They're at the Gates! It's Time to Race! Event #44: $3,000 H.O.R.S.E. Begins Today
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The third and final stage of the 2017 World Series of Poker’s unofficial "Triple Crown" of H.O.R.S.E. events kicks off today with the "Belmont Stakes" of the summer, or rather Event #44: $3,000 H.O.R.S.E. With two separate winners in the first two runnings, we'll see who among the mixed-game playing thoroughbreds claims the title in this one.
The defending champion Marco Johnson will most likely be in the field. In 2016, Johnson topped 400 to claim his second bracelet and a first-place prize of $259,730. What made Johnson’s victory even more special was a newlywed wife in his corner, six months pregnant with their first child.
Earlier this series, the most prestigious H.O.R.S.E. title was taken down by David Bach. Bach won the "Kentucky Derby" of H.O.R.S.E. races earning a victory in the $10,000 event for $383,208. A little more than a week before that the "Preakness Stakes" or $1,500 running was shipped by David Singer. Singer earned a prize of $203,709.
Former Champions:
| Year | Name | Entries | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Marco Johnson | 400 | $259,730 |
| 2015 | Dan Idema | 376 | $261,774 |
Another top-billed cast will flood the felt of the Amazon room this afternoon when the action gets underway at 3:00 p.m. local time. Play is scheduled for 10 hour-long levels on Day 1 with a 15-minute break every second level. Players start with 15,000 in chips and late registration will remain open until the end of the break following the eighth level, approximately midnight.
Stay tuned to PokerNews throughout the event as we bring you live coverage until a new WSOP champion is crowned.