button in SafariStar-Studded Field Returns for Day 2 of $50,000 Poker Players Championship
At 1 p.m. local time, the global mixed games elite will return to the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas to showcase their talent in arguably the most sought-after contest of the year as Event #60: $50,000 Poker Players Championship continues with Day 2.
The key numbers are almost identical to last year, with 66 players out of 87 entries remaining, which has created a prize pool of $4,180,000 thus far. However, all of that is still subject to change as late registration is open for another three levels.
Leading the way so far as the only player coming close to a seven-figure stack is Matt Glantz with 989,000, and he is followed by British mixed-game prodigy Benny Glaser, who returns second in chips with 826,000. Plenty of other big names can be found in the overnight top ten such as Chino Rheem (763.,000), Chris Brewer (694,500) and Josh Arieh (652,500).
Top Ten Chip Counts for Day 2
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Glantz | United States | 989,000 |
| 2 | Benny Glaser | United Kingdom | 826,000 |
| 3 | Robert Wells | United Kingdom | 790,000 |
| 4 | Chino Rheem | United States | 763,000 |
| 5 | Kristopher Tong | United States | 739,500 |
| 6 | Chris Brewer | United States | 694,500 |
| 7 | Josh Arieh | United States | 652,500 |
| 8 | Frank Brannan | United States | 649,000 |
| 9 | Jesse Lonis | United States | 643,500 |
| 10 | Carlo van Ravenswoud | Netherlands | 605,000 |
During the final stages of the opening day last night, defending champion Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi was eliminated, so he won't be returning to defend his title, of which he has already earned four in a historic feat. His brother Robert Mizrachi was also among the casualties, as was former champion Elior Sion. Since only one entry is allowed, none of them have another shot at glory in 2026.
However, among those returning is the 2024 champion and none other than GGPoker ambassador Daniel Negreanu (247,000), who experienced a roller-coaster ride throughout Day 1. He returns with less than the starting stack, but still has his eyes set on another victory.
Many other big names of the international mixed games scene can be found on the leaderboard such as Jason Mercier, Bryce Yockey, John Monnette, David Benyamine, Phil Hui, and Eli Elezra to name all but a few.
They will once again be showcasing their talents in nine different poker variants which change every orbit, including No-Limit Hold’em, Seven Card Stud, Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better, Razz, Pot-Limit Omaha, Limit Hold’em, No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw, Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better, and 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw.
All those wishing to join the action have another three levels of 100 minutes each on Day 2 to enter, and it remains to be seen whether or not the field size will eclipse the 107 entries of the 2025 edition, which generated a prize pool of $5,162,750 one year ago. Six levels are scheduled, and all players entering will start their journey with 300,000 in chips.
Follow along right here on PokerNews as the live reporting team will be on the floor for arguably one of the most important live poker tournaments of the year.