Event #73: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em MAIN EVENT - World Championship Dia 9 | 2017 World Series of Poker

2017-07-21 18:39 UTC-8

Hands #99-101: Pollak Tank-Folds to a Bet From Blumstein

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Nível 40 : 800,000/1,600,000, 200,000 ante

Hand #99: Dan Ott raised to 3.4 million on the button and Scott Blumstein defended his big blind. The flop came . Blumstein checked, as did Ott. The turn was the and Blumstein decided to take control of the betting by leading out for 6.8 million. Ott released his hand, sending the pot to the chip leader.

Hand #100: Bryan Piccioli raised to 3.8 million from the hijack and action folded to Blumstein in the small blind. He three-bet to 10 million and the decision was back on Piccioli. He thought about it for a moment but decided to fold.

Hand #101: Action folded to John Hesp in the cutoff and he raised it up to 3.5 million. Blumstein called on the button and Benjamin Pollak defended his big blind. The flop came and Pollak checked. Hesp bet 5 million and Blumstein raised to 12 million. The decision was back on Pollak and he tanked for a minute before calling. Hesp folded. The turn was the and both players checked to the on the river. Pollak checked for the third time and Blumstein paused before reaching into his stack to put out a bet worth 8 million. Pollak was clearly in agony over the decision, but after about two minutes in the tank he decided to fold.

The audience later learned as the delayed live stream caught up, that Pollak had jack-nine in the hand for flopped trips and a rivered straight. Blumstein was shown to have had nine-ten for flopped trips and a turned full house.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Scott Blumstein	185,450,000 38,000,000	38,000,000

Benjamin Pollak	44,500,000 -16,100,000	-16,100,000
Bryan Piccioli	37,450,000 -4,400,000	-4,400,000

Dan Ott	32,850,000 -4,000,000	-4,000,000
John Hesp	30,150,000 -9,900,000	-9,900,000
Antoine Saout	19,700,000 -3,000,000	-3,000,000
Damian Salas	10,575,000 -600,000	-600,000

Tags: Antoine Saout Benjamin Pollak Bryan Piccioli Damian Salas Dan Ott John Hesp Scott Blumstein

2017-07-21 18:18 UTC-8

Hands #97-98: Blumstein Bullies Ott Off His Hand

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Nível 40 : 800,000/1,600,000, 200,000 ante

Hand #97: Scott Blumstein raised to 3.6 million from early position and Dan Ott called from the big blind. The flop came and Ott checked the action over to Blumstein who bet 3.5 million. Ott called to see the on the turn. Both players checked to the on the river. Ott checked for the third time and Blumstein bet 5.5 million. Ott laid his hand down and Blumstein picked up the pot.

Hand #98: Damian Salas pushed all-in from the cutoff for 7,375,000. Dan Ott thought for a minute from the small blind but eventually folded and John Hesp followed suit.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Scott Blumstein	147,450,000 8,900,000	8,900,000

Benjamin Pollak	60,600,000 -400,000	-400,000
Bryan Piccioli	41,850,000 -1,200,000	-1,200,000

John Hesp	40,050,000 -2,000,000	-2,000,000
Dan Ott	36,850,000 -8,300,000	-8,300,000
Antoine Saout	22,700,000 -400,000	-400,000
Damian Salas	11,175,000 3,400,000	3,400,000

Tags: John Hesp Scott Blumstein Antoine Saout Benjamin Pollak Damian Salas Bryan Piccioli Dan Ott

2017-07-21 18:10 UTC-8

Hands #94-96: Salas and Ott Shove

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Nível 40 : 800,000/1,600,000, 200,000 ante

Hand #94: Damian Salas moved all in from under the gun for his final 6,775,000, and it folded all the way around to Benjamin Pollak in the big blind. He thought it over for a bit before folding, and Salas got the shove through to nearly double up thanks to the blinds and antes.

Hand #95: Dan Ott raised it up to 3.4 million from early position, and it folded to Salas in the big blind. He thought for about 45 seconds before folding, and Ott took in the chips.

