Event #17: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Day 1 | 2023 World Series of Poker

06-06-2023 21:16 UTC-7

Mehmood Quick to Get Involved at New Table

Chris Land

Level 10

Immediately after getting moved to a new table, Omar Mehmood checked his option in the big blind after being limped to in a hand that included "Miami" John Cernuto.

On a flop of 10♦8♣5♠, action checked through to a 4♠ turn. Mehmood opted to lead out when the small blind checked to him and he received a call from both Cernuto on the button and the player small blind.

The Q♦ hit the river and Mehmood led out once again, this time getting folds from Cernuto and the player in the big blind.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Cernuto	46,000 21,000	21,000

Omar Mehmood	32,000 32,000	32,000

Tags: John Cernuto Omar Mehmood

06-06-2023 21:11 UTC-7

Moeller Sends One Out

David Salituro

Level 10

On a board of 9♥K♦10♦4♠, a player on the button bet and Justin Moeller called in middle position.

The river came the 7♣ and the button moved all in for their last chips. Moeller called with A♥8♦3♠10♥ for a pair of tens and the button could only show ace-high before heading for the door.

Brandon Shack-Harris and Luis Velador are also seated at this table with healthy stacks.

Player	Chips	Progress
Luis Velador	65,000 40,000	40,000

Brandon Shack-Harris	50,000 28,000	28,000

Justin Moeller	40,000

Tags: Justin Moeller Brandon Shack-Harris Luis Velador

06-06-2023 21:01 UTC-7

Burton Beats Campbell Twice

David Salituro

Level 10

Robert Campbell had just taken his seat in the tournament when he called a bet from big blind Colin Burton on a flop of 4♦8♥10♠.

The turn came the A♥ and Campbell again check-called a bet. Burton bet again on the 8♦ river and Campbell threw his hand away this time.

A few hands later, Campbell opened the betting from the cutoff on a flop of 10♥3♦10♦ and Burton called on the button. The turn came the 4♦ and Campbell bet.

Burton called as the river came the K♥. Campbell checked this time, then called when Burton bet. Burton showed A♦2♦3♠K♠ for a flush and Campbell mucked.

Player	Chips	Progress
Colin Burton	36,000 36,000	36,000
Robert Campbell	12,000 12,000	12,000

Tags: Colin Burton Robert Campbell

06-06-2023 21:00 UTC-7

"Not Much" is Plenty for Micon

Chris Land

Level 10

On a board reading 3♣Q♥2♥A♠, Bryan Micon called a bet from his opponent to see the 9♣ hit the river.

Action checked through to showdown and Micon's opponent asked, "Got anything?"

Micon responded, "Not much" as he turned over the 10♠10♠8♠8♥. Not much was good enough to take the pot, though, as his opponent quickly sent his cards into the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Bryan Micon	70,000

Tags: Bryan Micon

06-06-2023 20:58 UTC-7

Buckner Getting a $1,500 Lesson

David Salituro

Level 10

"I've never played this game before. This is my first time. What better way to learn than to pay $1,500," Steven Buckner said as he raised from the button.

A player in the big blind called as the saw a flop of 2♠3♣5♠. Buckner continued with a bet and the big blind called. The turn came the 3♥ and Buckner bet again.

The big blind called as the river came the 3♥. Buckner bet for a third time and his opponent stuck around.

Buckner opened up Q♥A♣3♠2♣ for a full house and the big blind had Q♠Q♣A♦6♦ for a low to chop the pot.

"Can you believe this shit? They're not teaching me," Buckner said following the hand.

Player	Chips	Progress
Steven Buckner	27,000

Tags: Steven Buckner

Level: 10

Blinds: 500/1000
Limits: 1000/2000

06-06-2023 20:31 UTC-7

Break Time; Registration Ending

David Salituro

Level 9

Level 9 has come to an end and players are now on another 15-minute break.

Late registration closes when play resumes.

06-06-2023 20:29 UTC-7

Pre-Break Chip Update

David Salituro

Level 9

Player	Chips	Progress
Chris Tryba	80,000 20,000	20,000

Michael Russell	69,400
Allyn Jaffrey Shulman	60,000 60,000	60,000

Andrew Brown	60,000 28,000	28,000
Brett Richey	58,000 27,000	27,000
Nathan Gamble	55,000 30,000	30,000

Nick Pupillo	50,000 50,000	50,000

Rob Hollink	45,000 45,000	45,000

Perry Green	26,000 -12,000	-12,000

Amnon Filippi	11,000 7,000	7,000

Valentin Vornicu	10,000 -20,000	-20,000
Garry Gates	7,000 -13,000	-13,000
Kevin Gerhart	6,000 6,000	6,000

Norman Chad	2,500 -24,500	-24,500

06-06-2023 20:26 UTC-7

Mozdzen Makes Kings Work

Chris Land

Level 9

On a board of J♥2♥Q♠9♠, the late position player checked to Clayton Mozdzen who threw out a bet. His opponent tossed in a call and they were off to the 10♦ river.

Both players opted to check through to showdown as Mozdzen turned over the K♣K♦8♦4♥, which was good to take down the pot and chip up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Clayton Mozdzen	35,000 35,000	35,000

Tags: Clayton Mozdzen

06-06-2023 20:19 UTC-7

Pescatori Preparing For Another Event

David Salituro

Level 9

Max Pescatori bet on a flop of 8♠2♥10♠ before a player in the hijack raised. Another opponent in the cutoff moved all in for less and Pescatori called.

The turn came the Q♦ and Pescatori check-called a bet to build a side pot. Pescatori again check-called on the K♥ turn.

His opponent turned over A♣10♣3♥7♣, but Pescatori had 8♥2♠3♦6♣ for two pair as both players mucked, the cutoff heading for the rail.