Event #5: $1,500 Dealer's Choice (6-Handed) | 2023 World Series of Poker

06-02-2023 18:37 UTC-7

Clayton Mozdzen Eliminated in 5th Place ($25,779)

Christian Zetzsche

Level 30

Badeucey

Clayton Mozdzen raised and then called all-in when Chad Eveslage three-bet. Both discarded two each on the first two draws and one each on the final draw to reveal the following showdown.

Clayton Mozdzen: 7♦ / 8♥3♣2♦
Chad Eveslage: 6♦ / 9♣7♥4♦

Eveslage had a three-card nine while Mozdzen was ahead with a three-card eight. The final card for Eveslage was the 10♠ as he improved to a ten-ten. Mozdzen peeled the A♦ for a third diamond and was eliminated in 5th place.

Player	Chips	Progress
Chad Eveslage	6,500,000 400,000	400,000

John Racener	2,125,000 -675,000	-675,000

Nick Kost	1,800,000 750,000	750,000

Andrew Kelsall	1,050,000 -535,000	-535,000

Clayton Mozdzen	Busted

Tags: Chad Eveslage Clayton Mozdzen

06-02-2023 18:34 UTC-7

Eveslage Decimates Mozdzen's Stack

Christian Zetzsche

Level 30

Badeucey

Chad Eveslage selected Badeucey and then proceeded to raise the button with Clayton Mozdzen calling out of the big blind. Eveslage discarded four versus trey and Mozdzen check-called a bet do then do so again after the second draw on which both discarded two.

Mozdzen took one on the final draw and Eveslage patted to bet when checked to, picking up a call by the Canadian. Eveslage had a three card with seven low but Mozdzen chopped.

Eveslage then raised for Mozdzen to defend the small blind and the latter took two, Eveslage patted. "Oh wow, good for you," Mozdzen instantly said after that announcement and grinned.

Mozdzen check-called a bet and took one, Eveslage patted and they checked. On the final draw, both patted and Mozdzen check-called another bet. Eveslage tabled the 6♠ / 9♦7♣3♥2♠ for a nine-nine and scooped a pot, leaving his opponent with just over one big bet.

Player	Chips	Progress
Chad Eveslage	6,100,000 1,150,000	1,150,000

Clayton Mozdzen	250,000 -750,000	-750,000

Tags: Clayton Mozdzen Chad Eveslage

06-02-2023 18:28 UTC-7

Racener Hits Perfect Runout

Christian Zetzsche

Level 30

Stud 8 or Better

Clayton Mozdzen: XxXx / A♠10♠8♦K♠ folded on sixth
John Racener: XxXx / 8♥7♥5♥4♥

The Stud 8 or Better orbit went by in a breeze with no hand taking longer than 45 seconds and the most notable one saw John Racener bet a favourable runout. Clayton Mozdzen sigh-folded on sixth street as he mentioned to fold aces and tens while Racener flashed a straight with a gutshot straight flush showing on his open board.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Racener	2,800,000 500,000	500,000

Clayton Mozdzen	1,000,000 -425,000	-425,000

Tags: Clayton Mozdzen John Racener

06-02-2023 18:22 UTC-7

Eveslage Loses Some to Racener; Takes From Mozden

Christian Zetzsche

Level 30

A-5 Triple Draw

In a duel button versus small blind, chip leader Chad Eveslage took on John Racener. Both took two and Racener bet, Eveslage called. Racener patted the second draw and Eveslage took one for the former to bet and the latter to call.

On the final draw, Racener patted again and Eveslage discarded one. They checked and Racener won the pot with the 8x5x4x3xAx.

Both tangled again soon after in a three-bet pot after which Eveslage gave up after the second draw.

Clayton Mozdzen then raised on the button for Eveslage to defend the big blind,. Having discarded three versus one, Eveslage check-called a bet before both checked down the final two draws, discarding one each. Eveslage tabled his 9x6x4x3xAx and Mozdzen mucked deuces, mentioning he paired up three times.

