Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi has etched his name into poker history by winning the 2025 World Series of Poker 2025 WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas, taking home the $10 million grand prize. This year’s event drew a staggering 9,735 entrants, generating a record $90.54 million prize pool, with payouts extended to 1,461 players (News 3 LV, ESPN).
Already a poker legend with seven previous WSOP bracelets, Mizrachi’s latest victory marks his first Main Event title, placing him among the elite in poker history. His emotional win came as he turned a club flush using his favorite hand, pocket fours, against runner-up John Wasnock’s two pair. “I had a lot of faith. My favorite hand is 44, I’m 44 years old. This was all meant to be… This is the best day of my life,” Mizrachi said after the win.
Final Table Domination and Historic Moments
Mizrachi’s performance at the final table was nothing short of dominant. The last stage of the tournament wrapped up in just 80 hands—the fastest final table in over a decade. On Day 2 of the finale, Michael Mizrachi eliminated two players within the first two hands, setting the tone early.
What made his triumph even more remarkable was the comeback he staged the night before. Down to just three big blinds, Mizrachi survived a critical all-in and surged back to claim 76% of the chips in play by the end of that session.
The final table also saw a historic moment as Spain’s Leo Margets became the first woman in nearly 30 years to reach a 2025 WSOP Main Event final table. Finishing seventh, she took home $1.5 million—the largest payout ever by a woman in WSOP Main Event history.
Hall of Fame Induction Caps Career Milestone
In a dramatic surprise at the final table, poker greats like Phil Ivey, Jennifer Harman, and Phil Hellmuth appeared to announce Mizrachi’s induction into the Poker Hall of Fame. He became the 65th member following a near-unanimous vote.
Ty Stewart, Executive Director of the WSOP, praised Mizrachi’s exceptional achievement: “Mizrachi has done the unthinkable—winning the two most difficult tournaments in the same summer.” Earlier this season, Mizrachi also claimed the $50,000 Poker Players Championship for a record fourth time.
With this win, Mizrachi’s total WSOP earnings now surpass $20 million, and his lifetime live tournament winnings top $29 million—more than any previous WSOP Main Event winner. “I cemented everything. That’s all I wanted was the Main Event… I’m never going to retire,” said Mizrachi, reflecting on the pinnacle of a storied career.
Michael Mizrachi’s 2025 WSOP Main Event win is not only a personal triumph but a defining moment in poker history—marked by resilience, dominance, and a Hall of Fame honor that cements his legacy among the game’s greatest.
