Smith was emotional after his victory over Christoph Vogelsang who was forced to settle for second place and $315,029.įor many in the poker community, Smith has been known as 'the best player without a bracelet' but he will no longer have to walk around with that title after topping the capped-out 64-player field. The only bracelet awarded on Saturday came in Event #6: $25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em Championship when Dan Smith topped a capped 64-player field to win his very first gold bracelet along with a $509,717 top prize. Read about everything that transpired on Day 5 of the 2022 WSOP in its new home at Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas. Even with only bracelet-winner crowned in the $25,000 Heads-Up Championship, there was still plenty of action as the Series continues to heat up over the opening week. June 4 was filled with action from start to finish at the 2022 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

Sergi Reixach Leads 93 Surviving Players in Event #8: $25,000 High Roller.Dan Smith Claims His First WSOP Bracelet.