Event #88: $10,000 Eight Game Mixed Championship (6-Handed) Day 2 | 2024 World Series of Poker

07-11-2024 17:44 UTC-8

Royal Flush for Difelice

Brett Slezak

Level 14

Limit Flop/Draw: 4,000/8,000, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 8,000 Completion 8,000-16,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 4,000/6,000 Ante, 2,000/4,000 Blinds

Stud Hi-Lo

Action was picked up on fourth street in a hand between Fu "Grasshopper" Wong, Ben Yu and Alex Difelice.

Fu "Grasshopper" Wong: XxXx / 7♠J♣ - folded on fourth street
Ben Yu: XxXxXx / 5♦7♣6♦Q♥
Alex Difelice: A♠2♦Xx / 10♠J♠K♠Q♠

On fourth, Difelice and Wong checked, Yu bet and was raised by Difelice before Wong folded. Yu called.

The action checked through on fifth before Yu called another bet on sixth.

On seventh, Difelice bet in the dark and Yu quickly folded after he checked his final card.

"Do you have it?" asked Cary Katz from across the table.

With a smile across his face, Difelice flipped over the A♠ for the Royal Flush as he raked in a sizeable pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alex Difelice	250,000 76,000	76,000
Ben Yu	205,000 125,000	125,000

Tags: Alex Difelice Ben Yu Cary Katz

07-11-2024 17:39 UTC-8

Puchkov Leaves Hellmuth Short

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 14

Limit Flop/Draw: 4,000/8,000, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 8,000 Completion 8,000-16,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 4,000/6,000 Ante, 2,000/4,000 Blinds

No-Limit Hold'em

With two players seeing a board of 10♠8♦5♦ and about 25,000 in the middle Phil Hellmuth checked from the small blind, Konstantin Puchkov bet 10,000 from under the gun and Hellmuth called.

Hellmuth check-called another bet from Puchkov on the A♣ turn, once again for 10,000.

On the J♠ river Hellmuth checked once more and Puchkov sized up with a bet of 50,000. Hellmuth went into the tank for about a minute before making the call.

Puchkov tabled a set with 10♥10♦.

"I turned aces up. Almost got away from it" Hellmuth commented, showing A♥8♥ before Puchkov took the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Bernd Gleissner	600,000
Konstantin Puchkov	270,000 218,000	218,000

Phil Hellmuth	45,000 20,000	20,000

Tags: Konstantin Puchkov Phil Hellmuth

07-11-2024 17:34 UTC-8

Dzivielevski Gets Pollak to Fold

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 14

Limit Flop/Draw: 4,000/8,000, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 8,000 Completion 8,000-16,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 4,000/6,000 Ante, 2,000/4,000 Blinds

No-Limit Hold'em

Benjamin Pollak opened to 3,900 from the hijack and Yuri Dzivielevski defended from the big blind.

The flop came Q♥7♣9♠ and Dzivielevski check-called a 10,000 bet from Pollak.

Both players checked the 5♣ turn leading to the 10♠ river. Dzivielevski bet 34,000 and Pollak's hand hit the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Yuri Dzivielevski	205,000 60,000	60,000

Benjamin Pollak	160,000 35,000	35,000

Tags: Benjamin Pollak Yuri Dzivielevski

07-11-2024 17:32 UTC-8

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

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Sandra Barbour

Level 14

Limit Flop/Draw: 4,000/8,000, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 8,000 Completion 8,000-16,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 4,000/6,000 Ante, 2,000/4,000 Blinds

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.

07-11-2024 17:25 UTC-8

Anderson Takes From Brewer as Big Stacks Collide

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Brett Slezak

Level 14

Limit Flop/Draw: 4,000/8,000, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 8,000 Completion 8,000-16,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 4,000/6,000 Ante, 2,000/4,000 Blinds

Pot-Limit Omaha

Calvin Anderson opened the hijack to 10,000 and then called after Chris Brewer potted from the cutoff to 36,000.

The 9♦6♣2♠ flop checked through to the Q♣ turn. Anderson led for 40,000 and Brewer quickly called.

The river brought the 5♠. Anderson led again, this time for 90,000. Brewer deliberated for a moment before he let it go.

