| John Wasnock | |
|---|---|
| Residence | North Bend, Washington, U.S. |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Highest WSOP Main Event finish | 2nd, 2025 |
John Wasnock is an American poker player from North Bend, Washington. He was the runner-up in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event at Horseshoe Las Vegas, finishing second to Michael Mizrachi and earning US$6,000,000 from a field of 9,735 entrants. [1] [2]
Before the 2025 Main Event, Wasnock had modest live tournament results. Coverage ahead of the final table noted he had roughly $143,000 in live cashes and entered the final nine as the chip leader with 108,100,000 chips. [3] [4] [5]
During the final stages of the tournament, Wasnock remained among the top stacks. Entering the four-handed finale on 16 July, he was second in chips with 94,500,000. [6] He ultimately reached heads-up play against Mizrachi; the final hand saw Wasnock’s flopped two pair (ace–nine) overtaken when Mizrachi turned a flush, sealing Wasnock’s second-place finish for $6,000,000. [2]
Local and regional outlets reported Wasnock’s result and hometown, identifying him as a North Bend resident and highlighting his $6,000,000 payday. [7] [8] Post-event interviews described him as a recreational player reflecting on the experience and the life-changing prize. [9]
Coverage during the Main Event listed Wasnock’s hometown as North Bend, Washington; he attended the final table with support from family and friends. [3]