PNDC Updates | 2024 WSOP PokerNews Deepstack Challenge

06-19-2024 18:30 UTC-8

Time for a Night Cap in the 8 p.m. $200 Daily Deepstack

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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.

Level	BB Ante	Blinds	Breaks / Chip Removals
1	100	100-100
2	200	100-200
3	300	100-300
4	400	200-400
5	600	300-600
6	800	400-800	Remove 100 Chips (20 Minute Break)
7	1,000	500-1,000
8	1,500	1,000-1,500
9	2,000	1,000-2,000	Remove 500 Chips (15 Minute Break) (Reg. ends)
10	3,000	2,000-3,000
11	4,000	2,000-4,000
12	6,000	3,000-6,000
13	8,000	4,000-8,000
14	10,000	5,000-10,000
15	16,000	8,000-16,000
16	20,000	10,000-20,000	Remove 1,000 Chips (15 Minute Break)
17	30,000	15,000-30,000
18	40,000	20,000-40,000
19	60,000	30,000-60,000
20	80,000	40,000-80,000
21	100,000	50,000-100,000
22	150,000	100,000-150,000	15 Minute Break
23	200,000	100,000-200,000
24	300,000	150,000-300,000
25	400,000	200,000-400,000
26	600,000	300,000-600,000
27	800,000	400,000-800,000
28	1,000,000	500,000-1,000,000	15 Minute Break
29	1,500,000	1,000,000-1,500,000
30	2,000,000	1,000,000-2,000,000
31	3,000,000	1,500,000-3,000,000
32	5,000,000	2,000,000-5,000,000
33	6,000,000	3,000,000-6,000,000
34	8,000,000	4,000,000-8,000,000

06-19-2024 17:45 UTC-8

Charlton Hawes Tops PNDC Week 3 Top Ten Leaderboard

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Congratulations to Charlton "Charlie" Hawes for topping Week 3 of the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge. Hawes notched one win, a fifth place and a 21st place finish across three Daily Deepstack to end the week with 1,108 PNDC points.

Hawes maintained his position at the top of the leaderboard throughout the entire week.

To those who have qualified for the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship ticket, the World Series of Poker has already received your names. To complete your registration, visit any registration window. Remember to bring your I.D. and Caesars Rewards card for verification.

Rank	Player	Points
1	Charlton Hawes	1108
2	Raed Abualfilat	969
3	Vlad Iuhas	817
4	Rahulinder Dhillon	782
5	Victor Bershinsky	768
6	Kenny Hsiung	767
7	Daniel Ferketa	764
8	Hale Carter	764
9	John Cressend	764
10	Michael Lin	745

06-19-2024 16:45 UTC-8

PokerNews Deepstack Championship FAQs

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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

06-19-2024 16:40 UTC-8

Tournament Report: $200 Daily Deepstack (June 18)

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Calum Grant

The third PokerNews Daily Deepstacks event on June 18 — $200 no-limit hold'em — took place at 8 p.m. and had a field of 245 players, which generated a prize pool of $37,975.

After the last card of the night was dealt, France's Ludovic David accumulated every chip in the tournament, meaning he was crowned the champion. For his impressive performance, David took home $8,146 and 664 PokerNews Deepstack Challenge points for Week 4.

There were a total of 37 players who finished in the money, and here's a look at all of them:

