WSOP Weekly: Benny Glaser Grabs Second Bracelet of Series, Negreanu Gets Close, & More

WSOP Weekly: What You’ll Learn

• Benny Glaser’s Achievement: Learn about how Benny Glaser secured his second bracelet of the 2023 World Series of Poker series, solidifying his status in the poker community.

• Event Details: Get insights into the specific tournament Benny Glaser excelled in, including the game format and his journey to victory.

• Skill and Strategy: Discover the strategies and skills Benny Glaser employed to dominate the tables and outplay his competition.

• Implications for the Poker World: Explore what this win means for Benny Glaser’s career and his reputation among poker pros and analysts.

• WSOP Highlights: Catch up on other notable events and standout performances from the second week of the WSOP, showcasing the vibrant poker scene at the Horseshoe and Paris casinos in Las Vegas.

The second week of the World Series of Poker saw some interesting events at the Horseshoe and Paris casinos in Las Vegas. That included one player grabbing his second of the gold bracelets of the series and Daniel Negreanu coming close to winning gold.

Another player won a bracelet in only his second tournament ever – and in an event with a hefty five-figure buy-in. Keep reading to learn more about some of the action over the last week.

Glaser Goes Back to Back

Two weeks, two bracelets. That was the story for Benny Glaser. After winning the $1,500 Dealers Choice event earlier in the series for $150,246, the English poker pro then took down the $1,500 Mixed Omaha tournament on June 5 for another $258,193. That event drew 1,239 entries for a $1.6 million prize pool.

After winning the second bracelet, Glaser was immediately focused on trying to make it even a better summer with an even bigger multiple-win series.

“It was on my mind,” he told PokerGO. “I had essentially infinite messages putting it in my mind, just like ‘We see another bracelet for you this series as well.’ And going for three, it’s obviously like a stretch of a goal, but it’s absolutely been on my mind. I was really looking forward to coming in for a big summer this time.”

Benny Glaser now has some nice company in the seven-bracelet club, tied with Billy Baxter, Daniel Negreanu, John Hennigan, Men Nguyen, and Scott Seiver. His first bracelet win came in 2015 and also won two bracelets in 2016. He now has plenty of time left to give it a shot at three in a single year.

“These are things that I think are just incredible achievements,” said Glaser, who now has over $9.1 million in live tournament winnings. “I’m just proud. It’s amazing.”

Negreanu Comes Close to Bracelet No. 8; Talks $10,000 Basketball Matches

Speaking of Daniel Negreanu, the longtime poker pro came close to winning bracelet No. 8 in the $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship, finishing runner-up for $313,615.

Negreanu battled through a field of 217 entries only to fall in heads-up play to New Jersey’s Ryan Bambrick, who secured his second bracelet and top prize of $470,437.

Negreanu just couldn’t get much traction in heads-up play as Bambrick seemed to hit every hand as the final table played out on PokerGO.

Negreanu shook off the frustrating finish and went on to a ninth-place finish 11th in the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship for $23,623.

As the series continues, Negreanu’s daily vlogs continue to be part of the media mix surrounding the WSOP, with poker fans around the world tuning in to get a peek into the world of high stakes poker. Tuesday’s episode included some chit-chat with fellow Poker Hall of Famer and 1996 Main Event winner Huck Seed.

The two discussed some one-on-one basketball matches from years ago at $10,000 per game. Negreanu was spotted 11 points to 21 and still couldn’t find a win – and didn’t even score a point against the 6-foot, 6-inch Seed, who was an all-state player in Montana and also played for CalTech.

“I remember you hit the rim two or three times,” Seed said.

That may have been giving too much credit to Negreanu, who was quick to note that he didn’t even hit the rim and maybe hit the backboard just once or twice.

“I remember watching you,” Negreanu said. “You were in your 30s and you were playing … and you were the best player on the court.”

