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THE WSOP DAILY SHUFFLE: WED., JUNE 20, 2012

Photo Caption: Here’s the deal. There are some extraordinary dealers working at the 2012 WSOP. Often unnoticed and always underappreciated, many of these dedicated professionals take their craft very seriously. They come from all over the country to shine in the world’s biggest poker event, prideful of the fact they are an integral part of the game. If you don’t agree, imagine the alternative which would be poker without any dealers. Pictured is Shawn Harris -- one of the very finest in the business. He’s originally from New York City and now resides in Las Vegas. Harris has been dealing at the WSOP since 2005. We salute him and his fellow staffers and thank them all for their tireless service to the game of poker (see a few additional words of wisdom from Harris below, in today’s update). To see more photos from the 2012 WSOP, please visit the official WSOP PHOTO BLOG.
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DAILY HEADLINES
Max Steinberg Wins 1K Buy-In NLHE (Event #33)
23-Year-Old Poker Pro Collects $440,238 in Prize Money
Phil Ivey Express Continues – Fifth Final Table Appearance in 2012
Mixed Hold’em Approaches Final Day – Nine Players Remain
Six-Handed Pot-Limit Omaha Down to 11 Survivors – Newcomer Naoya Kihara Has Big Lead
27 of 33 Gold Bracelets Won By Americans – To Date
MAX STEINBERG WINS $1,000 BUY-IN NO-LIMIT HOLD’EM GOLD BRACELET (EVENT #33)
EDITORIAL: IS “EIGHT-GAME MIX” THE REAL BEST TEST TO DETERMINE THE WORLD’S BEST POKER PLAYER?
WSOP QUOTE OF THE DAY (WSOP DEALER SHAWN HARRIS)
WSOP TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE DAY
Yesterday’s Question of the Day: Of all the names publicly displayed at the 2012 WSOP, which name is the most visible (defined as posted in a public place where everyone can easily see the name). Hint: This name is appears at 484 different locations inside the tournament room(s).
Answer: This wasn’t exactly a fair question. To get this answer, you have to actually be at the WSOP and walk through the rooms. The name splattered in more places than anyone else isn’t Phil, nor Doyle, nor any of the other poker greats who might normally be mentioned. The most popular name at this year’s WSOP is, in fact, “GARY PLATT.” Huh? Who’s Gary Platt? Well, his name is in big block white letters on the back of every dealer’s chair at the WSOP. His company makes the dealers’ chairs. Your hint (484 locations) was a clue that there are 484 poker tables and dealer chairs in use at the Rio this year.
DAY 24: THE WSOP TODAY – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2012
9:00 AM
Today’s first tournament is a $75 buy-in TURBO MEGA-SATELLITE.
12:00 NOON
EVENT #38, the $1,500 buy-in NO-LIMIT HOLD’EM tournament, begins with the play of Day One. Limited registration will be available up through the completion of four levels, plus two breaks, which is estimated to be about 4:40 pm. Action takes place inside Brasilia. The Pavilion White and Black sections will be used for overflow. This is a three-day event. This same event on last year’s schedule drew 2,192 entries.
EVENT #38 UPDATES can be followed at WSOP.com. Coverage includes chip counts as well as written updates supplied from the tournament floor by our friends at PokerNews.com.
The official Structure Sheet for EVENT #38 can be viewed HERE.
1:00 PM
EVENT #34, the $5,000 buy-in SIX-HANDED POT-LIMIT OMAHA tournament continues with Day Three – including the final table. There are only 11 players remaining from the starting field of 419. The current chip leader is relative newcomer Naoya Kihara, who is looking to be the first Japanese bracelet winner in history. Action will take place inside Amazon. The list of survivors and chip counts is available HERE.
EVENT #36, the $3,000 buy-in NO-LIMIT HOLD’EM SHOOTOUT tournament, continues with Day Two. There are 60 players remaining from the starting field of 587. The top 60 finishers will make the money. -- so everyone from this point forward collects a payout. Action will take place inside Amazon. The list of survivors and chip counts is available HERE.
2:00 PM
EVENT #35 is a $2,500 buy-in MIXED HOLD’EM (LIMIT/NO-LIMIT) tournament continues with Day Three – including the final table. There are nine players remaining from the starting field of 393. Michael Gathy (winner of EVENT #21) is looking for his second bracelet this year. Ivey is the hunt for his ninth career gold bracelet. The chip leader is Joep van den Bijgaart of the Netherlands, who has 605,000. Action will take place inside Amazon. The list of survivors and chip counts is available HERE.
The first DAILY DEEP STACK NO-LIMIT HOLD’EM tournament begins. The entry fee is $235. Registration is open for four (30 minute) levels, plus one break – which means until about 4:20 pm.
2:20 PM
The official gold bracelet ceremony includes two recent winners – David “Bakes” Baker (winner of Event #32) and Max Steinberg (winner of Event #33). The U.S. anthem will be played in their honor.
4:00 PM
The first MEGA-SATELLITE begins. The entry fee is $330
5:00 PM
There is no 5 pm tournament today.
6:00 PM
The second DEEP STACK NO-LIMIT HOLD’EM tournament begins. The entry fee is $185. Registration is open for four (30 minute) levels, plus one break – which means until about 8:20 pm.
8:00 PM
The second MEGA-SATELLITE of the day begins. The game is Pot-Limit Omaha, which feeds into EVENT #39 (Note: This event regularly features different games – so be sure and check the schedule in advance). The entry fee is $550.
10:00 PM
The third and final DEEP STACK NO-LIMIT HOLD’EM tournament begins at 10 pm. The entry fee is $135. Registration is open for four (30 minute) levels, plus one break – which means until about 12:20 am.
3:00 AM
-- by Nolan Dalla
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