Benjamin Rolle won the WSOP Online Main Event 2025 and $3.9 million
Benjamin Rolle became the champion of the WSOP Online Main Event 2025, winning his first gold bracelet and earning $3,900,707 in the biggest online tournament of the year.
Benjamin Rolle claimed victory in the WSOP Online 2025 Main Event, winning his first gold bracelet and the top prize of $3,900,707. The $5,000 buy-in tournament attracted 5,961 entries, creating an impressive prize pool of $28,314,750. At the final table, Rolle confidently leveraged his chip lead, leaving behind some of the toughest opponents and proving the effectiveness of his strategy at the highest level of online poker. Context: What is the WSOP Online Main Event and Who is Benjamin Rolle The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is the largest and most prestigious series of poker tournaments in the world, annually bringing together the best players from across the globe. In recent years, traditional offline events have been joined by online tournaments, with the WSOP Online Main Event holding a special place thanks to its large buy-in and massive prize pool. In 2025, the buy-in for the main online event was $5,000, and the number of participants reached 5,961, resulting in a prize pool of $28,314,750—one of the largest in online poker history. Benjamin Rolle, known by the nickname bencb789 , is well known in the poker community not only as a professional player but also as the founder of the training platform Raise Your Edge. His platform offers strategies, coaching, and free materials for players looking to improve their game. Rolle is also an active poker streamer, sharing hands and analysis with his audience. This victory is especially meaningful for Rolle, as last year he also made the final table of the WSOP Online Main Event, but finished only eighth after starting the final with a short stack. In 2025, the situation was different: Rolle entered the final table as the chip leader and confidently controlled the action. Final Table Action: Key Hands and Eliminations The final table of the WSOP Online Main Event 2025 was marked by a high level of competition and tense moments. Eight finalists battled for the top prize and the champion’s title. The First Wave of Eliminations: Chen and Ben Yacov Zengxiang Chen started the final table with an average stack, but a few unlucky hands left him short. Trying to double up, Chen three-bet all-in for just under nine big blinds with A♦J♠ against Anatoly Zlotnikov’s open with A♥10♦ . Zlotnikov called, and the board Q♦7♣Q♠4♦10♣ kept Chen ahead until the river, but the ten on the river gave Zlotnikov the win and sent Chen out in ninth place. He was soon followed by Amit Ben Yacov. He three-bet all-in for his 17 big blinds with A♥J♦ against Felix Rabas’s open, who held pocket aces. A jack on the turn gave Ben Yacov hope, but the river didn’t improve his hand, and he finished in eighth place. Decisive Hands: Rolle Regains the Lead At this point, Rolle, who had lost part of his chip lead, played a key hand against Andreas Christoforou. Rolle min-raised from the button with A♦K♠ , and Christoforou shoved 20 big blinds from the small blind with 7♥7♦ . Rolle instantly called, and the flop gave him a straight, leaving his opponent drawing dead by the turn. This win returned Rolle to the chip lead, while Christoforou exited in seventh place. Next, Santiago Plante went all-in from the small blind with K♠7♣ , and Rolle quickly called from the big blind with A♥10♦ . On the 10♥3♠4♠6♦4♥ board, Rolle made top pair and knocked out Plante, increasing his stack and solidifying his lead. Fifth and Fourth Place: Rabas and Smiljkovic Two quick hands followed: Felix Rabas eliminated Marco Agustin Perez, sending him to fifth place. Then Anatoly Zlotnikov won a classic coin flip with K♠Q♦ against Daniel Smiljkovic’s pocket sixes, knocking Smiljkovic out in fourth. Three Players Left: Key Hand Between Rolle and Rabas With three players remaining, the stacks evened out, setting the stage for a battle over every chip. In one of the key hands, Zlotnikov folded on the button, Rolle called 3,500,000 from the small blind with A♥K♣ , and Rabas raised to 12,250,000 from the big blind with A♠9♠ . Rolle responded with a three-bet to 26,250,000, after which Rabas shoved all-in, covering Rolle’s stack (just over 87,000,000). Rolle instantly called. The flop K♦8♠6♠ gave Rolle top pair but left Rabas with a flush draw. The turn 8♦ and river K♥ improved Rolle to a full house, giving him a massive double-up and putting him back in the lead. A few hands later, Rabas was eliminated in third place, losing to Zlotnikov’s pocket aces. Heads-Up: Quick Finish and Rolle’s Triumph The final showdown between Benjamin Rolle and Anatoly Zlotnikov lasted only a few hands. In the first, Rolle doubled up with A-K against Zlotnikov’s K-J , leaving his opponent with just nine big blinds. In the decisive hand, Zlotnikov limped from the small blind with A♠9♥ and called Rolle’s all-in with K♠Q♠ . On the 5♠K♥2♥ flop, Rolle made top pair, and the turn J♠ left Zlotnikov needing an ace. The river K♦ sealed Rolle’s victory, making him the WSOP Online Main Event 2025 champion and awarding him $3,900,707. WSOP Online Main Event 2025 Final Table Results 1st place: Benjamin Rolle — $3,900,707 2nd place: Anatoly Zlotnikov — $2,918,572 3rd place: Felix Rabas — $2,186,195 4th place: Daniel Smiljkovic — $1,637,228 5th place: Marco Agustin Perez — $1,226,129 6th place: Santiago Plante — $918,494 7th place: Andreas Christoforou — $687,990 8th place: Amit Ben Yacov — $515,434 9th place: Zengxiang Chen — $386,001 Analysis of Key Hands and Strategic Decisions The final table of the WSOP Online Main Event 2025 was a real test for all participants. The most important moments included: Precise shoves by short stacks, like Chen and Ben Yacov, who were forced to take risks to double up but ran into strong hands. The key hand between Rolle and Christoforou, where "bencb" regained the lead by winning a flip with overcards against a pair. Stack dynamics: after Plante’s elimination, Rolle firmly established himself as the chip leader and began putting pressure on the remaining opponents. The three-handed battle, where aggression and timely three-bets allowed Rolle to score a massive double-up against Rabas, effectively deciding the tournament’s outcome. A fast and aggressive heads-up, where Rolle didn’t give his opponent a chance to come back, capitalizing on his chip advantage. Rolle’s victory is not only a result of his skill but also a testament to the effectiveness of his training methods, as he is himself a coach and author of poker strategies. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, this news is a great reason to reflect on their own progress in the game. Benjamin Rolle’s victory in the WSOP Online Main Event shows that even in the biggest online tournaments, success comes to those who systematically work on their strategy, analyze hands, and aren’t afraid to learn from the best. The WSOP Online 2025 final table clearly demonstrates the importance of proper stack management, timely shoves and three-bets, and the ability to adapt to table dynamics. These skills can and should be developed in PPPoker club games, where the tournament format and structure allow you to practice different scenarios. Finally, Rolle’s experience as a streamer and coach is a reminder: sharing hands, discussing tricky spots, and getting feedback is an effective path to growth. Use the opportunities in PPPoker clubs for joint learning, sharing experiences, and regular practice to be ready for big wins in the future.