Chad Eveslage Wins 2022 WSOP $25,000 High Roller for $1.4 Million

Chad Eveslage won the 2022 WSOP $25,000 High Roller event for $1,415,610. The event had 251 entries and a prizepool of $5,929,875. Notable players who made it to the final table included Koray Aldemir, Chris Brewer, and Josh Arieh. Chad Eveslage defeated Jake Schindler heads-up to win the tournament. Jake Schindler was the runner-up, earning $874,015.

Chad Eveslage was happy with his win and praised the venue. He told reporters afterwards: 'I feel good. It's nice to win. It's a lot of money after a tough tournament. The venue is great; it's definitely an upgrade from the Rio!'

Eveslage's victory was a significant moment, as it marked his first WSOP gold bracelet win. The tournament was intense, with fierce competition among some of the game’s biggest players. Notable early casualties included Daniel Negreanu, Justin Bonomo, and Matt Berkey. Phil Ivey, David Peters, Freddie Deeb, Joe McKeehen, and Alex Foxen also made it to the money but did not advance to the final day.