Event #40: $5,000 Seniors High Roller | 2025 World Series of Poker

06-15-2025 13:00 UTC-8

Argiero Picks Off Chen

Erick Torres

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

David Baker began the hand with a raise to 600,000 and was called by Carmino Argiero in the small blind and Chuanshu Chen in the big blind.

All three players checked the J♦9♠4♠ flop and the 8♥ turn.

When the 8♦ river arrived, Baker and Argiero checked before Chen chose to bet 2,000,000.

Baker folded, and Argiero chose to call.

Chen showed 7♥5♥ for a bluff, while Argiero tabled A♣4♦ for two pair to take down the hand.

Player	Chips	Progress
Carmino Argiero	13,775,000 3,225,000	3,225,000
Chuanshu Chen	13,700,000 2,800,000	2,800,000
David "ODB" Baker	12,525,000 475,000	475,000

Tags: Carmino Argiero Chuanshu Chen David Baker

06-15-2025 13:00 UTC-8

15-Minute Break

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Maxime Taldir

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

The three remaining players are on a 15-minute break.

Level: 33

Blinds: 200,000/400,000

Ante: 400,000

06-15-2025 13:30 UTC-8

Chen Bests Baker

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Erick Torres

Level 33 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Chuanshu Chen limped from the small blind, and David Baker checked his option.

The 4♠5♦2♠ flop saw a round of checks before Chen chose to bet 500,000 on the J♣ turn. Baker called.

Chen checked the 2♦ river, which led to a bet of 1,300,000 from Baker. Chen decided on a call and was good when he flipped over his Q♦5♥.

Player	Chips	Progress
Chuanshu Chen	15,400,000 1,700,000	1,700,000
David "ODB" Baker	9,100,000 3,425,000	3,425,000

Tags: Chuanshu Chen David Baker

06-15-2025 13:34 UTC-8

Small Flush Good for Argiero

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Erick Torres

Level 33 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Chuanshu Chen began the hand with a raise to 800,000 from the button and was called by Carmino Argiero in the big blind.

Both players checked the K♣10♣9♣ flop.

Argiero chose to bet 600,000 on the Q♣ turn, and Chen came along with a call.

The 5♠ river saw both players check. Argiero showed 3♠2♣ for a small flush which was good enough as Chen mucked his hand to award Argiero the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Carmino Argiero	16,400,000 2,625,000	2,625,000
Chuanshu Chen	11,300,000 4,100,000	4,100,000

Tags: Carmino Argiero Chuanshu Chen

06-15-2025 13:42 UTC-8

"You Are Playing Great Today"

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Maxime Taldir

Level 33 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Chuanshu Chen, in the small blind, moved all-in with a larger stack than David “ODB” Baker, who appeared tempted to call but ultimately folded.

A few hands later, Chen on the button raised to 800,000 and was called by Carmino Argiero in the big blind.

The dealer fanned a flop of 8♣Q♥J♣ and Chen continued for 800,000 more. Argiero check-raised to 1,800,000 and Chen called.

Argiero bet 2,800,000 on the 5♦ turn. Chen went deep into the tank while sipping from his can of Red Bull, and eventually folded Q♣8♦ face up.

"Seriously? Good fold, you are playing great today," Argiero said while scooping the pot. He revealed the Q♦.

Player	Chips	Progress
Carmino Argiero	16,000,000 400,000	400,000
Chuanshu Chen	13,700,000 2,400,000	2,400,000
David "ODB" Baker	10,300,000 1,200,000	1,200,000

Tags: Carmino Argiero Chuanshu Chen

06-15-2025 13:43 UTC-8

Jennifer Tilly on Nearly Voicing Marge Simpson, Dating Phil Laak & Bracelet Anniversary

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Connor Richards

Level 33 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Life Outside Poker is a podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level.

In the 29th episode, Connor talks with actress and high-stakes poker player Jennifer Tilly about the 20th anniversary of her World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet win, high-stakes cash games, the recent cancellation of Chucky, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, voicing Bonnie Swanson on Family Guy, dating poker pro Phil Laak, and her goal of getting into the Poker Hall of Fame.

Tilly also revealed that she tried to stop her ex-husband, Sam Simon, from creating The Simpsons and told the story of how she was nearly the voice of Marge Simpson.

Check Out the Interview Here!

Tags: Connor Richards Jennifer Tilly Phil Laak Sam Simon

06-15-2025 13:55 UTC-8

Baker Hero Calls Against Argiero

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Erick Torres

Level 33 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

David Baker opened the action with a raise to 800,000 from the button and was called by Carmino Argiero in the small blind.

Both players opted to check the 4♣7♥7♣ flop and the 8♦ turn.

The 8♠ river led to a bet of 1,500,000 from Argiero. Baker tanked for a minute before he eventually decided on a call.

Argiero tabled 6♠6♣ for a counterfeited pair that turned into six high. Baker flipped over Q♠10♦ for queen high to scoop the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Carmino Argiero	14,200,000 1,800,000	1,800,000
David "ODB" Baker	11,300,000 1,000,000	1,000,000

Tags: Carmino Argiero David Baker

06-15-2025 13:59 UTC-8

Straight Versus Straight

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Erick Torres

Level 33 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Chuanshu Chen opened from the button to 800,000 and was called by Carmino Argiero in the big blind.

The players checked both the flop of the board, which read 3♥6♠5♣.

Argiero chose to bet 1,000,000 on the 4♥ turn and was called by Chen.

The 3♦ river led to another bet of 1,000,000 from Argiero and was called by Chen.

Argiero showed A♦2♦ for the wheel, but Chen showed A♥7♣ for a higher straight.

Player	Chips	Progress
Chuanshu Chen	16,800,000 3,100,000	3,100,000
Carmino Argiero	12,200,000 2,000,000	2,000,000

Tags: Carmino Argiero Chuanshu Chen

06-15-2025 14:00 UTC-8

ODB Hits Quads to Crack Kings and Double Up

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Maxime Taldir

Level 33 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Chuanshu Chen raised to 800,000 form the button. David "ODB" Baker in the small blind three-bet all-in for 8,425,000, then Carmino Argiero in the big blind jammed for almost 11,000,000. Chen folded and said he had KxJx.

David "ODB" Baker: 6♠6♦ All in
Carmino Argiero: K♥K♣