David Kelton's stack was in the middle from under the gun, and at risk after Lisa Mlot moved all in on his left. The rest of the table folded, and the hands were turned up.

David Kelton:
Lisa Mlot:

Kelton was in great shape, but the flop brought some chop outs. Mlot picked up more split pot options on the turn, calling for a deuce on the river.

The dealer answered her call, as the hit the table. Kelton was left chopping the pot, and was sent to the rail a short time later.

Darrius Brown got his stack into the middle from the big blind, facing an opponent in middle position.

Middle Position:
Darrius Brown:

Brown told the table that he was expecting to see his pocket aces cracked, which looked to be the case after the left him behind a set of kings.

The table then reacted as the turn put Brown back in front with a set of his own. The river changed nothing, as Brown held to score the knockout.

Darrius Brown

188,000

188,000

After three days of action at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas in June, the 2025 Bar Poker Open Vegas World Championship came to a close with Ron Fienberg claiming victory, taking home a six-figure payday of $100,000 and title of BPO Champion. The final day saw only eight players return from a field that started with 1,223 competitors, all gunning for a piece of the $335,375 prize pool.

Fienberg came into the final table as the overwhelming chip leader and never slowed down, eliminating four out of his seven opponents. He finished the job by defeating Bryan Keefer in a short heads-up match to capture the biggest score of his life. Representing his home league - KOntenders Poker USA, the North Carolina resident shared his excitement following the big win.

"Its amazing, it's just everything I dreamed of. Every bar poker open player wants to get here and I cant believe I'm the one here today. I'm stunned and amazed but very, very happy."

2025 Bar Poker Open Vegas World Championship Final Table Results

After three days of action at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas in June, the 2025 Bar Poker Open Vegas World Championship came to a close with Ron Fienberg claiming victory, taking home a six-figure payday of $100,000 and title of BPO Champion. The final day saw only eight players return from a field that started with 1,223 competitors, all gunning for a piece of the $335,375 prize pool.

Fienberg came into the final table as the overwhelming chip leader and never slowed down, eliminating four out of his seven opponents. He finished the job by defeating Bryan Keefer in a short heads-up match to capture the biggest score of his life. Representing his home league - KOntenders Poker USA, the North Carolina resident shared his excitement following the big win.

"Its amazing, it's just everything I dreamed of. Every bar poker open player wants to get here and I cant believe I'm the one here today. I'm stunned and amazed but very, very happy."

2025 Bar Poker Open Vegas World Championship Final Table Results

Slade Edmonds checked the flop from the small blind, and Anthony LoBue followed with a check in early position. Tommy Genova fired a bet of 5,000 on the button, which was quickly raised to 15,000 by Edmonds.

LoBue then four-bet by moving all in for around 60,000, and Genova folded. Edmonds took some time before sliding in the call.

Anthony LoBue:
Slade Edmonds:

Edmonds looked resigned to his fate as LoBue turned over trip jacks. The dealer delivered the turn and river, giving LoBue a full house to survive and double up.

Anthony LoBue	145,000	116,000
Tommy Genova	18,000	8,000
Slade Edmonds	12,000	12,000

Three-way action on the flop saw the big blind check to Luis Prince in middle position. Prince fired out a bet of 15,000, and David Shepherd the moved all in for 51,000. The big blind folded, and Prince stuck in the call.

David Shepherd:
Luis Prince:

Shepherd was in front, and the rest of the runout was safe to double through Prince.

David Shepherd	156,000	156,000
Luis Prince	45,000	45,000

With late registration now closed, the Day 1a field has been confirmed with 302 entries.

Play will continue tonight until just 31 players remain to bag for Day 2 in the money.

Players have left for a 20-minute break.

Registration for Day 1a will be closed when Level 9 begins.

Mariano Lisojo raised to 3,000 in middle position, and Jodee Distasio called in the hijack. Jesse Perry then moved all in from the big blind, with Lisojo folding and Distasio making the call.

"Do you have a pair?" asked Perry, with Distasio nodding in the affirmative.

Jesse Perry:
Jodee Distasio:

Perry faced no danger on the runout, seeing his jacks hold up to earn the double.

Jesse Perry	43,000	43,000
Mariano Lisojo	38,000	38,000
Jodee Distasio	34,000	7,000

The field for Day 1a has climbed above 300 entries.

Players can use a single reentry today, or play again during Sunday's flight.