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André Akkari Advances in WSOP 2017 Event #3, Secures First ITM
Brazilian poker champion André Akkari has advanced in the WSOP 2017 Event #3, securing his first ITM of the series this year. The Event #3: $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em SHOOTOUT had 369 entrants, creating a total prize pool of $996,300. The shootout format means only the winner of each table advances to the next round, with 50 players, including Akkari, qualifying for the second day of competition.
Each of the 50 qualifying players, including Akkari, secured a prize of $6,407. The competition resumed with 10 tables, each with 5 players, aiming to determine the 10 winners who will advance to the final table. The winner of the Event #3 will take home $229,923 and a bracelet.
This significant achievement marks Akkari's first ITM in the WSOP 2017 series, highlighting his skill and determination in the competitive world of poker. The WSOP 2017 continues to be a thrilling event, with Akkari's performance adding to the excitement and anticipation among poker enthusiasts worldwide.
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