A Wealth of Big Names Return To Day 2 Of The Stud/Omaha Hi-Lo
A total of 507 players came out to play Event #61: $2,500 Stud/Omaha Eight or Better, topping last year’s turnout of 460 and ensuring that a total of 77 players will see a piece of the $1,128,075 prizepool. A total of 187 bagged up for the night, with all eyes on the first place prize of $222,703.
Leading the way is Joe Shammas (266,000) who is hunting his first bracelet. The podium is rounded with bracelet winners Chad Eveslage (259,000), and Robert Mizrachi (258,500) right behind him. Each one is looking to win the Hi-Lo event of Hi-Lo events.
Day 2 Top Ten Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Shammas | United States | 266,000 |
| 2 | Chad Eveslage | United States | 259,000 |
| 3 | Robert Mizrachi | United States | 258,500 |
| 4 | Venkata Tayi | United States | 250,500 |
| 5 | Ziya Rahim | United States | 246,000 |
| 6 | Kevin Chance | United States | 227,500 |
| 7 | Takehiko Nakajima | Japan | 217,000 |
| 8 | Gary Benson | Australia | 213,000 |
| 9 | Jose Ferro | Colombia | 212,500 |
| 10 | Terrence Hastoo | United States | 205,500 |
Defending champion Bradley Smith (112,000) and runner-up Nghia Le (62,500) are still in the mix, hoping to set up another deep run. Others that bagged included David Williams (186,000), Dario Sammartino (183,000), WSOP commentator Norman Chad (182,000), Benny Glaser (164,000), Ari Engell (138,000), Joe Hachem (107,500), and Allen Kessler (73,500). Each one of them is looking to etch their way into Hi-Lo history.
Play will resume at 1 P.M. in The Horseshoe where they will begin Day 2 at Level 13. Blinds will be 2,000/4,000 and the ante will be 1,000 with a 1,000 bring in. Limits will bet 4,000/8,000 and levels will last 60 minutes each. Stay tuned to PokerNews for all updates on the WSOP.