2017 World Series of Poker

Event #19: THE GIANT - $365 No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 1d
Event Info
2017 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k4
Prize
$291,240
Event Info
Buy-in
$365
Prize Pool
$3,004,500
Total Entries
10,015
Level Info
Level
39
Blinds
1,500,000 / 3,000,000
Ante
500,000
Players Left 1 / 10,015
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Updated Chip Counts

Level 10 : 800/1,600, 200 ante

A few big stacks are emerging but there is still a way to go yet.

For those that have been eliminated there is no way back today, though there is a final flight on Friday 8th July.

Tables Breaking in Amazon

Level 10 : 800/1,600, 200 ante

There is a steady stream of eliminations now as tables are breaking from Amazon with survivors being escorted to Miranda.

One of the tables still to break has a relaxed looking Victor Ramdin munching on some olives from his drink in between dragging pots.

Tags: Victor Ramdin

Level: 10

Blinds: 800/1,600

Ante: 200

Late Rush To Re-Enter

Level 9 : 600/1,200, 200 ante

The tournament officials are counting and verifying the final number of entries now that the registration period has come to an end.

There was a steady stream of late entrants as well as a rush to the desk from those who suddenly found themselves bust but eager to go again.

The final count and prizepool will be available shortly.

Pavilion Green Counts & Re-Entries

Level 9 : 600/1,200, 200 ante

Another Main Event Champion is in the field in Pavilion in 2013 winner Ryan Riess.

Melisa Gillett is one of many players who have reloaded and are on their second bullet while a few are taking a third shot at the target including Katie Lindsay who gave a cheery, “Third time’s the charm.”

Tags: Ryan RiessMelissa Gillett

Level: 9

Blinds: 600/1,200

Ante: 200

Updated Chip Counts From Miranda

Level 8 : 500/1,000, 100 ante

Level: 8

Blinds: 500/1,000

Ante: 100

Chris Moorman Gunning For Firaldo

Level 7 : 400/800, 100 ante

There are still plenty of tables with GIANT players in Amazon Gold as well as Pavilion Green.

At one of the far tablesin Amazon 888Poker and 2017 WSOP bracelet winner Chris Moorman is sat next to Victor Ramdin and they are having a sociable time ordering a few alcoholic drinks.

Moorman has got a beer on the go but has just asked a waiter for a gin and tonic.

“We’re going to have a drink a level,” Moorman told PokerNews, “I’m trying to break Firaldo’s record.”

“Firaldo” of course is fellow professional poker player and chief rail cheerleader from England Niall Farrell.

Tags: Niall FarrellVictor Ramdin

Joe McKeehen Rides Again

Level 7 : 400/800, 100 ante

Joe McKeehen didn’t become a world champion of poker by giving up. He is firing another $365 into The GIANT.

Registration is open for two more levels until the start of Level 9.

Some more notables have been spotted at the tables or in the line to register.

Tags: Joe McKeehen