Event #1: $500 Casino Employees | 2023 World Series of Poker

2023-05-31 12:37 UTC-8

Introducing The Chad & Jesse Poker Show - Guest Ty Stewart, Executive Director of the WSOP

Livello 22 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

For the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), PokerNews is excited to announce the launch of a new in-studio poker show that will air twice weekly throughout the summer. The Chad & Jesse Poker Show with hosts Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen will cover all the latest in the poker world, especially the biggest stories coming out of the 2023 WSOP, and offer interviews with some of the biggest names in the game.

Episodes are slated to release at 5 p.m. PDT every Tuesday and Friday throughout the 2023 WSOP, and for the inaugural episode, they sat down with WSOP Executive Director Ty Stewart.

Not only will The Chad & Jesse Poker Show be available in video format, but audio from the show will also run in an audio format via special episodes of the PokerNews Podcast.

2023-05-31 12:32 UTC-8

Kings Hold For Kivela

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Livello 22 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Kevin Kivela open-shoved in early position for 348,000 and forced folds around the table to Shahzane Ali in the small blind who called, putting Kivela at risk.

Kevin Kivela: K♦K♣
Shahzane Ali: Q♣Q♠

The board ran out K♥Q♥7♦6♣9♠ resulting in a full double for Kivela approaching the final three table redraw.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Kevin Kivela	795,000 659,000	659,000
Shahzane Ali	295,000 -425,000	-425,000

Tags: Kevin Kivela Shahzane Ali

2023-05-31 12:21 UTC-8

Ali Wins a Flip and Eliminates Shin

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Livello 22 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Hyun Shin was all in and at risk against Shahzane Ali preflop.

Hyun Shin: A♦K♥
Shahzane Ali: 6♠6♣

The flop fell 9♦5♦J♠, leaving Ali in the lead. The turn was the 8♦, giving Shin some additional out with the flush draw. Unfortunately for Shin, the 9♥ on the river was of no help to him and he was left waiting for his payout.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Shahzane Ali	720,000 320,000	320,000
Hyun Shin	Eliminato

Tags: Hyun Shin Shahzane Ali

2023-05-31 12:21 UTC-8

Priolo Sends Siemiesz to the Rail

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Livello 22 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Ethan Siemiesz open-shoved from the cutoff and was called by Pasquale Priolo in the big blind.

Ethan Siemiesz: A♦2♥
Pasquale Priolo: A♠Q♠

The flop of 8♦2♣K♦ put Siemiesz in the lead, but the A♣K♠ runout gave Priolo two pair with the nut kicker and sent Siemiesz home.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Pasquale Priolo	330,000 -10,000	-10,000
Ethan Siemiesz	Eliminato

Tags: Ethan Siemiesz Pasquale Priolo

2023-05-31 12:08 UTC-8

No Second Bracelet for Holloway

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Livello 22 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Out in 60th place in the @wsop Casino Employee Event. Lost 10s < AQ for most of stack, JJ < KQ for the rest. But I… https://t.co/GzwpV6f5vu
— Chad Holloway (@ChadAHolloway)

2023-05-31 12:03 UTC-8

Deuces Hold for Pupillo

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Livello 22 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Guitong He opened to 50,000 before the flop, prompting folds around to Jason Pupillo in the small blind. Pupillo decided on a shove for 165,000 and after action folded back to He, Pupillo was called and put at risk with five cards to come.

Jason Pupillo: 2♥2♠
Guitong He: KxJx

The board ran out 6♦Q♠3♦7♣A♥ which was good for a full double for Pupillo.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Guitong He	780,000 -220,000	-220,000
Jason Pupillo	370,000 239,000	239,000

Tags: Guitong He Jason Pupillo

Livello: 22

Bui: 10,000/25,000

Ante: 25,000

2023-05-31 11:57 UTC-8

Millionaire's Club - Chip Counts

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Livello 21 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Lisa Eckstein	1,700,000 310,000	310,000
Benson Tam	1,600,000 400,000	400,000

Joshua Honegger	1,300,000 771,000	771,000
Keith McCormack	1,300,000 411,000	411,000
Joe Pavan	1,250,000 996,000	996,000
Michael Mcfadden	1,200,000 763,000	763,000
Zaen Qatan	1,150,000 370,000	370,000
Mark Kawamoto	1,100,000 703,000	703,000
Guitong He	1,000,000 758,000	758,000

2023-05-31 11:43 UTC-8

Griffin's Kings Cracked, But Still Makes the Money

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Livello 21 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

Well it didn't go the way I wanted it too but I made it to day 2, made the money bubble, doubled my buy-in and all… https://t.co/xPdAZBBBlt
— Rondo 🇫🇷🇺🇸 (@RONDO_UNO)

2023-05-31 11:41 UTC-8

Guilford Scores a Double Knockout

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Livello 21 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

Max Grenader shoved from under the gun and was called by Burcu Dagli to his direct left. Action folded to Steven Guilford on the button who moved in over the top, putting Dagli to the test. She decided to call off her remaining chips.

Max Grenader: Q♠J♠
Burcu Dagli: A♠J♣
Steven Guilford: A♣Q♣

The board ran out 4♦A♦8♥5♣10♣, giving Guilford the best hand and sending Dagli and Grenader to the rail.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Steven Guilford	765,000 405,000	405,000
Burcu Dagli	Eliminato
Max Grenader	Eliminato

Tags: Burcu Dagli Max Grenader Steven Guilford