Event #58: $50,000 Poker Players Championship (7-Handed) Day 1 | 2024 World Series of Poker

06-23-2024 17:14 UTC-8

Latest New Entries in Level Three

Christian Zetzsche

Level 3

The field has now reached 56 entries and below are the latest contenders in the mix including 11-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Ivey and former PPC winner Elior Sion.

Player	Chips	Progress
Benny Glaser	300,000 300,000	300,000

Kristopher Tong	300,000

Elior Sion	300,000 300,000	300,000

Phil Ivey	300,000 300,000	300,000

Renan Bruschi	300,000 300,000	300,000

Marco Johnson	300,000 300,000	300,000

Michael Rocco	300,000 300,000	300,000

Tags: Elior Sion Phil Ivey

06-23-2024 17:10 UTC-8

Yitzhaki Beats Becker in Showdown

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Christian Zetzsche

Level 3

2-7 Triple Draw

Roman Yitzhaki raised the button and was called by Mike Lang in the small blind as well as Johannes Becker in the big blind. Lang took two while both his opponents took three and he bet, Yitzhaki raised and earned two calls.

Lang and Yitzhaki took one while Becker took two and they checked to the final draw where they repeated their discards. Lang checked and Becker bet, Yitzhaki raised. That got Lang out of the way but Becker called only to muck against the 7x6x5x3x2x of Yitzhaki.

Player	Chips	Progress
Roman Yitzhaki	400,000 45,000	45,000
Johannes Becker	320,000 50,000	50,000

Phil Hui	295,000 20,000	20,000

Mike Lang	290,000 45,000	45,000
Ben Lamb	230,000 20,000	20,000

Felipe Ramos	115,000

Tags: Johannes Becker Mike Lang Roman Yitzhaki

06-23-2024 17:09 UTC-8

Diebold Wins Monster Pot Without a Showdown

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Dan O'Hair

Level 3

2-7 Triple Draw

David "ODB" Baker raised from the cutoff and was three-bet by Ben Diebold on the button. Gus Hansen called cold in the big blind and Baker called as well.

Hansen and Diebold both drew two and Baker drew three on the first draw. Action checked to Diebold, who bet. Both Hansen and Baker called.

On the second draw, Hansen drew two, Baker drew three, and Diebold stood pat. It was checked to Diebold again and he bet. Hansen raised, Baker made it three bets to go and both Diebold and Hansen called.

All three players stood pat on the final draw and Hansen checked to Baker, who bet. Diebold raised, Hansen folded, Baker re-raised and, undeterred, Diebold made it four bets to go.

Baker quickly folded and Diebold dragged the large pot without showing.

Player	Chips	Progress
Gus Hansen	370,000 10,000	10,000

Ben Diebold	320,000 110,000	110,000

David "ODB" Baker	185,000 140,000	140,000

Tags: Ben Diebold David "ODB" Baker Gus Hansen

06-23-2024 17:08 UTC-8

Benyamine Folds on Seventh

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Will Shillibier

Level 3

Seven Card Stud

David Benyamine: XxXx / A♣K♥10♦8♠ / Xx — folded on seventh street
John Monnette: XxXx / 8♥5♠6♠9♦ / Xx

John Monnette bet on fourth and fifth street, and David Benyamine called.

Benyamine switched to check-calling on sixth street, and ultimately check-folded to a final bet from Monnette on seventh street.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alexander Wilkinson	425,000 145,000	145,000

David Benyamine	370,000 85,000	85,000

Naoya Kihara	345,000 15,000	15,000

John Monnette	320,000 100,000	100,000

Viktor Blom	280,000 50,000	50,000
Paul Volpe	255,000 75,000	75,000

Tags: John Monnette David Benyamine

06-23-2024 17:03 UTC-8

Lang's Seven-Six Leaves Ramos Short

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Cottrell van Wingerden

Level 3

2-7 Triple Draw

Felipe Ramos opened on the button and Mike Lang called in the big blind.

