Monday, August 26, 2024 12:30 AM Local Time (about 12 days and 17 hours ago)
Marco Johnson Leads Final Nine Players into Day 3 of the Graton Main Event
After a dramatic Day 2, Event #12: $1,700 No Limit Hold'em Main Event at the WSOP Circuit at Graton Resort and Casino is down to the final nine players. From an initial 579 entries, only 87 survived the grueling two flights and Day 2 to reach the final table. With a staggering $877,185 prize pool, the stakes are high as the players gear up to battle for the top prize of $168,015 and a coveted WSOP Circuit ring.
Leading the final table is Marco Johnson with a commanding 4,890,000 chips, followed closely by Sasha Sabbaghian with 4,075,000 chips. Peter Yang rounds out the top three with 3,685,000 chips. These top three stacks will have a significant advantage as they aim for victory.
Here’s how the final nine stack up as they head into Day 3:
- Marco Johnson: 4,890,000
- Sasha Sabbaghian: 4,075,000
- Peter Yang: 3,685,000
- Michael Persky: 2,875,000
- Dan Casetta: 2,700,000
- Liz Tedder: 2,125,000
- Bob Mather: 1,330,000
- Francis Nguyen: 765,000
- Mitchell Tsang: 760,000
Michael Persky, aiming for a historic third ring and a back-to-back Graton Circuit Main Event victory, will look to outlast a tough field. Bob Mather is on a quest for his second ring, while Marco Johnson, a two-time bracelet winner, seeks his first WSOP Circuit ring.
Remaining Payouts
- 1st - $168,015
- 2nd - $112,010
- 3rd - $77,399
- 4th - $54,475
- 5th - $39,067
- 6th - $28,557
- 7th - $21,286
- 8th - $16,184
- 9th - $12,557
The action resumes at Noon on Monday as these final nine players vie for the championship title, the ring, and their place in poker history. Don't miss the thrilling conclusion to this prestigious event!