2024 World Series of Poker

Event #58: $50,000 Poker Players Championship (7-Handed)
Day: 3
Event Info

2024 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
aqj7
Prize
$1,178,703
Event Info
Buy-in
$50,000
Prize Pool
$4,249,750
Entries
89
Level Info
Level
28
Limits
500,000 / 1,000,000
Ante
0
Players Info - Day 3
Entries
29
Players Left
12

Ivey, Negreanu Among Final Dozen in Event #58: $50,000 Poker Players Championship

Level 18
Phill Ivey
Phill Ivey

Perhaps the most prestigious tournament besides the Main Event at the 2024 World Series of Poker at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas is starting to approach its final stages as Day 3 of Event #58: $50,000 Poker Players Championship has drawn to a close. The starting field of 89 is now down to its final 12 players, all of whom are within reach of a coveted WSOP gold bracelet to go along with $1,178,703, the lion's share of the $4,249,750 total prize pool.

Leading the way heading into the fourth day is high roller regular Chris Brewer. Though he may be best known for his prowess in the no limit hold'em variant, Brewer demonstrated that his skills are not limited to that particular game. After enjoying a late surge, he managed to end the night with a staggering 5,345,000. The drop-off on the leaderboard behind Brewer is steep with French old school pro David Benyamine sitting in second on 3,110,000. Benyamine does have a WSOP bracelet to his name but his last win came back in 2008. A second piece of hardware 16 years on would hardly go amiss.

Speaking of WSOP gold bracelets, only one person has won more than Phil Ivey and his tally of elven. Ivey is in a great position to close the gap between himself and seventeen-time winner Phil Hellmuth by bagging 3,050,000, good for third overall. The path to victory will not be easy, however, as other top tournament crushers remain in contention. Daniel Negreanu is one such crusher and though he has not attained a great deal of success in high rollers at the WSOP the last couple of years, he is well placed to change that narrative as he returns for Day 4 sitting on a workable stack of 1,105,000.

One storyline to watch is Michael Mizrachi's continued quest for a record fourth title in this event. Though he sits second-to-last in the counts with 830,000, it would be foolish to count out The Grinder at this stage as he has repeatedly shown the tenacity to come from behind during his career.

Seat Assignments for Day 4

TableSeatPlayerCountryChip Count
11Renan BruschiBrazil820,000
12James ObstAustralia1,640,000
13Chris BrewerUnited States5,345,000
14Johannes BeckerGermany1,365,000
16Daniel NegreanuCanada1,105,000
17Phil IveyUnited States3,050,000
     
21Dylan SmithCanada1,715,000
22Michael MizrachiUnited States830,000
23Joao VieiraPortugal2,610,000
24Jeremy AusmusUnited States2,500,000
25David BenyamineFrance3,110,000
26Bryce YockeyUnited States2,665,000

There were 29 hopefuls who returned for Day 3 but with only 14 getting paid, the majority of them would be forced out with nothing to show for their efforts. An early casualty of the day was Denmark's Gus Hansen, the only person felted in the first level of play. Hansen has not played many tournaments of late and was unable to make a triumphant return in this event after last cashing in it in 2009, back when it was a H.O.R.S.E rotation as opposed to a nine game structure.

This time last year, John Monnette finished inside the money after coming in 15th place. Sadly for him, he was unable to repeat that feat 12 months on, instead being one of two players eliminated by Renan Bruschi in the same hand. Michael Rocco was the other individual unfortunate enough to be on the losing end of that particular scenario.

After a slow start to the day, the pace of eliminations did pick up considerably with the likes of Maksim Pisarenko, Michael Moncek, Alexander Wilkinson and one time big stack Aaron Katz all hitting the rail to bring the tournament down to the final three tables.

Jared Bleznick entered the day fourth in chips but struggled to maintain his earlier momentum. He eventually succumbed to Ivey in a hand of limit hold'em a few spots shy of the money. Shortly after, Swedish online legend Viktor Blom fell in 16th place to set the stage for the money bubble and hand-for-hand play.

Unsurprisingly, no one was willing to take big risks on a six figure bubble and as a result, it took well over an hour for a player to eliminated. Though Hal Rotholz had spiked trips and a flush in separate hands to double, he could not claw his way back into the tournament as he was eventually eliminated by Negreanu in 15th place to ensure the remaining 14 players would see a return on their investment.

Typically, one might see a post bubble frenzy of eliminations but that was far from the case today. Rather, only two more players were felted before the day's end. Maxx Coleman was the first to be sent to the payout desk in 14th place, though even he managed to last for some time following Rotholz's elimination. Coleman's run came to an end, however, courtesy of Mizrachi after The Grinder flopped trips in a hand of Omaha Hi-Lo.

Next to cash but fall short of Day 4 was 2019 champion Phil Hui. His impressive 13th place finish was still worth $102,299, so hopefully that will go some way to softening the blow as his wait for a second title continues for at least another year.

Play went on for another 30 minutes following Hui's exit, but no other players hit the rail. The final 12 will return for Day 4 at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26th in the Horseshoe Event Center. This marks a change from the scheduled restart time of 1 p.m. and is due to today's late finish. Play on the penultimate day will continue until just five contenders remain and, given the stellar lineup, should be a thrilling watch for any mixed game enthusiast.

