Shiina Okamoto Back for Redemption with Chip Lead Heading into Day 3 in the Ladies Event
Day 2 of Event #71, the $1,000 Ladies No-Limit Hold’em Championship at the World Series of Poker held at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, wrapped up with exciting developments. Shiina Okamoto, the Japanese architect who took second place last year, stormed back with 2,390,000 chips, determined to claim victory this time.
Close behind is Cecile Ticherfatine from France with 1,700,000 chips, followed by Andrea Sager at 1,485,000, eager to make her mark in the series.
Among the notable contenders still in the mix are Jamie Kerstetter (1,120,000), renowned for her poker insights on Twitter, and Nadya Magnus (860,000), who generously offering two seats to the Main Event. Also in contention are Marle Spragg (805,000), a popular poker vlogger, and Jen Shahade (295,000), a formidable force from the chess and poker world.
End of Day 2 Top Ten Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shiina Okamoto | Japan | 2,390,000 | 120 |
| 2 | Cecile Ticherfatine | France | 1,700,000 | 85 |
| 3 | Andrea Sager | United States | 1,485,000 | 74 |
| 4 | Robyn Alvis | United States | 1,170,000 | 59 |
| 5 | Haruna Fujita | Japan | 1,160,000 | 58 |
| 6 | Jamie Kerstetter | United States | 1,120,000 | 56 |
| 7 | Susan Bluer | United States | 1,000,030 | 50 |
| 8 | Cherish Andrews | United States | 985,000 | 49 |
| 9 | Khyla Boatwright | United States | 970,000 | 49 |
| 10 | Nadya Magnus | United States | 860,000 | 43 |
Action of the Day
Day 1 saw 1,254 entrants reduced to 312, and after Day 2, just 36 players have advanced to Day 3 at noon local time in the Horseshoe Events Center. They are all vying not only for the priceless bracelet but also for the top prize of $171,732, with each player already guaranteed $4,958.
The tension escalated as the bubble held, and finally burst around 4:30 PM, claiming Tracey Hill and Andrea Quadros. Post-bubble, eliminations came swiftly and relentlessly.
Notable cashes included Jessica Teusl, the 2022 event bracelet winner from Austria, the enduring presence of "Ruthless" Ruth Hall, a poker veteran and advocate for female players, Lacey Jones, a former model turned poker personality, and Leo Margets, a Spanish bracelet holder. Irene Carey, the chip leader going into Day 2, finished in 37th place, earning $4,205.
Remaining Prize Pool
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $171,732 | 8 | $18,390 |
| 2 | $114,479 | 9 | $14,242 |
| 3 | $81,573 | 10-11 | $11,191 |
| 4 | $58,910 | 12-13 | $8,925 |
| 5 | $43,125 | 14-17 | $7,225 |
| 6 | $32,007 | 18-26 | $5,939 |
| 7 | $24,090 | 27-35 | $4,958 |
Day 3 kicks off on June 30, at noon local time in the Horseshoe Events Center with blinds set at 10,000/20,000 and a 20,000 big blind ante at Level 21. Scheduled breaks will occur every two levels, with a 60-minute dinner break slated after Level 26 around 6:30 p.m. local time. Play will continue until only five players remain.
Stay tuned as the PokerNews team continues to provide live updates until the next WSOP bracelet champion is crowned.