Event #43: $50,000 Poker Players Championship
Dia 1 Começado
Event #43: $50,000 Poker Players Championship
Dia 1 Começado
Cue up the Andy Williams mixed game players, because "It’s the most wonderful time of the year".
The title of the famous holiday season song certainly holds true Sunday as it's the day that the greatest mixed game players in the world look forward to, Day 1 of the World Series of Poker $50,000 Poker Players Championship.
Since its debut in 2006 when the legendary Chip Reese won the inaugural edition, the PPC has grown in magnitude and prestige, while perfecting its format along the way, starting back then as a five-game H.O.R.S.E tournament with a no-limit hold ‘em final table to its evolution today into a full nine-game event.
POKER PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME ROTATION |
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No-Limit Hold 'em |
Seven Card Stud |
Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better |
Razz |
Pot-Limit Omaha |
Limit Hold 'em |
No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw |
Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better |
2-7 Lowball Triple Draw |
Field sizes have swung through the years as well with numbers in the mid-100’s for the first few years, with a progression to more exclusive field sizes in the late 2010’s, with a massive resurgence in 2022 to the field cracking the 100-player mark again and a potential record-setting field size this year as mixed games continue to grow in popularity.
YEAR | ENTRIES | PRIZE POOL | YEAR | ENTRIES | PRIZE POOL |
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2022 | 112 | $5,362,000 | 2013 | 132 | $6,336,000 |
2021 | 63 | $3,016,125 | 2012 | 108 | $5,184,000 |
2019 | 74 | $3,552,000 | 2011 | 128 | $6,144,000 |
2018 | 87 | $4,176,000 | 2010 | 116 | $5,568,000 |
2017 | 100 | $4,800,000 | 2009 | 95 | $4,560,000 |
2016 | 91 | $4,176,000 | 2008 | 148 | $7,104,000 |
2015 | 84 | $3,696,000 | 2007 | 148 | $7,104,000 |
2014 | 102 | $4,896,000 | 2006 | 143 | $6,864,000 |
One thing that has never changed about the Poker Players Championship is that only the best of the best in the world of mixed games come out on top in this one with Michael Mizrachi leading the way with three titles, Brian Rast with two, and now the reigning, defending, undisputed (and whichever pro wrestling analogy you’d like to add) back-to-back champion, Dan "Jungleman Cates.
Year | Winner | Prize |
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2022 | Dan Cates | $1,449,103 |
2021 | Dan Cates | $954,020 |
2019 | Phillip Hui | $1,099,311 |
2018 | Michael Mizrachi | $1,239,126 |
2017 | Elior Sion | $1,395,767 |
2016 | Brian Rast | $1,296,097 |
2015 | Mike Gorodinsky | $1,270,086 |
2014 | John Hennigan | $1,517,767 |
2013 | Matthew Ashton | $1,774,089 |
2012 | Michael Mizrachi | $1,451,527 |
2011 | Brian Rast | $1,720,328 |
2010 | Michael Mizrachi | $1,559,046 |
2009 | David Bach | $1,276,806 |
2008 | Scotty Nguyen | $1,989,120 |
2007 | Freddy Deeb | $2,276,832 |
2006 | Chip Reese | $1,716,000 |
Cates’ exuberant personality and dramatics at the table, along with his undeniable skill has shined a new spotlight on this event with his championship win in 2021 and successful defense in 2022. Could an incredible three-peat be in the cards this year for “Macho Dan?”
Now, as the great ring announcer Bruce Buffer says, "iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiits TIIIIIIIIIIME!"
Five days of mixed-game poker begins at 2 p.m.local time inside the Paris Ballroom. Six 100-minute levels on Days 1-3, playing down to a final table on Day 4, with a champion crowned on Day 5, Thursday, June 22nd, who will receive the prestigious Chip Reese Memorial Trophy.
PokerNews will be there from start to finish bringing you all the action until the most prestigious title in the world of mixed games is awarded here at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas.
Cards are in the air and action is underway in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship.
