Event #46: $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold'em Championship
Giorno 2 completo
2024 World Series of Poker
Event #46: $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold'em Championship
Giorni 2
Event Info
Risultati finali
Event Info
Informazioni livello
Informazioni Giocatori - Giorno 2
2024 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$1,000
Montepremi
$6,999,520
Entries
7,954
Livello
369
Bui
600,000 / 1,200,000
Ante
6,000,000
Entries
1,558
Giocatori Rimasti
208
Livello 21
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Event #46: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em Seniors Championship at the 2024 World Series of Poker, kicked off Day 2 with 1,558 players returning to the tables at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. This marked a significant turnout from the initial 7,954 entries, resulting in a staggering prize pool of $6,999,520. The competition will intensify as players vie for the top prize of $677,326 and the prestigious gold bracelet.
The day saw rapid eliminations after the bubble burst around the four-hour mark, with 208 players advancing to Day 3 after ten intense levels of play. Leading the pack is Canada's Nathan Henry, with an impressive stack of 2,900,000 chips. Notably, two-time bracelet winner Mark Seif also secured a substantial stack of 2,300,000 chips, alongside Thomas Ferguson with 2,185,000 chips.
End of Day 2 Top Ten Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chips | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan Henry | Canada | 2,900,000 | 116 |
| 2 | Marc Wolpert | United States | 2,350,000 | 94 |
| 3 | Mark Seif | United States | 2,300,000 | 92 |
| 4 | Danny Panagatos | United States | 2,205,000 | 88 |
| 5 | Thomas Ferguson | United States | 2,185,000 | 87 |
| 6 | Mikey Wangh | United States | 2,130,000 | 85 |
| 7 | Sean Downs | United States | 2,015,000 | 81 |
| 8 | Federico Sturzenegger | United States | 1,870,000 | 75 |
| 9 | Rafael Benami | Israel | 1,825,000 | 73 |
| 10 | Ken Harbaugh | United States | 1,825,000 | 73 |
Among the notable survivors are Swedish bracelet winner Magnus Edengren (1,700,000 chips), Greg "Fossilman" Raymer (615,000 chips), and Main Event finalist Scott Lazar (530,000 chips). Jennifer Frankenstein (770,000 chips) and her husband Brian Harris (335,000 chips) also stand out as a unique duo advancing to Day 3. Of note is John Clifford, who managed go from a measly 41,000 at the start of play to finish Day 2 with 840,000.
Sam Kobrinsky, at 94 years old, defied expectations and amused onlookers with his sharp wit and poker prowess, attributing his clarity, with humorous nod, towards Jack Daniels. One memorable hand for Kobrinsky is where he doubled up with jack-ten suited.
While some notable players fell short, others like John Spadavecchia (262th - $4,292), Alan Goehring (290th - $3,783), Matt Glantz (369th - $3,361),Lou Diamond Phillips (439th - $3,010), Sam Farha (564th - $2,474), Anthony Kastelic (575th - $2,474), Allen Kessler (629th - $2,270), John Hennigan (827th -$2,000), Mike Matusow (894th -$2,000), Andy Black (925th - $2,000) and Massoud Eskandari (1,045th - $2,000) all secured cash prizes for their efforts.
Action resumes Friday, June 21, at 11:00 a.m. local time, promising another thrilling day of poker with scheduled breaks and escalating blinds, and will continue for ten levels. There will be a 15-minute break after every two levels, and a dinner break is scheduled after Level 17 at approximately 5:30 p.m. local time. The starting level will be 22 with 10,000/25,000 and a 25,000 big blind ante.
For live updates straight from the tournament floor, stay tuned to PokerNews for comprehensive coverage of the $1,000 Seniors Championship.
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Livello 21
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Livello 21
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
| Giocatore | Chip | Avanzamento |
|---|---|---|
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2,900,000
1,080,000
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1,080,000 |
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2,350,000
100,000
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100,000 |
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2,300,000
820,000
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820,000 |
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2,205,000
1,987,500
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1,987,500 |
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2,185,000
1,932,000
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1,932,000 |
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2,130,000
650,000
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650,000 |
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2,015,000
925,000
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925,000 |
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1,870,000
-110,000
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-110,000 |
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1,825,000
1,610,500
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1,610,500 |
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1,825,000
-845,000
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-845,000 |
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1,770,000
1,557,000
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1,557,000 |
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1,730,000
330,000
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330,000 |
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1,715,000
1,623,500
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1,623,500 |
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1,700,000
1,535,500
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1,535,500 |
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1,540,000
1,404,500
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1,404,500 |
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1,525,000
1,287,500
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1,287,500 |
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1,490,000
1,330,000
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1,330,000 |
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1,410,000
1,319,500
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1,319,500 |
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1,355,000
467,000
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467,000 |
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1,340,000
140,000
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140,000 |
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1,300,005
610,005
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610,005 |
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1,295,000
1,149,500
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1,149,500 |
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1,290,000
1,222,500
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1,222,500 |
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1,265,000
1,210,000
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1,210,000 |
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1,265,000
165,000
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165,000 |
Livello 21
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
During the last few hands of the night, Marc Wolpert eliminated two opponents in back to back hands, holding pocket aces both times. One opponent had ace-king, and the other opponent had ace-queen.
Wolpert now sits among one of the bigger stacks in the room as players prepare to bag up for the night.
| Giocatore | Chip | Avanzamento |
|---|---|---|
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2,250,000
1,850,000
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1,850,000 |
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Livello 21
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Michael Stembera was all in and at risk just before the end of the night.
Michael Stembera: A♦K♦ 
Opponent: A♥5♥
The board ran out 7♣2♠7♦9♣3♠, and Stembera's ace-king held to secure him the double up.
| Giocatore | Chip | Avanzamento |
|---|---|---|
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900,000
460,000
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460,000 |
Livello 21
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Under the gun raised to 40,000 and Nathan Henry made the call from the button.
The flop came 9♦7♥5♠ and under the gun led out for 20,000. Henry found the call.
While the turn peeled the Q♠, under the gun continued for 60,000. Henry made the call.
The river came the A♥ and under the gun was quick to check to Henry. He fired for 75,000 the under the gun player found the fold.
| Giocatore | Chip | Avanzamento |
|---|---|---|
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1,820,000
1,750,000
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1,750,000 |
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Livello 21
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Greg Frank raised to 55,000 and was faced with a three-bet to 175,000 from his opponent. Frank then four-bet shoved all in for 590,000, putting himself at risk, and his opponent called.
Greg Frank: K♦K♥
Opponent: Q♠Q♥
Frank flopped his opponent all but dead on the 4♠K♣2♠ flop. The 4♥ turn and 9♥ river awarded him the pot, and the double up.
| Giocatore | Chip | Avanzamento |
|---|---|---|
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1,230,000
1,150,500
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1,150,500 |
Livello 21
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
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Livello 21
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Shannon Fahey jammed all in from middle position for 175,000.
The big blind took their time to decide before they ultimately made the fold.
Fahey needs to survive just over 30 minutes to make Day 3 and bag her chips.
| Giocatore | Chip | Avanzamento |
|---|---|---|
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245,000
100,000
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100,000 |