The $1,500 Millionaire Maker bracelet, one of the most talked-about prizes of the 2025 World Series of Poker, has finally found a new home. After the live event winner was disqualified in the wake of an official investigation, the title shifted to the WSOP Online edition, where Sweden’s Simon Mattsson triumphed for $1,271,600.
Mattsson added a second WSOP bracelet to his record after conquering a 5,920-entry field. The $8,436,000 prize pool was one of the largest of the series, and Mattsson secured the lion’s share by defeating Kun Liu in heads-up play.
This victory follows Mattsson’s triumph in the 2022 WSOP Online Main Event, when he captured $2,793,575. The SCOOP all-time leader now owns two WSOP titles, and his latest win ranks as the second-largest score of his career.
$1,500 Millionaire Maker Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simon Mattsson | $1,271,600 |
| 2 | Kun Liu | $953,542 |
| 3 | Andy Wilson | $715,091 |
| 4 | Tomi Brouk | $536,278 |
| 5 | Corentin Soulier | $402,186 |
| 6 | Andras Nemeth | $301,632 |
| 7 | Werner Lootsma | $226,227 |
| 8 | Denis Zelenkin | $169,681 |
| 9 | Mathias Maasberg | $127,278 |
Corentin Soulier once again came close to a bracelet. Earlier in the series, the French pro finished runner-up in the $500 Mini Main Event for $525,545, and this fifth-place result added another $402,186 to his campaign.
Kun Liu Shines With Bracelet and Runner-Up Finish
Although Kun Liu missed out on Millionaire Maker glory, the China-based player had already secured his first WSOP bracelet earlier in the series. Liu won Event #14: The Big $500 Bounty, defeating a 3,370-entry field to bank $126,331.
Combined with his Millionaire Maker payout, Liu’s earnings now exceed $1 million for the series.
The Big $500 Bounty Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize | Bounty | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kun Liu | $73,851 | $52,480 | $126,331 |
| 2 | Le Joreh | $73,850 | $27,743 | $101,593 |
| 3 | David Keta | $58,681 | $8,386 | $67,067 |
| 4 | FelipeAA13 | $46,628 | $8,036 | $54,664 |
| 5 | donot go gentle | $37,050 | $26,876 | $63,926 |
| 6 | DucThaiBinh | $29,440 | $8,578 | $38,018 |
| 7 | Nico Betbese | $23,393 | $4,949 | $28,342 |
| 8 | Vladislav Saprykin | $18,588 | $13,951 | $32,539 |
Liran Machluf Denies Davidi Kitai in PLO Showdown
Event #15: $1,000 5-Card PLO saw Israeli player Liran Machluf capture his first WSOP bracelet, outlasting Belgium’s Davidi Kitai in a dramatic heads-up duel. Machluf secured $110,015 for the victory, while Kitai settled for $82,805, extending his bracelet drought that dates back to 2014.
Kitai, one of the most decorated European players, remains stuck on three bracelets despite multiple runner-up finishes in recent years.
$1,000 5-Card PLO Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liran Machluf | $110,015 |
| 2 | Davidi Kitai | $82,805 |
| 3 | frustration | $62,325 |
| 4 | HAGZINI | $46,911 |
| 5 | FlipnCoins4Cash | $35,308 |
| 6 | Jebi123456 | $26,576 |
| 7 | WrestUa | $20,003 |
| 8 | Thomas Taylor | $12,664 |
Alex Fortin-Demers Breaks Through in Beat the Pros Bounty
Canada’s Alex Fortin-Demers joined the ranks of WSOP champions with a victory in Event #16: $215 Beat the Pros Bounty NLH. The event drew 7,013 entries, building a $1,387,171 prize pool, with Fortin-Demers pocketing $91,181 in combined payouts.
The Canadian defeated a lineup that included Konstantin Maslak, Vitalijs Zavorotnijs, Yu Liu, and Rafal Chmura to secure his maiden bracelet.
Beat the Pros Bounty Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize | Bounty | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Fortin-Demers | $60,244 | $30,937 | $91,181 |
| 2 | JS94102 | $60,238 | $20,987 | $81,225 |
| 3 | 3knopki | $47,865 | $2,727 | $50,592 |
| 4 | Konstantin Maslak | $38,033 | $14,535 | $52,568 |
| 5 | Vitalijs Zavorotnijs | $20,331 | $9,972 | $30,303 |
| 6 | Yu Liu | $24,014 | $7,310 | $31,324 |
| 7 | Sorin Lica | $19,081 | $2,441 | $21,522 |
| 8 | Rafal Chmura | $15,162 | $5,310 | $20,472 |
| 9 | Esteban Gomez | $12,047 | $2,105 | $14,152 |
What’s Next in the WSOP Online Series
The WSOP Online schedule still has 16 bracelet events remaining, with several tournaments approaching.
- Sep 11: Event #19 – $777 Lucky Sevens Bounty (7-Handed NLH)
- Sep 13: Event #20 – $800 Ultra Deepstack NLH
- Sep 14: Event #21 – $1,500 GGMasters HR Freezeout NLH
- Sep 15: Event #22 – $400 Colossus (Day 2, $4M GTD)
- Sep 15: Event #23 – $400 Plossus (Final Stage, $1M GTD)
- Sep 16: Event #24 – $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship
- Sep 18: Event #25 – $525 Superstack Turbo Bounty NLH
- Sep 20: Event #26 – $10,000 Heads Up NLH Championship (No Late Reg)
- Sep 21: Event #27 – $1,050 Mystery Bounty PLO
- Sep 22: Event #28 – $5,000 WSOP Online Main Event ($25M GTD)
- Sep 23: Event #29 – $25,000 GGMillion$ SHR Championship
- Sep 25: Event #30 – $2,100 6-Handed Bounty NLH
- Sep 27: Event #31 – $5,000 PLO High Roller
- Sep 28: Event #32 – $1,500 The Closer NLH (Bounty Turbo, Final Stage)
- Sep 29: Event #33 – $10,300 GGMillion$ High Rollers ($10M GTD)
