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While in the early stages it was poker legend Phil Ivey leading the pack, on Day 4 the 10-time WSOP bracelet winner suddenly lost his grip on the goal as he took a beat after beat, which made his stack plummet down to zero, thus making way for another hopeful to take the ultimate prize.

On June 29 (Saturday) a former pro golfer from Texas was able to snag his second gold bracelet after winning Event #58 of the 2019 WSOP.

2019 WSOP Event #58: $50,000 Poker Players Championship

Buy-in: $50,000
Date: June 24 to 28, 2019
Entries: 74
Prize pool: $3,552,000

Phillip Hui outlasted a player field of 74 to take home the prize money worth $1,099,311. Also, his name will be engraved on the Chip Reese Trophy.

Read more » 2019 WSOP: Event #58: $50,000 Poker Players Championship won by Phil Hui for $1,099,311, Phil Ivey in 8th place

On June 2 (Sunday) a 46-year-old was able to reel in his very first gold bracelet after winning Event #4 of the 2019 WSOP. He says he was able to win thanks to the general ‘fun’ atmosphere at the final table.

2019 WSOP Event #4: $1,500 Omaha Hi/Lo 8 or Better
Buy-in: $1,500

Date: May 30 to June 2, 2019

Entries: 853

Prize pool: $1,151,550

Read more » 2019 WSOP: Event #4: $1,500 Omaha Hi/Lo 8 or Better won by Derek McMaster for $228,228