2024 World Series of Poker

Event #54: $1,500 Millionaire Maker No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 2
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Event Info

2024 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a♣10♠
Prize
$1,250,125
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$14,603,565
Entries
10,939
Level Info
Level
44
Blinds
2,000,000 / 4,000,000
Ante
4,000,000
Players Info - Day 2
Entries
2,381
Players Left
315
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Wendroff Gets Big Double with Aces Versus Kings

Nick Becker
Nick Becker
Level 17 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

Steven Wendroff was involved in the dream spot, when he woke up with pocket aces in the big blind and got it all in preflop against the player on the button.

Steven Wendroff: A♣A♥ All in
Button: KxKx All in

The board ran out Q♥7♣Q♣Q♠2♦ and Wendroff's aces held to win the sizable pot.

After the hand, the dealer had to count out each player's stack and they were identical, with 442,000 each.

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Steven Wendroff 		896,000
711,000
 711,000

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Dinner Time

Herbie Teope
Herbie Teope
Level 17 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

The remaining 783 players are on a 60-minute dinner break and are expected to return at 7:02 p.m. local time.

Play will resume in Level 18 with a 5,000/10,000 and a 10,000 big blind ante.

Celebrate the World Series of Poker with Exclusive Menu Items at Horseshoe Las Vegas

Lyle Bateman
Lyle Bateman
Level 17 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

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!

4-of-a-Kind Burger at Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen

4-of-a-Kind Burger
4-of-a-Kind Burger

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:

  • Two slices of crispy bacon
  • Super melty cheese
  • Fiery dragon’s breath chili
  • Tender smoked brisket
  • Crunchy fried onions
  • All served on a garlic-buttered brioche bun

For just $34.99, this burger promises a flavor-packed experience that’s a winning hand every time.

JB’s Callin’ Your Bluff Challenge at Jack Binion’s Steak

JB’s Callin’ Your Bluff Challenge
JB’s Callin’ Your Bluff Challenge

For those seeking a high-stakes culinary challenge, Jack Binion’s Steak presents JB’s Callin’ Your Bluff Challenge. This formidable feast includes:

  • 32oz Prime Rib Slow-roasted to perfection: Accompanied by red wine balsamic roasted onions, roasted carrot garnish, horseradish, and au jus
  • Jack Binion’s Baked Potato: A full 1-pound Idaho Russet Potato with six shots of decadent toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped bacon, chives, whipped butter, and pepper jack fondue
  • Chocolate Layer Cake: Layers of rich chocolate buttercream, pretzel streusel, and bourbon white chocolate sauce

Challenge Rules

  • Participants have 20 minutes to complete the entire meal.
  • If successfully finished within the time limit, the meal is on the house.
  • If not completed, the cost is $149.99.
  • The challenge is for a single person, and all food must be consumed from the plate.

$25K Fantasy Update: Two Team Race Atop Leaderboard, 17 Bracelet Winners Drafted thus Far

Lyle Bateman
Lyle Bateman
Level 17 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

The 2024 $25K Fantasy league attracted 19 entrants, which means a $475,000 prize pool is up for grabs. The top four teams will get paid with $225,000 going to the winner. The runner-up team will receive a $125,000 consolation prize, while the third and fourth-place teams will earn $75,000 and $50,000 respectively.

Midway through the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP), the Joao Peres of Team Sternheimer has been the top performer amassing 224 points thanks in no small part to hitting two field bonuses in massive no-limit hold’em tournaments. From there, Jeremy Ausmus’s strong year has earned Team Noori 199 points, while Benny Glaser has earned 187 points for the aforementioned Team Sternheimer.

Other strong performers thus far include John Racener (181 points for Team The Dinkers), Scott Seiver (180 points for Team AJ’s Eagles), Calvin Anderson (179 points for Team Sepiol), Chance Kornuth (170 points for Team Livingston), and Adam Hendrix (164 points for Team Wilson).

Click here to see full standings and a list of the $25K Fantasy bracelet winners thus far!

Level: 18

Blinds: 5,000/10,000

Ante: 10,000

Klein Wakes Up with Aces

Nick Becker
Nick Becker
Level 18 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Bill Klein
Bill Klein

Right after the dinner break, Bill Klein got it all in preflop with one of the shorter stacks at the table, who he had covered.

Opponent: 6x6x All in
Bill Klein: AxAx

The board ran out 2♣9♠2♥7♥A♣, and Klein scooped the pot with aces full of deuces.

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Bill Klein 		695,000
588,000
 588,000

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Ragozzini Sends Opponent to the Rail

Nick Becker
Nick Becker
Level 18 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante

Sean Ragozzini got it all in preflop against one of the short-stacked players at the table, who he had covered.

Opponent: A♥9♥ All in
Sean Ragozzini: J♣7♣

Ragozzini pulled ahead on the 6♠J♦Q♦ flop, pairing his jack. The 2♦ turn and 10♠ river offered no help to his opponent, and Ragozzini scooped the pot.

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Sean Ragozzini 		285,000
134,000
 134,000

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Thiriart Takes Two

Laura Fryer
Laura Fryer
Level 18 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante

Arthur Thiriart was already all in from the big blind and heads-up against an opponent in the big blind for around 145,000.

Arthur Thiriart: A♦Q♥All in
Big Blind: A♣J♥

Thiriart was ahead and things stayed that way on the 7♦K♣6♠3♦Q♣ runout.

In the next hand, Thiriart found himself covering an all in from middle position and went heads-up again a flop.

Middle Position: A♦9♠All in
Arthur Thiriart: A♥K♦

The board came Thiriart's way again with a K♥6♦8♥ flop, giving Thiriart top pair, and the 3♥K♣ run out sealed Thiriart the pot.

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Arthur Thiriart 		400,000
166,500
 166,500

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Raskin Coolers Opponent

Nick Becker
Nick Becker
Level 18 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante

A large pot was brewing on the turn, in a hand between Kenneth Raskin and another player at the table.

With the board reading 5♦Q♦7♥6♦, all the money went into the middle, with Raskin covering his opponent.

Opponent: J♦2♦ All in
Kenneth Raskin: K♦10♦

Raskin had his opponent drawing dead with flush over flush, and the meaningless 7♣ rolled off on the river.

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Kenneth Raskin 		380,000
144,500
 144,500

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