Event #59: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em Freezeout | 2023 World Series of Poker

06-28-2023 18:48 UTC-7

Nazar Buhaiov Eliminated in 7th Place (95,203)

Dominic Clementson

Level 33 : 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

James Mendoza raised to 900,000 from under the gun. Action was folded to Nazar Buhaiov on the button, who declared all in.

Robert Schulz, on his immediate left, promptly reshoved for 8,375,000 giving Mendoza some thinking to do.

After about a minute, Mendoza folded, leaving Schulz and Buhaiov heads up, with the latter at risk.

Nazar Buhaiov: 9♠9♦
Robert Schulz: A♠K♠

The flop came A♥2♣3♦, shooting Schulz into the lead. The turn and river were no help to Buhaiov, falling Q♦ 2♦ — and he exited the event. The remaining players all now have six-figure payouts locked up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Robert Schulz	11,450,000 3,275,000	3,275,000

Nazar Buhaiov	Busted

Tags: James Mendoza Nazar Buhaiov Robert Schulz

06-28-2023 18:37 UTC-7

Burlacu Doubles Up Through Wisbrod

Ollie Garland

Level 33 : 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Robert Burlacu open jammed from the small blind for 2,600,000 and Barak Wisbrod in the big blind snap-called.

Robert Burlacu: A♠Q♠
Barak Wisbrod: K♥J♣

The board ran out 9♣7♥A♦8♣Q♣. Two pair for Burlacu scored him a much-needed double.

Player	Chips	Progress
Barak Wisbrod	16,600,000 -2,900,000	-2,900,000

Robert Burlacu	5,600,000 1,950,000	1,950,000

Tags: Barak Wisbrod Robert Burlacu

06-28-2023 18:33 UTC-7

Kunal Patni Eliminated in 8th Place ($73,225)

Dominic Clementson

Level 33 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Action was folded to a short-stacked Kunal Patni in the cutoff seat, who announced all in. He was called by Barak Wisbrod on the button, putting Patni at risk.

Kunal Patni: J♠7♠
Barak Wisbrod: A♣8♦

The flop fell 8♣Q♣9♦, giving Patni a gutshot straight draw. But the turn and river fell K♠ 6♥ and brought his tournament to a close.

Player	Chips	Progress
Barak Wisbrod	19,500,000 6,000,000	6,000,000

Kunal Patni	Busted

Tags: Barak Wisbrod Kunal Patni

06-28-2023 18:22 UTC-7

Jesse Lonis Eliminated in 9th Place ($56,963)

Ollie Garland

Level 33 : 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

James Mendoza raised from the cutoff to 800,000. Jesse Lonis, on the button, shoved all in for his remaining 1,250,000 and Mendoza called.

Jesse Lonis: Q♠10♣
James Mendoza: A♣5♣

The board ran out A♠3♣8♥2♠9♠. Lonis couldn't come back from a flopped ace for Mendoza and was sent to the rail in 9th place.

Player	Chips	Progress
James Mendoza	16,700,000 15,800,000	15,800,000
Jesse Lonis	Busted

Tags: James Mendoza Jesse Lonis

06-28-2023 18:16 UTC-7

Sammartino Doubles Through Lonis

Dominic Clementson

Level 33 : 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Jesse Lonis raised from under the gun and Dario Sammartino, on his immediate left, declared all in.

Lonis quickly called, and covered.

Dario Sammartino: Q♠Q♣
Jesse Lonis: A♠Q♦

The flop fell 3♦9♠2♠ and a 7♠ on the turn brought in flush outs for Lonis, but the river was a Q♥ and Sammartino took the hand, leaving Lonis short on chips.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dario Sammartino	7,200,000 2,950,000	2,950,000
Jesse Lonis	1,400,000 -5,600,000	-5,600,000

Tags: Dario Sammartino Jesse Lonis

06-28-2023 17:59 UTC-7

Shon Aroeti Eliminated in 10th Place ($44,823)

Ollie Garland

Level 33 : 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Robert Schulz open jammed from middle position for his last 5,100,000. Shon Aroeti in the cutoff called off the bet for his remaining 2,125,000 and the hand went to a showdown.

Shon Aroeti: A♥10♦
Robert Schulz: A♦K♥

The board ran out 2♣K♦4♣J♦K♣. Trips for Schulz sent Aroeti to the rail in 10th place. All remaining players have now made an official WSOP final table.

Player	Chips	Progress
Robert Schulz	8,175,000 1,325,000	1,325,000

Shon Aroeti	Busted

Tags: Robert Schulz Shon Aroeti

Level: 33

Blinds: 200,000/400,000

Ante: 400,000

06-28-2023 17:38 UTC-7

Mendoza Double Barrels

Ollie Garland

Level 32 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

James Mendoza raised from the hijack to 600,000, finding Kunal Patni in the big blind who defended.

Patni check-called a bet of 525,000 from Mendoza on a board of 4♥J♠A♦.

The 3♠ saw Patni check again, this time folding to bet of approximately 1,500,000 from Mendoza.

Player	Chips	Progress
Kunal Patni	4,950,000 350,000	350,000
James Mendoza	900,000 -3,950,000	-3,950,000

Tags: James Mendoza Kunal Patni

06-28-2023 17:33 UTC-7

Burlacu Wins Without a Showdown

Ollie Garland

Level 32 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Nazar Buhaiov raised from early position to 600,000, finding Robert Burlacu in the big blind who defended.

On a flop of 4♦5♥7♠, Burlacu checked to Buhaiov who bet out for 300,000. Burlacu raised all in, shoving for 1,550,000.

After receiving a count, Buhaiov decided to fold.

Player	Chips	Progress
Nazar Buhaiov	6,350,000 -950,000	-950,000
Robert Burlacu	3,650,000 1,450,000	1,450,000

Tags: Nazar Buhaiov Robert Burlacu

06-28-2023 17:23 UTC-7

"Barstool Nate" Shares His Wild Adventure Getting to the 2023 WSOP One Month Late

Jon Sofen

Level 32 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Eric "Barstool Nate" Nathan had quite the adventure — injury, lost ID, the whole nine yards — getting to Las Vegas for the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP). PokerNews caught up with the Barstool Sports personality to hear his story of why he's just now arriving at the WSOP.

The co-host of the Cracking Aces poker podcast is competing in Event #65: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em, his first bracelet event of the summer. Originally, the sports blogger and long-time poker player intended to grind a lengthy WSOP schedule, starting early in the series. So, why's he just now making his way to Sin City to play some cards?

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Tags: Eric Nathan