2025 World Series of Poker
Defending Main Event champion Jonathan Tamayo is back where it all began twelve months ago: Day 1d of the WSOP Main Event.
With the pressure off after last year's life-changing win, Tamayo says the game feels freer, even as he battles through a rough summer and mixed reactions at the table.
“There's always a shot,” he says. "Sitting down is just the first step in a thousand!"
Read the full interview to hear how he’s handling the spotlight, the swings, and what it’s really like chasing back-to-back glory.
As per the wsop+ app.
Some of these Chip Counts are taken directly from the WSOP+ app.
Level: 3
Blinds: 200/400
Ante: 400
The players are going on a 20-minute break as over 4,600 hopefuls have joined the Day 1d field.
Play resumes in Level 3 with blinds of 200/400 with a 400 big blind ante.
Below are some highlights from Level 2 play:
Sam Darkin raised to 600 in early position, Robert Fluereci went all in with his 9200 chips. Darkin was the lone caller.
Robert Fluereci: J♣J♠
Sam Darkin: A♦A♥
Fluereci got the help he needed immediately, flopping a set to double-up through the full runout of J♥K♣7♦4♥3♥, which allowed him to return to the event after the break.