PNDC Updates Week 1 | 2024 WSOP PokerNews Deepstack Challenge

06-02-2024 18:00 UTC-8

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

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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.

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06-02-2024 17:49 UTC-8

Remember About Responsible Gaming

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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.

06-02-2024 16:51 UTC-8

Phones at the Poker Table - Yes or No?

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06-02-2024 16:40 UTC-8

Nothing Better than Building Stacks

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06-02-2024 16:15 UTC-8

Tournament Report: $250 WSOP Daily Deepstack (June 1)

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Georgios Skarparis, a 42-year-old professional poker player from Cyprus, claimed victory in the $250 WSOP Daily Deepstack event on June 1.

With over $300,000 in live earnings, this win marks his fourth recorded tournament triumph. Skarparis's most significant cash was $167,070, achieved in the 2022 Merit Poker Retro Series €3,300 Main Event.

The tournament drew 485 entries, generating a prize pool of $97,000. Skarparis emerged as the champion, securing the top prize of $17,193 and earning 747 points for the PNDC leaderboard, good enough to put him in the top ten.

Timothy Cox finished as the runner-up, earning $11,874 and 374 points, while Kevin Kim took third place with a payout of $8,354 and 336 points.

Rank	Player	Payout	Points
1	Georgios Skarparis	$17,193	747
2	Timothy Cox	$11,874	374
3	Kevin Kim	$8,354	336
4	Christoph Schwabl	$5,986	299
5	Joshua Sroka	$4,370	280
6	Gabor Molnar	$3,252	261
7	Robert Maier	$2,468	224
8	Kenneth Fee	$1,910	205
9	Darryl Arnold	$1,509	187
10	Donald Nimneh	$1,217	149
11	Matthew Henigan	$1,217	149
12	Dan Kuntzman	$1,002	149
13	Anthony Simpson	$1,002	149
14	Denis Lee	$843	149
15	Joseph Crowley	$843	149
16	Robert Keating	$843	149
17	Preston Mcewen	$843	149
18	Fred Maier	$725	149
19	Arley Gonzalez	$725	149
20	Marsha Wolak	$725	149
21	Gail Flaherty	$725	149
22	Mychajlo Semianczuk	$725	149
23	Marcio Peixoto	$725	75
24	Russell Ivy	$725	75
25	Christian Kenney	$725	75
26	Marshall Cooper	$725	75
27	William Boone	$638	75
28	Luke Nishihara	$638	75
29	Dave Banerjee	$638	75
30	Spencer Yahnke	$638	75
31	Shawn Hall	$638	75
32	Nathan Pringle	$638	75
33	Antonios Onoufriou	$638	75
34	Hugh Coley	$638	75
35	Matthew Land	$638	75
36	Casey Wassell	$574	75
37	Suzanne Kelm	$574	75
38	Paulius Bikus	$574	75
39	Jerome Isler	$574	75
40	Mark Tranto	$574	75
41	Gary Albertson	$574	75
42	David Wilkens	$574	37
43	Linas Kerbelis	$574	37
44	Eric Kronenthal	$574	37
45	Jeffrey Gab	$529	37
46	Diomig Delgado	$529	37
47	Kenny Shih	$529	37
48	Alexander Tafesh	$529	37
49	Deaitra Virdenburks	$529	37
50	Julio Torres	$529	37
51	Andre Welt	$529	37
52	Ryan Ashman	$529	37
53	Mark Strayer	$529	37
54	Scott Appleton	$504	37
55	Patricia Yamano	$504	37
56	Gary Smith	$504	37
57	Michael Iannotti	$504	37
58	Maurice Hawkins	$504	37
59	Fengwen Chen	$504	37
60	Darren Kennedy	$504	37
61	Scott Maurin	$504	37
62	Michael Brottman	$504	37
63	Clark Robertson	$504	37
64	William Plitz	$504	37
65	Alex Hua	$504	37
66	Michael Russell	$504	37
67	Jon Nathan	$504	37
68	Alexis Flores	$504	37
69	Thomas Bellizzi	$504	37
70	Dustin Iannotti	$504	37
71	Cafer Demirbuken	$504	37
72	Anthony Willis	$504	37
73	Siriwan Sukmekerd	$504	37

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06-02-2024 16:15 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

06-02-2024 15:45 UTC-8

Join the Fun: PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge Leaderboard

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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!

06-02-2024 14:25 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