Will Another Wave of Max Late Reg Hit the $50,000 High Roller?
Just days after a mass of last-minute entries in the $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold'em forced WSOP staff into a rare Day 2 full-field redraw, the stage is now set for a potential repeat in Event #32: $50,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold'em.
In the $25,000 High Roller, 72 players jumped in during the first level of Day 2, including dozens in the final moments before registration closed. That surge ballooned the field to a record-setting 392 entries and forced staff to redraw seats for all 158 remaining players. Now, with the $50,000 High Roller still open for registration until the end of Level 10 (approximately 2:15 p.m.), the question is: will lightning strike twice?
Blom Still Hunting for First Bracelet
One player already through is Viktor Blom. The online legend bagged 1,810,000 chips, good for second in the counts and 151 big blinds. Blom is no stranger to big stacks or big spots at the WSOP, but he’s still missing that bracelet accolade.
Since the start of 2023, Blom has reached five WSOP final tables, including a fourth-place finish in this summer’s $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Championship. Last year, he also placed third in both the $50,000 and $100,000 High Rollers, and fourth in the $1,500 Dealer’s Choice. Could this be the run that finally seals it?
End of Day 1 Top Ten Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandre Reard | France | 2,335,000 | 195 |
| 2 | Viktor Blom | Sweden | 1,810,000 | 151 |
| 3 | Joao Simao | Brazil | 1,636,000 | 136 |
| 4 | Jack Roser | United States | 1,496,000 | 125 |
| 5 | Brock Wilson | United States | 1,495,000 | 125 |
| 6 | Joao Vieira | Portugal | 1,380,000 | 115 |
| 7 | Brandon Steven | United States | 1,300,000 | 108 |
| 8 | Marius Gierse | Austria | 1,270,000 | 106 |
| 9 | Oliver Weis | Germany | 1,155,000 | 96 |
| 10 | Jason Koon | United States | 1,049,000 | 87 |
Reard Leads, Field Stacked Behind
Day 1 saw 124 entries, with 52 players advancing. France’s Alexandre Reard leads all with 2,335,000, while other top stacks include Joao Simao, Brock Wilson, and Jack Roser.
Also returning are Jason Koon, Joao Vieira, Brandon Steven, Kristen Foxen, and the triple crown chasing Chino Rheem.
Play resumes at noon with blinds at 8,000/16,000/16,000. Ten levels are scheduled, with 15-minute breaks every two levels and a 60-minute dinner break after Level 14.
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