Event #89: $3,000 Mid-Stakes Championship
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Event #89: $3,000 Mid-Stakes Championship
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The $3,000 Mid-Stakes Championship is a brand-new event of the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP), and it has proven popular, with 1,161 entrants descending on the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas for Day 1a. Only 324 players made it through ten 60-minute levels, each now has a shot to become a WSOP champion late into the 2024 series.
Jonathan Newman (573,500) soared to the top of the Day 1a chip counts. The Canadian is looking for his first WSOP cash of the series, but came into this event in good form, having finished fifth in a $1,600 event elsewhere in Vegas for $69,511.
Herve Gouzil of France (505,000), and Mantas Ungulaitis from Lithuania (451,500) finished Day 1a in the top three.
Rank | Player | Country | Chips | Big Blinds |
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1 | Jonathan Newman | Canada | 573,500 | 229 |
2 | Herve Gouzil | France | 505,000 | 202 |
3 | Mantas Ungulaitis | Lithuania | 451,500 | 181 |
4 | Maher Achour | United States | 433,000 | 173 |
5 | Florian Dimitrie Duta | Romania | 389,000 | 156 |
6 | Bahar Musa | Bulgaria | 381,500 | 153 |
7 | Rytis Pranarauskas | Lithuania | 360,000 | 144 |
8 | Edgaras Kausinis | Lithuania | 360,000 | 144 |
9 | Michael Moncek | United States | 357,000 | 143 |
10 | Ananth Ganesan | United States | 349,000 | 140 |
$25K Fantasy Draft pick Michael Moncek (357,000) finished the first of two flights in ninth place. Moncek, a two-time WSOP champion, is on course for his 11th in-the-money finish of the 2024 WSOP.
Several other fantasy drafters also punched their Day 2 tickets. They include Adam Hendrix (166,500), Taylor Paur (161,500), Samuel Laskowitz (156,000), Jake Schwartz (134,000), Qiang Xu (102,500), Dong Chen (72,000), and three-time bracelet winner Chad Eveslage (34,000).
Day 1a also saw Hall of Famer Billy Baxter (86,500) roll back the years and reach Day 2, while Main Event winner Scott Blumstein (43,000) progressed, albeit with one of the shorter stacks.
Those tuning into PokerNews traditional coverage from Day 2 should also look out for Frank Funaro (283,000), James Dempsey (148,500), Kathy Liebert (117,500), Faraz Jaka (112,000), and Ryan Laplante (53,500).
Day 1b commences at 10 a.m. local time on July 12, with ten 60-minute levels scheduled. Get involved with our MyStack feature if you want to keep the folks back home updated with your progress on Day 1b of this new tournament.
Giocatore | Chip | Avanzamento |
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Jonathan Newman |
573,500
573,500
|
573,500 |
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Herve Gouzil |
505,000
505,000
|
505,000 |
Mantas Ungulaitis |
451,500
451,500
|
451,500 |
Maher Achour |
433,000
433,000
|
433,000 |
Florian Duta | 389,000 | |
Bahar Musa |
381,500
381,500
|
381,500 |
Rytis Pranarauskas |
360,000
360,000
|
360,000 |
Edgaras Kausinis |
360,000
360,000
|
360,000 |
Michael Moncek |
357,000
357,000
|
357,000 |
|
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Ananth Ganesan |
349,000
349,000
|
349,000 |
Shachar Haran |
348,500
348,500
|
348,500 |
Paulo Joanello |
347,500
347,500
|
347,500 |
|
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Or Nezer |
327,000
327,000
|
327,000 |
|
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Pavels Spirins |
320,500
320,500
|
320,500 |
Matheus Lima |
318,500
318,500
|
318,500 |
Asi Moshe |
317,500
317,500
|
317,500 |
|
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Illia Korobkin |
291,500
291,500
|
291,500 |
Ryan Wolfson |
286,000
286,000
|
286,000 |
Matthew Osorio |
285,000
285,000
|
285,000 |
Cody Jones |
284,000
284,000
|
284,000 |
Frank Funaro |
283,000
283,000
|
283,000 |
|
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Christopher Park |
279,500
279,500
|
279,500 |
Timur Khamidullin |
275,000
275,000
|
275,000 |
Zinan Xu |
268,000
268,000
|
268,000 |
Takao Shimizu |
264,000
264,000
|
264,000 |
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In 2003, the game of poker changed forever after Chris Moneymaker topped a field of 839 players to win the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event for $2.5 million. By doing so, the Moneymaker effect ignited the “Poker Boom,” which saw the tournament field triple the following year.
The 2004 Main Event was the last to be held at the birthplace of the WSOP – Binion’s Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas. The venue was packed to the rafters with 2,576 players entering that year’s tournament, and with the ESPN cameras capturing all the action several poker players made a name for themselves that year including young guns David Williams and Josh Arieh, while 1995 WSOP Main Event champ Dan Harrington made history by following up his third-place finish in the 2003 WSOP Main Event by placing fourth in 2004 for $1.5 million.
However, when the dust settled it was a patent attorney from Connecticut by the name of Greg Raymer winning the whole thing for a smooth $5 million and a gold bracelet. While attempting to defend his title in 2005, which doubled from the year prior by attracting 5,619 players, Raymer proved his win was no fluke by making another deep run, ultimately falling in 25th place for $304,680.
It’s been 20 years since Raymer’s victory, but he hasn’t slowed down as he’s continued to play poker all across the globe. In recognition of Raymer’s anniversary, PokerNews caught up with the champ, who will be at the 2024 WSOP!
In celebration of the 55th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) Tournament, Horseshoe Las Vegas has introduced two exclusive limited-time menu items that will delight both poker enthusiasts and food connoisseurs alike.
Running through the remainder of the WSOP, these culinary experiences promise an unforgettable addition to the poker festivities!
Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen at Horseshoe Las Vegas is pulling out all the stops with the introduction of the 4-of-a-Kind Burger. This mouthwatering creation features a juicy beef patty topped with:
For just $34.99, this burger promises a flavor-packed experience that’s a winning hand every time.
For those seeking a high-stakes culinary challenge, Jack Binion’s Steak presents JB’s Callin’ Your Bluff Challenge. This formidable feast includes:
The initial schedule — US and international — is out for the 2024-2025 World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) season, and it should create some excitement within the poker community.
Action for the 20th Circuit season kicks off at a familiar spot — Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma — on July 17, the same day as the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event concludes. There will also be a return to the same casino in October.
There are 18 stops — 13 in the US and five in other countries — on the 2024 portion of the WSOPC schedule. That includes five different countries and eight US states.
Giocatore | Chip | Avanzamento |
---|---|---|
Cassandra Yong | 72,100 |
Giocatore | Chip | Avanzamento |
---|---|---|
Clement Richez |
40,000
20,000
|
20,000 |
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Giocatore | Chip | Avanzamento |
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Clement Richez | 20,000 | |
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