Event #58: $50,000 Poker Players Championship (7-Handed) Day 4 | 2024 World Series of Poker

06-26-2024 14:45 UTC-7

Becker's Big Bet Gets Paid by Brewer

David Salituro

Level 19

Limit Flop/Draw: 30,000/60,000, 60,000-120,000 Limits
Stud Games: 15,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring-In, 60,000 Completion 60,000-120,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 30,000/45,000 Ante, 15,000/30,000 Blinds

Pot-Limit Omaha

In a blind versus blind battle, Johannes Becker bet 65,000 on a flop of 7♣10♠10♣ and Chris Brewer called.

The turn was the 2♥ and Becker bet 250,000. Brewer again called to see the Q♠ river, where Becker bet 650,000, leaving himself around 200,000 behind.

Brewer let out a loud sigh but eventually called. Becker showed A♦10♦6♦5♠ for trip tens and Brewer also flashed the 10♥ before mucking.

Player	Chips	Progress
Chris Brewer	4,300,000 1,700,000	1,700,000

Johannes Becker	2,200,000 1,300,000	1,300,000

Tags: Chris Brewer Johannes Becker

06-26-2024 14:43 UTC-7

Obst Having Fun at Ivey's Expense

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David Salituro

Level 19

Limit Flop/Draw: 30,000/60,000, 60,000-120,000 Limits
Stud Games: 15,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring-In, 60,000 Completion 60,000-120,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 30,000/45,000 Ante, 15,000/30,000 Blinds

Razz

James Obst: XxXx/Ax6x9xAx/Xx
Phil Ivey: XxXx/9x8x10x4x/Xx

James Obst completed and Phil Ivey called.

Obst then bet on fourth and fifth streets as Ivey called. Both players checked on sixth.

Obst bet again on seventh and Ivey called. "Nine," Obst announced.

"Nine what?" Ivey asked, and Obst showed Qx5x3x for 9-6-5-3-A to win the pot.

A few hands later, Obst again completed and was called by Ivey and Daniel Negreanu.

James Obst: XxXx/3x2xAx5x
Phil Ivey: XxXx/Qx8xAxXx - folded on sixth street
Daniel Negreanu: XxXx/10x9x3x - folded on fifth street

Obst bet again on fourth and fifth as Ivey called both bets, while Negreanu folded on fifth. Obst bet on sixth and Ivey this time snap-folded.

Obst showed two kings in the hole as the rest of the table burst out into laughter.

Player	Chips	Progress
James Obst	2,900,000 1,400,000	1,400,000

Daniel Negreanu	1,900,000 400,000	400,000

Phil Ivey	1,150,000 1,150,000	1,150,000

Tags: Daniel Negreanu James Obst Phil Ivey

06-26-2024 14:38 UTC-7

Benyamine Folds Two Pair

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Cottrell van Wingerden

Level 19

Limit Flop/Draw: 30,000/60,000, 60,000-120,000 Limits
Stud Games: 15,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring-In, 60,000 Completion 60,000-120,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 30,000/45,000 Ante, 15,000/30,000 Blinds

Seven Card Stud

Michael Mizrachi: AxXx/8♥A♣A♦
David Benyamine: Qx10x/Q♦10♥2♥ folded fifth street

Michael Mizrachi completed, then called a raise from David Benyamine.

The earlier raise did not stop Mizrachi from betting on fourth street. Benyamine just called.

Mizrachi paired up his ace on fifth street, prompting him to bet once more. That did not sit well with Benyamine, who eventually folded two pair face up. It was a good fold, as Mizrachi revealed he held trip aces as he raked in the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
David Benyamine	3,225,000 175,000	175,000

Michael Mizrachi	700,000 150,000	150,000

Tags: David Benyamine Michael Mizrachi

06-26-2024 14:27 UTC-7

Greg Raymer Reflects on Historic WSOP Main Event Win 20 Years Later

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Chad Holloway

Level 19

Limit Flop/Draw: 30,000/60,000, 60,000-120,000 Limits
Stud Games: 15,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring-In, 60,000 Completion 60,000-120,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 30,000/45,000 Ante, 15,000/30,000 Blinds

In 2003, the game of poker changed forever after Chris Moneymaker topped a field of 839 players to win the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event for $2.5 million. By doing so, the Moneymaker effect ignited the “Poker Boom,” which saw the tournament field triple the following year.

The 2004 Main Event was the last to be held at the birthplace of the WSOP – Binion’s Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas. The venue was packed to the rafters with 2,576 players entering that year’s tournament, and with the ESPN cameras capturing all the action several poker players made a name for themselves that year including young guns David Williams and Josh Arieh, while 1995 WSOP Main Event champ Dan Harrington made history by following up his third-place finish in the 2003 WSOP Main Event by placing fourth in 2004 for $1.5 million.

However, when the dust settled it was a patent attorney from Connecticut by the name of Greg Raymer winning the whole thing for a smooth $5 million and a gold bracelet. While attempting to defend his title in 2005, which doubled from the year prior by attracting 5,619 players, Raymer proved his win was no fluke by making another deep run, ultimately falling in 25th place for $304,680.

It’s been 20 years since Raymer’s victory, but he hasn’t slowed down as he’s continued to play poker all across the globe. In recognition of Raymer’s anniversary, PokerNews caught up with the champ, who will be at the 2024 WSOP!

Click here to read Raymer's interview with PokerNews!

