James Holzhauer Tries Not to Suck, Williams Talks Binions and Seidel is a Teamster

Whether you’re one of the best players in the world, today was a very special day at the 2019 World Series of Poker, with the $50,000 Poker Players Championship kicking off at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.  With Jason Mercier returning to the felt in dramatic fashion and legends of the game at every table, it’s must-play for those with the bankroll to cope. Other stars of the TV screen and poker felt combined to make this one of the most fun days of the summer so far.

HOLZHAUER LIVING THE DREAM, WIN OR LOSE

Recent Jeopardy! star James Holzhauer took his seat at the World Series of Poker full of hope…

TEAM BAKER JUMP TO TOP OF THE LEAGUE

After a swingy last 48 hours in the $25k Fantasy League, Team Baker have risen highest, thanks in no small part to their cheapest purchases, with Ari Engel and Shannon Shorr both costing just a dollar. Between the two of them, they’ve racked up 252 of Team Baker’s points. Here are how their top five players stack up.

Want to check out the full $25k Fantasy League standings? Just head here.

Who’ll become the latest player to win a WSOP gold bracelet at the 2019 World Series of Poker? You can watch the action unfold live today on PokerGO and CBS All Access as more coverage of the 2019 WSOP bracelet events takes place. Selected bracelet events will be streamed exclusively on CBS All Access in the United States.