Jared Bleznick isn’t just back at the virtual felt — he’s tearing it apart. In a flurry of massive hands, wild swings, and high-stakes drama, Bleznick has reignited the top tiers of online poker with a run that’s got the entire poker world watching.
If you’ve been waiting for action at the highest stakes, this is it. Bleznick’s presence at $1000/$2000 PLO tables has delivered million-dollar stacks and six-figure calls that have railbirds hitting refresh by the second.
From ‘Harrington25’ to Heartfelt Veteran
Once known to the online world as ‘Harrington25’, Jared Bleznick is far from a new face.
He built his name during the golden years of online poker. But lately, it’s not just his playing that’s getting attention — it’s his voice. After a standout commentary run during the 2025 WSOP, he left the community with a genuine, emotional video.
It wasn’t scripted. It wasn’t slick. It was pure Jared.
“I still love the game,” he said, reflecting on how Chris Moneymaker’s 2003 Main Event win inspired his poker life.
He talked about his passion for sports cards, yes, but also his drive to grow poker in every form — from Draw and Stud to Omaha Hi/Lo. That raw honesty hit home for many. The game means something to him. And you can feel it.
Nosebleed Tables Back in the Spotlight
Not all poker games are created equal. And not all players can hang at $1k/$2k PLO.
Bleznick can.
Over the past few days, the high-stakes scene has exploded. Massive pots, crazy bluffs, and heads-up battles stretching hours have created the kind of online poker atmosphere many feared was gone for good.
It’s not just the money that’s catching attention. It’s the style. The reads. The grit.
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$500,000+ pots.
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Hero calls that leave commentators gasping.
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Over $1 million in front of Bleznick at one point.
These aren’t anomalies. They’re becoming nightly events.
Mizrachi, Mahomes and Moments That Matter
Some people drop compliments. Jared Bleznick drops bombs.
Calling Michael Mizrachi’s WSOP run “the greatest performance in the history of poker, gambling and sports” wasn’t a throwaway line. He meant it. He compared it — seriously — to the likes of Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes.
You could roll your eyes. Or you could watch the tape.
Mizrachi didn’t just win. He dominated. Twenty-one days of relentless deep runs, final tables, and absolute command over the felt.
And maybe that lit something in Jared, too. Because he’s now giving us his own chapter of brilliance, just a few weeks later.
Poker Fans Are Tuning In Again — and Staying
Online poker has been in a weird spot.
Yes, it’s still there. But the vibe? It was flickering.
Then Bleznick showed up and kicked open the door.
This isn’t nostalgia. It’s not some attempt at a comeback arc. It’s raw poker being played at a level that pulls you in and keeps you watching. And it’s happening live, online, in 2025.
One regular said in a forum post: “I haven’t watched a cash game stream in a year. I watched six hours of Bleznick last night. He makes the game feel alive again.”
There’s something in that. He’s not flashy. He’s not perfect. But damn, he’s interesting.
The Data Doesn’t Lie
Poker is emotional, but let’s not ignore the numbers. Online traffic at top high-stakes PLO tables saw a noticeable uptick in the first few days of August.
Let’s break it down.
| Date | Average Viewers (PLO 1k/2k tables) | Number of Unique Tables | Estimated Peak Stack (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | 2,300 | 2 | $800,000 |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 3,100 | 3 | $1,050,000 |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 4,000 | 4 | $1,250,000 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 4,400 | 3 | $1,120,000 |
The upward trend is clear. People are watching. And playing. And depositing.
It’s not a one-man show, of course. But Bleznick is the clear headline act.
Why This Run Feels Different
Maybe it’s the post-WSOP glow. Maybe it’s nostalgia.
Or maybe it’s something else — a feeling that we’re watching a player who’s not just talented, but genuinely in love with the game again.
He doesn’t need to grind. He’s got his sports card business. He’s done commentary. He’s played the biggest tournaments in the world. But here he is — sitting in front of a screen, battling hand after hand, laughing and talking trash, locked in like it’s 2010 again.
And people are here for it.
One poker streamer said: “Jared doesn’t care about looking cool. He just plays. It’s not perfect GTO — it’s heart and instinct. That’s what people love.”
What Comes Next?
That’s the big question.
Will this spark more pros to return to the online grind? Could it lead to a new boom in PLO? Is this just a flash in the pan, or something bigger?
No one knows for sure. But one thing’s clear: Jared Bleznick is having a moment. And for the first time in a while, online poker feels like must-watch TV again.
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