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French Poker Pros Dominate Wynn Summer Classic 2025
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Las Vegas, NV – While French poker players are still seeking a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet this year, thay’re cleaning up at other Las Vegas casinos. Following Samuel Bifarella’s victory at the Venetian, Alexandre Reard and Cécile Ticherfatine secured extraordinary cashes at the Wynn Summer Classic. The winning streak continued with Romain Locquet and Alban Juen grabbing titles.
Ludovic Uzan Secures Third Place in $10,500 PKO Event
The Wynn Casino, located on the north end of the Strip, hosted a $10,500 PKO No-limit Hold’em tournament that drew 79 entries, creating a $790,000 prize pool. Santhosh Suvarna, who won a $250,000 WSOP bracelet last year, took first place for $114,165 after a deal with Ignacio Moron. However, French player Ludovic Uzan finished third, earning $61,380.
Did You Know? Progressive Knockout (PKO) tournaments award bounties for eliminating players, with a portion of each bounty added to the player’s own bounty.
$10,500 NLH PKO Results – Wynn Summer Classic 2025
| Place | Player | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santhosh Suvarna | $114,165* |
| 2 | Ignacio Moron | $114,165* |
| 3 | Ludovic Uzan | $61,380 |
| 4 | Fahredin Mustafov | $45,030 |
| 5 | Barak Wisbrod | $33,775 |
| 6 | Boris Kolev | $26,330 |
| 7 | Michael Berk | $21,090 |
| 8 | Manuel Fritz | $17,301 |
| 9 | Mathew Frankland | $14,694 |
| 10 | Brandon Wilson | $13,035 |
| 11 | Yulian Bogdanov | $13,035 |
Romain Locquet Wins $1,100 NLH Turbo Event
In the $1,100 NLH Turbo event, which had a $100,000 guarantee, 195 participants created a $211,125 prize pool. French players dominated the final table, with Thomas eychenne finishing eighth for $4,612 and Clement Michaud sixth for $8,597. Romain Locquet ultimately secured the victory, earning $46,536 after defeating Derek normand in heads-up play.
Results of the $1,100 NLH Turbo – Wynn Summer Classic 2025
| Place | Player | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romain Locquet | $46,536 |
| 2 | Derek Normand | $28,596 |
| 3 | Thomas Waters | $20,584 |
| 4 | Cagdas Ersoy | $15,573 |
| 5 | gregrory Pardo | $11,569 |
| 6 | Clement Michaud | $8,597 |
| 7 | Rodrigo Zouvi | $6,815 |
| 8 | Vlad-Victor Darie | $5,550 |
| 9 | Thomas Eychenne | $4,612 |
Alban Juen Claims Victory in Another $1,100 Event
Alban Juen continued the French success by winning another $1,100 event with a $250,000 guarantee. The tournament attracted 378 entries, boosting the prize pool to $368,550. After Hugues Girard finished tenth for $5,372, Juen went on to win the title and $72,526. This is Juen’s second consecutive year winning a Wynn Summer Classic tournament; he won a similar event last year for a career-best $380,767.
Pro Tip: When playing in multi-day tournaments, ensure you get adequate rest and nutrition to maintain focus and make optimal decisions.
Results of the $1,100 NLH – Wynn Summer Classic 2025
| Place | Player | gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alban Juen | $72,526 |
| 2 | I-Chun Chiu | $48,362 |
| 3 | Mathieu His | $37,197 |
| 4 | brad Kibel | $29,151 |
| 5 | Sameer Chaturvedi | $22,616 |
| 6 | Zongyan Jiang | $17,214 |
| 7 | Thuy Nguyen | $12,845 |
| 8 | Antonio Vargas Alvarado | $9,369 |
The Enduring Appeal of Poker Tournaments
Poker tournaments, like those at the Wynn Summer Classic, continue to draw players from around the globe due to their structured format, potential for large payouts, and the competitive atmosphere. The rise of online poker has further fueled interest,with many players using online platforms to hone their skills before competing in live events.The Wynn Summer Classic, in particular, has become a popular stop on the poker circuit, known for its diverse range of events and
