Final Four Return to Battle for Event #5: $25,000 Dealers Choice Championship
Another dramatic day is ahead at the 2024 World Series of Poker Paradise, with five bracelet events on the schedule that now includes Event #5: $25,000 Dealers Choice Championship.
The final four contenders will return at 2 p.m. local time to Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas, where the chase for the hardware and $353,340 first-place prize continues on an added Day 3.
Leading the way is Eric Wasserson, in search of his first career WSOP gold bracelet. Wasserson brings a sizeable chip advantage into play today, but he'll be resuming that quest against a trio of players with WSOP Player of the Year on their resume.
Day 3 Seat Draw & Chip Counts
| Place | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds | Big Bets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Wasserson | United States | 3,900,000 | 78 | 20 |
| 2 | Daniel Zack | United States | 1,970,000 | 39 | 10 |
| 3 | Josh Arieh | United States | 970,000 | 19 | 5 |
| 4 | Mike Gorodinsky | United States | 635,000 | 13 | 3 |
Sitting second in chips is 2022 POY Daniel Zack, aiming for his fourth career bracelet as the only other player above 1,000,000 chips. Josh Arieh, who earned the honor in 2021, is next on the leaderboard looking for bracelet number seven.
The short stack entering play is 2015 Player of the Year Mike Gorodinsky, who will try to mount a comeback and take home the fourth WSOP bracelet of his career.
All four players have locked up at least $144,230, as play picks back up with 35 minutes remaining in Level 20 with blinds of 25,000/50,000 and limits of 100,000/200,000. The 60-minute levels will continue until a winner is decided today.
$25,000 Dealers Choice Championship Payouts
| Place | Player | Country | Prize (In USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $353,340 | ||
| 2 | $262,090 | ||
| 3 | $194,430 | ||
| 4 | $144,230 | ||
| 5 | John Racener | United States | $107,000 |
| 6 | Benny Glaser | United Kingdom | $79,370 |
| 7 | Nacho Barbero | Argentina | $60,040 |
Don't miss any of the action as the PokerNews live reporting team will be back inside the ropes for the exciting conclusion of Event #5: $25,000 Dealers Choice Championship in The Bahamas.