Ioannis Angelou-Konstas opened in early position to 6,000 and only got called in one spot by Zachary Eichenbaum on the button.
The 7♠K♣3♣ flop landed and Konstas continued for 5,000 but was promptly met with a raise from Eichenbaum to 11,000. Konstas called and the J♣ hit the turn. The action slowed down and checked through to a 4♠ river.
Konstas sat in the tank for a moment and then pushed out enough chips to put Eichenbaum all in. He was met with a swift fold and dragged the pot.
Hayden Toole was spotted on his way out of the tournament area and his cards were already scooped up by the dealer. The pot was pushed to GGPoker online streamer Denys Chufarin, who had flopped a set and rivered a full house with 2♣2♠ on a board of 9♦6♣2♥7♦9♥.
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise$5,300 Main Event kicked off on Saturday at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas, and officials took the opportunity to reveal to players what they’ll receive it they’re fortunate enough to finish as the last player standing.
In addition to a seven-figure payday, the winner will receive a new WSOP Paradise Main Event bracelet that is hand-crafted by Jostens and features an island spin on the classic WSOP Main Event bracelet. Custom made from 10-karat yellow gold, just like the summer’s trophy, the WSOP Paradise Main Event bracelet weighs nearly 95 grams and is hand-set with 494 genuine blue topaz round stones.
“The WSOP Main Event bracelet is considered the richest trophy in sports, and our first Main Event bracelet for WSOP Paradise puts a fun spin on the trophy’s legacy,” said WSOP Vice President Gregory Chochon. “This is the World Series of Poker, we’re global and need a proper World Championship trophy to represent the newest home we’ve added to the series. Jostens delivered on that vision once again, and we can’t wait to see who takes home the first-ever WSOP Paradise Main Event bracelet.”
In a battle of the blinds, Hang Xu jammed into Wooram Cho with his 3♥3♠ and Cho had an easy call holding the J♥J♠. The dominated pair couldn't connect with the Q♦8♥5♣4♥A♣ runout for Cho to double for 47,000.
Alexandru Papazian raised to 5,000 and Alexandros Dimogiorgis called to see a flop of K♦6♥5♥. Dimogiorgis c heck-raised from 2,000 to 7,500 and Papazian called. They checked the 10♥ turn and A♥ river for Dimogiorgis to reveal the Q♦6♠.
Papazian had that beat with the J♠J♣ to scoop the pot. "Were you trying to call or raise?" Papazian inquired after all was over, referring to the flop action.
All players eliminated from Day 1a in the returning right side of the tournament area cannot re-enter anymore as the registration has officially closed. The same will also apply to the second half of the Day 1a field as well when they come back for level ten.
So far, a field of 696 entries has emerged and some 347 players remain.
Players are now on a break. Half of the field will be on break for 20-minutes, and then go on a 60-minute dinner break after Level 10. The other half of the field will be on a 75-minute dinner break starting now and will be back at approximately 8:05 p.m. local time.
The field has grown to 635 total entrants of which 341 remain.
Jesse Lonis raised to 3,200 and earned one caller from the very next seat. Cosmin Voinea then three-bet jammed for around 47,000 and Lonis was the only caller.
Cosmin Voinea: K♥Q♦
Jesse Lonis: A♣J♠
The J♦3♦2♠5♠10♠ runout kept Lonis ahead all the way to send Voinea to the rail.
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