2023 Wynn Millions

$3,500 Main Event
Day: 3
Event Info

2023 Wynn Millions

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
86
Prize
$604,637
Event Info
Buy-in
$3,500
Prize Pool
$4,171,950
Entries
1,314
Level Info
Level
35
Blinds
300,000 / 600,000
Ante
600,000
Players Info - Day 3
Entries
157
Players Left
52

Updated Chip Counts

Level 18 : Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Player Chips Progress
Alex Goulder gb
Alex Goulder
1,490,000
1,421,000
1,421,000
Zhigang Yang ca
Zhigang Yang
1,421,000
1,148,000
1,148,000
Calvin Anderson us
Calvin Anderson
1,165,000
653,000
653,000
WSOP 4X Winner
Jake Schwartz us
Jake Schwartz
1,068,000
218,000
218,000
Joseph Sabe lb
Joseph Sabe
1,028,000
-42,000
-42,000
Andrew Esposito us
Andrew Esposito
810,000
190,000
190,000
Zachary Donovan us
Zachary Donovan
798,000
-322,000
-322,000
Markus Gonsalves us
Markus Gonsalves
775,000
-445,000
-445,000
WPT 1X Winner
Alex Foxen us
Alex Foxen
765,000
-453,000
-453,000
WSOP 1X Winner
WPT 1X Winner
David Coleman us
David Coleman
755,000
390,000
390,000
Gal Yifrach us
Gal Yifrach
685,000
28,000
28,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Nick Palma us
Nick Palma
495,000
325,000
325,000
Sara Ralston us
Sara Ralston
400,000
225,000
225,000

Former Aussie Millions Champ Peter Costa Wins $1,100 Seniors Event

Level 18 : Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Peter Costa
Peter Costa

The 2023 Wynn Millions kicked off on February 20 and is slated to run through March 19. While the $3,500 buy-in, $3 million GTD Wynn Millions Main Event is capturing the big headlines, there have been a series of side events playing over the past couple of weeks.

From February 27-28, the $1,100 Seniors NLH $100K GTD saw 240 entrants generate a $232,800 prize pool, which was reserved for the top 27 finishers. Among those to cash but fall short of the final table were Michael Ruter (10th - $4,598), Danny Bigelow (14th - $3,562), Cy Williams (19th - $2,863), and Arnie Friedman (25th - $2,363).

At the final table, a three-way deal was struck that ultimately saw Peter Costa win the tournament for $44,179. If that name sounds familiar, it’s probably because you recognize Costa as the winner of the 2003 Aussie Millions Main Event for $221,862.

“Just before the mass shutdowns due to COVID in 2020, I decided that I had unfinished business with poker,” Costa shared on social media. “It was just a matter of when rather than if, regardless of the fact that I was not getting any younger … This year, I was determined that the unfinished business needed to be finished.”

He continued: “Looking back at this event, it really was fun seeing the numbers dwindle down with me and my short stack being mere bystanders for the most part … I was just enjoying the moment for it was - a fun time with really nice people.”

Some of his accomplishments that year included victories in the $300 Limit Hold’em event at the California State Poker Championship for $115,662; Bellagio’s $2,500 Limit Hold’em for $112,000; $5,000 Championship Event at the 2002 Hall of Fame Poker Classic for $101,520; a pair of victories at the 2002 Four Queens Poker Classic for nearly $40,000; and winning the Late Night Poker Series 6 Grand Final for $78,275.

Wynn Millions $1,100 Seniors NLH $100K GTD Final Table Results

PlacePlayerHometownPrize
1Peter CostaLas Vegas, NV$44,179*
2Mark GregorichLas Vegas, NV$39,376*
3Mark JohnsonLas Vegas, NV$35,454*
4Brendan ShillerLas Vegas, NV$16,529
5Nick PhoenixEncino, CA$12,175
6Sejo KasicLas Vegas, NV$9,382
7Larry WrightMcQueeney, TX$7,543
8Gary SimpsonRancho Santa Margarita, CA$6,262
9Dennis PollockGrand Junction, CO$5,331

*Denotes three-way deal.

Rossitto Ships Chip Lead Pot

Level 18 : Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Michael Rossitto
Michael Rossitto

Michael Rossitto opened to 26,000 from middle position and Tyler Lunn three-bet to 60,000 next to act. The rest of the table got out of the way and Rossitto came along.

The dealer fanned out the flop of {k-Diamonds}{9-Diamonds}{7-Hearts} and Rossitto checked over to Lunn who continued for 50,000. Rossitto elected on a check-raise to 140,000 and Lunn clicked it back to 350,000. The tournament director was called over because when Lunn raised he slid forward two stacks then came back for more in a string bet motion.

