2012 World Series of Poker

Event 36: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout
Day: 2
Event Info

2012 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
85
Prize
$368,593
Event Info
Buy-in
$3,000
Prize Pool
$1,602,510
Entries
587
Level Info
Level
8
Blinds
30,000 / 60,000
Ante
10,000

Sixty Return for Day 2

Steve Billirakis Returns Today
Steve Billirakis Returns Today

Yesterday 587 players hit the felt with one simple goal in mind: be the last player standing at the table. Sixty players were able to accomplish that goal, allowing them to move on to Day 2 and guaranteeing them at least $9,086. Today they will once again attempt to win their table and by the end of the day these then champions will comprise our final table.

Yesterday's play saw many notable players come out for this event with hopes of winning their table and moving on to the second day. Among those who hit the rail yesterday include Daniel Negreanu, Greg Mueller, Annette Obresetad, Chris Moneymaker, Humberto Brenes, Joe Cada, Andy Frankenberger, Allen Bari and many more.

That being said, where many faltered others were able to succeed. Today's field is stacked with notable names returning to once again conquer their table. Antonio Esfandiari, Jean-Robert Bellande, Justin Bonomo, Steve Billarakis, James Akenhead, Kevin Saul, Mickey Petersen, Jason Koon, and David "Bakes" Baker are just a few of the names to return to the felt today.

If you're looking for tips to improve your No-Limit Hold'em game, be sure to check out one of our latest videos where the wonderful Sarah Grant caught up with 2010 WSOP Main Event champion Jonathan Duhamel to discuss poker strategy.

Cards are about to hit the felt so be sure to stay tuned to PokerNews for all of the latest updates!

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