Day 2 has come to an end with the final 16 players advancing to Day 3.
A recap of the day's action will follow shortly.
Day 2 has come to an end with the final 16 players advancing to Day 3.
A recap of the day's action will follow shortly.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Alexander Farahi |
2,450,000
-50,000
|
-50,000 |
Daniel Strelitz |
2,450,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
||
Elia Ahmadian |
2,450,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
Kyriakos Papadopoulos | 2,445,000 | |
James Davidson | 2,425,000 | |
Darius Samual | 2,410,000 | |
|
||
Matthew Rosen | 2,400,000 | |
Richard Dixon |
2,400,000
-100,000
|
-100,000 |
Vitor Dzivielevski | 2,400,000 | |
|
||
Aaron Pinson |
2,400,000
-100,000
|
-100,000 |
Sean Ragozzini |
2,395,000
-5,000
|
-5,000 |
Daniel Sepiol |
2,375,000
-125,000
|
-125,000 |
|
||
Brad Albrinck | 2,375,000 | |
Jeremy Ausmus |
2,375,000
-125,000
|
-125,000 |
|
||
Robert Natividad |
2,375,000
-125,000
|
-125,000 |
Scott Ball |
2,000,000
-350,000
|
-350,000 |
|
Casino | Table | Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Horseshoe | 1 | 1 | Aaron Pinson | United States | 2,400,000 |
Horseshoe | 1 | 2 | Richard Dixon | United States | 2,400,000 |
Horseshoe | 1 | 3 | Darius Samual | United Kingdom | 2,410,000 |
Horseshoe | 1 | 4 | James Davidson | United States | 2,425,000 |
Horseshoe | 1 | 5 | Jeremy Ausmus | United States | 2,375,000 |
Horseshoe | 1 | 6 | Sean Ragozzini | Australia | 2,395,000 |
Horseshoe | 1 | 7 | Kyriakos Papadopoulos | Greece | 2,445,000 |
Horseshoe | 1 | 8 | Brad Albrinck | United States | 2,375,000 |
Horseshoe | 2 | 1 | Matthew Rosen | United States | 2,400,000 |
Horseshoe | 2 | 2 | Daniel Sepiol | United States | 2,375,000 |
Horseshoe | 2 | 3 | Vitor Dzivielevski | Brazil | 2,400,000 |
Horseshoe | 2 | 4 | Alexander Farahi | United States | 2,450,000 |
Horseshoe | 2 | 5 | Scott Ball | United States | 2,000,000 |
Horseshoe | 2 | 6 | Elia Ahmadian | United States | 2,450,000 |
Horseshoe | 2 | 7 | Daniel Strelitz | United States | 2,450,000 |
Horseshoe | 2 | 8 | Robert Natividad | United States | 2,375,000 |
As Day 2 of Event #23: $1,500 Shootout No Limit Hold'em unfolded at the 2024 World Series of Poker hosted at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, the field of 160 players narrowed down to a formidable final 16. The intensity was palpable as each participant battled through their respective tables, striving to outlast nine opponents and secure their ticket to the ultimate showdown scheduled for tomorrow at noon local time.
With each remaining player awaiting a guaranteed cash prize of at least $15,027, anticipation surged for the coveted bracelet and the lion's share of the $305,849 first-place prize.
Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $305,849 | 7 | $46,948 |
2 | $203,889 | 8 | $36,385 |
3 | $148,196 | 9 | $28,577 |
4 | $109,071 | 10-11 | $22,750 |
5 | $81,298 | 12-13 | $18,362 |
6 | $61,380 | 14-16 | $15,027 |
Expectations are high for a riveting display of skill and strategy, especially with renowned contenders like six-time bracelet winner Jeremy Ausmus, two-time bracelet holder Daniel Strelitz, and Scott Ball, who boasts two bracelets. All three luminaries hail from the United States, prompting excitement among the 25K Fantasy draft participants who pinned their hopes on Ausmus and Ball.
From across the pond, representing the United Kingdom, Darius Samual, fresh off his triumph in the $25,000 Heads Up Championship, looms as a formidable adversary.
Meanwhile, Vitor Dzivielevski from Brazil, a bracelet winner himself, aims to surpass his brother's achievement—Yuri Dzivielevski's fifth-place finish in last year's iteration of this event.
The day commenced with American player Elia Ahmadian swiftly securing his berth in the final showdown, clinching victory with his pocket jacks that triumphed over his opponent's pocket fours.
Closing the day's proceedings with equal fervor was Baltimore grinder Aaron Pinson, whose relentless 8.5-hour grind culminated in a decisive hand where his dominant chip stack paved the way to victory.
Among the casualties of Day 2 were esteemed bracelet holders Erick Lindgren, Boris Kolev, Ronnie Day, Safiya Umerova, Julien Sitbon, Espen Jorstad, David Pham, and Dong Chen. Additionally, rising star Landon Tice and esteemed poker author and coach Michael Acevedo also made their departures.
The anticipation mounts for Day 3, set to resume on Sunday, June 9, at noon local time at the Horseshoe Event Center. With 40-minute levels punctuated by a 15-minute break every three levels, the action will persist until a new champion is crowned.
Stay tuned for comprehensive coverage of this enthralling event and the entirety of the 2024 World Series of Poker, delivered by the dedicated live reporting team at PokerNews.
Event #23: $1,500 SHOOTOUT No-Limit Hold'em
Day 2 Completed