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• Attreyee KhasnabisJune 3, 2024
• 8 minutes Read ShareTweetWhatsAppThe 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) continued its thrilling run at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, with Day 6 bringing another wave of high-stakes action and crowning two more champions. Day 6: What Happened? Bryce Yockey made his mark in Event #8: $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha, besting a field of 733 entrants to claim his second WSOP bracelet and a career-best $606,654 in prize money. Only 11 players returned for Day 3, and Yockey emerged victorious after an intense heads-up battle against Farid Jattin, who walked away with a respectable $404,430 for his impressive second-place finish. Event #9: $1,500 Limit Hold’em (8-Handed) saw Nick Guagenti secure his second gold bracelet and a $121,074 payday, making it a truly golden day for the accomplished player. Starting the final day among six contenders out of the initial 434, Guagenti outlasted them all, with Joseph Brodsky finishing as the runner-up and earning $80,717. The highly anticipated Event #5: $1,000 Mystery Millions concluded its final starting flight, with 393 players surviving the massive 7,609-entry field on Day 1D. The unofficial attendance for this event stands at a staggering 18,418, making it a true poker phenomenon. Adrian Puccio, with a dominating 3.36 Million chips, assumed the overall chip lead heading into Day 2. Notably, India’s Sriharsha Doddapaneni, advancing fromDay 1B, will carry an above-average stack of 810,000 into the next round. Event #10: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship saw its starting field of 197 narrow to 26 players by the end of Day 2. Sami Saad El-Dein bagged the chip lead with 1.35 Million chips, while Jared Bleznick, seeking his first-ever bracelet, holds 1.20 Million chips. Seasoned poker veteran Scott Seiver rounded out the top three with 1.055 Million chips. Event #11: $1,500 Badugi saw Joseph Wagganer take an early chip lead as the initial field of 487 dwindled to 139 by the end of Day 1. This unique and challenging poker variant promises to deliver more exhilarating poker action in the days to come. Day 7: What’s Happening? The 2024 WSOP will be ramping up the excitement on Day 7, with five thrilling events taking centre stage on June 3. The thrill ride resumes with Day 2 of the $1,000 Mystery Millions. With hundreds of players vying for a piece of the massive prize pool and the added excitement of the Mystery Bounty element, this event is set to be a heart-pounding spectacle of poker prowess. The final day of the prestigious $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship will crown a champion and award a coveted WSOP gold bracelet. The best players in the world have been vying for this title, and the climactic showdown is sure to be a masterclass in poker strategy and skill. Meanwhile, the $1,500 Badugi enters its second day, with the remaining players locked in a fierce battle for poker supremacy. Day 7 welcomes two new events. Event #12: $1,500 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em is expected to draw a massive turnout when it begins at 10 AM (local time). Later, at 2 PM (local time), Event #13: $10,000 Dealer’s Choice Championship (6-Handed) will kick off, attracting a star-studded lineup of poker legends and rising stars competing in a variety of poker games chosen by the dealer, making for a truly captivating showdown. Here’s what went down on Day 6. Event #5: $1,000 Mystery Millions No-Limit Hold’em – Day 1D As the dust settles on the final starting flight of Event #5: $1,000 Mystery Millions No-Limit Hold’em, the stage is set for a thrilling Day 2 showdown. Day 1D saw 393 players emerge from a colossal field of 7,609 entries, bringing the unofficial total attendance to a staggering 18,418. The WSOP is set to confirm the final numbers and unveil the massive prize pool at the start of Day 2. Adrian Puccio emerged as the dominant force on Day 1D, amassing a colossal 3.36 Million chips, the only player in the flight to break the three-million barrier that makes him the overall chip leader for Day 2. Jesse Rockowitz trails closely behind with 2.60 Million chips. The top ten chip counts include Dong Chen with 2,215,000 chips and Adam Hendrix with 2,060,000 chips, both poised to make a significant impact on Day 2. Scott Ball (1,745,000) and Justin Liberto (1,685,000) are also comfortably positioned within the top 20, ensuring a deep and competitive field. Several Indian-origin players have secured their spots for Day 2, including Ravi Raghavan (1,555,000), Nilesh Choudhary (1,415,000), and Karamjeet Shergill (1,315,000), all of whom bagged over a million chips. Varun Sachdeva (1,120,000) also joins the million-chip club, while Dalip Madnani (955,000), Ashish Gupta (930,000), and Raminder Singh (865,000) remain well-positioned for a deep run. Other notable Indian-origin players advancing to Day 2 include Abilash Subramaniam (845,000), Navyatha Bhat (735,000), Sandeep Mathai (735,000), Pradeep Rajasekaran (450,000), Venkata Muramalla (355,000), and Ankush Mandavia (330,000). Jesse RockowitzTop 10 Chip Counts at the End of Day 1D

