WSOP Circuit Ring winner Cory “CJ” Biddle has been heavily grinding the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge and notched a victory on May 28.
Biddle took down the third Daily Deepstack of the series and plans to top at least one of the four weekly leaderboards. He gave his thoughts on why these tournaments are perfect for poker players looking to maintain their bankroll over the summer.
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!
| 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 28 May | $250 No Limit Hold'em | 237 | $47,400 | Simmy Mok | $10,256 |
| Tue 28 May | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 21 | $6,930 | Kum Im | $2,863 |
| Tue 28 May | $200 No Limit Hold'em | 115 | $17,825 | Cory Biddle | $4,697 |
| Wed 29 May | $250 No Limit Hold'em | 389 | $77,800 | Alexander Kinney | $14,632 |
| Wed 29 May | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 50 | $16,500 | Jeremy Johnson | $5,411 |
| Wed 29 May | $200 No Limit Hold'em | 163 | $25,265 | Gerald Bickmore | $6,065 |
| Thu 30 May | $250 No Limit Hold'em | 422 | $84,400 | Jugal Daterao | $15,519 |
| Thu 30 May | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 115 | $51,150 | Allan Ansdell Jr | $12,420 |
| Thu 30 May | $200 No Limit Hold'em | 178 | $27,590 | William Plitz | $6,475 |
| Fri 31 May | $250 No Limit Hold'em | 431 | $86,200 | Srikanth Alajangi | $15,771 |
| Fri 31 May | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 177 | $58,410 | Raymond Chiu | $13,709 |
| Fri 31 May | $200 No Limit Hold'em | 181 | $28,055 | Chi Tuan Do Nguyen | $6,519 |
| Sat 1 Jun | $250 No Limit Hold'em | 485 | $97,000 | Georgios Skarparis | $17,193 |
| Sat 1 Jun | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 229 | $75,570 | Raymond Chiu | $16,489 |
| Sat 1 Jun | $200 No Limit Hold'em | 195 | $30,225 | Jackson Young | $6,886 |
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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.
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.
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.
