Event #54: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship Day 1 | 2023 World Series of Poker

Jun 23, 2023

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

Chad Holloway

Level 7 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 0 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 23, 2023

Claassen, Racener Head in Opposite Directions After Multiway Pot

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David Salituro

Level 7 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 0 ante

Stud Hi-Lo

John Racener: XxXx/8♣8♠J♣K♦/Xx
Christopher Claassen: XxXx/2♥4♦J♠2♣/Xx
Shaun Deeb: XxXx/5♠8♦9♣Q♥/Xx

John Racener bet on both fourth and fifth streets as Christopher Claassen and Shaun Deeb called him down to sixth.

All three players checked to seventh, where Claassen fired out a bet. Racener called, while Deeb got out of the way.

Claassen turned over K♥J♥7♥ for two pair, jacks and deuces. "That's good," Racener said as he conceded the pot to drop down to a short stack, while Claassen is now sitting behind one of the biggest stacks in the room.

Tags: Christopher Claassen John Racener Shaun Deeb

Jun 23, 2023

Owen Builds Through Friedman

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Mike Patrick

Level 7 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 0 ante

Seven Card Stud

Adam Owen: 10♣8♦2♥/10♥K♥2♠J♠
Perry Friedman: XxXxXx/4♥6♦5♦6♥

Picking action up on sixth street, Perry Friedman bet with an open pair of sixes and got called by Adam Owen. Friedman bet again on seventh and got another call, with Owen showing down two pair, tens and deuces for the win.

Tags: Adam Owen Perry Friedman

Jun 23, 2023

Taylor Is Rolled Up

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David Salituro

Level 7 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 0 ante

Seven Card Stud

Thomas Taylor: XxXx/A♦4♠6♠3♠/Xx
Brandon Shack-Harris: XxXx/7♣4♣5♣3♥/Xx
Opponent: XxXx/J♦8♠8♣ - folded

Brandon Shack-Harris bet on fourth street and was called by Thomas Taylor and a third opponent.

Shack-Harris bet again on fifth and only Taylor called this time. Both players checked on sixth.

Taylor checked again on seventh and Shack-Harris tapped the felt. Taylor turned over A♣A♥ for trip aces in the hole and Shack-Harris mucked.

Tags: Brandon Shack-Harris Thomas Taylor

Jun 23, 2023

Updated Chip Counts

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Mike Patrick

Level 7 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 0 ante

Jun 23, 2023

Bendor Grows Bigger After Taking From Hui, Tedeschi

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David Salituro

Level 7 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 0 ante

Omaha Hi-Lo

Three-handed on a board of J♥9♠2♥A♦, Phil Hui bet in middle position and was called by Yarron Bendor before Paul Tedeschi, on the button, raised.

Both opponents called to the 10♥ river and Hui and Bendor both checked to Tedeschi. The Frenchman now slowed down and checked and Bendor opened up K♥Q♣ for the rivered straight to win the pot.

Bendor, who was already one of the biggest stacks in the room before this pot, added some more to his ever-increased towers.

Tags: Paul Tedeschi Phil Hui Yarron Bendor

Level: 8

Limit Flop: 1,300-2,500, 2,500-5,000 Limits
Stud Games: 700-2,500, 2,500-5,000 Limits, 500 Ante

Jun 23, 2023

Parizon Drops One to Ivens, Still Sports Big Stack

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David Salituro

Level 8 : Blinds 1,300/2,500, 0 ante

Limit Hold'em

In a blind versus blind confrontation, Michael Parizon bet on a board of 5♣3♣4♦10♦ before Todd Ivens raised in the big blind.

Parizon called to the 8♥ river where Ivens bet again. Parizon called, then mucked when Ivens turned over 10♠4♠ for two pair to take the pot.

Despite losing that pot, Parizon has built up one of the largest stacks so far here on Day 1.

Tags: Michael Parizon Todd Ivens

Jun 23, 2023

Rast Back in Action, Drops One to Tushnet

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David Salituro

Level 8 : Blinds 1,300/2,500, 0 ante

Limit Hold'em

Brian Rast won his third $50,000 Poker Players Championship last night and has jumped right back into action here today in this event.

In his last hand, Rast three-bet on the button after Joel Tushnet raised in the cutoff. Tushnet called and they went heads-up to the K♥10♣8♠ flop.

Tushnet checked, then called when Rast bet. Both players checked the J♠ turn.

The river came the 4♦ and Tushnet led out with a bet. Rast called and Tushnet opened up K♦J♥ for two pair to win the pot off the future Poker Hall of Famer.

James Obst, who was also at the PPC final table alongside Rast, has also taken his seat in this event.

Tags: Brian Rast Joel Tushnet

Jun 23, 2023