Level: 27
Blinds: 30,000/60,000
Ante: 15,000
2018 World Series of Poker
Event #23: $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship
Day: 3
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2018 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$893,000
Entries
95
Level
28
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
20,000
Break
Level 26
: 25,000/50,000, 15,000 ante
Players are going on a ten-minute break.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,300,000 | 200,000 |
|
1,450,000 | -200,000 |
Wattel Check-Raise Closes the Gap Some More
Level 26
: 25,000/50,000, 15,000 ante
Brian Rast raised to 125,000 and Mike Wattel called. Wattel drew two while Rast drew one.
Wattel checked and Rast continued for 180,000. Wattel then check-raised to 550,000 and Rast folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
3,100,000 | -100,000 |
|
|
1,650,000 | 100,000 |
Wattel Doubles Again
Level 26
: 25,000/50,000, 15,000 ante
Mike Wattel moved all in on the button. Brian Rast called for 680,000. Wattel and Rast each drew a card. Rast offered to go first and showed 
. Wattel had 
. Rast mucked a seven and sweated a three-side diamond but it was the 
. Wattel got a to make a ten-low to double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
3,350,000 | -650,000 |
|
|
1,400,000 | 650,000 |
Cards Back in the Air
Level 26
: 25,000/50,000, 15,000 ante
The cards are back in the air with Brian Rast continuing to hold a commanding chip lead over opponent Mike Wattel.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
4,000,000 | |
|
|
750,000 |
Break Time
Level 26
: 25,000/50,000, 15,000 ante
Players have agreed on a short break while tournament staff corrects an issue with the stage.
Wattel's Shove Forces Rast Out
Level 26
: 25,000/50,000, 15,000 ante
Mike Wattel raised to 125,000 and Brian Rast called. Rast drew one and Wattel drew two.
Rast bet 50,000 and Wattel pulled a face before thinking a while and moving all in for 565,000. Rast took his time with his decision but eventually folded, with Wattel chipping up to 18 big blinds.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
3,800,000 | -100,000 |
|
|
950,000 | 100,000 |
Wattel Gets One
Level 26
: 25,000/50,000, 15,000 ante
Mike Wattel raised to 125,000 and Brian Rast defended and asked for a card. Wattel didn't need one. Rast checked. Wattel bet 350,000, about half of what he started the hand with. Rast mucked his hand, finally allowing Wattel to take one down.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
3,900,000 | -115,000 |
|
|
850,000 | 100,000 |
One Way Traffic
Level 26
: 25,000/50,000, 15,000 ante
There hasn't been a draw yet in heads-up play, with Rast raising and taking down the pot every hand. He's also received his fair share of walks, meaning his chip lead has grown significantly with Wattel left with less than 15 big blinds.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
4,000,000 | 250,000 |
|
|
750,000 | -250,000 |
Dario Sammartino Eliminated in 3rd Place ($114,023)
Level 26
: 25,000/50,000, 15,000 ante
Brian Rast shoved all in from the small blind, putting Dario Sammartino at risk for 735,000. Sammartino peeked at his cards and slid in some chips. Rast patted with 
and Sammartino had a draw to 
. He paired his three to hit the rail in third.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
3,750,000 | 750,000 |
|
|
1,000,000 | -100,000 |
|
Busted |