Event #16: $25,000 High Roller (8-Handed) | 2023 World Series of Poker

2023-06-08 16:35 UTC-7

Joao Vieira Eliminated In 8th Place ($155,037)

Nível 22 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Brian Rast moved all in from the small blind for 800,000 effective and in the big blind, Joao Vieira called to put himself at risk.

Joao Vieira: Q♣2♣
Brian Rast: K♥10♦

The board ran out 3♥A♥Q♥J♦K♦ and on the turn Rast made his straight to leave Vieira drawing dead and the two time bracelet winner exited the tournament in eighth place.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Brian Rast	2,725,000 -915,000	-915,000

Joao Vieira	Eliminado

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2023-06-08 17:41 UTC-7

2023 WSOP Featured Females: Maria Konnikova & Kristen Foxen Make Runs On Week 1

Nível 22 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is in full swing at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas with several bracelet events underway and plenty of players looking to pick up a bracelet. With these events underway, it's time to look some of the featured female players in the field this week.

High-stakes pro Kristen Foxen finished seventh in Event #6: $5,000 Mixed No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha for $69,683, while famed writer Maria Konnikova is looking for her first bracelet and the chance to be a millionaire after bagging a big stack in Day 1b of Event #3: $1,000 Mystery Millions.

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2023-06-08 18:16 UTC-7

The Two Failed Bluffs in One Week that Cost Doug Polk $700k

Nível 22 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Chris Moneymaker had the Bluff of the Century in 2003. This past week, Doug Polk had perhaps the Failed Bluff of the Century.

On Sunday, heads-up for a bracelet, Polk bluffed off a significant portion of his stack at the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) less than one week after his infamous bluff attempt that didn't get through on Hustler Casino Live's $1 million game.

In both instances, the Upswing Poker founder had a busted draw and attempted to use aggression to coerce his opponents into folding somewhat marginal holdings in massive pots. Both times, however, his efforts were unsuccessful and quite costly.

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2023-06-08 18:41 UTC-7

Spencer Doubles Through Haxton For Chip Lead

Nível 23 : Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

Lewis Spencer raised to 500,000 on the button and in the small blind, Isaac Haxton moved all in which saw Ryan O'Donnell fold and Spencer called for his last 4,725,000 and the cards were on their backs.

Lewis Spencer: A♣Q♠
Isaac Haxton: K♠Q♥

The board ran out J♠A♠3♥8♠J♥ and Spencer took over the chip lead from Haxton early into the final table.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Lewis Spencer	9,950,000 4,600,000	4,600,000
Isaac Haxton	8,775,000 -5,225,000	-5,225,000

Tags: Isaac Haxton Lewis Spencer Ryan O'Donnell

2023-06-08 19:05 UTC-7

Brian Rast Eliminated in 7th Place ($202,532)

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Nível 23 : Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

The action folded to Brian Rast in the small blind who ripped all in for 2,725,000. Lewis Spencer got a rough count in the big blind before making the call.

Brian Rast: J♠10♣
Lewis Spencer: A♥5♦

The flop came 6♦5♥2♥ and Lewis made a pair of fives to hold the lead. The Q♥ on the turn narrowed Rast's outs and the 8♠ bricked out, ending Rast's tournament in seventh place.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Lewis Spencer	11,600,000 2,775,000	2,775,000
Brian Rast	Eliminado

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2023-06-08 19:48 UTC-7

Frank Funaro Eliminated In 6th Place ($270,238) (7:15)

Nível 24 : 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Lewis Spencer raised from the hijack to 650,000 and in the big blind Frank Funaro defended.

The flop came out 3♥2♦5♦ and Funaro checked over to Spencer who bet 725,000. Funaro moved all in for 3,250,000 more and Spencer called.

Frank Funaro: Q♣4♣
Lewis Spencer: A♦A♣

The board ran out 3♠9♠ and Spencer's aces held up while the WSOP bracelet winner exited the tournament in sixth place.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Lewis Spencer	17,100,000 3,400,000	3,400,000
Frank Funaro	Eliminado

Tags: Frank Funaro Lewis Spencer

2023-06-08 20:03 UTC-7

Roman Hrabec Eliminated in 5th Place ($368,134)

Nível 24 : 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Ryan O'Donnell raised to 600,000 on the button and in the small blind Roman Hrabec three bet to 4,650,000. In the big blind Darren Elias moved all in for 9,350,000 total which and in the small blind Hrabec called to put himself at risk for his remaining 1,400,000.

Roman Hrabec: A♣J♣
Darren Elias: K♣K♦

The board ran out J♥Q♦4♣5♦2♦ and Elias took the overall tournament lead while Hrabec exited the tournament in fifth place.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Darren Elias	16,300,000 7,800,000	7,800,000
Roman Hrabec	Eliminado

Tags: Darren Elias Roman Hrabec Ryan O'Donnell

2023-06-08 20:34 UTC-7

Lewis Spencer Eliminated in 4th Place ($368,134)

Nível 24 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Darren Elias raised to 625,000 on the button which saw Lewis Spencer move all in for 825,000 which saw Isaac Haxton call as well as Elias.

On the 4♥5♥Q♠ flop, Haxton checked over to Elias who bet 900,000 and Haxton folded.

Lewis Spencer: K♦9♥
Darren Elias: 10♦10♠

The board ran out 3♥J♦ and Elias added to his stack while Spencer exited the tournament area.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Darren Elias	22,500,000 1,800,000	1,800,000
Lewis Spencer	Eliminado

Tags: Darren Elias Isaac Haxton Lewis Spencer

2023-06-08 20:55 UTC-7

Haxton Doubles Into Chip Lead

Nível 25 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Darren Elias raised to 800,000 on the button and in the small blind Isaac Haxton moved all in for 11,100,000 which saw Elias ask for a count before putting in the chips for the call.

Isaac Haxton: A♦J♠
Darren Elias: 7♦7♠

The board ran out A♥J♥4♥6♦5♦ and Haxton took back the tournament chip lead.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Isaac Haxton	23,100,000 12,000,000	12,000,000

Darren Elias	11,100,000 -11,400,000	-11,400,000

Tags: Darren Elias Isaac Haxton

2023-06-08 21:17 UTC-7

Elias Takes Back The Lead On The River

Nível 25 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Darren Elias raised to 800,000 on the button and in the small blind Isaac Haxton three bet to 2,075,000 which saw Elias call.

The flop rolled out A♥9♥6♦ and Haxton continued for 1,500,000 and Elias called.

On the turn J♣, Haxton bet 2,600,000 and Elias moved all in for 4,750,000 which saw Haxton called.

Darren Elias: K♥6♥
Isaac Haxton: A♣K♣

The river came the 6♣ and Elias made three sixes to survive and take the tournament lead.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Darren Elias	17,500,000 8,200,000	8,200,000
Isaac Haxton	11,900,000 -10,000,000	-10,000,000

Tags: Darren Elias Isaac Haxton