2024 WSOP Daily Recap: Garth Yettick & Chance Kornuth Win Bracelets; Tarun Goyal & Kavin Shah Lead the Indian Charge to Day 4 of Main Event as Money Bubble Looms

The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas continues to heat up, with Day 43 bringing the field closer to the thrilling money bubble in Event #81: $10,000 WSOP Main Event World Championship. The tension is palpable, with the 1,530 remaining players vying for a spot in the coveted 1,517 paid positions.

But the Main Event wasn’t the only story of the day. Garth Yettick, an underdog with a single cash in 2005, defied the odds to win his first WSOP bracelet in Event #83: $1,500 Eight Game Mix 6-Handed. He bested poker veteran heads-up, who was vying for his seventh bracelet.

The renowned Chance Kornuth also had a breakthrough moment, ending a three-year bracelet drought and a lingering final table curse to claim his fourth WSOP title in Event #85: $1,000 Flip & Go No-Limit Hold’em Presented by GGPoker.

Back in the Main Event, the dream of a repeat victory and the $10 Million grand prize remains alive for five past champions. Among the Indian contingent, only four out of the initial 12 who entered Day 3 are still in contention. Tarun Goyal and Kavin Shah are leading the charge with substantial stacks, while Santhosh Suvarna and Siddarth Singhvi are also holding their own.

Event #87: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em saw WSOP bracelet winner Abhinav Iyer and Aditya S advance to Day 2, joining the ranks of 88 survivors. Akshay Bharadwaj and Sriharsha Doddapaneni, fresh from their Main Event exits, also participated in this event, making it into the money but falling short of advancing to Day 2.

Unfortunately, Event #84: $600 Ultra Stack No-Limit Hold’em marked the end of the road for all six Indian players who returned for Day 2. Yudhishter Jaswal emerged as the last Indian standing. The other five players, Avneesh Munjal, Vinay Patel, Rajesh Goyal, Raja Puttamsetty, and Muskan Sethi, managed to secure cashes, adding to India’s overall success at the series.

Day 43: What Happened?

Event #81: $10,000 WSOP Main Event World Championship shattered expectations with a record-breaking 10,112 entrants. Day 3 unfolded at the iconic Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, uniting 3,617 survivors from Day 2ABC and Day 2D. After five gruelling two-hour levels of play, the field was whittled down to 1,530 players, all determined to navigate the treacherous waters of the upcoming money bubble.

With a staggering $94,041,600 prize pool on the line, the tournament hovers just 13 eliminations away from the dreaded money bubble. Francisco Perez Moreno, a Spanish poker sensation who amassed a staggering 2.187 Million chips (273 BBs), emerged from the chaos as the undisputed chip leader. This remarkable feat, the only player to surpass the two-million chip mark on Day 3, is a rare occurrence in the Main Event’s storied history.

In hot pursuit are Justin Datloff with 1.819 Million chips and the accomplished Alex Livingston with 1.808 Million. Livingston, a seasoned pro with a third-place finish in the 2019 WSOP Main Event and a bracelet victory in the 2022 WSOP Event #9: $1,500 Seven Card Stud, is a formidable contender in the race for the title.

Joining the ranks of those with seven-figure stacks are Francis Anderson (1.655 Million), Ren Lin (1.57 Million), and Nacho Barbero (1.289 Million), all of whom are poised to make a deep run in this prestigious tournament.

Day 3 of the $10,000 WSOP Main Event World Championship saw a dozen Indian players enter the fray, but by the end of the day, only four remained standing, their dreams of Main Event glory still burning bright.

Tarun Goyal will lead the Indian charge for the second day of running. Starting Day 3 with a healthy 496,000 chips (198 BBs), this seasoned pro continued his upward trajectory, ending the day with an impressive 740,000 chips (93 BBs). This remarkable performance placed him 190th among the 1,530 survivors. With the money bubble looming, Goyal is now poised to secure his first-ever WSOP Main Event cash and maiden score in the 2024 WSOP.

High-stakes cash game regular Kavin Shah also enjoyed a successful Day 3, bagging 554,000 chips (69 BBs). Shah, who has already secured two scores in this series, including a final table appearance in Event #44: $2,000 No-Limit Hold’em and a deep run in Event #52: $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed, is eager to add a Main Event cash to his resume. His last WSOP Main Event cash was in 2017, when he finished in 446th place.

