PNDC Updates Week 3 | 2024 WSOP PokerNews Deepstack Challenge

06-12-2024 16:00 UTC-8

PNDC Week 2 Deepstack Winners

Calum Grant

It's been another busy week in the Daily Deepstack streets, and the players have been rocking up in force.

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

06-12-2024 16:00 UTC-8

Tournament Report: $400 Daily Deepstack (June 11)

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Srikanth Aleti, a 31-year-old student from India, emerged as the winner of the $400 Daily Deepstack on June 11.

His victory not only earned him $17,425 and 731 points but also more than doubled his all-time live tournament earnings, marking a significant milestone in his poker career.

The $400 Daily Deepstack attracted 246 entries, generating a prize pool of $81,180.

Jeffrey Yarchever secured the second place with a payout of $11,756 and 365 points. Mario Flores finished in third place, earning $8,121 and 329 points.

Rank	Player	Payout	Points
1	Srikanth Aleti	$17,425	731
2	Jeffrey Yarchever	$11,756	365
3	Mario Flores	$8,121	329
4	Marcio Cid	$5,748	292
5	Angel Iniquez	$4,171	274
6	Niall Costigan	$3,106	256
7	Trung Le	$2,374	219
8	Roman Nuraev	$1,864	201
9	Jack Lieberman	$1,505	183
10	Martin Schroeder	$1,250	146
11	Spiro Lempesis	$1,250	146
12	Cyrus Khorram	$1,069	146
13	Christy Cranford	$1,069	146
14	Jessica Vierling	$943	146
15	Shawn Quinn	$943	146
16	Kenneth Berenhaut	$943	73
17	Andres Garcia	$943	73
18	Kai Spindeldreher	$857	73
19	Diogo Aguiar	$857	73
20	Giuseppe Maggisano	$857	73
21	George Vidal	$857	73
22	Steven Geralis	$857	73
23	Kyle Hughes	$857	73
24	Kevin Mcleskey	$857	37
25	Timotheos Timotheou	$857	37
26	Benjamin Mccoy	$857	37
27	Juan Ramirez	$817	37
28	John Kruse	$817	37
29	James Kirbow	$817	37
30	Eric Tea	$817	37
31	Eduardo Montoya	$817	37
32	Liao Yinghsiang	$817	37
33	Jared Nott	$817	37
34	Kaveh Akram	$817	37
35	Adam Greenlee	$817	37
36	Ankur Khemani	$817	37
37	Deborah Zwanka	$817	37

06-12-2024 16:30 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!

06-12-2024 17:00 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

06-12-2024 17:30 UTC-8

"Stress Free Poker with a Really Good Vibe"

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06-12-2024 18:10 UTC-8

Tournament Report: $200 Deepstack (June 11)

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Roger Perez, a 44-year-old poker player, took down the final Daily Deepstack on June 11, topping the 269-player field.

Perez claimed $8,697 from the $41,695 prize pool, along with 672 PNDC points. The payout also marks Perez's biggest cash to date.

Aliaksei Ivanou and David Readman rounded out the top three finishers, collecting $5,832 and $4,009, as well as 336 and 302 points for the leaderboard.