Like today, PokerGO will be streaming Day 4 of this event while the live reporting team at PokerNews will provide comprehensive coverage in sync with any streaming delays.

Be sure to follow along as the WSOP gets one step closer to crowning a champion in Event #58: $50,000 Poker Players Championship!

History of the Poker Players Championship

YearEntriesPrize PoolWinnerPrize (in USD)
202399$4,727,250Brian Rast$1,324,747
2022112$5,362,000Dan Cates$1,449,103
202163$3,016,125Dan Cates$954,020
201974$3,552,000Phillip Hui$1,099,311
201887$4,176,000Michael Mizrachi$1,239,126
2017100$4,800,000Elior Sion$1,395,767
201691$4,176,000Brian Rast$1,296,097
201584$3,696,000Mike Gorodinsky$1,270,086
2014102$4,896,000John Hennigan$1,517,767
2013132$6,336,000Matthew Ashton$1,774,089
2012108$5,184,000Michael Mizrachi$1,451,527
2011128$6,144,000Brian Rast$1,720,328
2010116$5,568,000Michael Mizrachi$1,559,046
200995$4,560,000David Bach$1,276,806
2008148$7,104,000Scotty Nguyen$1,989,120
2007148$7,104,000Freddy Deeb$2,276,832
2006143$6,864,000Chip Reese$1,716,000

Tags: Aaron KatzAlexander WilkinsonBrian RastChris BrewerDan CatesDaniel NegreanuDavid BachDavid BenyamineDylan SmithElior SionFreddy DeebHal RotholzJames ObstJared BleznickJeremy AusmusJoao VieiraJohn HenniganJohn MonnetteMaksim PisarenkoMatthew AshtonMaxx ColemanMichael MizrachiMichael MoncekMichael RoccoMike GorodinskyPhil HellmuthPhil HuiPhillip HuiRenan BruschiScotty NguyenViktor Blom

Mizrachi Snaps Off a Bluff From Vieira

Level 18
Michael Mizrachi
Michael Mizrachi

2-7 Triple Draw

Michael Mizrachi raised in the cutoff, Joao Vieira reraised on the button, and Mizrachi called.

Mizrachi drew two and Vieira one. Mizrachi then led out with a bet and Vieira called.

Both players drew one on the second draw and checked. They each took one again and Mizrachi checked to Vieira, who bet.

Mizrachi practically beat him into the pot and Vieira could only show a pair of sevens. Mizrachi turned over Jx7x5x4x2x as he took the pot.

Player Chips Progress
Joao Vieira pt
Joao Vieira
2,590,000
-325,000
-325,000
WSOP 3X Winner
Winamax
Michael Mizrachi us
Michael Mizrachi
840,000
375,000
375,000
WSOP 5X Winner

Tags: Joao VieiraMichael Mizrachi

Brewer Keeps Climbing

Level 18
Chris Brewer
Chris Brewer

2-7 Triple Draw

Chris Brewer raised and was quickly facing a three-bet from Johannes Becker on his left. Brewer called and took two cards. Becker drew just one and bet.

Brewer made the call and asked for one, while Becker also drew one. Becker bet again, with Brewer making another call.

Brewer took one last card and Becker stood pat. Becked checked to Brewer, who tossed out a bet. Becker took some time and made the call.

"Wheel," announced Brewer as he showed down 7x5x4x3x2x. Becker mucked and Brewer added more chips to his stack.

Player Chips Progress
Chris Brewer us
Chris Brewer
5,730,000
1,330,000
1,330,000
Day 4 Chip Leader
WSOP 2X Winner
Johannes Becker de
Johannes Becker
2,100,000
-400,000
-400,000
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: Chris BrewerJohannes Becker

Bruschi Doubles Through Ivey

Level 18
Renan Bruschi
Renan Bruschi

2-7 Triple Draw

Phil Ivey raised in the cutoff and made the call after Renan Bruschi three-bet all in on the button.

Ivey took three cards and Bruschi opted for two on the first draw. Ivey drew three again on the second while Bruschi stood pat.

Ivey took two more and Bruschi patted again, tabling his 8x7x6x4x2x to stay alive and double his stack.

Player Chips Progress
Phil Ivey us
Phil Ivey
2,870,000
170,000
170,000
WSOP 11X Winner
Poker Hall of Famer
Renan Bruschi br
Renan Bruschi
295,000
-135,000
-135,000
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: Phil IveyRenan Bruschi

Phil Hui Eliminated in 13th Place ($102,299)

Level 18
Phil Hui
Phil Hui

No-Limit 2-7 Single Draw

Phil Hui moved all in for 380,000 on the button and Michael Mizrachi called in the big blind.

Both players drew one. Mizrachi had 7x5x4x3x showing and drew a 9x, while Hui was also drawing to a 9-7 with 9x7x3x2x but couldn't improve on his draw as the 2019 champion was sent to the rail in 13th place.