Santhosh Suvarna, India’s standout performer at the 2024 WSOP, with two bracelets and over $7 million in WSOP winnings ($6.025 Million this series), is yet to score in the Main Event. Despite entering Day 4 with a below-average stack of 322,000 chips (40 BBs), Suvarna’s recent successes, including his record-breaking win in Event #55: $250,000 Super High Roller No-Limit Hold’em and fifth place in Event #79: $50,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha, make him a dangerous contender. If he can find his rhythm, a deep run or even a final table appearance is well within his grasp.

With two prior online WSOP cashes under his belt, Siddarth Singhvi is determined to secure his first-ever score in a live bracelet event. Although he enters Day 4 with a challenging stack of 113,000 chips (14 BBs), his extensive experience in the domestic and Asian live circuits will undoubtedly serve him well as he navigates the treacherous path ahead.

While four Indian players advanced to Day 4 of the WSOP Main Event, eight others saw their dreams dashed on Day 3. Rahul Melwani, Arun Sriram, Sreekanth Narayan, Kunal Punjwani, Zarvan Tumboli, Sriharsha Doddapaneni, Akshay Bharadwaj, and Deepankur Gupta all fell short of making the cut.

Zarvan Tumboli provided a glimpse into the ups and downs of his day through his Instagram updates. He started Day 3 strong, spinning up his 133,000 starting stack to 230,000 by the first break. However, by the second break, he had lost some ground and was down to 145,000.

Enjoying dinner with Kavin Shah, he updated that his stack was around 20 BBs. Sadly, Tumboli’s Main Event journey ended in Level 14. He jammed his remaining 18 big blinds with only to run into the table chip leader’s . The board ran out , giving his opponent a full house and sending Tumboli to the rail.

While some Indian players faced disappointment, over a dozen Indian-origin players advanced to Day 4. Among them were Mukul Pahuja (768,000), Shashi Ramakrishna (722,000), Girish Venkatachaliah (517,000), Jeevan Nomula (434,000), Tarun Gulati (416,000), Nitesh Rawtani (397,000), Avi Mukherjee (381,000), Manas Gandhi (341,000), Aayush Patel (325,000), Ketan Shah (318,000), Rohit Mariwalla (283,000), Vikenty Shegal (240,000), Hardik Vyas (192,000), Smit Trivedi (191,000), Rahul Jaisingh (133,000), Kaushal Vasa (125,000), Mrityunjay Jha (97,000), Santhosh Amingad (86,000), and Manpreet Bal (86,000), many of them carrying healthy stacks and poised to make a deep run.

Poker legends Phil Ivey (597,000), Ethan “Rampage” Yau (504,000), and 2021 Main Event Champion Koray Aldemir (443,000) all comfortably navigated Day 3, positioning themselves in the middle of the pack.

However, Hall of Famers Erik Seidel (78,000) and Daniel Negreanu (74,000) face an uphill battle as they enter Day 4 with less than ten big blinds each.

The 2024 WSOP Main Event is proving to be a battle of attrition, with dreams shattered and poker legends falling by the wayside. Yet, amidst the carnage, one player stands out: Cody Daniels.

Daniels endured three days of relentless poker, amassing 356,000 chips for Day 4. But his journey is far from ordinary. Daniels, who captured the hearts of fans last year as he crossed the WSOP Main Event off his bucket list and managed to cash, is back despite facing a terminal illness. He’s determined to prove that the poker spirit can triumph over adversity.

“I feel destroyed, absolutely destroyed,” Daniels confessed, his voice raspy from exhaustion. “The first days were tolerable, but now I’m ripping at the seams. It gets worse every day, but I’m pushing through. My head is in the game, and I’m playing well. It might be acceptable to be five or ten minutes late tomorrow so I can get some rest; we’ll see.”

With millions of dollars and poker immortality at stake, Daniels is defying the odds. He’s set to achieve back-to-back in-the-money finishes, a feat that would be remarkable for any player, let alone one battling a terminal illness.

The day began with 3,617 players eager to etch their names in poker history. But the unforgiving nature of the tournament quickly became apparent. Hopes were crushed, dreams shattered, and the poker graveyard filled with fallen legends.

Early casualties included bracelet winners Ali Eslami, Rep Porter, and Ben Lamb, their Main Event aspirations fading into oblivion. They were followed by 2012 champion Greg Merson, Triple Crown winner Niall Farrell, and the always-entertaining Mike Matusow.

