Level: 40
Blinds: 1,000,000/1,500,000
Ante: 1,500,000
2023 World Series of Poker
Event #46: $500 No-Limit Hold'em Freezeout
Day: 2
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 2
2023 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$500
Prize Pool
$2,243,640
Entries
5,342
Level
41
Blinds
1,000,000 / 2,000,000
Ante
2,000,000
Entries
241
Players Left
1
Muaaz Gani Eliminated in 5th Place ($69,007)
Level 39
: Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Jie Fu opened to 2,500,000 from under the gun before Muaaz Gani moved all in from the cutoff for around 9,000,000. Jay Lockett then called in the big blind with Fu getting out of the way.
Muaaz Gani: 4♥4♠
Jay Lockett: 6♥6♣
Gani was in bad shape and things only got worse after the 9♥6♠J♠ flop. The 8♣ turn confirmed Gani's exit in fifth place prior to the A♣ river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
62,000,000
62,000,000
|
62,000,000 |
|
35,500,000
19,500,000
|
19,500,000 |
|
||
|
Busted | |
PN Podcast: Martin Kabrhel Drama at 2023 WSOP; Guests Andrew Neeme & Brad Owen
Level 39
: Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen continue The Chad & Jesse Poker Show straight from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP).
They are joined by World Poker Tour (WPT) Ambassadors Andrew Neeme and Brad Owen, who open up about how their respective vlogs helped them build their poker careers. They also discuss upcoming WPT initiatives and play a little game where we quiz them on "who said it?" regarding quotes from their first-ever vlogs.
Chad and Jesse also breakdown the big frame coming out of the 2023 WSOP, which is the antics of Martin Kabrhel in the $250K High Roller. Some top pros have accused him of behaving inappropriately, with some even suggesting he could be cheating. We share some some clips and hear from players on the ground during the event. What are your thoughts on the situation?
Byambajav Bandi Eliminated in 6th Place ($52,690)
Level 39
: Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Byambajav Bandi went all in for just over 4,000,000 and when it folded around to Muaaz Gani, he isolated it by going all in himself.
Byambajav Bandi: J♥9♠
Muaaz Gani: K♠J♦
The board ran out 2♣10♣6♦J♠, making both players top pair, but Bandi had kicker problems and only a nine could save him. The 4♦ brought his tremendous tournament run to an end and he was sent to the payouts.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
26,200,000
4,200,000
|
4,200,000 |
|
Busted |
Level: 39
Blinds: 600,000/1,200,000
Ante: 1,200,000
Final Table Chip Counts Heading Into the Break
Level 38
: Blinds 500,000/1,000,000, 1,000,000 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
59,300,000
59,300,000
|
59,300,000 |
|
27,500,000
5,600,000
|
5,600,000 |
|
|
22,000,000
-2,000,000
|
-2,000,000 |
|
|
16,000,000
6,500,000
|
6,500,000 |
|
|
||
|
7,200,000
-8,300,000
|
-8,300,000 |
|
|
4,000,000
-1,500,000
|
-1,500,000 |
Break Time
Level 38
: Blinds 500,000/1,000,000, 1,000,000 ante
The remaining players have gone on a 15-minute break. All eyes are on the gold bracelet and the $262,526 that go along with it.
Shannon Boone Eliminated in 7th Place ($40,540)
Level 38
: Blinds 500,000/1,000,000, 1,000,000 ante
Jie Fu opened to 2,575,000 from middle position and was called by Shannon Boone in the big blind.
Boone thought for some time following the 5♦3♦Q♦ flop before deciding to move all in. Fu did not immediately call but ended up committing chips to put Boone at risk.
Shannon Boone: K♦J♣
Jie Fu: 7♥7♠
Fu was ahead but Boone did have many outs. The 5♥ turn was a blank with the 7♣ river confirming Boone's exit in seventh place.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
59,000,000
25,000,000
|
25,000,000 |
|
Busted |
David Hirst Eliminated in 8th Place ($31,433)
Level 38
: Blinds 500,000/1,000,000, 1,000,000 ante
David Hirst went all in from early position and was isolated by Matthew Thom two seats to his right.
David Hirst: A♥Q♣
Matthew Thom: A♦K♥
Hirst's railed was on their feet and shouting for a queen before the dealer could put out the, 7♠2♣5♥. the 9♥ didn't change it and their wishes came up empty when the 7♥ rolled off on the river.
Thom is now amongst the chip leaders with only seven left.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
21,900,000
4,400,000
|
4,400,000 |
|
Busted |
Boone Doubles Through Fu
Level 38
: Blinds 500,000/1,000,000, 1,000,000 ante
Shannon Boone moved all-in from early position for 6,750,000 and was reluctantly called by Jie Fu.
Shannon Boone: A♠9♠
Jie Fu: 3♥3♠
Fu had the slight lead going into the flop, but the J♦7♣A♦ flop would put Boone way out front. The 10♣ turn and A♣ river would give Boone the full double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
34,000,000
34,000,000
|
34,000,000 |
|
|
15,500,000
9,000,000
|
9,000,000 |