Rank	Player	Payout	Points
1	Roger Perez	$8,697	672
2	Aliaksei Ivanou	$5,832	336
3	David Readman	$4,009	302
4	Erin Sullivan	$2,826	269
5	Adam Berberich	$2,043	252
6	Christopher Becker	$1,517	235
7	Neil Ziegler	$1,158	202
8	Jae Song	$909	185
9	Valerik Malkhasian	$734	168
10	Kevin Tribble	$610	134
11	Andrew Nemeth	$610	134
12	Thayler Hernandez	$523	134
13	Patricia Kempe	$523	134
14	Xavier Morin	$463	134
15	David Fernandez	$463	134
16	Peter Lametta	$463	67
17	Aurelian Furcoiu	$463	67
18	Lian Liu	$423	67
19	Tetsuro Tomita	$423	67
20	Charles Buehler	$423	67
21	Eduardo Montoya	$423	67
22	Jennifer Morreale	$423	67
23	Lorraine Widener	$423	67
24	David Erquiaga	$423	67
25	Jason Jacobson	$423	67
26	Dragan Zaric	$423	34
27	Daniel Garcia	$403	34
28	Kenneth Dulce	$403	34
29	Stacey Diederich	$403	34
30	Jorge Charrouf	$403	34
31	Scott Stopa	$403	34
32	Jeremy Herb	$403	34
33	Said Bahtat	$403	34
34		$403	34
35	Martin Katz	$403	34
36	Nasser Mansour	$403	34
37	Dominique Terzian	$403	34
38	Soeren Vendsahm	$403	34
39	Leyla Rogers	$403	34
40	Joseph Irrera	$403	34
41	Austin Drake	$403	34

06-12-2024 18:15 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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06-12-2024 18:30 UTC-8

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

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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

06-12-2024 20:00 UTC-8

Top Tips to Crush the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship at the 2024 WSOP

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Looking for Deepstack Poker tips? PokerNews has got you covered. Evolve your game with the strategy in this article to start your journey to the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship,

