PokerNews Podcast: Koon Gets WSOP Monkey Off His Back, Engel & Bronshtein Win Big
Level 18
: 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt and Chad Holloway come to you from the 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
They bring you up to speed on all the big stories and winners from the series including recent GGPoker Ambassador Jason Koon getting the bracelet money off his back and a former WSOP Main Event champ claiming the Mixed Game Festival $30,000 Platinum Pass.
They also chat about early champs bolstered by behind-the-scenes interviews with winners including Koon, Ari Engel, and Yuval Bronshtein. Plus, they chat with online crusher Henri 'buttonclickr' Puustinen, who is considered one of the best heads-up players in the world.
, Burt Boutin was facing a jam that would put his 130,000 stack at risk. He thought about it and ultimately decided to call.
and the board completed with the 
as Boutin gave a clap of his hands at the confirmation of his double-up.
before throwing it into the muck.
. He was looking for a queen to stay alive now and didn't find it on the 
runout.
and the fives held to take down the pot and knock out a player.
