Event #1: $500 Casino Employees | 2023 World Series of Poker

05-31-2023 13:37 UTC-7

Introducing The Chad & Jesse Poker Show - Guest Ty Stewart, Executive Director of the WSOP

Chad Holloway

Level 22 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

For the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), PokerNews is excited to announce the launch of a new in-studio poker show that will air twice weekly throughout the summer. The Chad & Jesse Poker Show with hosts Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen will cover all the latest in the poker world, especially the biggest stories coming out of the 2023 WSOP, and offer interviews with some of the biggest names in the game.

Episodes are slated to release at 5 p.m. PDT every Tuesday and Friday throughout the 2023 WSOP, and for the inaugural episode, they sat down with WSOP Executive Director Ty Stewart.

Not only will The Chad & Jesse Poker Show be available in video format, but audio from the show will also run in an audio format via special episodes of the PokerNews Podcast.

05-31-2023 13:32 UTC-7

Kings Hold For Kivela

Chris Land

Level 22 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Kevin Kivela open-shoved in early position for 348,000 and forced folds around the table to Shahzane Ali in the small blind who called, putting Kivela at risk.

Kevin Kivela: K♦K♣
Shahzane Ali: Q♣Q♠

The board ran out K♥Q♥7♦6♣9♠ resulting in a full double for Kivela approaching the final three table redraw.

Player	Chips	Progress
Kevin Kivela	795,000 659,000	659,000
Shahzane Ali	295,000 -425,000	-425,000

Tags: Kevin Kivela Shahzane Ali

05-31-2023 13:21 UTC-7

Ali Wins a Flip and Eliminates Shin

Claudio Elizalde

Level 22 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Hyun Shin was all in and at risk against Shahzane Ali preflop.

Hyun Shin: A♦K♥
Shahzane Ali: 6♠6♣

The flop fell 9♦5♦J♠, leaving Ali in the lead. The turn was the 8♦, giving Shin some additional out with the flush draw. Unfortunately for Shin, the 9♥ on the river was of no help to him and he was left waiting for his payout.

Player	Chips	Progress
Shahzane Ali	720,000 320,000	320,000
Hyun Shin	Busted

Tags: Hyun Shin Shahzane Ali

05-31-2023 13:21 UTC-7

Priolo Sends Siemiesz to the Rail

Chris Land

Level 22 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Ethan Siemiesz open-shoved from the cutoff and was called by Pasquale Priolo in the big blind.

Ethan Siemiesz: A♦2♥
Pasquale Priolo: A♠Q♠

The flop of 8♦2♣K♦ put Siemiesz in the lead, but the A♣K♠ runout gave Priolo two pair with the nut kicker and sent Siemiesz home.

Player	Chips	Progress
Pasquale Priolo	330,000 -10,000	-10,000
Ethan Siemiesz	Busted

Tags: Ethan Siemiesz Pasquale Priolo

05-31-2023 13:08 UTC-7

No Second Bracelet for Holloway

Matt Hansen

Level 22 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Out in 60th place in the @wsop Casino Employee Event. Lost 10s < AQ for most of stack, JJ < KQ for the rest. But I… https://t.co/GzwpV6f5vu
— Chad Holloway (@ChadAHolloway)

05-31-2023 13:03 UTC-7

Deuces Hold for Pupillo

Chris Land

Level 22 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Guitong He opened to 50,000 before the flop, prompting folds around to Jason Pupillo in the small blind. Pupillo decided on a shove for 165,000 and after action folded back to He, Pupillo was called and put at risk with five cards to come.

Jason Pupillo: 2♥2♠
Guitong He: KxJx

The board ran out 6♦Q♠3♦7♣A♥ which was good for a full double for Pupillo.

Player	Chips	Progress
Guitong He	780,000 -220,000	-220,000
Jason Pupillo	370,000 239,000	239,000

Tags: Guitong He Jason Pupillo

Level: 22

Blinds: 10,000/25,000

Ante: 25,000

05-31-2023 12:57 UTC-7

Millionaire's Club - Chip Counts

Claudio Elizalde

Level 21 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Lisa Eckstein	1,700,000 310,000	310,000
Benson Tam	1,600,000 400,000	400,000

Joshua Honegger	1,300,000 771,000	771,000
Keith McCormack	1,300,000 411,000	411,000
Joe Pavan	1,250,000 996,000	996,000
Michael Mcfadden	1,200,000 763,000	763,000
Zaen Qatan	1,150,000 370,000	370,000
Mark Kawamoto	1,100,000 703,000	703,000
Guitong He	1,000,000 758,000	758,000

05-31-2023 12:43 UTC-7

Griffin's Kings Cracked, But Still Makes the Money

Kaelaine Minton

Level 21 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

Well it didn't go the way I wanted it too but I made it to day 2, made the money bubble, doubled my buy-in and all… https://t.co/xPdAZBBBlt
— Rondo 🇫🇷🇺🇸 (@RONDO_UNO)

05-31-2023 12:41 UTC-7

Guilford Scores a Double Knockout

Chris Land

Level 21 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

Max Grenader shoved from under the gun and was called by Burcu Dagli to his direct left. Action folded to Steven Guilford on the button who moved in over the top, putting Dagli to the test. She decided to call off her remaining chips.

Max Grenader: Q♠J♠
Burcu Dagli: A♠J♣
Steven Guilford: A♣Q♣

The board ran out 4♦A♦8♥5♣10♣, giving Guilford the best hand and sending Dagli and Grenader to the rail.