Fan Favorites Revealed for the 2025 WSOP Main Event
With the World Series of Poker Main Event drawing closer, PokerOrg has pulled back the curtain on the five players chosen most frequently in their Pick 3 contest — a fan-driven exercise that offers a revealing snapshot of who the poker community is most excited to watch this summer.
What the Picks Tell Us
Popularity contests like Pick 3 aren't just fun sideshows — they're a real-time barometer of public sentiment around the game's biggest names. The players who rise to the top tend to share a few traits:
- High visibility — whether from streaming, content creation, or deep Main Event runs in recent years
- Consistent results — a track record that makes backing them feel reasonable to a broad audience
- Compelling storylines — narratives that extend beyond the felt and into the broader poker conversation
It's worth noting that fan popularity and actual deep-run probability don't always align. The Main Event field routinely tops 8,000 entries, meaning even the very best players face a grueling path to a final table. Still, the overlap between who fans pick and who actually runs deep is an interesting tension to track as the tournament unfolds.
Why This Matters for the Broader Poker Community
Events like Pick 3 lower the barrier to engagement for casual fans and newer players, creating a shared conversation around the Main Event that goes well beyond tournament results. When the community rallies around specific players, it tends to drive viewership, rail energy, and overall excitement for the game's marquee event.
For a full breakdown of which five players topped the leaderboard — and how the selection numbers stacked up — head over to the full article.