July 1st was just the opposite, if June 30th was a calm day at the World Series of Poker. This was one of the busiest days at this year’s World Series of Poker, with 5 tournaments happening simultaneously. Of those 5 tournaments only one champion was crowned, this was in event #51 ($3,000 No Limit Hold’em Triple Chance).

A long time internet poker pro, Ryan Welch, finally won his first live tournament, which happened to be the $3,000 No Limit Hold’em Triple Chance tournament at the WSOP. Against fellow internet pro ands online poker star, Jon Eaton to take down the title, Welch won a 3 hour heads up match. For his efforts, Welch will receive $559,000 bringing his lifetime winnings to just under $2 Million.

Two others continued towards their respective final tables, while there was only one tournament that wrapped up today. With its second day of play, event #52 ($25,000 No Limit Hold’em 6 Handed) continued. Famous poker pro Daniel Negreanu was one of the chip leaders after day one. So far, Negreanu has had a relatively disappointing Series, and he would love a deep run in this high profile event.

Also entering its second day of competition is event #53. For this $1,500 No Limit Hold’em Shooutout tourney, 548 players have signed up. First place will receive $185,000 when the final table happens on July 2nd. Today, event #55 $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha Championship and Event #54 ($1,000 No Limit Hold’em) both got started. Play will continue through the weekend with each tournament ending on July 4th and July 3rd respectively.