Michael Mizrachi Secures $10 Million WSOP Main Event Title, Earns Immediate Poker Hall of Fame Induction

Las Vegas – Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi has cemented his place in poker history, winning the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event and its staggering $10 million first prize. The victory marks his eighth WSOP bracelet and his first Main Event title, capping off an extraordinary summer that also saw him achieve an unprecedented on-the-spot induction into the Poker Hall of Fame. Following his monumental win, Mizrachi took to social media, stating, > "I want to thank all my family, friends, fans and all the staff @WSOP. This is the biggest accomplishment of my career. I wouldn’t be able to do it without all of you. Love you all so much and G-D Bless. #TeamMizrachi #WSOP"

Mizrachi's Main Event triumph follows his record-breaking fourth win in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship (PPC) earlier in the 2025 series, where he secured an additional $1.33 million. Winning both the PPC, considered the truest test of overall poker skill, and the Main Event in the same year is widely regarded as one of the greatest feats in poker history, a testament to his versatile talent.

The 44-year-old poker veteran navigated a massive field of 9,735 players in the Main Event, the third-largest in WSOP history. His performance at the final table was notably dominant, concluding in a remarkably swift 80 hands. Mizrachi's strategic play and decisive action allowed him to quickly eliminate opponents and secure the coveted bracelet.

In a rare and historic moment, members of the Poker Hall of Fame announced Mizrachi's immediate induction following his Main Event victory. This unprecedented recognition highlights the profound impact of his dual championship wins on the poker world. WSOP CEO Ty Stewart lauded Mizrachi, stating he "completed what might be the most impressive feat in poker history by winning the two most difficult tournaments to win in the same year."

With this victory, Mizrachi's career live tournament earnings now exceed $28 million, solidifying his status among the game's elite. Known for his aggressive yet calculated style, "The Grinder" has consistently been a formidable presence on the felt, and his 2025 WSOP performance has indelibly etched his name into the annals of poker legend.