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Leonor "Leo" Margets Makes History as First Woman in 30 Years to Reach WSOP Main Event Final Table

Leonor “Leo” Margets, a 41-year-old poker pro from Barcelona, has made history by being the first woman to reach the World Series of Poker Main Event final table since 1995.

With over $2 million in career winnings and a previous WSOP bracelet, Margets has a chance to become the first woman ever to win poker’s ultimate prize of $10 million this year.

She will be competing against eight others, including chip leader John Wasnock and seven-time WSOP bracelet winner Michael Mizrachi.

The field of 9,735 total entrants represents the third-largest in WSOP Main Event history, with play continuing until Wednesday.

Leo Margets has made history as the first woman in 30 years to reach the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table, following in the footsteps of Barbara Enright.

 

The 41-year-old from Barcelona, already a WSOP bracelet winner, now stands just steps away from becoming the event’s first female champion.

 

Margets’ journey was punctuated by a pivotal win against Sergio Veloso, boosting her position among the nine finalists with over 53 million chips.

 

John Wasnock leads the table with 108.1 million chips, while Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi and other international contenders promise fierce competition.

 

The 2025 Main Event drew 9,735 entrants and will crown its winner this week at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas amid an extreme heat warning for the city.

 

Margets’ breakthrough inspires aspiring female players and marks a turning point in poker’s legacy.

 

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Margets will join eight others battling for the coveted championship when action begins at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Leading the chip counts is John Wasnock, a 50-year-old from North Bend, Wash., who brings 108.1 million chips to the table. The relative unknown has already far exceeded his previous career-high cash of $56,330.

Seven-time WSOP bracelet winner Michael Mizrachi sits second with 93 million chips, seeking to cap off a remarkable summer. The 44-year-old Las Vegas pro already claimed his record fourth Poker Players Championship title this year and could add $10 million to his $19 million in career earnings.

Leonor “Leo” Margets of Barcelona is set to break barriers at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, reaching the final table on Tuesday in Las Vegas — the first woman to do so since Barbara Enright in 1995.

 

At age 41, Margets has already earned more than $2 million and a WSOP bracelet, now standing just steps away from claiming poker’s top prize of $10 million.

 

She faces stiff competition from chip leader John Wasnock of Washington, seasoned Las Vegas pro Michael Mizrachi, and several international contenders, with the final table drawn from a historic 9,735 entrants.

 

Margets credits her marathon running past for her resilience, as she vies to become the first woman ever to win the WSOP Main Event and inspire a whole new generation in the poker world.

 

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