The mid‑festival grind at the 2025 Summer Super Stack in Calgary produced two contrasting finales: a rapid‑fire no‑limit hold’em showdown and a methodical H.O.R.S.E. marathon. Both events delivered memorable moments and new champions.
Event #9 – $400 H.O.R.S.E.: Dobson Deals for the Title
The mixed‑game aficionados got their turn in Event #9, a $400 H.O.R.S.E. that tested players across limit hold’em, Omaha hi‑lo, razz, seven‑card stud and eight‑or‑better. The only tournament of it’s kind, the event drew 58 players to create a prize pool of $19,561. Late in the day, Jered Dobson and Kimberly Durham emerged as the dominant forces. Dobson built a healthy lead during the Omaha and razz rounds, but Durham caught heat in stud, scooping multiple big pots to even the stacks.
With blinds escalating and only a handful of bets separating them, the two agreed to an even chop that guaranteed both players a payday in the $5,000 range. Dobson took slightly more for his larger stack and mixed game experience, receiving $5,850, while Durham took home $5,495. Familiar faces Antonio Ma, Nathan Tang, Toms Varghese, and Jongseo Kim rounded out the six paid spots, each outlasting a field of seasoned mixed‑game regulars.
Relive all the key moments from the event in our live reporting blog.
Event #9: $400 HORSE Results
| Position | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jered Dobson* | $5,850 |
| 2 | Kimberly Durham* | $5,495 |
| 3 | Antonio Ma | $3,325 |
| 4 | Nathan Tang | $2,152 |
| 5 | Toms Varghese | $1,565 |
| 6 | Jongseo Kim | $1,174 |
*Dobson and Durham agreed to a heads‑up deal.
Event #10 – $230 NLH: Hafso and Halett Top the Field
The $230 no‑limit hold ’em event drew a 140-player field and kept players hustling through multiple quick‑fire levels. By the time the final table came together, the pressure mounted as local regulars and visiting players jockeyed for position. Darcy Hafso chipped up early and never looked back; he wielded his stack to bully shorter stacks and pick off key pots. Runner‑up Chad Hallett hung tough, finding a crucial quadruple up off 30,000, making a full house with ace-ten.
Recognizable names such as Mal Hagan, Bash Ramahi, and Matt Maddalo made deep runs before bowing out. Hafso and Hallett eventually squared off heads‑up, with Hafso holding a commanding chip advantage. However, Hallett found a wheel straight flush to double. With a few more hands, the chip stacks were eve,n and both players agreed to an even chop. They both pocketed $5,998.50, while 14 players found a cash with a $26,600 prize pool.
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Event #10: $230 NLH Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darcy Hafso | *$5,998.50 |
| 2 | Chad Hallett | *$5,998.50 |
| 3 | Eloi Zamora | $3,544 |
| 4 | Mal Hagan | $2,726 |
| 5 | Srecnadh Cheruku | $1,909 |
| 6 | Matt Madallo | $1,363 |
| 7 | Dale Foyle | $1,091 |
| 8 | Daniel O’Leary | $954 |
| 9 | Bash Ramahi | $818 |
| 10 | Van Chhang | $736 |
| 11 | Ross Grindal | $627 |
| 12 | Todd Oakley | $545 |
| 13 | Melody Zedlach | $491 |
| 14 | Tian Qiu | $464 |
*Hafso and Hallett agreed to a heads‑up deal.
The Summer Super Stack continues with more no‑limit and pot-limit Omaha events, but these two tournaments showcased the series’ range — from turbo‑charged hold ’em to grinding limit mixes. As Hafso and Dobson can attest, whether you’re playing for $7,000 or chopping a mixed‑game title, late‑night runs at Deerfoot Inn & Casino make for unforgettable poker stories.
