The first week of February crowned several new poker champions. In this report, we’ll highlight Jessie Bryant and Jacob Mitich, who dominated the 2025 WSOP Circuit Main Event and the bestbet Jacksonville Winter Open Main Event, respectively, to claim their titles.
Jessie Bryant Shipped the 2025 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica Main Event
The 2025 World Series of Poker Circuit Horseshoe Tunica has officially concluded, with Jessie Bryant crowned as the newest Main Event Circuit champion of the year. Bryant for his victory earned his career sixth circuit ring along with a six-figure score of $144,962. His latest victory pushed his accumulated live earnings past $1.1 million to rank 6th on Arkansas’ all-time money list.
The $1,700 buy-in no-limit hold’em main event saw a turnout of 487 players across two starting flights, generating a total prize pool of $737,805. The massive six-figure prize pool was split among the top 72 finishers, with the top 3 collecting a payday over $50k.
The final day of the main event began with six players, with Bryant being the most experienced player at the table with his five circuit rings. During the three-handed play, Bryant eliminated Donald Voyles in 3rd place for $66,100.
The heads-up battle between Bryant and Dylan Lemery was long and grueling, with a forth-and-back battle for the 1st place prize and the circuit ring. Eventually, it was Lemery who headed to the rail after the eight-six offsuit of Bryant cracked his pocket aces. Dylan Lemery picked the 2nd place collecting a payday close to six-figure of $96,983.
2025 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica Main Event Final Table Payouts
| Rank | Player | Payout |
| 1st | Jessie Bryant | $144,962 |
| 2nd | Dylan Lemery | $96,983 |
| 3rd | Donald Voyles | $66,100 |
| 4th | Mark Kehrees | $46,043 |
| 5th | Mickey Munlin | $32,762 |
| 6th | Billy Mcbrayer | $23,825 |
Source – WSOP Blog/PokerOrg
Jacob Mitich Triumphs the bestbet Jacksonville Winter Open Main Event
Jacob Mitich of Maryland is the newest champion of the bestbet Jacksonville Winter Open Main Event, earning a career-defining $93,841, and the coveted bestbet Jacksonville trophy. Mitch’s last tournament cash came in 2023 when he won the Potomac Winter Poker Open $400 NLH for an impressive $22,298, and now with his latest victory, the player has brought his lifetime earnings past $190k.
The $1,700 buy-in Main Event saw a turnout of 341 runners, smashing the guaranteed $300k for a total prize pool of $448,415. It was the top 43 players who ended up collecting a mini-cash of $2,320, while the top 8 players scored a double-digit payday.
As the three-handed play kicked off, Mitich eliminated Yi Li in 3rd place. Li picked up a payout of $46,007, while Mitich took a small chip lead over Charles King. King tried to close the gap before the final hand was dealt. The final hand saw King shoved holding 8d-7d and Mitich made the call with pocket sixes. The flop brought a flush draw for King, but the turn and the river were no help to him. Charles King finished in 2nd place taking home $62,561.
2025 bestbet Jacksonville Winter Open Main Event Final Table Payouts
| Rank | Player | Payout |
| 1st | Jacob Mitich | $93,841 |
| 2nd | Charles King | $62,561 |
| 3rd | Yi Li | $46,007 |
| 4th | Dustin Nelson | $34,238 |
| 5th | Jason Like | $25,787 |
| 6th | Nicholas Stiles | $19,659 |
| 7th | Carlos Vizoso | $15,173 |
| 8th | Brian Haas | $11,858 |
| 9th | Kelly Slay | $9,384 |
Source – bestbet YouTube
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