Get the latest updates on the 2024 WSOP at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. Read about the exciting poker action and new bracelet winners.

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• Attreyee KhasnabisMay 31, 2024
• 5 Minutes Read ShareTweetWhatsAppThe 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas is off to a roaring start, with the first two gold bracelets finding new homes after just three days of intense poker action. With 97 live bracelet events on the horizon and a large Indian contingent expected to descend upon Las Vegas in the coming weeks, the excitement is only beginning to simmer! Day 3: What Happened? Asher Conniff defied the odds in Event #1: $5,000 Champions Reunion, a new addition to this year’s WSOP. Overcoming a 5-to-1 chip deficit in a thrilling heads-up battle, Conniff secured his maiden WSOP bracelet and a hefty $408,468, leaving runner-up Halil Tasyurek to settle for a still-impressive $272,305. In Event #2: $500 Casino Employees, Jose Garcia emerged victorious after an unscheduled Day 3, clutching his first WSOP gold bracelet and a well-deserved $79,134. Richard Rothmeier secured the second spot with $52,773. The action continues to heat up, with Event #3: $500 WSOP Kickoff No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout poised for a dramatic finish. Only eight players remain from a massive field of 3,485, with Daniel Willis holding a staggering lead with 23,725,000 chips as the final table resumes on Friday. The top prize of $175,578 and the WSOP bracelet await the ultimate survivor. Event #4: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better is also nearing its climax, with 22 players from a starting field of 928battling it out for the title. Adam Nattress (2,450,000) holds the current lead, but Aleksey Filatov (2,145,000) and James Chen (2,100,000) are breathing down his neck, promising an electrifying conclusion. The first starting flight of the four-flight Event #5: $1,000 Mystery Millions drew an impressive 2,246 players, but only 118 survived the day. Pete Chen leads the pack with a monstrous 3,150,000 chip stack, while Uri Reichenstein trails behind with 2,225,000. The biggest buy-in event of the 2024 WSOP so far, Event #6: $25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold’em Championship, saw the high-stakes drama unfold as 64 players battled it out in intense one-on-one duels, leaving only 16 contenders vying for the bracelet and the $500,000 top prize. Some of the notable matchups scheduled for Day 2 include Cary Katz vs. Artur Martirosian and John Smith vs. Matthew Wantman. Finally, Event #7: $1,500 Dealer’s Choice (6-Handed) saw 530 players enter the fray, but only 126 remain. Michael Wagnerfinished at the top of the leaderboard with a 272,000 chip stack, setting the stage for a thrilling Day 2. Day 4: What’s Happening? The 2024 WSOP isn’t slowing down anytime soon! Day 4 is set to be a scorcher, with two thrilling bracelet events scheduled to reach their climax and a fresh wave of tournaments kicking off. The WSOP Kickoff No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout and the $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better are both poised to crown their champions, although limit Omaha 8 events have a reputation for running longer than expected. Day 1B of the $1,000 Mystery Millions is expected to attract another massive field, with players eager to grab the staggering $1 Million bounty at some point in the tournament. The high-stakes drama continues in the $25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold’em Championship, where the remaining 16 poker titans will clash in intense one-on-one battles, likely whittling down the field to the final four. Meanwhile, the $1,500 Dealer’s Choice (6-Handed) is set to reach a fever pitch on Day 2, potentially crowning a champion or coming tantalizingly close. Two new events are set to ignite the poker scene on Friday, May 31. Event #8: $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed) kicks off at noon (local time), offering another shot at WSOP glory. Shortly after, Event #9: $1,500 Limit Hold’em (8-Handed) begins at 2 PM, offering another opportunity for players to chase the coveted gold bracelet. Here’s what went down on Day 3. Event #1: $5,000 Champions