Even seasoned pros like Kevin Gerhart, Andrew Lichtenberger, Felipe Ramos, and Maria Konnikova couldn’t find their footing. As the day wore on, Nick Schulman, Julien Sitbon, and Christoph Vogelsang fought valiantly but were among the last few players eliminated on Day 3.

But the day’s most gripping drama unfolded just before the dinner break, a controversy that left players and spectators buzzing. In a scene straight out of a poker thriller, a potential angle shoot ignited a firestorm of accusations and heated emotions, leading to another player—who wasn’t even involved in the hand—being escorted out of the room and penalized.

The action began with Rayane Bouibeb on the button raising the pot, setting the stage for the controversy. The small blind folded, but the big blind, in a moment of confusion or perhaps gamesmanship, flashed his cards——without verbally declaring a fold, which is against tournament rules.

Bouibeb, the preflop raiser, seemingly assuming the big blind had folded, tossed his cards into the muck. But the big blind, realizing his error or sensing an opportunity, claimed he was still in the hand.

The floor supervisor summoned to untangle the web of confusion and accusations, made a controversial ruling: the pot was awarded to the big blind. This decision ignited a firestorm of indignation, particularly from Thomas Zanot, a player at the table who had been observing the hand with growing frustration.

Zanot, unable to contain his outrage, unleashed a torrent of criticism directed at Bouibeb’s actions. His passionate outburst caught the attention of tournament officials, who swiftly summoned security. Zanot, despite his protests, was politely but firmly escorted from the tournament area and handed a one-round penalty to be served after the 75-minute dinner break.

During his enforced exile, Zanot, still seething with righteous anger, shared his side of the story in an interview. “The button (Bouibeb) doesn’t speak English,” Zanot explained, his voice thick with frustration. “He said, please help me. And I tried to help him, but I was fired up … I was obviously very upset. I’m like, are you kidding me? … I’m trying to help this guy out.”

Zanot firmly believed that the big blind had intended to fold, and his actions were a clear signal of surrender. “It was very clear,” Zanot insisted. “He picked it up and showed it to the button like ‘I don’t have a defending hand. Good job.’ And then he’s like ‘floor’ and just scums for four and a half big blinds.”

The incident left a bitter taste in Zanot’s mouth, a stark reminder of the underhanded tactics that sometimes mar the game of poker. Yet, despite the controversy and his temporary banishment, Thomas Zanot (412,000) and Rayane Bouibeb (648,000) advanced to Day 4 with chips to spare.

Event #83: $1,500 Eight Game Mix 6-Handed was a captivating spectacle of mixed-game prowess. The event attracted 494 players, generating a prize pool of $659,490 and setting the stage for an exhilarating showdown among poker’s elite.

The final table was a constellation of poker luminaries boasting a combined 14 WSOP bracelets. With such a wealth of experience and talent, the competition was fierce, and the drama was palpable.

Emerging from the fray was Garth Yettick, a player who had been absent from the live tournament scene for two decades. Yettick’s path to this remarkable victory, his first-ever WSOP gold bracelet, was paved with resilience and a touch of fortune. Despite nursing a perilous short stack throughout most of the tournament, he outmanoeuvred many seasoned opponents, leveraging his extensive cash game experience to collect the top prize of $131,061 and etch his name in poker history.

The final table action unfolded swiftly, with Xiaochuan Zhang exiting first in seventh place ($14,397), followed by Marco Johnson in sixth ($19,614). Maxx Coleman‘s run came to an end in fifth place ($27,379), and start-of-day chip leader John Racener was eliminated in fourth place ($39,135) by John “Miami” Cernuto. Cernuto, despite eliminating Racener, couldn’t maintain momentum and fell in third place ($57,249), setting the stage for a thrilling heads-up battle between Yettick and Josh Arieh.

Josh Arieh, a six-time WSOP bracelet winner, seized an early advantage in the heads-up duel, amassing a commanding 5:1 chip lead. However, Yettick refused to back down. He survived a critical all-in Pot-Limit Omaha hand where his top two pair held against Arieh’s open-ended straight draw. This pivotal moment turned the tide in Yettick’s favour, and he began to chip away at Arieh’s lead.

