2021 World Series of Poker

Event #38: $50,000 High Roller
Day: 3
Event Info

2021 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
kj
Prize
$1,132,968
Event Info
Buy-in
$50,000
Prize Pool
$3,877,875
Entries
81
Level Info
Level
19
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
160,000
Players Info - Day 3
Entries
5
Players Left
1

Event #38: $50,000 High Roller

Day 3 Completed

Michael Addamo Wins Third Gold Bracelet in Event #38: $50,000 High Roller ($1,132,968)

Level 19 : 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante
Michael Addamo
Michael Addamo

Michael Addamo took home his third World Series of Poker gold bracelet and a $1,132,968 first-place prize after topping an elite 81-player field and defeating Justin Bonomo heads-up in the 2021 WSOP Event #38: $50,000 High Roller.

Addamo is a regular in high-stakes tournaments and is no stranger to success – having already cashed for over $14 million prior to this victory according to The Hendon Mob. The year 2021 has been a career year for the Aussie native, having won three PokerGO Tour tournaments back in September for a combined $5.2 million in earnings alone. That includes winning a pair of Poker Masters tournaments to win the coveted purple jacket and then taking down the Super High Roller Bowl VI for $3.4 million.

Addamo also now joins a select club of three-time bracelet winners alongside Antonio Esfandiari, Joe McKeehen, and Bonomo himself, to name a few.

Addamo remained humble in victory — mostly attributing his resounding success in the past couple of months to luck.

"Obviously there's some skill involved, but winning this much is really attributed to luck in the end, so it's very fortunate. I play a strategy where I put a lot of big bets in. That's no secret. Sometimes you're going to be out in the first level and sometimes you're gonna build up a big stack."

On being regarded as one of the best tournament players by his peers, Addamo had this to say:

"It does put some pressure on me. If you sort of internalize and believe that, you can become complacent. I try to just stay humble and not to let it get to my head and keep working and studying."

Event #38: $50,000 High Roller Final Table Results

PlacePlayerCountryPrize (USD)
1Michael AddamoAustralia$1,132,968
2Justin BonomoUnited States$700,228
3Gal YifrachUnited States$495,305
4Erik SeidelUnited States$358,665
5Chris HunichenUnited States$266,031
6Bin WengUnited States$202,236
7Sam SoverelUnited States$157,666
8Mustapha KanitItaly$126,141
9Leonard MaueGermany$103,635

Final Table Action

Addamo entered Day 3 with a commanding chip lead over the remaining players and quickly continued to add to his stack by knocking out Chris Hunichen and Erik Seidel within the first level. After doubling Gal Yifrach up on two separate occasions, Addamo sent Yifrach to the rail in third place after his pocket eights held up against the ace-seven of Yifrach after getting all-in preflop.

Justin Bonomo
Justin Bonomo

Heads-up play began with Addamo enjoying a slight chip lead over Bonomo, but the tides quickly turned in Bonomo's favor after Addamo called Bonomo with ace-high and lost in a sizable pot.

It wouldn't take long after that, however, for Addamo to regain the chip lead after winning a series of smaller pots that would eventually culminate in Bonomo four-bet shoving with ten-nine and getting called by Addamo with king-jack. Addamo ended up rivering a straight in dramatic fashion after losing the lead on the turn to seal his victory.

Congratulations to Michael Addamo on winning the 2021 Event #38: $50,000 High Roller for $1,132,968!

Check out our 2021 WSOP Hub here!

Tags: Antonio EsfandiariChris HunichenErik SeidelJoe McKeehenJonathan DuhamelJustin BonomoMichael Addamo

Justin Bonomo Eliminated in 2nd Place ($700,228)

Level 19 : 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante
Justin Bonomo
Justin Bonomo

In what would be the final hand of the tournament, Justin Bonomo raised to 450,000 on the button and Michael Addamo three-bet to 1.8 million. Bonomo shoved for 11.3 million and Addamo called after thinking for over a minute to put Bonomo at risk.

Michael Addamo: {k-Hearts}{j-Hearts}
Justin Bonomo: {10-Diamonds}{9-Spades}

The flop came {q-Diamonds}{j-Clubs}{10-Hearts} — keeping Addamo out in front, but the {10-Spades} turn vaulted Bonomo into the lead with trip tens.

A tournament-ending {a-Clubs} completed the board — giving Addamo Broadway and eliminating Bonomo in second place.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Michael Addamo au
Michael Addamo
24,300,000
12,200,000
12,200,000
WSOP 4X Winner
Profile photo of Justin Bonomo us
Justin Bonomo
Busted
WSOP 3X Winner
Run It Once

Tags: Justin BonomoMichael Addamo

PokerNews Podcast: Phil Hellmuth Talks 16th Bracelet; Mike Matusow in PHoF?

