Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi is on the verge of making history at the 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event. Why? It's not often you get to see someone build a commanding lead, not long after they stared elimination directly in the eyes.
In the high-stakes world of poker, triumph and defeat often hang by the thinnest of threads. Mizrachi exemplified this rollercoaster of emotions at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event.

Once teetering on the brink with just two and a half big blinds left, Mizrachi stormed back to dominate the tables, carrying with him not just chips but also the drive to further cement his legacy in poker history.
So, there's a lot more than just the $10 million prize that is on the line in Las Vegas.
Against All Odds: A Comeback for the Ages
Mizrachi's remarkable run in the WSOP Main Event is a testament to skill, tenacity, and a dash of luck.
In a pivotal hand against the then chip leader John Wasnock, Mizrachi found himself all-in with ace-king against Wasnock's pocket kings. Fate smiled on Mizrachi as he spiked an ace on the river, seizing the momentum that catapulted him to a commanding chip lead.
"The Grinder" Closing In on an Historic Win
With the penultimate day in the books, Mizrachi stands at the verge of an unprecedented achievement.
He holds more than three-quarters of the chips in play, leaving formidable opponents in his wake as he eyes his eighth WSOP bracelet and the $10 million top prize.

Today, when the final table resumes, Mizrachi controls 178 of the 234 big blinds, a striking advantage over his closest rivals.
Among the competitors, John Wasnock trails with a substantial yet distant 94,500,000 in chips, while Braxton Dunaway and Kenny Hallaert are positioned at the lower end of the spectrum with 25,500,000 and 19,000,000, respectively.
Cementing a Legacy in Poker
Beyond the Main Event, 2025 has already been historic for Mizrachi.
He already won the $50,000 Poker Players' Championship, besting top competitors including Bryn Kenney, the All-Time Money List leader.
This victory brought Mizrachi $1,331,322 and marked his fourth win in this prestigious event, reinforcing his reputation as one of poker's greatest. These high-profile victories not only swell Mizrachi's wallet but also his collection of WSOP bracelets, now numbered at seven.
Margets Bows Out in 7th Place
While Mizrachi's narrative dominates headlines, the tales of his fellow competitors are equally noteworthy.
The WSOP Main Event’s final table saw fierce competition, with Luka Bojovic of Serbia finishing in 5th with $2,400,000 and Adam Hendrix of the United States taking 6th with $1,900,000.
Meanwhile, Leo Margets of Spain captured attention by becoming the first woman to reach the final table since 1995, earning an impressive $1,500,000 for her 7th place finish.
“Leo Margets is an inspiration for not only female poker players, but every poker player around the world," said World Series of Poker CEO Ty Stewart. "This performance was nothing short of historic, and we wish her many more deep runs. It won’t be 30 more years until another woman reaches the Main Event Final Table and Leo is a big reason why. The WSOP thanks her for the humility and grace she displayed in competition down to the very last card,” Stewart said.
A Pivotal Day Ahead
As the final day unfolds, all eyes are on Michael Mizrachi. Will "The Grinder" continue his extraordinary run and claim his eighth WSOP bracelet?
He exuded confidence in an interview following his first crazy day at the final table, saying “Don’t worry, we got it.”
With a substantial chip lead and unmatched experience, Mizrachi seems poised for victory. However, in the unpredictable world of poker, nothing is certain until the final card is dealt.