2024 WSOP PokerNews Deepstack Challenge
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Like Raymond Chiu the week before him, Duy Ho's Daily Deepstack double victory put him in top spot of the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge Leaderboard.
He finished with 1,538 points, the most anybody has recorded thus far.
Yotam Shmuelov and Nicholas Burnett also broke the 1,000-point barrier, ending the week with 1,264 and 1,149 to round out the top three.
In the biggest buy-in of the Daily Deepstacks, Zain Rafiq reigned supreme over 192 other entries to take top spot. His victory earned him $14,653, along with 709 PNDC points, sneaking him into the top ten of the leaderboard.
Rafiq's payday was the second-biggest score of his career, with his first only coming a few months ago in Las Vegas. He finished in 3rd in a $600 event for $51,661
PokerNews ambassador Kyle Anderson also took a shot, finding himself in the top 30 players who made it into the money. He was the unlucky player to bubble the final table, bowing out in 10th place.
Anderson also joined Chad Holloway and Johnnie Vibes in the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, where the group discussed the Men "The Master" Nguyen controversy and everything else happening in the WSOP this week!
It was another busy week in the Daily Deepstack streets, and the players rocked up in force during PNDC Week 2.
Across the 21 tournaments that are eligible for PNDC points, 7,768 entries were recorded, with those players making $1,661,630 up for grabs in the prize pools.
Adel Jo, who made the top ten in the weekly leaderboard, won the biggest Daily Deepstack of the week. He topped the $250 event on June 4, overcoming 1,013 other entries to win the $29,183 winner's prize.
| Date | Event | Entries | Prize Pool | Winner | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 4 Jun | $250 No Limit Hold'em | 1,014 | $202,800 | Adel Jo | $29,183 |
| Tue 4 Jun | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 315 | $103,950 | Shahabaldin Shirazi | $20,718 |
| Tue 4 Jun | $200 No Limit Hold'em | 289 | $44,795 | Jose Correia | $9,152 |
| Wed 5 Jun | $250 No Limit Hold'em | 493 | $98,600 | Kurt Taphorn | $17,412 |
| Wed 5 Jun | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 284 | $93,720 | Patrick Smith | $19,273 |
| Wed 5 Jun | $200 No Limit Hold'em | 236 | $36,580 | Joseph Esbenshade | $7,911 |
| Thu 6 Jun | $250 No Limit Hold'em | 482 | $96,400 | Brett Schniebolk | $17,074 |
| Thu 6 Jun | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 252 | $83,160 | Chun Lung Wong | $17,723 |
| Thu 6 Jun | $200 No Limit Hold'em | 247 | $38,285 | Yotam Shmuelov | $8,160 |
| Fri 7 Jun | $250 No Limit Hold'em | 392 | $78,400 | Kaihung Hu | $14,750 |
| Fri 7 Jun | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 231 | $76,230 | Haruka Murata | $16,629 |
| Fri 7 Jun | $200 No Limit Hold'em | 256 | $39,680 | Duy Ho | $8,398 |
| Sat 8 Jun | $250 No Limit Hold'em | 410 | $82,000 | Duy Ho | $15,209 |
| Sat 8 Jun | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 218 | $71,940 | Alexandre Rabusseau | $15,948 |
| Sat 8 Jun | $200 No Limit Hold'em | 257 | $39,835 | Arkadiusz Rusak | $8,419 |
| Sun 9 Jun | $250 No Limit Hold'em | 302 | $60,400 | Gerry Fordham | $12,181 |
| Sun 9 Jun | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 237 | $78,210 | Daniel Lujano | $16,919 |
| Sun 9 Jun | $200 No Limit Hold'em | 322 | $49,910 | Yurii Cepitiehko | $9,900 |
| Mon 10 Jun | $250 No Limit Hold'em | 978 | $195,200 | Nicholas Burnett | $28,393 |
| Mon 10 Jun | $400 No Limit Hold'em | 260 | $85,800 | Georgios Karakousis | $18,141 |
| Mon 10 Jun | $200 No Limit Hold'em | 293 | $45,415 | Walid Fahmy | $9,291 |
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!
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
Is this Fabio Toldeo's time to book his spot in the top ten of the of PNDC weekly leaderboard? Well, he's certainly making steps to make that happen.
Columbia's Toledo made a gallant attempt in Week 1 of the PNDC, recording three cashes in the $200 edition of the deepstacks. A fifth, fourth and 12th finish saw Toledo cash for more than $5,000, but his collected points fell short of qualifying for a $600 PNDC ticket.
Toledo's path to redemption is in full swing, as he finally got over the line, notching his first win of the summer for $7,381 and 653 points, putting him 12th overall in the leaderboard. Toledo's shown he's got the chops to make several final tables and one more solid result should be enough to do it.
Overall the $200 Daily Deepstack on June 14, had 213 entries, with the $33,015 prize pool being split across the top 32 players.
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.
