The 44th edition of the World Series Of Poker has just begun at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
2 tournaments were held yesterday including traditional employees $ 500 tournament which attracted 898 people! In this tournament, there are still 55 players in the race, and the winner will receive $ 84,915!
The 2nd tournament was a tournament to Hold'em no limit $ 5000 8max.
481 entries, there are now 194 players still in the race. At the time of this writing, Tom Marchese is leader of the tournament with 153,975 chips.
The Québécois attending this tournament, include Charles-Alexandre Sylvestre de St-Bruno with 76,850 chips, which would place him in 13th position! It will therefore be to monitor during this 2nd day of play!
Several stars of poker are in the top 20 of this tournament including Antonio Esfandiari in 9th position with 80,650 tokens and Vanessa Selbst in 16th position with 58,000 tokens!
The winner or the winner of this tournament will win the bracelet and $ 553,906!
When the action resumes today, the blinds will be 250/500 with antes at 50.
We wish the best of luck to Charles Alexander for the rest of his tournament!
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