In a dramatic No-Limit Hold’em hand, Yettick’s ace-queen won the race against Arieh’s pocket nines, giving him the chip lead for the first time. With the momentum firmly on his side, Yettick continued to apply pressure, grinding down Arieh’s stack.

Despite a brief resurgence in a 2-7 Triple Draw hand, Arieh ultimately succumbed in a final No-Limit Hold’em showdown. His ace-queen couldn’t withstand Yettick’s dominant ace-king, solidifying Yettick’s remarkable victory. Arieh collected $85,667 for his runner-up finish.

The Eight Game Mix event attracted 494 players, with the top 75 sharing in the $659,490 prize pool. Notable in-the-money finishes included Kenny Hsiung (18th for $5,395), Qiang Xu (28th for $4,516), Scott Seiver (39th for $3,447), Jeff Madsen (55th for $3,000), and Dylan Weisman (71st for $3,000).

In a thrilling conclusion at the Paris Convention Center, Chance Kornuth finally overcame a summer of near-misses to seize victory in Event #85: $1,000 Flip & Go No-Limit Hold’em. Outlasting a massive field of 1,088 players, Kornuth claimed his fourth gold bracelet and a $155,446 top prize, ending a three-year bracelet drought in spectacular fashion.

Thailand’s Kannapong Thanarattrakul, the country’s #2 ranked player, made a valiant run for his first bracelet but ultimately settled for the runner-up position and a $103,633 payday.

The Flip & Go format, known for its unique “flip” stage, saw 136 players advance to Day 2 after winning their initial eight-person Pineapple-style flip. These lucky survivors began Day 2 with 160,000 chips (80 BBs) and a guaranteed minimum payout of $2,200.

The 2024 edition of this electrifying tournament saw a slight increase in entries from the previous year’s 1,022, continuing its growing popularity since its debut in 2022.

After several deep runs this summer, Kornuth finally crossed the finish line, following a near miss in Event #39: $50,000 High Roller No-Limit, where he finished second. Reflecting on his win, Kornuth said, “I’ve made a pile of final tables without a W. So even though it’s a smaller one, it feels incredible.” He added, “I think it’s fun, but a little bit gimmicky at the same time,” acknowledging the unique format of the Flip & Go. Remarkably, Kornuth was in for just three bullets, fewer than many of his professional peers.

The tournament’s turbo structure ensured non-stop action, with blinds escalating rapidly and players forced to make quick decisions. Within just four hours, more than half the field had been eliminated. Among the early casualties were notable pros Galen Hall (130th), Andrew Kelsall (127th), Michael Moncek (121st), and Jared Bleznick (119th), who all received the minimum payout.

Other notable eliminations included Scott Seiver (86th for $2,400), Mike Watson (81st for $2,400), Toby Lewis (65th for $2,818), and Chris Brewer (59th for $3,135).

As the final 24 players converged at the Horseshoe Event Center, the tension mounted. The initial slow pace gave way to a flurry of eliminations after a break, with Brad Owen (21st for $6,855), Danny Wong (18th for $6,855), and Shaun Deeb (14th for $8,412) among the fallen.

Following Takashi Ogura‘s exit in ninth place ($13,265), the official eight-handed final table was set. The final table saw a series of dramatic clashes. John Armbrust (8th for $17,039), Ian Hamilton (7th for $22,213), Filipp Khavin (6th for $29,382), and Xiaoyao Ma (5th for $39,428) were eliminated in quick succession.

A prolonged four-handed battle ensued, lasting over 90 minutes, before Sean Whelan (4th for $53,662) was eliminated by Kornuth’s ace-ten against his king-jack.

Mike Leah, who had been a dominant force at the final table, ultimately fell in third place ($74,062), his pocket fours no match for Kornuth’s ace queen after a queen hit the turn.

The heads-up duel between Kornuth and Thanarattrakul was a lightning-fast affair, lasting just one hand. Kornuth’s queen-jack triumphed over Thanarattrakul’sace-four suited on a dramatic board that saw Kornuth improve to a full house, sealing his victory.

Day 2 of Event #84: $600 Ultra Stack No-Limit Hold’em exploded with electrifying energy as 788 players returned, their eyes locked on the coveted $343,010 top prize. But as the poker gods would have it, only 19 gladiators survived the day’s battles, earning their passage to the climactic Day 3 showdown on July 10.

