Event #39: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. | 2025 World Series of Poker

06-13-2025 22:02 UTC-8

Taylor Even Things Out

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Frank Visser

Level 34

Limit Flop: 200,000-400,000, 400,000-800,000 Limits
Stud Games:100,000-400,00,0 400,000-800,000 Limits, 100,000 Ante

Limit Hold'em

Thomas Taylor raised his button, calling when Andrey Zhigalov made it three bets to go from the big blind.

Zhigalov bet the 4♥3♥A♠ flop, 2♣ turn, and 2♥ river, with Taylor calling him down. Zhigalov showed A♥6♥ for the nut flush, and Taylor mucked what he claimed was an ace with a higher kicker.

Player	Chips	Progress
Thomas Taylor	11,000,000 3,275,000	3,275,000
Andrey Zhigalov	10,675,000 3,275,000	3,275,000

Tags: Andrey Zhigalov Thomas Taylor

06-13-2025 22:23 UTC-8

Tit for Tat in Razz

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Frank Visser

Level 34

Limit Flop: 200,000-400,000, 400,000-800,000 Limits
Stud Games:100,000-400,00,0 400,000-800,000 Limits, 100,000 Ante

Razz

Thomas Taylor: XxXx/5x2xKx10x
Andrey Zhigalov: XxXx/5xJxQx7x - folded sixth street

Thomas Taylor brought in, Andrey Zhigalov completed, and Taylor called. Taylor led out on fourth street, and continued firing on fifth and sixth street.

Zhigalov check-folded to the last bet, surrendering the pot to his opponent.

Thomas Taylor: XxXx/Qx3xKx4x/Xx
Andrey Zhigalov: XxXx/Jx4xJx7x/Xx

Taylor was the bring-in again, calling when Zhigalov completed. Taylor called or check-called bets until seventh street, where he check-folded to a final bet from Zhigalov.

Player	Chips	Progress
Andrey Zhigalov	12,500,000 400,000	400,000

Thomas Taylor	9,175,000 400,000	400,000

Tags: Andrey Zhigalov Thomas Taylor

06-13-2025 22:33 UTC-8

Zhigalov Hits Jackpot to Increase Lead

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Frank Visser

Level 34

Limit Flop: 200,000-400,000, 400,000-800,000 Limits
Stud Games:100,000-400,00,0 400,000-800,000 Limits, 100,000 Ante

Seven Card Stud

Thomas Taylor: XxXx/5♠9♠8♥10♦/Xx
Andrey Zhigalov: J♠7♠7♦/7♥K♣5♣2♥

Thomas Taylor brought in, Andrey Zhigalov completed, and Taylor called. Taylor called Zhigalov's bet on fourth street before he was met with a check on fifth street.

Taylor bet out, but checked back sixth street when Zhigalov called and checked. Zhigalov then bet himself on seventh street, and Taylor called after some deliberation.

Zhigalov tabled trip sevens, and he won the pot to get a three-to-one chip lead.

Player	Chips	Progress
Andrey Zhigalov	15,975,000 2,575,000	2,575,000

Thomas Taylor	5,700,000 2,575,000	2,575,000

Tags: Andrey Zhigalov Thomas Taylor

06-13-2025 22:39 UTC-8

Taylor's Rail Is Getting Into It

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Tyler Boyer

Level 34

Limit Flop: 200,000-400,000, 400,000-800,000 Limits
Stud Games:100,000-400,00,0 400,000-800,000 Limits, 100,000 Ante

Stud Hi-Lo

Thomas Taylor completed, and Andrey Zhigalov called. On fourth street Taylor called a bet from Zhigalov.

On fifth street Taylor led the betting and Zhigalov mucked to give the pot to Taylor, which got a big eruption from his crowd.

Player	Chips	Progress
Andrey Zhigalov	13,500,000 2,475,000	2,475,000

Thomas Taylor	8,175,000 2,475,000	2,475,000

Tags: Andrey Zhigalov Thomas Taylor

06-13-2025 22:44 UTC-8

Zhigalov Rivers Nuts

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Frank Visser

Level 34

Limit Flop: 200,000-400,000, 400,000-800,000 Limits
Stud Games:100,000-400,00,0 400,000-800,000 Limits, 100,000 Ante

Limit Hold'em

Andrey Zhigalov raised his button, Thomas Taylor three-bet in the big blind, and Zhigalov called to the 9♥10♠A♥ flop. Taylor fired a bet, Zhigalov called, and the same recipe was followed on the 4♠ turn.

