"The Grinder" Seeking Fourth Title Heading Into Day 4 of Event #58: $50,000 Poker Players Championship
A dozen players on the quest to become the latest Poker Players Champion will convene today for Day 4 of Event #58: $50,000 Poker Players Championship at the 2024 World Series of Poker at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. The fourth of five days in the prestigious tournament will kick off at 2 p.m. local time inside the Horseshoe Event Center.
Still in contention is three-time PPC champion Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi, the only remaining champion in the field who is looking for a fourth title and to join his brother, Robert Mizrachi, as a 2024 bracelet winner. Speaking of 2024 bracelet winners, $5,000 PLO and $10,000 Stud winners Bryce Yockey and James Obst are still alive as both look for their second bracelets of the summer.
The same is true for poker G.O.A.T. Phil Ivey, who broke a decade-long bracelet drought earlier this summer when he took down the $10,000 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship (6-Handed) to move into second on the all-time bracelet list.
Daniel Negreanu is also looking to end a bracelet drought as poker's biggest ambassador and vlogger enters Day 4 toward the bottom of the counts. Meanwhile, high-stakes star Chris Brewer will look to maintain his dominant chip lead over other returning crushers like Jeremy Ausmus, Joao Vieira and old-school pro David Benyamine.
Seat Assignments for Day 4
| Table | Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Renan Bruschi | Brazil | 820,000 |
| 1 | 2 | James Obst | Australia | 1,640,000 |
| 1 | 3 | Chris Brewer | United States | 5,345,000 |
| 1 | 4 | Johannes Becker | Germany | 1,365,000 |
| 1 | 6 | Daniel Negreanu | Canada | 1,105,000 |
| 1 | 7 | Phil Ivey | United States | 3,050,000 |
| 2 | 1 | Dylan Smith | Canada | 1,715,000 |
| 2 | 2 | Michael Mizrachi | United States | 830,000 |
| 2 | 3 | Joao Vieira | Portugal | 2,610,000 |
| 2 | 4 | Jeremy Ausmus | United States | 2,500,000 |
| 2 | 5 | David Benyamine | France | 3,110,000 |
| 2 | 6 | Bryce Yockey | United States | 2,665,000 |
With 14 spots paid and 12 players returning, each is guaranteed a payday of at least $102,299, while all eyes are on the bracelet and $1,178,703 up top, as well as a chance to be etched into the Chip Reese Trophy.
Action will pick up at the start of Level 19 with blind levels of 30,000/60,000 and betting limits of 60,000/120,000 with a mix of games including Seven Card Stud, Stud Hi-Lo, Pot Limit Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo, 2-7 Triple Draw and Limit Hold'em.
Once again, PokerGO will be streaming Day 4 of this event and the live reporting team at PokerNews will provide comprehensive coverage in sync with any streaming delays.
Stay tuned as PokerNews is on-site here in Las Vegas and ready to provide updates up until the 2024 PPC champion is crowned.
History of the Poker Players Championship
| Year | Entries | Prize Pool | Winner | Prize (in USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 99 | $4,727,250 | Brian Rast | $1,324,747 |
| 2022 | 112 | $5,362,000 | Dan Cates | $1,449,103 |
| 2021 | 63 | $3,016,125 | Dan Cates | $954,020 |
| 2019 | 74 | $3,552,000 | Phillip Hui | $1,099,311 |
| 2018 | 87 | $4,176,000 | Michael Mizrachi | $1,239,126 |
| 2017 | 100 | $4,800,000 | Elior Sion | $1,395,767 |
| 2016 | 91 | $4,176,000 | Brian Rast | $1,296,097 |
| 2015 | 84 | $3,696,000 | Mike Gorodinsky | $1,270,086 |
| 2014 | 102 | $4,896,000 | John Hennigan | $1,517,767 |
| 2013 | 132 | $6,336,000 | Matthew Ashton | $1,774,089 |
| 2012 | 108 | $5,184,000 | Michael Mizrachi | $1,451,527 |
| 2011 | 128 | $6,144,000 | Brian Rast | $1,720,328 |
| 2010 | 116 | $5,568,000 | Michael Mizrachi | $1,559,046 |
| 2009 | 95 | $4,560,000 | David Bach | $1,276,806 |
| 2008 | 148 | $7,104,000 | Scotty Nguyen | $1,989,120 |
| 2007 | 148 | $7,104,000 | Freddy Deeb | $2,276,832 |
| 2006 | 143 | $6,864,000 | Chip Reese | $1,716,000 |