Event #5: $25,000 Dealers Choice Championship Day 2 | 2024 WSOP Paradise

12-10-2024 14:41 UTC-5

Seiver Goes Runner-Runner to Crack Negreanu's Aces

Connor Richards

Level 9

Limit Flop/Draw: 5,000-10,000, 10,000-20,000 Limit
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 3,000 Bring-In, 10,000 Completion, 10,000-20,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 5,000/8,000 Ante, 3,000-5,000 Blinds

Pot-Limit Omaha

Daniel Negreanu was all in for around 200,000 against Scott Seiver in a heads-up hand of Pot-Limit Omaha and he brought the selfie stick out.

Daniel Negreanu: A♠A♦9♣3♠ All in
Scott Seiver: A♥A♣8♦4♦

Both players had aces but it looked like Negreanu could freeroll his way to victory as the flop of 2♥Q♠7♠ gave him a flush draw while giving Seiver a whole lot of nothing.

However, the board proceeded to run out 4♥8♥ and Negreanu gasped in disbelief as he saw Seiver had made runner-runner two pair to mark his elimination. Negreanu rushed to tell Eric Wasserson what had happened and quickly bought back into the event.

Player	Chips	Progress
Scott Seiver	400,000 200,000	200,000

Daniel Negreanu	150,000 10,000	10,000

Eric Wasserson	150,000 150,000	150,000

Tags: Daniel Negreanu Eric Wasserson Scott Seiver

12-10-2024 15:02 UTC-5

Deeb Takes Out Mercier

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook

Brett Slezak

Level 9

Limit Flop/Draw: 5,000-10,000, 10,000-20,000 Limit
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 3,000 Bring-In, 10,000 Completion, 10,000-20,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 5,000/8,000 Ante, 3,000-5,000 Blinds

Daniel Negreanu limped the hijack, Shaun Deeb limped the button, and Philip Sternheimer completed from the small blind. In the big blind, Jason Mercier potted to 25,000, Negreanu called, and Deeb called.

On the 9♣5♠5♣ flop, Mercier led all in for 30,000. Negreanu folded while Deeb quickly called.

Jason Mercier: 8♣7♥6♣4♥ All in
Shaun Deeb: 10♠10♥9♦6♦

Mercier held a wrap and flush draw against the overpair of Deeb. The 10♣ turn gave Deeb a full house, but Mercier had one out for a straight flush, which did not come on the 2♣ river, and Mercier was eliminated.

Mercier reentered shortly after.

Player	Chips	Progress
Shaun Deeb	350,000 145,000	145,000

Jason Mercier	150,000 58,000	58,000

Tags: Daniel Negreanu Jason Mercier Philip Sternheimer Shaun Deeb

12-10-2024 16:58 UTC-5

Three-Way All In as Mercier Triples and Bleznick Hits the Rail

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook

Brett Slezak

Level 11

Limit Flop/Draw: 6,000-12,000, 12,000-24,000 Limit
Stud Games: 3,000 Ante, 3,000 Bring-In, 12,000 Completion, 12,000-24,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 6,000/9,000 Ante, 3,000-6,000 Blinds

Pot-Limit Omaha

Jared Bleznick opened the hijack to 18,000 and Jason Mercier called in the cutoff. On the button, Nacho Barbero potted to 81,000 and both opponents called.

On the K♠7♥5♠ flop, Bleznick led for 10,000. Mercier went deep in the tank with 12,000 behind and opted to call. Barbero then potted, Bleznick called all in for 135,000, and Mercier put in his last 2,000.

Jason Mercier: J♣J♥4♠4♦ All in
Jared Bleznick: 10♥9♣8♠8♥ All in
Nacho Barbero: A♠A♣9♥5♣

Surprisingly, Barbero's aces were still in front while Bleznick had a gutshot. However, the 4♥ landed on the turn and Mercier made a set to take the lead. Mercier filled up on the 5♦ river and Bleznick hit the rail with Barbero winning the side pot.

"How do I not win there?" questioned Bleznick. "Any six and you guys are dead."

"You have a gutshot, bro," replied Barbero.

Player	Chips	Progress
Nacho Barbero	930,000 50,000	50,000

Jason Mercier	295,000 175,000	175,000

Jared Bleznick	Busted

Tags: Jared Bleznick Jason Mercier Nacho Barbero

12-10-2024 17:06 UTC-5

"Best Player in the Tournament" Hits the Rail

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook

Connor Richards

Level 11

Limit Flop/Draw: 6,000-12,000, 12,000-24,000 Limit
Stud Games: 3,000 Ante, 3,000 Bring-In, 12,000 Completion, 12,000-24,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 6,000/9,000 Ante, 3,000-6,000 Blinds

Recently eliminated player Jared Bleznick walked around the tournament area speaking praise of reigning WSOP Player of the Year Scott Seiver, stating emphatically that he is the "best player in this tournament."

"Because I am," Seiver replied when he overheard the conversation.

But it was unfortunate timing as the praise came right as Seiver was eliminated, meaning the title of best player in the event is now up for grabs.

Player	Chips	Progress
Scott Seiver	Busted

Tags: Jared Bleznick Scott Seiver

12-10-2024 17:56 UTC-5

Racener Takes Out Moncek in Largest Pot of Tournament

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook

Brett Slezak

Level 12

Limit Flop/Draw: 8,000-15,000, 15,000-30,000 Limit
Stud Games: 3,000 Ante, 5,000 Bring-In, 15,000 Completion, 15,000-30,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 8,000/12,000 Ante, 4,000-8,000 Blinds

Pot-Limit Omaha

Daniel Negreanu opened the button to 25,000 and John Racener called in the small blind. In the big blind, Michael Moncek potted to 100,000. Negreanu quickly folded before Racener went deep into the tank. He eventually decided to four-bet to 325,000, and Moncek called.