Rank	Player	Payout
1	Ludovic David	$8,146
2	Rex Jensen	$5,412
3	Arkado Gadelov	$3,691
4	Ronald Herron	$2,588
5	Peter Priest	$1,867
6	Royce Baker	$1,387
7	Minjeong Kim	$1,062
8	Haroldo Reyna	$838
9	Dor Peleg	$684
10	Jared Stearns	$577
11	Jonathan Higgs	$577
12	Theodore Edwards	$503
13	Jay Rethaford	$503
14	Paul Rhoades	$455
15	Oz Jensen	$455
16	Jialun Chen	$455
17	Raphael Flajolet	$455
18	Christophe Delerm	$427
19	Antonio Bueti	$427
20	Bhasker Ravikanti	$427
21	Josh Wilder	$427
22	Dan Godkin	$427
23	Benjamin Bejssiakov	$427
24	Nicole Schwartz	$427
25	Ginold Rendel	$427
26	Glyn Anderson	$427
27	Mark Ross	$407
28	Jonathan Dasilva	$407
29	Anthony Blake	$407
30	Hongguo Chen	$407
31	Steven Lauson	$407
32	Roni Tal	$407
33	Michael Dunn	$407
34	Christopher Swan	$407
35	Corey Tazewell	$407
36	Shifeng Zhang	$407
37	Henry Mania	$407

06-19-2024 16:00 UTC-8

Pair the Bracelet with this REAL Gold Winner's Coin in the PokerNews Deepstack Championship

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To make the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship unforgettable, the winner will receive an exclusive, one-of-a-kind 24-karat gold PokerNews Deepstack Championship winner's coin.

Imagine the feeling of holding a gleaming gold coin, specially crafted just for you, symbolizing your incredible achievement.

This isn't just any prize — it's a piece of poker history, a trophy that stands out from the rest.

This unique coin isn't just about the win; it's about the story you'll tell, the legacy you'll leave, and the envy of every poker player who sees it. It’s more than just a prize; it's a badge of honor, a rare treasure you’ll cherish forever.

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06-19-2024 15:45 UTC-8

Tournament Report: $400 Daily Deepstack (June 18)

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Tuesday's action in the PokerNews Daily Deepstacks during the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) continued with the $400 Daily Deepstack

In the 4:00 p.m. tournament, there were 212 entrants, creating a prize pool of $69,960.

When all was said and done, the only player still standing was Joseph Crowley. The champion took home $15,658 and earned 717 points on the PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge leaderboard.

The top 33 players went home with money, and here's a look at every player who cashed:

Rank	Player	Payout	Points
1	Joseph Crowley	$15,658	717
2	Michael Evans	$10,418	359
3	Matthew Riffel	$7,124	323
4	Jerry Ferrantino	$5,010	287
5	Thomas Pipe	$3,626	269
6	Matthew Kramer	$2,703	251
7	Brian Sommatino	$2,077	215
8	Philip Tardif	$1,647	197
9	Marcelina Iaquinto	$1,349	179
10	Shane Rose	$1,143	143
11	Charles Morrow	$1,143	143
12	Jason Gilbert	$1,003	143
13	Robert Schiffbauer	$1,003	143
14	Dov Peterfreund	$912	143
15	Arthur Pirint	$912	72
16	Hongru Zhang	$912	72
17	Jamys Williams	$912	72
18	Brad Core	$860	72
19	Donald Yucius	$860	72
20	Yuhang Chen	$860	72
21	Joseph Erickson	$819	72
22	Pedro Filipe Cabeca	$819	36
23	Eric Apikian	$819	36
24	Fan Zhang	$819	36
25	Steven Goodemote	$819	36
26	Roy Davis	$819	36
27	Rachelle Park	$819	36
28	William Byrnes	$819	36
29	Rajesh Mehta	$819	36
30	Thomas Savitsky	$819	36
31	Paul Colwell	$819	36
32	Erik Erickson	$819	36

06-19-2024 15:30 UTC-8

Duy Ho Tops Week 2 of PNDC Leaderboard

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Calum Grant

Like Raymond Chiu the week before him, Duy Ho's Daily Deepstack double victory put him in top spot of the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge Leaderboard.

He finished with 1,538 points, the most anybody has recorded thus far.

Yotam Shmuelov and Nicholas Burnett also broke the 1,000-point barrier, ending the week with 1,264 and 1,149 to round out the top three.

