2023 WSOP Europe

Event #1: �350 NLH Opener
Day: 2
Event Info

2023 WSOP Europe

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
aq
Prize
€110,000
Event Info
Buy-in
€350
Prize Pool
€1,048,272
Entries
3,503
Level Info
Level
39
Blinds
400,000 / 800,000
Ante
800,000
Players Info - Day 2
Entries
378
Players Left
23

Stefan Drusca Leads Final 23 of Event #1: �350 NLH Opener

Level 31 : Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Emil Bisse
Emil Bisse

The opening event of the 2023 World Series of Poker Europe at King's Resort in Rozvadov has reached the final three tables. Stefan Drusca leads the way after Day 2 action in Event #1: �350 NLH Opener, setting the pace with 6,985,000 chips.

The first of 15 gold bracelets events saw 378 returning players from a total field of 3,503 entrants for the second day of play, each of them already assured a cash of �960. The event created surpassed the guarantee with a prize pool of �1,048,272, the largest portion of �110,000 going to the champion along with a WSOP gold bracelet.

Drusca leads the way ahead of some sizeable stacks, including two-time WSOP Europe bracelet winner Emil Bise. The Swiss native was able to survive the day and is in prime position to add another piece of hardware to his collection.

Day 2 Top Ten Chip Counts

PlacePlayerCountryChip CountBig Blinds
1Stefan DruscaRomania6,985,00058
2Lukas PazmaSlovakia5,910,00049
3Emil BiseSwitzerland4,965,00041
4Stephan GlauschAustria4,850,00040
5Wladimir GernerGermany4,600,00038
6Stanislav KolenoSlovakia4,565,00038
7Stefan PezzarossaItaly4,265,00036
8Iman GhashayarNetherlands4,190,00035
9Alfredo Vega MeisterSpain3,935,00033
10Frank LeykaufGermany3,075,00026

Day 2 Action

Many notable names sat down in the money to start the day, all chasing the first prize of the series. Among the familiar faces who earned a cash but could not find a bag include WSOP bracelet winners Simone Andrian (66th - �1,475), Ori Hasson (100th - �1,105), Josef Gulas (329th - �960), Renji Mao (279th - �980), Ilija Savevski (145th - �1,070) and Fabio Peluso (156th - �1,105).

All of the opening-flight chip leaders failed to find a bag for Day 3. Emanuel Flesner was the last one standing, bowing out in 26th place for �3,700 while narrowly missing the final three tables.

Event #1: �350 NLH Opener Remaining Payouts

PlacePrizePlacePrize
1� 110,0008� 12,000
2� 66,0009� 10,000
3� 48,00010-11� 8,022
4� 35,00012-13� 6,100
5� 26,50014-17� 4,575
6� 20,00018-23� 3,700
7� 15,500  

Along with the payouts, there is more on the line when players return to the felt on Monday. The top 12 finishers will also receive a ticket to Day 1a of Event #13: �10,350 Main Event NLH European Championship later in the series.

Play will resume at 1:00 p.m. local time, with 22:13 left on the clock in Level 31. Blinds will continue at 60,000/120,000 and a 120,000 big blind ante. Action will be streamed on the King��s Resort Twitch channel.

The PokerNews team will be live on the floor as we award the latest WSOP gold bracelet, along with other exciting action here in Rozvadov.

Tags: Alfredo Vega MeisterEmanuel FlesnerEmil BiseFabio PelusoFrank LeykaufIlija SavevskiIman GhashayarJosef GulasLukas PazmaOri HassonRenji MaoSimone AndrianStanislav KolenoStefan DruscaStefan PezzarossaWladimir Gerner