Here’s everything you need to know from the weekend…
- WSOP Main Event down to five
- MicroMillions kicks off
- Russia’s “kolobcheena” wins Sunday Million ($108K)
- Top 5 results from the High Roller Club
- Top 5 results from the weekend majors
WSOP MAIN EVENT DOWN TO FIVE
#LFGGG!
Last night the World Series of Poker Main Event played from nine players down to five. PokerStars’ own Garry Gates remain right in the thick of things, ending the night second in chips with 171M, trailing only Hossein Ensan’s 207M.
Garry Gates: Still second with five left
Rounding out the final five are Kevin Maahs (66M), Alex Livingstone (45M), and well-known Italian high roller Dario Sammartino (23M). They’ll return to blinds at 600K/1.2M (1.2M).
Our man Howard Swains is at the Rio covering the incredible event, which now sees all remaining players guaranteed $2.2M (there’s $10M awaiting the winner).
Check out Swains’ recap of last night’s action here (or head to the WSOP coverage hub).
MICROMILLIONS KICKS OFF
While they’re playing for millions over in Vegas, you all had a chance to play in the MicroMillions, the micro-stake tournament series which kicked off yesterday.
Here’s a look at yesterday’s results:
| TOURNAMENT | PLAYER | COUNTRY | PRIZE |
|---|---|---|---|
| MM 01: $5.50 HALF PRICE SUNDAY STORM | tamglenn | Belgium | $24,723 |
| MM 02: $3.30 PLO 6-MAX PKO | 2.2xbusiness | UK | $2,500 + $1,027 |
| MM 03: $3.30 NLHE | wbibbo | Brazil | $5,644 |
| MM 04: $1.10 6-MAX HYPER TURBO PKO | Risk Maximus | Germany | $1,010 + $352 |
| MM 05: $5.50 6+ 6-MAX TURBO | TheKingFlush | UK | $3,240 |
RUSSIA’S “kolobcheena” WINS SUNDAY MILLION ($108K)
It’s all about the millions this weekend.
Sunday’s biggest winner came in the $109 Sunday Million, which yesterday received 10,982 total entries to create a $1,098,200 prize pool.
After 13 hours and 43 minutes of play, it was Russia’s “kolobcheena” who emerged victorious. They banked $108,576 following a heads-up deal with fellow Russian “Jigan7”, who won $85,742.
As for the PokerStars Ambassadors, only two made the money.
Felix “xflixx” Schneiders enjoyed a very deep run, ultimately busting in 78th for $1,266. Both Georgina “GJReggie” James and Tom “MajinBoob” Hayward cashed for $274 (in 689th and 772nd, respectively), while Lex Veldhuis finished in 1,233rd for $203 (after firing four bullets).
TOP 5 RESULTS FROM THE HIGH ROLLER CLUB
| TOURNAMENT | PLAYER | COUNTRY | PRIZE |
|---|---|---|---|
| $530 BOUNTY BUILDER HR (PKO) | ezepoker90 | Argentina | $33,043 + $37,535 |
| $2,100 SUNDAY COOLDOWN (PKO) | elmerixx | Finland | $19,433 + $23,656 |
| $2,100 SUNDAY HR | NoHayMiedo# | Dominican Republic | $36,881 |
| $1,050 HRC SUNDAY WARM-UP | MarceloLG30 | Brazil | $29,386 |
| $1,050 HRC SUNDAY SUPERSONIC | markovitsus | Estonia | $24,032 |
TOP 5 RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND MAJORS
| TOURNAMENT | PLAYER | COUNTRY | PRIZE |
|---|---|---|---|
| $109 SUNDAY MILLION | kolobcheena | Russia | $108,576 |
| $215 SUNDAY WARM-UP | justnl2 | Cyprus | $21,307 |
| $215 SUNDAY SUPERSONIC | radek0444 | Poland | $17,968 |
| $22 MINI SUNDAY MILLION | Damian(L)#7 | Poland | $12,295 |
| $109 SUNDAY COOLDOWN | benjidaman | Sweden | $10,978 |
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