Jeff Platt got it all in preflop against his opponent, who he had covered.
Opponent: A♦Q♦ 
Jeff Platt: A♣K♦
The board ran out J♥9♠9♥10♥2♥, and Platt's opponent was sent to the payout desk.
A large pot was brewing on the turn, in a hand between Kenneth Raskin and another player at the table.
With the board reading 5♦Q♦7♥6♦, all the money went into the middle, with Raskin covering his opponent.
Opponent: J♦2♦
Kenneth Raskin: K♦10♦
Raskin had his opponent drawing dead with flush over flush, and the meaningless 7♣ rolled off on the river.
Arthur Thiriart was already all in from the big blind and heads-up against an opponent in the big blind for around 145,000.
Arthur Thiriart: A♦Q♥
Big Blind: A♣J♥
Thiriart was ahead and things stayed that way on the 7♦K♣6♠3♦Q♣ runout.
In the next hand, Thiriart found himself covering an all in from middle position and went heads-up again a flop.
Middle Position: A♦9♠
Arthur Thiriart: A♥K♦
The board came Thiriart's way again with a K♥6♦8♥ flop, giving Thiriart top pair, and the 3♥K♣ run out sealed Thiriart the pot.
Sean Ragozzini got it all in preflop against one of the short-stacked players at the table, who he had covered.
Opponent: A♥9♥
Sean Ragozzini: J♣7♣
Ragozzini pulled ahead on the 6♠J♦Q♦ flop, pairing his jack. The 2♦ turn and 10♠ river offered no help to his opponent, and Ragozzini scooped the pot.
Right after the dinner break, Bill Klein got it all in preflop with one of the shorter stacks at the table, who he had covered.
Opponent: 6x6x
Bill Klein: AxAx
The board ran out 2♣9♠2♥7♥A♣, and Klein scooped the pot with aces full of deuces.
Level: 18
Blinds: 5,000/10,000
Ante: 10,000
The 2024 $25K Fantasy league attracted 19 entrants, which means a $475,000 prize pool is up for grabs. The top four teams will get paid with $225,000 going to the winner. The runner-up team will receive a $125,000 consolation prize, while the third and fourth-place teams will earn $75,000 and $50,000 respectively.
Midway through the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP), the Joao Peres of Team Sternheimer has been the top performer amassing 224 points thanks in no small part to hitting two field bonuses in massive no-limit hold’em tournaments. From there, Jeremy Ausmus’s strong year has earned Team Noori 199 points, while Benny Glaser has earned 187 points for the aforementioned Team Sternheimer.
Other strong performers thus far include John Racener (181 points for Team The Dinkers), Scott Seiver (180 points for Team AJ’s Eagles), Calvin Anderson (179 points for Team Sepiol), Chance Kornuth (170 points for Team Livingston), and Adam Hendrix (164 points for Team Wilson).
Click here to see full standings and a list of the $25K Fantasy bracelet winners thus far!
In celebration of the 55th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) Tournament, Horseshoe Las Vegas has introduced two exclusive limited-time menu items that will delight both poker enthusiasts and food connoisseurs alike.
Running through the remainder of the WSOP, these culinary experiences promise an unforgettable addition to the poker festivities!
Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen at Horseshoe Las Vegas is pulling out all the stops with the introduction of the 4-of-a-Kind Burger. This mouthwatering creation features a juicy beef patty topped with:
For just $34.99, this burger promises a flavor-packed experience that’s a winning hand every time.
For those seeking a high-stakes culinary challenge, Jack Binion’s Steak presents JB’s Callin’ Your Bluff Challenge. This formidable feast includes:
The remaining 783 players are on a 60-minute dinner break and are expected to return at 7:02 p.m. local time.
Play will resume in Level 18 with a 5,000/10,000 and a 10,000 big blind ante.
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