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Charlton Hawes Tops PNDC Week 3 Top Ten Leaderboard

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Charlie Hawes

Congratulations to Charlton "Charlie" Hawes for topping Week 3 of the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge. Hawes notched one win, a fifth place and a 21st place finish across three Daily Deepstack to end the week with 1,108 PNDC points.

Hawes maintained his position at the top of the leaderboard throughout the entire week.

To those who have qualified for the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship ticket, the World Series of Poker has already received your names. To complete your registration, visit any registration window. Remember to bring your I.D. and Caesars Rewards card for verification.

RankPlayerPoints
1Charlton Hawes1108
2Raed Abualfilat969
3Vlad Iuhas817
4Rahulinder Dhillon782
5Victor Bershinsky768
6Kenny Hsiung767
7Daniel Ferketa764
8Hale Carter764
9John Cressend764
10Michael Lin745

Simmy Mok's PokerNews Daily Deepstack Triumph Propels Her to First-Ever Bracelet Event

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Simmy Mok
Simmy Mok

Several of the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge winner card protectors have already been handed out, with Canada's Simmy Mok being the first beneficiary. She triumphed in the opening Daily Deepstack of the series, but it's been quite the journey for Mok, whose passion for poker came from very humble beginnings.

Mok's route into poker began 24 years ago when she was nursing her son. With a newborn, Mok found herself awake through various stages of the night, and while tending to her baby's needs, she started channel-flicking through the television.

Poker then became a saving grace for the Canadian as a major event seven caused huge changes in her day-to-day life.

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PokerNews Deepstack Championship FAQs

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What is the buy-in for the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?

The buy-in for the PokerNews Deepstack Championship event at the 2024 WSOP is $600 - among one of the lowest buy-ins in the Series. We looked to give low-stakes grinders an opportunity to win their way to a coveted WSOP bracelet, and the $600 entry fee is both affordable and offers the chance to win big money from an expected large prize pool.

When is the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?

The PokerNews Deepstack Championship event will be held between June 25 and June 28 2024. It's the 62nd event in the 2024 WSOP and takes place just less than one month into the Series and three weeks before its conclusion.

Where is the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?

The PokerNews Deepstack Championship will be held is a new, vibrant venue near the Horseshoe poker room, Las Vegas. It's located on the Las Vegas Strip, less than a 10-minute drive from Harry Reid International Airport.

How Can I Play the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?

Like any other event at the Series, to play the PokerNews Deepstack Championship simply register from one of the multiple registration desks at the venue.

What is the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge?

The PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge is a leaderboard promotion running from May 28 to June 24. Players participating in the daily $200, $250, or $400 deep stack tournaments at the WSOP will earn points. The top 10 point earners each week will receive complimentary seats for the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship.

What is the leaderboard system?

The leaderboard system will follow the same formula used for the WSOP Player of the Year

Tournament Report: $200 Daily Deepstack (June 18)

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2024 WSOP PokerNews Deepstack Challenge
2024 WSOP PokerNews Deepstack Challenge

The third PokerNews Daily Deepstacks event on June 18 — $200 no-limit hold'em — took place at 8 p.m. and had a field of 245 players, which generated a prize pool of $37,975.

After the last card of the night was dealt, France's Ludovic David accumulated every chip in the tournament, meaning he was crowned the champion. For his impressive performance, David took home $8,146 and 664 PokerNews Deepstack Challenge points for Week 4.

