Event #58: $3,000 Nine Game Mix | 2025 World Series of Poker

06-23-2025 22:00 UTC-8

Wells Bombs the River and Gets Paid

Brett Slezak

Level 31

Limit Flop/Draw: 130,000-250,000, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000 Ante, 70,000 Bring-In, 250,000 Completion, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 120,000/180,000 Ante, 60,000-120,000 Blinds

No-Limit Hold'em

Thomas Taylor limped the button, Robert Wells raised to 600,000 from the big blind, and Taylor called.

On the J♥9♣3♣ flop, Wells continued for 400,000 and Taylor called.

The 5♠ turn checked through to the A♦ river which saw Wells announce a bet of 2,500,000 and Taylor snap-called.

Robert Wells: A♣9♥
Thomas Taylor: A♠3♥

It was a cooler river with both players making aces-up, but Wells had a better two pair to drag a big one and take the lead for the first time.

Player	Chips	Progress
Robert Wells	10,450,000 3,250,000	3,250,000

Thomas Taylor	5,900,000 3,200,000	3,200,000

Tags: Robert Wells Thomas Taylor

06-23-2025 22:03 UTC-8

Taylor Takes Sixth Street

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Josh Noy

Level 31

Limit Flop/Draw: 130,000-250,000, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000 Ante, 70,000 Bring-In, 250,000 Completion, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 120,000/180,000 Ante, 60,000-120,000 Blinds

Seven Card Stud

Thomas Taylor: XxXx / 7♦2♣J♥7♥
Robert Wells: XxXx / 6♣2♦9♣A♠

After trading antes in the last few pots, Thomas Taylor completed the bring in from Robert Wells and the call was made.

Taylor continued with a bet on fourth street, which was called by Wells. Both players checked through fifth, and Taylor paired up on sixth. Taylor's best was met with a quick fold from Wells to take it down.

Player	Chips	Progress
Robert Wells	9,900,000 550,000	550,000

Thomas Taylor	6,450,000 550,000	550,000

Tags: Robert Wells Thomas Taylor

06-23-2025 22:12 UTC-8

River Bet from Wells

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Josh Noy

Level 31

Limit Flop/Draw: 130,000-250,000, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000 Ante, 70,000 Bring-In, 250,000 Completion, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 120,000/180,000 Ante, 60,000-120,000 Blinds

Omaha Hi-Lo

Thomas Taylor raised on the button, with Robert Wells making the call in the big blind. Wells checked the 9♥6♠8♥ flop, calling after Taylor tossed out a bet.

Both players opted not to bet on the 2♠ turn, with Wells leading out on the 7♥ river. Taylor quickly let his hand go, and Wells increased his chip lead.

Player	Chips	Progress
Robert Wells	10,150,000 250,000	250,000

Thomas Taylor	6,200,000 250,000	250,000

Tags: Robert Wells Thomas Taylor

06-23-2025 22:23 UTC-8

Taylor Back Into the Lead

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Brett Slezak

Level 31

Limit Flop/Draw: 130,000-250,000, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000 Ante, 70,000 Bring-In, 250,000 Completion, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 120,000/180,000 Ante, 60,000-120,000 Blinds

Omaha Hi-Lo

Thomas Taylor raised the button and Robert Wells defended.

On the 9♦8♣7♥ flop, Wells checked, Taylor bet, Wells raised, and Taylor called.

The turn brought the 8♥ as Wells led and Taylor called.

On the A♠ river, Wells checked to Taylor who bet and Wells reluctantly called. Taylor revealed 10♠9♥6♦5♦ for a ten-high straight and six-five for the low which was enough to scoop.

Taylor then won all four Razz hands, only one of which got to fourth street.

Player	Chips	Progress
Thomas Taylor	8,500,000 2,300,000	2,300,000
Robert Wells	7,850,000 2,300,000	2,300,000

Tags: Robert Wells Thomas Taylor

06-23-2025 22:26 UTC-8

Wells Makes the Right Call to Regain Control

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Brett Slezak

Level 31

Limit Flop/Draw: 130,000-250,000, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000 Ante, 70,000 Bring-In, 250,000 Completion, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 120,000/180,000 Ante, 60,000-120,000 Blinds

Pot-Limit Omaha

Thomas Taylor limped the button and Robert Wells checked his option in the big blind.

On the J♠6♥5♣ flop, Wells check-called a bet of 150,000 from Taylor.

Taylor fired again for 500,000 on the 9♦ turn and Wells stuck around.

