2024 WSOP PokerNews Deepstack Challenge
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Several of the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge winner card protectors have already been handed out, with Canada's Simmy Mok being the first beneficiary. She triumphed in the opening Daily Deepstack of the series, but it's been quite the journey for Mok, whose passion for poker came from very humble beginnings.
Mok's route into poker began 24 years ago when she was nursing her son. With a newborn, Mok found herself awake through various stages of the night, and while tending to her baby's needs, she started channel-flicking through the television.
Poker then became a saving grace for the Canadian as a major event seven caused huge changes in her day-to-day life.
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.
Raymond Chiu, a 42-year-old IT consultant, became the first two-time winner in the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge, solidifying his position among the top ten weekly players.
Each of these top players receives a $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship ticket at the 2024 WSOP.
Chiu's first victory came in the same event on May 31. His latest triumph earned him $16,489, marking his largest payout to date. Combined with his previous winnings, Chiu's total earnings from these events soared to $30,198.
The $400 WSOP Daily Deepstack event on June 1 drew 229 participants, generating a prize pool of $75,570.
Michael Halprin finished in second place, earning $11,043 and 362 points, while Josue Barriosbanuelos took third place with $7,587 and 326 points.
Jackson Young, a 62-year-old from Las Vegas, secured victory in the $200 WSOP Daily Deepstack event on June 1.
This win brought his live earnings over the $200,000 mark and marked his 96th recorded tournament cash. This payout ranks as his fifth largest ever, with his top score of $34,723 coming from a Daily Deepstack at the WSOP's former host, The Rio, in 2014.
The $200 WSOP Daily Deepstack event on June 1 attracted 195 entries, generating a prize pool of $30,225. Jaehoon Baek finished in second place, taking home $4,496 and 323 points, while Connor Woodland secured third place with $3,029 and 291 points.
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