Event #93: $777 Lucky 7's No-Limit Hold'em (7-Handed) Day 2 | 2024 World Series of Poker

07-16-2024 16:57 UTC-8

Jiang Doubles Up Through Rivera

Monika Kostanjevec

Level 32 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Wei Jiang was under the gun and went all in for 5,375,000. Action folded to Marc Rivera in the big blind, who called and had Jiang covered.

Wei Jiang: K♣10♣ All in
Marc Rivera: A♠K♥

The flop came 9♥6♣7♠ and Jiang requested and 8x on the turn. The turn was the 10♥ and Jiang realised that ‘a ten will do’.

The river was the 3♦ and Jiang got the double-up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Wei Jiang	10,800,000 10,800,000	10,800,000
Marc Rivera	6,800,000 4,250,000	4,250,000

Tags: Marc Rivera Wei Jiang

07-16-2024 16:54 UTC-8

Ling and Rivera Split

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Maxime Taldir

Level 32 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Dongying Ling on the button moved all-in for approximately 4,600,000, and he was called by David Rivera in the big blind.

Dongying Ling: A♠5♣ All in
David Rivera: A♦J♣

Ling was on the edge of elimination, but the board of 7♠4♥4♣7♦8♣ showed two pair so they split the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
David Rivera	13,300,000 900,000	900,000
Dongying Ling	4,500,000 1,000,000	1,000,000

Tags: David Rivera Dongying Ling

07-16-2024 16:52 UTC-8

Hutchison Wins a Flip to Double

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Tyler Foran

Level 32 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Joe Kuether opened 600,000 in the hijack and Dean Hutchison jammed next to act. The action folded back around Kuether and after getting a count of 3,525,000, he made the call.

Dean Hutchison: A♠10♥ All in
Joe Kuether: 8♥8♦

The 10♠6♣5♥ flop paired Hutchison's ten and the 3♥ turn and 9♣ river meant he doubled to stay alive.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dean Hutchison	7,850,000 6,145,000	6,145,000
Joe Kuether	4,550,000 2,775,000	2,775,000

Tags: Dean Hutchison Joe Kuether

07-16-2024 16:39 UTC-8

Herrin Drags Three-Bet Pot

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Tyler Foran

Level 32 : Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Rosen Apostolov opened 600,000 across the line and Christopher Herrin slid a raise to 1,100,000 into the middle from the big blind. Apostolov called.

The A♥8♣5♥ flop hit the felt, and Herrin pushed a bet of 1,600,000 and Apostolov snap-mucked.

Player	Chips	Progress
Rosen Apostolov	6,600,000 910,000	910,000
Christopher Herrin	4,500,000 1,340,000	1,340,000

Tags: Christopher Herrin Rosen Apostolov

Level: 32

Blinds: 150,000/300,000

Ante: 300,000

07-16-2024 16:08 UTC-8

"I'm Gonna Stick Around For a Long Time" - Patrik Antonius Inducted into Poker Hall of Fame

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Sandra Barbour

Level 31 : Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

Welcome to the Poker Hall of Fame: Patrik Antonius.

With a distinguished career and over $23 million in career earnings, Antonius embodies everything that the Poker Hall of Fame stands for, having played high-stakes poker against some of the greatest players of his generation and gained the respect of both cash game and tournament players alike.

"In the modern era of poker, few have been as bold and fearless as Patrik Antonius," said Ty Stewart, Executive Director of the World Series of Poker. "A force both online and live, we’re thrilled to see Patrik’s high-stakes career acknowledged by legends who have added the first international player to the Poker Hall of Fame in a number of years."

Antonius is the first European player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame since the late David "Devilfish" Ulliott in 2017. He's also the first living European to be inducted since 2008 when holecard camera inventor Henry Orenstein was inducted.

According to the WSOP, Antonius edged “Miami” John Cernuto and Isai Scheinberg in the voting to secure his 2024 nomination.

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07-16-2024 15:41 UTC-8

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

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Sandra Barbour

Level 31 : Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

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.

07-16-2024 15:38 UTC-8

Recent Eliminations

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Josh Noy

Level 31 : Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Jeffrey Smith	Busted
Ted Beckwith	Busted
Igor Pihela	Busted
Daniel Yang	Busted
Maurice Hawkins	Busted
Ben Levy	Busted
Leonard Miller	Busted

Renante Guiao	Busted
Hadrien Gallois	Busted
Michael McNeil	Busted

Mike Allis	Busted

Yongkyun Kim	Busted
Frank Lin	Busted

Nan Hong	Busted
Shawn Buchanan	Busted

Brett Murray	Busted
David Funkhouser	Busted

Rick Marting	Busted
Gerard Coyle	Busted
Clark Kokich	Busted

Raymond Henson	Busted

Dinesh Alt	Busted
Hanseok Ko	Busted
David Jordan	Busted
Dmytro Bystrovzorov	Busted

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07-16-2024 15:34 UTC-8

60-minute Dinner Break

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Laura Fryer

Level 31 : Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

Players are now on a 60-minute dinner break. The remaining 37 players will return at approximately 5:30 p.m. local time.

07-16-2024 15:31 UTC-8

Some Updated Chip Counts Before the Break

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Laura Fryer

Level 31 : Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Ilija Savevski	16,000,000 100,000	100,000
Lukas Hafner	13,010,000 2,310,000	2,310,000
Jorge Postigo	13,000,000 6,500,000	6,500,000
Michael Liang	12,500,000 8,460,000	8,460,000

David Rivera	12,400,000 675,000	675,000
Mitch Garshofsky	11,875,000 4,135,000	4,135,000
Taowei Chang	9,700,000 2,200,000	2,200,000
Justin Zaki	9,500,000 800,000	800,000
Carlos Leiva	8,625,000 7,360,000	7,360,000

Gurpreet Lubana	7,800,000 200,000	200,000
Dean Ruan	7,800,000 500,000	500,000
Rosen Apostolov	7,510,000 690,000	690,000
Joe Kuether	7,325,000 4,175,000	4,175,000
Brandon Marsters	7,200,000 1,925,000	1,925,000
Jason Daly	7,150,000 950,000	950,000

Avi Cohen	7,100,000 4,475,000	4,475,000
Yilong Wang	7,070,000 130,000	130,000

Rajesh Mehta	6,450,000 600,000	600,000
Alex Milgrom	6,400,000 1,500,000	1,500,000
Duc Nguyen	6,300,000 1,100,000	1,100,000

Ryan Ostrove	6,020,000 920,000	920,000
Salvador Ramos	5,600,000 670,000	670,000
David Helpard	4,700,000
Adam Levine	4,400,000 1,610,000	1,610,000
Anthony Ruttler	4,350,000 2,900,000	2,900,000

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