Hand #96: Ott raised to 3.4 million from under the gun, and Scott Blumstein reraised to 8.2 million from the hijack. It folded back to Ott, and he moved all in for around 35 million. Blumstein quickly folded, and Ott took another pot

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Scott Blumstein	138,550,000 -8,600,000	-8,600,000

Benjamin Pollak	61,000,000 -1,200,000	-1,200,000
Dan Ott	45,150,000 15,400,000	15,400,000
Bryan Piccioli	43,050,000 -2,000,000	-2,000,000

John Hesp	42,050,000 -400,000	-400,000
Antoine Saout	23,100,000 -400,000	-400,000
Damian Salas	7,775,000 -2,800,000	-2,800,000

Tags: Benjamin Pollak Damian Salas Dan Ott Scott Blumstein

2017-07-21 18:01 UTC-8

Hand #93: Hesp Doubles Through Pollak With Aces

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Nível 40 : 800,000/1,600,000, 200,000 ante

Hand #93: Benjamin Pollak raised to 3.4 million from under the gun and John Hesp moved all in for 19,425,000 from the button. The blinds folded and Pollak quickly called.

John Hesp:
Benjamin Pollak:

Hesp was at risk but well ahead with two black aces, up against the ace-king of Pollak.

The flop came and Hesp was still well ahead with aces. The turn was the and Hesp shook Pollak's hand once he realized he locked up the pot. Hesp went to celebrate with his rail as the dealer completed the board with the on the river.

As Hesp raked in the pot Jack Effel smiled and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the world series of doubling!"

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Scott Blumstein	147,150,000 -1,200,000	-1,200,000

Benjamin Pollak	62,200,000 -21,425,000	-21,425,000
Bryan Piccioli	45,050,000 -400,000	-400,000

John Hesp	42,450,000 22,825,000	22,825,000
Dan Ott	29,750,000 -400,000	-400,000
Antoine Saout	23,500,000 -2,800,000	-2,800,000
Damian Salas	10,575,000 3,400,000	3,400,000

Tags: Antoine Saout Benjamin Pollak Bryan Piccioli Damian Salas Dan Ott John Hesp Scott Blumstein

2017-07-21 17:50 UTC-8

Hands #91-92: Blumstein Picks Up the Blinds

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Nível 40 : 800,000/1,600,000, 200,000 ante

Hand #91: Scott Blumstein raised to 3.3 million from under the gun but could not get any action as he picked up the blinds and antes.

Hand #92: The action was folded around to John Hesp in the small blind who took his time but ended up letting his hand go. Blumstein was given a walk and picked up another pot.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Scott Blumstein	148,350,000 5,600,000	5,600,000

Benjamin Pollak	83,625,000 -400,000	-400,000
Bryan Piccioli	45,450,000 -400,000	-400,000

Dan Ott	30,150,000 -1,200,000	-1,200,000
Antoine Saout	26,300,000 -400,000	-400,000
John Hesp	19,625,000 -2,800,000	-2,800,000
Damian Salas	7,175,000 -400,000	-400,000

Tags: Antoine Saout Benjamin Pollak Bryan Piccioli Damian Salas Dan Ott John Hesp Scott Blumstein

Nível: 40

Blinds: 800,000/1,600,000

Ante: 200,000

2017-07-21 17:45 UTC-8

Hands #89-90: Ott Four-Bet Shoves

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Nível 39 : 600,000/1,200,000, 200,000 ante

Hand #89: Dan Ott raised to 2.7 million from under the gun, and Antoine Saout reraised to 7.2 million in the cutoff. The blinds got out of the way, and it was back to Ott. He moved all in for 22,350,000, and Saout quickly released his hand.

Hand #90: Scott Blumstein raised it up to 2.5 million from early position, and Benjamin Pollak made the call in the cutoff. They went heads up to a flop of , and Blumstein led for 2.8 million. Pollak called, and the hit the turn. Blumstein tapped the felt this time, and Pollak thought for about 45 seconds before betting 5,775,000. Blumstein tanked for a bit before folding, and Pollak took in the chips.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Scott Blumstein	142,750,000 -5,700,000	-5,700,000

Benjamin Pollak	84,025,000 8,100,000	8,100,000
Bryan Piccioli	45,850,000 -2,200,000	-2,200,000

Dan Ott	31,350,000 8,800,000	8,800,000
Antoine Saout	26,700,000 -7,600,000	-7,600,000
John Hesp	22,425,000 -400,000	-400,000
Damian Salas	7,575,000 -1,000,000	-1,000,000

Tags: Antoine Saout Benjamin Pollak Dan Ott Scott Blumstein

2017-07-21 17:33 UTC-8

Hands #87-88: Pollak Lets Hesp Pick a Card

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Nível 39 : 600,000/1,200,000, 200,000 ante

Hand #87: John Hesp raised to 2.5 million from the cutoff and Benjamin Pollak defended his big blind. The flop came and Pollak checked. Hesp bet 3 million and Pollak called. The turn was the and Pollak took control of the betting, leading out for 4 million. Hesp thought for a moment and folded. Pollak let Hesp pick a card, and it was the .

