In the $1,500 HORSE tournament, Taylor narrowly misses the top spot by an inch.
Uncensored Poker Updates: Jun 13, 2025
The poker world is heating up with Canadians making their mark at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2025. Thomas Taylor, a top contender and Alberta's #1 earner, once again found himself in the thick of the action.
Taylor's Heartbreak: Another Second PlaceIt was a near miss for Taylor in Event #39: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. Despite bagging the fifth-largest stack for the final day, he fell just short against Russian Andrey Zhigalov. Taylor claimed a respectable $131,916 for second, but the prize money doesn't seem to satisfy him. With this finish, Taylor edges closer to a lifetime earnings total of $2.4 million.
Read more: Andrey Zhigalov Rides Off with Second WSOP H.O.R.S.E. Bracelet**
Canadian Cash Kings: From Taylor to LivingstonOther Canadians also had a successful day, including Aleksandr Kosterev, who notched a small cash in the $10k PLO8 Championship. Paul Sokoloff, a UK native residing in Canada, also grabbed a modest payday from the Seniors High Roller. Benjamin Underwood recorded another cash in the $10k Limit Hold'em Championship, while Georg Jancev led 8 Canadian cashes in the $1k PLO. Alex Livingston continued his hot streak, taking 15th in the HORSE event and following it up with a small cash in the $1k PLO.
Chip Leaders: Canadian StyleBenny Chen heads a group of seven Canadian chip leaders in the $1k PLO. Mike Leah, Kyle Rosnos, and Don McCall join him. Jonathan Krela bagged a top-20 stack in Day 1 of the $1.5k Razz, leading five Canadian bags in that tournament. Jeffrey Mahoney was the biggest bag from 24 Canadians moving on from Day 1c of the Monster Stack.
More from WSOP 2025:- Engel Eyes Cash Record, Taylor and Negreanu Push Deep in Mixed Games- 2025 WSOP: Jason Duong Wins His First WSOP Bracelet in Event #33: $1,500 Limit Hold'em- British Poker Players Vegas News
*Hands and photos courtesy of PokerNews and WSOP
Folks, it's clear that Canadians are on a roll at the WSOP 2025. Keep an eye out for these players as they continue to Top the leaderboards and grab those coveted WSOP bracelets!
Enrichment Insights:- Thomas Taylor has reached at least one WSOP bracelet final (a 2nd place finish in the $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. in 2025), and is a well-established professional. He ranks 53rd on the Canada All-Time Money List.- Taylor's career in the WSOP includes reaching multiple bracelet finals and is a strong contender in these events.- Other notable Canadians who cashed include Aleksandr Kosterev, Paul Sokoloff, Benjamin Underwood, Georg Jancev, and Alex Livingston.- Benny Chen leads a group of seven Canadian chip leaders in the $1k PLO, while Jonathan Krela bagged a top-20 stack in Day 1 of the $1.5k Razz. Jeffrey Mahoney was the biggest bag from 24 Canadians moving on from Day 1c of the Monster Stack.
1. Even amidst the poker world's heat, sports like the World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2025 see a surge of Canadian participation.2. As Canadian poker players such as Thomas Taylor and others continue to make headlines, their performances are a testament to the growing interest in sports like the WSOP 2025.
