Event #87: $2,500 Mixed Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Day 3 | 2023 World Series of Poker

07-15-2023 23:59 UTC-7

The Chad & Jesse Poker Show Episode #10: GGPoker Ambassador Daniel Negreanu

Chad Holloway

Level 29 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 30,000 ante

On the latest The Chad & Jesse Poker Show[/I][/B] straight from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), Chad Holloway & Jesse Fullen are joined by none other than Daniel Negreanu, who took a break from his busy summer schedule to talk about a plethora of topics including what it’s been like running deep in the lower buy-in, big field events, interacting with fans, and how he feels about his performance thus far.

The GGPoker Ambassador also offers his thoughts on the Poker Hall of Fame, including who he thinks will get in and the changes he’d like to see moving forward. Finally, “Kid Poker” offers his prediction for the 2023 WSOP Main Event, which is also the first big topic discussed by the hosts.

07-15-2023 23:57 UTC-7

Le Takes From Pupillo

Matt Hansen

Level 29 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 30,000 ante

Nghia Le raised from the small blind and Nick Pupillo came along from the big blind.

The flop was K♠Q♦10♥ and Le tossed out a bet. Pupillo called and the turn was 3♦.

Le bet the turn and Pupillo called to see 8♠ on the river. Le bet again and Pupillo thought it over.

After a few minutes of thought, Pupillo tossed out the chips to call and Le showed A♠J♠A♦J♦ for the flopped Broadway straight. Pupillo tossed the losing hand in the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Nghia Le	3,940,000 40,000	40,000

Nick Pupillo	3,715,000 -585,000	-585,000

Tags: Nick Pupillo Nghia Le

07-15-2023 23:36 UTC-7

Smith Heating Up, Putting the Hammer to the Anvil

Geoff Paul

Level 29 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 30,000 ante

Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better

Nick Pupillo limped from the small blind, with Bradley Smith checking his option from the big blind.

The 10♦2♦7♥ flop saw a bet from Pupillo, with Smith making the call.

The 10♥ hit the turn, and Pupillo bet. Smith took several moments before tossing in a raise. Pupillo folded in response.

Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better

Nick Pupillo: XxXx/Q♣3♠ - folded on fourth street
Bradley Smith: XxXx/3♥7♠

The very next hand saw Pupillo complete, with Smith upgrading his bring in to a call.

Fourth street saw Pupillo check. Smith bet, causing Pupillo to fold.

The next hand saw Smith complete with an 8♦, but nobody came along and the pot was his for a third hand in a row.

Player	Chips	Progress
Bradley Smith	6,180,000 1,880,000	1,880,000

Nick Pupillo	4,100,000 400,000	400,000

Tags: Bradley Smith Nick Pupillo

07-15-2023 23:21 UTC-7

Smith Gets Away From One

Matt Hansen

Level 29 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 30,000 ante

Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better

Bradley Smith raised from the small blind and Omar Mehmood called from the big blind to see a flop of Q♦3♣10♥.

Smith bet and Mehmood called to see J♠ on the turn. Smith bet again on the turn and called when Mehmood raised.

The river was 9♦ and Smith checked. Mehmood bet and Smith went deep into the tank for several moments.

"Nice turn," Smith said as he tossed his hand in the muck and gave up the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Bradley Smith	4,300,000 -790,000	-790,000

Omar Mehmood	2,500,000 -240,000	-240,000

Tags: Bradley Smith Omar Mehmood

07-15-2023 23:06 UTC-7

Post-Break Chip Counts

Geoff Paul

Level 29 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 30,000 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Bradley Smith	5,090,000 390,000	390,000

Nghia Le	4,560,000 260,000	260,000

Nick Pupillo	3,700,000 -300,000	-300,000

Omar Mehmood	2,740,000 -160,000	-160,000

Level: 29

Omaha: 75,000-150,000, 150,000-300,000 Limits
Stud: 50,000-150,000, 150,000-300,000 Limits, 30,000 Ante

07-15-2023 22:50 UTC-7

Time for Another Break

Matt Hansen

Level 28 : Blinds 120,000/240,000, 30,000 ante

The final four players have stepped out for a 15-minute break.

07-15-2023 22:50 UTC-7

Smith Has a Boat

Geoff Paul

Level 28 : Blinds 120,000/240,000, 30,000 ante

Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better

Nick Pupillo: XxXx/8♦J♣6♦Q♥/Xx
Bradley Smith: XxXx/A♣5♠4♠4♥/Xx

Pupillo completed before calling Smith's extra bet.

Fourth through seventh streets followed the same pattern, with Smith placing a bet and Pupillo making the call.

"Full house," said Smith after Pupillo called the final bet, turning over A♠4♣3♠ to scoop the pot heading into break as Pupillo mucked.

Player	Chips	Progress
Bradley Smith	5,090,000 2,040,000	2,040,000

Nick Pupillo	3,700,000 -930,000	-930,000

Tags: Bradley Smith Nick Pupillo

07-15-2023 22:48 UTC-7

Timothy Frazin Eliminated in 5th Place ($47,721)

Matt Hansen

Level 28 : Blinds 120,000/240,000, 30,000 ante

Omar Mehmood: 3♣ - folded on third street
Timothy Frazin: XxXx/5♦K♣2♥2♦/Xx
Nick Pupillo: XxXx/7♣2♣Q♠4♠/Xx

Omar Mehmood brought it in before Timothy Frazin completed and Nick Pupillo called. Mehmood got out of the way and action was heads up.

Pupillo bet fourth street and called when Frazin raised. On fifth street, Frazin got his last 140,000 into the middle and Pupillo called.

Pupillo turned over 6♣4♥ and he was going for a low, while Frazin showed K♥10♥ and tried to hold on to the high. Pupillo received a 4♠ on sixth street and Frazin found 2♦. However, Pupillo turned over a 4♦ on fourth street to catch up with trip fours, while Frazin peeled an inconsequential 5♠ and hit the rail in fifth place for $47,721.

Player	Chips	Progress
Nick Pupillo	4,630,000 370,000	370,000

Timothy Frazin	Busted

Tags: Nick Pupillo Omar Mehmood Timothy Frazin

07-15-2023 22:39 UTC-7

"You're Not Gonna Like This"

Geoff Paul

Level 28 : Blinds 120,000/240,000, 30,000 ante

Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better

Bradley Smith raised preflop from the hijack, with Timothy Frazin calling from the button.

The 6♣A♠10♥ flop saw Smith bet and Frazin quickly call. The 10♠ turn followed the same pattern.

The 4♠ arrived on the river. Smith bet once more, with Frazin calling. "Full house and two-five," said Smith. "You're not gonna like this," he added as he turned over 5♦4♥4♣2♣ to scoop the pot as Frazin mucked his hand.

Player	Chips	Progress
Bradley Smith	3,050,000

Timothy Frazin	1,380,000

Tags: Bradley Smith Timothy Frazin