Plenty of Talent Hitting Day 2 of Event #31: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed
Day 2 of Event #31: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed at the World Series of Poker is set to kick off with an impressive array of talent. With 61 players returning to the tables, having already completed 21 intense levels, the stage is set for a thrilling day of poker. The coveted first-place prize of $516,135 and the prestigious bracelet are up for grabs as the action resumes at noon local time today at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas in the Horseshoe Event Center.
The tournament saw a whirlwind of excitement on Day 1 with 1,230 entrants vying for their shot at glory, contributing to a staggering prize pool of $3,284,100. The intensity peaked in Level 17 with the swift bursting of the bubble. However, for the returning players, a guaranteed prize of $7,567 awaits. Leading the pack at the end of the day was American Jake Ripnick boasting an impressive chip stack of 2,680,000. Close on his heels are Spain's Daniel Palau with 2,250,000 chips and Japan's Akinobu Maeda with 1,920,000, making for a formidable top three.
End of Day 1 Top Ten Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chips | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Ripnick | United States | 2,680,000 | 89 |
| 2 | Daniel Palau | Spain | 2,250,000 | 75 |
| 3 | Akinobu Maeda | Japan | 1,920,000 | 64 |
| 4 | Nikolaos Angelou-Konstas | Greece | 1,675,000 | 56 |
| 5 | Alexandre Reard | France | 1,430,000 | 48 |
| 6 | Valentin Oberhauser | France | 1,400,000 | 47 |
| 7 | Ryan Wolfson | United States | 1,350,000 | 45 |
| 8 | Daniel Lazrus | United States | 1,325,000 | 44 |
| 9 | Chander Jain | United States | 1,275,000 | 43 |
| 10 | Dmitry Blyumin | Spain | 1,165,000 | 39 |
After a Day 1 filled with poker luminaries, past bracelet winners, and rising stars, anticipation is high for what promises to be one of the most competitive final tables of the summer so far. With the action recommencing at noon local time, this is an event that aficionados won't want to miss. Players to watch on Day 2 include two-time bracelet winner Ognyan Dimov (955,000), main event winner Joe McKeehen (510,000), and bracelet winner Benjamin Ector (420,000).
Players remaining who have been drafted to the $25K Fantasy League include David Coleman (1,035,000) Alex Foxen (370,000) and Maria Ho (630,000).
Day 2 will feature 40-minute blind levels, ensuring plenty of strategic maneuvering and thrilling showdowns. The battle will rage on until a deserving champion emerges victorious. Scheduled breaks will punctuate the intense gameplay, occurring every three levels and lasting 15 minutes each, with a dinner break to be announced. The blind level will be 22, with blinds set at 15,000/30,000 and a big blind ante of 30,000.
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