2018 World Series of Poker

Event #33: $50,000 Poker Players Championship
Day: 2
Event Info

2018 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
98
Prize
$1,239,126
Event Info
Buy-in
$50,000
Prize Pool
$4,176,000
Entries
87
Level Info
Level
25
Limits
200,000 / 400,000
Ante
0

Hansen Eliminated by Zack

Level 10 : 6,000/12,000, 0 ante
Gus Hansen
Gus Hansen

Limit Hold'em

As recapped to us by Dan Zack, action folded to him in the small blind and he raised. Gus Hansen three-bet from the big blind and Zack called.

The rest of Hansen's short stack went in after a flop of {A-}{8-}{2-} and Hansen held {Q-}{J-}. Zack tabled {K-}{9-} and held up through the {A-} turn and {4-} river to eliminate Hansen.

Player Chips Progress
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Dan Zack
465,000
15,000
15,000
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Gus Hansen
Busted
WSOP 1X Winner

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WSOP All Time Poker Players Championship Results by Player

Level 9 : 5,000/10,000, 0 ante

The Poker Players Championship is one of the most prestigious events around the world, and some of the best players have made their mark in this event.

Michael Mizrachi and Brian Rast are the only two players to have won this event twice, and consequently they sit first and second on the all time list for Poker Players Championship earnings. Freddy Deeb sits third on the back of winning the Poker Players Championship with the biggest first prize.

The only two players in the top 10 that haven't won a Poker Players Championship is Andy Bloch and John Hanson. Bloch took second back in 2005 to David "Chip" Reese while also adding a further three cashes and one final table. Hanson sits ninth overall on the back of two final tables and two cashes.

WSOP All Time Poker Players Championship Results by Player

RankPlayerCountryWinsFinal TablesCashesEarnings
1stMichael MizrachiUnited States233$3,391,515
2ndBrian RastUnited States222$3,016,425
3rdFreddy DeebLebanon112$2,360,462
4thJohn HenniganUnited States123$2,325,329
5thMatthew AshtonUnited Kingdom113$2,025,385
6thScotty NguyenUnited States111$1,989,120
7thAndy BlochUnited States--24$1,813,988
8thDavid "Chip" ReeseUnited States111$1,784,640
9thJohn HansonUnited States--22$1,641,679
10thMike GorodinskyUnited States113$1,519,715

Bellande Makes Monster Fold to Schulman

Level 9 : 5,000/10,000, 0 ante
Jean-Robert Bellande
Jean-Robert Bellande

Pot-Limit Omaha

Nick Schulman raised to 6,000 from under the gun, and Jean-Robert Bellande called in the big blind to see a {A-Clubs}{Q-Hearts}{8-Hearts} flop.

Both players committed 4,500 as the turn landed the {10-Diamonds} and action checked through.

The river landed the {J-Hearts}, and after a Bellande check, Schulman bet the pot of 22,200.

Bellande responded with a check-raise to 76,000, and Schulman countered with a three-bet to 225,000.

A shocked Bellande shot to his feet as he deliberated over his decision.

"It is impossible that you would re-raise me without the ace of hearts in your hand!" announced Bellande.

"I have the ace of hearts, so what are you doing?" Bellande continued.

"I've got it! He's doing it with the nine of hearts blocker!" Bellande concluded.

Bellande then showed his hand, which turned out to be {A-Hearts}{J-Diamonds}{8-Diamonds}{5-Hearts} for the ace-high flush.

As a crowd of players had gathered to see the final result as break had already began, Bellande continue to mull over his decision before he decided upon a fold, and then a quick exit from the tournament area.

Schulman pump-faked showing his hand before he quickly mucked them.

Nick Schulman
Nick Schulman
Player Chips Progress
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Jean-Robert Bellande
830,000
-5,000
-5,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Nick Schulman
430,000
120,000
120,000
WSOP 5X Winner

Tags: Jean-Robert BellandeNick Schulman

Becker Eliminated by Mueller

Level 9 : 5,000/10,000, 0 ante
Johannes Becker
Johannes Becker

Stud Hi-Lo

Johannes Becker was all in against Greg Mueller on third street. Each player's boards ran out as follows:

Becker: {4-Diamonds}{2-Clubs} / {6-Spades}{7-Spades}{10-Spades}{9-Diamonds} / {K-Diamonds}
Mueller: {K-Hearts}{5-Hearts} / {5-Diamonds}{3-Hearts}{2-Diamonds}{7-Hearts} / {6-Diamonds}

With Mueller making a low and a pair, Becker would be unable to match it, and was consequently eliminated from the tournament.

Player Chips Progress
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Greg Mueller
345,000
114,000
114,000
WSOP 3X Winner
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Johannes Becker
Busted
WSOP 1X Winner

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Kruk Eliminated by Perry

Level 9 : 5,000/10,000, 0 ante
Christopher Kruk
Christopher Kruk

Razz

Christopher Kruk: {X-}{X-} / {6-}{10-}{3-}
Ralph Perry: {X-}{X-} / {8-}{7-}{4-}

Christopher Kruk completed, Ralph Perry raised, Kruk reraised and Perry called. Perry bet with his lead on fourth street, Kruk raised, and Perry called to see fifth street where the rest of Kruk's chips went into the middle.

Christopher Kruk: {A-}{4-} / {6-}{10-}{3-}
Ralph Perry: {10-}{2-} / {8-}{7-}{4-}

Kruk led with the better ten and here were the rest of their runouts:

Christopher Kruk: {A-}{4-} / {6-}{10-}{3-}{K-} / {9-}
Ralph Perry: {10-}{2-} / {8-}{7-}{4-}{5-} / {9-}

Perry improved to an eight-seven, Kruk failed to improve, and Perry scored the elimination.

Player Chips Progress
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Ralph Perry
205,000
35,000
35,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Christopher Kruk
Busted

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Bellande Takes More From Schulman

Level 9 : 5,000/10,000, 0 ante
Jean-Robert Bellande
Jean-Robert Bellande

No-Limit Hold'em

Nick Schulman raised from under the gun and Jean-Robert Bellande called from the big blind.

The flop came down {Q-Hearts}{J-Diamonds}{3-Hearts} and Bellande check-called 7,500 from Schulman.

The turn was the {8-Hearts} and Bellande check-called 16,000 from Schulman.

The river was the {2-Clubs} and Bellande check-called 30,000 from Schulman who showed {A-Spades}{q-Spades} for a pair of queens.

Bellande, though, tabled {J-Hearts}{8-Spades} for jacks and eights to win the pot.

Player Chips Progress
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Jean-Robert Bellande
835,000
75,000
75,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Nick Schulman
210,000
-80,000
-80,000
WSOP 5X Winner

Tags: Jean-Robert BellandeNick Schulman

Baker Cracks a Half Million

Level 8 : 4,000/8,000, 0 ante
David Baker
David Baker

Limit Hold'em

Mike Gorodinsky raised from the hijack and David "ODB" Baker called from the big blind.

The flop came down {K-Diamonds}{8-Clubs}{6-Clubs} and Baker check-called a bet from Gorodinsky. The turn was the {K-Hearts} and Baker check-called another bet from Gorodinsky. The river was the {3-Clubs} and both players checked.

Baker showed {J-Hearts}{6-Hearts} for kings and sixes, Gorodinsky mucked, and Baker won the pot.

Player Chips Progress
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David "ODB" Baker
508,000
52,000
52,000
WSOP 3X Winner
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Mike Gorodinsky
295,000
-10,000
-10,000
WSOP 3X Winner

Tags: David "ODB" BakerMike Gorodinsky