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PCA 2011: 1,560 Players Compete for $2.3 Million Prize
The PCA 2011 tournament attracted 1,560 participants, with the winner set to receive $2,300,000. Russia was represented by 69 players, while the United States had the most participants with 751.
Phil Ivey joined the main tournament with a delay and ended the day with 76,500 chips. Daniel Negreanu was eliminated in the final hand when his eights lost to Ax Kx. Viktor Blom, known as Izildur, advanced to the second day with 141,900 chips.
Dmitry Stelmak, a new blogger for the site and member of the JokerTeam, had the best start among Russians with 186,500 chips.
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