The 2025 Wynn Millions $3,000 buy-in no-limit hold’em main event attracted 1,003 entries, easily surpassing its $2 million guarantee. With a final prize pool of nearly $2.73 million, the tournament rewarded the top 119 finishers, making it one of the most competitive events of the year.
At the end of the intense battle, it was Harrison Gimbel who emerged victorious, adding another major title to his already stellar poker résumé. Gimbel, a triple crown winner, already boasts a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet, a World Poker Tour (WPT) title, and an EPT PokerStars Caribbean Adventure championship from 2010. With this latest win, Gimbel claimed $455,388 in prize money, bringing his career tournament earnings to $5,640,748.
Harrison Gimbel Rises in the POY Standings
In addition to the impressive payday, Harrison Gimbel earned 1,440 Card Player Player of the Year (POY) points, propelling him into 40th place in the 2025 POY standings presented by Global Poker. With this victory, Gimbel continues to solidify his reputation as one of the most consistent and successful players on the poker circuit.
Cecile Ticherfatine’s Career-Best Finish
The runner-up finish belonged to Cecile Ticherfatine, a WSOP Circuit ring winner from France, who earned a career-best $310,901. This event marked her third final-table finish in two weeks, following a seventh-place finish in the L.A. Poker Classic and a fourth-place result in a $2,200 six-max event earlier in the Wynn Millions festival.
Notable Deep Runs in the Wynn Millions
With 119 players making the money, many high-profile names went deep in the tournament, including:
- Andrew Lichtenberger (30th) – WSOP bracelet winner
- Dylan Smith (26th) – WPT champion
- Ankush Mandavia (20th) – WSOP bracelet winner
- Jesse Yaginuma (16th) – Three-time WSOP bracelet winner
- Jeremy Becker (15th) – Tournament grinder
- Elvyn Bello Santos (7th) – Recent L.A. Poker Classic runner-up
- Cole Ferraro (3rd) – WSOP bracelet winner
Cole Ferraro finished in third place, taking home $211,000, while Elvyn Bello Santos added another strong finish to his resume, placing seventh for $89,560.
Harrison Gimbel Adds to His Legacy
The Wynn Millions continues to establish itself as one of the premier poker series, consistently drawing top-tier talent and creating massive prize pools. This year’s event once again delivered high-stakes action, with Harrison Gimbel proving why he remains one of the most accomplished players in poker.
With another major title under his belt, Harrison Gimbel further cements his status among the game’s elite. Meanwhile, Cecile Ticherfatine’s breakout performance signals a rising star in the poker world. As the 2025 poker calendar continues, both players will be ones to watch in upcoming high-stakes tournaments.
