After looking through the schedule, you've probably already thought about which events you'd like to hop into. This can be a tough choice if you need to mull over many variables like bankroll considerations, how long you can go for, etc. Luckily for you, PokerNews has tried to aid that decision process with this guide on how to choose best what WSOP tournament(s) to play.
In the 835th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway is joined by poker pros Shaun Deeb and Josh Arieh, who fill in as special co-hosts at Level 9 in Las Vegas where the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is happening now!
Hear about how Fortnite helped them form Team Lucky alongside Matt Glantz and reigning WSOP Main Event champ Daniel Weinman, Arieh's Poker Stake venture, and their thoughts on the Poker Hall of Fame, including Scott Seiver's chances of getting in after he recently won his fifth gold bracelet.
They also weigh in on two hot topics from this week in poker — whether or not phones, spurred by solver software debates, and excessive masking should be allowed at poker tables.
Speaking of gold, Malcolm Trayner captured his first WSOP bracelet in Event #5: $1,000 Mystery Millions for $1,000,000, while two other players scored million-dollar bounties. Unfortunately, their reactions were a bit subdued, much to the dismay of many in the poker community.
That said, two other players had boisterous celebrations when they pulled six-figure bounties. See them all in the latest episode as well as a winner interview with Trayner.
Finally, learn about other bracelet winners such as David Prociak and Simeon Spasov, get an update on the $25K Fantasy league, and see Jack Binion walk the halls of the Horseshoe and reminisce about 55 years of the WSOP!
Welcome back to PokerNews, the official media partner of the 2024 World Series of Poker and home of live updates from all bracelet events.
Today sees the start of Event #24: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship here at Horseshoe and Paris, Las Vegas. This is a four-day event, with Day 1 starting at 2:00 p.m. local time. Late registration remains open until the end of the 12th level, approximately 3:15 p.m. local time on Day 2. The plan is to play 10 levels, each spanning 60 minutes, with a 15-minute break every two levels levels.
Day 1 survivors return to their seats at 1:00 p.m. local time on June 8 and play another ten levels. Day 3 is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. local time on June 9, but Day 4 details are to be confirmed.
Australia's Hassan Kamel is the reigning champion. Kamel only had a handful of cashes before taking down this event in 2023, but he became a WSOP champion and recipient of a career-best $598,613 for his troubles.
This event regularly attracts the big guns, as you can see from past champions. Over the past few years, players such as Eli Elezra, Josh Arieh, Nick Schulman, and Phil Galfond have each claimed the title of champion. Expect another all-star cast in 2024.
Year
Entrants
Prize Pool
Champion
Prize
2023
277
$2,576,100
Hassan Kamel
$598,613
2022
284
$2,648,300
Eli Elezra
$611,362
2021
210
$1,939,600
Josh Arieh
$484,791
2019
193
$1,814,200
Nick Schulman
$463,670
2018
237
$2,227,800
Phil Galfond
$567,788
*event didn't run in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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