Event #71: $500 SALUTE TO WARRIORS No-Limit Hold'em Dia 1 | 2019 World Series of Poker

2019-07-03 00:03 UTC-7

Mike Sexton Among Top Notables to Survive Day 1 of Event #71: $500 Salute To Warriors

Nível 15 : 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Day 1 of Event #71: $500 Salute To Warriors is officially in the books. This event was the first of its kind as $40 of each buy-in was donated to the United Services Organization (USO), which has provided live entertainment and other services for the active military for 77 years, and other military-related charities. This historical event attracted 1,723 total entries that generated a total prize pool of $723,660 with first place taking home $121,161.

A total of 259 players were guaranteed a minimum cash of $699 and Day 1 play ended just before players made it to the money. Garry Stevens-Smith is among the top 287 remaining players after bagging 572,000 chips at the end of the night. Stevens-Smith is at the top of the leader board but is followed closely by Michael Nosek (517,000), Jordan Knackstedt (480,500), Fred Li (388,00), and Chad Gravenor (375,500).

The Salute To Warriors event attracted some of the best players in the world to its field, and some notables returning for Day 2 include, Ben Yu (370,500), Mike Sexton (300,000), and Aaron Johnson (137,500).

With some of the games top names entered into the field, not all of them were able to make it to Day 2 and those include bracelet winners, David Williams, Chris Ferguson, Benjamin Moon, Brett Apter, and Erik Cajelais.

All of the remaining 287 players will return for Day 2 action Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019. Day 2 will start at 12 p.m. local time with action picking up on level 16, where blinds will be 2,500/5,000 with a 5,000 big blind ante. Play is scheduled to play down to the final six players, with blind levels lasting 40-minutes. Players will receive a 15-minute break after every 3 levels with a 60-minute dinner break after the 9th level of the day.

It won't take long for Day 2 players to reach the money, so make sure to come back and tune in, as PokerNews live reporting team will be on hand throughout the day bringing you all of the updates of this historical event.

Tags: Aaron Johnson Ben Yu Benjamin Moon Brett Apter Chris Ferguson David Williams Erik Cajelais Fred Li Jordan Knackstedt Michael Nosek Mike Sexton Ryan Phan

2019-07-02 22:35 UTC-7

Big Slick Can't Connect for Cajelais, Eliminated by Li

Nível 14 : 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante

Erik Cajelais opened for 7,000 from late position and action folded to Fred Li who three-bet to 25,000 from the big blind. Cajelais jammed for roughly 180,000 and was called by Li.

Erik Cajelais:
Fred Li:

It was a classic coinflip but the flop was no help for Cajelais.

The turn brought the and Cajelais needed to pair his ace or king on the river to stay alive.

Unfortunately, the river fell the and Li eliminated Cajelais from the tournament.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Fred Li	402,000
Erik Cajelais	Eliminado

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2019-07-02 21:48 UTC-7

Sexton Eliminates Opponent With Ladies

Nível 13 : 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante

Mike Sexton opened with a raise from early position and the small blind player jammed for his remaining stack, Sexton called.

Mike Sexton:
Opponent:

Sexton was ahead with his pocket pair and the rainbow flop was a great flop from him with no diamond on the board.

The turn paired the board with the and Sexton just needed to dodge an ace.

Sexton indeed dodged an ace as the river fell the and he eliminated his opponent.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Mike Sexton	240,000	165,000

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2019-07-02 20:23 UTC-7

Yu Wins Monster Pot, Eliminates Opponent

Nível 11 : 800/1,600, 1,600 ante

A player from early position opened for 3,200. Ben Yu three-bet to 9,000 from middle position and the big blind player called. Action was back to the initial raiser who four-bet to 33,200 and Ben Yu jammed for 73,900. After receiving the confirmed amount, the big blind player folded and the initial raiser called for less.

Ben Yu:
Opponent:

Yu had his opponent crushed and nothing changed after the board ran out and Yu eliminated his opponent from the tournament.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Ben Yu	150,000

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2019-07-02 19:08 UTC-7

Benjamin Moon Spotted

Nível 10 : 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

The Salute to Warriors event added another bracelet winner to its field with Benjamin Moon.

