Bubble Bursts! Helmuth Among Players Officially in the Money
Niveau 17
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
A total of 912 players remaining out of 6,076 entrants on Day 1 received good news.
“Congratulations,” the tournament director announced over the public address system. “You are in the money.”
Some of the notable players still alive include 16-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Helmuth, whose chase for a 17th bracelet remains intact, five-time WSOP bracelet winner Allen Cunningham and Dylan Wilkerson, among others.
The room of players erupted in cheers and applause, and then action continued in Level 18.