Rank	Player	Points
1	Duy Ho	1,538
2	Yotam Shmuelov	1,264
3	Nicholas Burnett	1,149
4	Adel Jo	965
5	Kurt Taphorn	912
6	Chun Lung Wong	883
7	Joseph Esbenshade	877
8	Shahabaldin Shirazi	754
9	Brett Schniebolk	746
10	Gerry Fordham	745

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06-19-2024 14:30 UTC-8

Get Ready for the 4 p.m. $400 Daily Deepstack

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Get ready for some poker action! The second Daily Deepstack of the day shuffles up and deals at 4 p.m. This single-day extravaganza comes with a $400 buy-in, giving you a hefty 30,000 starting stack to play with.

Feeling adventurous? Late registration is open until the start of Level 9, around 7:35 p.m., and you can reenter as many times as you like. Each level is a quick 20 minutes, with plenty of 15- and 20-minute breaks to catch your breath and strategize.

Blinds kick off at 100/100, and the big blind ante is in play from the get-go.

Level	BB Ante	Blinds	Breaks & Notes
1	100	100-100
2	200	100-200
3	300	200-300
4	400	200-400
5	600	300-600
6	800	400-800	Remove 100 Chips (20-Minute Break)
7	1,000	500-1,000
8	1,500	1,000-1,500
9	2,000	1,000-2,000	Remove 500 Chips (15-Minute Break) (Reg. ends)
10	3,000	2,000-3,000
11	4,000	2,000-4,000
12	6,000	3,000-6,000
13	8,000	4,000-8,000
14	10,000	5,000-10,000
15	16,000	8,000-16,000
16	20,000	10,000-20,000	Remove 1,000 Chips (15-Minute Break)
17	30,000	15,000-30,000
18	40,000	20,000-40,000
19	60,000	30,000-60,000
20	80,000	40,000-80,000
21	100,000	50,000-100,000
22	150,000	100,000-150,000	Break (15-Minute Break)
23	200,000	100,000-200,000
24	300,000	150,000-300,000
25	400,000	200,000-400,000
26	600,000	300,000-600,000
27	800,000	400,000-800,000
28	1,000,000	500,000-1,000,000	Break (15-Minute Break)
29	1,500,000	1,000,000-1,500,000
30	2,000,000	1,000,000-2,000,000
31	3,000,000	1,500,000-3,000,000
32	5,000,000	2,000,000-5,000,000

06-19-2024 13:45 UTC-8

How to Claim Your $600 PokerNews Deepstack Winner's Ticket

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Have you secured a spot in the top ten on the weekly leaderboard for the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge? Are you eager to claim your ticket?

Good news: All players who have qualified for the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship can register for the event.

The World Series of Poker has already received your names. To complete your registration, simply visit any registration window. Remember to bring your I.D. and Caesars Rewards card for verification.

06-19-2024 13:30 UTC-8

Tournament Report: $250 Daily Deepstack (June 18)

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Forty-seven-year-old Rudy Ayala was the first PNDC Week 4 winner, topping the 875-entry field in the $250 Daily Deepstack.

Ayala, a Las Vegas resident, pocketed $26,222 out of the $175,000 after defeating Yuanzhi Cao in heads-up play. Cao received $18,458 for his runner-up performance, ahead of Daniel Lacey who took third for $13,177.

Ayala's five-figure windfall was his second-best score on the felt, with the first taking place in 2021. He came second in a $300 in Las Vegas that paid him out $29,500.

The top 132 players made the money, and you can see a full list of payouts below.

