US Poker Alert: Six New WSOP Bracelet Winners Crowned in Las Vegas Weekend Blitz

The 2025 World Series of Poker continues to heat up in Las Vegas, with six more players capturing coveted gold bracelets over a packed weekend at the Horseshoe. From high-stakes mixed games to massive field events, the action delivered dramatic finishes and life-changing scores for poker’s latest champions.

Among the notable winners, Valentino Konakchiev took down Event #17: $1,500 Dealer’s Choice (6-Handed) for $108,333, defeating a strong field of 341 players. Over in Event #18: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed), Russian poker pro Gleb Tremzin emerged victorious for a career-best $262,845, topping a stacked 1,896-entry field. The weekend’s largest prize came in Event #19: $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty, where Patrick Eskandar claimed $299,443 after navigating 1,148 entries and cashing in on key bounties.

The action didn’t stop there. In Event #20: $1,500 Badugi, Chip Ferrell outlasted a niche field of 274 players to win $72,072, while Event #21: $1,000 Ladies No-Limit Hold’em Championship saw Elizabeth Carlile fend off 936 opponents for $156,940. Closing out the weekend, Event #22: $1,000 Flip & Go No-Limit Hold’em presented a unique fast-paced format, and Jared Strauss navigated the 1,030-player field to claim $164,173.

Industry observers noted the consistent turnout and the growing appeal of mixed-game events within the WSOP schedule. “The diversity of games offered this year is really paying off,” one veteran tournament reporter commented. “From Badugi to Flip & Go, players are showing up for variety, and the prize pools reflect that enthusiasm.” The series now moves deeper into its second full week, with high-profile events like the $25,000 Heads-Up Championship and the $50,000 Poker Players Championship drawing near.