Tyler Patterson etched his name into World Series of Poker history once again, capturing his second WSOP bracelet after a commanding run in Event #49: $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em at the 2025 WSOP in Las Vegas.
The longtime tournament pro from Everett, Washington, was unstoppable at the final table, eliminating each of the last five players in just over two hours en route to victory. For his efforts, Patterson banked $574,223, earned 1,440 Card Player Player of the Year points, and secured the most significant live tournament score of his two-decade-long poker career.
Patterson Adds Second WSOP Bracelet in Style
A familiar face in high-stakes tournament circles, Tyler Patterson already had a WSOP bracelet and a World Poker Tour title on his résumé. But this win — achieved through a blitzkrieg of knockouts at the final table — stands apart.
The final day began with 69 players still chasing gold. Among them were elite names like Brian Altman, Brian Hastings, Davidi Kitai, and Chris Moorman, but none could withstand the pace. Patterson and Matthew Wantman entered Day 2 among the chip leaders and seemed destined to clash.
By 8:30 p.m. local time, the final six were set, and the WSOP bracelet was within grasp.
Final Table Recap: All Patterson, All the Way
Patterson wasted no time asserting dominance. Holding red kings against Jakub Michalak‘s queens, he secured the first knockout in sixth place. From there, the momentum was unrelenting:
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Yohwan Lim was next. Despite holding A♦10♦ in a blind-vs-blind clash, Patterson’s A♥8♥ hit an 8 on the flop and held to send the Korean pro out in fifth.
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Andy Wilson fell in fourth when Patterson’s pocket jacks held strong against sevens.
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Then came a dramatic hand against Michael Walsh, who jammed with K♥J♥. Patterson called with Q♠7♣ and spiked a queen on the flop to reduce the field to two.
Patterson entered heads-up play against Matthew Wantman with a monstrous lead — more than 10-to-1 in chips. Moments later, it was all over.
In the final hand, Wantman moved all-in with J♥7♣, and Patterson called with A♣9♦. The board ran out A♦4♠3♠9♣6♦, securing Patterson’s second WSOP bracelet and one of the most efficient final table runs in recent memory.
A Missed Bracelet for Wantman
While Patterson celebrated, Matthew Wantman — a WPT champion with over $9 million in live earnings — came painfully close to his first WSOP bracelet. Despite a valiant effort, this marked only his fifth WSOP final table and second in a live event.
Final Table Payouts – Event #49: $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Patterson | United States | $574,223 |
| 2 | Matthew Wantman | United States | $382,774 |
| 3 | Michael Walsh | United States | $267,626 |
| 4 | Andy Wilson | United Kingdom | $189,863 |
| 5 | Yohwan Lim | South Korea | $136,701 |
| 6 | Jakub Michalak | Poland | $100,128 |
Two-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner Club Welcomes Patterson
Patterson’s second WSOP bracelet isn’t just another trophy — it cements his legacy as one of the most consistent and respected tournament grinders of his generation. With over $4 million in career earnings and now two pieces of WSOP gold, his place in poker history is secured.
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