The World Poker Tour World Championship festival at Wynn Las Vegas continues to deliver elite-level poker action, and one of the game’s most accomplished tournament professionals has added another prestigious title to his résumé. Darren Elias, a BetMGM ambassador and four-time World Poker Tour champion, captured the $25,000 buy-in High Roller, earning $631,800 and the coveted Wynn replica trophy.
With the victory, Elias further cemented his legacy as one of the most consistent performers in modern tournament poker, pushing his career live earnings to over $15 million, according to The Hendon Mob.
Another Major Title for a World Poker Tour Legend
Elias is one of only two players in history to win four World Poker Tour titles, tied with Brian Altman, and his latest triumph came against a stacked field filled with some of the best high-stakes players in the world. He sealed the win by defeating Neil Warren in heads-up play, closing out the tournament by winning a crucial race to end the match.
While Warren fell just short of the title, his deep run was rewarded with a $398,275 payday.
Stacked High Roller Field at Wynn Las Vegas
The $25K no-limit hold’em High Roller drew a formidable lineup, featuring top-tier talent from across the global poker circuit. The final table was particularly brutal, including:
- Jason Koon (PokerStars ambassador)
- Brock Wilson
- Ben Tollerene
- Punnat Punsri, the current 2025 GPI Player of the Year points leader
Even by high-roller standards, the level of competition was exceptional, making Elias’ run to the title all the more impressive.
Key Eliminations at the Final Table
The path to victory was anything but easy. Brock Wilson exited in ninth place for $63,400, followed shortly by Jason Koon in eighth for $75,650, slightly easing the pressure but leaving plenty of danger still in play.
The remaining eliminations played out as follows:
- 7th – Dinesh Alt ($92,800)
- 6th – Ben Tollerene ($116,800)
- 5th – David Chen ($153,000)
- 4th – Connor Rash ($203,000)
- 3rd – Punnat Punsri ($277,125)
With Punsri’s elimination, the stage was set for a heads-up showdown between Elias and Warren, which ultimately went Elias’ way.
Closing a Breakthrough Year for Darren Elias
The win caps off an already memorable year for Elias. Earlier this summer, he finally captured his first WSOP bracelet, shedding the long-standing label of being among the best players without one. That milestone, combined with this High Roller victory at the WPT World Championship festival, underscores the veteran pro’s continued dominance across poker’s biggest stages.
World Poker Tour World Championship Festival Nears Its Climax
The WPT World Championship festival at Wynn Las Vegas is set to conclude on Sunday, but not before its two marquee events—the WPT World Championship and the WPT Prime Championship—crown their respective champions.
With elite fields, massive prize pools, and historic implications still to come, the festival continues to reaffirm its status as one of the premier destinations on the global poker calendar.
Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darren Elias | $631,800 |
| 2 | Neil Warren | $398,275 |
| 3 | Punnat Punsri | $277,125 |
| 4 | Connor Rash | $203,000 |
| 5 | David Chen | $153,000 |
| 6 | Ben Tollerene | $116,800 |
| 7 | Dinesh Alt | $92,800 |
| 8 | Jason Koon | $75,650 |
| 9 | Brock Wilson | $63,400 |