The ruling was that Lunn would be forced to raise to 220,000 and without much thought, Rossitto jammed all in for over 800,000. Lunn counted his chips, but in the end made the call for his tournament life and the cards were tabled.

Tyler Lunn: {a-Diamonds}{k-Clubs}
Michael Rossitto: {8-Diamonds}{6-Diamonds}

Rossitto had a combo draw and Lunn was slightly ahead with his top pair. The turn brought the {5-Diamonds} to give Rossitto a flush but would need to dodge another diamond to take the massive pot. The river fell the {6-Spades} and Rossitto secured the check mark on the hand and sent Lunn to the payout desk.

Player Chips Progress
Michael Rossitto us
Michael Rossitto
1,830,000
600,000
600,000
Tyler Lunn us
Tyler Lunn
Busted

Tags: Michael RossittoTyler Lunn

Bronstein Hits the River to Eliminate Sekhar

Level 18 : Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante

Raja Sekhar was down to around 185,000 and moved all in from the hijack. Noah Bronstein re-shoved all in for slightly more in the cutoff and the rest of the table folded.

Raja Sekhar: {8-Hearts}{8-Clubs}
Noah Bronstein: {a-Diamonds}{q-Hearts}

Things were looking good for Sekhar on the {k-Hearts}{j-Clubs}{6-Diamonds}{2-Clubs} board but the {q-Diamonds} on the river gave Bronstein a pair to send Sekhar home.

Player Chips Progress
Noah Bronstein us
Noah Bronstein
435,000
139,000
139,000
Raja Sekhar us
Raja Sekhar
Busted

Tags: Noah BronsteinRaja Sekhar

Dyer Sends Nasreddine to the Rail

Level 18 : Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Rania Nasreddine
Rania Nasreddine

It only took a couple of preflop raises for Michael Dyer and Rania Nasreddine to get all of their chips in the middle. Nasreddine was the player at risk for a little over 300,000 and needed some help.

Rania Nasreddine: {10-Hearts}{10-Diamonds}
Michael Dyer: {q-Spades}{q-Hearts}

The board ran out clean for Dyer and Nasreddine was unable to hit her two-outer as she headed to the payout desk.

Player Chips Progress
Michael Dyer us
Michael Dyer
1,636,000
466,000
466,000
Rania Nasreddine us
Rania Nasreddine
Busted

Tags: Rania NasreddineMichael Dyer

Blanchard's Queens Hold Up

Level 18 : Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante

Duane Blanchard opened to 25,000 in middle position and Pierce McKellar three-bet to 90,000 out of the small blind. Blanchard just called and the flop of {k-Clubs}{j-Diamonds}{8-Spades} hit the felt.

McKellar led out with a bet of 50,000 and Blanchard called to see the {8-Hearts} on the turn. Both players checked through to the {4-Diamonds} on the river and then checked once more. Blanchard turned over {q-Hearts}{q-Diamonds} and McKellar's cards went into the muck.

Player Chips Progress
Duane Blanchard us
Duane Blanchard
905,000
436,000
436,000
Pierce McKellar us
Pierce McKellar
628,000
255,000
255,000

Tags: Pierce McKellarDuane Blanchard

Kingstone Puts The Pressure On

Level 18 : Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante

Max Kingstone opened the action from under the gun to 25,000 and it folded around to the player in the big blind who made the call.

The flop came {k-Hearts}{8-Spades}{4-Diamonds} and the big blind check-called a bet of 40,000 from Kingstone. On the {6-Clubs} turn the big blind checked again and Kingstone cut out a bet of 85,000. The big blind went deep in the tank, contemplating for close to a minute, but in the end made the fold and the pot was sent to Kingstone.

Player Chips Progress
Max Kingstone us
Max Kingstone
730,000
-103,000
-103,000

Tags: Max Kingstone

DeWitt Flops Broadway to Down Patterson

Level 18 : Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante

Jason DeWitt raised it up in early position and Tyler Patterson shoved all in for around 100,000 on his left. The action folded back to DeWitt who quickly called to put Patterson at risk.

Tyler Patterson: {8-Spades}{8-Diamonds}
Jason DeWitt: {a-Hearts}{q-Diamonds}

It was a coin flip but the flop of {k-Diamonds}{j-Hearts}{10-Clubs} gave DeWitt a straight to leave Patterson drawing slim. The {2-Clubs} on the turn was no help to Patterson who rose from his chair as the {4-Diamonds} completed the board.