Player	Chips	Progress
Chad Eveslage	4,950,000 -750,000	-750,000

John Racener	2,300,000 1,085,000	1,085,000

Clayton Mozdzen	1,425,000 -275,000	-275,000

Tags: Chad Eveslage Clayton Mozdzen John Racener

06-02-2023 18:18 UTC-7

James Johnson Eliminated in 6th Place ($18,428)

Mike Patrick

Level 30

2-7 Razz

James Johnson: 7x6x/8x6xAx5x/9x
Clayton Mozdzen: 7x8x/4x10xKxQx/7x

James Johnson was all in on third street against Clayton Mozdzen and in a shining example of the added nuance to 2-7 Razz, by seventh street, Johnson had made a straight, while Mozdzen's queen-ten ended up being the winner.

Player	Chips	Progress
Clayton Mozdzen	1,700,000 250,000	250,000
James Johnson	Busted

Tags: Clayton Mozdzen James Johnson

06-02-2023 18:10 UTC-7

David Levi Eliminated in 7th place ($13,507)

Mike Patrick

Level 30

2-7 Razz

David Levi: 3x2x5x/6x4xQxAx5x
John Racener: 3x2x5x/8x10x3x4x

John Racener completed and then called after getting raised by David Levi.

Racener called a bet on fourth and then an all-in on fifth to put Levi at risk.

in the end, Racener made an eight-five low, while Levi drew to an qualifying six to become the first elimination of the final table.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Racener	1,215,000 -230,000	-230,000

David Levi	Busted

Tags: David Levi John Racener

06-02-2023 17:58 UTC-7

Phil Ivey, Doug Polk in Action at Epic WSOP $25k Heads-Up Tournament

Jon Sofen

Level 30

Two GOATS in their own right, Doug Polk and Phil Ivey, have both officially made their 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) debuts in what is one of the most stacked tournaments of the summer.

Event #8: $25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em Championship began at noon PT on Friday with 64 of the best and most popular players in the game, all just hoping to keep pace with the great John Smith, of course.

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Tags: Doug Polk John Smith Phil Ivey

06-02-2023 17:54 UTC-7

Eveslage Strikes Back With Two Scoops

Christian Zetzsche

Level 30

Stud 8 or Better

Nick Kost: XxXx / 6♠K♠10♠10♣ / Xx
Chad Eveslage: J♦J♠4♣ / 7♦8♣8♥5♦

Right after a minor setback with the double of Clayton Mozdzen, Chad Eveslage raised the completion of Nick Kost and bet every further street until sixth. Both checked seventh and Eveslage tabled his jacks up to win the pot.

David Levi: J♠4♥2♣ / 6♦4♣7♠9♥
Chad Eveslage: A♦9♦8♣ / 9♠Q♦2♥8♥

David Levi then completed and Eveslage called. Levi bet fourth and Eveslage called, then they checked fifth street. On sixth, Eveslage bet and Levi called. They checked seventh and Eveslage scooped the pot with a pair of nines as Levi had no qualifying low.

Player	Chips	Progress
Chad Eveslage	5,700,000 1,100,000	1,100,000

Nick Kost	1,050,000 -630,000	-630,000

David Levi	475,000 -605,000	-605,000

Tags: Chad Eveslage Clayton Mozdzen David Levi Nick Kost

06-02-2023 17:47 UTC-7

Miracle Double for Mozdzen

Christian Zetzsche

Level 30

Stud Hi-Lo Regular

Clayton Mozdzen: 3♠2♦ / 2♥5♣A♦2♠ / 5♥
Chad Eveslage: J♦8♥ / 8♦4♣3♣8♣ / K♣

Clayton Mozdzen bet as of fourth street against Chad Eveslage, who called on fifth street as well. Mozdzen then called all-in after sixth street when Eveslage bet.

When the cards were revealed, Mozdzen was trailing with a set of deuces but got there with the final card to make a full house for a full double.

Player	Chips	Progress
Chad Eveslage	4,600,000 -340,000	-340,000

Clayton Mozdzen	1,450,000 950,000	950,000

Tags: Chad Eveslage Clayton Mozdzen

Level: 30

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