Event #93: $3,000 T.O.R.S.E.
Day 1 Completed
2025 World Series of Poker
Event #93: $3,000 T.O.R.S.E.
Day: 1
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Chip Counts
Chip Counts
Level 12
Fixed Limit Games: 4,000/8,000 Blinds, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
The inaugural $3,000 T.O.R.S.E. event made a strong debut (much to the delight of Allen Kessler), as 522 entrants found their way to Paris Ballroom to participate in final "low" buy-in mixed-game tournament of the 2025 World Series of Poker. Day 1 played out at a torrid pace, and after 12 Levels of action, just 159 players remained in contention.
Topping the leaderboard were Robert Rosengarten and David Prociak — who both managed to bag up exactly 355,500 heading into Day 2. Hot on both their heels in second position is Ryan Hughes, who ended with 337,000.
Prociak, a three-time bracelet winner (two of which came from 2024), boasts over $2.6 million in live-tournament earnings as has already notched several cashes this summer, although a final table has eluded him thus far. On the other hand, the less-experienced Rosengarten will be seeking his second cash of the series, but is in excellent position to chase a breakout score and add to his $100,000 in live-tournament earnings.
Day 1 Top 10 Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Rosengarten | United States | 355,500 |
| 1 | David Prociak | United States | 355,500 |
| 2 | Ryan Hughes | United States | 337,000 |
| 3 | Nick Guagenti | United States | 334,000 |
| 4 | Nicolas Milgrom | France | 330,500 |
| 5 | John Monnette | United States | 308,000 |
| 6 | Ryan Miller | United States | 297,000 |
| 7 | David Williams | United States | 290,000 |
| 8 | Bryce Yockey | United States | 279,500 |
| 9 | Wissam Gahshan | United States | 245,000 |
Unsurprisingly, the pros and notables turned out in droves for the event, with many able to secure a nice bag. Among them include James Obst (131,000), Adam Owen (228,000), Viktor Blom (208,000), Alex Livingston (150,500), Chad Eveslage (196,000), Josh Arieh (70,000), Mike Matusow (158,000), and Yuri Dzivielevski (238,000).
After late registration closed, the prize pool was confirmed to have reached $1,393,740. A total of 79 players will see a return on their investment, with $6,011 guaranteed for those who make the money. The eventual champion will take home $273,386 for their efforts in addition to the gold bracelet.
$3,000 T.O.R.S.E. Payouts
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $273,386 | 10-11 | $17,412 | |
| 2 | $178,427 | 12-13 | $13,819 | |
| 3 | $119,108 | 14-17 | $13,819 | |
| 4 | $81,357 | 18-23 | $11,271 | |
| 5 | $56,892 | 24-29 | $9,456 | |
| 6 | $40,753 | 30-35 | $8,166 | |
| 7 | $29,921 | 36-40 | $7,265 | |
| 8 | $22,531 | 41-47 | $7,265 | |
| 9 | $22,531 | 48-53 | $6,312 | |
| 54-79 | $6,011 |
While many players thrived, many more faltered and hit the rail before they could secure a Day-2 berth. Among those who were sent home early include Ari Engel, Dan Shak, Jim Collopy, Christian Roberts, Tom Koral, Benny Glaser, Frankie O'Dell, Jeff Madsen, Jesse Lonis, and Steve Zolotow — who was dealt a one-two blow from Ryan Miller in Razz and Stud for a swift exit.
Day 2 will get underway on Saturday, July 12 at 1 p.m. local time. Play will resume at Level 13, which features 2,500/5,000 blinds for limit games, a 2,000 bring-in and 5,000 completion for Stud games, and 5,000/10,000 betting limits for all games. Levels will continue to last 60-minutes each and breaks will be held after every two hours of play. An extended 60-minute dinner break will be held at the end of Level 18 (~7:30 p.m.)
As always, be sure to stick with PokerNews as we continue to bring you all the action from the floor leading to the inaugural T.O.R.S.E champion!
Level 12
Fixed Limit Games: 4,000/8,000 Blinds, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Level 12
Fixed Limit Games: 4,000/8,000 Blinds, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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355,500
95,500
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95,500 |
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355,500
305,000
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305,000 |
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337,000
286,100
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286,100 |
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334,000
161,500
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161,500 |
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330,500
4,500
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4,500 |
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308,000
268,000
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268,000 |
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297,000
53,000
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53,000 |
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290,000
99,000
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99,000 |
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279,500
239,500
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239,500 |
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245,000
56,000
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56,000 |
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243,000
179,500
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179,500 |
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242,500
202,500
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202,500 |
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239,500
199,500
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199,500 |
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238,500 | |
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238,000
126,000
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126,000 |
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230,000
81,000
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81,000 |
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228,000
49,000
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49,000 |
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228,000
181,000
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181,000 |
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220,500
208,500
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208,500 |
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219,000
42,500
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42,500 |
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215,500
140,500
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140,500 |
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208,000
41,000
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41,000 |
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205,500
95,500
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95,500 |
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205,000
98,500
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98,500 |
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203,000
113,000
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113,000 |
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Level 12
Fixed Limit Games: 4,000/8,000 Blinds, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
The remaining 159 players are now bagging and tagging for Day 2, which will take place on Saturday, July 12 at 1 p.m.
Stay tuned for a recap of Day 1.
Level 12
Fixed Limit Games: 4,000/8,000 Blinds, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Razz
Dylan Weisman: XxXx/5xKx6xJx/Xx
Mike Watson: XxXx/4x6x2x2x/Xx
Dylan Weisman completed and was called by Mike Watson.
Watson called bets from Weisman on fourth through sixth street, but folded after tanking for a bit facing a final bet from Weisman on seventh.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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85,000
9,000
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9,000 |
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23,000
35,000
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35,000 |
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Level 12
Fixed Limit Games: 4,000/8,000 Blinds, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
The tournament director has just announced that each table will be dealt two more hands before the remaining players bag and tag for the evening.
Level 12
Fixed Limit Games: 4,000/8,000 Blinds, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Nikolay Ponomarev opened from the cutoff and called a three-bet from Nicolas Milgrom in the small blind.
Ponomarev called bets from Milgrom on the 8♠8♣9♦ flop and Q♣ turn and then both players checked down on the 10♠ river.
Milgrom revealed A♦A♣K♥10♥ for aces-up and Ponomarev mucked to be left with just 14,000 following the hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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335,000
194,100
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194,100 |
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14,000
26,000
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26,000 |
Level 12
Fixed Limit Games: 4,000/8,000 Blinds, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
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Level 12
Fixed Limit Games: 4,000/8,000 Blinds, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion, 4,000-8,000 Limits
2-7 Triple Draw
Jon Kyte called from the small bind and Kevin Gerhart exercised his option to raise from the big bind. Kyte called.
Kyte drew three and Gerhart drew two on the first draw. Kyte then check-called a bet from Gerhart.
On the second draw, Kyte drew one and Gerhart took two off. Kyte led out for a bet and then called after Gerhart raised.
Kyte drew one and Gerhart stood pat on the end and then both players checked.
Kyte showed he drew to an ace and Gerhart spread out 10x5x4x3x2x — leaving Kyte shaking his head as Gerhart collected the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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190,000
111,000
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111,000 |
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30,000
73,000
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73,000 |
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