Shaun Deeb Claims 2025 World Series of Poker's Player of the Year Accolade
Shaun Deeb has clinched the coveted 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Player of the Year (POY) title, marking his second win in this prestigious competition. Deeb's outstanding performance at the WSOP series, which included five final table appearances and a total of 24 cashes in both live and online events, catapulted him to the top of the leaderboard.
Deeb's most significant victory came in the $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller event, where he pocketed a massive $2,957,229 and claimed his seventh WSOP bracelet [2][4]. This win was a defining moment in the POY race, solidifying Deeb's position as the frontrunner.
The race for the POY title was highly competitive and somewhat controversial, with players debating the standings. However, Deeb's consistent performance earned him wide recognition and the official WSOP award [4].
Final POY Standings
In the final POY standings, Shaun Deeb finished first with an impressive 4,194.1 points, closely followed by Benny Glaser with 4,112.9 points and Martin Kabrhel in third place with 3,958.9 points. Michael Mizrachi, who won the 2025 WSOP Main Event and the Poker Players Championship, ended the race in fourth place with 3,819.4 points [2].
Key Highlights from the POY Race
- Shaun Deeb's Achievements:
- Won Event #79: $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller (his 7th bracelet)
- 5 final tables, including 3 runner-up finishes and a third place
- Cashed in 24 total WSOP events (live and online combined) [2][4]
- Michael Mizrachi's Achievements:
- Won the 2025 WSOP Main Event, earning $10 million and 1,550 PGT points
- These points contributed significantly to his 4th place finish in the POY standings, but they were not enough to surpass Deeb [1][2]
The top 10 WSOP 2025 Player of the Year final leaderboard was:
| Rank | Player | Points | |-------|------------------|---------| | 1 | Shaun Deeb | 4,194.1 | | 2 | Benny Glaser | 4,112.9 | | 3 | Martin Kabrhel | 3,958.9 | | 4 | Michael Mizrachi | 3,819.4 | | 5 | Scott Bohlman | 3,354.3 | | 6 | BlaΕΎ Ε½erjav | 3,201.8 | | 7 | Brian Rast | 3,098.5 | | 8 | Joao Vieira | 3,025.2 | | 9 | Daniel Negreanu | 2,972.1 | | 10 | Klemens Roiter | 2,699.53 |
Shaun Deeb's win grants him free entry to the 2026 WSOP Main Event and another banner hanging at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, emphasizing his elite status in the poker world [2][4].
Shaun Deeb's 2025 WSOP live cashes amount to $4,006,440.
[1] - Source for Mizrachi's WSOP Main Event win and earnings [2] - Source for Deeb's WSOP POY win and standings [4] - Source for overall POY race highlights and Deeb's achievements
Despite Shaun Deeb's triumph in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Player of the Year (POY) title, the race was highly competitive, with Poker Player Championship winner Michael Mizrachi finishing in fourth place. Deeb's success extended beyond the POY race, as he also won the $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller event, demonstrating his expertise in various casino-games such as poker. This victory positioned him as a high roller in the casino-and-gambling circles, confirming his dominance in the WSOP series.
