Event #52: $2,500 Mixed Triple Draw Giorno 2 | 2023 World Series of Poker

2023-06-23 20:29 UTC-8

Johansson Cuts Down Ho

Livello 17

A-5 Triple Draw

Oscar Johansson opened from the cutoff and was called by Maria Ho in the big blind.

The first draw saw Ho take one to Johansson's three after which Ho led out and was called.

On the second draw Ho again drew one while Johansson opted for two. Ho then bet again only for Johansson to respond with a raise. That sent Ho into the tank as she counted out her remaining stack. After a few moments, Ho tossed her hand away to leave herself short.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Oscar Johansson	710,000 120,000	120,000
Maria Ho	70,000 -185,000	-185,000

Tags: Maria Ho Oscar Johansson

2023-06-23 20:24 UTC-8

Balan Falls To Abrams

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Livello 17

A-5 Triple Draw

Scott Abrams raised in first position which saw Michael Balan call in the big blind.

On the first draw Balan drew four and Abrams drew two. Balan check called a bet from Abrams on the first betting round.

On the second draw, Balan drew two and Abrams drew one. Balan check called a bet to put himself all in for his last 7,000.

Balan drew two and Abrams drew one as Balan turned over 7x5x3x and Abrams turned over 6x4x3xAx. Balan was drawing to an eight as he peeled the 8x first card, but the second card came out a Kx and he needed Abrams to pair to stay alive in the tournament. Abrams peeled a 7x and Balan wished his tablemates good luck as he left the tournament area.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Scott Abrams	498,000 88,000	88,000

Michael Balan	Eliminato

Tags: Michael Balan Scott Abrams

2023-06-23 20:14 UTC-8

Calling the Clock Episode #8: Ivey Denied 11th Bracelet, Hellmuth Arrives in Costume

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Livello 17

On the eighth episode of “Calling the Clock,” Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen cover eight more topics “On the Board.” That included who they like for Poker Hall of Fame, Brian Rast winning the $50,000 Poker Players Championship for the third time, and Phil Ivey making the final table, just missing out on his eleventh bracelet.

They also highlight Jeremy Ausmus winning his sixth bracelet, the upcoming PokerNews Cup at Golden Nugget, the July 2 Celebration of Life for Doyle Brunson, and Phil Hellmuth arriving in costume with his tag team partner Dan “Jungleman” Cates.

Check out those stories and more in the latest “Calling the Clock” straight from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP)!

2023-06-23 20:09 UTC-8

Marella Gets Aggressive

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Livello 17

A-5 Triple Draw

Divakaran Marella opened from middle position and was called by Chino Rheem in the cutoff as well as Matt Vengrin on the button.

Both Marella and Rheem took two cards on the first draw while Vengrin drew one. Marella then led out, getting a call from Rheem. Vengrin chose to raise, only to see Marella come back over the top. Both Rheem and Vengrin called.

Marella stood pat on the second draw with Rheem and Vengrin each taking one. Marella fired another barrel and was called by Rheem but not Vengrin, who got out of the way.

The final draw saw Marella stand pat and bet one last time after Rheem took one. Rheem tossed his hand away to send a large pot over to Marella.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Divakaran Marella	890,000 15,000	15,000
Chino Rheem	460,000 -52,000	-52,000
Matt Vengrin	215,000 -127,000	-127,000

Tags: Chino Rheem Divakaran Marella Matt Vengrin

2023-06-23 20:06 UTC-8

Assorted Post Dinner Break Counts

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Livello 17

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Robert Wells	930,000 788,000	788,000
Oscar Johansson	590,000 140,000	140,000
Chino Rheem	512,000 56,000	56,000
Andrew Brown	493,000 390,500	390,500
Hye Park	440,000 278,500	278,500
Robert Campbell	416,000 135,000	135,000

Jake Schwartz	413,000 -57,000	-57,000
Nick Pupillo	411,000 80,000	80,000

Scott Abrams	410,000 384,500	384,500

Daniel Strelitz	319,000 129,000	129,000

Cary Katz	312,000 87,000	87,000

Anatoliy Zyrin	275,000 275,000	275,000

Maria Ho	255,000 -20,000	-20,000
John Monnette	219,000 -78,000	-78,000

Ray Henson	213,000 9,000	9,000
Joao Vieira	204,000 -76,000	-76,000

Donny Rubinstein	136,000 70,500	70,500
Maxx Coleman	31,000 -159,000	-159,000

Brian Yoon	Eliminato

Livello: 17

Blinds: 5,000/10,000
Limits: 10,000/20,000

2023-06-23 18:55 UTC-8

Dinner Break

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Livello 16

The remaining 43 players have been sent on a 60-minute dinner break. They will return to blinds of 5,000/10,000 with limits of 10,000/20,000.

2023-06-23 18:52 UTC-8

Barbero Survives

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Livello 16

2-7 Triple Draw

Nacho Barbero raised from the button and in the big blind Michael Balan called him.

On the first draw, Balan drew three while Barbero drew two and bet when Balan checked to him, which Balan called.

The second draw saw Balan draw for two and Barbero for one which drew out another check from Balan and Barbero moved all in for his last bet and Balan called.

The final draw saw Balan draw one and Barbero stood pat turning up a 9♥8♦7♣6♦3♠ which was good against Balan's 10♦8♠7♥6♠4♥ and he raked in the pot.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Michael Balan	239,000 -31,000	-31,000
Nacho Barbero	56,000 -224,000	-224,000

Tags: Michael Balan Nacho Barbero

2023-06-23 18:47 UTC-8

Vieira Sends Tran Packing

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Livello 16

Michael Rodrigues opened from the cutoff and was called by Phuong Tran on the button as well as Joao Vieira in the big blind.

All three players took one card on the first draw after which Vieira checked. Rodrigues bet and received two calls.

The second draw saw the same drawing pattern repeated with action then checked through to the final draw.

On the final draw each player once again took one card. Vieira then led out with Rodrigues making the call. Tran committed her last few chips to the pot but left her seat after Vieira showed down 7♥6♣3♠A♦ to scoop the pot.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Joao Vieira	280,000 185,000	185,000

Michael Rodrigues	100,000 15,000	15,000

Phuong Tran	Eliminato

Tags: Joao Vieira Michael Rodrigues Phuong Tran

2023-06-23 18:42 UTC-8

Pupillo Versus Cambpell

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Livello 16

A-5 Triple Draw

Nick Pupillo raised in first position which saw Robert Campbell raise in the big blind and Pupillo called.

Both players drew one on the first draw and both checked on the first betting round.

On the second draw both players drew one and Campbell bet which Pupillo called.

The final draw saw Campbell pat and Pupillo drew one which saw both players check. Campbell turned over 7x4x3x2xAx for a seven which was good as Pupillo mucked his hand.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Nick Pupillo	331,000 189,500	189,500

Robert Campbell	281,000 281,000	281,000

Tags: Nick Pupillo Robert Cambpell