Player Chips Progress
Michael Mizrachi us
Michael Mizrachi
1,100,000
210,000
210,000
WSOP 5X Winner
Phil Hui us
Phil Hui
Busted
WSOP 4X Winner

Tags: Michael MizrachiPhil Hui

Brewer Gets Value

Level 18
Chris Brewer
Chris Brewer

No Limit 2-7 Single Draw

James Obst raised to 60,000 from under the gun and found calls from Chris Brewer, Phil Ivey and Renan Bruschi.

Bruschi took two while all others opted for one. Ivey checked from the small blind and Bruschi did the same in the big blind.

Obst then fired 140,000 into the middle before Brewer slid out a raise for 450,000. Ivey and Bruschi folded, while Obst took some time before making the call.

Brewer tabled 8x7x6x3x2x to claim the pot as Obst checked his cards and mucked.

Player Chips Progress
Chris Brewer us
Chris Brewer
4,280,000
880,000
880,000
Day 4 Chip Leader
WSOP 2X Winner
Phil Ivey us
Phil Ivey
2,300,000
-400,000
-400,000
WSOP 11X Winner
Poker Hall of Famer
James Obst au
James Obst
1,650,000
-1,300,000
-1,300,000
Day 2 Chip Leader
WSOP 2X Winner
Run It Once
Renan Bruschi br
Renan Bruschi
380,000
-50,000
-50,000
WSOP 1X Winner

Smith Makes a Better Six on Mizrachi

Level 18
Dylan Smith
Dylan Smith

Razz

Dylan Smith: XxXx/Ax4x6xJx/Xx
Michael Mizrachi: XxXx/8x9x4xAx/Xx

Dylan Smith completed and Michael Mizrachi called.

Smith bet on fourth and fifth streets and Mizrachi called. Mizrachi then bet on sixth, Smith raised, and Mizrachi called.

Mizrachi bet again on seventh and Smith just called this time. Mizrachi had 5x3x6x for 6-5-4-3-A, but Smith showed 10x2x5x for a 6-5-4-2-A to win the pot.

Player Chips Progress
Dylan Smith us
Dylan Smith
1,400,000
680,000
680,000
Michael Mizrachi us
Michael Mizrachi
1,300,000
-450,000
-450,000
WSOP 5X Winner

Tags: Dylan SmithMichael Mizrachi

Becker Gets There In a Massive Pot Against Obst

Level 17
Johannes Becker
Johannes Becker

Seven Card Stud

Johannes Becker: XxXx/5?9?A?5?/Xx
James Obst: XxXx/9?9?10?6?/Xx
Renan Bruschi: XxXx/8? - folded on third street

Renan Bruschi completed and James Obst raised. Johannes Becker then reraised and only Obst called.

Obst bet on fourth and fifth streets as Becker called. Becker then bet on sixth, Obst raised, and Becker called.

Obst bet on seventh, and this time Becker came back with a raise. Obst called with A?9?5? for trip nines, but Becker had 4?3?J? for a flush to win the massive pot.

Player Chips Progress
Johannes Becker de
Johannes Becker
3,200,000
2,025,000
2,025,000
WSOP 1X Winner
James Obst au
James Obst
2,100,000
-425,000
-425,000
Day 2 Chip Leader
WSOP 2X Winner
Run It Once
Renan Bruschi br
Renan Bruschi
930,000
-95,000
-95,000
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: James ObstJohannes BeckerRenan Bruschi

Maxx Coleman Eliminated in 14th Place ($102,299)

Level 17
Maxx Coleman
Maxx Coleman

Omaha Hi-Lo

Maxx Coleman raised from early position and Michael Mizrachi defended his big blind to the J?J?9? flop.

Mizrachi led out and called when Coleman committed the rest of his short stack.

Maxx Coleman: A?Q?8?7? All in
Michael Mizrachi: J?4?4?3?

Mizrachi flopped trip jacks and held through the 8? turn and 7? river to eliminated Coleman in 14th position.

Player Chips Progress
Michael Mizrachi us
Michael Mizrachi
1,860,000
50,000
50,000
WSOP 5X Winner
Maxx Coleman us
Maxx Coleman
Busted
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: Maxx ColemanMichael Mizrachi

Ausmus Frustrates Negreanu

Level 17
Jeremy Ausmus
Jeremy Ausmus

Seven Card Stud

Jeremy Ausmus: XxXx/J?2?9?K?/Xx
Daniel Negreanu: XxXx/K?9?A?4?/Xx

Jeremy Ausmus completed, Daniel Negreanu raised, and Ausmus called.

Negreanu bet on fourth street and Ausmus called. Ausmus then bet on fifth and sixth as Negreanu called him down to seventh.

Ausmus bet again and Negreanu tossed his cards away, throwing his arms in the air in frustration as Ausmus took down the pot.

Player Chips Progress
Jeremy Ausmus us
Jeremy Ausmus
3,700,000
535,000
535,000
WSOP 6X Winner
Run It Once
Daniel Negreanu ca
Daniel Negreanu
1,300,000
-1,180,000
-1,180,000

Tags: Daniel NegreanuJeremy Ausmus