2017 World Series of Poker

Event #73: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em MAIN EVENT - World Championship
Day: 2ab
Event Info

2017 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a2
Prize
$8,150,000
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$67,877,400
Entries
7,221
Level Info
Level
43
Blinds
1,500,000 / 3,000,000
Ante
500,000

Syverud Returns for Day 2

Level 6 : 300/600, 100 ante
Rick Syverud
Rick Syverud

Many readers were touched by the recent story of Wisconsin’s Rick Syverud, who is playing in the Main Event while battling Stage 4 cancer. He hit a $10,000 slot jackpot two weeks ago to make his dream come true in the WSOP. He made it through Day 1 and has 67,000 in chips so far on Day 2.

“I’m feeling pretty good and won a couple hands,” he told PokerNews.

Many readers loved Syverud’s positivity and outlook on life. He received many nice comments, he said, and appreciated all the kind words. To read his amazing story, click here.

Player Chips Progress
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Richard Syverud
67,000
4,200
4,200

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