Overview

• Mizrachi became the first player to win both the $50,000 Players Championship and the Main Event in the same World Series of Poker series
• He defeated John Wasnock in a 35-minute heads-up duel after entering play with a 400 million-chip advantage
• The Main Event victory earned Mizrachi $10 million and extended his career total to eight WSOP bracelets
• This year’s Main Event attracted the third-largest field in WSOP history, reflecting growing interest in the marquee tournament
• His win added 1,756 points to his season tally, moving him into second place in the Player of the Year race behind Shaun Deeb