The 3♥ peeled off on the river. Wells checked for a third time to Taylor who bet 750,000. Wells went deep into the tank for almost two minutes before he stuck in the call. Taylor announced jacks and sixes but they were no good against the Q♠J♦9♣5♦ of Wells who had a better two pair to take the lead again.

Player	Chips	Progress
Robert Wells	9,450,000 1,600,000	1,600,000

Thomas Taylor	6,900,000 1,600,000	1,600,000

Tags: Robert Wells Thomas Taylor

06-23-2025 22:30 UTC-8

Taylor Answers Back

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Josh Noy

Level 31

Limit Flop/Draw: 130,000-250,000, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000 Ante, 70,000 Bring-In, 250,000 Completion, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 120,000/180,000 Ante, 60,000-120,000 Blinds

Pot-Limit Omaha

Robert Wells announced pot from the button, raising to 360,000. Thomas Taylor called in the big blind and checked the 4♥4♣J♥ flop.

Wells continued for 400,000, only to see Thomas check-raise to 800,000. Wells made the call, and the 2♣ turn hit the felt. Thomas counted out a bet of 850,000, taking down the pot as Wells folded.

Player	Chips	Progress
Robert Wells	8,250,000 1,200,000	1,200,000

Thomas Taylor	8,100,000 1,200,000	1,200,000

Tags: Robert Wells Thomas Taylor

06-23-2025 22:35 UTC-8

Four Good for Wells

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Josh Noy

Level 31

Limit Flop/Draw: 130,000-250,000, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000 Ante, 70,000 Bring-In, 250,000 Completion, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 120,000/180,000 Ante, 60,000-120,000 Blinds

Pot-Limit Omaha

Thomas Taylor opened to 300,000 on the button, with Robert Wells defending his big blind to see the 4♣4♦5♥ flop.

Wells checked to Taylor, who continued for 250,000. The call was made, with the A♥ turn producing checks from both players.

Another pair of checks followed the 3♠ river, with Wells showing down J♠9♠6♦4♠ for trip fours. That was good to claim the chips, as Thomas mucked his hand.

Player	Chips	Progress
Robert Wells	9,250,000 1,000,000	1,000,000

Thomas Taylor	7,100,000 1,000,000	1,000,000

Tags: Thomas Taylor Robert Wells

06-23-2025 22:39 UTC-8

Taylor Gets River Value

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Josh Noy

Level 31

Limit Flop/Draw: 130,000-250,000, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000 Ante, 70,000 Bring-In, 250,000 Completion, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 120,000/180,000 Ante, 60,000-120,000 Blinds

Limit Hold'em

Robert Wells raised on the button, with Thomas Taylor calling from the big blind. Both players declined to bet the K♦9♥J♠ flop, with Taylor leading out on the 6♦ turn.

Wells called, and the 5♠ hit the river. Taylor led out again, and Wells called to showdown. Taylor turned over K♠5♣ for two pair, good enough to take the pot as Wells mucked.

Player	Chips	Progress
Robert Wells	8,450,000 800,000	800,000

Thomas Taylor	7,900,000 800,000	800,000

Tags: Robert Wells Thomas Taylor

06-23-2025 22:44 UTC-8

Wells Pushes Further in Front

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Brett Slezak

Level 31

Limit Flop/Draw: 130,000-250,000, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Stud Games: 50,000 Ante, 70,000 Bring-In, 250,000 Completion, 250,000-500,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 120,000/180,000 Ante, 60,000-120,000 Blinds

Stud Hi-Lo

After an uneventful round of single draw, the game was back to Stud Hi-Lo.

Robert Wells: 8♦5♥4♣ / 4♦8♣7♣9♣
Thomas Taylor: A♠9♠6♦ / 5♠Q♥8♠A♣

Taylor completed, Wells raised, and Taylor called. Taylor then led on fourth and Wells called.

On fifth, Taylor check-called a bet before he led again on sixth with the ace up, and Wells called.

Seventh street checked through as Taylor announced a lone pair of aces while Wells had two pair, eights and fours, for the winner.

Player	Chips	Progress
Robert Wells	9,650,000 1,200,000	1,200,000

Thomas Taylor	6,700,000 1,200,000	1,200,000

Tags: Robert Wells Thomas Taylor

Level: 32

Limit Flop/Draw: 150,000-300,000, 300,000-600,000 Limits
Stud Games: 70,000 Ante, 100,000 Bring-In, 300,000 Completion, 300,000-600,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 160,000/240,000 Ante, 80,000-160,000 Blinds