Three more WSOP bracelets were rewarded in the overnight hours, with the first double-bracelet winner at this year\’s WSOP, an original November Nine participant, and a first-time bracelet winner.
Kassela razzes Troy for 2nd bracelet
Continuing a streak that dates back to 2000, Frank Kassela won his second bracelet of this year\’s WSOP, defeating Maxwell Troy heads-up in the $2,500 Razz, earning $214,085 and moving into a tie with John Juanda in the WSOP Player of the Year race. For his second runner-up finish at this year\’s WSOP, Troy has to be consoled with $132,229. Full results available at wsop.com.
Montgomery makes most of opportunity, wins 1k NL
Scott Montgomery, an original November Nine participant, defeated Michael Carlson in heads-up play to win his first WSOP bracelet along with $481,760. Montgomery\’s win also moves Canada into a tie for 2nd again with the United Kingdon in the world standings. Carlson earned $297,996 for the second-place finish. Full results and Nolan Dalla\’s tournament report at wsop.com.
Kelly last man standing, wins shootout
The $1,500 No-Limit Holdem Shootout winner was Steven Kelly, defeating Jeffrey King heads-up, pocketing $381,927 and a coveted WSOP bracelet. Full results available at wsop.com.
Hellmuth and Greenstein feature PLO 8 final day
Only one bracelet to be awarded today, but the $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha 8 or Better event could be one for the ages. Ryan Karp will lead the remaining 15 players with 564,000 chips, but the presence of Phil Hellmuth looms large as he\’ll start 4th in chips with 331,000 in his ongoing quest for bracelet #12. Barry Greenstein (204,000) will be looking for another bracelet to add to his resume as well when play resumes at 2:30pm. The full chip counts are available at PokerNews.
Zheng zooms to day 1 lead in 1500 NL
Jackson Zheng (151,000) leads the 277 day 1 survivors in the $1,500 No-Limit Holdem when play resumes at 2:30pm, the money being reached when 270 remain. Notables in contention include: Humberto Brenes (146,400), Carter Phillips (122,100) Arnaud Mattern (107,500) and Dean Hamrick (86,000). Full chip counts online at PokerNews.
10k HORSE Day 2
Day 2 of the $10,000 HORSE resumes at 3pm with 164 players remaining. Sergey Altbregin leads with 143,000, to see the full list of chip counts, they\’re available at PokerNews.
Thursday\’s Tournament
Just one tournament today, starting at 12pm is the $2,500 Mixed Holdem, consisting of 30 minutes of no-limit holdem, followed by 30 minutes of limit-holdem. Last year\’s tournament was won by Bahador Ahmadi defeating a field of 527, good for $278,804.