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WSOP 2023: Second WSOP Bracelet For Sam Soverel in Online Event #13: $5.3K NLHE High Roller; Ankit Wadhawan Leads 11 Indians Into Day 2ABC From Day 1C of Main Event
On the 37th day of the iconic 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), held at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, the $10,000 WSOP Main Event World Championship stole the spotlight. Owing to the massive turnout and well-planned blind structure, which led to fewer early exits, no new bracelet events were launched.
Day 1C of Event #76: $10,000 WSOP Main Event No-Limit Hold’em World Championship attracted a whopping 3,080 entrants, making it the largest turnout yet for this year’s Main Event. From these, 2,326 players have progressed to Day 2ABC, including an impressive roster of 11 Indian players. These include Ankit Wadhawan (157,000), Anil Adiani (154,700), Yudhishter Jaswal (153,200), Abhishek Paul (146,700), Shashank Jain (111,000), Sanat Mehrotra (102,100), WSOP bracelet winner Nikita Luther (94,900), Kunal Patni (81,400), Muskan Sethi (62,900), Kavin Shah (28,100), and high-stakes reg Santhosh Suvarna (26,200).
Indians Starting Day 2ABC
Player Chip Count
Anirban Das 236,900
Ankit Wadhawan 157,000
Anil Adiani 154,700
Yudhishter Jaswal 153,200
Abhishek Paul 146,700
Nishant Sharma 133,000
Shashank Jain 111,000
Sanat Mehrotra 102,100
Ankit Ahuja 96,000
Nikita Luther 94,900
Kunal Patni 81,400
Muskan Sethi 62,900
Paawan Bansal 56,100
Neel Joshi 49,900
Dilip Ravindran 48,800
Gokul Raj 43,400
Kavin Shah 28,100
Santhosh Suvarna 26,200
Meanwhile, within the lively setting of the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, the Online Event #13: $5,300 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller Championship, the only live-online hybrid bracelet tournament of the series, concluded with Florida’s own Sam Soverel winning his second WSOP bracelet and pocketing a cool $393,516.
Here are the Day 37 highlights!
Sam Soverel, a live high-stakes cash game reg, spent his Monday evening engaging both in his usual fare and in online poker, competing against a stellar lineup of poker professionals on WSOP.com under the moniker “ApesSonIMHO.”
Two days later, his dual endeavors culminated in the Florida native’s second WSOP bracelet. Soverel triumphed over a field of 408 entries, outlasting Hungary’s Gergely Kulcsar in a heads-up showdown at the live final table of Online Event #13: $5,300 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller Championship. Soverel secured the top prize of $393,516 and another treasured gold bracelet. Kulcsar walked away with a substantial $284,784 for his commendable runner-up performance.
The third starting flight of Event #76: $10,000 WSOP Main Event No-Limit Hold’em World Championship has wrapped up, emerging as the largest yet with approximately 3,080 contestants. In comparison, last year’s Day 1C amassed 1,800 players, indicating that this year’s Main Event is primed to exceed the previous year’s 8,663 entries and possibly set a new attendance record.
Having garnered around 5,217 participants across the first three flights, the 2023 WSOP Main Event is about 3,500 entries away from matching the record-breaking 2006 Main Event, which registered 8,773 entries. With last year’s Day 1D amassing 4,370 entries, and given that this year’s Main Event has consistently surpassed the previous year’s flight counts, it’s plausible that the 2006 record will be eclipsed by the time Day 1D concludes. Moreover, even if the record isn’t toppled by the end of Day 1D, participants can still register during the first two levels of both Day 2s.
Of the 3,080 contenders who participated in Day 1C, 2,326 players advanced to Day 2ABC. Spearheading this group is Christopher Brammer, who accrued an impressive 386,100 in chips after the stipulated five levels of play. Trailing Brammer are Michael Banducci (292,600) and Lawrence Chang (280,900), who constitute the top three stacks.
Given the substantial number of participants on Day 1C, many Indian players were also in attendance. An impressive 11 Indian players progressed to Day 2ABC, with Ankit Wadhawan (157,000) leading the pack.
Among the Indian qualifiers from Day 1C, Anil Adiani (154,700), Yudhishter Jaswal (153,200), Abhishek Paul (146,700), Shashank Jain (111,000), Sanat Mehrotra (102,100), Nikita Luther (94,900), and Kunal Patni (81,400) boast above-average stacks. In contrast, Muskan Sethi (62,900), Kavin Shah (28,100), and Santhosh Suvarna (26,200) progressed with below-average stacks.
