There’s been no shortage of emotional moments at the World Series of Poker in recent years. Chris Brewer fought back tears after conquering the $250,000 Super High Roller in 2023, while Daniel Negreanu also let out the waterworks after ending an 11-year bracelet drought with his 2024 Poker Players Championship triumph.
But 2025’s most heartfelt bracelet moment may belong to Philip Sternheimer. The former partner at investment giant Hellman & Friedman broke down after completing a 13-year chase for WSOP gold by taking down the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship, good for $763,087.