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WSOP MAIN EVENT 2025 : Hallaert Leads, Mizrachi Hunts, Margets Makes History – While Kassouf Sparks Chaos!
2025-07-13 - RICHARD Fabien
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After a Day 7 full of twists and turns, only 24 players remain in the running for the most prestigious tournament in the world. Among them, three figures are making a lasting impression on this 2025 Main Event… and before leaving, Kassouf had one last moment in the spotlight.

Kenny Hallaert forges ahead as the undisputed chip leader, Michael Mizrachi dreams of redemption fifteen years after his first Main Event breakthrough, and Leo Margets fights to rewrite poker history for women — Day 7 delivered high drama and unforgettable stories!

 

Three legends, three different paths

 

Leo Margets dreams of taking the Winamax Team to new heights!

 

Kenny Hallaert left nothing to chance. A finalist in 2016, the Belgian took control from the very start of the day, showing unwavering consistency. He ended the day with a towering 63.6 million chips, more than double the average stack. At each stage, Hallaert looked calmer and more composed, as though the years had prepared him for this exact moment. "Having played this event nineteen times really helps," he admitted. At this point, there’s no doubt he’s aiming squarely for the bracelet.

Behind him stands another iconic name: Michael Mizrachi. "The Grinder" is a titan of the game. With four Poker Players Championship titles and a fifth-place finish in the 2010 Main Event, Mizrachi holds the most impressive résumé among the remaining players. With 11.4 million chips, he lurks in the shadows, focused and poised to strike when the moment is right. His determined eyes and silent demeanor say it all: he knows exactly what the final table smells like.

Then there’s Leo Margets, driven by a different ambition: to become the first woman to reach the Main Event final table since Barbara Enright in 1995. Already the author of an impressive 27th-place finish in 2009, the Spanish Team Pro has taken another leap forward this year. Quiet yet resolute, she declined interviews for now. A silence that speaks volumes about her mindset. For her, this isn’t just about prize money — it’s about changing the narrative of poker history.

 

William Kassouf, the circus continues

 

William Kassouf pushed his provocateur persona a little too far this time

 

But the day wasn’t just about strategy and chips. One name — as always — caused chaos for all the wrong reasons: William Kassouf. Famous for his relentless “speech play,” the British loudmouth crossed the line yet again. After being warned for insults and then penalized for calling his entire table “little bitches,” Kassouf was escorted out of the tournament room multiple times.

The climax? His elimination in 33rd place — at the hands of none other than Kenny Hallaert. “I knew the king was coming,” the Belgian smiled after delivering the final blow. Kassouf, livid, screamed like a child until Caesar’s security escorted him to the payout desk. Banned from returning for the rest of the summer, he exits Las Vegas on yet another scandalous note — true to form.

 

One day, three destinies

 

Day 8 promises fireworks. Hallaert will fight to secure his chip lead all the way to the final table. Mizrachi will rely on his experience to climb the ranks once again. And Leo Margets stands as a beacon for a silent, powerful revolution. Three names, three stories, one dream: to take a seat among the final nine and play for $10 million and a shot at poker immortality.

Let’s not forget our two French players who were still in contention on Day 7. Adrien Zychowski delivered a stellar performance, finishing 34th for $300,000, while Thomas Eychenne secured a 47th place and $200,000. Two strong, consistent runs filled with heart and resilience. Their presence made France proud on poker’s biggest stage.

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Photos credit: Pokernews

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