Michael Mizrachi made poker history this week by capturing the title at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, becoming the first player to win both the WSOP Main Event and the $50,000 Poker Players Championship in his career.
The 44-year-old Florida native outlasted a field of 10,234 players to secure the prestigious title and a top prize of $12 million. His victory came after a lengthy final table, which concluded with Mizrachi defeating France’s Hugo Duvall in heads-up play. The final hand saw Mizrachi’s pocket queens hold up against Duvall’s ace-jack, sealing the win.
Known as “The Grinder,” Michael Mizrachi has long been one of poker’s most accomplished and consistent performers. He is a five-time WSOP bracelet winner and has now added the most coveted title in poker to his resume. His previous achievements include three victories in the Poker Players Championship, a tournament known for testing all-around poker ability.
Mizrachi’s win comes 19 years after his breakout performance in 2006, where he earned his first major tournament victory. Since then, he has amassed more than $23 million in live tournament earnings, a number that now grows significantly with his latest result.
The 2025 WSOP Main Event drew a record-breaking number of participants, further cementing the tournament’s status as the pinnacle of the poker world. Mizrachi’s win was met with praise from fellow professionals and fans alike, many recognizing the significance of his career milestone.
With this victory, Michael Mizrachi joins an elite group of players to have won the WSOP Main Event, and stands alone as the only one to do so alongside multiple Poker Players Championship titles. His legacy in the game is now firmly secured.