Reunion – Day 3 Event #1: $5,000 Champions Reunion of the 2024 WSOP witnessed an epic comeback story as American poker pro Asher Conniff defied the odds to win the series opener. Facing a daunting 5-to-1 chip deficit in a nail-biting heads-up duel, Conniff battled back fiercely over three gruelling levels to secure his maiden WSOP bracelet and a hefty $408,468 winner’s purse. The Champions Reunion, a new addition to the WSOP, attracted a star-studded field of 493 players, including 22 past WSOP Main Event champions. The event, with a prize pool of $2,047,800, offered a unique opportunity for rising stars to take down poker legends, with an enticing bonus of a $10,000 2024 WSOP Main Event seat for anyone who eliminated a former World Champion. Several former Main Event winners made deep runs, adding to the excitement and prestige of the event. Qui Nguyen (21st for $15,471), Dan Harrington (37th for $11,017), Daniel Weinman (52nd for $9,141), and Greg Merson (67th for $9,141) all showcased their skills, reaching the money line before falling on Day 2. Asher ConniffFinal Table Results (USD)

28. Asher Conniff – $408,468
29. Halil Tasyurek – $272,305
30. Yuzhou Yin – $188,342
31. Jonathan Pastore – $132,545
32. Terry Fleischer – $94,936
33. David Coleman – $69,231
34. Nenad Dukic – $51,416
35. Michael Acevedo – $38,903
36. Bryce Welker – $29,999 Event #2: $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold’em – Day 3 Jose “Placido” Garcia, a well-loved poker dealer from Albuquerque, clinched his first-ever WSOP bracelet in Event #2: $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold’em.This unscheduled Day 3 victory not only earned Garcia the coveted gold bracelet but also a handsome $79,134 prize, marking a triumphant return to the WSOP after his hiatus last year. Garcia’s dominance from the early rounds to the final table showcased his exceptional skills and passion for the game. Garcia’s victory marks the first bracelet awarded in the series and the second this summer, following Dong Weng‘s win at theWSOP LA Commerce Tournament of Champions just days ago. The Casino Employees event was a record-breaker, attracting an astounding 1,189 entries and generating a massive $4.86 Million prize pool. The final table was a nail-biting affair, with Garcia recovering from a significant setback to Richard Rothmeier, who ultimately secured second place for $52,773. Other notable finishers included Alexander Green and Lang Anderson, who came in third and fourth, earning $37,264 and $26,698, respectively. Final table competitors included Barry Goldberg (5th for $19,412), Bradley Wolfe (6th for $14,328), Joshua Sieverding (7th for $10,737), Christopher Keem (8th for $8,171), and Lukas Robinson (9th for $6,317). Beyond the final table, the tournament was a showcase of talent from across the casino industry, with 179 players making it past the money bubble to secure at least $1,002. Notables like Jason Daruda (10th for $4,962), Michael Holtz (11th for $4,962), Richard Douglas (14th for $3,215), Carolyn Adams (19th for $2,653), Jason Huang (29th for $2,227), Claudio Elizalde (40th for $1,902), Connor Richards (44th for $1,902), Tyler Foran (50th for $1,653), Hayden Liotta (57th for $1,463), Chance Castro (61st for $1,463), and Tyler Boyer (100th for $1,052) all added to the excitement with their impressive runs. Jose GarciaFinal Table Results (USD)
37. Jose Garcia – $79,134
38. Richard Rothmeier – $52,773
39. Alexander Green – $37,264
40. Lang Anderson – $26,698
41. Barry Goldberg – $19,412
42. Bradley Wolfe – $14,328
43. Joshua Sieverding – $10,737
44. Christopher Keem – $8,171
45. Lukas Robinson – $6,317 Event #3: $500 WSOP Kickoff No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout – Day 2 Day 2 of Event #3: $500 WSOP Kickoff No-Limit Hold’Em Freezeout was a rollercoaster of emotions, with 523 players making it into the money out of a massive starting field of 2,785. The day began with 151 survivors battling it out on the felts, and after hours of intense play, the field was whittled down to an electrifying final eight. The dream of turning a $500 buy-in into a life-changing $175,578 and a coveted WSOP bracelet is tantalizingly close for these remaining contenders. Emerging as the chip leader was Daniel Willis, commanding an impressive 23,725,000 