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2023 World Series of Poker In Review: Week Two Highlights and What to Look Forward to

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The excitement continues as the 54th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) wraps its second week of play at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. As the dust settles, week two played witness to remarkable displays of skill and prowess, high-stakes drama and highly-calculated bluffs featuring new champions, star-studded heads-up play and a dream realized by Isaac Haxton, who was widely considered one of the best active players without a bracelet.

For real-time WSOP coverage, please visit PokerNews.com.

Week 2 Highlights

* Isaac Haxton Outlasts Field of 301 to Take Home His First WSOP Bracelet

After being forced to settle for second and third-place finishes in the past, Isaac Haxton won his first WSOP gold bracelet and $1,698,215 in Event #16: $25,000 High Roller. With six victories in other tournaments and amassing more than $7,000,000 in winnings this year alone, Haxton is on pace to have one of the best years ever recorded in poker history. Haxton currently sits in 14th position on the all-time money list with $37 million in prize winnings.

* Jeremy Eyer Defeats Felipe Ramos in Heads-Up Play to Take Home His First WSOP Bracelet in Event #12: $5,000 No-Limit Hold‘Em Freezeout

After a five-year chase for a WSOP gold bracelet, Mississippi’s Jeremy Eyer claimed his first victory after a grueling heads-up duel with Felipe Ramos. Eyer’s victory was his twelfth cash at WSOP, boosting him to $1,483,523 in live tournament earnings and second place in the Mississippi All-Time Money List.

* Brian Yoon Claims His Fifth WSOP Gold Bracelet in Event #14: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship

Brian Yoon came out on top after defeating a field of 131 to take home $311,433 and his fifth WSOP Gold Bracelet. Yoon is the 33rd player in WSOP history to win five WSOP bracelets, joining the likes of Hall of Famers like Eli Elezra and John Juanda.

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* Chad Eveslage Emerges Victorious in Back-to-Back Dealer’s Choice Events

After winning his first WSOP gold bracelet just one year ago, Chad Eveslage returned to the WSOP in dominating fashion to take home two WSOP gold bracelets in just four days. His victories in Event #5: $1,500 Dealer’s Choice and Event #10: $10,000 Dealer’s Choice have firmly cemented him a first-place position in the race for Player of the Year.

What To Look Forward To

‘Go For Gold’ June Promotion

WSOP.com kicked off a June promotion with 2006 Main Event winner Jamie Gold, who won the biggest Main Event field in history. Jamie will be live-streaming WSOP Online bracelet events each Sunday and players outlasting him or meeting play criteria at live-action tables are eligible to win a seat in a $50,000 freeroll to play against him. Full promotion details are available on WSOP.com.

Upcoming Marquee Events

Event #18: Gladiators of Poker No-Limit Hold‘Em – Flight C

Event #18: Gladiators of Poker No-Limit Hold‘Em – Flight D

Event #29: $100,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold‘Em

Event #33: $10,000 Razz Championship

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The full 2023 WSOP schedule including a booking link for discounted participant hotel rates, can be found on WSOP.com. Players should follow @WSOP on Twitter or IG or check WSOP.com for event news and updates.

Upcoming WSOP bracelet livestreams on PokerGO 

Tonight at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT – Event #19: $2,500 No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout

Saturday, June 10 – Event #22: $10,000 Limit Hold‘Em Championship

Sunday, June 11 – Event #23: $50,000 No-Limit Hold‘Em High Roller

Monday, June 12 – Event #18: $300 Gladiators of Poker

Tuesday, June 13 – Event #25: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Championship

Wednesday, June 14 – Event #29: $100,000 No-Limit Hold‘Em High Roller

Thursday, June 15 – Event #33: $10,000 Razz Championship

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ACR POKER’S FLAGSHIP ONLINE SUPER SERIES LAUNCHES THIS MARCH WITH $25 MILLION IN GUARANTEED PRIZE POOLS

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Climb the OSS Leaderboard to win a share of $35,000 in cash and tournament tickets

Building on the momentum of its revamped tournament schedule, which features expanded events, bigger guarantees, and faster gameplay, ACR Poker is rolling out its flagship Online Super Series (OSS) with $25 million in guaranteed prize pools from March 16th to 31st.

“Playing in the Online Super Series is always a great experience, and this time, it’s back with $25 million in guarantees across a diverse range of tournaments and buy-ins, ensuring there’s something for every player to enjoy,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker.

