8 Quebecers spend the day #2 event #53

Event #47-One Drop High Rollers Hold'em no limit ($111,111)

Yesterday we were curious to know if Antonio Esfandiari would repeat the feat to win two years in a row the tournament One Drop. Even if he came even close to winning this year, his race had to stop fourth for a purse of 1, 4 M$.

It is ultimately the American Tony Gregg who won the 4. 8 M$.

For him, it was his 6th WSOP career award and his first bracelet.

Although he failed to win the tournament, Antonio does not have to be ashamed who already 3 bracelet WSOP, WSOP 28 scholarships as well as excess gains the 21 M$.

Event #49 - Hold'em no limit ($1500)

It is yesterday that ended this popular tournament ' no limit to $ 1500. After 3 days of games, it is English Barny Boatman who managed to collect all the chips in the tournament. For his feat, he pockets $ 546,080.

Canada's only present on the final table finished 4th for $ 172,087.

Event #50-10 - game Mix 6-max ($2500)

Yesterday was also ended this tournament 10-Game shorthanded Mix. Are in the top 3:

1 Brandon Wong (USA) $ 220,061
2 Sébastien Saffari (UK) $135,932
3 Philip Sternheimer (UK) $87,397

For Brandon, it was his first career bracelet, but his 22nd purse in a WSOP tournament. With this award, he wears his WSOP earnings total $ 713,422.

Event #51 - Ladies Event of Hold'em no limit ($ 10,000 for men $ 1,000 for women)

Today, it is that will play the final table of the event.

It is the American Shana Matthews, who is currently the leader of the tournament with his stack of 497,000 tokens.

All players are now insured for a value of $ 12,389. The winner of the tournament as she will walk away with $ 173,922.

Event #52: Hold'em no-limit 6-max ($25,000)

3 Quebecers were to follow in this difficult 6 - max to $25,000 tournament yesterday. Unfortunately, none of the three Quebecers has failed to reach paid places.

In summary are:

Marc-André 64th Ladouceur
Sam 50th Chartier
Pascal Lefrancois 46th

Note that only 18 seats were paid in this tournament.

At this stage, there are still 18 players in the race over 175 entries.

Among these finalists, including 2 formidable players heads-up on the highest limits of PokerStars are: Richard "Nutsinho" Lyndaker in 12th place with 295,000 tokens and Phil "MrSweets28" Galfond 3rd with 1,479,000 tokens.

The current leader is Max Lehmanski who has 1.9 million chips.

All players are therefore now assured a scholarship of $ 53,781. The winner meanwhile will affect 1. 2 M$.

Event #53 - Hold'em no limit ($1500)

2816 players spent $ 1500 needed to get their seat at this tournament.

Again, many Quebecers were among registrants.

After the day of yesterday, many québécois have a stack and will move to the day #2.

By order of chips:

Mathieu 18th Laforce (88,800)
Armenak 23rd Kizirian (84,200)
Marc Aubin 37th (71,400)
Patrick "kfax" 38th Braga (70,600)
Jean-Pascal 61st Savard (57,700)
Kyle 90th Khoury (47,500)
Ernesto Calderon 177th (30,500)
Laurence 'Sharon' 260th Grondin (17,400)

320 players are still in the race and 297 will be paid. The smallest purse is $ 2775 while the winner of the tournament will win $ 665,397.

We wish the best of luck to all Quebecers for the 2nd day.

To watch today: especially the event #53 in which 8 Quebec (including 1 Quebec) are still in the race towards scholarships. It will also be the beginning of a Hold'em Tournament ' no limit to $ 1000 which will be very popular.

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