Event #24: $5,000 Six-Handed No-Limit Hold'em Dia 3 | 2014 World Series of Poker

2014-06-13 02:24 UTC-7

Day 3 Ends on a Cliffhanger

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Nível 30 : 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante

Pierre Neuville and Kevin Eyster will return for Day 4

After 10 levels of play on Day 3, Pierre Neuville and Kevin "1SickDisease" Eyster are still heads up for the bracelet and the $622,998 top prize. Per World Series of Poker rules, after 10 levels of play the remaining players are allowed to continue for one more level if they unanimously agree, and Neuville was a bit tired and declined to continue.

Eyster, who has a more than two-to-one chip advantage, briefly protested, but there was nothing the American could do.

Player	Country	Chips
Kevin Eyster	USA	5,515,000
Pierre Neuville	Belgium	2,605,000

The fourth and actual final day will kickoff at 1 p.m. PT with the blinds at 50,000/100,000 and a 10,000 ante.

Be sure to check back then for the conclusion of Event #24: $5,000 Six-Handed No-Limit Hold'em, and a full recap of this star-studded, 541-player event. Until then, good night from Las Vegas!

Tags: Kevin Eyster Pierre Neuville

2014-06-13 01:50 UTC-7

Hands #130-134: Eyster Takes the Chip Lead

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Nível 30 : 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante

Hand #130: Kevin Eyster receivied a walk.

Hand #131: Eyster raised to 165,000 on the button, Pierre Neuville defended his big blind, and the dealer fanned . Both players checked. The turn was the , Neuville led out for 215,000, and Eyster called.

The completed the board, the two players checked, and Neuville showed for effectively ten-high. Eyster had the best hand with for ace-high, and pulled in the pot.

Hand #132: Neuville took the pot with a raise on the button.

Hand #133: Neuville received a walk.

Hand #134: Neuville raised to 205,000 on the button, Eyster called, and the dealer fanned . Eyster checked, Neuville continued for 275,000, and Eyster called. The turn was the , both players checked, and the completed the board.

Eyster lead out for 360,000, and Neuville tank-called. Eyster showed for an eight-high straight, and Neuville held onto his cards for a good 20 seconds before mucking.

Tags: Kevin Eyster Pierre Neuville

2014-06-13 01:13 UTC-7

Andrew Lichtenberger Eliminated in 3rd Place ($242,847)

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Nível 30 : 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante

Hand #120: Andrew Lichtenberger raised to 160,000 on the button, Kevin Eyster reraised to 360,000 out of the big blind, and Lichtenberger tank-called. The flop came down , Eyster led out for 300,000, and Lichtenberger tanked for well over a minute before calling.

The turn was the , and Eyster quickly checked. Lichtenberger checked behind. The river was the , Eyster instantly moved all in for effectively 620,000 - a pot-sized bet - and Lichtenberger returned to the tank.

He sat back in his chair, resting his head on his hand as he riffled chips with the other and studied both the board and Eyster. For the better part of three minutes, the only sound you could here in the Mothership was Lichtenberger's chips going up and down. Up and down. Up and down.

Finally, he called, and Eyster showed for queens and tens. Lichtenberger was forced to reveal for effectively ace-high, and his rail gave him a nice round of applause as he walked away from the final table area.

Tags: Andrew Lichtenberger Kevin Eyster

2014-06-13 00:38 UTC-7

Hands #106-107: Neuville Shoves on the River

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Nível 29 : 30,000/60,000, 10,000 ante

Hand #106: Kevin Eyster called out of the small blind, Andrew Lichtenberger raised to 185,000 in the big blind, and Eyster folded.

Hand #107: This time Lichtenberger completed from the small blind and Pierre Neuville put in a raise from the big blind. The Belgian made it 140,000, Lichtenberger called, and the dealer fanned . Lichtenberger checked, Neuville bet 235,000, and Lichtenberger called.

The turn was a repeat nine - the - and Lichtenberger led out for 480,000. Neuville quickly called.

There was 1.74 million in the middle, and the suicide king () completed the board. Lichtenberger placed a tower of green T25,000 chips in front of him, betting 600,000, and Neuville asked the dealer to confirm the amount of the bet. With his left hand he picked up a bottle of water, taking a hearty swig. He put the cap back on, took it off once more, and brought the bottle to his lips again.

He turned his attention to Lichtenberger as he downed another drink, then put the bottle down and looked down at his stack.

"All in," he announced, looking at the dealer and placing a stack of chips in front of him.

Lichtenberger shifted in his chair, then asked for a count. The all-in shove was for a total of 1.555 million - roughly 60% of Lichtenberger's stack, including his river bet - and he went deep into the tank.

While the American was mulling the decision over, Neuville sat very comfortably, finishing the remnants of his water. When he was finished, he crushed the plastic bottle emphatically and placed it on the small table beside him.

After about three minutes, Lichtenberger starting talking to Neuville, who simply laughed.

"Show it!" Ryan D'Angelo yelled from the rail. "We're going to see it in thirty minutes anyway!"

Neuville mucked facedown, and was awarded the pot.

