Event #18: $300 Gladiators of Poker Giorno 1b | 2023 World Series of Poker

2023-06-08 14:56 UTC-8

Benglis Remains Undefeated Against Opponent

Livello 10 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

Preflop action opened from the player under the gun, who bet 5,000 and was called by Brennan Benglis on the button.

"Heads up!" said Benglis.

"2-0 against me, pretty good," said his opponent.

The flop came A♥K♠6♠. With action checked to him, Benglis led out for 3,500 before calling his opponent's 17,000-chip raise. "I'm trying not to play a big pot with you!" he remarked.

"Yeah man, sucks," replied his opponent.

The turn came 4♠. Benglis found action checked to him again, and after a moment he bet 25,000. His opponent considered for a few minutes, before mucking his cards.

"3-0," Benglis' opponent said, going on to say that he folded pocket kings.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Brennan Beglis	168,000 168,000	168,000

2023-06-08 14:38 UTC-8

Weisner Sweats the Runout

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Livello 10 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

There was an early position open to 3,500 and Melanie Weisner went all in on the button for the remainder of her chips. The action was back on the opener and without taking too much time they made the call and the cards were on their back.

Melanie Weisner: A♣J♥
Early Position: 9♠9♦

The A♦A♠7♦ flop landed and gave Weisner trips.

"Diamond for a sweat?" said Weisner as the dealer was burning the next card. Right on cue, the dealer turned over the K♦ and as predicted, Weisner got a sweat.

The river looked to be a disaster as a diamond rolled off again but it was the J♦ giving one player the flush and Weisner a boat. She got a much needed double and stayed alive going into the next level of play.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Melanie Weisner	38,000 38,000	38,000

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2023-06-08 14:35 UTC-8

Full House Sent Player Packing

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Livello 10 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

The action on the flop of K♠10♦6♦ was a raise from the player under the gun, Iker Oliver, and a reraise for about 27,000 and all of his chips from middle position. Oliver called.

Middle position player: K♦5♦
Iker Oliver: 10♠10♥

The turn and river were 6♥ and 4♣ and Oliver's set turned into a full house.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Iker Oliver	77,000 77,000	77,000

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Livello: 10

Bui: 1,000/2,000

Ante: 2,000

2023-06-08 14:30 UTC-8

Switzer Outkicks Opponent

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Livello 9 : Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante

Preflop action opened with the hijack raising to 3,500. Jacob Switzer called from the cutoff as did the button, small blind, and big blind.

With five players, the flop came A♥K♠J♠. Action checked to Switzer, who bet 12,000 and received a call from the hijack.

Both players checked the 3♠ turn. Switzer faced another check on the 4♠ river and had no more bets left to make, turning over A♣10♣. His opponent turned over A♦7♦.

"Yes!" exclaimed Switzer, pumping his fist and then raking in the pot.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Jacob Switzer	180,000 97,600	97,600

2023-06-08 14:19 UTC-8

Hoyer Comes Through on River

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Livello 9 : Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante

PokerNews was relayed information from multiple players about a double up for "Mallie" Hoyer.

All of Hoyer's chips got in the middle on a board of Kx4♣3♠ against Frank Vawter II in late position. Another player folded Kx3x face-up.

"Mallie" Hoyer: A♣10♣
Frank Vawter II: A♦A♠

The 6♣ brought a flush draw which then completed on the 7♣ river, giving Hoyer the win.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
"Mallie" Hoyer	126,000 126,000	126,000
Frank Vawter II	80,000 80,000	80,000

2023-06-08 14:16 UTC-8

Good Vibes Win the Hand

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Livello 9 : Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante

Erick "Kraken" Argote was excited about his double-up after the break and said, "It is the good vibes and my good coach".

The player under the gun raised to 2,500 and Argote reraised for all of his chips approximately 29,000 and was called.

Erick Argote: A♣10♣
Under the gun player: A♦K♦

The board came 7♦10♥4♣6♠2♥ and Argote's pair of tens took the pot.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Erick Argote	60,000 60,000	60,000

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2023-06-08 14:05 UTC-8

Some Big Stacks From Paris

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Livello 9 : Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Paul Quiring	188,000 188,000	188,000
James Faucette	165,000 45,000	45,000
Tara Brown	159,700 159,700	159,700
Lee Chang Hyun	150,000 150,000	150,000
Daniel Brooks	129,000 129,000	129,000

Livello: 9

Bui: 1,000/1,500

Ante: 1,500

2023-06-08 13:32 UTC-8

Extended Break

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Livello 8 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Players have been sent on a 30-minute break as tournament officials race off the 100-value chips.

The tournament clock shows 3,966 entries which is already above the 3,940 figure from Day 1a.