PNDC Updates Week 1 | 2024 WSOP PokerNews Deepstack Challenge

06-03-2024 18:30 UTC-8

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

Calum Grant

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

06-03-2024 18:00 UTC-8

Simmy Mok's PokerNews Daily Deepstack Triumph Propels Her to First-Ever Bracelet Event

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Calum Grant

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.

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06-03-2024 17:10 UTC-8

Tournament Report: $250 WSOP Daily Deepstack (June 2)

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Will Shillibier

Congratulations to Argentina's Mark Lacoste who is almost $15,000 richer after taking down the 1pm Daily Deepstack at the Horseshoe yesterday (June 2).

The 31-year-old defeated Americas Marzena Rozum heads-up to earn his first cash outside of South America. He also earned 730 leaderboard points which could come in vital in securing one of the last spots in the PokerNews Daily Deepstacks Leaderboard, where the top 10 players secure tickets to the $800 PokerNews Deepstack Championship.

Rank	Player	Payout	Points
1	Mark Lacoste	$14,994	730
2	Marzena Rozum	$10,298	365
3	Karen Munro	$7,215	328
4	Dalibor Dula	$5,155	292
5	Yves Kupfermunz	$3,757	274
6	Jeffery Walker	$2,795	255
7	Christopher Fraley	$2,123	219
8	Connor Woodland	$1,647	201
9	Duc Nguyen	$1,306	182
10	Ian Tang	$1,058	146
11	Cody Chung	$1,058	146
12	Spencer Yahnke	$878	146
13	Tom Flammang	$878	146
14	Royce Baker	$745	146
15	Polle Westbroek	$745	146
16	Martin Gorenc	$745	146
17	Janet Hart	$745	146
18	Mary Huffman	$647	146
19	David Whittemore	$647	146
20	Radu Iuhas	$647	73
21	Adam Chipiuk	$647	73
22	Qingwei Meng	$647	73
23	Emigdio Suarez	$647	73
24	James Hartigan	$647	73
25	Ricardo Figueiredo	$647	73
26	John Goyette	$647	73
27	Eric Jaroch	$576	73
28	Sandro Romano	$576	73
29	Matthew Foley	$576	73
30	Nick Mueller	$576	73
31	Carla Sabini	$576	73
32	Cristian Domsa	$576	73
33	Derek Boscamp	$576	73
34	Julius Hectors	$576	73
35	Rajiv Khanna	$576	73
36	Jordan Walker	$526	36
37	Chrishan Sivasundaram	$526	36
38	Cameron Calabrese	$526	36
39	Michael Giancola	$526	36
40	Jeffrey Davis	$526	36
41	William Stonehouse	$526	36
42	David Fernandez	$526	36
43	Richard Wellens	$526	36
44	Nicholas Anderson	$526	36
45	Soheil Ighani	$501	36
46	Vlad Iuhas	$501	36
47	David Kammerman	$501	36
48	Robert Fisher	$501	36
49	Roger Edelen	$501	36
50	Marc Halverson	$501	36
51	Tiago Stuve	$501	36
52	Paul Tippets	$501	36
53	Aaron Howardell	$501	36
54	Jaime Gonzalez	$501	36
55	Feng Qian	$501	36
56	Marcio Peixoto	$501	36
57	Brian Quinn	$501	36
58	Ramak Rabizadeh	$501	36
59	George Evdos	$501	36
60	Leonardo Mendoza	$501	36
61	Thomas Bellizzi	$501	36

06-03-2024 16:15 UTC-8

PokerNews Deepstack Championship FAQs

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Calum Grant

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

06-03-2024 15:45 UTC-8

Join the Fun: PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge Leaderboard

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Calum Grant

Ready to show off your skills and compete for amazing prizes? The PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge is here from May 28 to June 24, and it’s your time to shine! Play in daily WSOP deep stack tournaments, earn points, and score fantastic rewards—including seats to the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship and some cool memorabilia.

Want to see how you’re doing? Track your progress, check out the latest standings, and get all the updates on our leaderboard page. Click the link below to dive into the action!

Check Out the Leaderboard Now!

06-03-2024 14:30 UTC-8

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

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Calum Grant

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

06-03-2024 13:30 UTC-8

Raymond Chiu Goes Back-to-Back to Become PNDC’s First Two-Time Winner

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Calum Grant

Raymond Chiu, a 42-year-old IT consultant, achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first two-time winner in the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge. His consistent performance has secured him a place among the top ten weekly players, each receiving a $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship ticket at the 2024 WSOP.

Chiu's impressive run began with a victory on Friday, May 31, in the $400 Daily Deepstack, which drew 177 entries and a prize pool of $58,410. He took home $13,709 for this win. The very next day, on June 1, he triumphed again in the same event, which attracted 229 participants and generated a prize pool of $75,570. This win earned him $16,489, marking his largest payout to date.

These back-to-back victories have boosted Chiu's total earnings from these events to $30,198. Not bad for a $800 investment.

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At PokerNews, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming. We encourage all our readers to play responsibly and within their means.

Visit our dedicated safer gaming hub for more information about safe and responsible gaming.

06-03-2024 13:00 UTC-8

Raminder "Raminor" Singh's Top Tips and Exclusive Interview

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Calum Grant

At this summer's World Series of Poker (WSOP), we're thrilled to sponsor the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship alongside the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge, which will send 40 qualifiers into the bracelet event via the leaderboard promotion.

Running from May 28 to June 24, the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge will see the players who take part in the daily $200, $250, or $400 deep stack tournaments at the WSOP earn points towards the leaderboard, where the top ten point earners each week will receive complimentary seats for the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship.

So, in our bid for you to conquer the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge, we've drafted in tournament crusher Raminder "Raminator" Singh, who knows a thing or two about grinding it out and getting the job done in these lower buy-in events, to give you a helping hand.

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As well as giving out some handy advice, Singh sat down with PokerNews' for Connor Richards' new podcast: Life Outside Poker.

For the fifth episode, Connor spoke with the South Florida crusher about his nearly one hundred live tournament victories, moving to the US from India and running a business full time. He also shared his strategies for various tournament stages and gave Connor a tour of his one-of-a-kind poker trophy collection.

This interview took place inside Singh's South Florida home during the World Poker Tour (WPT) Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown in Hollywood, Florida.

The Life Outside Poker podcast is available on major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. You can also watch the interview with Raminder Singh by heading to the PokerNews YouTube channel.

Be sure to follow Raminder Singh and Connor Richards on X.

06-03-2024 12:00 UTC-8

Responsible Gaming Resources

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Calum Grant

At PokerNews, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming. We encourage all our readers to play responsibly and within their means.
Visit our dedicated safer gaming hub for more information about safe and responsible gaming.

06-03-2024 11:30 UTC-8

$250 WSOP Daily Deepstack 1 p.m. Info and Structure

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Calum Grant

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!

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