2019 World Series of Poker

Event #5: 50th Annual High Roller - $50,000 No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 4
Event Info

2019 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
aj
Prize
$1,484,085
Event Info
Buy-in
$50,000
Prize Pool
$5,280,000
Entries
110
Level Info
Level
23
Blinds
125,000 / 250,000
Ante
250,000

Hands #133-137: Soverel Doubles With Kings

Level 22 : 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Hand #133: Ben Heath made it 5.4 million from the button, effectively putting both blinds all in. Soverel called from the small blind for 2.8 million and Dmitry Yurasov folded his big blind.

Ben Heath: {6-Spades}{6-Hearts}
Sam Soverel: {k-Spades}{k-Hearts}

The board ran out an uneventful {a-Hearts}{a-Clubs}{4-Diamonds} {q-Clubs} {5-Clubs} and Soverel doubled to 6.2 million. Yurasov the shortest with 5.2 million while Heath dropped to 8.8 million after the hand.

Hand #134: Andrew Lichtenberger received a walk in the big blind.

Hand #135: Lichtenberger limped in from the small blind and Heath checked in the big blind. On {q-Hearts}{j-Diamonds}{6-Spades} and Lichtenberger bet 200,000. Heath called and saw Lichtenberger check on the {k-Clubs} turn. Heath checked behind. {6-Hearts} on the river and both checked. Lichtenberger showed {j-Hearts}{7-Hearts} and Heath mucked.

Hand #136: Lichtenberger raised to 475,000 from the button and took down the blinds and ante.

Hand #137: Lichtenberger raised to 450,000 and everyone folded.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Andrew Lichtenberger us
Andrew Lichtenberger
14,600,000
1,700,000
1,700,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Ben Heath gb
Ben Heath
8,100,000
-3,600,000
-3,600,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Sam Soverel us
Sam Soverel
5,700,000
2,800,000
2,800,000
WSOP 2X Winner
Profile photo of Dmitry Yurasov ru
Dmitry Yurasov
4,700,000
-900,000
-900,000
WSOP 2X Winner

Tags: Andrew LichtenbergerBen HeathDmitry YurasovSam Soverel

Hands #138-142: Heath Puts Lichtenberger in the Tank

Level 22 : 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Hand #138: Dmitry Yurasov limped in from the small blind and Andrew Lichtenberger checked his option. The flop came {10-Hearts}{4-Spades}{2-Diamonds} and Yurasov led out for 300,000. Lichtenberger called and the {9-Diamonds} paired the board on the turn. Yurasov tossed in another large bet of 800,000 and Lichtenberger finally relinquished his cards.

Hand #139: Lichtenberger just called from the small blind and Ben Heath opted to see a flop. The flop fell {7-Hearts}{4-Clubs}{2-Spades} and both players checked to the {7-Diamonds} on the turn. Lichtenberger tossed in a bet of 250,000 and Heath called to see the {5-Diamonds} on the river.

Lichtenberger fired out another 450,000 only to have Heath raise to 1,600,000. Lichtenberger used up a time extension but finally came to the conclusion of folding and conceding the pot to Heath.

Hand #140: Lichtenberger raised it up to 475,000 on the button and Sam Soverel called from the big blind. The flop came {7-Clubs}{3-Clubs}{2-Clubs} and Soverel check-folded to a bet of 250,000 from Lichtenberger.

Hand #141: Ben Heath jammed all in on the button and both of the blinds quickly folded.

Hand #142: Andrew Lichtenberger received a walk in the big blind.

Player Chips Progress
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Andrew Lichtenberger
13,900,000
-700,000
-700,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Ben Heath gb
Ben Heath
9,400,000
1,300,000
1,300,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Sam Soverel us
Sam Soverel
4,900,000
-800,000
-800,000
WSOP 2X Winner
Profile photo of Dmitry Yurasov ru
Dmitry Yurasov
4,900,000
200,000
200,000
WSOP 2X Winner

Tags: Andrew LichtenbergerBen HeathDmitry YurasovSam Soverel

Dmitry Yurasov Eliminated in 4th Place ($458,138)

Level 22 : 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante
Dmitry Yurasov
Dmitry Yurasov

Hand #143: Sam Soverel opened for 400,000 first to act and Dmitry Yurasov shoved for 4.93 million right next to him. Andrew Lichtenberger quickly folded his small blind but Ben Heath in the big blind asked for a count.