On the 7♥5♣3♠ flop, Racener jammed as the slightly covering stack and Moncek called off for 230,000.

Michael Moncek: A♦Q♠5♦2♦ All in
John Racener: A♥K♥K♦10♠

Moncek flopped a five but was behind the kings of Racener. The board ran out 8♥7♦ and Moncek was eliminated in a massive pot as Racener took the chip lead.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Racener	1,750,000 1,510,000	1,510,000

Michael Moncek	Busted

Tags: Daniel Negreanu John Racener Michael Moncek

12-10-2024 18:19 UTC-5

Hellmuth Bricks Combo Draw

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook

Connor Richards

Level 12

Limit Flop/Draw: 8,000-15,000, 15,000-30,000 Limit
Stud Games: 3,000 Ante, 5,000 Bring-In, 15,000 Completion, 15,000-30,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 8,000/12,000 Ante, 4,000-8,000 Blinds

Omaha Hi-Lo

As recounted by the table, Aaron Kupin opened preflop and Phil Hellmuth called. Kupin continued on the flop of 8♥9♥3♦ and called a check-raise from Hellmuth.

Hellmuth bet on the 2♣ turn and Kupin raised to put the "Poker Brat" all in. Hellmuth called.

Phil Hellmuth: A♥AxJ♥10x All in
Aaron Kupin: A♦K♠2♥2♠

Hellmuth had a combo draw but didn't improve as the 9♠ bricked off on the river to mark his elimination.

He was eliminated right before dinner break, but he had already eaten a sandwich earlier in the event as cameras crowded around to see him take a bite.

Player	Chips	Progress
Aaron Kupin	600,000 200,000	200,000
Phil Hellmuth	Busted

Tags: Aaron Kupin Phil Hellmuth

12-10-2024 21:13 UTC-5

Who Runs Better Than Nacho?

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook

Brett Slezak

Level 14

Limit Flop/Draw: 13,000-25,000, 25,000-50,000 Limit
Stud Games: 5,000 Ante, 7,000 Bring-In, 25,000 Completion, 25,000-50,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 12,000/18,000 Ante, 6,000-12,000 Blinds

No-Limit Hold'em

The action folded to Aaron Kupin in the small blind who jammed for 88,000 and Nacho Barbero snapped it off in the big blind.

Aaron Kupin: K♦6♥ All in
Nacho Barbero: A♣K♣

Barbero was in great shape to score the knockout as the dealer emphatically peeled the Q♣J♣10♣ flop to give Barbero a Royal Flush. The 4♦10♦ runout was just a formality as Kupin hit the rail in ridiculous fashion.

After complaining about his luck for much of the past hour, Barbero's tablemates were quick to emphasize how lucky he just got. It was Barbero's first career flopped Royal Flush according to the man of the hour.

Player	Chips	Progress
Nacho Barbero	640,000 490,000	490,000

Aaron Kupin	Busted

Tags: Aaron Kupin Nacho Barbero

12-10-2024 21:17 UTC-5

Watson Eliminated by Barbero

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook

Connor Richards

Level 14

Limit Flop/Draw: 13,000-25,000, 25,000-50,000 Limit
Stud Games: 5,000 Ante, 7,000 Bring-In, 25,000 Completion, 25,000-50,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 12,000/18,000 Ante, 6,000-12,000 Blinds

No-Limit Hold'em

Mike Watson was all in for around 150,000 from the small blind against Nacho Barbero in the big blind.

Mike Watson: 8♣7♣ All in
Nacho Barbero: A♥9♠

Watson got some hope as the flop landed 9♥K♠6♠ to give him an open-ended straight draw. But the board ran out J♠6♦ and Watson was eliminated.

Player	Chips	Progress
Nacho Barbero	800,000 160,000	160,000

Mike Watson	Busted

Tags: Mike Watson Nacho Barbero

12-10-2024 21:51 UTC-5

Negreanu Hits the Rail

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook

Brett Slezak

Level 15

Limit Flop/Draw: 15,000-30,000, 30,000-60,000 Limit
Stud Games: 7,000 Ante, 10,000 Bring-In, 30,000 Completion, 30,000-60,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 16,000/24,000 Ante, 8,000-16,000 Blinds

Daniel Negreanu limped the small blind, John Racener potted the big blind to 48,000, and Negreanu called.

On the 6♥5♦3♠ flop, Negreanu led for pot, Racener raised, and Negreanu called all-in for 140,000.

Daniel Negreanu: K♥Q♦8♥6♦ All in
John Racener: Q♠7♦4♦2♥

Negreanu had top pair and backdoor flush draws while Racener flopped a straight. The board ran out J♣K♦ as Negreanu hit the rail four from the money.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Racener	1,290,000 219,000	219,000

Daniel Negreanu	Busted

Tags: Daniel Negreanu John Racener

12-10-2024 22:05 UTC-5

Maslak Falls to Gorodinsky

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook

Connor Richards

Level 15

Limit Flop/Draw: 15,000-30,000, 30,000-60,000 Limit
Stud Games: 7,000 Ante, 10,000 Bring-In, 30,000 Completion, 30,000-60,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 16,000/24,000 Ante, 8,000-16,000 Blinds

Stud Hi-Lo

Konstantin Maslak: 9♣8♥ / 8♦8♣5♣7♥ / K♣
Mike Gorodinsky: A♥3♥ / 6♠6♥3♠9♥ / J♥

Konstantin Maslak got all in on fifth street in a heads-up pot against Mike Gorodinsky, who made a flush on seventh street to send Maslak to the rail.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mike Gorodinsky	1,200,000 45,000	45,000

Konstantin Maslak	Busted

Tags: Konstantin Maslak Mike Gorodinsky