Event #11: $1,500 Badugi Day 2 | 2024 World Series of Poker

Jun 03, 2024

Wagganer Finds a Check-Raise

Brett Slezak

Level 22 : Limits 15,000/30,000, 0 ante

Michael Moncek opened the cutoff, Kevin Gerhart called on the button, and Joseph Wagganer three-bet from the small blind, which both players called.

Wagganer stood pat while Moncek and Gerhart both took two. Wagganer led with a bet and both players came along.

On the second draw, Wagganer remained pat, Moncek drew one, and Gerhart drew two. Wagganer bet, Moncek raised, Gerhart folded, and Wagganer called.

Both players stood pat on the final draw. Wagganer checked-raised a bet from Moncek who called the raise. Wagganer turned over the winner 6♣4♦3♠A♥ for a six-four badugi and raked in a massive pot.

Tags: Joseph Wagganer Kevin Gerhart Michael Moncek

Jun 03, 2024

Amin Falls To Cantu

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Liam Gannon

Level 22 : Limits 15,000/30,000, 0 ante

Brandon Cantu raised in the small blind and in the big blind, Ahmed Amin three-bet which prompted a four-bet from Cantu, leaving Amin to cap it pre which Cantu called.

Both players stood pat on the first draw and Cantu check-called a bet from Amin.

Cantu and Amin stood pat on the second draw and Cantu checked over to Amin who moved all in which Cantu called.

On the third draw, Cantu stood pat and Amin went into the tank before deciding to pitch two cards.

Ahmed Amin: Q♠7♦5♣2♠ All in
Brandon Cantu: J♠10♣6♦2♥

Cantu was dealt a jack-ten which was the best hand by showdown and he took down the pot to eliminate Amin from the tournament.

At the other tables, Abdel Hamid and Oliver Vereschagin were eliminated from the tournament.

Tags: Abdel Hamid Ahmed Amin Brandon Cantu Oliver Vereschagin

Jun 03, 2024

Post Dinner Eliminations

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Liam Gannon

Level 22 : Limits 15,000/30,000, 0 ante

Level: 22

Blinds: 8,000-15,000
Limits: 15,000-30,000

Jun 03, 2024

WSOP Introduces New Rule Changes for Player of the Year

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Lyle Bateman

Level 21 : Limits 12,000/24,000, 0 ante

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has long stood as the premier poker event globally, drawing the most skilled and dedicated players worldwide. Over the next two months, fierce competition will unfold as players vie for one of the most prestigious accolades in the WSOP: the Player of the Year (PoY) title.

Those looking to immortalize their names in poker lore need to be aware of the set of new rule changes that the WSOP has implemented for the PoY race. These modifications are crucial for anyone planning their summer grind and hoping to secure a spot at the top of the leaderboard.

Read the new rules here

Jun 03, 2024

World Champ Chris Moneymaker Opens Poker Room in Louisville, Kentucky

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Lyle Bateman

Level 21 : Limits 12,000/24,000, 0 ante

Chris Moneymaker is giving it another try, opening a poker room in Kentucky, this time in Louisville.

Moneymaker Social Louisville opened Saturday, becoming the second operating brick-and-mortar card room in the state. The other one, a slightly bigger room, is located just down the street, about 15-20 minutes from the University of Louisville campus.

Opening night "went well," poker room manager Christine Russell told PokerNews. As with any new business, there "were some kinks to work out." But as Russell said, players were impressed with the initial experience.

Read the Full Story Here

Jun 03, 2024

Updated Counts Of The Final 32 (full)

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Liam Gannon

Level 21 : Limits 12,000/24,000, 0 ante

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Jun 03, 2024

Dinner Break

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Brett Slezak

Level 21 : Limits 12,000/24,000, 0 ante

The remaining 32 players are going on a 60-minute dinner break. Play will resume at 8:30 p.m. local time. Approximate chip counts will be posted shortly.

Jun 03, 2024

Tate Falls To Vereschagin

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Liam Gannon

Level 21 : Limits 12,000/24,000, 0 ante

Action was picked up on the second betting round in a pot between Oliver Vereschagin in the cutoff and Brian Tate on the button.

Tate checked over to Vereschagin who bet and Tate called, leaving just one bet behind.

The final draw saw Tate stand pat against Vereschagin who drew one and Tate bet his last chips, receiving a quick call from Vereschagin.

Brian Tate: J♦5♠3♦A♥ All in
Oliver Vereschagin: 8♥4♠2♦A♣

The eight-four was good for Vereschagin to take down the pot and eliminate Tate from the tournament.

Tags: Brian Tate Oliver Vereschagin

Jun 03, 2024

Wagganer Catches Murata's Hand in the Cookie Jar

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Brett Slezak

Level 21 : Limits 12,000/24,000, 0 ante

Yuya Murata opened under the gun and then called when Joseph Wagganer three-bet from the big blind.

Both players took one card and Murata called a bet from Wagganer.

Both drew one again, but this time Murata raised after Wagganer bet, and he called the raise.

On the last draw, Wagganer took one again and Murata stayed pat. Wagganer checked and Murata bet. After some deliberation, Wagganer eventually put in the call.

"Bluff!" declared Murata as he turned over 9♠4♥2♠2♦ for a three-card nine. Wagganer revealed 6♣3♥2♣A♦ for a three-card three and his bluff-catcher was good to take down the pot.

Tags: Joseph Wagganer Yuya Murata