There were a total of 37 players who finished in the money, and here's a look at all of them:

RankPlayerPayout
1Ludovic David$8,146
2Rex Jensen$5,412
3Arkado Gadelov$3,691
4Ronald Herron$2,588
5Peter Priest$1,867
6Royce Baker$1,387
7Minjeong Kim$1,062
8Haroldo Reyna$838
9Dor Peleg$684
10Jared Stearns$577
11Jonathan Higgs$577
12Theodore Edwards$503
13Jay Rethaford$503
14Paul Rhoades$455
15Oz Jensen$455
16Jialun Chen$455
17Raphael Flajolet$455
18Christophe Delerm$427
19Antonio Bueti$427
20Bhasker Ravikanti$427
21Josh Wilder$427
22Dan Godkin$427
23Benjamin Bejssiakov$427
24Nicole Schwartz$427
25Ginold Rendel$427
26Glyn Anderson$427
27Mark Ross$407
28Jonathan Dasilva$407
29Anthony Blake$407
30Hongguo Chen$407
31Steven Lauson$407
32Roni Tal$407
33Michael Dunn$407
34Christopher Swan$407
35Corey Tazewell$407
36Shifeng Zhang$407
37Henry Mania$407

Join the Fun: PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge Leaderboard

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Ready to show off your skills and compete for amazing prizes? The PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge is here from May 28 to June 24, and it’s your time to shine! Play in daily WSOP deep stack tournaments, earn points, and score fantastic rewards—including seats to the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship and some cool memorabilia.

Want to see how you’re doing? Track your progress, check out the latest standings, and get all the updates on our leaderboard page. Click the link below to dive into the action!

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Pair the Bracelet with this REAL Gold Winner's Coin in the PokerNews Deepstack Championship

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PokerNews Gold Coin

To make the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship unforgettable, the winner will receive an exclusive, one-of-a-kind 24-karat gold PokerNews Deepstack Championship winner's coin.

Imagine the feeling of holding a gleaming gold coin, specially crafted just for you, symbolizing your incredible achievement.

This isn't just any prize — it's a piece of poker history, a trophy that stands out from the rest.

This unique coin isn't just about the win; it's about the story you'll tell, the legacy you'll leave, and the envy of every poker player who sees it. It’s more than just a prize; it's a badge of honor, a rare treasure you’ll cherish forever.

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Was This a Slowroll Deep in the WSOP Monster Stack Playing for $1 Million?

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Maxwell Young x Joseph Alban

Slowrolling — it's a divisive topic in the poker world. Some players take great joy in taking part in the act, while for others, it's their biggest pet peeve when at the table.

There have been plenty of examples that have made headlines over the years, with Nik Airball's slowroll on Ethan 'Rampage' Yau on Hustler Casino Live being a recent case study.

And now, at the 2024 World Series of Poker, we may have seen the biggest slowroll of the summer so far.

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Tournament Report: $400 Daily Deepstack (June 18)

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2024 WSOP PokerNews Deepstack Challenge

Tuesday's action in the PokerNews Daily Deepstacks during the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) continued with the $400 Daily Deepstack

In the 4:00 p.m. tournament, there were 212 entrants, creating a prize pool of $69,960.

When all was said and done, the only player still standing was Joseph Crowley. The champion took home $15,658 and earned 717 points on the PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge leaderboard.

The top 33 players went home with money, and here's a look at every player who cashed:

RankPlayerPayoutPoints
1Joseph Crowley$15,658717
2Michael Evans$10,418359
3Matthew Riffel$7,124323
4Jerry Ferrantino$5,010287
5Thomas Pipe$3,626269
6Matthew Kramer$2,703251
7Brian Sommatino$2,077215
8Philip Tardif$1,647197
9Marcelina Iaquinto$1,349179
10Shane Rose$1,143143
11Charles Morrow$1,143143
12Jason Gilbert$1,003143
13Robert Schiffbauer$1,003143
14Dov Peterfreund$912143
15Arthur Pirint$91272
16Hongru Zhang$91272
17Jamys Williams$91272
18Brad Core$86072
19Donald Yucius$86072
20Yuhang Chen$86072
21Joseph Erickson$81972
22Pedro Filipe Cabeca$81936
23Eric Apikian$81936
24Fan Zhang$81936
25Steven Goodemote$81936
26Roy Davis$81936
27Rachelle Park$81936
28William Byrnes$81936
29Rajesh Mehta$81936
30Thomas Savitsky$81936
31Paul Colwell$81936
32Erik Erickson$81936
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