Event #59: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em Freezeout | 2023 World Series of Poker

2023-06-28 17:48 UTC-8

Nazar Buhaiov Eliminated in 7th Place (95,203)

Livello 33 : 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

James Mendoza raised to 900,000 from under the gun. Action was folded to Nazar Buhaiov on the button, who declared all in.

Robert Schulz, on his immediate left, promptly reshoved for 8,375,000 giving Mendoza some thinking to do.

After about a minute, Mendoza folded, leaving Schulz and Buhaiov heads up, with the latter at risk.

Nazar Buhaiov: 9♠9♦
Robert Schulz: A♠K♠

The flop came A♥2♣3♦, shooting Schulz into the lead. The turn and river were no help to Buhaiov, falling Q♦ 2♦ — and he exited the event. The remaining players all now have six-figure payouts locked up.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Robert Schulz	11,450,000 3,275,000	3,275,000

Nazar Buhaiov	Eliminato

Tags: James Mendoza Nazar Buhaiov Robert Schulz

2023-06-28 17:37 UTC-8

Burlacu Doubles Up Through Wisbrod

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Livello 33 : 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Robert Burlacu open jammed from the small blind for 2,600,000 and Barak Wisbrod in the big blind snap-called.

Robert Burlacu: A♠Q♠
Barak Wisbrod: K♥J♣

The board ran out 9♣7♥A♦8♣Q♣. Two pair for Burlacu scored him a much-needed double.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Barak Wisbrod	16,600,000 -2,900,000	-2,900,000

Robert Burlacu	5,600,000 1,950,000	1,950,000

Tags: Barak Wisbrod Robert Burlacu

2023-06-28 17:33 UTC-8

Kunal Patni Eliminated in 8th Place ($73,225)

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Livello 33 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Action was folded to a short-stacked Kunal Patni in the cutoff seat, who announced all in. He was called by Barak Wisbrod on the button, putting Patni at risk.

Kunal Patni: J♠7♠
Barak Wisbrod: A♣8♦

The flop fell 8♣Q♣9♦, giving Patni a gutshot straight draw. But the turn and river fell K♠ 6♥ and brought his tournament to a close.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Barak Wisbrod	19,500,000 6,000,000	6,000,000

Kunal Patni	Eliminato

Tags: Barak Wisbrod Kunal Patni

2023-06-28 17:22 UTC-8

Jesse Lonis Eliminated in 9th Place ($56,963)

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Livello 33 : 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

James Mendoza raised from the cutoff to 800,000. Jesse Lonis, on the button, shoved all in for his remaining 1,250,000 and Mendoza called.

Jesse Lonis: Q♠10♣
James Mendoza: A♣5♣

The board ran out A♠3♣8♥2♠9♠. Lonis couldn't come back from a flopped ace for Mendoza and was sent to the rail in 9th place.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
James Mendoza	16,700,000 15,800,000	15,800,000
Jesse Lonis	Eliminato

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2023-06-28 17:16 UTC-8

Sammartino Doubles Through Lonis

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Livello 33 : 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Jesse Lonis raised from under the gun and Dario Sammartino, on his immediate left, declared all in.

Lonis quickly called, and covered.

Dario Sammartino: Q♠Q♣
Jesse Lonis: A♠Q♦

The flop fell 3♦9♠2♠ and a 7♠ on the turn brought in flush outs for Lonis, but the river was a Q♥ and Sammartino took the hand, leaving Lonis short on chips.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Dario Sammartino	7,200,000 2,950,000	2,950,000

Jesse Lonis	1,400,000 -5,600,000	-5,600,000

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2023-06-28 16:59 UTC-8

Shon Aroeti Eliminated in 10th Place ($44,823)

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Livello 33 : 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Robert Schulz open jammed from middle position for his last 5,100,000. Shon Aroeti in the cutoff called off the bet for his remaining 2,125,000 and the hand went to a showdown.

Shon Aroeti: A♥10♦
Robert Schulz: A♦K♥

The board ran out 2♣K♦4♣J♦K♣. Trips for Schulz sent Aroeti to the rail in 10th place. All remaining players have now made an official WSOP final table.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Robert Schulz	8,175,000 1,325,000	1,325,000

Shon Aroeti	Eliminato

Tags: Robert Schulz Shon Aroeti

Livello: 33

Bui: 200,000/400,000

Ante: 400,000

2023-06-28 16:38 UTC-8

Mendoza Double Barrels

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Livello 32 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

James Mendoza raised from the hijack to 600,000, finding Kunal Patni in the big blind who defended.

Patni check-called a bet of 525,000 from Mendoza on a board of 4♥J♠A♦.

The 3♠ saw Patni check again, this time folding to bet of approximately 1,500,000 from Mendoza.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Kunal Patni	4,950,000 350,000	350,000
James Mendoza	900,000 -3,950,000	-3,950,000

Tags: James Mendoza Kunal Patni

2023-06-28 16:33 UTC-8

Burlacu Wins Without a Showdown

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Livello 32 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Nazar Buhaiov raised from early position to 600,000, finding Robert Burlacu in the big blind who defended.

On a flop of 4♦5♥7♠, Burlacu checked to Buhaiov who bet out for 300,000. Burlacu raised all in, shoving for 1,550,000.

After receiving a count, Buhaiov decided to fold.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Nazar Buhaiov	6,350,000 -950,000	-950,000
Robert Burlacu	3,650,000 1,450,000	1,450,000

Tags: Nazar Buhaiov Robert Burlacu

2023-06-28 16:23 UTC-8

"Barstool Nate" Shares His Wild Adventure Getting to the 2023 WSOP One Month Late

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Livello 32 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Eric "Barstool Nate" Nathan had quite the adventure — injury, lost ID, the whole nine yards — getting to Las Vegas for the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP). PokerNews caught up with the Barstool Sports personality to hear his story of why he's just now arriving at the WSOP.

The co-host of the Cracking Aces poker podcast is competing in Event #65: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em, his first bracelet event of the summer. Originally, the sports blogger and long-time poker player intended to grind a lengthy WSOP schedule, starting early in the series. So, why's he just now making his way to Sin City to play some cards?

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Tags: Eric Nathan