The 2016 World Series of Poker continued with five events on Saturday, including two bracelets awarded. Meanwhile, the 8-Game event saw just 11 make it through with a well-known player in the lead. The only new event getting going was the $10,000 2-7 Single Draw Championship, and the player drawing headlines there was none other than Howard Lederer.
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Ryan LaPlante Bests Record PLO Field of 2,483
Event #12: $565 Pot-Limit Omaha made what WSOP brass called a successful debut with 2,483 entries, and it was Minnesota's Ryan LaPlante emerging atop the mammoth field for a $190,328 pay day.