Lang took two to Ramos' three on the first draw. Ramos then called after Lang bet.

The second draw saw Lang only take one while Ramos again opted for three. As before, Lang bet and Ramos called.

Lang did not take another card on the final draw but Ramos drew one before paying off one last bet from Lang, who held 7x6x5x4x2x to leave the Brazilian relatively short.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mike Lang	335,000 335,000	335,000
Felipe Ramos	115,000 165,000	165,000

Tags: Felipe Ramos Mike Lang

06-23-2024 17:02 UTC-8

Celebrate the World Series of Poker with Exclusive Menu Items at Horseshoe Las Vegas

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Will Shillibier

Level 3

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!

4-of-a-Kind Burger at Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen

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:

Two slices of crispy bacon
Super melty cheese
Fiery dragon’s breath chili
Tender smoked brisket
Crunchy fried onions
All served on a garlic-buttered brioche bun

For just $34.99, this burger promises a flavor-packed experience that’s a winning hand every time.

JB’s Callin’ Your Bluff Challenge at Jack Binion’s Steak

For those seeking a high-stakes culinary challenge, Jack Binion’s Steak presents JB’s Callin’ Your Bluff Challenge. This formidable feast includes:

32oz Prime Rib Slow-roasted to perfection: Accompanied by red wine balsamic roasted onions, roasted carrot garnish, horseradish, and au jus
Jack Binion’s Baked Potato: A full 1-pound Idaho Russet Potato with six shots of decadent toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped bacon, chives, whipped butter, and pepper jack fondue
Chocolate Layer Cake: Layers of rich chocolate buttercream, pretzel streusel, and bourbon white chocolate sauce

Challenge Rules

Participants have 20 minutes to complete the entire meal.
If successfully finished within the time limit, the meal is on the house.
If not completed, the cost is $149.99.
The challenge is for a single person, and all food must be consumed from the plate.

Level: 3

Limit Flop/Draw: 2,000/4,000, 4,000-8,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,000 Ante, 1,000 Bring-In, 4,000 Completion 4,000-8,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 2,000/3,000 Ante, 1,000/2,000 Blinds

06-23-2024 16:37 UTC-8

Second Break

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Dan O'Hair

Level 2

Players have been sent on another 15-minute break.

The field has grown to 51 entrants so far.

06-23-2024 16:37 UTC-8

Cates Chipping Up

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Will Shillibier

Level 2

Pot-Limit Omaha

Dan Cates limped, as did Aaron Katz before Seth Gottlieb raised the pot to 6,000. Cates was the only caller.

The flop was 9♣5♣4♦ with Gottlieb check-calling 6,000. However, Gottlieb check-folded to another bet of 15,000 on the 3♠ turn.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dan Cates	475,000 45,000	45,000

Seth Gottlieb	400,000
Chris Vitch	330,000 20,000	20,000

Wil Wilkinson	280,000 10,000	10,000
Aaron Katz	255,000 10,000	10,000

Eli Elezra	140,000 25,000	25,000

Tags: Aaron Katz Dan Cates Seth Gottlieb

06-23-2024 16:36 UTC-8

"A Nine Would Have Been Good"

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Christian Zetzsche

Level 2

2-7 Triple Draw

Ben Diebold raised the button and Gus Hansen called. "A nine is good," Diebold declared as they proceeded to the first draw, on which Hansen took three and Diebold two. Hansen then bet and Diebold called. Both discarded one each and checked to the final draw where they took one each again.

They checked it down and Hansen flashed an ace first followed by 8x5x4x3x.

Diebold mucked and said "a nice would have been good".

Player	Chips	Progress
Gus Hansen	360,000 45,000	45,000

Viktor Blom	330,000 20,000	20,000
David "ODB" Baker	325,000 325,000	325,000

Koray Aldemir	280,000 20,000	20,000

Chino Rheem	250,000 35,000	35,000
John Hennigan	250,000 250,000	250,000

Ben Diebold	210,000 90,000	90,000

Tags: Gus Hansen Ben Diebold