2022 World Series of Poker

Event #27: $1,500 Shootout No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 1
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Event Info
2022 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a5
Prize
$240,480
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$1,335,000
Total Entries
1,000
Level Info
Level
34
Blinds
125,000 / 250,000
Ante
250,000
Players Info - Day 1
Entries
1,000
Players Left
100
Players Left 1 / 1,000

Defending Champion Distenfeld Out

Level 2 : 200/300, 300 ante
Gershon Distenfeld
Gershon Distenfeld

On a board reading {2-Clubs}{5-Clubs}{2-Spades}{4-Clubs}, last year's winner of this event, Gershon Distenfeld, on the button was involved in a three-way pot with an under-the-gun player and John Walker from early position.

Distenfeld announced all in for his remaining 13,000 and received a quick fold from the under-the-gun player. Walker went into the tank but ultimately made the call.

"You've got me" said Distenfeld, turning over {k-Diamonds}{j-Clubs}. Walker was in fact ahead with {j-Spades}{j-Diamonds} and would need to fade clubs and kings heading to the river. He did just that as the {a-Spades} fell to score the early double-up and in the process eliminate the defending champion.

Distenfeld went over to Walker to shake his hand and congratulate him on the "nice call" before exiting the tournament area.

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