Event #31: $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em
Day 2 Started
2024 World Series of Poker
Event #31: $3,000 6-Handed 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
$3,000
Prize Pool
$3,284,100
Entries
1,230
Level
37
Blinds
500,000 / 1,000,000
Ante
1,000,000
Entries
61
Players Left
6
Players Left 1 / 1,230
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Day 2 of Event #31: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed at the World Series of Poker is set to kick off with an impressive array of talent. With 61 players returning to the tables, having already completed 21 intense levels, the stage is set for a thrilling day of poker. The coveted first-place prize of $516,135 and the prestigious bracelet are up for grabs as the action resumes at noon local time today at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas in the Horseshoe Event Center.
The tournament saw a whirlwind of excitement on Day 1 with 1,230 entrants vying for their shot at glory, contributing to a staggering prize pool of $3,284,100. The intensity peaked in Level 17 with the swift bursting of the bubble. However, for the returning players, a guaranteed prize of $7,567 awaits. Leading the pack at the end of the day was American Jake Ripnick boasting an impressive chip stack of 2,680,000. Close on his heels are Spain's Daniel Palau with 2,250,000 chips and Japan's Akinobu Maeda with 1,920,000, making for a formidable top three.
End of Day 1 Top Ten Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chips | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Ripnick | United States | 2,680,000 | 89 |
| 2 | Daniel Palau | Spain | 2,250,000 | 75 |
| 3 | Akinobu Maeda | Japan | 1,920,000 | 64 |
| 4 | Nikolaos Angelou-Konstas | Greece | 1,675,000 | 56 |
| 5 | Alexandre Reard | France | 1,430,000 | 48 |
| 6 | Valentin Oberhauser | France | 1,400,000 | 47 |
| 7 | Ryan Wolfson | United States | 1,350,000 | 45 |
| 8 | Daniel Lazrus | United States | 1,325,000 | 44 |
| 9 | Chander Jain | United States | 1,275,000 | 43 |
| 10 | Dmitry Blyumin | Spain | 1,165,000 | 39 |
After a Day 1 filled with poker luminaries, past bracelet winners, and rising stars, anticipation is high for what promises to be one of the most competitive final tables of the summer so far. With the action recommencing at noon local time, this is an event that aficionados won't want to miss. Players to watch on Day 2 include two-time bracelet winner Ognyan Dimov (955,000), main event winner Joe McKeehen (510,000), and bracelet winner Benjamin Ector (420,000).
Players remaining who have been drafted to the $25K Fantasy League include David Coleman (1,035,000) Alex Foxen (370,000) and Maria Ho (630,000).
Day 2 will feature 40-minute blind levels, ensuring plenty of strategic maneuvering and thrilling showdowns. The battle will rage on until a deserving champion emerges victorious. Scheduled breaks will punctuate the intense gameplay, occurring every three levels and lasting 15 minutes each, with a dinner break to be announced. The blind level will be 22, with blinds set at 15,000/30,000 and a big blind ante of 30,000.
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The Tournament Director has announced, "Shuffle up and Deal", 61 players are returning for Day 2.
Level: 22
Blinds: 15,000/30,000
Ante: 30,000
Level 22
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Level 22
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Akinobu Maeda moved all in from the small blind and Faraz Jaka called from the big blind for his remaining 300,000
Faraz Jaka: K♥6♠ 
Akinobu Maeda: Q♦7♣
The run out of J♣10♦9♥A♣8♠ spelled the end for Jaka in one of the first hands of Day 2.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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2,220,000
300,000
|
300,000 |
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Busted | |
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Level 22
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Daniel Coleman was on the button and raised to 60,000 and Nicolas Lacroix three-bet shoved for 520,000. Coleman made the call.
Nicolas Lacroix: J♥10♥
Daniel Coleman: A♠J♣
The board ran out as A♣6♦3♦K♥9♥ and Coleman won with a pair of aces.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,065,000
30,000
|
30,000 |
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Busted | |
Level 22
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Level 22
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Anuj [Removed:550] raised to 60,000 from the hijack and Daniel Lazrus defended from the big blind.
The two players checked the 10♠8♠7♠ flop to see the 7♣ come on the turn. Lazrus led out for 75,000 and [Removed:550] made the call.
Lazrus bet 150,000 on the 2♦ river and once again and [Removed:550] called. Lazrus showed Q♦9♠, but, [Removed:550] took down the pot with 9♦9♥
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,300,000
300,000
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300,000 |
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1,050,000
275,000
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275,000 |
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