29. Adrian Puccio – 3,360,000
30. Jesse Rockowitz – 2,600,000
31. Mircea Ionescu – 2,595,000
32. Maher Al Mouselly – 2,460,000
33. Xai Vang – 2,235,000
34. Dong Chen – 2,215,000
35. Rip Fritzer – 2,135,000
36. Ruben Costa – 2,115,000
37. Martin Stoyanov – 2,100,000
38. Adam Hendrix – 2,060,000 Adrian Puccio enters Day 2 as the overall chip leader, eyeing WSOP triumph. Hot on his heels are previous flight leaders Antonio Galiana (3,230,000), Pete Chen (3,150,000), and Bradley Coultas (2,730,000). India’s Sriharsha Doddapaneni, who advanced from Day 1B, enters Day 2 with a healthy stack of 810,000 chips, well above the average, putting him in a favourable position to make a run for the title. Sriharsha DoddapaneniDay 2 starts at 11 AM (local time) on June 3 at Paris Las Vegas. The remaining players will face a gruelling schedule of 17 levels, each lasting 40 minutes, or until the field is reduced to the final five contenders. The highly anticipated finale is scheduled for June 4, where the last player standing will claim the coveted WSOP gold bracelet and a life-changing prize. Top 10 Chip Counts at the Start of Day 2
39. Adrian Puccio – 3,360,000
40. Antonio Galiana – 3,230,000
41. Pete Chen – 3,150,000
42. Bradley Coultas – 2,730,000
43. Liran Betito – 2,720,000
44. Justin Geronsin – 2,705,000
45. Femi Fashakin – 2,600,000
46. Jesse Rockowitz – 2,600,000
47. Mircea Ionescu – 2,595,000
48. Nicholas Lee – 2,580,000 Event #8: $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed) – Day 3 Seven years after his first taste of WSOP victory in the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo Championship, Bryce Yockey once again etched his name in the poker history books. In a thrilling display of skill and determination, he conquered a field of 733 entrants in Event #8: $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha, claiming his second WSOP gold bracelet and a career-best $606,654 in prize money. Yockey’s journey to the top was not without its challenges. He faced fierce competition from a talented field of players, including Farid Jattin, who put up an admirable fight in the final heads-up battle before ultimately settling for second place and a $404,430 payout. Event #8 drew a massive field of 735 entries, generating a substantial prize pool of $3,371,000. By the end of Day 1, the field had narrowed to 130 players, with Yockey already establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with. Day 2 saw further attrition, leaving just 11 players vying for the title, with Yockey leading the pack. The top 110 finishers were guaranteed at least $10,000. Among those who cashed were several notable players, including bracelet winners Anson Tsang (17th for $23,667), Anthony Zinno (19th for $23,667), Rep Porter (21st for $23,667), Chance Kornuth (27th for $19,566), Poker Hall of Famer Phil Ivey (57th for $11,004), and Chad Eveslage (63rd for $11,004). Bryce YockeyFinal Table Results (USD)
49. Bryce Yockey – $606,654
50. Farid Jattin – $404,430
51. Zachary Schwartz – $283,221
52. Aditya Sadhu – $201,419
53. Jason Berilgen – $145,504
54. Joao Vieira – $106,795
55. Joao Simao – $79,661
56. Paul Radcliffe – $60,405 Event #9: $1,500 Limit Hold’em (8-Handed) – Day 3 After three days of high-octane action, Nick Guagenti emerged victorious in Event #9: $1,500 Limit Hold’em, outlasting a field of six skilled players on the final day to claim his second career gold bracelet and a $121,074 top prize. Guagenti faced stiff competition in the final heads-up battle against Joseph Brodsky. Despite starting with a 3:1 chip disadvantage, Brodsky demonstrated impressive resilience, battling back with a series of well-timed moves. However, Guagenti’s experience and strategic acumen proved to be the deciding factor as he skillfully outmanoeuvred his opponent to secure the win. Brodsky’s second-place finish earned him an impressive $80,717, a substantial increase from his previous best cash of $8,101. The tournament, which began with 443 entrants, saw 67 players cash for a minimum of $3,014. Notable finishers included several former bracelet winners, such as Juha Helppi (4th for $37,880), Kenny Hsiung (13th for $5,483), Ryan Hansen (14th for $5,483), Renan Bruschi (32nd for $3,484), and Jason Daly (33rd for $3,484). Nick GuagentiFinal Table Results (USD)
