Event #15: $1,000 PLO 8-Max HR | 2020 WSOP.com Online Bracelet Events

07-15-2020 15:47 UTC-7

PokerNews Podcast: Ivey Update & Bracelet Winner Matt “Bodeyster” Bode

Anthony Thompson

Level 3 : 100/200, 0 ante

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring, Jeff Platt, and Chad Holloway break down the first week of World Series of Poker online bracelet events. They even welcome guest Matt “Bodeyster” Bode, who won a bracelet in Event #4: $500 No-Limit Hold'em Super Turbo for $97,091.

They also discuss the settlement in the long-running legal battle between Phil Ivey and Borgata, offer their thoughts on Mike "The Mouth" Matusow's controversial live stream comments after busting an online bracelet event, and breakdown deep runs by both Phil Hellmuth and Daniel Negreanu.

Level: 3

Blinds: 100/200

Ante: 0

07-15-2020 15:43 UTC-7

Kuhn Doubles Through Gross

Anthony Thompson

Level 2 : 75/150, 0 ante

Robert "bustinballs" Kuhn opened under the gun for 437 and was called by Jacob "Bandit275" Powers from middle position before Steve "Gborooo" Gross three-bet to 1,874.

Action folded back to Kuhn who four-bet to 6,203 and only Gross called to see a flop.

Gross lead out for 9,740 and Kuhn snapped off his last 3,694.

Steve "Gborooo" Gross:
Robert "bustinballs" Kuhn:

Kuhn was way ahead after flopping top set but had a sweat after the turn gave Gross a broadway draw.

Luckily for Kuhn, another lady followed on the river improving his hand to a full house and securing his double-up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Robert "bustinballs" Kuhn	20,375
Jacob "Bandit275" Powers	19,569
Steve "Gborooo" Gross	7,291

Tags: Robert Kuhn Steve Gross

07-15-2020 15:37 UTC-7

Watch Event #15: $1,000 PLO 8-Max HR

Chad Holloway

Level 2 : 75/150, 0 ante

Robert "bustinballs" Kuhn has been one of the most successful players thus far in the 2020 WSOP online series, even winning Event #3: $400 NLH for $115,850.

Did you know that you can follow the WSOP bracelet winner's progress on Twitch? That's right, you can go bracelet hunting with "PokerGuru740" below:

Tags: Robert Kuhn

07-15-2020 15:33 UTC-7

Madsen Wins With Aggression

Anthony Thompson

Level 2 : 75/150, 0 ante

After a player from early position limped in Jeff "NedrudRelyt" Madsen raised to 675 from late position and had four callers the saw a flop.

Action was checked to Madsen who continued for 2,587 and only Steve "Betfoldwin" Girouard called from the hijack.

The appeared on the turn and Madsen fired out 8,624 which was called by Girouard. The completed the board on the river and Madsen moved all in for 9,636.

Girouard took a few moments but then mucked his hand giving the pot to Madsen.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jeff "NedrudRelyt" Madsen	35,505

Jorden "mookmook" Helstern	30,775 10,775	10,775
Shane "danish01" Daniels	24,314
GySgt_Murse	14,050
Steve "Betfoldwin" Girouard	7,914

Tags: Jeff Madsen Steve Girouard

Level: 2

Blinds: 75/150

Ante: 0

07-15-2020 15:26 UTC-7

A "pure__reason" to Rebuy

Chad Holloway

Level 1 : 50/100, 0 ante

Brian "pure__reason" Wood was down to just 1,290 when he raised to 350 under the gun. Tyler "DumbRam" Patterson called from the lojack, Justin "LappyPoker" Lapka came along from the big blind, and the flop came down .

Lapka checked, Wood moved in for 940, and Patterson called. Lapka then check-raised to 4,860 and Patterson got out of the way.

Brian "pure__reason" Wood:
Justin "LappyPoker" Lapka:

Both players had flopped two pair but Wood's tens and sixes were best. The turn changed nothing but the river did as Lapka made jacks and tens to win the pot.

Wood was felted on the hand but opted to rebuy for $1,000 to reload back up to the 20,000 starting stack.

Player	Chips	Progress
Brian "pure__reason" Wood	20,000
Justin "LappyPoker" Lapka	19,143 1,143	1,143

Tags: Brian Wood Justin Lapka Tyler Patterson

07-15-2020 15:16 UTC-7

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Anthony Thompson

Level 1 : 50/100, 0 ante

We have exciting news for poker fans around the world, especially those following the 2020 World Series of Poker online bracelet events on both WSOP.com and GG Poker.

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07-15-2020 15:02 UTC-7

Notables off the bat

Anthony Thompson

Level 1 : 50/100, 0 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Daniel "DNegs" Negreanu	20,000
Michael "miw210x" Wang	20,000
Daniel "IntoTheRiver" Fischer	20,000
Alexander "ShadowFiend1" Condon	20,000
Melisa Singh	20,000
Gershon "jets613" Distenfeld	20,000
Arkadi "Stupidaxpeh" Onikoul	20,000
Eric "Bill_Luga" Blair	20,000
Justin "LappyPoker" Lapka	20,000
Andrew "PintoPedro" Donabedian	20,000
Shaun "ddtgg" Deeb	20,000
Orlando "FatMexican" Romero	20,000
Omar "om167" Mehmood	20,000
Kevin "DegenLen" Sullivan	20,000
Michael "Annie_R_U_OK" Trivett	20,000
Jorden "mookmook" Helstern	20,000
Steve "ZekeTheFOOL" Colasurd	20,000
Chad "clayne" Layne	20,000

07-15-2020 15:02 UTC-7

Please Take Note

Chad Holloway

Level 1 : 50/100, 0 ante

Schedule Change: WSOP Gold Bracelet Event #29 is now a $2,000 No Limit Hold’em Deepstack. Be sure to check the clie… https://t.co/q8MS9dnUDc
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