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Level 26
: 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
2021 World Series of Poker
Event #70: $888 Crazy Eights
Day: 2
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 2
2021 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$888
Prize Pool
$4,150,761
Entries
5,252
Level
43
Blinds
2,000,000 / 4,000,000
Ante
4,000,000
Entries
237
Players Left
6
Bust Outs
Level 26
: 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
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Level: 27
Blinds: 50,000/100,000
Ante: 100,000
Kicker Plays to Eliminate Tepeh
Level 27
: 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Tjan Tepeh was all in before the flop for about 1,150,000 and it was Zachary Donovan putting him at risk.
Tjan Tepeh: 
Zachary Donovan: 
The board ran out 
for the ace-queen kicker just barely beat the ace-jack of Tepeh and he was sent to the payout desk.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,800,000
1,965,000
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1,965,000 |
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Busted |
Updated Chip Counts
Level 27
: 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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6,300,000
5,710,000
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5,710,000 |
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5,225,000
1,315,000
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1,315,000 |
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4,950,000
560,000
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560,000 |
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4,760,000
4,100,000
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4,100,000 |
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4,200,000
2,650,000
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2,650,000 |
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4,100,000
2,560,000
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2,560,000 |
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4,000,000
760,000
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760,000 |
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3,800,000
800,000
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800,000 |
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3,720,000
120,000
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120,000 |
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3,100,000
2,605,000
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2,605,000 |
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2,980,000
1,160,000
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1,160,000 |
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2,740,000
1,510,000
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1,510,000 |
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2,610,000
635,000
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635,000 |
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2,550,000
1,890,000
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1,890,000 |
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2,200,000
500,000
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500,000 |
PokerNews Podcast: Best Stories from 2021 WSOP Main Event; Guest Michael Graydon
Level 27
: 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Jesse Fullen and Chad Holloway come to you from the 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP)!
Registration on the 2021 WSOP $10,000 Main Event closed with 6,550 players! Find out how things stacked up during Day 4 play including a deep run by Chris Moneymaker. They also talk about Pennsylvania math teacher John Coyle, who qualified for the WSOP Main Event for just $5, as well as a pair of big hands — quads-over-quads on the live stream and the cracked aces money bubble hand suffered by Kevin Campbell.
They also welcome special guest Michael Graydon from Birmingham, Alabama, who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer seven months ago. The poker community stepped up to support the 40-year-old husband & father of two. A number of players came together to fund Graydon's trip to the WSOP this year including an entry to the Main Event. Lára Neacy met with him just before he took his seat for Day 1D to hear his story & new perspective on life.
Finally, get an update on the current Player of the Year standings as the WSOP enters its home stretch.
Ferraro Flops It
Level 27
: 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Mark Wahba shoved all-in from the big blind putting his tournament life at risk on the turn with the board reading 
. Cole Ferraro called from under the gun, covering him.
Mark Wahba: 
Cole Ferraro: 
The river was a complete brick and Ferraro raked in a nice pot with the queen-high flush.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,700,000
1,410,000
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1,410,000 |
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Blanchard Takes a Chunk Out of Holodiuk
Level 27
: 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Leonid Yanovski raised to 200,000 in middle position and Serhii Holodiuk three-bet to 1,100,000 in the cutoff. Duane Blanchard was on the button and called off his 785,000 before Yanovski mucked his hand.
Duane Blanchard: 
Serhii Holodiuk: 
The flop came 
, smashing both players with Blanchard making a set of jacks and Holodiuk flopping Broadway. The on the turn gave Blanchard a few more outs to chop and the paired the board, securing his double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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5,400,000
400,000
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400,000 |
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2,020,000
-620,000
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-620,000 |
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1,050,000
-1,280,000
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-1,280,000 |
Level: 28
Blinds: 60,000/120,000
Ante: 120,000
Tae's Aces Hold
Level 28
: 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Lousine Kalajian was all-in for about 605,000 before the flop against Lucas Tae.
Lousine Kalajian:
Lucas Tae: 
Kalajian had run into the best possible hand in the deck and couldn't catch up on the 
run out, sending her to the payout desk.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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6,980,000
2,220,000
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2,220,000 |
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3,950,000
2,700,000
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2,700,000 |
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Busted |