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Event #23: $1,500 SHOOTOUT No-Limit Hold'em
Day 2 Completed
2024 World Series of Poker
Event #23: $1,500 SHOOTOUT No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 2
Event Info
2024 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 2
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$2,047,890
Total Entries
1,534
Level
36
Blinds
250,000 / 500,000
Ante
500,000
Entries
160
Players Left
16
Players Left 1 / 1,534
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Level 27
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
As Day 2 of Event #23: $1,500 Shootout No Limit Hold'em unfolded at the 2024 World Series of Poker hosted at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, the field of 160 players narrowed down to a formidable final 16. The intensity was palpable as each participant battled through their respective tables, striving to outlast nine opponents and secure their ticket to the ultimate showdown scheduled for tomorrow at noon local time.
With each remaining player awaiting a guaranteed cash prize of at least $15,027, anticipation surged for the coveted bracelet and the lion's share of the $305,849 first-place prize.
Remaining Payouts
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $305,849 | 7 | $46,948 |
| 2 | $203,889 | 8 | $36,385 |
| 3 | $148,196 | 9 | $28,577 |
| 4 | $109,071 | 10-11 | $22,750 |
| 5 | $81,298 | 12-13 | $18,362 |
| 6 | $61,380 | 14-16 | $15,027 |
Expectations are high for a riveting display of skill and strategy, especially with renowned contenders like six-time bracelet winner Jeremy Ausmus, two-time bracelet holder Daniel Strelitz, and Scott Ball, who boasts two bracelets. All three luminaries hail from the United States, prompting excitement among the 25K Fantasy draft participants who pinned their hopes on Ausmus and Ball.
From across the pond, representing the United Kingdom, Darius Samual, fresh off his triumph in the $25,000 Heads Up Championship, looms as a formidable adversary.
Meanwhile, Vitor Dzivielevski from Brazil, a bracelet winner himself, aims to surpass his brother's achievement—Yuri Dzivielevski's fifth-place finish in last year's iteration of this event.
The day commenced with American player Elia Ahmadian swiftly securing his berth in the final showdown, clinching victory with his pocket jacks that triumphed over his opponent's pocket fours.
Closing the day's proceedings with equal fervor was Baltimore grinder Aaron Pinson, whose relentless 8.5-hour grind culminated in a decisive hand where his dominant chip stack paved the way to victory.
Among the casualties of Day 2 were esteemed bracelet holders Erick Lindgren, Boris Kolev, Ronnie Day, Safiya Umerova, Julien Sitbon, Espen Jorstad, David Pham, and Dong Chen. Additionally, rising star Landon Tice and esteemed poker author and coach Michael Acevedo also made their departures.
The anticipation mounts for Day 3, set to resume on Sunday, June 9, at noon local time at the Horseshoe Event Center. With 40-minute levels punctuated by a 15-minute break every three levels, the action will persist until a new champion is crowned.
Stay tuned for comprehensive coverage of this enthralling event and the entirety of the 2024 World Series of Poker, delivered by the dedicated live reporting team at PokerNews.
Level 27
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
| Casino | Table | Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe | 1 | 1 | Aaron Pinson | United States | 2,400,000 |
| Horseshoe | 1 | 2 | Richard Dixon | United States | 2,400,000 |
| Horseshoe | 1 | 3 | Darius Samual | United Kingdom | 2,410,000 |
| Horseshoe | 1 | 4 | James Davidson | United States | 2,425,000 |
| Horseshoe | 1 | 5 | Jeremy Ausmus | United States | 2,375,000 |
| Horseshoe | 1 | 6 | Sean Ragozzini | Australia | 2,395,000 |
| Horseshoe | 1 | 7 | Kyriakos Papadopoulos | Greece | 2,445,000 |
| Horseshoe | 1 | 8 | Brad Albrinck | United States | 2,375,000 |
| Horseshoe | 2 | 1 | Matthew Rosen | United States | 2,400,000 |
| Horseshoe | 2 | 2 | Daniel Sepiol | United States | 2,375,000 |
| Horseshoe | 2 | 3 | Vitor Dzivielevski | Brazil | 2,400,000 |
| Horseshoe | 2 | 4 | Alexander Farahi | United States | 2,450,000 |
| Horseshoe | 2 | 5 | Scott Ball | United States | 2,000,000 |
| Horseshoe | 2 | 6 | Elia Ahmadian | United States | 2,450,000 |
| Horseshoe | 2 | 7 | Daniel Strelitz | United States | 2,450,000 |
| Horseshoe | 2 | 8 | Robert Natividad | United States | 2,375,000 |
Level 27
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Level 27
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Day 2 has come to an end with the final 16 players advancing to Day 3.
A recap of the day's action will follow shortly.
Level 27
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Aaron Pinson shoved all in and Noel Eicher called off his last 400,000 chips.
Noel Eicher: 9♦6♣ 
Aaron Pinson: J♦8♣
Pinson was ahead the entire way as the runout of K♥8♠A♦Q♣3♥ kept him in the lead and saw him advance to Day 3.
Level 27
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Robert Natividad had taken over the lead and went all in on the button. Tobias Schwecht made the call and was left sucking his teeth when he saw he was well behind.
Tobias Schwecht: K♠J♣
Robert Natividad: A♠K♥
The board rolled out, 3♣6♦4♥3♠10♠ and Schwecht was quick to shake his opponents hand saying, "Well... now you have to win."
Natividad expressed gratitude and told Schwecht, "I learned a lot..."
Level 27
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Robert Natividad was all in for 785,000 heads-up against Tobias Schwecht.
Robert Natividad: J♠J♣
Tobias Schwecht: 9♠9♦
Natividad was ahead from the start and the A♠8♠10♣8♦4♥ runout changed nothing and Natividad doubled up.
Level 27
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Aaron Pinson has turned up the aggression and now holds an almost three-to-one chip lead over Noel Eicher.
A flurry of three-bet shoves and pots have all gone Pinson's way and Eicher doesn't seem to have an answer.
Level 27
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Aaron Pinson limped in and Noel Eicher checked his option.
Both players checked to showdown on the 8♣5♥6♦2♥J♥ board and Eicher announced a jack then flipped over J♣10♥. Pinson mucked.
"I had king-ten" said Pinson.
