James Chen completed and Jack McClelland called. On fourth street, Chen bet 20,000 and McClelland called. Both players checked on fifth and then McClelland bet 40,000 on sixth. Chen called and the faced another 40,000 bet from McClelland on seventh. Chen pondered for a bit and ultimately folded.
The third and final day of Event #19: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship at the 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is almost underway as 15-time bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth searches for number 16. Hellmuth had a strong showing after late-registering on Day 2 and ended the day as chip leader with seven players remaining.
The Poker Brat will be joined at the televised final table by an all-star ensemble that includes fellow Poker Hall of Famer Jack McClelland and fellow bracelet winners Anthony Zinno, Stephen Chidwick and James Chen. Jason Gola and Jose Paz-Gutierrez will also be on the felt as they both look for their first bracelet.
Hellmuth has had an epic start to the World Series that so far includes two final tables and an 18th place finish. According to the man himself, it's the best start to a WSOP he's ever had.
Day 3 is scheduled to commence at 3 p.m. local time and will play down to a winner. Levels will last 90 minutes and players will take 10-minute breaks between each level.
Will Hellmuth win a record-setting 16th WSOP bracelet? Follow the PokerNews live reporting team's coverage to find out.