Axel Orellana emerged as the day’s undisputed titan, amassing a jaw-dropping 57.50 Million chips (58 BBs), a mountain that dwarfed his rivals. Juan Garibaldi (40.40 Million) and Jason Wester (31.20 Million) also flexed their poker muscles, rounding out the top three stacks.

Indo-American Karanvir Singh, who made a resounding statement by bagging 16.40 Million chips (16 BBs), landing him in ninth place overall.

Though six Indian players entered Day 2 with dreams of glory, none could withstand the tournament’s brutal gauntlet. Yudhishter Jaswal, a true warrior, fought his way to 57th place, earning $6,260 (~₹5.23 Lakhs) and his fourth cash of the series (three live and one online), pushing his series winnings to $14,956 (~₹12.49 Lakhs).

Avneesh Munjal, the Indian chip leader entering Day 2 with 970,000 chips, made a valiant stand. He unleashed a series of calculated moves, including a pivotal knockout with pocket tens against his rival’s on a board. A few hands later, Munjal wisely folded his against James Kilgus‘ all-in move with , which had made a king-high straight on the turn. By then, Munjal’s stack had swelled to 8.60 Million.

Three levels later, Munjal’s clashed with Aliosha Staes‘ . The flop gave Staes a pair of queens, and the turn and river secured the double-up for Staes. On the next hand, Munjal faced a middle position raise to 525,000 and opted to jam his remaining 2 Million stack. The middle position folded, allowing Munjal to recoup a few chips, laddering to 3.10 Million.

Despite his valiant effort, Munjal’s run ended in Level 32, finishing 72nd for $4,440 (~₹3.71 Lakhs). This was his fifth cash of the series (three live and two online), bringing his series total to $19,978 (~₹16.68 Lakhs).

Other Indian casualties included Vinay Patel (85th for $3,790; ~₹3.16 Lakhs), Rajesh Goyal (221st for $2,480; ~₹2.07 Lakhs), Raja Puttamsetty (222nd for $2,480; ~₹2.07 Lakhs), and Muskan Sethi (533rd for $1,460; ~₹1.22 Lakhs). Abhinav Iyer cashed on Day 1B, earning $1,201 (~₹1 Lakh).

Several Indian-origin players, including Prasad Vemulapalli (82nd for $3,790), Hemanth Kumar (94th for $3,260), and Day 1 chip leader Rohit Hukmani (147th for $2,830) also made deep runs.

Bhavin Khatri (170th for $2,480), Sandeep Chaduvula (270th for $2,190), Haresh Jethani (322nd for $1,950), Sanjeev Kapoor (333rd for $1,950), Vinay Gautam (349th for $1,950), Jeetendra Kharwa (425th for $1,600), Vinny Pahuja (445th for $1,600), Raminder Singh (567th for $1,350), Akshay Reddy (608th for $1,260), Balakrishna Patur (633rd for $1,260), Samir Bhatia (650th for $1,260), Neel Murthy (658th for $1,260), and Narayan Patel (701st for $1,201) further solidified the Indian-origin presence in the tournament.

Even seasoned bracelet winners like Jordan Hufty (97th for $3,260), Greg Raymer (262nd for $2,190), Ivo Donev (428th for $1,600) found themselves swept away by the tournament’s relentless tide, failing to advance to Day 3.

The inaugural Event #86: $1,000 Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha erupted onto the WSOP scene on July 9, drawing a staggering 1,071 PLO warriors, each eager to test their mettle and claim their share of the elusive mystery bounties. After 17 gruelling levels of battle, only 193 survivors remained standing, their sights set on Day 2 and the unveiling of the coveted bounty prizes.

Gene Grieshaber emerged as the Day 1A chip leader, bagging a colossal 1.211 Million chips (121 BBs). His dominance was undeniable throughout the opening day, a testament to his mastery of the PLO arts.

But Grieshaber wasn’t the only player to ascend to the rarified air of the seven-figure chip club. Japan’s Daisuke Ogita (1.205 Million) showcased his samurai spirit, while Ramzi Jelassi (1.171 Million), Dimas Martinez (1.114 Million), Brian Brunner (1.064 Million), and Peter Siemund (1.0037 Million) also joined the exclusive club.

The Day 2 field reads like a poker hall of fame roll call. Scott Bohlman (798,000), Lou Garza (574,000), and bracelet winner Jason Wheeler (570,000) all navigated the Day 1A minefield with skill and cunning. Poker legends Patrick Moulder (461,000) and Cliff Josephy (446,000) added their formidable presence to the mix, raising the stakes and the anticipation.

