Monday, March 31, 2025 1:49 AM Local Time (about 20 hours and 19 minutes ago)
After three starting flights, 135 players are set to return for Day 2 of the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Las Vegas $1,700 Main Event at . The tournament saw a total of 774 entries, generating a $1,172,610 prize pool. However, with only 117 spots paying out, the early levels will be filled with tension as players navigate the soft bubble. The first-place prize will be over $200,000, ensuring that competition remains fierce.
Emily Xie comes into the day as the overall chip leader, having bagged an impressive 880,000 chips in Flight 1C. She leads a strong field, followed by Mark Seif (655,000) and Rick Marting (634,000), who round out the top three stacks heading into the day.
Top 10 Stacks Entering Day 2
- Emily Xie – 880,000
- Mark Seif – 655,000
- Rick Marting – 634,000
- Francis Anderson – 504,000
- Vyecheslav Stoyanov – 486,000
- Michael Berk – 484,000
- William Eissler – 480,000
- Dennis Yoder – 477,000
- John Longowa – 472,000
- Alexandros Kolonias – 471,000
Play will resume in Level 17, with 17 minutes remaining on the clock, before levels increase to 60-minute intervals for the remainder of the tournament. With just 18 eliminations needed before the money bubble bursts, short stacks will be forced to make moves early to stay alive.
A number of notable names remain in contention, including Conrad Simpson, Ryan Leplante, Ryan Leng, Michael Wang, Ari Engel, Mike Holtz, Shannon Shorr, and Adam Hendrix. These seasoned pros will be looking to navigate the field and set themselves up for a deep run.
In addition to the Main Event, two more WSOP Circuit ring events will be taking place today at Horseshoe Las Vegas. Event #17: $250 No-Limit Hold’em kicks off at 11 AM, featuring a $30K guaranteed prize pool and unlimited re-entry. Later in the day, the $3,300 High Roller (Event #18)—the biggest buy-in event of the series—begins at 1 PM with a $100K guarantee. The High Roller will play 12 levels on Day 1, with Day 2 resuming on Tuesday at 1 PM in the poker room. With multiple ring events running alongside the Main Event, it’s set to be an action-packed day at Horseshoe Las Vegas.
Stay tuned into the PokerOrg Instant Live Feed for updates from Horseshoe Las Vegas as the WSOP Circuit Main Event plays down toward the final table and the next Circuit champion!