Heath thought about it for a bit, glanced over to Soverel, and tossed in a time bank card to gain 30 seconds of extra time. Soverel, not fully paying attention it seemed, instantly mucked his cards out of turn as soon as Heath tossed in the time bank card.

With now just facing Yurasov's shove and not having to worry about Soverel, Heath called right away.

Yurasov, not happy with Soverel mucking out of turn, angrily stood up, almost tossing his chair in the process. Soverel apologized before the two tabled their cards.

Dmitry Yurasov: {a-Diamonds}{10-Diamonds}
Ben Heath: {a-Hearts}{q-Hearts}

The board ran out {j-Diamonds}{5-Clubs}{k-Hearts} {3-Hearts} {5-Hearts} and Yurasov exited the tournament area, busting in fourth place for $458,138. The remaining three players are now guaranteed $640,924. The runner-up is to receive $917,232 while the winner awaits $1,484,085.

Click here for more on this controversial hand, including Isaac Haxton calling for Soverel's disqualification, in PokerNews' latest The Muck.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Ben Heath gb
Ben Heath
14,800,000
5,400,000
5,400,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Andrew Lichtenberger us
Andrew Lichtenberger
13,800,000
-100,000
-100,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Sam Soverel us
Sam Soverel
4,500,000
-400,000
-400,000
WSOP 2X Winner
Profile photo of Dmitry Yurasov ru
Dmitry Yurasov
Busted
WSOP 2X Winner

Tags: Andrew LichtenbergerBen HeathDmitry YurasovSam Soverel

Hands #144-146: Lichtenberger Checks Down Top Pair

Level 22 : 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Hand #144: Andrew Lichtenberger raised to 475,000 on the button and Sam Soverel defended from the big blind. The flop came {10-Spades}{3-Hearts}{3-Clubs} and Soverel check-folded to a bet of 350,000 from Lichtenberger.

Hand #145: Ben Heath opened to 450,000 on the button and Soverel called from the small blind. The flop fell {j-Hearts}{10-Diamonds}{5-Clubs} and Soverel checked to Heath who checked it back. The turn was the {7-Spades} and both players checked to the {7-Hearts} on the river. Soverel led out for 750,000 and Heath laid his cards down.

Hand #146: Lichtenberger limped in from the small blind and Heath checked his option. The flop fell {k-Hearts}{4-Spades}{3-Hearts} and both players checked to the {j-Clubs} on the turn. Two more checks and the {q-Spades} appeared on the river. The two players opted to check it down and Lichtenberger tabled {k-Spades}{9-Diamonds} for top pair to claim the pot.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Andrew Lichtenberger us
Andrew Lichtenberger
14,600,000
800,000
800,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Ben Heath gb
Ben Heath
13,900,000
-900,000
-900,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Sam Soverel us
Sam Soverel
4,700,000
200,000
200,000
WSOP 2X Winner

Tags: Andrew LichtenbergerBen HeathSam Soverel

Level: 23

Blinds: 125,000/250,000

Ante: 250,000

Hands #147-150: Lichtenberger Gives Seven-Deuce a Try

Level 23 : 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

Hand #147: Andrew Lichtenberger made it 550,000 from the button and Sam Soverel called from the big blind. The flop of {5-Spades}{9-Clubs}{k-Spades} had Soverel check. Lichtenberger bet 425,000 and Soverel called. On the {10-Hearts} turn, with 2.33 million in the middle, both players checked. The {j-Clubs} completed the board and another two checks later, Lichtenberger took it down showing {10-Clubs}{8-Spades}.

Hand #148: Soverel in the small blind limped in for an additional 125,000, Lichtenberger checked his big blind. The flop brought the two {q-Spades}{5-Spades}{8-Clubs} and Soverel checked. Lichtenberger bet 275,000 and Soverel called. The {3-Diamonds} hit the turn and Soverel checked once more. Lichtenberger bet 725,000 this time around. That was enough to win him the pot as Soverel folded.

Hand #149: After Soverel folded, Lichtenberger raised to 900,000 from the small blind. Heath committed the additional 650,000 to see a flop. On {8-Hearts}{j-Spades}{3-Clubs}, they both checked so the {6-Spades} on the turn was seen for free and they checked again. The {a-Hearts} on the river saw Lichtenberger bet 1.8 million. Heath called almost instantly.

Lichtenberger showed {7-Clubs}{2-Clubs}, Heath took it down with the {a-Clubs}{7-Hearts}.