Tags: Andrew Lichtenberger Kevin Eyster Pierre Neuville Ryan D'Angelo

2014-06-13 00:14 UTC-7

Bryn Kenney Eliminated in 4th Place ($160,927)

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Nível 29 : 30,000/60,000, 10,000 ante

Hand #99: Pierre Neuville raised to 150,000 on the button, Bryn Kenney moved all in for 730,000 out of the big blind, and Neuville snap-called.

Kenney:
Neuville:

Kenney took the lead on a flop of , and his rail cheer excitedly, but all of that died down when the turn brought the . Kenney started to get out of his chair as the completed the board, and he shook a few hands before exiting the Mothership.

Tags: Bryn Kenney Pierre Neuville

2014-06-12 23:16 UTC-7

Hands #80-82: Neuville Spikes an Ace to Double

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Nível 28 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante

Hand #80: Kevin Eyster raised to 100,000 on the button, Andrew Lichtenberger defended his big blind, and the flop fell . Lichtenberger checked, Eyster continued for 85,000, and Lichtenberger called.

The turn was the , both players checked, and the river was a second consecutive ten - the . Both players checked, and Lichtenberger dragged the pot with for effectively ace-high.

Hand #81: Eyster was first to act, and raised to 100,000. Pierre Neuville defended his big blind, the flop came , and Neuville checked. Eyster tossed out a continuation-bet of 85,000, and Neuville folded.

Hand #82: Neuville raised to 125,000 out of the small blind, Eyster three-bet to 350,000 out of the big blind, and Neuville moved all in for 1.06 million. Eyster snap-called.

Neuville:
Eyster:

The Belgian hit an ace from space on the flop, taking the lead, and he held as the turn and river came , respectively.

Neuville doubled to 2.14 million, while Eyster fell to 2.185 million.

2014-06-12 22:52 UTC-7

Jeremy Kottler Eliminated in 5th Place ($109,844)

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Nível 28 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante

Hand #68: Bryn Kenney raised to 110,000 on the button, Pierre Neuville defended his big blind, and the flop was all clubs; . Neuville checked, Kenney fired out 115,000, and Neuville called. The turn was the , Neuville led out for 260,000, and Kenney snap-folded.

Hand #69: Kenney raised to 105,000 from the cutoff, Neuville put in a three-bet to 265,000 from the small blind, and Kenney folded.

Hand #70: Jeremy Kottler received a walk.

Hand #71: Kenney received a walk.

Hand #72: Kevin Eyster raised to 100,000 from the cutoff, Kottler moved all in on the button for 670,000, and Andrew Lichtenberger re-shoved for a little more out of the big blind. Eyster snap-folded.

Kottler:
Lichtenberger:

The flop gave Lichtenberger nine extra outs to make a ten-high straight, and he also had three outs to make a superior pair. The on the turn gave him said pair of aces, and the bricked off on the river.

Lichtenberger's rail exploded into a chorus of cheers, while Kottler graciously shook all four players' hands before exiting.

Tags: Andrew Lichtenberger Bryn Kenney Jeremy Kottler Kevin Eyster Pierre Neuville

2014-06-12 22:22 UTC-7

Hands #57-58: Bullets for Bryn

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Nível 27 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

Hand #57: Jeremy Kottler raised to 80,000 on the button, Bryn Kenney three-bet to 195,000 out of the small blind, and Kottler folded.

Hand #58: Kenney raised to 90,000 on the button, Pierre Neuville defended his big blind, and the flop fell . Neuville checked, Kenney continued for 95,000, and Neuville check-raised to 235,000. Kenney came along for the ride.

The turn was the , Neuville led out for 280,000, and Kenney called. The completed the board, Neuville knuckled, and Kenney immediately fired out 215,000. Neuville called.

Kenney tabled for aces and sevens, and Neuville flashed .

2014-06-12 22:16 UTC-7

David Borrat Eliminated in 6th Place ($77,145)

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Nível 27 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

Hand #56: David Borrat moved all in for 375,000 in the hijack seat, and Jeremy Kottler looked him up from the small blind.

Kottler:
Borrat:

Borrat added some outs on the flop, but the turn and river bricked off , respectively. The Frenchman exited in sixth place, earning $77,145, while Kottler is up to 840,000 chips.

Tags: David Borrat Jeremy Kottler

2014-06-12 20:27 UTC-7

Hands #31-33: Neuville Takes the Lead

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Nível 26 : 15,000/30,000, 5,000 ante

Hand #31: David Borrat raised to 65,000 in the cutoff, Jeremy Kottler defended his big blind, and the flop fell . Kottler check-folded to a bet of 65,000.

Hand #32: Pierre Neuville raised to 75,000 in the cutoff, Kevin Eyster called on the button, and Bryn Kenney defended his big blind. The flop fell . Kenney checked, Neuville checked, and Eyster bet 145,000. Kenney called, Neuville folded, and the turn was the . Both players checked.

The river was the , Kenney led out for 170,000, and Eyster folded.

Hand #33: Neuville raised to 75,000 in the hijack seat, Eyster called on his direct left, and the rest of the players folded. The flop came , Neuville led out for 110,000, Eyster called, and the turn was the . Neuville bet out another 220,000, Eyster again called, and the completed the board.

Both players checked, Neuville showed for queens and sevens.