Rank	Player	Payout
1	Rudy Ayala	$26,222
2	Yuanzhi Cao	$18,458
3	Daniel Lacey	$13,177
4	Scott Mikesell	$9,549
5	Maksym Lavrov	$7,026
6	Logan Bunnis	$5,250
7	David Matsumoto	$3,985
8	Shane Haddock	$3,074
9	Ethan Hoang	$2,410
10	Christiphor Herrin	$1,921
11	Maxwell Kluh	$1,921
12	Mitzy Oliver	$1,557
13	Marcus Moulton	$1,557
14	Timothy Marcus	$1,283
15	Hunter Cole	$1,283
16	David Edison	$1,283
17	Enid Britton	$1,283
18	Simon Duprat	$1,076
19	Antoinette Leblanc	$1,076
20	John Park	$1,076
21	Jordan Moan	$1,076
22	Hani Awad	$1,076
23	Larry Wood	$1,076
24	Richard Hare	$1,076
25	Charlton Hawes	$1,076
26	Arthur Renteria	$1,076
27	Jamel Ghizaoui	$919
28	Eddy Asady	$919
29	Sean Westra	$919
30	William Stull	$919
31	Fatmawati Santoso	$919
32	Jose Castaneda	$919
33	Takehiko Kanazawa	$919
34	Barbara Visher	$919
35	Sridhar Sangannagari	$919
36	Ronald Miller	$799
37	Michael Panos	$799
38	Brian Mcdaniel	$799
39	Eric Gilmore	$799
40	Cindy Stenbeck	$799
41	Elwood Gray	$799
42	Rama Pakala	$799
43	David Allison	$799
44	Maxime Conte	$799
45	Nesly Jean-Baptiste	$707
46	Killian Pie	$707
47	Alessio Peciarolo	$707
48	Thomas Jackson	$707
49	Kenneth Shapiro	$707
50	Julian Neumann	$707
51	Daniel Greenwald	$707
52	Ki Hong	$707
53	Timothy Holzer	$707
54	James Khoury	$638
55	Gary Hastings	$638
56	Adel Jo	$638
57	Robert Barile	$638
58	Fabien Dietsch	$638
59	Anibal Pacheco	$638
60	Matthew Henigan	$638
61	Darrick Arreola	$638
62	Julien Denis	$638
63	Nicholas Hobbs	$587
64	Teresa Jacquez	$587
65	Aldo Martinez	$587
66	Josef Schneider	$587
67	Glenn Stout	$587
68	Allen Simon	$587
69	Felicia Tucker	$587
70	Michael Evans	$587
71	Kenneth Mackey	$587
72	John Cornelison	$550
73	Roger Wentz	$550
74	Austin Gates	$550
75	Patrick Zoeller	$550
76	Robert Dukes	$550
77	Thomas Rostin	$550
78	Joerg Schneegass	$550
79	Aaron Heidel	$550
80	Martin Gorenc	$550
81	Firas Babby	$526
82	Li Shen	$526
83	Sherri Simpson	$526
84	Carl Smith	$526
85	Josue Morales	$526
86	Michael Doucette	$526
87	Jeffrey Glaittli	$526
88	Matthew Stein	$526
89	Tolga Ismen	$526
90	Heiko Bahr	$501
91	Doniquzs Gray	$501
92	Michael Criscione	$501
93	David Botvinik	$501
94	Bradon Borgardt	$501
95	David Glenn	$501
96	Jeffrey Tench	$501
97	Juan Roldanmolinos	$501
98	Chechun Chu	$501
99	David Jerney	$501
100	Kevin Martorana	$501
101	William Koenig	$501
102	Stuart Wallace	$501
103	Gregory Feldman	$501
104	Donald Stump	$501
105	Thomas Mitchell	$501
106	Glenn Larson	$501
107	Jason Fazzone	$501
108	Justin Gutierrez	$501
109	Christopher Schrader	$501
110	Timothy Hallinan	$501
111	Jason Morin	$501
112	Frank Reichel	$501
113	Jana Muller	$501
114	Michael Lo	$501
115	Luca Campagnoli	$501
116	Ile Wu	$501
117	Ricardo Topete	$501
118	Eric Benavides	$501
119	Thomas Henager	$501
120	Julian Mann	$501
121	Shawn Gill	$501
122	Daniel Eichhorn	$501
123	Glenn Owens	$501
124	Thierry Madine	$501
125	Samuel Bovy	$501
126	Raul Garza	$501
127	Morgan Lee	$501
128	John Sweeney	$501
129	Jason Pass	$501
130	Angelo Campanile	$501
131	Nicole Lilomaiava	$501
132	Martha German	$501