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Liv Boeree Makes History with Record-Breaking $2.8M Cash at WSOP Paradise

Liv Boeree Makes History with Record-Breaking $2.8M Cash at WSOP Paradise
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  • Last updated on: December 30, 2024 · 2 minutes to read

Yesterday, Liv Boeree has etched her name into poker history with a fourth-place finish in the 2024 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event. Her $2.8 million payday is the largest ever by a female poker player, surpassing the previous record and cementing her legacy as one of the greats.

A Remarkable Performance on a Global Stage

The WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, held at the Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas, featured one of the most competitive $25,000 buy-in fields in poker history. With a record-setting $50 million guaranteed prize pool, the tournament attracted the best in the game, all vying for a share of the colossal payouts. Boeree entered the final table in fourth place and maintained her position against elite competition.

Boeree entered the final table in fourth place and maintained her position against elite competition, navigating critical hands, such as a pivotal double-up with pocket queens against an aggressive opponent early in the final table session. Boeree also managed to avoid elimination in a high-pressure spot when she folded a marginal hand facing a potential knockout on the bubble of a significant pay jump. Still, if we had to talk about one moment in particular, it would have to be her deep run in a tournament filled with highlights. Boeree was ultimately eliminated in fourth place after her ace-queen suited failed to improve against Stephen Chidwick’s pocket kings in a crucial all-in confrontation.

The WSOP Paradise Super Main Event drew some of the biggest names in poker. Below is a breakdown of the final table results:

PlacePlayerPayout
1stYinan Zhou$6,000,000
2ndMarcelo Aziz Jr.$4,600,000
3rdMustapha Kanit$3,600,000
4thLiv Boeree$2,800,000
5thChristopher Nguyen$2,100,000
6thMichael Addamo$1,650,000
7thJustin Bonomo$1,300,000
8thVadzim Lipauka$1,000,000
9thGeorge Lehmann$750,000

A Comeback to Remember

Boeree’s appearance at the WSOP Paradise marked her return to the competitive poker scene after years of retirement to focus on her “Win-Win Podcast,” a project centered on exploring solutions to global challenges. If anything, her deep run in one of the year’s toughest tournaments demonstrates her ability to transition back into high-stakes play and deliver a historic performance.

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Liv Boeree

While Boeree’s focus remains on her endeavors outside of poker, her achievement at WSOP Paradise serves as a reminder of her exceptional talent. Her fourth-place finish not only set a new benchmark for female players but also reignited interest in her future appearances on the felt — whether as a competitor or an inspiration.

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