Daniel Rezaei Wins $1.9M and First WSOP Bracelet

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Daniel Rezaei Wins $1.9M and First WSOP Bracelet

Austrian high-roller Daniel Rezaei exploded onto the global poker stage on December 6, 2025. 

He conquered the 151-entry field at WSOP Paradise 2025’s $50,000 No-Limit Hold’em Turbo. In just 12 hours, he walked away with $1.9 million and his first ever WSOP gold bracelet. This win caps what now stands as his best year ever. 

Daniel Rezaei: His Run, Final Table Showdown, and Heads-Up Drama

Rezaei’s path to the title featured strong opposition and fast-paced action. The one-day turbo attracted 151 entries, creating a prize pool near $7.5 million. As play progressed, stacks fell quickly. Within hours, the field dropped from roughly 100 survivors to just 27, as many players found themselves under 10 big blinds. 

The final table featured several heavyweights. Two-time bracelet winner Paul Phua, once holding momentum, ultimately closed in third place. Other noted names included Thomas Boivin (7th), as well as the brothers Michael Moncek and Tyler Moncek (9th and 8th respectively), who bowed out consecutively. 

For the heads-up, Rezaei faced Italian pro Mustapha Kanit. Both players entered the final duel with nearly equal chips. Over two intense hours, Rezaei methodically wrested control, denying Kanit a maiden bracelet. Rezaei’s final victory secured the $1.9 million prize. Kanit earned $1.215 million.

Final Table Results

Player Winnings
Daniel Rezaei $1,900,000
Mustapha Kanit $1,215,000
Paul Phua $815,000
Joao Simao $570,000
Hui Chen $405,000
Matthew Wakeman $300,000
Thomas Boivin $235,000
Tyler Moncek $189,000
Michael Moncek $157,500

A Career Year for Rezaei: From Wynn Classic to WSOP Glory

This victory marks the apex of a banner year for Rezaei. Before his WSOP triumph, he already posted two seven-figure scores. 

In July, he earned nearly $1.2 million for a third-place finish in the massive Wynn Summer Classic main event.  Later, he claimed victory at the Onyx Club Super High Roller Series in Cyprus, collecting $1,043,530. 

Earlier this year, he also placed fourth in a €25,000 high roller at the European Poker Tour (EPT) event in Malta, banking roughly $120,000. 

With the WSOP bracelet now secured, Rezaei has firmly landed among the world’s elite high-roller players. His success underscores how both live tournaments and fast turbo formats. This is the game type favored by both big buy-in players and those frequenting US online poker sites.

The poker world is watching. With form like this, Rezaei may not be done adding bracelets.