Josh Arieh has busted out of the gates strong in his attempt to defend his WSOP Player of the Year award, while Daniel Negreanu is still searching for that elusive first cash of the series.
Although it's way too early to start making any predictions as to who will become the 2022 POY winner, there are some early signs as to which players might be in contention later in the series.
Chad Eveslage, who won Event #8: $25,000 High Roller for $1,415,610, is currently in the lead.
Arieh was a bit of a surprise last year when he won two bracelets and became the 2021 POY. This year, he's already secured a third place finish in Event #8: $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold'em 8-Handed for $616,047.
The final table appearance gave the defending champ 562 points, which puts him in 13th place on the Player of the Year standings.
Although it's way too early to start making any predictions as to who will become the 2022 POY winner, there are some early signs as to which players might be in contention later in the series.
Chad Eveslage, who won Event #8: $25,000 High Roller for $1,415,610, is currently in the lead.
Arieh was a bit of a surprise last year when he won two bracelets and became the 2021 POY. This year, he's already secured a third place finish in Event #8: $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold'em 8-Handed for $616,047.
The final table appearance gave the defending champ 562 points, which puts him in 13th place on the Player of the Year standings.