Event #2: $25,000 H.O.R.S.E. Day 2 | 2021 World Series of Poker

10-01-2021 20:21 UTC-7

Wallace Eliminated in Three-Way All-In

Christian Zetzsche

Level 16

Razz

Marco Johnson: / /
Chris Wallace: / /
Ben Yu: / /

Capped on third street, they also capped it on fourth when Chris Wallace raised and then four-bet. He was called by three-bettor Marco Johnson and Ben Yu stuck around with a jack showing. On fifth street, Johnson bet and Wallace called all-in for the last 2,000, Yu called. Johnson then bet sixth and called all-in when Yu raised.

Yu had a seven-five draw but missed while Wallace was drawing dead already. Johnson won with a nine-seven and essentially tripled up while Yu was left very short.

Player	Chips	Progress
Marco Johnson	520,000 320,000	320,000

Ben Yu	36,000 -269,000	-269,000

Chris Wallace	Busted

Tags: Ben Yu Chris Wallace Marco Johnson

10-01-2021 17:42 UTC-7

Chidwick Eliminated by Baker

Christian Zetzsche

Level 14

Stud Hi-Lo

Stephen Chidwick: / /
David "ODB" Baker: / /

A raising war on fourth street got the short stack of Stephen Chidwick in the middle. At that point he had a pair of sevens and was dominated by the pair of nines of David "ODB" Baker. Neither player improved on any of the remaining streets and Chidwick was sent to the rail in 41st place.

Player	Chips	Progress
David "ODB" Baker	400,000 90,000	90,000

Stephen Chidwick	Busted

Tags: David "ODB" Baker Stephen Chidwick

10-01-2021 15:47 UTC-7

Gaspard Crushes Rotholz

Christian Zetzsche

Level 12

Limit Hold'em

In a battle big blind versus button, Jean Gaspard bet the flop, the turn and the river. Hal Rotholz called it down and mucked when Gaspard tabled the for kings and queens.

"You are crushing me," Rotholz admitted and Gaspard replied "you are putting the chips in, you are crushing you."

After some more chatter, Gaspard admitted "I don't know how good I am but I am very lucky." The early stages of Day 2 have certainly propelled Gaspard to a bigger stack while Rotholz has been all but sent to the ropes.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jean Gaspard	820,000 80,000	80,000

Hal Rotholz	50,000 -55,000	-55,000

Tags: Hal Rotholz Jean Gaspard

10-01-2021 12:52 UTC-7

Stacked Field In Contention for Day 2 of Event #2: $25,000 H.O.R.S.E.

Christian Zetzsche

Mike Matusow sits fifth in chips after Day 1

The second day of the 2021 World Series of Poker will see one of the first highlights of the series one step closer to the conclusion. Out of a field of 73 entries, only 47 players bagged up chips in Event #2: $25,000 H.O.R.S.E. and among them were some of the biggest names of the international poker scene.

Mixed game specialists showcased their talents throughout ten levels of 60 minutes already. Chad Eveslage leads the Day 1 survivors with a stack of 860,000, which is well ahead of John Monnette (589,500) and Jean Gaspard (569,000). Other big names in the top 10 include Mike Matusow, Shaun Deeb and Randy Ohel.

A plethora of WSOP bracelet winners are in the mix to increase their tally including Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, Brian Rast, and Benny Glaser to name all but a few faces and a star-studded field. They will all aim to reach the paid money spots first and then start their journey to the final table.

The action resumes at 2pm local time in the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino and that's also when the registration will officially close.

Tags: Benny Glaser Brian Rast Chad Eveslage Daniel Negreanu Jean Gaspard John Monnette Mike Matusow Phil Hellmuth Randy Ohel Shaun Deeb