stack, followed by Shawn Smith (16,150,000) and two-time bracelet winner Michael Wang (12,625,000), who has his sights set on another piece of WSOP gold. Willis’s rise to the top was highlighted by a jaw-dropping 14 million pot, showcasing his masterful play and fearless aggression. The day also saw the departure of Day 1 chip leader Qiang Xu, who finished in a respectable 37th place for $4,596. Notable players who made deep runs include 2013 WSOP Main Event Champion Ryan Riess (63rd for $2,679), Marco Johnson (47th for $3,805), poker legend Daniel Negreanu (16th for $8,541), and Jason Wheeler (14th for $8,541). Their presence added to the event’s prestige and underscored the fierce competition. Day 2 ended with a dramatic twist: Aaron Aldy narrowly missed the final table, securing $17,159 for his ninth-place finish. The stage is now set for a thrilling final table showdown at the Horseshoe on Friday at 1 PM (local time). PokerGO will stream the action live from 3 PM (local time), allowing fans worldwide to witness the crowning of a new champion. Daniel WillisEnd of Day 2 Chip Counts
46. Daniel Willis – 23,725,000
47. Shawn Smith – 16,150,000
48. Michael Wang – 12,625,000
49. Steven Borella – 10,425,000
50. Yoshinori Funayama – 7,700,000
51. John Marino – 7,000,000
52. Daniel Sherer – 6,275,000
53. David Niedringhaus – 3,350,000 Event #4: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better (8-Handed) – Day 2 Event #4: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better (8-Handed) has reached a fever pitch as Day 2 concluded with a dramatic narrowing of the field. Out of the 278 players who returned to the felt, only 22 remain, all hungry for a piece of the $1,238,880 prize pool. Leading the charge is Adam Nattress, who amassed an impressive 2,450,000 chips, putting him in a dominant position as the tournament progresses. Among the notable survivors, James Chen sits comfortably in third place with 2,100,000 chips. Jamie Kerstetter, after successfully bluffing John ‘Miami’ Cernuto, holds 280,000 chips, while Cernuto himself bagged 1,135,000 chips. The action was intense as the bubble burst, with Eugene Portlen becoming the unfortunate bubble boy after a fateful hand against Ben Yu. The remaining 140 players secured a minimum payout of $3,003, but all eyes are now on the coveted top prize of $209,350 and the prestigious WSOP gold bracelet. The day’s action also saw three-time WSOP champion Upeshka De Silva bow out in 25th place for $6,740, courtesy of Ali Zargari. Indo-Australian player Ashish Gupta was eliminated in 29th place, also earning $6,740. The remaining players will resume the battle on May 31 at 1 PM (local time), starting at Level 26 with blinds at 25,000/50,000 and betting limits at 50,000/100,000. Adam NattressTop 10 Chip Counts at the End of Day 2
54. Adam Nattress – 2,450,000
55. Aleksey Filatov – 2,145,000
56. James Chen – 2,100,000
57. Curtis Phelps – 1,980,000
58. Lewis Brandt – 1,850,000
59. Mathew Rego – 1,620,000
60. Pearce Arnold – 1,400,000
61. Todd Dakake – 1,225,000
62. Mathew Rego – 1,120,000
63. Matthew Aronowitz – 1,085,000 Event #5: $1,000 Mystery Millions No-Limit Hold’em – Day 1A Day 1A of Event #5: $1,000 Mystery Millions is a wrap, and the first of four action-packed flights drew a massive 2,246 entrants, contributing a hefty $1,976,480 to the prize pool. Only 118 players survived to see Day 2, with Pete Chen leading the charge, bagging an impressive 3,150,000 chips—nearly a million more than second-place Uri Reichenstein, who ended the day with 2,225,000 chips. A glittering array of poker stars punched their tickets to Day 2, all with dreams of snagging the $1 Million jackpot bounty and the coveted WSOP bracelet. Andrew Moreno boasts a top 10 stack with 1,370,000 chips, while notable names like Mark Seif (1,130,000), Christian Harder (1,125,000), Indo-American Ranjeet Pawar (1,190,000), and Brock Wilson (1,035,000) sit comfortably within the top 30. Further down the leaderboard, we find the likes of Jeremy Becker (940,000), DJ Buckley (805,000), Alex Foxen (625,000), and Punnat Punsri (370,000), all eyeing a deep run as the tournament progresses. Day 1B kicks off at 10 AM (local time) on May 31, with the surviving players from all four flights converging for Day 2 at 11 AM (local time) on June 3. Pete ChenTop 10 Chip Counts at the End of Day 1A
