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Saturday, June 3, 2017 6:19 PM Local Time
New Chip Leader!
"bdboy57" has taken over the chip lead. Here are some updated chip counts.
| "bdboy57" | 110,216 | |
| "nervymist" | 97,923 | 20,430  |
| "BLANE_CARDS" | 86,700 | -9,294  |
| "horsey87" | 80,686 | -3,585 |
| Kevin "KevinJMatter" Matter | 72,846 | -8,177 |
| "unilarry" | 68,427 | 25,427 |
| "TheStaats" | 61,548 | 5,944 |
| "Bigchuck" | 46,490 | 9,497 |
| "PottyTrainMe" | 28,432 | -4,568 |
Saturday, June 3, 2017 5:55 PM Local Time
Break
So far, there have been a lot of large fluctuations in players' chips and there have been several chip leaders take over and then slip back down the leaderboard. One player that has consistently remained in the top 15 since the start is Kevin "KevinJMatter" Matter. Heading into the break, he sits in the top ten and looks to continue this trend.
| Kevin "KevinJMatter" Matter | 81,023 | -3,879 |
Saturday, June 3, 2017 5:39 PM Local Time
Updated Chip Counts
"nervymist" has joined the top ten in chips. There is over $560,000 in the prize pool, 1,634 entries and 1,428 remaining with 1 hour and 40 minutes of late registration and re-entries available.
| "BLANE_CARDS" | 95,994 | -35,859 |
| "horsey87" | 84,271 | 3,771 |
| "nervymist" | 77,493 | 77,493 |
| Kevin "KevinJMatter" Matter | 61,864 | -20,156 |
| "TheStaats" | 55,604 | -10,746 |
| "unilarry" | 43,000 | -54,679 |
| "Bigchuck" | 36,993 | 14,993 |
| "PottyTrainMe" | 33,000 | -2,000 |
Saturday, June 3, 2017 5:25 PM Local Time
"BLANE_CARDS" Cushions Lead
"POKERPOE" was under the gun and called. "ldasense" was in middle position and raised to 400, "BLANE_CARDS" was on the button and called as did "kudos88" in the big blind.
The flop was and "ldasense' bet 962. "BLANE_CARDS" called and "POKERPOE" check-raised to 3,600. "BLANE_CARDS" moved all in after the other players folded and "POKERPOE' called with 16,825 remaining.
"BLANE_CARDS" showed and "POKERPOE" showed .
The turn brought two pair for "BLANE_CARDS" when the hit and "POKERPOE" couldn't improve after the fell on the river.
| "BLANE_CARDS" | 131,853 | 15,937 |
Saturday, June 3, 2017 5:24 PM Local Time
"BLANE_CARDS" First Player to Hit Six Digits
"BLANE_CARDS" is the new chip leader and first player over 100,000 chips.
| "BLANE_CARDS" | 115,916 | 77,711 |
Saturday, June 3, 2017 5:14 PM Local Time
"unilarry" Takes Over the Chip Lead
In the last ten minutes, a player by the name of "unilarry" has vaulted up the leaderboard. He is now ahead of the second-biggest chip stack by 13,000.
| "unilarry" | 97,679 | 21,321 |
Saturday, June 3, 2017 5:09 PM Local Time
Giddy-Up Horsey
"horsey87" has vaulted back into the chip lead just before the last break. "horsey87" made a big call for just under 15,000 on the river versus "chains". "chains" had a busted straight draw and "horsey87" had .
| "horsey87" | 80,500 | -462 |
Saturday, June 3, 2017 4:57 PM Local Time
Break
Players are on another five-minute break.
There are 1,528 total entries with 1,435 players remaining. The guaranted prize pool has already been eclipsed and there is now just under $500,000 in total being played for.
If you need some entertainment while you wait, check out this fun video with Jeff Gross.