Nível: 1
Limit Flop/Draw: 1,500-2,500, 2,500-5,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000-2,500, 2,500-5,000 Limits, 500 Ante
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 500/1,500, 1,500/2,000 Ante
Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
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Talal Shakerchi |
300,000
300,000
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300,000 |
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Wil Wilkinson |
300,000
300,000
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300,000 |
Chad Eveslage |
300,000
300,000
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300,000 |
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Matthew Ashton |
300,000
300,000
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300,000 |
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Matt Glantz |
300,000
300,000
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300,000 |
Josh Arieh |
300,000
300,000
|
300,000 |
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Scott Seiver |
300,000
300,000
|
300,000 |
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Brian Yoon |
300,000
300,000
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300,000 |
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Justin Liberto |
300,000
300,000
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300,000 |
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Daniel Negreanu |
300,000
300,000
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300,000 |
Dan Cates | 300,000 | |
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Omaha Hi-Lo
Chad Eveslage raised under the gun and got three-bet by Matthew Ashton in the cutoff. Matt Glantz called on the button, as did Talal Shakerchi in the small blind, with Eveslage calling as well.
The flop came 2♣K♣7♠ and action checked to Ashton who bet and got raised by Glantz. Shakerchi folded and Eveslage called.
Ashton then made it three bets to go with Glantz and Eveslage both calling.
On the Q♣ turn, Eveslage checked to Ashton who bet. Glantz and Eveslage both called.
The river was the 3♦, which saw Eveslage check, Ashton bet, Glantz call, and Eveslage fold.
Ashton showed A♣Q♦10♠3♣ for the nut flush which scooped the pot as Glantz mucked his hand.
Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
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Matthew Ashton |
380,000
80,000
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80,000 |
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Chad Eveslage |
265,000
-35,000
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-35,000 |
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Matt Glantz |
252,000
-48,000
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-48,000 |
Two-time defending champion Dan "Jungleman" Cates has made his entrance as he looks to continue his historic run with a third consecutive victory in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship.
Cates, who last year won the PPC dressed as "Macho Man" Randy Savage, arrived this year wearing a Terminator costume consisting of face paint, sunglasses, fingerless gloves and a leather jacket decorated with blue studs.
"Oh boy!" Negreanu said as he vlogged the arrival of Cates, who did not break character as he took a seat next to the Poker Hall of Famer.
Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
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Dan Cates | 300,000 | |
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Seven Card Stud
Justin Liberto: J♠10♣8♦/10♠K♣4♠6♣
Brian Yoon: XxXxXx/Q♣8♥7♠9♠
Third street Justin Liberto brings it in showing 10♠ and Brian Yoon makes it 2,500 showing Q♣. Liberto Raised to 5,000 and Yoon called.
Fourth street comes a K♣ for Liberto and a 8♥ for Yoon and action went check and Yoon bet. Liberto called.
On fifth street Liberto saw a 4♠ and Yoon bet the 7♠. Liberto called.
Sixth street went check and check and and so did seventh street. Liberto showed just a pair of tens and Yoon mucked.
Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
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Justin Liberto |
310,000
10,000
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10,000 |
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Brian Yoon |
285,000
-15,000
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-15,000 |
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Razz
Daniel Negreanu: XxXx/7♦Q♣ - folded fourth street
Matthew Ashton: XxXx/4♣6♠
Daniel Negreanu completed to 2,500 and Matthew Ashton raised to 5,000 showing the 4♣. Negreanu called.
Ashton bet on fourth street and Negreanu folded without a fight.
Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
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Matthew Ashton |
390,000
10,000
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10,000 |
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Daniel Negreanu |
295,000
-5,000
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-5,000 |
Omaha Hi-Lo
As mentioned, Dan Cates is dressed as The Terminator for Day 1, and is committed to the character not just in dress, but in action as well, extending his arm robotically and dropping his chips in when he bets, and pounding the table forcefully with his fist when he checks.
He methodically gathered half of the pot recently when he and Brian Yoon split an Omaha hi-lo hand.
The chip dropping could become a problem in the big bet games if he has to drop multiple chips at a time.
Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
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Dan Cates |
321,000
21,000
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21,000 |
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Brian Yoon |
269,000
-16,000
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-16,000 |
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