Event 15: $5,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Split 8-or-Better | 2012 World Series of Poker

06-08-2012 16:37 UTC-6

Hellmuth Crippled

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Jesse Martin	/ (FOLDED)
Alexander Krapivinsky	/ /
Phil Hellmuth	/ /

Hellmuth brought it in with the {2-Clubs} showing, Martin completed with the {6-Clubs} , and Krapivinsky called. Hellmuth put in another raise, Martin reraised, and Krapivinsky called again. Hellmuth called as well.

The action checked the Hellmuth on fourth, and he tossed out a bet. Both Martin and Krapivinsky called. Hellmuth made a pair on fifth and led out, and this time only Krapivinsky called. Hellmuth led again on sixth, and Krapivinsky again called.

When Hellmuth led out on seventh however, Krapivinsky immediately raised. Hellmuth called.

"Straight," Krapivinsky announced, tabling {7-Diamonds} {6-Spades} {4-Clubs} .

"GOD DAMMIT!" Hellmuth shouted, knocking his chair over. He muttered a few more adult words under his breath while Krapivinsky was scooping the pot, but we couldn't hear exactly what he was saying.

Adam Friedman, who's been needling Hellmuth for the better part of two days, tried to explain that, with a low, Krapivinsky was free rolling in sixth street. Hellmuth would hear none of it.

"Well played," Friedman announced loudly.

Krapivinsky could only smile.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alexander Krapivinsky	255,000 167,000	167,000
Phil Hellmuth	51,000 -85,000	-85,000

Tags: Alexander Krapivinsky Phil Hellmuth

06-08-2012 16:07 UTC-6

Allen Bari Eliminated in 17th Place ($9,675)

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Allen Bari : {x-} {x-} / {a-Spades} {9-Diamonds} {10-Diamonds} {8-Spades} / {x-}
Sven Arntzen : {x-} {x-} / {2-Hearts} {4-Diamonds} {7-Hearts} {2-Spades} / {x-}

Arntzen brought it in with the {2-Hearts} showing, Phil Ivey completed with an ace showing, and Bari raised with the {a-Spades} . Arntzen called, and Ivey mucked. Bari check-called bets on fourth and fifth street, and when Arntzen paired on sixth, he led out. Bari called.

Arntzen fired once more on seventh, and Bari called. Arntzen tabled {k-Clubs} {6-Spades} {7-Spades} for sevens and deuces, and Bari unhappily mucked, leaving himself with only 20,000 chips.

He busted soon after to Brian Twete.

Player	Chips	Progress
Sven Arntzen	390,000 116,500	116,500
Allen Bari	Busted

Tags: Alle Bari Sven Arntzen

06-08-2012 15:36 UTC-6

Eli Elezra Eliminated in 19th Place ($9,675)

Josh_Cahlik

We missed the exact details of the hand, but can officially report that Eli Elezra, who won this event in 2007, has been eliminated in 19th place.

Tags: Eli Elezra

06-08-2012 14:38 UTC-6

The Crowning of a Champion Occurs Today

Josh_Cahlik

In a few moments cards will be in the air for Event 15: $5,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Split 8-or-Better. Only 19 remain in contention from the original starting field of 212. Leading the way is Adam Friedman with a stack of 323,500.

Right on Friedman's heels is John Monnette, who already took down a bracelet this year in Event 10: $5,000 Seven Card Stud. Monnette is sitting on a stack of 314,500. Rounding out the top three in chips is Brian Twete with 284,500.

Yesterday's play began with 137 players, but since the field played a full ten levels, many were sent home with their dreams of winning a World Series of Poker bracelet dashed. Among those to bust yesterday and receive no cash for their efforts include Barry Greenstein, Daniel Negreanu, Eugene Katchalov, David Benyamine, Doyle Brunson, and ESPN commentator Norman Chad. Andy Bloch, who also won a stud bracelet this WSOP in Event 7: $1,500 Seven Card Stud, was eliminated last night just after making the money.

Throughout all of the buzz in the Amazon room, there remains one name on everybody's lips: Phil. Whether it is eleven-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth or eight-time bracelet winner Phil Ivey depends on who you talk to. The two champions are coming into the field with almost equal stacks with Ivey sitting on 234,000 and Hellmuth on 233,000. Ivey skipped last year's WSOP and his last bracelet win occurred in 2010 when he defeated Bill Chen heads up in Event #37: $3,000 H.O.R.S.E..

Hellmuth, on the other hand, had a roller coaster of a year in 2011, finishing second in three separate bracelet events. Coming so close and not being able to clinch a twelfth bracelet no doubt had a harrowing effect on Hellmuth, and he will certainly be playing to win once again this year. Most notably from last year's WSOP, Hellmuth's final second place finish occurred when he lost heads up to Brian Rast in Event #55: $50,000 Poker Player's Championship.

As you watch today's exciting coverage, if you find yourself confused on the rules of Stud Eight or better, or simply need a refresher, be sure to check out our rules page.

We're moments away from the players hitting the felt, so be sure to stay tuned to PokerNews for all of the latest updates on the exciting conclusion to this bracelet event!

Tags: Adam Friedman Phil Hellmuth Phil Ivey