WSOP MAIN EVENT 2025 : Sam Jakubowicz in the running to make history

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WSOP MAIN EVENT 2025 : Sam Jakubowicz in the running to make history

2025-07-09 - Sebastien Dubois

Breakout star of the Winamax Team Pro Experience, Sam Jakubowicz is making an impressive run in the 2025 WSOP Main Event. In his very first appearance in Las Vegas, he ends Day 3 in the top 5 chip counts, proving he belongs among the game’s elite.

Sam Jakubowicz: The Amateur Turned Pro Under the Vegas

The story of Sam JAKUBOWICZ reads like a modern-day poker fairy tale. Unknown to the wider public just a few months ago, the young player has become the breakout star of the Team Pro Experience organized by Winamax. A unique initiative that gave one talented amateur the chance to live a full season in the shoes of a professional, mentored by members of the prestigious Team W.

Selected from thousands of applicants, Sam carved his path to final victory through sheer hard work, mental endurance, and strategic clarity. By his own admission, the journey was a full immersion: from range theory to ICM simulations, from mindset management to handling fatigue, he tackled every aspect of the profession. A comprehensive preparation designed for the deep end.

From the Streets of Paris to the Lights of Las Vegas

The ultimate reward: a full package to play the most prestigious tournament on the plane, he Main Event of the World Series of Poker. A $10,000 buy-in, thousands of players from around the globe, an electric atmosphere in the heart of the Horseshoe, and at the end of the road, a dream of poker immortality.

Thrown into this ultra-competitive jungle, Sam wasted no time making a name for himself. Focused, diligent, and thoroughly prepared, he navigated the early stages of the tournament without ever losing his cool. More impressively, he built up a healthy stack, flirting with the million-chip mark. A remarkable performance for a player taking on his very first Main Event.

At the table, Sam has shown both discipline and an instinct for the right spots. He’s pulled off some impressive hands, like a hero call with Ace-high that brought him back into the game after a long dry spell. But above all, it’s his calm demeanor that’s stood out: far from letting emotions take over, he plays with the quiet confidence of someone who knows exactly why he's there.

A Journey Worth Watching

As of this writing, Sam is still in contention at the heart of this poker marathon. Even better: he sits in the Top 5 of the overall leaderboard at the end of Day 3, a performance that now puts him among the most serious contenders for a deep run. With each level he clears, his place in the arena becomes more and more justified. More than just a one-off experience, this adventure could mark the start of a whole new chapter, one where a player becomes a pro not by title, but by merit.

Whatever cards the future holds, Sam JAKUBOWICZ has already won something no one can take away: the respect of a poker circuit he's only just discovering, but where he already looks right at home.

[Photo Credit : Caroline DARCOURT - Winamax]