Saturday, June 3, 2017 4:56 PM Local Time
Updated Chip Counts
| "horsey87" | 80,962 | 20,965 |
| "unilarry" | 76,358 | |
| "TheStaats" | 66,350 | -1,707 |
| "BLANE_CARDS" | 38,205 | -10,355 |
| "PottyTrainMe" | 35,000 | -5,298 |
| "Bigchuck" | 22,000 | -12,484 |
Saturday, June 3, 2017 4:40 PM Local Time
Flush Over Flush for "TheStaats"
"EricB1010" was under the gun and raised to 350. "Limpkin" was in early position and called as did "TheStaats" in the big blind.
The flop was and "EricB1010" bet 825. Both of the opponents called.
The turn was the and "TheStaats" led out for 3,575. "EricB1010" called and "Limpkin" raised all in for 10,994. "TheStaats" moved all in for 18,413 and "Limpkin" folded.
"TheStaats" showed and "Limpkin" showed .
The river was the and "TheStaats" vaulted up the leaderboard.
| "TheStaats" | 68,057 | 68,057 |
Saturday, June 3, 2017 4:21 PM Local Time
Queens Hold
"BLANE_CARDS" was in the hijack and raised to 210. "ldasense" was in the small blind and called as well as "BonerJamz03" in the big blind.
The flop was and "ldasense" led out for 315. "BonerJamz03" called and "BLANE_CARDS" raised up to 1,890. "ldasense" reraised to 5,040 and "BonerJamz03" folded. "BLANE_CARDS" moved all in for 24,400 and "ldasense" called for 15,348 total.
"BLANE_CARDS" showed and "ldasense" showed .
The turn was the and the river was the , shipping a big pot to "BLANE_CARDS"
| "BLANE_CARDS" | 48,560 | 48,560 |
Saturday, June 3, 2017 3:59 PM Local Time
Break Time!
Players have reached the first five-minute break of the tournament.
The top three in chips are listed below.
| "horsey87" | 59,997 | 214 |
| "PottyTrainMe" | 40,298 | 40,298 |
| "Bigchuck" | 34,484 | 34,484 |
Saturday, June 3, 2017 3:48 PM Local Time
"horsey87" Emerges as the Early Chip Leader While Entries Continue to Pile Up
This event is still on the first level and "horsey87" has taken an early lead. Entries continue to pour in and are over 1,170 at this point.
| "horsey87" | 59,783 | 59,783 |
Saturday, June 3, 2017 3:42 PM Local Time
The Virtual Cards Are in the Air!
Players are being seated and there are 973 entries to start the event.
Saturday, June 3, 2017 1:24 PM Local Time
Welcome To Event #8: $333 WSOP.com ONLINE No-Limit Hold’em - Little Grind Bracelet
This inaugural online event is sure to attract hundreds of players from around the world playing right here in the state of Nevada. This tournament features a $333,333 guaranteed prize pool and the champion will receive a coveted WSOP bracelet.
Players will start with 15,000 chips and have the option to late register and reenter for the first 3 hours and 45 minutes. Blind levels are 15 minutes long and this is a one-day tournament that will crown a champion either tonight or later into the early hours of the morning. The tournament starts at 3:33 p.m. and will be played out to its conclusion completely online at WSOP.com.
If a player busts and is looking to reenter, they will have 30 seconds to do so. Players: Be sure to have enough funds in your account if firing multiple bullets is part of your game plan.
You can register online via WSOP.com. Information on how to deposit can be found here. To learn how to download the mobile app, check out wsop.com/mobile-poker/.
A few other noteworthy points:
- If anyone needs support signing up for this event, they can go to Lambada Ball Room located at the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino.
- Players need to be 21 and in the state of Nevada to play.
- Players can play multi-table live and online (you can play online at the table in the Rio) as long as you don't slow down live play
- Players have the option of playing on either their laptop, tablet, or phone.
Be sure to follow along with PokerNews as we bring you all of the live coverage and updates on this first ever event of its kind.