Event #66: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em
Day 1 Started
2018 World Series of Poker
Event #66: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 1
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2018 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$1,500
Entries
1,351
Level
30
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
10,000
Day 1 of Event #66: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Kicks Off Today
Last year Chris Klodnicki beat a 1,956-strong field to bag the top spot taking home $428,423 in prize money and winning his first bracelet at the same time.
After placing as runner-up in three bracelet events leading up this one, it turned out to be fourth time lucky for the American, who emerged victorious on an unquestioningly tough final table line-up that included Ben Zamani, Darren Elias and Kenny Hallaert. Time will tell whether Klodnicki will be able to defend his title or if there will be a new champion crowned in three day's time.
The tournament starts at 3p.m. local time, here at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, in the Brasilia Room. Players start with 7,500 chips and will play 10 60-minute levels today. There will be 15-minute breaks every two levels. Late registration is open for the first eight levels (12a.m.) so there is plenty of time for challengers to take their seat.
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Level: 1
Blinds: 25/50
Ante: 0
Shuffle Up and Deal
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
The tournament director has announced the ceremonial “shuffle up and deal” and cards are in the air in Brasilia Room.
Richard Dubini Took a Seat
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
In the field today and going along nicely is Richard Dubini. The Argentinian player made three WSOP final tables in his career and will try to catch his first gold bracelet.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
7,500 |
Ioakimides Off to a Strong Start
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
There were five players still in by the time the dealer laid out the 
flop.
Nick Vavalle led for 850 into a 1,600 pot and only Andros Ioakimides wanted to see another card. The turn came the 
and Vavalle bet again, making it 1,250 this time. Ioakimides came along.
The last card out was the 
, pairing the top card and both players checked and went to showdown.
Andros Ioakimides: 
Nick Vavalle: 
It was two pair for Ioakimides, who scooped the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
11,500 |
Some Notables in Brasilia Room
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
7,500 | 7,500 |
|
7,500 | 7,500 |
|
7,500 | 7,500 |
|
7,500 | 7,500 |
|
7,500 | 7,500 |
|
|
7,500 | 7,500 |
|
7,500 | 7,500 |
Boyd Amongst the Field
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
Dutch Boyd, who won his 1st WSOP bracelet in 2006, took a seat in this event and has a fresh stack of 7,500. He will be looking to win the 4th gold bracelet of his career.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
7,500 | 325 |
Arkadiy Tsinis in the Field
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
There are some more familiar faces who have taken their seats. Most notably, is bracelet winner Arkadiy Tsinis. Can he make this tournament his second WSOP victory?
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
7,500 | 7,500 |
|
7,500 | 7,500 |
|
7,500 | 7,500 |
|
7,500 | 7,500 |
Small Pot for Therme
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
On a raised pot, the board was showing 
and three players were involved. Jonathan Therme checked from the small blind and his opponent bet 250. The action folded back to Therme who made the call.
The turn brought the 
and went check-check. On the river , Therme bet 300 and it was enough to win the chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
7,900 |