Player Chips Progress
Jason DeWitt us
Jason DeWitt
490,000
297,000
297,000
WSOP 2X Winner
Tyler Patterson us
Tyler Patterson
Busted
WSOP 1X Winner
WPT 1X Winner

Tags: Tyler PattersonJason DeWitt

Remaining 2023 Wynn Millions Full Schedule

Level 18 : Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
 DATETIMEEVENTGUARANTEEENTRYCHIPS
 Mar. 812 p.m.Wynn Millions Championship Day 3N/AN/AN/A
 Mar. 81 p.m.PLO High RollerN/A$10,500100,000
 Mar. 86 p.m.Milestone Satellite to $3K NLH5 SEATS$40020,000
 Mar. 912 p.m.Wynn Millions Championship Day 4N/AN/AN/A
 Mar. 91 p.m.No Limit Hold’em (2 Day)$500,000$3,00030,000
 Mar. 96 p.m.Milestone Satellite to $2,200 NLH5 SEATS$30020,000
 Mar. 1012 p.m.Wynn Millions Championship Day 5N/AN/AN/A
 Mar. 1012 p.m.No Limit Hold’em Day 1A$1,500,000$2,20030,000
 Mar. 101 p.m.No Limit Hold’em Day 2N/AN/AN/A
 Mar. 106 p.m.Milestone Satellite to $2,200 NLH5 SEATS$30020,000
 Mar. 1112 p.m.Wynn Millions Championship Final TableN/AN/AN/A
 Mar. 1112 p.m.No Limit Hold’em Day 1B$1,500,000$2,20030,000
 Mar. 1212 p.m.No Limit Hold’em Day 1C$1,500,000$2,20030,000
 Mar. 1311 a.m.Ladies NLH$20,000$40025,000
 Mar. 1312 p.m.No Limit Hold’em Day 2N/AN/AN/A
 Mar. 1312 p.m.No Limit Hold’em Day 1A$100,000$40030,000
 Mar. 1412 p.m.No Limit Hold’em Day 1B$100,000$40030,000
 Mar. 141 p.m.Limit Omaha 8/B$20,000$40025,000
 Mar. 1512 p.m.No Limit Hold’em Day 2N/AN/AN/A
 Mar. 1512 p.m.No Limit Hold’em$40,000$40025,000
 Mar. 1612 p.m.No Limit Hold’em Day 1A$500,000$1,10030,000
 Mar. 166 p.m.Milestone Satellite to $1,100 NLH5 SEATS$20020,000
 Mar. 1712 p.m.No Limit Hold’em Day 1B$500,000$1,10030,000
 Mar. 176 p.m.Milestone Satellite to $1,100 NLH5 SEATS$20020,000
 Mar. 1812 p.m.No Limit Hold’em Day 1C$500,000$1,10030,000
 Mar. 1912 p.m.No Limit Hold’em Day 2N/AN/AN/A
 Mar. 1912 p.m.No Limit Hold’em$50,000$50025,000

Eliminations In The Money

Level 18 : Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Player Chips Progress
Rick Biever us
Rick Biever
Busted
Toan Nguyen nl
Toan Nguyen
Busted
Arif Rahim us
Arif Rahim
Busted
Joseph Jean us
Joseph Jean
Busted
David Manikos us
David Manikos
Busted
Tongguang Sun cn
Tongguang Sun
Busted
Zachary Camp us
Zachary Camp
Busted
Philippe Casciola us
Philippe Casciola
Busted
Andrew Moreno us
Andrew Moreno
Busted
Nipun Java in
Nipun Java
Busted
WSOP 3X Winner
Ankush Mandavia us
Ankush Mandavia
Busted
WSOP 1X Winner
Nathan Zimnik us
Nathan Zimnik
Busted
Evan Sandberg us
Evan Sandberg
Busted
Lenard Adams us
Lenard Adams
Busted
Andros Ioakimides us
Andros Ioakimides
Busted
Adekunle Olonoh us
Adekunle Olonoh
Busted
Jack Duong us
Jack Duong
Busted
WSOP 1X Winner
Lily Kiletto us
Lily Kiletto
Busted
Scott Eskenazi us
Scott Eskenazi
Busted
WPT 1X Winner
Connor Stuewe us
Connor Stuewe
Busted
Paul Richardson us
Paul Richardson
Busted
Vanessa Kade ca
Vanessa Kade
Busted
Nicholas Bond us
Nicholas Bond
Busted
Jason Obinger us
Jason Obinger
Busted
Osmni Dardon us
Osmni Dardon
Busted

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