The WSOP 2021 tournament featured exciting events and notable winners. Gershon Distenfeld won a significant prize, which he donated entirely to charity. Brian Rast and Sean Deeb also emerged as victors in their respective tournaments.
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The World Series of Poker 2021 is in full swing, and several top players are making waves. Here are five standout poker players to keep an eye on.
Russian poker player Anatoly Zyrin secured his second WSOP bracelet at the 2021 Event #55: Colossus, earning $314,700. The tournament had a $400 buy-in and a prize pool of $3,101,670.
Dannnkco97 emerged victorious in the Event 13 of the Winamax Pokus, securing €17,361. The tournament featured a €50 buy-in and a €150,000 guaranteed prize pool.
Shaun Deeb claimed his fifth WSOP gold bracelet by winning the $25k PLO High Roller event, earning $1,251,860. The 35-year-old pro from Troy, New York, defeated 212 entries in a prizepool that exceeded $5 million.
Legendary poker player Doyle Brunson surprised fans by participating in the WSOP Event #58: Super Seniors No-Limit Hold'em tournament. He was eliminated after an aggressive play.
Shaun Deeb secured his fifth WSOP bracelet in the 2021 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller event, winning $1,251,860. Ka Kwan Lau from Hong Kong was the runner-up, taking home $773,700.
Poker player Vanessa Kejd has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss several events at the World Series of Poker. Kejd was vaccinated and wore a mask when necessary.