Two early gains for Quebec at the #2 event; Philippe Boucher (PhilLeDingue) goes in the 3rd round with the #3 of HeadsUp event; Two Quebecers on four survived the first day of the tournament #4 of Stud. Here is the summary of May 29 of the WSOP 2012.
Event #2 – No - Limit Hold'Em to $ 1500
239 players were back for the second day of the first large public event. Among them, the Québécois Jean Cloutier and Marc Aubin found themselves in position to take a first cash for Quebecers, while only 23 players were to be eliminated before the bubble.
We can say mission accomplished. Marc Aubin was the first of two Quebecers to be eliminated. While he started his day at the 140th rank, he was able to improve his lot and finished ranked 77th, vinegrower and a bursary of $ 5261.
Shortly after, it was the turn of Jean Cloutier to pack their bags. Like Marc Aubin, Jean Cloutier has been able to improve its ranking of 119th place in 63rd place. It collects thus $7204 for his performance.
The day was concluded with only 15 survivors, including JP Kelly (4th row) and Vanessa Selbst (5th row). For the moment, the American Jacob Bazeley and Ryan Schmidt are the only to have reached the 1,000,000 chips bar.
The action will resume tomorrow where the 15 participants will vie for the first bracelet of the 2012 edition.
Event #3 - tournament HeadsUp NLHE/PLO $ 3000
For the first time, the WSOP we had a mixed tournament No-Limit Hold'Em and Pot-Limit Omaha in format «HeadsUp». Limited to 512 participants, the tournament will have finally attracted 317 players, including Quebecois Miguel Proulx (Mig), Philippe Boucher (PhilLeDingue), Jonathan Duhamel (PokerJohn), Erik Cajelais and Adam Coviensky.
Only Philippe Boucher was able to survive this first day of hostilities to ensure a pool of $ 3395.
This first day funny fact: Eugene Katchalov (Team PokerStars pro) was to KO his opponent (16,000 chips vs. 2000) when the Tournament Director approached to tell them they were in the wrong seat. Result: two players could go to the second round.
The action will resume today then Philippe Boucher will return, in addition to Guillaume Darcourt, Annette Obrestad, Justin Bonomo, David Williams, Eric Froehlich, David Benefield, John Racener, Josh Arieh, David Chiu and several others. PhilLeDingue will face Cory Woods in the 4th round. Good luck!
Event #4 - Seven Card Stud Hi-Low 8-or-better $ 1500
A surprising number of 622 participants enrolled in this Stud tournament. Of this number, only 4 québécois: Gylbert Drolet (Pro EspaceJeux), Jonathan Duhamel (PokerJohn), Marc Aubin and Marc Lemesle.
After this first day, 198 players can still expect to get your hands on a WSOP bracelet. The leader is currently the American William Carroll with 49 100 chips. It is followed by Michael 'The Grinder' Mizrachi (41,500). Among Quebecers, only Gylbert Drolet (50th row - 19,700 tokens) and Marc Aubin (129th rank - 10 300 chips) were able to survive this first day.
The action will resume today. The last 64es survivors will be assured at least $ 2754, while the winner will put hand over $ 201 559 and a WSOP bracelet.
To watch today:
-The conclusion of the event #2, where a first WSOP bracelet will be won
-The performance of Philippe Boucher (PhilLeDingue) in the tournament mixed NHLE/PLO Headsup.
-The performance of Marc Aubin and Gylbert Drolet in the Stud tournament.
-Start of the Pot-Limit Hold'em event ' Em ($1500) where many québécois should be present.
You can comment on the various tournaments by clicking the following links:
Event #2 – No - Limit Hold'Em to $ 1500
Event #3 - tournament HeadsUp NLHE/PLO $ 3000
Event #4 - Seven Card Stud Hi-Low 8-or-better $ 1500
