Event #5: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Dia 2 | 2021 World Series of Poker

2021-10-02 19:13 UTC-7

Amarapu Gets a Full Triple Up; Chops Up a Nice One with Woods

Nível 20 : 10,000/20,000, 0 ante

Board:

James Woods:
Vasu Amarapu:
Theron Eichenberger:

The hand was discovered as the dealer was splitting up the pot. Half of the pot was being awarded to Eichenberger and Woods, respectively. Woods had a seven low and Eichenberger filled up by the river to each have earned their half.

Eichenberger received a much needed triple up, while Woods chipped back up to a more comfortable level. Amarapu's stack took a small hit, but he still had around 300,000 chips after this pot.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Vasu Amarapu	300,000 -45,000	-45,000
James Woods	155,000 20,000	20,000
Theron Eichenberger	88,000 53,500	53,500

2021-10-02 16:49 UTC-7

Baumstein Scoops

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Nível 18 : 6,000/12,000, 0 ante

On a flop of Frankie O'Dell bet from the big blind and was called by Scott Baumstein in early position and another player in the hijack.

The turn brought the and this time O'Dell checked to Baumstein, who bet. Only O'Dell called.

O'Dell again check-called on the river. Baumstein tabled for top set and O'Dell mucked.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Scott Baumstein	360,000 215,000	215,000
Frankie O'Dell	110,000 110,000	110,000

2021-10-02 14:51 UTC-7

Mizrachi Scoops an Early One From Woodward

Nível 16 : 4,000/8,000, 0 ante

The action was picked up as Robert Mizrachi tabled with a board that showed for Broadway and a scoop against Woodward.

This pot put Mizrachi above the 200000 chip mark.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Robert Mizrachi	210,000

Matt Woodward	75,000

2021-10-02 12:49 UTC-7

Day 2 of Event #5: $1,500 Omaha-Hi/Lo 8 or Better Set to Begin at 2 p.m.

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Defending champion Derek McMaster is still in contention

Later today, the survivors of Day 1 of Event #5: $1,500 Omaha-Hi/Lo 8 or Better will reconvene and battle it out on the green felt in pursuit of a 2021 World Series of Poker gold bracelet.

Of the 607 players that entered on Day 1, just 230 remain. Of those, 92 players will be guaranteed some sugar, with a min-cash being worth $2,400. Should a player survive until the Day 3 finale – they will have a chance to compete for the top prize of $163,252 in addition to a coveted gold bracelet.

The top stacks going into Day 2 include overall chip leader Christopher Stephen (206,500), Joe Dean (198,500), John Goyette (179,000), Dan Heimiller (177,000), and Robert Mizrachi (173,500).

Other notables still in contention include Bart Hanson, John Racener, James Woods, Dan Zack, JJ Liu, Frankie O'Dell and defending champion from 2019 Derek McMaster.

Play is set to begin at 2 p.m. local time and will start at level 16 with 4,000/8,000 limits. Levels are 60 minutes long throughout Day 2 and players will get a 15-minute break after every two levels. A 60-minute dinner break occurs after level 21 (approximately 8:30 p.m.) Play will continue until either 11 levels have been played or just eight players remain — whichever comes first.

Continue to follow PokerNews as we bring you the action leading up to the finale of this series first Omaha Hi/Lo 8 or Better event!