2022 World Series of Poker

Event #1: $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 1
Event Info

2022 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
aq
Prize
$65,168
Event Info
Buy-in
$500
Prize Pool
$349,440
Entries
832
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
150,000 / 300,000
Ante
300,000
Players Info - Day 1
Entries
832
Players Left
82

Jimenez Defeats Big Slick for Big Pot

Level 11 : 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

Arturo Jimenez opened early position for 4,500 and soon was faced with an all-in shove for 30,000 by a middle position player, which he called.

Opponent: {a-}{k-}
Arturo Jimenez: {k-Clubs}{10-Clubs}

Jimenez's opponent had him outkicked until the flop of {9-}{10-}{7-} brought him the lead. The turn {3-Hearts} left his opponent drawing only to an Ace and the {j-Clubs} river did not provide salvation. Jimenez was awarded the pot of approximately 65,000.

Player Chips Progress
Arturo Jimenez us
Arturo Jimenez
128,000
-500
-500

Tags: Arturo Jimenez

PN Podcast: Sports Betting Fraud, WSOP Preview & Guest Billy Hayes of Midnight Express Fame

Level 11 : 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
PokerNews Podcast
PokerNews Podcast

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen come to you from the PokerNews office at the 2022 World Series of Poker (WSOP). They share highlights from the WSOP Press Conference, preview the PokerNews Cup at Golden Nugget from June 24-28, and remember Todd Terry, who passed away at age 48.

They also discuss bracelet winner Cory Zeidman being indicted for $25M sports betting fraud scheme, Bill Perkins buying art for $15.3 million, preview the first-ever BetMGM Poker Championship headlining ARIA Poker Classic w/ $1M GTD, Andrew Neeme becoming the latest WPT Ambassador, and Mark Davis denying Darren Elias the win in the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown. A slew of other tournaments crowned winners and are highlighted in this episode including from the 2022 Lodge Championship Series, Triton Madrid, 888poker LIVE Barcelona, RGPS Downstream Casino, and MSPT South Dakota State Poker Championship.

Finally, Chad sits down with this week's guest, Billy Hayes, who is best known for his autobiographical book Midnight Express about his experiences in and escape from a Turkish prison after being convicted of smuggling hashish. He's planning to play the WSOP Main Event this year, which he talks about after sharing his incredible story with listeners. Plus he gives a glimpse into his new book Midnight Express Epilogue: Train Keeps Rolling.

Listen to the New PokerNews Podcast Here!

Registration Update and Final Prize Pool Numbers

Level 11 : 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
WSOP Money
WSOP Money

The official prize pool has been announced. There were 832 entries generating a prize pool of $349,440, which smashed last year's numbers.

There will be 125 players paid, with a min-cash of $805. First place will take home $65,168.

Play will continue today until the end of Level 17. There are currently 288 players remaining.

Event #1: $500 Casino Employees Event Payouts

PlacePrizePlacePrize
1$65,16814-17$2,483
2$40,27318-26$2,063
3$28,35627-35$1,746
4$20,27536-44$1,504
5$14,72545-53$1,321
6$10,86554-62$1,103
7$8,14763-71$1,006
8$6,21072-80$1,006
9$4,81381-102$880
10-11$3,794103-105$805
12-13$3,043  

Ellis Doubles With Aces

Level 11 : 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

Action was heads up with the the board reading {q-Spades}{10-Clubs}{9-Diamonds}{10-Hearts} and Aaron Ellis was at risk when he called a shove from his opponent.

Aaron Ellis: {a-Clubs}{a-Diamonds}
Opponent: {k-Hearts}{q-Clubs}

Ellis was ahead with aces and tens and he secured the double when the {7-Spades} brought no help for his opponent.

Player Chips Progress
Aaron Ellis us
Aaron Ellis
85,000
85,000
85,000

Tags: Aaron Ellis

Level: 12

Blinds: 1,000/2,500

Ante: 2,500

Lagua Finds a Double With Pocket Kings

Level 12 : 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante

Bende Lagua opened to 5,500 in early position and a player in middle position shoved for 65,000. Lagua snap-called and the rest of the table got out of the way. Action was heads up with Lagua at risk.

Bende Lagua: {k-}{k-}
Opponent: {q-}{q-}

The board ran out {a-}{k-}{2-}{5-}{6-} and Lagua secured the double with a set of kings.

Player Chips Progress
Bende Lagua us
Bende Lagua
211,000
211,000
211,000

Tags: Bende Lagua

Hallaert Takes From Gates

Level 12 : 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
Kenny Hallaert
Kenny Hallaert

Kenny Hallaert opened from button for 6,000 and Garry Gates defended his big blind.

The flop was {4-Hearts}{a-Diamonds}{9-Clubs} and they both checked to the turn {9-Spades}. Gates led for 4,000 and Hallaert called to see the river {q-Spades}.

Gates checked and Hallaert bet 10,000, but Gates folded after thinking for a few seconds.

Player Chips Progress
Garry Gates us
Garry Gates
100,000
37,000
37,000
Kenny Hallaert be
Kenny Hallaert
96,000
-16,000
-16,000

Tags: Garry GatesKenny Hallaert