06-12-2024 21:00 UTC-8

PNDC Week 3 Leaderboard After June 11

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Rank	Player	Points
1	Charlton Hawes	800
2	Srikanth Aleti	731
3	Roger Perez	672
4	Richard Watts	400
5	Jeffrey Yarchever	365
6	Vicente Sanchez Benitez	360
7	Aliaksei Ivanou	336
8	Mario Flores	329
9	Wenhua Yin	320
10	David Readman	302
11	Bruno Pegoraro	300
12	Marcio Cid	292
13	Shane Dellus	280
14	Angel Iniquez	274
15	Erin Sullivan	269
16	Niall Costigan	256
17	Adam Berberich	252
18	Hakan Zengin	240
19	Christopher Becker	235
20	Babak Khalajestani	220
21	Trung Le	219
22	Neil Ziegler	202
23	Roman Nuraev	201
24	Gladys Landegger	200
25	Jae Song	185
26	Jack Lieberman	183
27	Valerik Malkhasian	168
28	Andre Matthews	160
29	Chico Jones	160
30	Christoph Gibson	160
31	Craig Teti	160
32	Daniel Asbury	160
33	Dennis Zosch	160
34	Eddy Asady	160
35	Eric Parsons	160
36	Farzad Raji	160
37	Gregory Drumheller	160
38	Jason Yeung	160
39	Jeffrey Parcher	160
40	Josef Kacherl	160
41	Josiel Da Cruz	160
42	Kevin Grabel	160
43	Raed Abualfilat	160
44	Randall Kuwahara	160
45	Richard Endicott	160
46	Shawn Wilson	160
47	Shubert Benjamin	160
48	Steven Lebron	160
49	Thomas Abbas	160
50	William Johnson	160
51	Wolfgang Posik	160
52	Christy Cranford	146
53	Cyrus Khorram	146
54	Jessica Vierling	146
55	Martin Schroeder	146
56	Shawn Quinn	146
57	Spiro Lempesis	146
58	Andrew Nemeth	134
59	David Fernandez	134
60	Kevin Tribble	134
61	Patricia Kempe	134
62	Thayler Hernandez	134
63	Xavier Morin	134
64	Eduardo Montoya	104
65	Angelo Campanile	80
66	Armando Then	80
67	Christopher Miller	80
68	Daniel Ferketa	80
69	Dennis Baker	80
70	Dustin Serr	80
71	Enzo Vacca	80
72	Eric Fisher	80
73	Felipe Balanos	80
74	Gerardo Ruiz	80
75	Herbert Oberholzer	80
76	Jairo Velasquez	80
77	James Smith	80
78	Jason Brown	80
79	Joseph Crowley	80
80	Krystal Mcnabb	80
81	Liang Yin	80
82	Lorie Keller	80
83	Luis Tejada	80
84	Manuel Alt	80
85	Manuel Murcia	80
86	Maria Quint	80
87	Matthew Demarsh	80
88	Matthew Emerson	80
89	Matthew Henigan	80
90	Philip Jackson	80
91	Runsheng Du	80
92	Ryan Mccabe	80
93	Sigurdur Thengilsson	80
94	Susan Purdie	80
95	Victoria Ondis	80
96	Wesley Ingram	80
97	Xiao Huang	80
98	Xiling Che	80
99	Yubin Wang	80
100	Andres Garcia	73
101	Diogo Aguiar	73
102	George Vidal	73
103	Giuseppe Maggisano	73
104	Kai Spindeldreher	73
105	Kenneth Berenhaut	73
106	Kyle Hughes	73
107	Steven Geralis	73
108	Aurelian Furcoiu	67
109	Charles Buehler	67
110	David Erquiaga	67
111	Jason Jacobson	67
112	Jennifer Morreale	67
113	Lian Liu	67
114	Lorraine Widener	67
115	Peter Lametta	67
116	Tetsuro Tomita	67
117	Adam Lalopoulos	40
118	Adamastor Santos	40
119	Ai Tsuchiya	40
120	Alan Chute	40
121	Benjamin Cardenas	40
122	Brian Richardson	40
123	Chanwoo Jun	40
124	Chechun Chu	40
125	Christopher Hecht	40
126	Christopher Pierce	40
127	Dennis Bantugan	40
128	Donald Price	40
129	Donna Stewart	40
130	Erviena Bigwood	40
131	Fabien Perrot	40
132	Farhad Mirahmadi	40
133	Germ De Haas	40
134	Glenda Radigonda	40
135	Gregory Jewell	40
136	Guillermo De La Vega	40
137	Hunter Cole	40
138	Jackson Gray	40
139	Jackson Young	40
140	James Scott	40
141	Jean Joseph	40
142	Jeremy Hamey	40
143	John Brinkman	40
144	John Colucci	40
145	John Ruddy	40
146	Jordan Macfarlane	40
147	Joseph Galvan	40
148	Joshua Brodsky	40
149	Juan Medina	40
150	Kenneth Faires	40
151	Kevin Rustice	40
152	Kory Kallenbach	40
153	Larry Turley	40
154	Laura Cole	40
155	Laurent Pumiglia	40
156	Marcel Maurer	40
157	Mark Perry	40
158	Marvin Joseph	40
159	Max Davids	40
160	Maxime Jaafar	40
161	Nesrin Can	40
162	Paulo Schneider	40
163	Pierre Neuville	40
164	Rebecca Walter	40
165	Richard Betts	40
166	Richard Bondi	40
167	Ryan Haddad	40
168	Sinha Gunisha	40
169	Stephen Lee	40
170	Steven Liebenthal	40
171	Suman Chen	40
172	Taylor Howard	40
173	Terrence Marchio	40
174	Thierry Madine	40
175	Thomas Oneal	40
176	Adam Greenlee	37
177	Ankur Khemani	37
178	Benjamin Mccoy	37
179	Deborah Zwanka	37
180	Eric Tea	37
181	James Kirbow	37
182	Jared Nott	37
183	John Kruse	37
184	Juan Ramirez	37
185	Kaveh Akram	37
186	Kevin Mcleskey	37
187	Liao Yinghsiang	37
188	Timotheos Timotheou	37
189	Austin Drake	34
190	Daniel Garcia	34
191	Dominique Terzian	34
192	Dragan Zaric	34
193	Jeremy Herb	34
194	Jorge Charrouf	34
195	Joseph Irrera	34
196	Kenneth Dulce	34
197	Leyla Rogers	34
198	Martin Katz	34
199	Nasser Mansour	34
200	Said Bahtat	34
201	Scott Stopa	34
202	Soeren Vendsahm	34
203	Stacey Diederich	34