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Stefanic Charging in Super Seniors, Girotti Gladiator Climbing, He and Lugibihi Sitting Pretty in NLH and Stud

by Alek Gillies June 27, 2025
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With the final lap of the 2025 World Series of Poker well underway, Canadian players are still refusing to let off the gas. From seniors crushing deep to up-and-comers climbing leaderboards, the red-and-white continues to flash all over the payout desk—and across chip bags heading into moving day.

Stefanic Soars to Final Day of Super Seniors

In Event #64: $1,000 Super Seniors, it’s Damir Stefanic leading the Canadian charge as the field heads into the final day. Stefanic bagged a towering 8,275,000 chips—good for 4th overall—and now finds himself firmly in the hunt for a bracelet in one of the WSOP’s most iconic events.

It’s been a masterclass from Stefanic so far—steady play, sharp reads, and big hands at the right time. With just the final table left, he’s now within striking distance of a career-defining moment.

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Singh and Siginc Run Deep in Tag Team

The team of Pushpinder Singh and Mehmet Siginc made a strong run in Event #65: $1,000 Tag Team, ultimately bowing out in 19th place for $6,454. The Canadian duo brought the right mix of chemistry and composure, staying alive through the chaos of one of the WSOP’s most unique formats.

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They may not have made the final push, but their teamwork got them past hundreds of teams and deep into the money—a solid showing under the Vegas lights.

Girotti Bags Big in the Gladiator

In the low buy-in, high-mayhem Event #67: $300 Gladiator NLH, Gary Girotti is off to a red-hot start. Girotti ended Day 1b with 2,070,000 chips—7th overall—as the giant field continues to take shape.

The Gladiator structure is a sprint from start to finish, and Girotti came out swinging. With plenty more flights to come, he’s already locked in a strong seat heading into the combined Day 2.

Xing He Eyes Final Table in $3K NLH

Over in Event #68: $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em, Xing He has emerged as a serious threat with just a few tables left. He bagged 820,000 chips—good for 4th overall—as Day 2 wrapped, and now sits well-positioned for a final table charge.

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Xing He WSOP

The $3K NLH always attracts a tough field of mid-stakes crushers and sneaky sharp pros, but He has more than held his own. If momentum holds, a huge score could be coming his way.

Lugibihi Contending in Stud Hi-Lo

In the mix-heavy streets of Event #69: $1,500 Stud Hi-Lo, Aaron Lugibihi is making waves. Lugibihi ended Day 2 with 2,350,000 chips, sitting 3rd overall as the split-pot showdown moves toward a final table.

Stud Hi-Lo requires patience, precision, and the ability to dodge brutal runouts—and Lugibihi has been doing just that. With a stack like this, a bracelet sweat is officially on the radar.

All Canadian Cashes June 26

Event #PlayerPositionPrize
Event #65: $1,000 Tag TeamPushpinder Singh – Mehmet Siginc19$6,454
Event #64: $1,000 Super SeniorsPerry Burrell29$11,757
Event #64: $1,000 Super SeniorsGary Bain39$9,637
Event #64: $1,000 Super SeniorsRene Chave56$6,638
Event #64: $1,000 Super SeniorsMarcus Weston65$5,579
Event #64: $1,000 Super SeniorsChristian Wallmuth83$4,042
Event #68: $3,000 NLHAllen Lixin Shen133$7,343
Event #68: $3,000 NLHYu Liu144$7,343
Event #68: $3,000 NLHGurpreet Lubana160$7,343
Event #68: $3,000 NLHMichael Malm194$6,766
Event #68: $3,000 NLHFrederic Normand205$6,310
Event #68: $3,000 NLHGeoffrey Hum208$6,310
Event #68: $3,000 NLHNicholas Peterson259$6,010
Event #68: $3,000 NLHVincent Lam314$6,010
Event #69: $1,500 Stud Hi-LoFrederic Moss19$5,777

All Canadian Bags June 26

Event #PlayerPositionChip Count
Event #64: $1,000 Super SeniorsDamir Stefanic48,275,000
Event #67: $300 GladiatorGary Girotti72,070,000
Event #67: $300 GladiatorDarrin Oremba441,000,020
Event #67: $300 GladiatorEdward Playter48980,000
Event #67: $300 GladiatorMichael Dulberg78685,000
Event #68: $3,000 NLHXing He4820,000
Event #68: $3,000 NLHFelix Martel92395,000
Event #68: $3,000 NLHAri Engel95390,000
Event #68: $3,000 NLHElizabeth Boles120230,000
Event #69: $1,500 Stud Hi-LoAaron Lugibihi32,350,000
Event 70: $1,000 LadiesHaven Taylor8232,000
Event 70: $1,000 LadiesDiana Shamshoum11226,000
Event 70: $1,000 LadiesDeepa Shah37144,500
Event 70: $1,000 LadiesChristine Do84110,000
Event 70: $1,000 LadiesLina Niu98102,000
Event 70: $1,000 LadiesTammy Wing10996,500
Event 70: $1,000 LadiesBrigitte Korak11992,500
Event 70: $1,000 LadiesThi Dao12492,000
Event 70: $1,000 LadiesKsenia Shuali13487,000
Event 70: $1,000 LadiesGeraldine Spears18566,000
Event 70: $1,000 LadiesEun Park21160,000
Event 70: $1,000 LadiesTara Dunn24544,500
Event 70: $1,000 LadiesJenelle Exner27234,000
Event 70: $1,000 LadiesElaine Rawn29423,500
Event 70: $1,000 LadiesFatima Nanji29723,000
Event #71: $10,000 2-7 Triple DrawDaniel Negreanu14182,000
Event #71: $10,000 2-7 Triple DrawJonathan Krela4276,000
Event #71: $10,000 2-7 Triple DrawIan Chan4835,000

* Hands and photos courtesy of PokerNews and WSOP

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