The 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event delivered yet another unforgettable moment when two players were eliminated simultaneously at the same table in a dramatic double knockout — or Doppel-K.o.. The $10,000 buy-in event, known for its intensity and high-stakes drama, continues to produce jaw-dropping hands as the field narrows toward the money bubble.

The Hand That Changed Everything

The double elimination took place during Level 12 on Day 3 of the tournament. With blinds climbing and average stacks tightening, tension was high across the Amazon Room. One table saw a massive pre-flop confrontation involving three players — two of whom were past online qualifiers, and one a seasoned pro with a large stack.

The hand began with the short-stacked Player A moving all-in with A♥ Q♠. Player B, holding 10♦ 10♣, pushed in over the top. The chip leader at the table, sitting with K♠ K♦, made the snap-call, covering both opponents.

The Board and the Fallout

The flop came J♦ 7♣ 2♠, favoring the kings but offering backdoor possibilities to the ace-queen. The turn, 4♥, changed nothing. The river, 8♣, sealed the fate of both short stacks.

Kings held up, knocking both players out of the tournament in a single hand and pushing the chip leader well above the average stack. The crowd nearby erupted in a mix of gasps and applause as the dealer pushed the mountain of chips to one side of the table.

Impact on the Tournament

While double eliminations are not uncommon in early stages of big-field events, seeing two players busted from the same table in a $10,000 championship-level tournament is always dramatic. It also reshaped the table dynamic completely, giving the big stack more leverage to control future pots.

With only a few hundred players remaining and the money bubble looming, every elimination brings players closer to life-changing payouts and poker immortality.

Reactions from the Rail

Friends and supporters of the eliminated players looked visibly stunned but applauded the effort and sportsmanship shown at the table. Meanwhile, the player who scored the double knockout maintained composure and quietly stacked his chips — a classic move in high-stakes poker where momentum can shift instantly.

Social media lit up with screenshots of the hand and commentary from fans who had been following the action via live updates. Some called it the hand of the day, others simply called it “brutal but beautiful.”