Event #4: $1,500 Dealer's Choice 6-Handed Dia 2 | 2022 World Series of Poker

2022-06-02 16:55 UTC-7

Coleman Doubles as Two Big Lows Crash

Nível 18

2-7 No Limit Single Draw

Maxx Coleman had placed a bet from out of position of 15,000. Brad Ruben raised it up to 60,000. Coleman considered his options before going all in for 118,000 total.

Ruben thought for about two minutes trying to put his opponent on a range. "Value shoving with an eighty-seven?"

Ruben eventually called and saw his opponent had better than that.

Coleman had for number three and Ruben showed he had for number seven.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Maxx Coleman	270,000 151,000	151,000

Brad Ruben	160,000 9,000	9,000

Tags: Brad Ruben Maxx Coleman

2022-06-02 16:46 UTC-7

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Drew Scott	360,000 50,000	50,000
Josh Tabak	240,000 -50,000	-50,000

Klimczak's Wins with a Better Eight

Nível 18

Razz

Faith Klimczak: //
Steven Wolansky: //

Steven Wolansky bet third street and Klimczak came along as the only caller. The same story unfolded on both fourth and fifth streets, Wolansky bet and Klimczak called again.

On sixth street, though, Wolansky checked when Klimczak picked up the . Now Klimczak bet and Wolansky called.

Seventh was dealt and Wolansky checked again. Klimczak checked behind.

"Seven, smooth," said Klimczak, as she showed .

"Yeah, your seven is better," said Wolansky.

"I missed a bet," said Klimczak, but she still took down the nice-sized Razz pot.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Faith Klimczak	272,000 -18,000	-18,000
Steven Wolansky	42,000 -65,500	-65,500

Tags: Faith Klimczak Steven Wolansky

2022-06-02 16:37 UTC-7

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
John Monnette	345,000 10,000	10,000

Dennis Eichhorn	315,000 5,000	5,000

Drew Scott	310,000 146,000	146,000
Faith Klimczak	290,000 185,500	185,500
Josh Tabak	290,000 242,000	242,000
Adam Friedman	195,000 -5,000	-5,000

Robert Campbell	190,000 10,000	10,000

Todd Brunson	42,000 27,000	27,000

Paul Sokoloff	Eliminado
Yuval Bronshtein	Eliminado

Jeremy Harkin	Eliminado

Rast Keeps Firing

Nível 18

Razz

Brian Rast: /
Jeremy Harkin: / - folded

Brian Rast raised on third street and was called by Jeremy Harkin. Rast continued betting on fourth and fifth before the 2018 champion of this event finally gave up on the last bet.

"Who picked this game," a tablemate said after Rast stacked up his new chips.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Brian Rast	230,000 -40,000	-40,000

Jeremy Harkin	75,000 4,000	4,000

Tags: Brian Rast Jeremy Harkin

Nível: 18

Limit Flop/Draw: 3,000-6,000, 6,000-12,000 Limits
Stud Games: 2,000-6,000, 6,000-12,000 Limits, 1,500 Ante
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 1,500-3,000, 3,000/4,500 Ante

2022-06-02 16:07 UTC-7

Break Time

Nível 17

Level 17 has come to an end and the remaining 74 players are headed on their first 15-minute break.

2022-06-02 16:06 UTC-7

Balan Gets the Last of Livingston's Chips

Nível 17

Omaha 8 or Better

Alex Livingston was down to his last 10,000 and put them in the middle pre-flop. "This is it, guys. I'll take it right here," he said.

Michael Balan raised and Dylan Smith called from the big blind. The flop came and Smith led out.

Balan raised again and Smith quickly got out of the way. Balan turned over and Livingston had .

The board ran out and Balan scooped the pot with his pair of aces. Livingston wished the table good luck before making his exit.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Dylan Smith	260,000 95,000	95,000
Michael Balan	160,000 500	500
Alex Livingston	Eliminado

Tags: Michael Balan Dylan Smith Alex Livingston

2022-06-02 16:04 UTC-7

PN Podcast: Sports Betting Fraud, WSOP Preview & Guest Billy Hayes of Midnight Express Fame

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Nível 17

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen come to you from the PokerNews office at the 2022 World Series of Poker (WSOP). They share highlights from the WSOP Press Conference, preview the PokerNews Cup at Golden Nugget from June 24-28, and remember Todd Terry, who passed away at age 48.

They also discuss bracelet winner Cory Zeidman being indicted for $25M sports betting fraud scheme, Bill Perkins buying art for $15.3 million, preview the first-ever BetMGM Poker Championship headlining ARIA Poker Classic w/ $1M GTD, Andrew Neeme becoming the latest WPT Ambassador, and Mark Davis denying Darren Elias the win in the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown. A slew of other tournaments crowned winners and are highlighted in this episode including from the 2022 Lodge Championship Series, Triton Madrid, 888poker LIVE Barcelona, RGPS Downstream Casino, and MSPT South Dakota State Poker Championship.

Finally, Chad sits down with this week's guest, Billy Hayes, who is best known for his autobiographical book Midnight Express about his experiences in and escape from a Turkish prison after being convicted of smuggling hashish. He's planning to play the WSOP Main Event this year, which he talks about after sharing his incredible story with listeners. Plus he gives a glimpse into his new book Midnight Express Epilogue: Train Keeps Rolling.

Listen to the New PokerNews Podcast Here!

2022-06-02 16:02 UTC-7

Ono Says, "Oh, Yes" on the Final Draw

Nível 17

2-7 Triple Draw

Action picked up on the final draw with about 53,000 in the pot. Tomomitsu Ono had just put all his chips in the middle and Adam Friedman decided to call to put Ono at risk.

Friedman stood pat and watched as his opponent decided to draw one card.

"Oh, thank god," said Friedman as he turned over .

His tournament life depending on the last card, Ono showed and needed a non-pairing queen or lower to stay alive. The was just what he needed as he double through Friedman.