Unfortunately, Zarvan Tumboli, a participant in Day 1C, didn’t make it through the next day.
The Indian qualifiers from Day 1C will join the seven compatriots who advanced from Day 1A and 1B, with Anirban Das (236,900), who had bagged the 10th biggest stack on Day 1A, leading the way to Day 2ABC.
The pattern of former Main Event champions advancing to Day 2ABC persisted, with Joe McKeehen (111,500), Tom McEvoy (90,400), Scott Blumstein (71,900), Espen Jorstad (62,000), and Ryan Riess (68,100) all successfully progressing from Day 1C.
Day 1C was characterized by the participation of numerous distinguished professionals aiming for WSOP triumph. Among those who earned a berth for Day 2ABC include notables like Josh Arieh (181,200), Michael Wang (158,600), Phil Laak (146,100), Mustapha Kanit (142,400), Ronnie Bardah (121,400), Stephen Chidwick (105,000), Masato Yokosawa (100,600), and Todd Brunson (88,200).
Day 1D is set to commence on July 6 at noon (local time) with expectations of a bumper turnout and more Indian contenders riding strong.
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WSOP 2023: Pavel Plesuv Creates History, Wins First Bracelet For Moldova in Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker ($1,201,564)
The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) crowned its latest millionaire in Pavel Plesuv (cover image), the Czech Republic resident seizing the gold in Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker. The accomplished poker professional bested a gigantic field of 10,430 entrants at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, securing his first-ever WSOP bracelet and a career-best payday of $1,201,564.
With the victory, Plesuv made history by becoming the first Moldovan to win a WSOP bracelet. He demonstrated relentless dominance over the five days of play, including a short but fierce heads-up battle against former WSOP Circuit ring winner Florian Ribouchon. The French pro, Ribouchon, walked away with a hefty prize of $1,003,554.
“It feels amazing,” Plesuv said of his victory. “I’ve had some deep runs in the world series but no bracelets. So, it’s really nice to win my first bracelet in such a big field, and for such a big amount… my best cash.”
As for his plans with the money, Plesuv remained pragmatic and yet celebratory. “First of all, I will pay my taxes,” he stated. “Second, I will have some beer and party, and I will continue supporting Ukraine and people in need. Maybe I’ll buy a house… we will see.”
While many poker players might point to a single hand as the turning point in a tournament, Plesuv didn’t have such a moment. “The stacks were pretty shallow, and it is swingy. If I lose this vs hand, I will not be chip leader. I’d say the turning point where I got the chip lead and far ahead of the others was at two tables on the second feature table,” he explained.
Finally, in a word to aspiring players, Plesuv advised, “Keep studying and keep believing in your dreams. Follow your passion, and the results will come. Don’t let results affect your life too much. You can extract many good things, even when you have a losing streak.”
The heads-up contest between Pavel Plesuv (200,000,000) and Florian Ribouchon (60,100,000) was a brief one. It played down to a flip, with Ribouchon’s falling short against Puslev’s , landing Plesuv the historic win.
Post flop, Plesuv raised 5,000,000, Ribouchon three-bet 13,500,000, and Plesuv made the call. The flop came , pairing Plesuv’s King. On the flop, Ribouchon check-called a bet of 9,000,000 from Plesuv. The paired the board on the turn, and Ribouchon checked again. Plesuv bet it all, and Ribouchon called off his 31,100,000.
Ribouchon couldn’t find one of the last remaining jacks as the completed the board, settling for a runner-up finish.
The top-ranked player on Moldova’s all-time-money list, Plesuv’s victory marks his 53rd career WSOP cash, bringing his live tournament earnings to an astounding $7,238,622. Some of his previous title victories include the 2022 European Poker Tour (EPT) London £3,000 Platinum Pass Mystery Bounty, World Poker Tour (WPT) Seminole Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open, and $3,500 MSPT Venetian Main Event.
The popular event with a guaranteed seven-figure up top had many takes. The event drew staggering 10,430 players, collecting an astronomical prize pool of $13,905,360. Among the competitors, 1,561 players walked away with cash prizes starting from $2,400.
