Event #17: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Day 2 | 2023 World Series of Poker

06-07-2023 13:36 UTC-7

Haas Makes Quads

David Salituro

Level 16 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 0 ante

Alfred Atamian raised from under the gun and was called by Ryan Haas in middle position. Vitaliy Mikhov, in the big blind, called all in.

The flop came J♠5♠8♣ and Mikhov pretended to check over to Atamian. "If you bet, I fold," Atamian joked as he checked.

Haas put out a bet and Atamian called to the 5♥ turn, where Haas bet again and this time Atamian folded.

The river came the J♦ and Mikhov had A♠2♦9♦9♣. Haas, though, turned over A♦5♦J♥J♣ for quad jacks as Mikhov lowered his head before getting up from his seat.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alfred Atamian	175,000 26,000	26,000
Ryan Haas	90,000 -11,000	-11,000
Vitaliy Mikhov	Busted

Tags: Alfred Atamian Ryan Haas Vitaliy Mikhov

06-07-2023 13:46 UTC-7

Wilkinson Drills the River to Quarter Hill

David Salituro

Level 16 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 0 ante

Robert Hill bet from the button on a board of K♦3♥2♣6♣ and Alexander Wilkinson called in the hijack.

The river came the 6♥ and Hill put out another bet. Wilkinson, this time, came back with a raise and Hill quickly called.

Hill turned over A♣5♦K♠2♦ for two pair and a low, while Wilkinson showed 6♦A♥2♥5♠ for trips on the river and the same low to earn three quarters.

"Nice hand. Unlucky, obviously," Wilkinson said to Hill as he took in most of the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alexander Wilkinson	66,000 -30,000	-30,000
Robert Hill	50,000 49,999	49,999

Tags: Alexander Wilkinson Robert Hill

06-07-2023 13:49 UTC-7

Cruse Scoops Acosta

Chris Land

Level 16 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 0 ante

Evan Cruse raised from under the gun and was called by a player in middle position and Jason Acosta in the big blind before seeing a flop of Q♥3♣K♣.

Acosta checked to Cruse who continued with a bet, prompting a fold from the middle position player and a call from Acosta as both players headed to the 6♣ turn card.

Acosta check-called another bet from Cruse, prompting the dealer to put the 5♥ out on the river.

Acosta check-called a bet one more time before seeing Cruse turn up the A♣J♦5♣2♣, good enough to take the high and the low and send Acosta's cards into the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jason Acosta	121,000 -29,000	-29,000
Evan Cruse	70,000 28,500	28,500

Tags: Jason Acosta Evan Cruse

06-07-2023 13:55 UTC-7

Garner Cracks Aces to Bust Berumen

David Salituro

Level 16 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 0 ante

Daniel Garner bet from middle position on a flop of 3♣5♣J♠ and Lori Berumen put in her last chips.

Lori Berumen: Q♦A♠A♥10♣
Daniel Garner: A♦K♦5♠2♦

The 4♠ on the turn improved Garner to a straight and left Berumen already drawing dead by the time the Q♠ fell on the river, sending her to the rail.

Player	Chips	Progress
Daniel Garner	65,000 7,500	7,500
Lori Berumen	Busted

Tags: Daniel Garner Lori Berumen

06-07-2023 14:00 UTC-7

Ivanov Leaves Mayer with Crumbs

Chris Land

Level 16 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 0 ante

Stanislav Ivanov raised from under the gun and action folded to Jason Mayer in the small blind who called to see a heads up flop of 3♦4♦10♥.

Mayer led into Ivanov, who called to see the 7♦ turn card. Mayer led once again but faced a raise from Ivanov. Mayer called the two-bet to see the 6♦ fall on the river.

Mayer opted to check-call a bet from Ivanov, with Ivanov showing the A♦7♣3♥2♠, good enough to scoop the pot as Mayer tossed his cards toward the muck being left with only two big bets.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jason Mayer	8,500 -125,500	-125,500

Tags: Jason Mayer Stanislav Ivanov

Level: 17

Blinds: 2,500-5,000
Limits: 5,000-10,000

06-07-2023 14:02 UTC-7

There's an Early Frontrunner for 2023 WSOP Player of the Year

Jon Sofen

Level 17 : Blinds 2,500/5,000, 0 ante

One week into the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) and there's already a clear-cut favorite for Player of the Year.

No, it's isn't Shaun Deeb, Daniel Negreanu, or Phil Hellmuth, although all those three individuals are certainly capable of winning the prestigious award. The poker player we're talking about is Chad Eveslage, and his red hot start this summer is no fluke.

Read the Full Story Here

06-07-2023 14:06 UTC-7

Zepek Chopped Up By Three Players

David Salituro

Level 17 : Blinds 2,500/5,000, 0 ante

Michael Zepek was all in by the flop on a board of 5♥6♦Q♦ as Bryan Micon put out a bet and Clayton Mozdzen called in the big blind, as did a player under the gun.

All three players checked the 10♣ turn before Mozdzen led out on the A♣ river. Both opponents called.

Micon had A♥9♣4♠7♥, Mozdzen J♣K♥4♣7♦ for a straight and the same low, while the under-the-gun player also had 7♠4♥. They split the low pot three ways, while Mozdzen took the high pot, leaving Zepek with nothing but a walk to the exit.

Zepek left behind the red dice he uses as a card protector. "He left his randomizer. I think we should leave it here for the next player in this seat. Whoever busts him gets it," Micon said after Zepek had already left.

Player	Chips	Progress
Clayton Mozdzen	85,000 -10,000	-10,000
Bryan Micon	55,000 -21,000	-21,000
Michael Zepek	Busted

Tags: Bryan Micon Clayton Mozdzen Michael Zepek

06-07-2023 14:09 UTC-7

Tryba Folds Flop to Coombs

Chris Land

Level 17 : Blinds 2,500/5,000, 0 ante

Chris Tryba raised under the gun and got called by Michael Coombs in the big blind before seeing a flop of K♣Q♠6♦.

Tryba continued with a bet when checked to but faced a quick check-raise from Coombs.

Tryba peeled his cards one last time in consideration before ultimately tossing his cards toward the muck and conceding the pot to Coombs.

Player	Chips	Progress
Michael Coombs	107,000 65,500	65,500
Chris Tryba	104,000 -42,500	-42,500

Tags: Chris Tryba Michael Coombs

06-07-2023 14:13 UTC-7

Vidal Continues to Rise, Busts Csik

David Salituro

Level 17 : Blinds 2,500/5,000, 0 ante

Ben Vidal began Day 2 second in chips and hasn't stopped adding to his stack so far today.

In his last hand, he was heads-up against Christoph Csik on a board of 6♦Q♥2♣A♦9♦ when Csik moved all in. Vidal, in the cutoff, called.

Csik flashed Ax6x for two pair. "Flush and a five-three," Vidal announced, turning over K♥5♠3♦2♦ to scoop the entire pot and bust Csik.

Player	Chips	Progress
Benjamin Vidal	355,000 144,500	144,500
Christoph Csik	Busted

Tags: Ben Vidal Christoph Csik