Women continue to make waves in the live poker scene. Currently in the spotlight is Dessiree Bennett, who emerged victorious in the $1,100 Platinum Stack No-Limit Hold’em event of 2025 Poker Showdown at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, claiming $49,199 and the trophy.
The inaugural $1,100 Platinum Stack drew 384 entries across two starting flights, crushing its $250k GTD and generating $372,480, which was finally distributed amongst the top 49 players. Bennett earned her seat into this event for just $250, and survived Day 1 in the middle of the pack. Day 2 saw 49 players and went even better for Bennett. By the time the field whittled down to the final table, she had the massive chip lead.
Dessiree Bennett began the final table in a thundering fashion by eliminating Samuel Kim in ninth place and then sending Sean Byars in seventh place. Eliminations continued and a deal was reached during the four-handed play. As Bennett was the chip leader, she was declared the winner. She took home the title and $49,199, while Steve Blackmon, Chad Roedersheimer, and Juan Mubarak took home payouts of $48,675, $41,735 and $40,891 respectively, as part of the four-way deal.
Expressing her feelings, Bennett said, “This is my first trophy,” said Bennett. “So we’ll find a really nice place for it, because we love the Hard Rock. They always have great tournaments, and we really love it here.”
$1,100 Platinum Stack No-Limit Hold’em Final Table Payouts
| Rank | First Name | Last Name | Prize |
| 1 | Dessiree | Bennett | $49,199* |
| 2 | Steve | Blackmon | $48,675* |
| 3 | Chad | Roedersheimer | $41,735* |
| 4 | Juan | Mubarak | $40,891* |
| 5 | Anibal | Pabon | $20,100 |
| 6 | Wayne | Leonard | $15,400 |
| 7 | Sean | Byars | $11,800 |
| 8 | Tanupat | Punjarojanakul | $9,200 |
| 9 | Samuel | Kim | $7,200 |
Shirley Rosario Claims 4th Omaha Ring At 2025 WSOPC Vegas
Prior to Bennett’s victory in Florida, Shirley Rosario overcame 121 entries in Event #6: $600 Omaha Eight or Better at the World Series of Poker Circuit at Horseshoe Las Vegas, claiming $15,792 and her fourth WSOPC ring – all of which have come in Omaha Eight or Better events. This was her first live title of 2025, following two final table scores. With the latest win, her total live earnings now reach an impressive $863,344.
The strong turnout for the $600 Limit Omaha 8 or Better resulted in a guarantee-busting prize pool of $62,315, which was shared by the top 19 finishers with the final two players taking home five-figure payouts.
Once Shirley Rosario seized the lead at the final table, she put up on a dominant showing, outlasting everyone on her way to victory. Eventually, she defeated Casey Schams, who banked $10,328 as the runner-up. Martin Schamaun took the final spot on the podium, pocketing $6,991.
Event #6: $600 Omaha Eight or Better Final Table Results
| Rank | Player Name | Prize |
| 1st | Shirley Rosario | $15,792 |
| 2nd | Casey Schams | $10,328 |
| 3rd | Martin Schamaun | $6,991 |
| 4th | Kathy Chang | $4,906 |
| 5th | Jonathan Breneman | $3,573 |
| 6th | Qinghai Pan | $2,704 |
| 7th | Mike Gabarick | $2,131 |
| 8th | David Tarbet | $1,751 |
| 9th | Alan Engel | $1,503 |
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Sources: Seminole Hard Rock Blog, WSOP and Poker.Org