The list of Day 2 contenders continues with a litany of poker luminaries: Max Kruse (414,000), Jeff Madsen (403,000), Dan Shak (356,000), Jim Collopy (206,000), and the ever-unpredictable Toby Lewis (116,000).

As the Main Event bubble loomed large, casting a shadow of anticipation and dread, a new wave of excitement swept through the WSOP. Event #87: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em kicked off on a high, drawing a massive 1,041 entrants eager to test their skills and chase a share of the $4,788,600 prize pool.

The day’s action saw fortunes rise and fall, dreams ignited and extinguished. Only 157 players managed to navigate the treacherous waters and reach the money bubble, their hopes still alive. But as the dust settled, only 88 remained standing, battle-scarred but ready for the next day’s showdown.

Felipe Boianovsky, a Brazilian poker powerhouse, emerged from the fray as the undisputed chip leader, wielding a formidable 1.795 Million chips (72 BBs). Fellow Brazilians Felipe Ketzer (1.38 Million) and Yuri Dzivielevski (1.375 Million) joined him at the summit, creating a formidable Brazilian triumvirate.

WSOP bracelet winner Abhinav Iyer showcased his championship pedigree, bagging the 28th largest stack with 710,000 chips (28 BBs). Not to be outdone, fellow Indian pro Aditya S carried a healthy 525,000 chips (21 BBs) to Day 2.

The allure of another bracelet proved irresistible for Akshay Bharadwaj (109th) and Sriharsha Doddapaneni (142nd), both fresh off their Main Event exits. Though their Day 2 dreams were dashed, they each walked away with $9,952 (~₹8.31 Lakhs). Notably, Doddapaneni’s 142nd-place finish marked his eighth cash of the series, making him one of the more consistent forces from the country at his year`s WSOP.

The global poker community was well-represented, with renowned players like Patrick Leonard (1.37 Million), Fahredin Mustafov (1.30 Million), Artur Martirosian (1.19 Million), and Galen Hall (1.17 Million) all bagging over a million chips.

Indo-American players Harish Ananthapadmanabha (245,000) and Shiv Lala (120,000) also advanced to Day 2, adding to the international flavor of the event.

Day 44: What’s Happening?

As the 2024 WSOP enters its final week on Day 44, the action shows no signs of slowing down. On July 10, two events are poised to crown champions, while the $10,000 WSOP Main Event continues its thrilling journey towards the money and beyond.

In Event #81: $10,000 WSOP Main Event World Championship, 1,530 players will return at 12 PM (local time) on July 10 to battle for a spot in the money, guaranteeing themselves $15,000, or face elimination. The day’s schedule includes five more two-hour levels, starting at Level 16 with blinds of 4,000/8,000 and an 8,000 big blind ante, including a 15-minute break after each level and a 75-minute dinner break after Level 18. The stakes are high, and the tension is palpable as the Main Event field narrows.

Event #84: $600 Ultra Stack No-Limit Hold’em will see its final 19 players reconvene at 2 PM (local time) on July 10 to play down to a winner. Action resumes at Level 37 with blinds of 500,000/1,000,000 and a 1,000,000 big blind ante. Levels will last 40 minutes, with 15-minute breaks every three levels and a dinner break at a yet-to-be-determined time.

Missed the Day 1A action in Event #86: $1,000 Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha? No worries! Day 1B kicks off at 10 AM (local time) on July 10, offering another chance to join the hunt for mystery bounties. Players will face 17 levels of 40-minute blinds, with the survivors advancing to Day 2 on July 11 alongside the Day 1A qualifiers.

Event #87: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em also continues with Day 2 at 1 PM (local time), featuring 88 players battling for the $785,486 top prize. With the bubble burst, the action promises to be fierce and strategic as the blinds start at 10,000/25,000 with a 25,000 big blind ante.

Day 44 also marks the start of the first-ever 8-Game championship. Event #88: $10,000 Eight Game Mixed Championship kicks off at 2 PM (local time), expected to be packed with poker’s biggest stars, making it a must-watch event.

Here’s what went down on Day 43.

Content & Images Courtesy: World Series of Poker

Stay tuned to PokerGuru for all the latest updates as the 2024 WSOP unfolds!