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2024 WSOP PokerNews Deepstack Challenge
PNDC Updates
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Kick off your day with some poker excitement! The opening Daily Deepstack of the day starts at 1 p.m. and promises a thrilling single-day event. With a $250 buy-in, you'll get a solid 25,000 starting stack to work with.
For the latecomers, late registration is open until the start of Level 9, and you can jump back in with unlimited reentries. Each level runs for 30 minutes, with 15-minute breaks sprinkled throughout the day, and a longer 30-minute break after Level 12 to recharge.
Blinds start at 100/100, with the big blind ante in play right from the start. Get ready to shuffle up and deal!
Get ready for some extra excitement leading up to the PokerNews DeepStack Championship with the PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge! Running from May 28 to June 24, this weekly leaderboard promotion rewards players participating in the daily $200, $250, or $400 deepstack tournaments at the WSOP. Rack up points with each game, because points mean prizes!
Every week, the top 10 point earners will win complimentary seats to the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship.
Stay updated and motivated with PokerNews' dedicated hub page for the Daily Deepstacks. Here, we'll highlight all the winners, provide regular leaderboard updates, and ensure every player's journey and achievements are recognized and celebrated.
There's also some cool memorabilia up for grabs for our Deepstack final tablists and winners. Make it to the final table, and you'll receive a special edition card protector. Deepstack winners will get a unique card protector, marking them as champions. Plus, trophies will be awarded to each of the weekly leaderboard winners.
Join the fun, climb the leaderboard, and earn your bragging rights in the PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge!
PokerNews Deepstack Challenge Leaderboard Dates
| Date | Week | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| May 28 - June 3 | 1 | 10 Seats to PokerNews Deepstack Championship |
| June 4-10 | 2 | 10 Seats to PokerNews Deepstack Championship |
| June 11-17 | 3 | 10 Seats to PokerNews Deepstack Championship |
| June 18-24 | 4 | 10 Seats to PokerNews Deepstack Championship |
| Date | Event | Entries | Prize Pool | Winner | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 18 Jun | $250 No Limit Hold'em | 875 | $175,000 | Rudy Ayala | $26,222 |
| Tue 18 Jun | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 212 | $69,960 | Joseph Crowley | $15,658 |
| Tue 18 Jun | $200 No Limit Hold'em | 245 | $37,975 | Ludovic David | $8,146 |
| Wed 19 Jun | $250 No Limit Hold'em | 928 | $185,600 | Furkan Beg | $27,357 |
| Wed 19 Jun | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 253 | $83,490 | Guillaume Latini | $17,801 |
| Wed 19 Jun | $200 No Limit Hold'em | 257 | $39,835 | Rachelle Park | $8,419 |
| Thu 20 Jun | $250 No Limit Hold'em | 303 | $46,965 | Michele Alongi | $9,475 |
| Thu 20 Jun | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 888 | $177,600 | Chenbo Zhou | $26,491 |
| Thu 20 Jun | $200 No Limit Hold'em | 737 | $87,450 | Crystal Galyon | $18,365 |
| Fri 21 Jun | $250 No Limit Hold'em | 1,019 | $203,800 | Silma Macalou | $29,339 |
| Fri 21 Jun | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 269 | $88,770 | Artur Stepanyan | $18,514 |
| Fri 21 Jun | $200 No Limit Hold'em | 262 | $40,610 | Abdul Amer | $8,517 |
| Sat 22 Jun | $250 No Limit Hold'em | 998 | $199,600 | Matan Barkat | $28,880 |
| Sat 22 Jun | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 252 | $83,160 | Michael Beattie | $17,723 |
| Sat 22 Jun | $200 No Limit Hold'em | 269 | $41,695 | Bruce Dubin | $8,697 |
Amidst the excitement of the 2024 World Series of Poker, the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge (PNDC) has been making waves at Horseshoe and Paris in Las Vegas.
For those new to the scene, PokerNews has revamped this summer’s Daily Deepstacks, shining a spotlight on the unsung heroes of low-stakes poker and dedicated amateurs. To further entice these bedrock poker fans, PokerNews has stumped up 40 tickets through a leaderboard promotion to our exclusive bracelet event, the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship.
Every week, the top ten players on the leaderboard earn one of these coveted tickets and with the first week already concluded, be sure to dive into the highlights from Week 1!
Wrap up your day with some thrilling poker action! The final Daily Deepstack of the day kicks off at 8 p.m. as a single-day showdown. With a $200 buy-in, you'll start with a 20,000 stack of chips.
For those who like to make a dramatic entrance, late registration is open until the start of Level 6 (approx 10:20 p.m.), and you can reenter as many times as you want until then. Each level lasts 20 minutes, with plenty of 15-minute breaks throughout the evening.
Blinds start at 100/100, and the big blind ante is in play right from the start. If this event runs long, the tournament director reserves the right to suspend play and resume the following day.
The third and final PokerNews Daily Deepstacks event on June 22 — $200 no-limit hold'em — took place at 8 p.m. and had a field of 269 players, which generated a prize pool of $41,695.
After the last card of the night was dealt, Bruce Dubin had accumulated every single chip in the tournament, meaning he was crowned the champion. For his impressive performance, Dubin took home $8,697 along with 672 PokerNews Deepstack Challenge points for Week 4.
There were a total of 41 players who finished in the money, and here's a look at all of them:
The PokerNews Deepstack Challenge (PNDC) has entered its fourth and final week, with the results from Week 3 leaderboard all in the books.
New Zealand poker player Charlie Hawes became the first non-American to win the weekly leaderboard, which sends the best ten players into the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship bracelet event.
Hawes followed in the footsteps of Raymond Chiu and Duy Ho, who topped the leaderboard in Week 1 and Week 2 and was the latest recipient of a PNDC trophy.
Poker superstar Olga Iermolcheva also found herself in the Daily Deepstack streets and dominated her respective field to walk away with a five-figure haul along with a PNDC winner's coin.
What is the buy-in for the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?
The buy-in for the PokerNews Deepstack Championship event at the 2024 WSOP is $600 - among one of the lowest buy-ins in the Series. We looked to give low-stakes grinders an opportunity to win their way to a coveted WSOP bracelet, and the $600 entry fee is both affordable and offers the chance to win big money from an expected large prize pool.
When is the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?
The PokerNews Deepstack Championship event will be held between June 25 and June 28 2024. It's the 62nd event in the 2024 WSOP and takes place just less than one month into the Series and three weeks before its conclusion.
Where is the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?
The PokerNews Deepstack Championship will be held is a new, vibrant venue near the Horseshoe poker room, Las Vegas. It's located on the Las Vegas Strip, less than a 10-minute drive from Harry Reid International Airport.
How Can I Play the PokerNews Deepstack Championship?
Like any other event at the Series, to play the PokerNews Deepstack Championship simply register from one of the multiple registration desks at the venue.
What is the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge?
The PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge is a leaderboard promotion running from May 28 to June 24. Players participating in the daily $200, $250, or $400 deep stack tournaments at the WSOP will earn points. The top 10 point earners each week will receive complimentary seats for the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship.
What is the leaderboard system?
The leaderboard system will follow the same formula used for the WSOP Player of the Year
