It had been 14 years since anyone crossed the six-bracelet milestone, the last being Men "The Master" Nguyen. However, John Hennigan has now broken that streak, winning his seventh bracelet in Event #7: $1,500 Dealer's Choice at the 2024 World Series of Poker.
Hennigan defeated Robert Wells after a brief heads-up duel. With the win, Hennigan became only the ninth player to join the seven-bracelet club.
"It's Interesting to know, I guess, just like any other number" Hennigan commented when asked about the accolade. "Very happy to win the tournament. I mean to me, the best thing about winning the tournament is not losing it. Not getting second or knowing they're still playing and wandering around after you go broke. It's just very satisfying to come out on top."
Steve Zolotow limped the button and Chino Rheem limped the small blind before Grzegorz Derkowski made it 640,000 from the big blind. Both Zolotow and Rheem called.
The dealer spread a flop K♥6♦5♦ and Rheem checked to Derkowski who jammed his last 100,000. Both Zolotow and Rheem called.
The 10♦ turn, and the 6♠ river received checks from Rheem and Zolotow. All hands had to be tabled, as Rheem showed 9♣9♠8♠2♣, and Zolotow showed Q♦Q♥10♣4♠, while Derkowski dragged the pot with A♦8♦8♥3♣.
Action folded around to Grzegorz Derkowski in the small blind who raised to 480,000. Dylan Weisman three-bet from the big blind to 1,300,000 and Derkowski moved all in for his last 1,900,000 chips. Weisman made the call and had Derkowski in rough shape.
Grzegorz Derkowski: A♥7♠6♣3♠
Dylan Weisman: K♠K♣9♦8♦
The board ran out 10♥9♠2♠4♣2♦ and Weisman stacked Derkowski.
Action folded around to Dylan Weisman in the small blind who limped in. Steve Zolotow checked his option in the big blind.
J♦A♣4♥ peeled off and Weisman bet 160,000. Zolotow called.
The turn 4♣ hit the felt and action went check-check.
The K♠ river rolled off and Weisman fired 700,000. Zolotow raised to 2,100,000 and Weisman quickly called.
Zolotow tabled J♥6♥4♠4♦ and Weisman flashed K♦K♣ before mucking his hand. Despite finding the worst river card in the deck, Weisman escaped from what could've been a disaster.
Chino Rheem limped the small blind and Dylan Weisman checked his option.
The flop came A♦8♣6♥ and Rheem led for 160,000. Weisman raised to 540,000, and Rheem made the call.
The 6♣ paired the board on the turn and Rheem checked to Weisman. After a short pause, Weisman dropped a bet of 540,000 across the line which was enough to earn the pot as Rheem mucked his hand.
In the 835th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway is joined by poker pros Shaun Deeb and Josh Arieh, who fill in as special co-hosts at Level 9 in Las Vegas where the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is happening now!
Hear about how Fortnite helped them form Team Lucky alongside Matt Glantz and reigning WSOP Main Event champ Daniel Weinman, Arieh's Poker Stake venture, and their thoughts on the Poker Hall of Fame, including Scott Seiver's chances of getting in after he recently won his fifth gold bracelet.
They also weigh in on two hot topics from this week in poker — whether or not phones, spurred by solver software debates, and excessive masking should be allowed at poker tables.
Speaking of gold, Malcolm Trayner captured his first WSOP bracelet in Event #5: $1,000 Mystery Millions for $1,000,000, while two other players scored million-dollar bounties. Unfortunately, their reactions were a bit subdued, much to the dismay of many in the poker community.
That said, two other players had boisterous celebrations when they pulled six-figure bounties. See them all in the latest episode as well as a winner interview with Trayner.
Finally, learn about other bracelet winners such as David Prociak and Simeon Spasov, get an update on the $25K Fantasy league, and see Jack Binion walk the halls of the Horseshoe and reminisce about 55 years of the WSOP!
Chino Rheem opened the action with a raise to 400,000 from the button. Steve Zolotow defended from the big blind.
Heads up to a Q♦J♣2♦ flop and Zolotow led into Rheem for 700,000. Rheem proceeded to call.
The 2♠ turn peeled off and Zolotow wagered 1,100,000 this time. Rheem again made the call.
The river Q♣ allowed Zolotow to continue seeking value. He sized up to 2,200,000. Rheem went into the tank but eventually made the call. Zolotow tabled K♠Q♠J♥10♠ and it was the winner.
Steve Zolotow limped the button followed by Chino Rheem in the small blind before Dylan Weisman checked his option to see the J♦10♦9♣ flop. All three players tapped the table and the 10♣ fell on the turn. Rheem check-folded to a bet of 320,000 from Weisman but Zolotow stuck around with a call.
The A♦ fell on the river and Weisman slowed down with a check. Zolotow fired 720,000 and Weisman gave it some thought before saying, "That was the worst river card. Maybe it saved me money though," and tossed his cards in the muck.
Zolotow showed the J♠J♥ for jacks full, and Weisman mentioned that the river did indeed save him some chips.
The following hand, Rheem limped the button and Zolotow checked his option.
When the K♠J♥9♦ flop hit the felt, Zolotow check-called a bet of 200,000 from Rheem.
The 4♦ turn was checked through to see the 6♠ river and Zolotow led for 500,000. Rheem mucked his hand.