Hand #150: Lichtenberger raised to 550,000 from the button. Sam Soverel called from the big blind. Soverel checked on {7-Hearts}{10-Diamonds}{4-Diamonds} and Lichtenberger bet 425,000. Soverel folded.

Tags: Andrew LichtenbergerSam Soverel

Sam Soverel Eliminated in 3rd Place ($640,924)

Level 23 : 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
Sam Soverel
Sam Soverel

Hand #151: Ben Heath was first to act and opened for 575,000. Over in the small blind, Sam Soverel three-bet to 1.5 million. Big blind Lichtenberger folded right away. Heath shoved for 2.15 million effectively and Soverel called for the 650,000 he had behind.

Ben Heath: {a-Diamonds}{k-Spades}
Sam Soverel: {k-Hearts}{j-Hearts}

The flop of {q-Spades}{6-Hearts}{9-Hearts} made for a lot of potential for Soverel with his pair outs now complemented by a gutshot and flush draw.

The {4-Spades} turn and {5-Diamonds} river, though, brought no help to Soverel and he exited in third place for $640,924. A total of $1,484,085 awaits the winner with both players having already locked up $917,232.

Player Chips Progress
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Ben Heath
18,850,000
4,950,000
4,950,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Andrew Lichtenberger us
Andrew Lichtenberger
14,150,000
-450,000
-450,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Sam Soverel us
Sam Soverel
Busted
WSOP 2X Winner

Tags: Andrew LichtenbergerBen HeathSam Soverel

Hands #152-157: Lichtenberger Brings it Back to Even

Level 23 : 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

Hand #152: Andrew Lichtenberger folded the button and Ben Heath received a walk.

Hand #153: Heath folded the button and Lichtenberger picked up the pot.

Hand #154: Lichtenberger raised to 650,000 and Heath called. The flop came {k-Diamonds}{j-Spades}{10-Hearts} and both players checked to the {4-Diamonds} on the turn. Another two checks and the {3-Spades} completed the board. Heath led out for 300,000 and Lichtenberger quickly called. Heath tabled {7-Clubs}{5-Clubs} for absolutely nothing and Lichtenberger took down the pot with {q-Diamonds}{4-Spades}.

Hand #155: Heath folded his button again and Lichtenberger picked up some more chips.

Hand #156: Lichtenberger made it 650,000 on the button and Heath defended. The flop fell {a-Spades}{a-Diamonds}{k-Diamonds} and Heath checked to Lichtenberger who continued for 325,000. Heath called and the {6-Hearts} landed on the turn. Heath checked again and Lichtenberger counted out a bet of 1,400,000. Heath folded this time and Lichtenberger took over the chip lead.

Hand #157: Heath opened to 575,000 and Lichtenberger quickly folded.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Ben Heath gb
Ben Heath
16,800,000
-2,050,000
-2,050,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Andrew Lichtenberger us
Andrew Lichtenberger
16,200,000
2,050,000
2,050,000
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: Andrew LichtenbergerBen Heath

Hands #158-162: Some Pre-Flop Three-Bets

Level 23 : 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

Hand #158: Andrew Lichtenberger made it 650,000 and Ben Heath three-bet to 2.4 million. Lichtenberger folded instantly.

Hand #159: Heath raised to 575,000 and Lichtenberger called. On the flop of {j-Clubs}{4-Hearts}{10-Hearts}, Lichtenberger checked. Heath bet 475,000 and Lichtenberger called. The {6-Spades} on the turn had Lichtenberger check again. This time, Heath checked behind so the {k-Spades} on the river was seen for free. Lichtenberger bet 1.8 million into 2.35 million and Heath folded right away.

Hand #160: Lichtenberger made it 650,000 from the button and Heath called. The two got {2-Hearts}{j-Hearts}{6-Diamonds} to work with and Heath checked. Lichtenberger bet 425,000 and Heath folded right away.

Hand #161: Heath opened for 575,000 but folded to Lichtenberger's 2.2 million three-bet.

Hand #162: Lichtenberger raised to 650,000 and Heath called. They both checked on {5-Clubs}{9-Spades}{6-Hearts}. The {7-Hearts} turn saw Heath bet 875,000 and Lichtenberger folded.

Player Chips Progress
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Andrew Lichtenberger
17,400,000
1,200,000
1,200,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Ben Heath gb
Ben Heath
15,600,000
-1,200,000
-1,200,000
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: Ben HeathAndrew Lichtenberger