Event #48: $1,000 Seniors Championship Day 1a | 2023 World Series of Poker

Jun 21, 2023

Sweeney Bets Big

Jeremy Geist

Level 10 : Blinds 800/1,600, 1,600 ante

There was an open in early position to 3,700. Action folded to Pat Sweeney in late position who called and both of the blinds came along too. The players were off to a flop four ways.

The 9♣Q♥4♣ flop landed and action checked to the early position player who put out a continuation bet of 6,100. Sweeney and the small blind called and the big blind got out of the way.

The turn brought a board pairing 9♠ and action checked through. The river brought a relative blank in the 2♣ and action checked all the way to Sweeney. He gathered some chips and put out a sizeable bet of 18,000. The small blind folded and the preflop raiser went into the tank. After a few moments he released his cards and Sweeney pulled in a big pot with only one full level left to play before the players bag.

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Jun 21, 2023

Stamper Stunts the New Arrival

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Roxanne Johnson

Level 10 : Blinds 800/1,600, 1,600 ante

John Stamper raised in early position to 3,600 preflop and the player in the small blind called.

The flop came out 4♣6♦5♦ and both players checked.

The turn was the 2♥ and the small blind moved all in for about 20,000 and Stamper called.

Small blind player: 5♣7♦ one pair.
John Stamper: 2♦4♦ two pair.

The river came out as K♥ and Stamper won with his two pair.

Elsewhere Bruno Ramajnano was sitting with a big chip stack of 355,000 and Roslyn Quarto was up to 155,000. Anthony Mercedes was also up to 135,000.

Tags: Bruno Ramajnano John Stamper Roslyn Quarto

Jun 21, 2023

PN Podcast: Martin Kabrhel Drama at 2023 WSOP; Guests Andrew Neeme & Brad Owen

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Chad Holloway

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 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?

Click here to listen to the new PN Podcast!

Jun 21, 2023

Ratkovich Shows the Goods

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Jeremy Geist

Level 10 : Blinds 800/1,600, 1,600 ante

Action folded to Thomas Ratkovich in early position who opened to 2,500. The remainder of the players folded and action got to the big blind who called.

The K♥J♦6♣ flop hit the felt and action checked through. The 7♥ turn came out and the big blind opted to lead out for 3,600. Ratkovich called.

The 3♠ landed on the river and now the big blind slowed down and checked. Ratkovich didn't waste much time and put out a bet of 7,000. The player in the blind flipped over a seven and then mucked. Ratkovich was nice enough to show he made a good fold and tabled J♣J♥ for a flopped middle set.

Tags: Thomas Ratkovich

Level: 10

Blinds: 800/1,600

Ante: 1,600

Jun 21, 2023

Two Pair Takes it for O'Kearney

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Dominic Clementson

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Action was folded round to Dara O'Kearney on the small blind, who completed. The player in the big blind tapped the table.

The flop fell 4♥K♥10♥ and was checked by both players. When the turn came 3♣, O'Kearney bet 2,000. The big blind called.

A fourth heart came on the river, in the shape of the J♥ and was checked round. O'Kearney tabled 10♠3♠ and his opponent tossed his cards in the muck.

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Jun 21, 2023

Coyle Husband and Wife Amassing Chips

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Roxanne Johnson

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

As retold by the players: Jim Coyle was under the gun and raised to 2,500 and a middle position player called and late position player three-bet to 7,500. Coyle four-bet to 20,000 and both players called.

The flop came out 4♦5♦5♥ and Coyle came out betting strong with 106,000 and both players folded. Coyle turned over K♦K♥.

Elsewhere Jim's wife Dora Coyle was having some success of her own and was sitting with a chip stack of 71,500.

Also of note, Oleg Simanovsky has built a decent stack of 92,000 and Wayne Frisbee had amassed some more chips and was sitting with 184,000.

Tags: Dora Coyle Jim Coyle Oleg Simanovsky Wayne Frisbee

Jun 21, 2023

Cook Wins on the River

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Roxanne Johnson

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

A big pot was built by the river when the player under the gun moved all in for about 20,000 and Joe Cook who was in middle position called.

Under the gun player: [mucked]
Joe Cook: Q♥4♥

The board read 7♥Q♠J♣3♦Q♦ and Cook's trip queens were victorious.

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Jun 21, 2023

Some Notable Faces in the Field

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Dominic Clementson

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Jun 21, 2023

Coyle Goes Runner Runner

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Jeremy Geist

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

There was an open in middle positon to 2,500 by Dora Coyle. Action folded to a player on the button who went all in for their tournament life to the tune of 11,500. The rest of the players folded and Coyle called.

The cards hit their back.

All-in Player: 6♥6♣
Dora Coyle: A♠J♦

The 6♦4♠7♦ flop was looking bleak for Coyle with her opponent flopping a set. The K♦ turn gave her a flush draw with the lone diamond in her hand. The A♦ river would seal the deal giving her a flush and her opponent would hit the rail.

Tags: Dora Coyle