64. Pete Chen – 3,150,000
65. Uri Reichenstein – 2,225,000
66. Akinobu Maeda – 2,080,000
67. James Erickson – 1,805,000
68. Wojciech Barzantny – 1,500,000
69. Milfred Sageer – 1,500,000
70. James Maita – 1,500,000
71. Zhao Xin – 1,395,000
72. Andrew Moreno – 1,370,000
73. Arin Youssefian – 1,345,000 Event #6: $25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold’em Championship – Day 1 The 2024 WSOP inaugurated one of its most anticipated events, Event #6: $25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold’em Championship, at the Horseshoe and Paris in Las Vegas. The 64-player cap was hit comfortably, all competing for a top prize of $500,000 and the coveted WSOP gold bracelet. At the close of Day 1, after two rounds of intense play, the field was whittled down to just 16 competitors. The prize pool for this event reached $1,504,000, with payouts starting from the quarter-finals. Only the top eight players will earn prize money, ensuring high stakes and fierce competition as the event progresses. Notable first-round matches saw Stephen Chidwick overcoming Jeremy Ausmus and Chance Kornuth defeating thereigning champion, Chanracy Khun. In the second round, standout performances included Artur Martirosian, who ousted Stephen Chidwick, and Cary Katz, who advanced by defeating Thomas Boivin. These victories set the stage for pivotal matchups on Day 2, as players vie to secure at least an $86,000 min-cash by advancing past Round 3. The following round features eagerly anticipated matches, including Cary Katz versus Artur Martirosian. Other notable players still in the competition include John Smith and Matthew Wantman. An incredibly intriguing clash between Faraz Jaka and Sam Soverel is expected to draw considerable attention. John SmithHere are the specific matchups for Round 3: > Cary Katz vs. Artur Martirosian > Patrick Kennedy vs. Michael Steele > Darius Samual vs. Matthew Wantman > Weston Mizumoto vs. John Smith > Nikolai Mamut vs. James Gorham > Marko Grujic vs. Joseph Miller > Faraz Jaka vs. Sam Soverel > Owen Messere vs. Kane Kalas Each player is just a few wins away from not only the significant cash prize but also the prestigious WSOP gold bracelet. The competition resumes at noon (local time) on May 31, with all eyes on these elite players as they battle it out. Event #7: $1,500 Dealer’s Choice (6-Handed) – Day 1 Day 1 of Event #7: $1,500 Dealer’s Choice Six-Handed roared to life at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, drawing a dazzling constellation of 530 poker luminaries. This star-studded field, boasting Hall of Famers, bracelet winners, and mixed game maestros, shattered last year’s attendance record of 456 players, fueling a massive $707,550 prize pool. After 15 thrilling 40-minute levels, Michael Wagner emerged as the chip leader, wielding a formidable 272,000 stack. Jacob Hamed ishot on his heels with 262,500, setting the stage for an epic showdown. The legendary Benny Glaser, a five-time bracelet winner, proved his mixed-game prowess again, securing a top spot on the day-end leaderboard with 261,500 chips. Scott Bohlman (259,500), Andrew Kelsall (240,500), Hanh Tran (225,500), and Jeff Madsen (193,000) also amassed impressive stacks, ready to unleash their poker wizardry on Day 2. The field is rife with talent, with notable players like Julien Martini (144,000), Shaun Deeb (134,500), Brian Rast (132,000), Toby Lewis (130,000), reigningWSOP Main Event ChampionDaniel Weinman (95,000), and the charismatic David “ODB” Baker (24,000) all vying for glory. As the sun sets on Day 1, the stage is set for an electrifying Day 2. The action resumes on May 31 at 1 PM (local time) with ten hour-long levels on the horizon, including a 15-minute break after every two levels and a 60-minute dinner break after Level 21 at approximately 7:30 PM (local time). Michael WagnerTop 10 Chip Counts at the End of Day 1
74. Michael Wagner – 272,000
75. Jacob Hamed – 262,500
76. Benny Glaser – 261,500
77. Scott Bohlman – 259,000
78. Andrew Kelsall – 240,500
79. Hanh Tran – 225,500
80. Fu Wong – 220,000
81. Ryan Pedigo – 213,500
82. Clinton Wolcyn – 199,000
83. Kuenwai Lo – 197,500 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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