Player	Chips	Progress
Calvin Anderson	560,000 50,000	50,000

Chris Brewer	420,000 60,000	60,000

Tags: Calvin Anderson Chris Brewer

07-11-2024 17:22 UTC-8

Seiver and Weinman Among the Latest Eliminations

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 14

Limit Flop/Draw: 4,000/8,000, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 8,000 Completion 8,000-16,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 4,000/6,000 Ante, 2,000/4,000 Blinds

Player	Chips	Progress
Daniel Weinman	Busted

Scott Seiver	Busted

Jared Bleznick	Busted

Jon Kyte	Busted
Renan Bruschi	Busted

Stephen Vanwyhe	Busted
Jerry Wong	Busted

07-11-2024 17:06 UTC-8

Hansen Takes from Watson

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 14

Limit Flop/Draw: 4,000/8,000, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 8,000 Completion 8,000-16,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 4,000/6,000 Ante, 2,000/4,000 Blinds

Seven Card Stud

Mike Watson: XxXx/10♠K♦3♦2♣ - folded on sixth street
Gus Hansen: XxXx/5♦10♦Q♦3♣

Mike Watson completed with a ten and Gus Hansen defended from the bring in with a five.

Watson bet fourth street and was called by Hansen. On fifth street Watson checked, Hansen bet and Watson called.

On sixth street Watson checked again, Hansen bet and this time Watson folded.

Elsewhere in the tournament area, Patrick Leonard was recently eliminated.

Player	Chips	Progress
Gus Hansen	410,000 70,000	70,000

Mike Watson	375,000 85,000	85,000

Patrick Leonard	Busted

Tags: Gus Hansen Mike Watson Patrick Leonard

07-11-2024 16:51 UTC-8

Ishibashi Sends Hoffman to the Rail

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 14

Limit Flop/Draw: 4,000/8,000, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 8,000 Completion 8,000-16,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 4,000/6,000 Ante, 2,000/4,000 Blinds

Seven Card Stud

Daniel Weinman: XxXx/A♥K♠2♦2♣/Xx - folded on seventh street
Max Hoffman: A♣7♠/A♠5♥3♦2♠/2♥
Dai Ishibashi: 10♥8♥/9♥7♣8♣A♦/6♣

Dai Ishibashi completed with a nine, Daniel Weinman raised with an ace and Max Hoffman three-bet with another ace, committing most of his stack in doing so. Both Ishibashi and Weinman made the call.

Weinman bet fourth street, Hoffman called off with the rest of his stack, Ishibashi raised to two bets, Weinman made it three bets and Ishibashi called.

On both fifth and sixth streets Weinman bet and was called by Ishibashi. Weinman then checked seventh, Ishibashi bet and Weinman folded.

Hoffman had aces up but Ishibashi had made a ten-high straight to send Hoffman to the rail and take down a sizable pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dai Ishibashi	645,000 347,000	347,000
Daniel Weinman	250,000 85,000	85,000

Max Hoffman	Busted

Tags: Dai Ishibashi Daniel Weinman Max Hoffman

07-11-2024 16:51 UTC-8

Johnson Makes Number Two to Survive

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Brett Slezak

Level 14

Limit Flop/Draw: 4,000/8,000, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 8,000 Completion 8,000-16,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 4,000/6,000 Ante, 2,000/4,000 Blinds

2-7 Triple Draw

After a series of raises before the first draw, Marco Johnson was all-in for 40,000 from the cutoff against Koji Fujimoto on the button and Mike Watson in the small blind.

Watson drew two while Johnson and Fujimoto drew one. Watson check-called a bet from Fujimoto.

On the second draw, Watson took two, Johnson took one, and Fujimoto stood pat. Watson check-called another bet.

On the final draw, Watson took one while the others stood pat and the action checked through.

Marco Johnson: 7x6x4x3x2x All in
Koji Fujimoto: 10x8x4x3x2x
Mike Watson: JxXxXxXxXx

Johnson made #2 on the final draw to find a full triple while Fujimoto won the small side pot with his ten.

Player	Chips	Progress
Koji Fujimoto	340,000 70,000	70,000
Mike Watson	290,000 190,000	190,000

Marco Johnson	120,000 30,000	30,000

Tags: Koji Fujimoto Marco Johnson Mike Watson

07-11-2024 16:34 UTC-8

Just a Couple of Legends Playing Some Mixed Games

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Mike Patrick

Level 14

Limit Flop/Draw: 4,000/8,000, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 8,000 Completion 8,000-16,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 4,000/6,000 Ante, 2,000/4,000 Blinds

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Tags: Phil Hellmuth Gus Hansen