57. Nick Guagenti – $121,074
58. Joseph Brodsky – $80,717
59. George Chen – $54,708
60. Juha Helppi – $37,880
61. Qinghai Pan – $26,807
62. Bradley Carter – $19,400
63. Abdulrahim Amer – $14,363
64. John Kim – $10,886 Event #10: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship (8-Handed) – Day 2 After an intense Day 2 in Event #10: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship (8-Handed), Sami Saad El-Dein emerged as the chip leader with a commanding 1.35 Million chips. Jared Bleznick trails closely behind with 1.20 Million, while Day 1 chip leader Scott Seiver holds steady in third place with 1.055 Million. On Day 2, an additional 26 late registrants joined the fray, boosting the total prize pool to a substantial hefty $1,832,100. Players are now competing for a top prize of $426,744, with a minimum cash of $20,309 guaranteed. The remaining field of 26 players includes several notable names, such as Shaun Deeb (610,000), Benny Glaser (225,500), Robert Mizrachi (300,000), and recent Event #7: $1,500 Dealer’s Choice (6-Handed) winner John Hennigan (250,000). However, not all players had a successful Day 2, as poker legends Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, Erik Seidel, Chris Brewer, Josh Arieh, Mike Matusow, Stephen Chidwick, and others were eliminated. A particularly dramatic exit occurred for Allen Kessler, who misjudged an opponent’s move, leaving him with a mere 6,000 chips before the river card sealed his fate. Hand-for-hand play proved to be a tense affair, spanning 23 hands before Patrick Leonard ultimately fell as the bubble boy after being forced to go all in from the big blind. The remaining players will reconvene at 1 PM (local time) on June 3 to continue their quest for the championship title and the coveted bracelet. They will face 90-minute levels with breaks and a dinner break until the final five players are determined. The final showdown is scheduled for June 4. Jared BleznickTop 10 Chip Counts at the End of Day 2
65. Sami Saad El-Dein – 1,350,000
66. Jared Bleznick – 1,200,000
67. Scott Seiver – 1,055,000
68. Paul Zappulla – 965,000
69. Calvin Anderson – 810,000
70. Jonathan Cohen – 610,000
71. Shaun Deeb – 610,000
72. Jake Schwartz – 485,000
73. Patrick Moulder – 460,000
74. Jordan Spurlin – 450,000 Event #11: $1,500 Badugi – Day 1 Day 1 of Event #11: $1,500 Badugi attracted a strong field of 487 players, narrowly missing last year’s record of 516. The prize pool for this year’s event stands at $650,145, with the eventual champion set to receive $129,676. A total of 74 players will secure a minimum cash of $3,000. Joseph Wagganer finished Day 1 at the top of the leaderboard with 268,500 chips, followed by Oscar Johansson (218,000) and Mark Roland (217,500). Other notable players advancing to Day 2 with significant stacks include Jerry Wong (191,000), Frank Kassela (175,000), and Alex Livingston (148,000). Not all players were as fortunate, with defending championMichael Rodrigues, Phil Ivey, Mike Matusow, and Eli Elezra among those eliminated on Day 1. While Allen Kessler and Heather Alcorn made impressive gains early in the day, they could not maintain their momentum and ultimately failed to bag chips for Day 2. The action intensified as more prominent players entered the tournament, leading to a faster pace of play. A standout moment occurred in Level 13 when Iman Alsaden achieved a double knockout, eliminating Phil Ivey and Nate Silver with her king-ten badugi. The remaining 139 players will return at 1 PM (local time) on June 3 in the Silver section of the Horseshoe Event Centre, where they will play through 10 hour-long levels in pursuit of the coveted Badugi bracelet. Joseph WagganerTop 10 Chip Counts at the End of Day 1
75. Joseph Wagganer – 268,500
76. Oscar Johansson – 218,000
77. Mark Roland – 217,500
78. Nicholas Marsico – 215,500
79. Hanh Tran – 203,500
80. Maksim Pisarenko – 196,500
81. Jerry Wong – 191,000
82. Frank Kassela – 175,000
83. Tomasz Gluszko – 174,000
84. Lee Horton – 171,500 Content & Images Courtesy: World Series of Poker Stay tuned to PokerGuru for all the latest updates as the WSOP 2024 unfolds! 51voteArticle Rating - CategoriesWSOP,News

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