As the 2025 World Series of Poker rolls into its closing stretch, Canadian players continue to keep themselves in the mix across every corner of the schedule. From the $600 value-packed events to the $10K mixed-game battlegrounds, the red-and-white continues to show up—and stack up.
Taylor in Command in $10K Eight-Game
Thomas Taylor is no stranger to the mixed-game grind, and he’s making another serious push toward gold in Event #82: $10,000 Eight Game Mix. The Alberta pro bagged the chip lead heading into the final 13 players with 1,950,000 chips, once again showing off the all-around game that’s made him one of the most consistent Canadian performers of the summer.
Taylor already has two final tables this series in mixed formats—including a runner-up in the $3K 9-Game—and is now eyeing a breakthrough bracelet in one of the most skill-testing events on the calendar.
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Li Still in the Hunt in $600 PokerNews Championship
After starting Day 3 in the top 10, Jason Li is still right there with a shot at a massive payday in Event #78: $600 PokerNews Championship. He’ll return sitting 4th in chips with 23,500,000 as one of the final tables approaches.
It’s already been a standout series for Li, and with just a few players between him and WSOP gold, this could be his moment. The $600 event has drawn thousands of entries, but Li has weathered the chaos and now sits poised to make a serious push.
Zhao and Pilot Stack Big in Summer Celebration
Two more Canadians are making waves in another massive-field event. In Event #80: $800 Summer Celebration, Zizhu Zhao and Shawn Pilot both return near the top of the leaderboard. Zhao sits 2nd overall with 2,285,000 chips, while Pilot is right behind in 3rd with 2,190,000.
It’s still early in the money, but both players are well-positioned for a deep run in an event that promises big prizes and fast action. If they can keep up the pace, this could turn into a double Canadian sweat heading into Day 3.
Livingston and Pineault Add to Summer Totals
Two familiar faces found another cash each to add to their growing series totals. Alex Livingston banked $22,711 in Event #82: $10,000 Eight Game Mix for a top-30 finish, continuing his steady march through the mixed-game events this summer. It’s yet another solid score for the veteran grinder, who’s shown remarkable consistency in 2025.
Meanwhile, Karl T Pineault picked up $12,060 in Event #78: $600 PokerNews Championship, following up his deep Millionaire Maker run earlier in the series. Pineault continues to rack up results in big-field no-limit events and remains one of Canada’s strongest performers in that lane.
All Canadian Cashes July 3
| Event # | Player | Position | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event #78: $600 PokerNews Championship | Karl T Pineault | 21 | $12,060 |
| Event #82: $10,000 Eight Game Mix | Alex Livingston | 24 | $22,711 |
All Canadian Bags July 3
| Event # | Player | Position | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event #78: $600 PokerNews Championship | Jason Li | 4 | 23,500,000 |
| Event #80: $800 Summer Celebration | Zizhu Zhao | 2 | 2,285,000 |
| Event #80: $800 Summer Celebration | Shawn Pilot | 3 | 2,190,000 |
| Event #80: $800 Summer Celebration | Joshua James | 37 | 1,190,000 |
| Event #80: $800 Summer Celebration | Darren Kennedy | 43 | 1,120,000 |
| Event #80: $800 Summer Celebration | Jolnar Teliani | 56 | 1,050,000 |
| Event #80: $800 Summer Celebration | Jaskaran Brar | 93 | 760,000 |
| Event #80: $800 Summer Celebration | Sean Mcnulty | 119 | 575,000 |
| Event #80: $800 Summer Celebration | Jimmy Setna | 149 | 430,000 |
| Event #80: $800 Summer Celebration | Antonio Pace | 161 | 370,000 |
| Event #80: $800 Summer Celebration | Michael Partipilo | 168 | 350,000 |
| Event #80: $800 Summer Celebration | Samuel Roussy-Majeau | 170 | 340,000 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Veerab Zakarian | 58 | 165,700 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Jean Guillette | 77 | 153,200 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Jonah Silverstein | 114 | 134,500 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | James Pillon | 139 | 123,000 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Mitchell Scholefield | 141 | 122,700 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Daniel Negreanu | 142 | 122,500 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Michael Hooper | 143 | 122,400 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Callum Roque | 176 | 113,800 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Damien Steel | 185 | 111,100 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Jordan Mcallister | 217 | 104,300 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Jean-Francois Alexandre | 269 | 93,100 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Warren Joe | 272 | 92,500 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Felix Martel | 289 | 89,600 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Stephen Wong | 304 | 87,800 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | David Murcia | 396 | 74,800 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Dennis Underwood | 426 | 69,000 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Michael Bailey | 431 | 68,600 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Thi Dao | 506 | 59,700 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Feizal Satchu | 515 | 58,700 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Kevin Caird | 551 | 52,800 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Ioannis Pentefountas | 615 | 43,300 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Thomas Boshoff | 623 | 42,500 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Christine Do | 632 | 41,500 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Jonathan Cameron | 654 | 38,600 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Benjamin Wilton | 657 | 38,500 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Curtis Muller | 713 | 29,200 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Ryan Power | 742 | 23,500 |
| Event #81: $10,000 Main Event | Hyung Kim | 754 | 20,900 |
| Event #82: $10,000 Eight Game Mix | Thomas Taylor | 1 | 1,950,000 |
| Event #83: $2,500 Freezeout NLH | Abhishek Paul | 16 | 396,000 |
| Event #83: $2,500 Freezeout NLH | Benjamin Underwood | 58 | 253,000 |
| Event #83: $2,500 Freezeout NLH | Michael Gentili | 117 | 157,000 |
| Event #83: $2,500 Freezeout NLH | Alex Livingston | 150 | 128,000 |
| Event #83: $2,500 Freezeout NLH | Olivier Rebello | 218 | 72,000 |
* Hands and photos courtesy of PokerNews and WSOP
