Level: 6
Blinds: 400/800
Ante: 800
2023 World Series of Poker
Event #70: $400 Colossus
Day: 1a
Event Info
2023 World Series of Poker
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1a
Buy-in
$400
Prize Pool
$4,989,540
Entries
15,879
Level
47
Blinds
5,000,000 / 10,000,000
Ante
10,000,000
Entries
7,673
Players Left
962
Players Left 1 / 15879
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Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
The tournament clock shows 6,169 entrants so far for today's action. With late registration still open, it remains to be seen if today's field can top the 8,467 entrants from Day 1d of the $300 Gladiators of Poker held earlier this year.
Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 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 renowned Japanese vlogger Masato Yokosawa, AKA “World Wide Yokosawa.” While players in the United States might think folks like Brad Owen and Andrew Neeme has the biggest vlog followings in the world, that distinction actually belongs to Masato, who regularly clears 600K views on each of his vlogs!
The Japanese vlogging sensation opens up about his start in poker, what inspired him to start a vlog, and how he’s managed to turn it into a smashing success with the help of a creative team. He also talks about his desire to win a WSOP gold bracelet, how Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hellmuth are perceived in his home country, and what the future looks like for poker in Japan.
Chad and Jesse then do a new "Calling the Clock" segment in which they offer quick two-minute dialogues for topics on “The Board.”
Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Horseshoe Section - Level 4: Blinds 300/500
Early position raised to 1,100 and two players called to the flop.
The flop came Q♦A♠6♠ and all three players were quick to check.
When the 3♦ peeled off on the turn, Krishna Hari led out for 2,600 from the big blind. Only the late position player called.
The river was the 4♠ and Hari fired for 5,400. He received a quick call from his opponent who showed K♣Q♥. Hari revealed Q♠10♠ to take the pot with a flush. After the hand, Hari mentioned that "his turtle card protector was to thank for his luck."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
46,800
46,800
|
46,800 |
Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Action was joined with the board showing 7♠5♥2♥. Kris Chaykowski, the cutoff, moved all in for 13,700. He received two callers - a player in early position, and a player in middle position who called all in for less. All three players' cards were turned over, with the player in early position having both of his opponents covered.
Middle Position: 9♠9♥
Kris Chaykowski: A♥6♥
Early Position: Q♦Q♥
Chaykowski moved ahead on the A♦ turn, and the 10♠ river gave him the pot, with the player in middle position being eliminated. As he was stacking his chips, he mentioned to the table that he didn't have to use his one time. "I didn't even ask for an ace," he said.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
52,200
52,200
|
52,200 |
|
46,000
46,000
|
46,000 |
Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Horseshoe Sections - Level 4: Blinds 300/500
A player in middle position raised to 1,000 and was called by the player directly to his left. Lexy Gavin-Mather then raised to an even 5,000 from the blind.
The initial raiser called and the player in between folded. Heads up they saw a flop of K♣3♥7♣. This time Gavin-Mather downsized to 3,600 and was called yet again.
The turn brought the 6♥ and she fired for a larger 12,500. At this point in the hand, the gentleman in middle position asked Gavin-Mather, "Do you have a big hand?" Gavin-Mather didn't offer any information, despite maintaining a friendly demeanor.
"Alright..." said her opponent as he picked up his hand and swished two queens back and forth before throwing them in the muck, "I fold my pair of queens to you."
Lexy Gavin-Mather then went on to say, "Okay, just because PokerNews is here..." and showed her A♣Q♥ to the table, going on to say, "That was my only bluff today...".
Her tablemates chimed in that they weren't so sure of that and continued to play on.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
41,500
1,500
|
1,500 |
|
||
Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Three players created a pot of about 10,000 and the flop came J♠8♦6♦. Michael Vela checked, and a player bet 4,500 before David Fadoul raised to 10,000.
Vela check-raised by dropping a stack of reds across the line for about 70,000 and the original bettor quickly folded as Fadoul snap-called his stack of 24,000.
David Fadoul: 9♦7♦
Michael Vela: J♥8♥
Vela flopped two pair but Fadoul had an open-ended straight draw and a flush draw. The K♣ turn was a brick but the Q♦ river improved Fadoul to a flush to double through Vela.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
111,000
111,000
|
111,000 |
|
|
63,500
63,500
|
63,500 |
Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Tournament officials informed players in Paris of the delay between their area and that of the Horseshoe. Players in Paris will now go on their second break, which will be 50 minutes in length. Officials noted that the plan is to sync both venues by the end of the dinner break later this evening.
Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Horseshoe Section - Level 4: Blinds 300/500
Action picked up after a flop of 10♠4♣8♥ when Thomas Fritz led out for 2,100 from middle position. He received one caller.
The 4♠ came on the turn and both players checked.
When the 9♣ peeled off on the river, Fritz bet 4,000 and received a call from his opponent. He revealed J♠7♣ for a straight to take down the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
36,000
36,000
|
36,000 |
Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Horseshoe Sections - Level 5: Blinds 300/600
Action picked up after a flop of J♦5♥J♣, and Angelo Mollame checked from the small blind. The button bet 1,200, while Mollame raised to 3,000 and received a call.
The turn was the 4♣. Mollame continued for 3,500. He was again called.
While the 9♠ peeled off on the river, both players were quick to check. Mollame showed Q♦Q♣ to scoop the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
64,000
64,000
|
64,000 |
