World Series of Poker: Jason Mercier Leads Final 55 In $50,000 Poker Players Championship

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Despite a very lengthy registration period, the $50,000 Poker Players Championship at the 2014 World Series of Poker attracted a field of just 102 players, amounting to a drop of nearly 33 percent from 2013’s field of 132.

This year’s contest created a total prize pool of $4,896,000, $1,517,767 of which will go to the winner. The final 14 players will make the money, earning at least $99,388. Here is a look at all of the payouts.

Although the field of 102 is certainly a disappointment compared to 2013, it does fall in line with some of the past year’s fields. In 2012, only 108 players signed up. In 2009, there were only 95 entrants.

One popular theory for the lack of interest was the fact that the WSOP opted to bring back more $10,000 buy-in events in various mixed game events, giving specialists a lower price point for their best game.

Of course, a smaller field just ensures more familiar faces at the final table and looking at the surviving 55 players, there is no shortage of notables. Leading the way heading into day 3 is the always dangerous Jason Mercier, who bagged up with 802,600. Other poker superstars in the top 10 include Jonathan Duhamel, Shaun Deeb, Scott Seiver, Matt Glantz, David Oppenheim and Eli Elezra.

The action continues at 2 p.m. at the Rio, where the players are expected to battle it out for another five, 100-minute levels.

Here is a look at the overnight chip counts.

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