WSOP 2015: Kitten Tweets, Colossus Chaos, and Phil Hellmuth's Drama

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2015 was filled with unexpected moments, from Mélanie Weisner's kitten tweets to the chaotic Colossus tournament and Phil Hellmuth's emotional rollercoaster.

Mélanie Weisner kicked off the WSOP with a series of tweets featuring a kitten, setting a high standard for cuteness that other players found hard to match. Her tweets included captions like "Этот котёнок сразу находит уютное местечко, где можно подремать" and "Обещаю, это последняя!"

In a surprising turn of events, a player in the $25,000 buy-in high roller tournament at Aria paid the entry fee but left quietly after receiving a $125 tournament ticket. The situation sparked discussions among players and observers, with comments ranging from speculation about the player's intentions to the fairness of the tournament's handling of the incident.

The #5 Colossus tournament was a highlight of the WSOP, with a buy-in of $500+$65, 22,374 registrations, and a total prize pool of $11,187,000. The first place prize was $638,880, which drew mixed reactions from players and spectators. Some praised the tournament's scale, while others criticized the relatively low first place prize compared to the total prize pool.