Moon is a 2018 bracelet winner who currently has five WSOP cashes for $54,487 this summer, with his best performance coming from Event #37: $ 800 No-Limit Hold'em - Deep Stack where he finished 7th for $42,524.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Benjamin Moon	25,000

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2019-07-02 19:05 UTC-7

David Williams Spotted

Nível 10 : 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

The 2004 Main Event runner up, and 2006 bracelet winner, David Williams was just seen stacking up chips after players returned from break.

Williams has $8,752,032 in lifetime earning and looks to add his first cash of the 2019 WSOP this summer.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
David Williams	25,000

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2019-07-02 13:38 UTC-7

Caesars Rewards Salute Card

Nível 4 : 200/300, 300 ante

Caesars Entertainment is grateful for the service and sacrifice of our United States armed forces, both active duty military and veterans. To show our appreciation, Caesars Rewards has created a special card and benefits just for active duty military members and veterans.

The Caesars Rewards Salute card is available to:

All active duty military
Members of the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard
Members of the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air Force Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve
All veterans
All military and veteran spouses

Salute cardholders are eligible for military hotel discounts when they book online (10% all year) plus they will automatically be upgraded to Caesars Rewards Platinum status, which offers even more deals including:

Complimentary self and valet parking at many destinations
Special pricing at restaurants
Pre-sale access for shows
Discounts at casino gift shops
Discounts on select Norwegian Cruise Line vacations
A complimentary stay at Atlantis, Paradise Island in The Bahamas
A 5% discount on Hawaiian Airlines flights
Tier status match with Wyndham Rewards®
And more

Members can visit the Caesars Rewards Benefits Overview for more information on Platinum benefits.

To receive a Salute card, guest must be a verified Caesars Rewards member. Guests must sign up for the Salute program in person at one of nearly 40 U.S. Caesars Rewards Resorts and provide a U.S. military ID or veteran’s card. Active Military IDs, National Guard IDs, Reserves IDs, Retired Military IDs, DD214, and Veteran Cards will be accepted for verification. Must be of legal age to gamble in order to join Caesars Rewards and receive Salute card.

2019-07-02 11:26 UTC-7

Early Notable Include Sexton

Nível 1 : 100/100, 0 ante

Walking through the Salut To Warriors event, PokerNews has spotted 1989 bracelet winner Mike Sexton.

After winning the WSOP Tournament of Champions in 2006 for $1,000,000, Mike Sexton, donated half of his earnings to any charity's to his desire. Two organizations he donated too are two of his favorites, the Paralyzed Veterans of America and Wounded Warriors, both received $100,000 each from Sexton.

“I love that the WSOP is supporting those who have served, and are raising money for veteran organizations,” Sexton stated, “To me, a former military man, this is the highlight addition of the 50th WSOP.”

“I would certainly hope the Salute to Warriors tournament at the WSOP will not only be popular, but become an annual fixture,” he says. “I believe nearly all players would like to support those in the armed forces and the military charities that will benefit from this event.”

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Mike Sexton	25,000	25,000

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2019-07-02 09:31 UTC-7

Historical Charity Event Kicks Off Today With Event #71: $500 Salute To Warriors

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The 2019 World Series of Poker added 19 new events to its schedule, one of which is a $500 buy-in bracelet event that brings something extra to the 50th annual World Series of Poker.

Event #71: $500 Salute To Warriors is a single re-entry tournament that is open to all players, but WSOP organizers are also encouraging military members and former military members to jump in the action. The event benefits the United Services Organization (USO), which has provided live entertainment and other services for the active military for 77 years, and other military-related charities, with $40 of each buy-in going to the charities.

The Salute to Warriors kicks off today, Tuesday, July 2nd and will wrap up on Friday, July 5th. Players fittingly have a day off on July 4, American Independence Day. Cards are in the air from 11:00 a.m. local time and players will start their day armed with 25,000 in chips.

Day 1 is scheduled to play 15 levels with each level lasting 40-minutes. Players will receive a 20-minute break after every three levels with a 75-minute dinner break after the ninth level of the day. Players are allowed one re-buy while late registration is open, which is gives them until the conclusion of the ninth level to make any re-entries.

Stay tuned here as he PokerNews live reporting team will be on hand throughout the day bringing you all of the updates of this historical event.