Level 19 : 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante
PokerNews Podcast
PokerNews Podcast

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Jesse Fullen and Chad Holloway come to you from the 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP)!

The biggest story was that of Phil Hellmuth finally breaking through and capturing his record-extending 16th WSOP gold bracelet. Find out what he had to say in his winner interview with the media after his victory.

Other stories include bracelet wins by Chance Kornuth, David "Bakes" Baker, and Ryan “Santasbzack2” Stoker. Plus, you can hear bracelet winner interviews from Jim Collopy, Mike Noori, Anthony Koutsos, and Karolis Sereika.

Finally, find out how PokerNews pissed off Mike Matusow in regards to the Poker Hall of Fame nominations, which leads to Jesse and Chad sharing their thoughts on "The Mouth" as well as the other 10 finalists. Who stands the best chance of being inducted? Find out here.

Listen to the New PokerNews Podcast Here!

Bonomo Finds a Fold

Level 19 : 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante

Michael Addamo raised to 480,000 and Justin Bonomo called.

The flop was {6-Clubs}{7-Hearts}{8-Clubs} and both players checked.

The turn was {7-Spades} and Bonomo fired an 800,000 bet. Addamo called and the river was {10-Hearts}.

Bonomo checked the river and Addamo went into the tank before betting 3.4 million. Bonomo thought it over for more than three minutes before finally getting away from the hand.

Player Chips Progress
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Justin Bonomo
12,200,000
-2,400,000
-2,400,000
WSOP 3X Winner
Run It Once
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Michael Addamo
12,100,000
2,400,000
2,400,000
WSOP 4X Winner

Tags: Justin BonomoMichael Addamo

Bonomo Takes The Lead

Level 19 : 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante

Justin Bonomo limped on the button and Michael Addamo raised to 800,000. Bonomo called.

The flop came {5-Clubs}{5-Diamonds}{4-Diamonds} and Addamo continued for 440,000. Bonomo called.

The {10-Diamonds} came on the turn and Addamo checked to Bonomo, who bet 750,000, Addamo called.

The {6-Spades} completed the board and Addamo checked once more — prompting Bonomo to fire two million into the middle.

Addamo called and Bonomo turned over {10-Clubs}{8-Clubs} to beat Addamo's {a-Spades}{9-Hearts} and take the pot.

Player Chips Progress
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Justin Bonomo
14,600,000
2,800,000
2,800,000
WSOP 3X Winner
Run It Once
Profile photo of Michael Addamo au
Michael Addamo
9,700,000
-2,800,000
-2,800,000
WSOP 4X Winner

Tags: Justin BonomoMichael Addamo

Gal Yifrach Eliminated in 3rd Place ($495,305)

Level 19 : 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante
Gal Yifrach
Gal Yifrach

Gal Yifrach limped in from the small blind and Michael Addamo raised to 520,000 from the big blind. Yifrach three-bet shoved for 3.8 million and Addamo called.

Gal Yifrach: {a-Diamonds}{7-Clubs}
Michael Addamo: {8-Spades}{8-Diamonds}

The board ran out {6-Spades}{3-Spades}{4-Diamonds}{k-Spades}{a-Spades} and the river spade completed a flush to knock Yifrach out of the tournament in third place.

Player Chips Progress
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Michael Addamo
12,500,000
3,800,000
3,800,000
WSOP 4X Winner
Profile photo of Justin Bonomo us
Justin Bonomo
11,800,000
-100,000
-100,000
WSOP 3X Winner
Run It Once
Profile photo of Gal Yifrach us
Gal Yifrach
Busted
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: Gal YifrachMichael Addamo

Bonomo Applies Pressure

Level 19 : 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante

Justin Bonomo raised to 350,000 from the button and Michael Addamo called from the big blind.

The flop was {7-Clubs}{5-Clubs}{k-Diamonds} and Addamo checked.

Bonomo continued for 300,000 and Addamo folded. Bonomo grabs a small pot to extend his lead further.

Player Chips Progress
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Justin Bonomo
11,900,000
700,000
700,000
WSOP 3X Winner
Run It Once
Profile photo of Michael Addamo au
Michael Addamo
8,700,000
-300,000
-300,000
WSOP 4X Winner
Profile photo of Gal Yifrach us
Gal Yifrach
3,800,000
-400,000
-400,000
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: Justin BonomoMichael Addamo

Level: 19

Blinds: 80,000/160,000

Ante: 160,000