Players can get ready for an action-packed OSS, headlined by two Main Events starting on Sunday, March 23rd: the $1.5 million guaranteed ($1,050 buy-in) and the $750,000 guaranteed ($215 buy-in). Adding to the excitement, the $1 million guaranteed ($630 buy-in) Main Multiflight Event kicks off on Sunday, March 16th.

In addition, this year’s OSS lineup features three Mystery Bounty Multiflight events, including a supersized $500,000 guaranteed tournament with a $109 buy-in. For players seeking more budget-friendly options, the $200,000 guaranteed ($33 buy-in) and the $75,000 guaranteed ($5.50 buy-in) events are also on offer. Day 1 flights for these events begin this Sunday.

What’s more, ACR Poker is bringing back its OSS Leaderboard Contest. Players can compete for a share of over $35,000 in cash and tournament tickets, spread across two separate leaderboards with high ($44 and over) and low ($33 and under) buy-in levels.

Players can keep track and add their favorite OSS events to their calendar easily with ACR Poker’s online tournament schedule.

Online Super Series highlights:

  • $25 million in guaranteed prize pools
  • $35,000 Leaderboard Contest
  • Small, medium and large buy-ins
  • $1.5 million guaranteed Main Event, $1 million guaranteed Main Multiflight Event
  • Three Mystery Bounty tournaments (including $500,000 guaranteed)

Beyond the OSS, ACR Poker is just getting started with its turbocharged poker offerings. Players can jump into the revamped tournament schedule, take their shot in the Punta del Este Satellites on March 9th and 16th to win one of 16 packages ($5,500 value each) to the Enjoy Poker Tour in Uruguay, and prepare for a massive April lineup featuring two Venom tournaments.

For more information on the $25 million guaranteed Online Super Series, read the ACR Poker blog or visit ACRPoker.eu.

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Natural8 India welcomes 2025 in style with Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025

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Welcoming 2025 in spectacular style, Natural8 India has announced its latest India Exclusive, Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025, to the delight of poker enthusiasts across the country. The multi-table tournament, scheduled to take place on January 19, will offer participants a chance to fight for the massive event prize pool and the glory of winning a prestigious APT Trophy. But that’s not all, for nine finalists will also secure an all-expense paid trip to participate in APT Manila – competing for the grand prize at a grand stage with some of the sharpest poker players in all of Asia!

With a buy-in of only INR 5,500, Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025 will offer flight and stay packages for nine finalists, worth up to INR 100,000 each, for the upcoming APT Manila Classic. In addition, the top four finalists will secure a Main Event ticket worth INR 90,000 each at APT Manila Classic 2025, while the other five will win Mini Main Event tickets worth INR 37,000 each. The tournament also has various satellites running daily from January 12 to January 19, with a buy-in of just INR 550.

Speaking on the upcoming India Exclusive, Kunal Patni, Executive Director and Country Head – Natural8 India, said, “2024 was a spectacular year for Natural8 India and the broader Indian poker community. Throughout the year, we saw a strong response to the various India Exclusives, which not only nurtured the country’s growing poker landscape but also connected poker enthusiasts to the broader Asian poker scene on a more consistent basis. We took 23 players to various APT events in 2024 through these India Exclusive APT events. With the Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025, we expect a similarly stellar response, especially with mega bonus on offer worth up to INR 15 lakh. Our latest India Exclusive will set the tone for the rest of the year and give poker enthusiasts and professional players across the country a chance to start 2025 on a bang!”

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CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH ACR POKER’S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL MULTI-DAY PKO TOURNEY

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2024-Poker players looking to celebrate the holidays and unwrap big wins are heading to ACR Poker. The popular worldwide poker site is kicking off the festivities with its Christmas Special Multi-Day progressive knockout (PKO) tournament, starting Sunday, December 22nd.

Featuring a $55 buy-in, a $200,000 guaranteed prize pool, and a variety of flights to choose from, the Christmas Special Multi-Day PKD is designed to easily slot into any schedule, making it ideal for players looking to make the most of the holidays while competing for huge prize money and bounties.

“Our Christmas Special PKO tourney offers players a chance to dive into exciting poker action and earn big cash rewards over the festive period, all for just $55,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “Check out the flexible schedule of flights and compete for your share of the $200K GTD prize pool to kick start your new year.”

The first flight begins on Sunday, December 22nd at 2:05pm ET, with the final flight on Sunday, December 29th at 12:05pm ET, and Day 2 action wrapping up the tourney in a festive finale later that day at 4:05pm ET. Players who want to spice things up can also explore staking another player or selling part of their action.

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