Event #23: $1,500 Eight Game Mix
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2019 World Series of Poker
Event #23: $1,500 Eight Game Mix
Day: 1
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2019 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$826,200
Entries
612
Level
31
Limits
100,000 / 200,000
Ante
0
Another Test of Versatility Starts Today as Event #23: $1,500 Eight Game Mix Kicks Off
Following the $1,500 versions of Dealer's Choice and H.O.R.S.E. events that have both found their winners earlier this week, the mixed-game action at 2019 World Series of Poker now moves on to Event #23: $1,500 Eight Game Mix, a three-day event which starts today at 3 p.m. local time.
The variety of disciplines included in 8-Game allows the participants to showcase their prowess in both limit and big bet games with the traditional H.O.R.S.E. disciplines enhanced by the presence of No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, and 2-7 Triple Draw. The event rules allow players an optional single re-entry should they need it.
This year marks the fifth time the $1,500 8-Game Mix has been included among bracelet events, with the debut edition won by none other than Phil Ivey back in 2014. The tournament then had a one-year hiatus before returning to the schedule in 2016, and it has become a permanent fixture ever since then.
The turnouts for the event undoubtedly prove the popularity of the $1,500 8-Game. Each of the previous four appearances on WSOP schedule resulted in a field attacking 500 entries, always falling just short of the mark. Paul Volpe, Ron Ware, and Philip Long have followed in Ivey's footsteps and emerged as champions.
| Year | Winner | Country | First prize | Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Phil Ivey | United States | $166,986 | 485 |
| 2016 | Paul Volpe | United States | $149,943 | 491 |
| 2017 | Ron Ware | United States | $145,577 | 472 |
| 2018 | Philip Long | United Kingdom | $147,348 | 481 |
PokerNews will provide live updates from the 8-Game battle from start to finish so make sure to come back at 3 p.m. for the hand histories.
Level: 1
Limit Flop / Draw: 50/100
Stud Games: 25-ante, 25 bring-in, 100 completion
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 25/50 / 50-ante
Familiar Faces Early in the Field
Level 1
: 100/200, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 |
Smith Looks into Boat
Level 1
: 100/200, 0 ante
Stud
Dan Smith had aces out on sixth street and he bet against an opponent whose board showed a pair of sevens. Smith then fired on seventh again and his opponent raised. Smith gave it some thought and then called, but mucked after his opponent showed a full house.
Dan Smith: 
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Opponent: 
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| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
9,200 | 9,200 |
Finne Barrels in Razz
Level 1
: 100/200, 0 ante
Razz
Tim Finne completed with a five and a player to his left called with a queen. Finne barreled on fourth and fifth street and his opponent figured it was time to give up when Finne received another low card on fifth.
Tim Finne: / 
Opponent: / 
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
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10,200 | 200 |
Long's Strong Board Is No Good
Level 1
: 100/200, 0 ante
Razz
Defending champion Philip Long was betting into the pot by the time the action was picked up. Long's board was tasty as he had three wheel cards out. But so was the board of Lisa Ahumada who called with three wheel cards of her own.
"Wow, strong boards," Long observed.
Long peeled a nine and Ahumada a ten and Ahumada call two more bets, prompting a showdown. Long announced he had a seven but his smooth seven finished second to Ahumada's rough six.
Long: 
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Ahumada: 
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| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
8,500 | -1,500 |
Solid Start for Bhargava
Level 1
: 100/200, 0 ante
Razz
Sachin Bhargava has already added some chips to his stack, increasing his belongings to 11,800. Bhargava recently won a pot in a hand of razz with the action seen from fifth street where Bhargava bet and got called by Rostislav Tsodikov. Both players tapped the felt on the following street and Tsodikov announced a ten. Bhargava had him beat with a seven.
Bhargava: /
Tsodikov: /
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
11,800 | |
|
9,700 |
Some More Notable Arrivals
Level 1
: 100/200, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 |
Chow Turns a Set
Level 1
: 100/200, 0 ante
Limit Hold'em
Gregory Donatelli raised in the first position and his neighbor Michael Chow called. Kenna James joined them from the small blind and they went to the 
flop where James led out, receiving two calls.
The turn was the 
and the action was checked to Chow who bet and both of his opponents called to see the 
river. Chow fired one more bet in position and only Donatelli looked him up.
James predicted Chow would roll over a flush but he showed 
instead. Nonetheless, his hand was strong enough to beat Donatelli.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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10,500 | 10,500 |
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9,000 | 9,000 |
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8,900 | -1,100 |