Record-breaking prizes at Seminole RRPO 2025: Dussan and Kolev among the champions

The Seminole Hard Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open 2025 series set a historic prize pool record of $12.4 million. The winners were Dussan and Kolev.

From November 19 to December 3, 2025, the Seminole Hard Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open (RRPO) took place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The organizers guaranteed over $7.5 million in prizes across 52 tournaments, but the series exceeded expectations: there were a total of 16,636 entries, and the overall prize pool reached $12,391,160. This result was historic — representatives of the venue reported that over 56 major series since 2011, more than $600 million in prizes have been awarded at Seminole Hard Rock. Main Events and Records of the 2025 RRPO Series The main event of the series was the WPT Seminole RRPO Championship with a $3,500 buy-in, which attracted 1,224 entries. The winner was Kevin Nee, who received $605,100 and a $10,400 ticket to the WPT World Championship. However, the RRPO included dozens of other tournaments with large prize pools and standout winners. The organizers noted that the series broke several records for the number of participants and total prize money awarded. Tournaments with big guarantees and massive fields stood out in particular, as did the achievements of players who managed to win two titles in a single series. Dario Dussan’s Standout Performance: Two Titles and Victory in the Largest Tournament The 2025 RRPO series kicked off with Event #1: $400 Deep Stack NLH, held from November 19 to 24. The tournament guaranteed $2 million in prizes, but thanks to 6,853 entries — the third highest in Florida’s history — the final prize pool grew to $2,261,160. The winner was Dario Dussan, who started Day 2 with one of the shortest stacks. However, by the final table, he controlled 40% of all chips and never gave up the lead until his victory. For first place, Dario Dussan received $278,150. Event #1: $400 Deep Stack NLH — Final Table Results 1st place: Dario Dussan — $278,150 Dario Dussan’s success didn’t end there. Later, he won Event #47: $3,000 PLO, which had 62 entries, earning another $61,075. Thus, Dario Dussan became a two-time champion of the 2025 RRPO series. Boris Kolev: Back-to-Back Wins in the Highest Buy-In Tournaments Another star of the series was Boris Kolev, who also claimed two titles, both in the highest buy-in tournaments. First, he won Event #40: $10,000 NLH, which had 68 players. In heads-up, Kolev defeated Alex Keating and took home $226,100. The final table of Event #40 looked like this: 1st place: Boris Kolev — $226,100 2nd place: Alex Keating 3rd place: Clemen Deng — $79,135 4th place: Cherish Andrews — $56,525 5th place: Brock Wilson — $43,605 The next day, Boris Kolev was back on top, winning Event #45: $25,500 High Roller NLH. The tournament had 51 participants and a prize pool of $1,259,700. For his victory, Kolev received $465,900 and his second title of the series. Event #45: $25,500 High Roller NLH — Final Table Results 1st place: Boris Kolev — $465,900 Yuval Bronshtein Catches Up to the All-Time Trophy Record In Event #39: $400 Deep Stack PLO8, Yuval Bronshtein emerged victorious, outlasting 63 opponents and winning $7,475. This win earned him his 15th SHRP Major Series trophy, tying him with Raminder Singh for the most titles in the series’ history. Yuval Bronshtein began collecting trophies in 2021 and has added to his collection every year since. In 2025 alone, he won five trophies at major series at Seminole Hard Rock, including three at the 2025 Showdown. Statistics and Historic Milestones of the 2025 RRPO Series Total number of tournaments: 52 Total number of entries: 16,636 Total prize pool: $12,391,160 Total prizes awarded at Seminole Hard Rock since 2011: over $600 million Largest fields: Event #1 — 6,853 entries (3rd largest in Florida history) Two players with two titles in the series: Dario Dussan and Boris Kolev Upcoming Major Events at Seminole Hard Rock The next major event on the schedule is the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open Championship with a $3,500 buy-in and a $3 million guarantee, taking place January 16–20, 2026. Throughout the entire Lucky Hearts Poker Open festival from January 6 to 21, 58 trophies will be awarded, and the total guaranteed prize pool will be nearly $9 million. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, news from major live series like the RRPO is not only a source of inspiration but also a valuable benchmark for developing their own game. First, the results of Dario Dussan and Boris Kolev show that smart stack management and the ability to perform in different formats (NLH, PLO, high rollers) allow players to succeed even in the largest and toughest fields. This is also relevant for online players: versatility and adapting to different tournament structures are key to consistent results. Second, the massive fields and record prize pools at live series confirm that interest in deep stack tournaments with affordable buy-ins (like Event #1 for $400) remains very high. PPPoker clubs regularly host similar tournaments, where you can hone your long-game skills and prepare for more serious events. Finally, the achievements of players like Yuval Bronshtein are a reminder that regular participation and constant improvement are the keys to growth in poker. Use the opportunities in PPPoker clubs for regular practice, taking part in series, and raising your level so you’re ready to compete for big prizes both online and offline.