WSOP | Tournaments | Event Updates (2024)

Friday, August 2, 2024 1:43 AM Local Time (about 3 days and 6 hours ago)

The first ring of theWorld Series of Poker CircuitatHarrahs Cherokee Casino and Resorthas been awarded.

Event #1: $600 No Limit Holdem Openerwas a one-day official ring event with320 entriewhich created a total prize pool of$164,800. When the final chip fell,Russell Brooksdefeated his heads-up opponent,Jonathan Murphy, to win the first-place prize of $34,713, the Gold Ring, and the glory.

Final table results:

1. Russell Brooks - $34,713
2. Jonathan Murphy - $23,146
3. Fikret Kovac - $15,909
4. Jimmie Vogt - $11,184
5. Derrick Cutler - $8,046
6. Andrew Simon - $5,927
7. David Mason - $4,473
8. Douglas Foley - $3,460
9. Ronald Sewell - $2,746

Brooks is now the proud recipient of another piece of WSOP hardware that he can add to the trophy case. Brooks already has a circuit ring and also shipped his first bracelet over the summer for just shy of six figures.

To go on a heater like that, you need to run well, but Brooks has the play to back up the results. He aired on the side of aggression all the way into heads-up play, where he even got an all-in bluff through with just four-high. He battled with his friends on the rail, sweating the action, and when it was all said and done, he raised the ring in victory.

Brooks said he would stay for the remainder of the series to see if he could snag some more hardware before Cherokee comes to an end. Winning Event #1 is never a bad way to start the series.

Congratulations Russell!

Thursday, August 1, 2024 5:22 PM Local Time (about 3 days and 15 hours ago)

Event #1: $600 No Limit Holdem Opener has reached the end of the registration period, and the numbers are in!

The story by the numbers:

Total Entries: 320
Total Prize Pool: $164,800
Places Paid: 48
First Place: $34,713
Min-Cash: $1,235

Total Prize Pool Breakdown:

1^st- $34,713
2^nd- $23,146
3^rd- $15,909
4^th- $11,184
5^th- $8,046
6^th- $5,927
7^th- $4,473
8^th- $3,460
9^th- $2,746
10^th-11^th- $2,237
12^th-13^th- $1,871
14^th-17^th- $1,609
18^th-26^th- $1,424
27^th-35^th- $1,297
36^th- 48^th- $1,235

Thursday, August 1, 2024 11:09 AM Local Time (about 3 days and 21 hours ago)

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024 4:13 PM Local Time (about 5 days and 16 hours ago)

Today, the highly anticipated Event #1 of the Harrah’s Cherokee WSOPC kicks off at 11 AM! This one-day, $600 No-Limit Hold’em tournament boasts a $50,000 guaranteed prize pool. Players will start with a 30,000 chip stack and have the opportunity to re-enter once during the early levels. The winner of this event will not only claim the top prize but also secure a coveted seat in the 2025 Tournament of Champions and the ultimate symbol of WSOPC victory: a World Series of Poker Gold Circuit Ring.

Registration will remain open until the start of Level 13, so there's plenty of time to join the action with levels lasting 25-minutes throughout. There will be a 15-minute break after every four levels, with a 45-minute dinner break scheduled at the end of Level 16. Don't miss your chance to win big and start your WSOPC journey on a high note!

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 3:04 PM Local Time (about 5 days and 17 hours ago)