WSOP Drama: Chang Li Wins Big, Tyler Brown Faces Disqualification Threat

Chang Li, a South Korean professional poker player, won the #26 tournament with a $25,000 buy-in, securing $1,949,044. Chang Li mentioned that he arrived in America four days before the tournament specifically to play in it. Chang Li had a difficult first entry, losing to a runner-runner straight twice, but his second attempt was more successful.

Chang Li doubled his chips to the chip leader's stack after collecting a runner-runner. Anatoly Nikitin, who was leading in the top 18, finished in 13th place, earning $89,566. Alexander Shilko finished 17th, earning $73,639. Anatoly Nikitin lost his lead when there were 14 players left, and he pushed all-in with against world champion Joe McKeehen, who called with .

Joe McKeehen finished in 6th place, earning $325,757. Ryan Hening finished 3rd in the #27 Big O tournament with a $1,500 buy-in, earning $141,315. Igor Zekster won his first Big O bracelet, earning $297,285. Nick Schulman won his seventh bracelet in the #30 NL2-7 tournament with a $10,000 buy-in. Nick Schulman mentioned that Darren Elias was the toughest opponent he had ever faced in NL2-7. The #7 Mystery Bounty tournament with a $250 buy-in was canceled due to technical issues. Tyler Brown won the PLO/NLH Deepstack tournament with a $600 buy-in, earning $178,126. Tyler Brown was threatened with disqualification for refusing to exchange small denomination chips.