Indians contingents who boarded the money bus in the Millionaire Maker included the 2023 WPT Prime India ₹15K Ship It NLH champion Gokul Raj (43rd for $36,576), former bracelet champion Abhinav Iyer (223rd for $9,279), two-time APT title winner Kunal Patni (256th for $8,069), two-time WSOP bracelet victor Nipun Java (262nd for $8,069), 2022 WPT Prime Vietnam Main Event champion Zarvan Tumboli (265th for $8,069), PokerBaazi Team Pro Muskan Sethi (985th for $3,000) and Prashray Rai (1,486th for $2,400).
Among the notable professionals and WSOP bracelet winners who secured cash finishes were Ian Matakis (15th for $68,523), two-time bracelet winner Erick Lindgren (14th for $8,363), three-time bracelet winner David “ODB” Baker (29th for $44,786), Blair Hinkle (36th for $36,576), PokerStars Team Online Pro Benjamin Spragg (78th for $17,418), Thomas Cazayous (89th for $14,729), Ryan Hiller (90th for $12,539) and Benny Chen (95th for $12,539).
You can watch the complete replay of the final table live stream on the PokerGO YouTube channel.
Other players who made it to the final table included Paul Gunness (3rd for $650,058), Andreas Kniep (4th for $501,182), Anton Smirnov (5th for $373,524), Myles Mullaly (6th for $287,522), Vitor De Souza Coutinho (7th for $222,749), Andras Matrai (8th for $173,683) and Charles Benoit (9th for $136,302).
Final Table Results (USD)
- Pavel Plesuv – $1,201,564
- Florian Ribouchon – $1,003,554
- Paul Gunness – $650,058
- Andreas Kniep – $501,182
- Anton Smirnov – $373,524
- Myles Mullaly – $287,522
- Vitor De Souza Coutinho – $222,749
- Andras Matrai – $173,683
- Charles Benoit – $136,302
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WSOP 2023: Gokul Raj Headlines 5 Indians to Day 3 of the Millionaire Maker; Prashray Rai Leads 4 Indian Players to Day 2 in Salute to Warriors NLHEÂ Â
Day 27 of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) saw a bustling atmosphere at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, despite only one bracelet being awarded. The day’s sole victor, Ryan Eriquezzo, exhibited a dazzling display of multi-tasking skills. As he was grinding his way to victory in the Online Event #10: $400 NL Hold’em Ultra Deepstack on WSOP.com, he simultaneously went on a rampage in Event #56: $500 Salute to Warriors, bagging the second-largest stack among the 654 day-end survivors.
As the series inches closer to the 30-day milestone, there’s been a significant surge in Indian participants, raising prospects of many more impressive performances.
Day 27 featured two bracelet tournaments that drew considerable attention from the Indian community. Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker began with 16 Indian participants returning on Day 2, but only five succeeded in carrying their stacks to Day 3. Spearheading the pack is Gokul Raj, who secured the 23rd-largest stack in the field, assuring himself a substantial maiden WSOP score. Kunal Patni, Abhinav Iyer, Zarvan Tumboli, and Nipun Java accompany Raj into Day 3.
PokerBaazi Team Pro Muskan Sethi (985th for $3,000) and Prashray Rai (1,486th for $2,400) made their mark by cashing in this event.
After exiting the Millionaire Maker, Prashray Rai quickly joined Event #56: $500 Salute to Warriors and made quite the splash by securing the ninth-largest stack among the remaining 654 contenders. Joining him in advancing to Day 2 are other prominent Indian players, namely Rajesh Goyal, Avneesh Munjal, and Sameer Agarwal.
Here are the Day 27 highlights!
After an intense 13-hour marathon on the virtual green on WSOP.com in Online Event #10: $400 NL Hold’em Ultra Deepstack, Ryan “GoFeltaFish2” Eriquezzo emerged triumphant. His decisive victory over Richard “labelfree” West in the heads-up showdown earned him the $145,374 first-place prize and the coveted gold bracelet.
Eriquezzo masterfully steered through a bustling field of 1,810 players, who collectively made 1,091 rebuys, amassing a staggering $1,044,360 in prize money. When the dust finally settled, Eriquezzo etched his name as a three-time WSOP gold bracelet. His worthy opponent, Richard West, secured an impressive $90,023 for his second-place finish.
Day 2 of Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker has drawn to a close after ten thrilling levels, with Joey Weissman dominating the surviving field, bagging an impressive 3,770,000 in chips.
