**Card Player Poker Tour Venetian: Dan Stavila Wins Main Event with a Straight Flush

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**Card Player Poker Tour Venetian: Dan Stavila Wins Main Event with a Straight Flush - $167,067**

2025-02-16 - RICHARD Fabien

Thanks to a spectacular hand that turned the tournament around, Dan Stavila, a professional Moldovan player, was able to capitalize on this opportunity and emerge victorious over a field of 588 players.

During the initial hands of the final table, an astonishing confrontation captivated the audience: Dan Stavila achieved a royal flush with only one card remaining in the deck, eliminating an opponent and taking a decisive lead. This stroke of luck not only strengthened his position but also left a lasting impression on the audience.

A high-stakes poker spectacle at the Venetian

In addition to this memorable hand, the final table saw numerous twists and turns, and daring strategies. The participants displayed a high level of play, making each decision critical and every pot fiercely contested. Stavila, with his experience and composure, navigated these turbulent waters and ultimately secured the coveted title.

This victory earned Stavila a total of 167.076 $ against Cody Wiegmann, making it his second-largest career win, following his second place at the 2024 World Poker Tour Montreal Main Event, where he won 205.520 $. This success brings his live tournament earnings to nearly 987.000 $. Additionally, he gains 840 points towards the 2025 Player of the Year ranking, moving him closer to the top 30.

The tournament, with a buy-in of 1600 $ and a million-dollar guarantee, attracted numerous poker talents. Among the players who reached the money places were prestigious names such as Anthony Zinno, a five-time WSOP bracelet winner and three-time WPT champion, Nicholas Pupillo, James Romero, Ryan Tosoc, Nipun Java, Darren Rabinowitz, Mitchell Halverson, Michael Rossitto, and Francis Anderson. These players all contributed to raising the level of competition and providing a high-quality poker experience for enthusiasts.

Despite the 588 entries, the tournament did not reach its guarantee, resulting in an overlay of over 160.000 $. Nevertheless, the event was a resounding success, showcasing emerging and established talents, and delivering intense and memorable poker moments.

Final Table Results of the 2025 Card Player Poker Tour Venetian Main Event :

1. Dan Stavila – 167.076 $

2. Victor Shih – 120.054 $

3. Ryan Laplante – 87.416 $

4. Cody Wiegmann – 64.499 $

5. Evan Sandberg – 48.232 $

6. Paul Lozano Martin – 36.561 $

7. Michael Rossitto – 27.876 $

8. Francis Anderson – 21.456 $

9. Mitchell Halverson – 16.543 $

(Photo credit: Venetian Poker)