Break
Level 18
: 6,000/12,000, 0 ante
The remaining 15 players are on a 15-minute break.
2021 World Series of Poker
Event #44: $3,000 6-Handed Limit Hold'em
Day: 2
Mike Matusow Eliminated in 16th Place ($6,668)
Level 18
: 6,000/12,000, 0 ante
Mike Matusow raised from the hijack and Kevin Erickson three-bet in the cutoff. John Cavanagh four-bet on the button and Matusow capped it. Both Erickson and Cavanagh called.
The flop came 
and Matusow led out with a bet. Erickson called and Cavanagh raised. Matusow pondered his decision for a minute before sticking in a three-bet. Erickson got out of the way and Cavanagh four-bet, putting Matusow at risk for his last 40,000 chips.
Mike Matusow: 
John Cavanagh: 
Matusow was in the lead and needed to dodge aces and spades. However, the 
on the turn right away left Matusow drawing dead to the 
on the river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
675,000 | 100,000 |
|
Busted |
Matusow Stays Alive on Miracle Two-Outer
Level 18
: 6,000/12,000, 0 ante
Mike Matusow raised from middle position, Steve Chanthabouasy called on the button, and Kevin Rand defended the big blind.
The flop came 
. Rand checked, Matusow bet, Chanthabouasy folded, and Rand called.
The turn was the 
and Rand led out with a bet. Matusow called off for his remaining 8,000 chips.
Mike Matusow: 
Kevin Rand: 
Matusow was in rough shape and could only stay alive with a river eight. The dealer burned and turned and put out the 
river to give Matusow trips.
Matusow jumped up suddenly and exclaimed "Did I just hit the f----- miracle out of the f----- blue sky!?", and quietly mouthed "wow", while stacking his chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
410,000 | -78,000 |
|
|
130,000 | 46,000 |
Henson Finds Value
Level 18
: 6,000/12,000, 0 ante
Justin Moeller raised from under the gun and Ray Henson three-bet on the button. Kosei Ichinose four-bet from the big blind, which got Moeller to fold but Henson called.
The flop came 
, and Ichinose led out with a bet. Henson called and the 
landed on the turn. Both players checked and the 
paired the board on the river.
Ichinose checked again and Henson threw in a bet after a brief pause. Ichinose thought for a moment before making the call. Henson tabled 
for two pair, and Ichinose mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
740,000 | -60,000 |
|
375,000 | 185,000 |
Christopher Hartman Eliminated in 17th Place ($6,668)
Level 18
: 6,000/12,000, 0 ante
According to players at the table, Christopher Hartman had gotten the rest of his chips in on the river against Ken Deng.
Christopher Hartman: 
Ken Deng: 
The exact board was unknown but Hartman had a pair but it was no good as Deng had turned a flush to take the pot and knock out Hartman.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
360,000 | 60,000 |
|
Busted |
Jesse Lonis Eliminated in 18th Place ($6,668)
Level 18
: 6,000/12,000, 0 ante
Jesse Lonis got the rest of his chips into the middle against Jared Woodin.
Jesse Lonis: 
Jared Woodin: 
The board ran out 
, and Lonis was gone.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
275,000 | 165,000 |
|
Busted |
Final Three Tables
Level 18
: 6,000/12,000, 0 ante
| Table | Seat | Player | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | 1 | Christopher Hartman | 60,000 |
| 406 | 2 | Ryan Hansen | 350,000 |
| 406 | 3 | Jared Woodin | 110,000 |
| 406 | 4 | Dirk Wenkemann | 400,000 |
| 406 | 5 | Ken Deng | 300,000 |
| 406 | 6 | Jesse Lonis | 50,000 |
| 414 | 1 | John Hoang | 520,000 |
| 414 | 2 | Kosei Ichinose | 800,000 |
| 414 | 3 | Justin Moeller | 560,000 |
| 414 | 4 | Kenny Hsiung | 605,000 |
| 414 | 5 | Nathan Baum | 290,000 |
| 414 | 6 | Ray Henson | 190,000 |
| 421 | 1 | Steve Chanthabouasy | 500,000 |
| 421 | 2 | Christopher Chung | 125,000 |
| 421 | 3 | Kevin Rand | 488,000 |
| 421 | 4 | Mike Matusow | 84,000 |
| 421 | 5 | Kevin Erickson | 610,000 |
| 421 | 6 | John Cavanagh | 575,000 |
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
800,000 | 395,000 |
|
610,000 | 90,000 |
|
605,000 | 525,000 |
|
|
575,000 | 215,000 |
|
560,000 | 75,000 |
|
520,000 | -200,000 |
|
500,000 | 275,000 |
|
|
488,000 | 98,000 |
|
400,000 | -10,000 |
|
|
350,000 | -20,000 |
|
|
300,000 | -60,000 |
|
290,000 | -185,000 |
|
|
190,000 | -4,000 |
|
125,000 | -265,000 |
|
|
110,000 | -20,000 |
|
|
84,000 | -76,000 |
|
|
60,000 | -142,000 |
|
|
50,000 | -207,000 |
Moeller Heats Up to Bust Zack
Level 18
: 6,000/12,000, 0 ante
Justin Moeller was down to just a few big bets on the money bubble but has since caught fire and run up to one of the biggest stacks in the tournament. Just moments ago, Moeller raised from under the gun and Daniel Zack three-bet in the big blind. Moeller called and the flop came 
.
Zack led out with a bet and Moeller called to see the 
on the turn. Zack led out again and Moeller raised this time. Zack re-raised and Moeller four-bet, putting Zack at risk for his last 67,000 chips.
Zack turned over 
but was already drawing dead to the 
of Moeller. The insignificant 
completed the board and Zack was eliminated.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
485,000 | 402,000 |
|
Busted |
Level: 18
Blinds: 6,000/12,000
Ante: 0
Schulman Busts to Aces
Level 17
: 5,000/10,000, 0 ante
Nick Schulman had a short stack and got most of his chips in preflop and the rest in on the flop against Dirk Wenkemann and another player.
The 
and completed the board and hands were revealed.
Nick Schulman: 
Dirk Wenkemann: 
Schulman had a pair but it was no good against Wenkemann's rockets and Schulman was sent to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
410,000 | 79,000 |
|
Busted |