Trailing Weissman closely are Safwane Bahri (2,880,000), Thomas Cazayous (2,405,000), Brandon Schwartz (2,260,000), Joshua Boulton (2,200,000), and Indo-American Mayank Madan (2,100,000).
The day began with 2,322 survivors filling the rooms, their eyes set on the tantalizing $1,201,654 up top from an unprecedented total prize pool of $13,905,360. After a day of intense play, only 327 contenders secured their spots for Day 3 on Monday.
Of the 16 Indians who kicked off Day 2, only five persevered till the end. Leading the Indian contingent is Gokul Raj, who managed to amass the 23rd largest stack (1,630,000) among the survivors. With all remaining players guaranteed a minimum cash of $7,069, Raj is on track to collect his first WSOP cash, but with his significant stack, a deep run is within reach.
Indian poker luminaries Kunal Patni (950,000), WSOP bracelet winner Abhinav Iyer (875,000), Zarvan Tumboli (805,000), and two-time bracelet winner Nipun Java (390,000) will join Raj on Day 3.
Although several Indian players dropped out before the money bubble burst, PokerBaazi Team Pro Muskan Sethi and Prashray Rai stuck around long enough to cash. Sethi secured her first series score, finishing 985th for $3,000. Rai took 1,486th place for $2,400, his third score of the series, taking his series winnings to $6,712.
Vijay Ramani (985,000), Ashish Gupta (690,000), and Rohit Mariwalla (450,000) are among the Indian-origin players who will be returned on Day 3, which starts at 10 AM (local time) on June 26.
After an intense 17 levels of 40 minutes each, the opening day of Event #56: $500 Salute to Warriors concluded just shy of the money bubble with 654 players standing tall. This year’s event attracted a record-breaking 4,303 entrants, crushing last year`s record of 3,209 players.
Charlemagne Benjamin dominates the field and wrapped up the day’s play with a staggering 1,300,000 in chips. Ryan Eriquezzo (1,216,000), fresh off his second WSOP bracelet victory in Online Event #10: $400 No-Limit Ultra Deepstack, and Kyle Miholich (1,121,000) completed the top three.
The historic turnout generated a massive prize pool of $1,764,230, of which 646 players are set to take their share once the bubble bursts — a moment expected early into Day 2. A minimum cash reward stands at $800, while the eventual champion will be enriched by $217,921, along with the coveted WSOP bracelet.
Coming fresh off his Millionaire Maker cash-in on Day 2, Prashray Rai, co-founder of the now-defunct online poker site UMA Poker, demonstrated outstanding performance and secured the ninth-largest stack of 850,000 among the 654 contenders.
Other notable Indian figures heading into Day 2 include Rajesh Goyal (603,000), Avneesh Munjal (466,000), and Sameer Agarwal (447,000).
Furthermore, Vishal Marocha (372,000), Shaurabh Sharma (334,000), Lakshmi Narasimha (308,000), Dhiraj Sharma (296,000), Mahesh Lad (276,000), Amit Sharma (267,000), and Rahul Rastogi (140,000) were among the players of Indian descent who advanced to Day 2.
Action resumes on June 26 at 10 AM (local time), with the tension of the impending money bubble and the objective to play down to 15 players or complete 17 levels, whichever happens first.
Day 4 of Event #48: $1,000 Seniors NLHE Championship came to a thrilling close, leaving only seven players out of the initial 29 returnees to advance further. Standing tall, two-time WSOP bracelet winner Dan Heimiller (59,100,000) from the USA and Canada’s Lonnie Hallett (55,300,000) hold two-thirds of the total chips in play between them. The seven-time WSOP bracelet winner and poker Hall of Famer Billy Baxter (15,500,000) is also one of the seven remaining players and will be eyeing to seal his eighth WSOP bracelet! All seven finalists are guaranteed at least $122,130 but will compete for the grand prize of $765,731 when the cards go back in the air on Monday.
The third day of Event #54: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E Championship has drawn to a close, with seven tenacious players left standing. Day 3 had 17 players reconvening to the tables, drawn from an original starting field of 165 entries. Mike Gorodinsky (3,695,000) will spearhead the six other finalists into Day 4, set to kick off at 4 PM (local time) on June 26. The eventual winner is assured a cool $422,747 in prize money and the coveted bracelet.
