Event #16: $600 Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack | 2025 World Series of Poker

06-04-2025 10:54 UTC-8

Fani Taken Out by Ford

Myles Phago

Level 24 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

Joe Ford raised to 80,000 from the button, and Rod Fani called from the big blind.

The flop came 4♣9♠10♦ and Fani led out for 280,000, which Ford called. The turn brought the 9♣, and Fani moved all in. Ford called without too much thought.

Rod Fani: A♣K♦Q♣J♦ All in
Joe Ford: A♦J♣10♣2♥

Fani had an open-ended straight draw and nut-flush draw, and needed to hit to stay alive. Ford had two pair and a lesser flush draw. The river bricked out, and Fani was eliminated.

Player	Chips	Progress
Joe Ford	1,600,000 640,000	640,000
Rod Fani	Busted

Tags: Joe Ford Rod Fani

06-04-2025 10:52 UTC-8

Chorlian’s Set of Queens Crush Ford’s Set of Nines

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Sava Krink

Level 24 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

With about 330,000 already in the middle and the flop showing 4♠9♠8♥, Joe Ford checked from the big blind to Robert Chorlian, who fired a bet of 200,000. Ford quickly responded with a raise to 825,000, putting the pressure back on Chorlian.

Chorlian went deep into the tank, clearly facing a tough decision with just 695,000 behind. After more than four minutes of deliberation, he finally slid all of his chips forward. Ford called, and the cards were turned up.

Robert Chorlian: Q♣Q♠10♦10♠ All in
Joe Ford: 9♥9♣6♠4♣

Ford had flopped a set of nines to take the lead, but the 10♥ on the turn flipped the script, giving Chorlian a higher set. The Q♥ on the river improved Chorlian even further to a set of queens, and he pulled in a huge double-up at a crucial point in the tournament.

Player	Chips	Progress
Robert Chorlian	1,980,000 1,700,000	1,700,000
Joe Ford	960,000 710,000	710,000

Tags: Joe Ford Robert Chorlian

06-04-2025 10:48 UTC-8

Will Josh Arieh Claim His 7th Bracelet?

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Kasey Taormino

Level 24 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

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06-04-2025 10:33 UTC-8

Electronic Devices, Player Bans & More: 6 Key 2025 WSOP Rule Changes You Must Know

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Kaelaine Minton

Level 24 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has released its updated tournament rules for 2025, and whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time entrant, it's essential to understand the key changes.

While most of the rules remain consistent with past editions, several noteworthy updates have been made to improve game integrity, pace, and player behavior. There are six important rule changes and clarifications you need to know before taking your seat.

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Level: 24

Blinds: 20,000/40,000

Ante: 40,000

06-04-2025 10:30 UTC-8

Double Up for Sinishtaj

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Myles Phago

Level 23 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

Rogerio Da Silva Mota opened from early position, and Tony Sinishtaj three-bet to 345,000 from the cutoff, leaving himself only 85,000 behind.

The flop came 6♦5♣9♠, and after Da Silva Mota checked, Sinishtaj moved all in. Da Silva Mota snap-called.

Tony Sinishtaj: A♥A♠6♣5♠ All in
Rogerio Da Silva Mota: K♣J♥9♥8♣

Sinishtaj was way ahead with his flopped two pair, and when the 6♥ filled him up on the turn, Da Silva Mota was drawing dead. The A♣ came on the river, which improved Sinishtaj's hand to aces-full.

Player	Chips	Progress
Tony Sinishtaj	950,000 445,000	445,000
Rogerio Da Silva Mota	250,000 550,000	550,000

Tags: Rogerio Da Silva Mota Tony Sinishtaj

06-04-2025 10:24 UTC-8

Double Knockout for Smith with Jacks

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Sava Krink

Level 23 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

Joel Gossett opened the action from early position with a raise to 60,000. Gregory Smith made the call in the hijack, and Jeremiah Bolahood followed suit from the small blind. With action on Michael Popejoy in the big blind, he moved all in for his remaining 200,000 chips. Gossett re-shoved for 395,000, putting the pressure back on Smith. After getting a count and giving it some thought, Smith eventually made the call. Bolahood stepped aside, sending his cards to the muck, and the three remaining players went to showdown.

Michael Popejoy: A♣K♠8♣2♣ All in
Joel Gossett: Q♦J♥9♦9♠ All in
Gregory Smith: J♦J♠7♦7♠

Smith held the best hand with a pair of jacks, and the board ran out 3♣6♣6♥3♠4♦, changing nothing. He scooped the pot and sent both Popejoy and Gossett to the rail, building a healthy stack in the process.

Player	Chips	Progress
Gregory Smith	1,530,000 765,000	765,000
Jeremiah Bolahood	430,000 120,000	120,000
Michael Popejoy	Busted
Joel Gossett	Busted

Tags: Gregory Smith Jeremiah Bolahood Joel Gossett Michael Popejoy

06-04-2025 10:12 UTC-8

Massive Pot for Pham

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Myles Phago

Level 23 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

With the pot at already over 300,000 the board read 3♥8♦7♠. Trung Pham checked, and Jeremiah Bolahood checked behind.

The turn brought the A♥, and Pham moved all in, which sent Bolahood into the tank. He eventually folded, and Pham scooped the pot with no showdown and pushed to over 1,000,000 in chips.

Player	Chips	Progress
Trung Pham	1,450,000 1,066,000	1,066,000
Jeremiah Bolahood	550,000 275,000	275,000

Tags: Jeremiah Bolahood Trung Pham

06-04-2025 10:09 UTC-8

Lynch Snaps Off Vaziri with Just a Pair

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Sava Krink

Level 23 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

With about 280,000 already in the middle and the board reading 2♦J♦10♦3♦A♦, Abteen Vaziri led out from the big blind with a bet of 100,000. Zachary Lynch, on the button, took a moment before tossing in the call.

Vaziri tabled Q♣7♥6♥4♣ for queen-high and a missed draw, while Lynch revealed A♠K♠8♠7♦ for a pair of aces, which was enough to scoop the pot.