2021 World Series of Poker

Event #21: $1,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better
Day: 1
Event Info

2021 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
akq73
Prize
$170,269
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$855,735
Entries
641
Level Info
Level
35
Blinds
0 / 0
Ante
0
Players Info - Day 1
Entries
641
Players Left
199

Laplante Takes Small Pot

Level 4
Ryan Laplante
Ryan Laplante

WSOP champion Ryan Laplante is in the room and he is looking for his second title. Laplante previously won a gold bracelet in the $565 Pot-Limit Omaha event in 2016.

Omaha Hi-Lo

Laplante raised from a middle position and a player in the big blind called.

The flop was {6-Diamonds}{5-Spades}{6-Clubs}. Laplante led with a bet.

"Monster pot developing," he said.

The player in the big blind folded and Laplante took a small pot early in Day 1.

Player Chips Progress
Ryan Laplante us
Ryan Laplante
WSOP 1X Winner
22,500 22,500

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Zyrin Back Above Starting Stack

Level 4

Big O

Players in the cutoff and on the button called and Anatolii Zyrin raised to 500 from the small blind. The big blind called and the limping players came along.

The flop was {9-Diamonds}{j-Diamonds}{4-Diamonds} and Zyrin led out for 1,000. The big blind player and the player in the cutoff got out of the way and the button made the call.

The turn was {2-Spades} and Zyrin fired a pot bet of 5,300. The button folded and Zyrin took another pot to continue his run after falling behind early.

Player Chips Progress
Anatolii Zyrin ru
Anatolii Zyrin
Defending Champion
WSOP 2X Winner
33,200 16,400

Tags: Anatolii Zyrin

Level: 4

Pot-Limit Blinds: 100/200 Ante:200
Limit Blinds: 200/300
Limits: 300/600

PokerNews Podcast: Koon Gets WSOP Monkey Off His Back, Engel & Bronshtein Win Big

Level 3
PokerNews Podcast
PokerNews Podcast

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt and Chad Holloway come to you from the 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

They bring you up to speed on all the big stories and winners from the series including recent GGPoker Ambassador Jason Koon getting the bracelet money off his back and a former WSOP Main Event champ claiming the Mixed Game Festival $30,000 Platinum Pass.

They also chat about early champs bolstered by behind-the-scenes interviews with winners including Koon, Ari Engel, and Yuval Bronshtein. Plus, they chat with online crusher Henri 'buttonclickr' Puustinen, who is considered one of the best heads-up players in the world.

Click here to listen to the new PN Podcast!

Chip Stacks from Around the Room

Level 3

Derek McMaster is off to a good start early in Day 1 action.

Player Chips Progress
Derek McMaster us
Derek McMaster
WSOP 1X Winner
50,800 25,800
Daniel Raitani us
Daniel Raitani
44,500 44,500
Carlos Andino us
Carlos Andino
38,700 38,700
Scott Abrams us
Scott Abrams
Day 2 Chip Leader
WSOP 1X Winner
36,500 36,500
Megan Moore us
Megan Moore
33,000 33,000
Russell Clayton us
Russell Clayton
18,000 18,000
Anatolii Zyrin ru
Anatolii Zyrin
Defending Champion
WSOP 2X Winner
16,800 -2,400
Chris Vitch us
Chris Vitch
15,400 -9,600

Tags: Derek McMasterDaniel RaitaniMegan MooreChris VitchRussell ClaytonScott AbramsCarlos AndinoAnatolii Zyrin

Level: 3

Pot-Limit Blinds: 100/200 Ante: 200
Limit Blinds: 200/300
Limits: 300/600

Zyrin Splits

Level 2

Big O

With 2,100 in the pot and {a-Hearts}{k-Hearts}{2-Diamonds} on the board, a player in the small blind checked. Another player in middle position checked and Anatolii Zyrin bet 2,100 from the button. Both players called.

The turn was {7-Hearts} and all three players checked. The river was {7-Diamonds}.

Action checked to Zyrin again and he bet 1,000. Both players called.

Zyrin turned over {a-Clubs}{j-Hearts}{2-Hearts}{5-Clubs}{4-Diamonds} for aces and twos. The player in the small blind mucked and the player in middle position turned over {a-Diamonds}{q-Diamonds}{8-Hearts}{4-Clubs}{3-Spades} to take the low and split the pot.

Player Chips Progress
Anatolii Zyrin ru
Anatolii Zyrin
Defending Champion
WSOP 2X Winner
19,200 -5,800

Tags: Anatolii Zyrin