Day 2 of Event #55: $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better concluded after ten grueling rounds of play. Rising to the occasion, Qibang Cheung emerged as the end-of-day chip leader, securing a commanding stack of 1,805,000. Hot on his heels, Kao Saechao claimed second place with a solid haul of 1,250,000, while Patricia Yannuzzi rounded off the top three spots with a competitive stash of 1,240,000.
This year’s event saw a surge in attendance, with 566 entries, surpassing last year’s count of 471. The increased turnout produced a substantial prize pool of $742,260. From the original pack, only 183 contenders returned for Day 2, dwindling to a mere 18 by the day’s end, all chasing the grand prize of $155,275 and the prestigious WSOP gold bracelet.
Eager anticipation fills the air as these 18 players are set to reconvene on June 26, at 1:00 PM local time, to play until a deserving victor emerges.
Day 1 of the nail-biting Event #57: $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller has concluded after a riveting ten-hour marathon session. At the day`s end, Firas Kashat emerged as the front-runner with an outstanding stack of 1,203,000. Among the 149 players who managed to hold their ground till day’s end, Yang Wang trails closely with an impressive haul of 1,120,000. Rounding off the leading trio, Norbert Szecsi secures the third position with a healthy stack of 1,071,000.
This high-stakes PLO event drew a crowd of 357 entrants, a mix of poker luminaries and high-flying competitors. Players with remaining re-entries can use them right up to the start of Level 13 on June 26, approximately at 2:15 PM local time. Day 2 kicks off on Monday at noon.
The exciting first day of Event #58: $3,000 Limit Hold’em (6-Handed) has ended. After a nail-biting ten levels of play, 115 of the initial 263 contenders advanced to Day 2, each hoping to seize the grand prize. At the session`s close, Gregory Josephson tops the leaderboard with a formidable stack of 241,000. Not far behind, Daniel Maczuga poses a strong challenge with his impressive pile of 217,500. These 115 skilled survivors will reconvene on June 26, 1 PM (local time).
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WSOP 2023: Graza, Savakinas, Tanaka & Pupillo Win Maiden Bracelets; Kunal Patni Bags the Largest Stack Among 8 Indian Survivors on Day 1B of Millionaire Maker
The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is underway at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, and the competition is heating up as the record-breaking festival crossed its midway point on Saturday. In contrast to the relatively quiet Day 25, Day 26 witnessed an array of thrilling moments, with four first-time bracelet winners taking center stage. Additionally, Day 1B of the highly anticipated Millionaire Maker saw strong participation from Indian players led by Kunal Patni.
In a battle of teamwork and skill, Michael Savakinas and Satoshi Tanaka championed Event #51: $1,000 Tag Team. The duo’s exceptional performance earned them their first WSOP bracelets and a significant cash prize of $190,662. However, the day’s narrative could have been rosier for the duo of Nipun Java and Ronald Phipps, who, despite entering the final day on a high note, met their tournament demise in 24th place, earning $3,213.
Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker continued to captivate with its massive turnout. Day 1B attracted a remarkable 5,851 participants, surpassing the impressive numbers from Day 1A and registering the largest player field in a $1,500 buy-in tournament. Eight Indians were part of the 1,310 day-end survivors, with Kunal Patni making the best run, bagging the 18th largest stack. He was accompanied by a contingent of fellow Indian players – Young Gun Abhinav Iyer (246,500), Muskan Sethi (125,000), Gokul Raj (122,500), Zarvan Tumboli (113,000), Prashray Rai (111,500), Nipun Java (94,000), and Avneesh Munjal (76,500), who likewise qualified for Day 2.
Here are the Day 26 highlights!
The record-breaking Event #50: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship concluded with an exciting showdown on Friday, June 24. From a record-setting field of 731 entrants, two Texan players carved out the largest slice of the impressive $6,798,300 prize pool. Lou Garza emerged victorious from a brief yet intense heads-up clash against Arthur Morris for his maiden WSOP gold bracelet and celebrated the win by proposing to his girlfriend. Both Garza and Morris amassed the largest paychecks of their careers, with the champion pocketing $1,309,232 and the runner-up securing a hefty $809,167.
The curtain fell in Event #51: $1,000 Tag Team at approximately 10:30 PM (local time) on the third and final day, with the crowning of a victorious duo. Team Savakinas, consisting of Michael Savakinas and Satoshi Tanaka, was awarded the coveted WSOP bracelets, each clinching their first WSOP bracelet and the top prize of $190,662. The team of Vincent Moscati and Tanner Bibat commendably secured the runner-up spot, netting $117,872.
