WSOP 2025

Engel Eyes Cash Record, Taylor and Negreanu Push Deep in Mixed Games

by Alek Gillies June 14, 2025
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Ari Engel WSOP 2025
Ari Engel WSOP 2025

Canadian pros continued their strong showing at the 2025 World Series of Poker on Tuesday, with several big names charging toward final tables and history. Ari Engel moved within striking distance of the all-time WSOP cashes record as he advanced deep in Event #39: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E., joined by fellow Canadians Thomas Taylor and Alex Livingston in the final 18. Meanwhile, Daniel Negreanu is once again in contention—this time in a potential high-stakes rematch with online legend Viktor “Isildur1” Blom.

Engel, Taylor, Livingston All in the Hunt in H.O.R.S.E.

Thomas Taylor may be Canada's best player without a bracelet right now
Thomas Taylor may be Canada’s best player without a bracelet right now

Ari Engel is officially three cashes away from becoming the all-time WSOP cash leader after bagging 1,340,000 chips in Event #39: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E.—good for 8th place with just 18 players left. Already a mixed-game crusher and longtime grinder, Engel is poised to add yet another deep run to his storied resume.

Also among the final 18 are two more heavy-hitting Canadians. Thomas Taylor leads the Canadian charge with the 5th biggest stack (1,730,000), while Alex Livingston—best known for his WSOP Main Event final table in 2019—bagged 340,000 and will need an early double to stay in contention.

Negreanu, Underwood in Mix for $10K Limit Hold’em Title

Daniel Negreanu 2025 WSOP
Daniel Negreanu

Over in Event #41: $10,000 Limit Hold’em Championship, Daniel Negreanu once again finds himself in the spotlight with a top-five stack heading into Day 2. His 241,000 chip bag puts him 5th overall—and within striking distance of a short-awaited rematch with Swedish online superstar Viktor Blom, who leads with 372,000.

Also making waves in the same event is fellow Canadian Benjamin Underwood, who quietly maneuvered his way to second in chips with 361,000. With two Canadians in the top five, this could set up a thrilling showdown for one of the more prestigious titles in the Limit Hold’em world.

Canadian Cashes June 12

Event #PlayerPositionPrize
Event #39: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E.Ron Schindelman43rd$4,647
Event #39: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E.Greg Mueller44th$4,647
Event #39: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E.Jason Bigelow82nd$3,167
Event #39: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E.Seseung Oh109th$3,017
Event #39: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E.Daniel Idema116th$3,017

Canadian Bags June 12

Event #PlayerPositionChip Count
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackIan Monahoyios39th323,500
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackAmirpasha Emami55th292,500
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackFrancis Bouchard200th185,500
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackDaniel Wojcik208th183,000
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackArif Bhaloo215th181,000
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackKarl Pineault240th170,000
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackFrederic Normand241st169,500
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackKyle Chang242nd169,000
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackRyan Rivers249th166,000
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackAntoine Sankari262nd161,000
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackShawn Buchanon304th144,000
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackChrishan Sivasundaram325th134,000
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackJonathan Schwartz327th133,000
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackRishi Makkar338th130,000
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackMelissa Milette398th112,000
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackKarl Pineault445th100,500
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackLinyang Song501st84,000
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackColin McHugh528th75,500
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackAlemu Makonen548th69,000
Event #37: $1,500 Monster StackLeo Shallow554th65,000
Event #39: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E.Thomas Taylor5th1,730,000
Event #39: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E.Ari Engel8th1,340,000
Event #39: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E.Alex Livingston17th340,000
Event #40: $5,000 Seniors High RollerEric Afriat74th171,000
Event #40: $5,000 Seniors High RollerMartin Raus101st144,500
Event #40: $5,000 Seniors High RollerEric Cloutier109th139,000
Event #40: $5,000 Seniors High RollerDaniel Forte127th130,000
Event #40: $5,000 Seniors High RollerMichael Adamo157th111,000
Event #40: $5,000 Seniors High RollerMark Mache216th73,500
Event #40: $5,000 Seniors High RollerDanny Li225th68,500
Event #40: $5,000 Seniors High RollerMatthew Salsberg244th50,500
Event #40: $5,000 Seniors High RollerWilliam Stewart255th41,000
Event $41: $10,000 Limit Hold’emBenjamin Underwood2nd361,000
Event $41: $10,000 Limit Hold’emDaniel Negreanu5th241,000
Event $41: $10,000 Limit Hold’emPatt Pezzin38th40,000

* Hands and photos courtesy of PokerNews and WSOP

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