WSOP Day 39: Hellmuth and Negreanu Advance in a Record-Paced Main Event

Phil Hellmuth's dramatic entrance and strong performances mark a bustling Day 1c at the World Series of Poker Main Event.

Phil Hellmuth entered the Main Event in a martial arts costume, continuing his tradition of elaborate entrances.
Approximately 2,500 players joined Day 1c, bringing the total number of entrants to around 4,250.
Robert Pardo leads the chip count with 441,000, followed by Zyad Qasem with 390,300.
Several former Main Event champions, including Chris Moneymaker and Jamie Gold, advanced to Day 2.
Francis Anderson won the $800 Independence Day Celebration event, earning $501,040 and a WSOP bracelet.