In an oddity at this year’s World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, NV there was not a single WSOP bracelet awarded today. Event #47, a $1,000 No Limit Hold’em tournament, was supposed to hold its final table today but there were so many entrants that this tournament needed two day 1s, which pushed back the final table to the 30th. 9 players will return tomorrow to battle for the first place prize and that coveted World Series of Poker bracelet.
Even with the absence of a final table there was still a ton of action today at the 2010 World Series of Poker. Event #49 ($1,500 No Limit Hold’em) played its way down to 23 players before breaking for the night. 2,543 players had signed up for this tournament generating a $3.43 Million prize pool. Each of the remaining players is guaranteed a $17,000 payday.
Poker pro Robert Mizrachi is the chip leader in event #50 ($5,000 Pot Limit Omaha.) This tournament started with 460 players and has worked its way down to just 31 remaining combatants. Play will resume on June 30th where a new WSOP champion will be crowned.
With 3 other tournaments wrapping up there was only one other event that got started today. Event #51 ($3,000 No Limit Hold’em Triple Chance) saw 965 players pony up the $3,000 for a chance at poker history. 189 lucky competitors will return tomorrow looking for a chance to add a $560,000 payday and WSOP bracelet to their poker resume.
