WSOP Weekly Recap: Benny Glaser Shines with Double Bracelet Win, Negreanu Nears Eighth
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Inside This Week’s WSOP Highlights
- Benny Glaser’s Milestone: Discover how Glaser clinched his second bracelet this WSOP, carving out his place among poker’s elite.
- Tournament Journeys: Explore the standout events and see which tournaments produced big winners—and big stories.
- Poker Tactics: Unpack the key moves and strategies that led Glaser and others to their triumphs.
- Impact on the Poker Scene: Learn what these victories mean for the players involved and the broader WSOP landscape.
- Event Rundown: Catch up with additional WSOP results, fresh faces in the winner’s circle, and what’s next on the calendar.
The second week of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas brought nonstop action to the Horseshoe and Paris casinos. Benny Glaser extended his run of form with another gold bracelet, Daniel Negreanu inched within reach of his eighth, and fresh faces pulled off remarkable victories. Below, we break down the pivotal stories and performances shaping this year’s WSOP.
Benny Glaser Collects His Second Bracelet of the Series
Benny Glaser is making headlines once again, picking up two bracelets in as many weeks at the 2025 WSOP. After securing the $1,500 Dealers Choice title for $150,246, the British pro clinched another win in the $1,500 Mixed Omaha, besting a field of 1,239 players and capturing a $258,193 payday. The event’s total prize pool reached an impressive $1.6 million.
Glaser wasted no time setting his sights on a third trophy. Following his win, he shared, “It was on my mind. I had essentially infinite messages putting it in my mind… Going for three, it’s obviously like a stretch of a goal, but it’s absolutely been on my mind. I was really looking forward to coming in for a big summer this time.”
.@BennyGlaser is off to an incredible start to the 2025 @WSOP, now with two gold bracelet wins less than two weeks into the series.
Hear from him about his early summer success and more in this post-win chat with @Tim__Duckworth. pic.twitter.com/dPyfkQG0b3
With this win, Glaser joins the esteemed ranks of poker icons such as Billy Baxter, Daniel Negreanu, John Hennigan, Men Nguyen, and Scott Seiver, all of whom share the same number of bracelets. Since his first triumph in 2015 (and two more in 2016), Glaser’s career live tournament earnings have now topped $9.1 million. “These are things that I think are just incredible achievements… I’m just proud. It’s amazing,” Glaser reflects on his latest accomplishment.
Negreanu Finishes Runner-Up, Relives High-Stakes Basketball Battles
Daniel Negreanu, a name synonymous with WSOP success, came close to grabbing his eighth bracelet. Competing in the $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship, Negreanu navigated through 217 entries before finishing second to New Jersey’s Ryan Bambrick, pocketing $313,615 for his efforts. Bambrick claimed his second bracelet along with the $470,437 top prize.
Negreanu faced a tough run at heads-up, with Bambrick finding the right cards at critical moments. Negreanu managed to turn the page by making another deep run—ultimately placing eleventh in the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship for $23,623.
Along with his tournament exploits, Negreanu continues to entertain fans through his daily WSOP vlogs. In one episode, he reminisced with Poker Hall of Famer Huck Seed about old high-stakes basketball games, where Negreanu humorously recounted his efforts—and struggles—against the much taller Seed, who once starred in Montana high school basketball and played at CalTech.
Negreanu vlogs and more at the WSOP
High Roller Glory for South Korea’s Chang Lee
For most, winning a WSOP bracelet is a career-defining achievement. For South Korea’s Chang Lee, it happened almost overnight. Playing just his second live tournament ever, Lee entered the $25,000 High Roller and came out on top. The event saw a record 392 entries and a remarkable $9.2 million prize pool.
Despite battling both jet lag and some early tough beats, Lee re-entered on Day 2 and surged to victory, taking home over $1.9 million—making him a perfect one-for-one at WSOP bracelet events.
Chang Lee celebrates his first-ever WSOP bracelet win. Image Credit: PokerGG
WSOP+ Mobile App Improves Registration Experience
Long-time WSOP participants know the pain of registration lines, but this year’s introduction of the WSOP+ app, developed by GGPoker parent company NSUS, is changing the game. Players can now register and access tournament information, seating assignments, and more right from their phones. The transition has been met with widespread approval—and a few constructive suggestions—by the poker community.
Hugely improved experience all in all this year at @WSOP. The app is a game changer. 5 things that still need to be addressed in rough order of importance 🧵
1. Late reg seating
2. Parking
3. WSOP page
4. Food to table
5. Nicknames
Early feedback from players like two-time bracelet winner Alex Livingston highlights the app’s positive impact and points the way for future refinements.
Benny Glaser Leads Player of the Year Race
As the series passes the halfway point, Benny Glaser sits atop the leaderboard in the prestigious WSOP Player of the Year standings. This title comes with a Main Event seat for 2026, a trophy, and recognition at the venue.
| Position | Player | Points | Notable Cashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benny Glaser | 2,035 | 2 bracelets, multiple cashes |
| 2 | Scott Bohlman | 1,827 | 1 bracelet, 4 additional cashes |
| 3 | Ap Garza | 1,623 | $25K Mixed PLO/NLHE HR win; 2 cashes |
If Glaser maintains his momentum, he could be tough to catch, but the race remains competitive.
Other Noteworthy Winners and Performances
The WSOP spotlight shone on several other accomplished players this week:
- Lou Garza (Rome, Texas): Seized his second career bracelet in the $25,000 NLHE/PLO High Roller, earning $1.3 million. He previously proposed to his girlfriend after his 2023 win in the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship—and aims for another special year.
- Brad Ruben (Florida): Captured his fifth bracelet, winning the $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw for $130,080.
- Christopher Staats: Won his second bracelet by taking down a $1,500 NLHE 6-Handed event for $414,950.
- Ryan Hoenig (Colorado): Emerged victorious in the $10,000 Dealers Choice Championship for $354,444, then finished third in the $1,500 Big O for $141,315.
Looking Ahead: Next Week’s Marquee Events
The action isn’t slowing down. Here are some of the biggest tournaments set for the upcoming week:
- Event 37: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Monster Stack – June 11
- Event 38: $100,000 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller – June 11
- Event 40: $5,000 Seniors High Roller NLHE – June 12
- Event 44: $10,000 Big O Championship – June 14
- Event 45: $500 Salute to Warriors – June 15
- Event 46: $250,000 Super High Roller NLHE – June 15
- Event 48: $1,000 Seniors Championship – June 16
- Event 51: $25,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha – June 17
Many of these tournaments will be live-streamed on PokerGO, allowing fans worldwide to follow all the drama and excitement as the WSOP continues to unfold.