The 3♥ river slowed Taylor down as he checked over to Zhigalov. Zhigalov then bet, and Taylor called after some thought. Zhigalov showed K♥2♥ for another nut flush, and he was awarded the sizable pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Andrey Zhigalov	16,475,000 2,975,000	2,975,000

Thomas Taylor	5,200,000 2,975,000	2,975,000

Tags: Andrey Zhigalov Thomas Taylor

06-13-2025 22:52 UTC-8

Taylor in Dire Straits

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Frank Visser

Level 34

Limit Flop: 200,000-400,000, 400,000-800,000 Limits
Stud Games:100,000-400,00,0 400,000-800,000 Limits, 100,000 Ante

Omaha Hi-Lo

Andrey Zhigalov raised on the button. Thomas Taylor defended his big blind and check-called all three streets on the 5♥8♥10♦9♥2♠ board.

Zhigalov tabled A♦8♦6♥4♥ for the second-nut low and a six-high flush, and was awarded the entire pot when Taylor mucked his cards.

"He's on the ropes," railbird Benny Glaser encouraged Zhigalov as he raked in the chips.

Player	Chips	Progress
Andrey Zhigalov	18,275,000 4,775,000	4,775,000

Thomas Taylor	3,400,000 4,775,000	4,775,000

Tags: Andrey Zhigalov Thomas Taylor

06-13-2025 22:57 UTC-8

Taylor Fighting Back

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Tyler Boyer

Level 34

Limit Flop: 200,000-400,000, 400,000-800,000 Limits
Stud Games:100,000-400,00,0 400,000-800,000 Limits, 100,000 Ante

Omaha Hi-Lo

Andrey Zhigalov raised from the button and Thomas Taylor in the big blind called.

The flop came 7♥6♠J♦ and Taylor check-called a bet from Zhigalov.

After the Q♥ on the turn, Taylor again check-called a bet.

The river was the 3♥ and Taylor decided to lead out for a bet, forcing Zhigalov to muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Andrey Zhigalov	13,675,000 4,600,000	4,600,000

Thomas Taylor	8,000,000 4,600,000	4,600,000

Tags: Andrey Zhigalov Thomas Taylor

06-13-2025 23:02 UTC-8

Taylor Brings It All the Way Back

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Frank Visser

Level 35

Omaha Hi-Lo

Thomas Taylor raised on the button, and Andrey Zhigalov called in the big blind. Zhigalov check-called a bet from Taylor on the Q♠7♠4♦ flop before the 2♥ turn went check-check.

Taylor started betting again on the A♠ river, and Zhigalov check-called to showdown.

Taylor showed 10♠10♥8♦5♠ for a flush and a low. He received both parts of the pot as Zhigalov took a good look at his cards before disposing of them.

Player	Chips	Progress
Andrey Zhigalov	11,500,000 2,175,000	2,175,000

Thomas Taylor	10,175,000 2,175,000	2,175,000

Tags: Andrey Zhigalov Thomas Taylor

06-13-2025 23:08 UTC-8

Zhigalov Wins a Nice One

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Tyler Boyer

Level 35

Razz

Thomas Taylor had Ax showing and completed, before Andrey Zhigalov raised with 4x. Taylor then put in a three-bet and Zhigalov called. After Taylor got Kx and Zhigalov got 2x, Taylor check-folded to Zhigalov's bet.

Player	Chips	Progress
Andrey Zhigalov	12,475,000 975,000	975,000

Thomas Taylor	9,200,000 975,000	975,000

Tags: Andrey Zhigalov Thomas Taylor

06-13-2025 23:19 UTC-8

Two-Bet Pot Propels Taylor to Lead

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Frank Visser

Level 35

Seven Card Stud

Andrey Zhigalov: XxXx/9♦J♠2♠10♦/Xx
Thomas Taylor: XxXx/J♣8♥6♠9♠/Xx

Andrey Zhigalov brought in, Thomas Taylor completed, and Zhigalov raised. Taylor tossed in a call, after which he called bets on fourth, fifth, and sixth street.

Zhigalov slowed down on seventh street, checking over to his opponent. Taylor then bet, and Zhigalov mucked his hand after about a minute of thought.