The PokerNews Deepstack Challenge (PNDC) has entered its fourth and final week, with the results from Week 3 leaderboard all in the books.
New Zealand poker player Charlie Hawes became the first non-American to win the weekly leaderboard, which sends the best ten players into the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship bracelet event.
Hawes followed in the footsteps of Raymond Chiu and Duy Ho, who topped the leaderboard in Week 1 and Week 2 and was the latest recipient of a PNDC trophy.
Poker superstar Olga Iermolcheva also found herself in the Daily Deepstack streets and dominated her respective field to walk away with a five-figure haul along with a PNDC winner’s coin.
So, without further ado, let’s dive into the highlights from Week 3 of the PNDC.
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Hawes Uncatchable in Week 3 of PNDC
Hawes’ route to the upper echelons of the PNDC leaderboard began on the first day of Week 3 (June 11), where he took down the $250 Daily Deepstack for $25,495, quite the return of investment.
It was the biggest tournament of Week 3, attracting 841 entries which created a $168,200 prize pool.
A 21st-place finish in the $400 Daily Deepstack on June 15 essentially confirmed Hawes’ spot in the top ten, and then his place at the summit of the leaderboard was secured after he bowed out in fifth in the same event two days later.
Hawes’ performances in the Daily Deepstacks have seen his earnings breach the $500,000 mark, putting him 14th on New Zealand’s All-Time Money List. His career-best score came in 2018 when he notched third place in the 2018 Sydney Championships Main Event for $104,702, his only six-figure score.
PNDC Week 3 Top Ten Leaderboard
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| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Hawes | 1108 |
| 2 | Raed Abualfilat | 969 |
| 3 | Vlad Iuhas | 817 |
| 4 | Rahulinder Dhillon | 782 |
| 5 | Victor Bershinsky | 768 |
| 6 | Kenny Hsiung | 767 |
| 7 | Daniel Ferketa | 764 |
| 8 | Hale Carter | 764 |
| 9 | John Cressend | 764 |
| 10 | Michael Lin | 745 |
Highlights From Week 1 of the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge
Game of Gold Star Turns $400 into $17K
On June 17, in the 4 p.m. $400 Daily Deepstack, Olga Iermolcheva, a popular competitor on the Poker After Dark: Game of Gold poker reality TV show, conquered the 242-player tournament for $17,151, earning 729 points in the PNDC leaderboard for Week 3.
Iermolcheva, a Ukrainian poker player, has over $745,000 in live tournament earnings, according to The Hendon Mob. And her latest windfall is the best result she has produced this summer.
Iermolcheva cashed in the Mystery Millions (660th – $2,460), $800 Deepstack (545th – $1,602) and $300 Gladiators of Poker (133rd – $3,200) at the 2024 World Series of Poker, along with another Daily Deepstack cash in May.
Despite the massive points haul from the win, Iermolcheva narrowly missed out on the free ticket to the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship. She fell short by 17 points, ending the weekly board in 12th place.
PNDC Week 3 Winners
It was another huge week in the PNDC, with 8,147 entrants recorded across the 21 Daily Deepstack tournaments.
A series best $1,713,420 was collected in prize pools, with $301,262 being paid out in first-place prizes.
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The Ultimate Prize: A One-of-a-Kind 24-Karat Gold Winner’s Coin
Every poker player fantasizes about clinching a WSOP bracelet, the pinnacle of success in the poker world. However, at PokerNews, we aimed to go above and beyond for the champion of our inaugural $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship.
Sponsoring an event at the esteemed WSOP is a rare privilege, and we wanted to ensure that our champion receives a prize worthy of this prestigious occasion.
To make this event truly unforgettable, the winner will receive an exclusive, one-of-a-kind 24-karat gold PokerNews Deepstack Championship winner’s coin.
Imagine the feeling of holding a gleaming gold coin, specially crafted just for you, symbolizing your incredible achievement.
This isn’t just any prize — it’s a piece of poker history, a trophy that stands out from the rest.
This unique coin isn’t just about the win; it’s about the story you’ll tell, the legacy you’ll leave, and the envy of every poker player who sees it. It’s more than just a prize; it’s a badge of honor, a rare treasure you’ll cherish forever.
Duy Ho Records Biggest Weekly Score of the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge So Far
Don’t Miss Out on the Amazing Value Daily Deepstacks Offer
The consistent high-level competition and impressive prize pools highlight just how popular the Daily Deepstack tournaments have become.
As the PokerNews Deepstack Challenge moves forward, the excitement and intensity are only set to grow. Players are eager to grab a piece of the lucrative prize pools and climb the leaderboard.
The Daily Deepstack tournaments are turning out to be a hotbed of thrilling poker action and remarkable achievements, and the buzz around them is undeniable.
Check Out the Leaderboard for the PNDC
Ready to show off your skills and compete for amazing prizes? The PokerNews Daily Deepstack Challenge is here from May 28 to June 24, and it’s your time to shine! Play in daily WSOP deep stack tournaments, earn points, and score fantastic rewards—including seats to the $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship and some cool memorabilia.
Want to see how you’re doing? Track your progress, check out the latest standings, and get all the updates on our leaderboard page. Click the link below to dive into the action!
Editor & Live Reporter
Calum has been a part of the PokerNews team since September 2021 after working in the UK energy sector. He played his first hand of poker in 2017 and immediately fell in love with the game. Calum’s proudest poker achievement is winning the only tournament he has ever played in Las Vegas, the prestigious $60 Flamingo evening event.
