The summer of 2025 is one I’ll never forget. From late May to early July, I racked up $101,630 in cashes across some of the biggest and toughest tournaments in Las Vegas. It was a grind—long hours at the felt, plenty of ups and downs, and a mix of stages ranging from the high-pressure atmosphere of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) to the always-tough fields at the Venetian and the Wynn.
WSOP 2025
Most of my results came at the WSOP, where I made deep runs in iconic events like Event #17 ($2,000 No Limit Hold’em), finishing 13th for a $24,010 score—definitely one of the highlights of my summer. I also picked up solid cashes in the Millionaire Maker, the Seniors Championship, and the Hall of Fame Bounty. These results kept me in action and showed I can hang tough against massive fields and tough competition.
I also posted some nice five-figure scores at the Venetian and Wynn that helped pad the bankroll and round out the trip. Sure, I was hoping to snag even bigger results—maybe a final table run—but poker doesn’t always deal you the cards you want. What I did take home, though, were valuable lessons that push me to keep improving every day. If you want a closer look at my summer grind, check out my YouTube channel where I dropped a full WSOP 2025 vlog.
Before I wrap this up, here’s a thought: a lot of people think poker is easy money or that it’s all about living the high life. The truth is way different. This game can be brutal—long hours, endless focus, and one single hand can flip your whole tournament upside down. But the key is staying consistent, learning from mistakes, and never giving up. Through it all, I’ve felt God’s presence guiding me, giving me the strength to keep moving forward on the right path.