Leo Margets Finishes Seventh in Historic WSOP Main Event Run

Leo Margets made a historic run at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, becoming the first woman in 30 years and only the second in WSOP history to reach the Main Event final table. She finished in seventh place, earning $1.5 million, after a crucial hand against Kenny Hallaert where a river card gave Hallaert a flush and ended her bid for the title. Margets entered the final table fifth in chips and drew widespread praise from the poker community, including notable female players who hailed her as an ambassador for women in poker. Her achievement set a new record for the highest-ever WSOP Main Event cash by a female player and highlighted her as a strong contender for the first woman ever to win the tournament. The 2025 Main Event featured 9,735 entrants, the third-largest field in its history, with other notable finalists including Michael Mizrachi, Kenny Hallaert, and John Wasnock, who led the chip count. Margets' run was marked by dramatic moments, including a key preflop all-in where she made a flush to surge in chips and secure her historic final table spot.