Negreanu no doubt brings more skills to the poker table than the basketball court. Check out Negreanu’s complete vlog and interview with Seed below.

First Time’s the Charm for Player in High Roller

Winning a bracelet is a dream for many, but even some pros play for years before striking gold. Others are still hoping to add the game’s most sought-after piece of hardware to their trophy collection.

That wasn’t the case for South Korea’s Chang Lee. The high-stakes cash game player reportedly had only played a single tournament before winning the $25,000 High Roller, his first-ever WSOP tournament. The event featured some of the game’s best and saw a record 392 entries for a $9.2 million prize pool.

Lee said he not only was dealing with jet lag because of the long flight from South Korea, but also had a tough run of cards early in the action.

“The first day of this tournament, I got super coolered three times – top set aces two times, lose to runner-runner straight,” he said afterward.

That led to a re-entry to start Day 2 and Lee continued to cruise through the tournament, making him one for one in bracelet events and taking home more than $1.9 million.

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WSOP+ Becomes a Hit

Long lines for registration have been an issue at the WSOP for years. But new owner NSUS, the parent company of GGPoker, has looked to make that easier this year with the new WSOP+ app. The addition allows players to register for events right on their mobile phones.

The app also includes information on every tournament, table seating, and much more. So far, poker players appear to be happy with how things are progressing using the app.

Two-time bracelet winner Alex Livingston, who placed 13th in the Main Event in 2013 and third in 2019, was one of those singing the app’s praises, but still had a few suggestions to make it even better.

Player of the Year Update

Benny Glaser’s double bracelet performance has him sitting atop the annual WSOP player of the year standings. The annual competition awards a 2026 Main Event seat, trophy, and banner displayed in the tournament venue at the Horseshoe and Paris casinos.

As of Tuesday afternoon, Glaser had 2,035 points with Scott Bohlman sitting in second with 1,827 points. Bohlman scored his second bracelet in the $2,000 No Limit Hold’em (NLHE) event for $430,044. He also has four other cashes, including finishing fourth in the $1,500 Dealers Choice for $45,511.

Ap Garza rounds out the top three with 1,623 points. Garza came out on top in the $25,000 Mixed PLO/NLHE High Roller for $1.3 million and also has two other cashes. If Glaser keeps up his pace, he will be tough to beat. Scott Seiver won the title in 2024 after winning three bracelets.

Other WSOP Winners

Several other players found the winner’s circle over the last week. That included Lou Garza, of Rome, Texas, picking up his second career bracelet in the $ 25,000 No Limit Hold’em/Pot Limit Omaha High Roller for $1.3 million.

In 2023, Lou Garza proposed to his girlfriend after winning the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship. He’s hoping to make this an even bigger series this year.

“It feels great, but we’ve got some more work to finish off,” he said. “We’re not done yet.”

A few other players added additional bracelets to their collection over the last week. Florida’s Brad Ruben scored his fifth bracelet in the $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw for $130,080. Christopher Staats won his second bracelet in a $1,500 NLHE 6-Handed event for $414,950.

Another big event was the $10,000 Dealers Choice Championship that saw Colorado’s Ryan Hoenig come out on top for $ 354,444. He followed that up with a third-place finish in the $1,500 Big O event for $141,315.

More WSOP Events Next Week!

Several other big events are on tap for the coming week and here are a few to keep an eye out for.

●        Event 37: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Monster Stack – June 11

●        Event 38: $100,000 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller – June 11

●        Event 40: $5,000 Seniors High Roller NLHE – June 12

●        Event 44: $10,000 Big O Championship – June 14

●        Event 45: $500 SALUTE to Warriors – June 15

●        Event 46: $250,000 Super High Roller NLHE – June 15

●        Event 48: $1,000 Seniors Championship – June 16

●        Event 51: $25,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha – June 17

Several of these events will be streamed on PokerGO, so check out Casino.org’s complete streaming guide to the WSOP.

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