06-26-2024 14:26 UTC-7

Updated Counts on the Outer Table

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Connor Richards

Level 19

Limit Flop/Draw: 30,000/60,000, 60,000-120,000 Limits
Stud Games: 15,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring-In, 60,000 Completion 60,000-120,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 30,000/45,000 Ante, 15,000/30,000 Blinds

Player	Chips	Progress
Chris Brewer	6,000,000 1,100,000	1,100,000

Daniel Negreanu	2,300,000 700,000	700,000

Phil Ivey	2,300,000 50,000	50,000

James Obst	1,500,000 750,000	750,000

Renan Bruschi	1,100,000 280,000	280,000

Johannes Becker	900,000 465,000	465,000

06-26-2024 14:25 UTC-7

Smith Shows Down an Ace

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David Salituro

Level 19

Limit Flop/Draw: 30,000/60,000, 60,000-120,000 Limits
Stud Games: 15,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring-In, 60,000 Completion 60,000-120,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 30,000/45,000 Ante, 15,000/30,000 Blinds

No-Limit Hold'em

Bryce Yockey raised to 70,000 under the gun before Dylan Smith three-bet to 190,000 in the hijack. Yockey called and they went heads-up to the A♦7♠5♦ flop.

Smith bet another 100,000 and Yockey called. The turn was the 5♣ and Smith bet 400,000.

Yockey again called and checked over to Smith on the J♣ river. Smith checked back and Yockey showed K♦Q♦ for a missed flush draw. Smith turned over A♥K♥ for two pair as he took the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dylan Smith	2,100,000 385,000	385,000
Bryce Yockey	1,870,000 795,000	795,000

Tags: Bryce Yockey Dylan Smith

06-26-2024 14:22 UTC-7

Obst Catches Ivey Bluffing

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Cottrell van Wingerden

Level 19

Limit Flop/Draw: 30,000/60,000, 60,000-120,000 Limits
Stud Games: 15,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring-In, 60,000 Completion 60,000-120,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 30,000/45,000 Ante, 15,000/30,000 Blinds

Seven Card Stud

James Obst: JxJx/A♥2♦10♦3♣/9x
Phil Ivey: XxXx/7♣3♦6♥4♥/Xx

James Obst completed and Phil Ivey called.

Obst continued to bet on fourth street with Ivey making the call.

Fifth street saw Obst bet once again but this time Ivey responded with a raise. Obst flatted.

Ivey continued his aggression with a bet on sixth street and, as before, Obst called.

There would be no cheap showdown for Obst as Ivey took one last stab at the pot on the river. Obst considered for a moment, then called, prompting Ivey to muck before Obst had tabled his hand.

Player	Chips	Progress
Phil Ivey	2,350,000 450,000	450,000

James Obst	2,250,000 610,000	610,000

Tags: James Obst Phil Ivey

06-26-2024 14:15 UTC-7

Mizrachi Gets No Value With Straight Before Running Into One

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Connor Richards

Level 19

Limit Flop/Draw: 30,000/60,000, 60,000-120,000 Limits
Stud Games: 15,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring-In, 60,000 Completion 60,000-120,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 30,000/45,000 Ante, 15,000/30,000 Blinds

David Benyamine opened to 75,000 from the cutoff and Michael Mizrachi defended in the big blind.

The flop of 9♥10♦6♦ checked through and so did the Q♥ turn. Mizrachi checked again on the 8♣ river and Ausmus checked back before Mizrachi showed K♠J♣ for a slow-played straight.

Two hands later, Mizerachi opened to 65,000 on the button and Jeremy Ausmus defended in the big blind.

Ausmus checked on the flop of 3♠6♥4♥ and Mizrachi checked back. Ausmus then bet 55,000 on the J♦ turn and Mizrachi called. The 7♥ river completed the board and Ausmus sized up to 275,000. Mizrachi called.

Ausmus announced a straight and turned over 10♠5♠ as the Mizrachi mucked in defeat.

Player	Chips	Progress
David Benyamine	3,050,000 60,000	60,000

Jeremy Ausmus	2,800,000 300,000	300,000

Michael Mizrachi	550,000 280,000	280,000

Tags: David Benyamine Jeremy Ausmus Michael Mizrachi

06-26-2024 14:10 UTC-7

Negreanu Starts Strong

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David Salituro

Level 19

Limit Flop/Draw: 30,000/60,000, 60,000-120,000 Limits
Stud Games: 15,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring-In, 60,000 Completion 60,000-120,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 30,000/45,000 Ante, 15,000/30,000 Blinds

Seven Card Stud

Daniel Negreanu: XxXx/9♣10♠8♣9♠/Xx
Chris Brewer: XxXx/J♦7♣3♦4♥/Xx

Chris Brewer completed and Daniel Negreanu called.

Brewer continued betting on each street down to sixth. "Are you sure?" Negreanu asked as he called. Negreanu then bet on sixth and Brewer called.

Negreanu bet again on seventh and Brewer quickly folded.

The next hand, Negreanu got involved in another pot against Phil Ivey.

Daniel Negreanu: XxXx/2♣4♠3♥5♣/Xx
Phil Ivey: XxXx/10♦4♦10♠7♠/Xx

Ivey completed and Negreanu called. Negreanu then called bets down to sixth, where he opened the betting.

Ivey called and both players checked on seventh. Negreanu showed 5♥5♦ for a set and Ivey mucked.

Player	Chips	Progress
Chris Brewer	4,900,000 445,000	445,000

Phil Ivey	2,800,000 250,000	250,000

Daniel Negreanu	1,600,000 495,000	495,000

Tags: Chris Brewer Daniel Negreanu Phil Ivey

06-26-2024 14:08 UTC-7

Shuffle Up and Deal

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David Salituro

Level 19

Limit Flop/Draw: 30,000/60,000, 60,000-120,000 Limits
Stud Games: 15,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring-In, 60,000 Completion 60,000-120,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 30,000/45,000 Ante, 15,000/30,000 Blinds

The remaining 12 players have taken their seats and Day 4 is now underway.