and-gambling, as he took home a hefty sum of $1,331,322 from sports-betting, showcasing his versatility as a competitor. Intriguingly, Mizrachi's triumph encompassed not just poker games like the Poker Players Championship, but also casino-games such as sports-betting, underscoring his all-round gambling prowess. Fans of poker players worldwide will be looking forward to witnessing Mizrachi's continued dominance in both poker and casino-games.