The event drew an impressive turnout of 1,282 teams, setting a new record, with 193 of these teams earning at least $1,602. Despite commencing Day 3 with a mere 19 big blinds, Team Savakinas deftly navigated their way to the 10-handed final table, boasting 23 big blinds. Michael Savakinas and Satoshi Tanaka took turns besting their opponents in the heads-up battle to lock in their victory.
Despite a promising start to the final day sporting the third-largest stack, Team Java, comprised of Nipun Java and Ronald Phipps, succumbed to a 24th-place finish, garnering $3,213. For Java, a two-time WSOP bracelet and WSOP Circuit ring winner, this was his fifth cash of the series.
The latest running of Event #52: $2,500 Mixed Triple Draw drew a field of 353 poker enthusiasts, amassing a prize pool of $785,425. This bounty was distributed among the top 53 finishers, with 19 returning for an eventful Day 3. At the thrilling finale, Nick Pupillo, a three-time WSOP Circuit ring winner, emerged as the champion, seizing his maiden WSOP bracelet and a staggering $181,978 cash prize. Ryan Moriarty gave a spirited performance, securing the runner-up spot for a handsome $112,472 paycheck.
Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker kept the tempo high, registering a phenomenal turnout of 5,851 participants on Day 1B, surpassing Day 1A’s impressive 4,585 entries. Together, these days culminated in the largest $1,500 buy-in event in poker history, boasting over 10,400 total entries.
Out of this vast starting field, 1,310 managed to advance past the second flight, bagging chips for Day 2. Michael Holtz emerged as the chip leader for Day 1B with a stack of 420,000.
From the Indian contingent, eight players successfully progressed to Day 2 in the Millionaire Maker, led by the two-time APT title winner, Kunal Patni. Chasing his first cash at the series, Patni bagged the 18th-highest stack of 327,000.
Joining Patni were Young Gun Abhinav Iyer (246,500), Muskan Sethi (125,000), Gokul Raj (122,500), Zarvan Tumboli (113,000), Prashray Rai (111,500), Nipun Java (94,000), and Avneesh Munjal (76,500) – all advancing from Day 2.
These players will link up with Neel Joshi (155,500), Paawan Bansal (85,000), Deepankur Gupta (76,500), Ankit Wadhawan (59,000), Guneet Kwatra (51,500), Sanat Mehrotra (43,000), Abhishek Goindi (22,000), and Nishant Sharma (stack not known), the Day 1A qualifiers on Sunday.
The top stacks from Day 1A, Yong Yi (750,000) and Sihao Zhang (725,500), will start Day 2 as the overall leaders among the 2,322 survivors. Day 2 kicks off at 10 AM (local time) on June 25, promising an intense day of poker action.
The third day of Event #48: $1,000 Seniors Championship witnessed intense competition amongst 217 returning contenders, dwindling to the final 29. Each of the remaining players has secured a minimum payout of $24,390. Still, they remain focused on the $765,731 grand prize and the prestigious WSOP bracelet.
As things stand, Gordon Eng has the most chips in play, boasting a stack of 15,975,000. He is closely trailed by Lonnie Hallett (15,300,000) and David Stearns (10,575,000).
The 29 remaining contenders reconvene for Day 4 on Sunday, June 25, at noon (local time). As the tournament narrows to its final three tables, fans can catch the live-action streamed on PokerGO.
Day 2 of Event #54: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. concluded with the accomplished Brian Yoon (1,465,000) leading the chip counts. Yoon, a five-time WSOP bracelet recipient – his latest coming recently in Event #14: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship, will steer the remaining 17 players into Day 3.
Hot on his trail is another bracelet holder, Connor Drinan (1,200,000), accompanied by other seasoned professionals like Christopher Claassen (1,070,000), Scott Seiver (965,000), and Carol Fuchs (865,000).
The determined survivors will reconvene for the action-packed Day 3 at 2 PM (local time) on June 25.
The opening day proceedings in Event #55: $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better wrapped up with Eric Rodawig taking the lead among the 183 survivors, having amassed an impressive 234,500 in chips.
The inaugural day brought in 566 competitors, creating a sizable prize pool of $755,610. A lucky 85 players are set to cash in, each guaranteed at least $2,421. The ultimate champion will walk away with a whopping $155,275 and the prestigious gold bracelet. Day 2 commences at 1 PM (local time) on June 25.
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