2014 World Series of Poker

Event #39: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 1
Event Info

2014 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
jj
Prize
$548,460
Event Info
Buy-in
$3,000
Prize Pool
$2,708,160
Entries
992
Level Info
Level
34
Blinds
100,000 / 200,000
Ante
30,000

Event #39: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em

Day 1 Started

Day 1 of More No-Limit Action From the 2014 WSOP

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Gold Bracelet_2014 WSOP

Today the 2014 World Series of Poker will continue with Event #39: $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em. We expect a good mix of “average Joes” and seasoned pros for the mid-level buy-in event.

Last year, this event drew 1,072 entries and saw Sandeep Pulusani earn his first WSOP bracelet and $592,684 in prize money after topping a final table that included Niall Farrell, Mark Teltscher, and Nam Le.

As mentioned, we look for many notables to enter and make their push toward a coveted WSOP bracelet while tiptoeing through the minefield of amateurs and semi-pros that will be helping to swell the prize pool. Stay tuned over the next three days to see how things pan out.

The plan for today is to play 10 one-hour levels. Cards will be in the air at noon local time. Join us then as we bring you all the early action from Event #39: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em.

Tags: Mark TeltscherNam LeNiall FarrellSandeep Pulusani

Level: 1

Blinds: 25/50

Ante:

Notable Entries

Level 1 : 25/50, 0 ante

Here are a few familiar faces participating today:

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Tony Dunst us
Tony Dunst
9,000
9,000
9,000
WSOP 3X Winner
Profile photo of Frank Rusnak us
Frank Rusnak
9,000
9,000
9,000
Profile photo of Phil Collins us
Phil Collins
9,000
9,000
9,000
Profile photo of Russell Thomas us
Russell Thomas
9,000
9,000
9,000
Profile photo of Ryan Laplante us
Ryan Laplante
9,000
9,000
9,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Annette Obrestad no
Annette Obrestad
9,000
9,000
9,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Barry Greenstein us
Barry Greenstein
9,000
9,000
9,000
WSOP 3X Winner
Poker Hall of Famer
Profile photo of Todd Terry us
Todd Terry
9,000
9,000
9,000
Profile photo of JJ Liu tw
JJ Liu
9,000
9,000
9,000
Profile photo of Tom McEvoy us
Tom McEvoy
9,000
9,000
9,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 4X Winner
Poker Hall of Famer
Profile photo of Brent Hanks us
Brent Hanks
9,000
9,000
9,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Kathy Liebert us
Kathy Liebert
9,000
9,000
9,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Max Silver gb
Max Silver
9,000
9,000
9,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Ryan Welch us
Ryan Welch
9,000
9,000
9,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Joe Kuether us
Joe Kuether
9,000
9,000
9,000
Profile photo of Jerry Yang us
Jerry Yang
9,000
9,000
9,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Eric Baldwin us
Eric Baldwin
9,000
9,000
9,000
WSOP 2X Winner

Lafaye Again

Level 1 : 25/50, 0 ante

We didn't catch the action, but Barry Greenstein is seated at the same table as Glenn Lafaye and caught our attention to tell us how Lafaye chipped up even further.

Lafaye busted another player when his flopped set of threes ended up as quads, besting the straight of the eliminated player. Greenstein needled, "and Matt Affleck added some chips to the pot trying to rep a hand."

Lafaye is continuing to run hot here early.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Glenn Lafaye us
Glenn Lafaye
29,000
6,000
6,000
Profile photo of Matt Affleck us
Matt Affleck
7,575

Tags: Barry GreensteinGlenn LafayeMatt Affleck

Level: 2

Blinds: 50/100

Ante:

Tables Filling Up

Level 2 : 50/100, 0 ante

Here are a few more recognizable faces from around the room.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Ryan Riess us
Ryan Riess
9,000
9,000
9,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Heinz Kamutzki de
Heinz Kamutzki
9,000
9,000
9,000
Profile photo of Jeff Sluzinski us
Jeff Sluzinski
9,000
9,000
9,000
Raise Your Edge
Profile photo of Allen Kessler us
Allen Kessler
9,000
9,000
9,000
Profile photo of Steve Brecher us
Steve Brecher
9,000
9,000
9,000
Profile photo of Barry Shulman us
Barry Shulman
9,000
9,000
9,000
WSOP 2X Winner
Profile photo of Jamie Kerstetter us
Jamie Kerstetter
9,000
9,000
9,000
Profile photo of Darryll Fish us
Darryll Fish
9,000
9,000
9,000
Profile photo of Zo Karim
Zo Karim
9,000
9,000
9,000
Profile photo of Michael Katz us
Michael Katz
9,000
9,000
9,000
Profile photo of Cody Slaubaugh us
Cody Slaubaugh
7,700
-1,450
-1,450
Profile photo of Thomas Marchese
Thomas Marchese
5,525
5,525
5,525
Profile photo of Allyn Jaffrey Shulman
Allyn Jaffrey Shulman
5,500
5,500
5,500

Hanks Busts One

Level 2 : 50/100, 0 ante

We caught the action with a flop of {8-}{j-}{k-} and Brent Hanks checked to his opponent who bet 1,100. Hanks called and the turn was the {4-Spades}. Hanks checked, his opponent bet 1,700, Hanks check-raised all in, and his opponent made the call.

Hanks was in command, turning over {a-Clubs}{a-Hearts} versus the {a-Diamonds}{k-Clubs} of his opponent. The {3-Clubs} river completed the board and Hanks sent his opponent packing.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Brent Hanks us
Brent Hanks
15,000
6,000
6,000
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: Brent Hanks