PNDC Updates Week 1 | 2024 WSOP PokerNews Deepstack Challenge

05-31-2024 10:54 UTC-8

Congrats on Your First Hendon Score, Sarah!

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Calum Grant

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05-31-2024 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

05-31-2024 12:45 UTC-8

Tournament Report: $400 WSOP Daily Deepstack (May 30)

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Calum Grant

Allan Ansdell Jr, a 58-year-old businessman from Huntington Beach, California, emerged victorious in the $400 WSOP Daily Deepstack event. Ansdell Jr, who owns Adventure City, a small theme park in Orange County.

The tournament attracted 155 entries, creating a prize pool of $51,150. The competition was fierce, but Ansdell Jr showcased his poker skills for all to see and claimed the top spot. His victory earned him a substantial payout of $12,420 and 690 points.

Adam Nedbal finished as the runner-up, taking home $8,085 and 345 points, while Justin Hall rounded out the top three with a payout of $5,441 and 310 points.

Rank	Player	Payout	Points
1	Allan Ansdell	$12,420	690
2	Adam Nedbal	$8,085	345
3	Justin Hall	$5,441	310
4	Matthew Leu	$3,789	276
5	Chun Lung Wong	$2,734	259
6	Julius Legen	$2,046	241
7	Wing Yam	$1,590	207
8	Montes Santiago	$1,286	190
9	Sandy Sanchez	$1,084	172
10	Saeed Alavi	$953	138
11	Steven Perkins	$953	138
12	Marsha Wolak	$877	69
13	Adrian Chan	$877	69
14	Matthew Land	$845	69
15	Cheang Kit Yoo	$845	69
16	Luis Alfonso	$845	69
17	Stephen Baze	$845	34
18	Dominique Terzian	$805	34
19	Jeffrey Landfield	$805	34
20	John Sturges	$805	34
21	Mitchell Gasiorowski	$805	34
22	Feng Qian	$805	34
23	Jim Wyatt	$805	34
24	Tony Huynh	$805	34

05-31-2024 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.

05-31-2024 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

05-31-2024 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!

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05-31-2024 16:00 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

05-31-2024 16:15 UTC-8

Tournament Report: $200 WSOP Daily Deepstack (May 30)

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Calum Grant

William Plitz, a 45-year-old teacher from Chandler, Arizona, claimed victory in the $200 WSOP Daily Deepstack event on May 31. This marked his second deepstack cash of the series and his largest payout to date, pushing his live earnings over the $20,000 mark.

With 178 entries, the tournament amassed a prize pool of $27,590. William Plitz emerged as the champion, earning the top prize of $6,475 and 638 points. This victory represents his biggest payout to date.

Joseph Parisi finished in second place, securing a payout of $4,200 and 319 points, while Maksim Chirva claimed third place with $2,815 and 287 points.

Rank	Player	Payout	Points
1	William Plitz	$6,475	638
2	Joseph Parisi	$4,200	319
3	Maksim Chirva	$2,815	287
4	Ryan Ocull	$1,954	255
5	Sarah Runner	$1,405	239
6	James Nguyen	$1,048	223
7	David Bezio	$813	192
8	Aaron Aldy	$656	176
9	Joshua Turner	$552	160
10	James Larocque	$485	128
11	Daniel Gonzalez	$485	128
12	William Willman	$446	128
13	Catherine Castelo	$446	128
14	Eduardo Freitas	$430	64
15	William Scott	$430	64
16	Frank Ho	$430	64
17	Gregory Rahn	$430	64
18	Cody Wells	$409	64
19	Fanyao Bu	$409	32
20	Michael Christiansen	$409	32
21	Hobart Roberts	$409	32
22	Kaihung Hu	$409	32
23	John Polce	$409	32
24	Angela Blair	$409	32
25	Zhongtian Jiang	$409	32
26	Casey Wassell	$409	32
27	William Boone	$409	32

05-31-2024 17:12 UTC-8

Tournament Report: $250 WSOP Daily Deepstack (May 30)

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Jon Sofen

Thursday's $250 WSOP Daily Deepstack was massive. When registration closed, 422 players had signed up, creating a prize pool of $84,400, a huge amount for a one-day tournament.

When all was said and done deep into the night, Jugal Daterao was the only player left with chips. The 45-year-old project manager from Rutherford, New Jersey will take $15,519 with him back to the East Coast.

Daterao dominated the competition, but he wasn't the only player who earned a nice score. Timothy Koehler finished runner-up and received $10,715 for his impressive performance, while Jesus Garibay collected $7,535 for third place. Here's a look at everyone who cashed in the May 30 1 p.m. WSOP Daily Deepstack:

Rank	Player	Payout	Points
1	Jugal Daterao	$15,519	734
2	Timothy Koehler	$10,715	367
3	Jesus Garibay	$7,535	330
4	Timothy Gorman	$5,399	294
5	Peter Molina	$3,942	275
6	Gabor Molnar	$2,935	257
7	Lisa Farmer	$2,228	220
8	Tyler Burke	$1,726	202
9	Tyler Cormney	$1,365	184
10	Armen Poghosyan	$1,102	147
11	Francisco Vera	$1,102	147
12	Bryne Wilson	$909	147
13	Oliver Hutchins	$909	147
14	William Scott	$766	147
15	Michael Reynolds	$766	147
16	Tiago Stuve	$766	147
17	Mark Shulla	$766	147
18	David Vu	$661	147
19	Stephen Schmidt	$661	147
20	Rodrigo De Sousa	$661	147
21	Keith Prill	$661	73
22	Michael Reisman	$661	73
23	Vlad Iuhas	$661	73
24	Robert Momeyer	$661	73
25	Mike Chong	$661	73
26	Brian Knapp	$661	73
27	David Schaerf	$583	73
28	Justin Heilman	$583	73
29	Richard Moore	$583	73
30	Joshua Herschlip	$583	73
31	Suresh Tirumalai	$583	73
32	Giuseppe Puccio	$583	73
33	Connor Woodland	$583	73
34	Cory Biddle	$583	73
35	Dale Jones	$583	73
36	Andrew Mcelroy	$526	73
37	Michael Guzzardi	$526	73
38	Kenneth Chikamura	$526	28
39	Ricky Buckles	$526	28
40	Nicholas Pringle	$526	28
41	Ryan Jones	$526	28
42	Christiphor Herrin	$526	28
43	Ricardo Macias	$526	28
44	Justin Kalvari	$526	28
45	Russell Streetman	$501	28
46	Cory Vuncannon	$501	28
47	David Sandiford	$501	28
48	Michelle Woodward	$501	28
49	Dragana Mackelprang	$501	28
50	Matheus Lima	$501	28
51	Victor Pizzola	$501	28
52	Daniel Sauve	$501	28
53	Michael Lacy	$501	28
54	Robert Bernardino	$501	28
55	Anthony Nowalany	$501	28
56	Alireza Dargah	$501	28
57	Darrell Schauermann	$501	28
58	Kuk Chung	$501	28
59	Christopher Santore	$501	28
60	Casey Wassell	$501	28
61	Brett Hall	$501	28
62	Kevin Deljarry	$501	28
63	Jeremy Booth	$501	28
64	Paul Interrante	$501	28

Tags: WSOP Daily Deepstacks

05-31-2024 18:30 UTC-8

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

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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