How I Beat the Poker Champion at the World Series of Poker

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Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi is a poker god—a true legend whose career has spanned decades, multiple game formats, and historic triumphs.

He accomplished the almost impossible in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP): he won the prestigious Poker Player Championship for $1.3 million and then won the Main Event for $10 million.

Mizrachi's Unprecedented 2025 Run

1. Fourth $50K Poker Players Championship (PPC)

In June 2025, Mizrachi made WSOP history by winning the $50,000 buy-in PPC for the fourth time, topping a highly elite field and earning $1,331,322. This win not only broke his own record, but reaffirmed his status as the premier mixed‑game poker player in the world.

The PPC is widely considered the toughest event in poker—testing every major poker discipline. Mizrachi navigated rounds of Hold 'Em, Omaha, Stud, Razz, and more. The final table’s energy was electric, with spectators and competitors alike recognizing the rarity of a fourth win in this event.