Hand #88: Dan Ott was in middle position and raised to 2.7 million. Action folded to Damian Salas in the big blind, who started the hand with about eight big blinds. He thought about it for a minute but elected to fold.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Scott Blumstein	148,450,000 -400,000	-400,000

Benjamin Pollak	75,925,000 6,500,000	6,500,000
Bryan Piccioli	48,050,000 -400,000	-400,000

Antoine Saout	34,300,000 -1,000,000	-1,000,000
John Hesp	22,825,000 -5,900,000	-5,900,000
Dan Ott	22,550,000 2,800,000	2,800,000
Damian Salas	8,575,000 -1,600,000	-1,600,000

Tags: Antoine Saout Benjamin Pollak Bryan Piccioli Damian Salas Dan Ott John Hesp Scott Blumstein

2017-07-21 17:23 UTC-8

Hands #83-86: Saout Doubles Through Blumstein

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Nível 39 : 600,000/1,200,000, 200,000 ante

Hand #83: Scott Blumstein raised to 2.5 million from early position and Benjamin Pollak three-bet to 6.9 million in the cutoff. The action folded back around to Blumstein who thought for a moment before pushing his cards towards the muck.

Hand #84: Antoine Saout moved all in from early position for 14,150,000 and the action was folded all the way around, allowing Saout to pick up the blinds and antes.

Hand #85: Pollak raised to 2.8 million from early position and Dan Ott shoved all-in for 13,950,000 on the button. The action folded around to Pollak who asked for a count. He leaned back in his chair and took a drink while thinking about his decision. Eventually, Pollak decided to lay his hand down and Ott took down the pot.

Hand #86: The action folded to Blumstein in the small blind who moved all-in, putting Saout in the big blind to the test for his tournament life. Saout briefly thought before making the call.

Saout:
Blumstein:

The flop came and Saout took a commanding lead in the hand. The turn was the and that sealed the deal. The insignificant completed the board and Saout doubled up through Blumstein.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Scott Blumstein	148,850,000 -21,450,000	-21,450,000

Benjamin Pollak	69,425,000 2,100,000	2,100,000
Bryan Piccioli	48,450,000 -1,400,000	-1,400,000

Antoine Saout	35,300,000 20,750,000	20,750,000
John Hesp	28,725,000 -2,600,000	-2,600,000
Dan Ott	19,750,000 3,400,000	3,400,000
Damian Salas	10,175,000 -800,000	-800,000

Tags: Antoine Saout Benjamin Pollak Bryan Piccioli Damian Salas Dan Ott John Hesp Scott Blumstein

2017-07-21 17:06 UTC-8

Hands #81-82: Piccioli Makes Quad Queens

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Nível 39 : 600,000/1,200,000, 200,000 ante

Hand #81: Action folded around to Scott Blumstein in the cutoff, and he made it 2.5 million to go. It folded to Damian Salas in the big blind, and he thought it over for about a minute before he called. The flop came down , and Salas checked to Blumstein, who bet out 2.1 million. Salas counted out his chips, rechecked his hole cards, then folded after about a minute in the tank.

Hand #82: Blumstein raised it up to 2.5 million for the second hand in a row, and Benjamin Pollak called on the button. Bryan Piccioli called in the big blind as well, and the three players saw a flop of . Piccioli and Blumstein checked to Pollak on the button, and he checked as well. The hit the turn, and Piccioli checked again. Blumstein bet out 4.5 million, and Pollak made the call. Piccioli called as well, and the three players saw the complete the board. Piccioli led out for 10 million, and Blumstein and Pollak both released their hands. Piccioli asked everyone if they wanted to see it, and he showed for a flopped full house that became quad queens on the river.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Scott Blumstein	170,300,000 -2,900,000	-2,900,000

Benjamin Pollak	67,325,000 -8,000,000	-8,000,000
Bryan Piccioli	49,850,000 15,600,000	15,600,000

John Hesp	31,325,000 -400,000	-400,000
Dan Ott	16,350,000 -400,000	-400,000
Antoine Saout	14,550,000 -400,000	-400,000
Damian Salas	10,975,000 -3,500,000	-3,500,000

Tags: Benjamin Pollak Bryan Piccioli Damian Salas Scott Blumstein