Event #64: $1,000 Super Seniors Day 3 | 2025 World Series of Poker

06-26-2025 14:48 UTC-8

Diamonds are Benson's Best Friend

Erick Torres

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

The hand began when Danny Loomis went all-in from under the gun for 145,000. He was called in two spots by Gary Benson from middle position, and David Robertson from the big blind.

Robertson checked the flop of 3♦5♥K♦ before Benson announced all-in, which elicited a fold from Robertson to go to a showdown against Loomis.

Danny Loomis: K♠J♣ All in
Gary Benson: A♦J♦

Loomis held the top pair, but Benson was drawing to diamonds and an ace. The suspense did not last long as the 9♦ peeled off on the river to end the hand as the inconsequential 4♥ hit the river.

Player	Chips	Progress
Gary Benson	1,500,000 325,000	325,000

David Robertson	925,000 25,000	25,000
Danny Loomis	Busted

Tags: Danny Loomis David Robertson Gary Benson

06-26-2025 14:48 UTC-8

Leinenbach Runs Into It; Luske the Beneficiary

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Stewart Morrison

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

After an early position raise, James Leinenbach moved all in for 830,000. Action then folded to Marcel Luske, who, after taking stock of his stack, also moved all in for 1,450,000. The original raiser folded, and the cards were turned on their backs.

James Leinenbach: Q♠Q♣ All in
Marcel Luske: A♣A♦

A dire situation for Leinenbach, his tournament life at risk and only two immediate outs to save him.

The flop 2♣2♥7♥ offered no help at all, and when the turn 7♠ was dealt, Leinenbach needed the river to save him.

Alas, the river couldn't pull him back from the brink, as the dealer revealed the K♥.

Luske pulled in the huge pot, and Leinenbach said his goodbyes to the table.

Player	Chips	Progress
Marcel Luske	2,750,000 670,000	670,000

James Leinenbach	Busted

Tags: James Leinenbach Marcel Luske

06-26-2025 14:59 UTC-8

Frandsen Eliminates Farzad

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Claudio Elizalde

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

Richard Frandsen and Cyrus Farzad were all in preflop with cards on their backs.

Cyrus Farzad: 8♥8♠ All in
Richard Frandsen: Q♦Q♥

Farzad didn't hold out much hope. He was already standing up and collecting his belongings as the board ran out 10♣J♠3♦A♠4♦.

Player	Chips	Progress
Richard Frandsen	3,270,000 1,620,000	1,620,000
Cyrus Farzad	Busted

Tags: Cyrus Farzad Richard Frandsen

06-26-2025 15:02 UTC-8

Five Tables Remain

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Claudio Elizalde

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

Player	Chips	Progress
James Brockriede	Busted
John Oconnell	Busted
Michael Allis	Busted
David Hinterberg	Busted
Thomas Gibbons	Busted
Guy Cicconi	Busted
Rene Chave	Busted
David Litt	Busted
Mark Wadekamper	Busted

06-26-2025 15:04 UTC-8

The Craziest Scandal in World Series of Poker History | PokerNews Podcast #902

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Chad Holloway

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

In the 902nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz do an emergency show to discuss the industry-shaking collusion controversy that stemmed from the heads-up match between Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Millionaire Maker. Not only were seven-figure prizes up for grabs, but there was also a $1,000,000 bonus if Yaginuma were to win thanks to an outside promotion.

That fact made a big impact on what allegedly went down. Find out what happened, what fans and players are saying, and whether or not ClubWPT Gold will award the $1,000,000 bonus. Also, the WSOP did issue a statement and has yet to finalize the results of the tournament. What might happen next is anyone's guess, but Chad and Mike discuss some potential scenarios.

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06-26-2025 15:16 UTC-8

Myers Crashes into Aces

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Erick Torres

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

The table folded around to the small blind of Namir Mohamed, who raised before John Myers jammed from the big blind. Mohamed quickly called to send them to a showdown.

John Myers: A♠J♠ All in
Namir Mohamed: A♣A♥

Mohamed had Myers in a world of hurt as they went into the runout. The runout of 5♥3♣Q♣8♦2♦ extinguished any hope of an upset and eliminated Myers.

Player	Chips	Progress
Namir Mohamed	1,850,000 1,075,000	1,075,000
John Myers	Busted

Tags: John Myers Namir Mohamed

06-26-2025 15:19 UTC-8

Frandsen Taking Names

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Stewart Morrison

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

When the hijack opened to 80,000, Richard Frandsen chose to call in the small blind. Clinton McDonald, in the big blind, saw an opportunity and moved all in for 540,000. The original raiser folded, but Frandsen made the call.

Clinton McDonald: 5♥5♦ All in
Richard Frandsen: A♥Q♦

It was a promising start on the 7♦J♣6♠ flop for McDonald, and the 8♥ turn kept him in the lead.

Unfortunately for McDonald, though, the river Q♠ improved Frandsen to a better pair, sending him to the rail.

Player	Chips	Progress
Richard Frandsen	4,360,000 1,090,000	1,090,000
Clinton Mcdonald	Busted

Tags: Clinton McDonald Richard Frandsen

06-26-2025 15:23 UTC-8

Whyte Wakes Up with Aces; Andrews Eliminated

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Claudio Elizalde

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

Brian Andrews went all in from early position for a little over 1,000,000 in chips and it folded around to Lawrence Whyte in the big blind who call and flipped over the best hand in Hold'em all at the same time.

Brian Andrews: A♣Q♥ All in
Lawrence Whyte: A♠A♦

Andrews got a sweat when the J♠10♥2♠ came but the board bricked out with the 4♣ and 6♦, awarding Whyte a massive pot and making him chip leader at his table.

Player	Chips	Progress
Lawrence Whyte	3,175,000 2,414,000	2,414,000
Brian Andrews	Busted

Tags: Brian Andrews Lawrence Whyte

06-26-2025 15:28 UTC-8

Carlton Shoo's Bain Away

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Erick Torres

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

The hand began when Everett Carlton raised from the button to 100,000 and was called by Gary Bain from the big blind.

Bain checked the flop of 4♥2♥10♦, which led to a bet of 80,000 from Carlton. Bain called to see a turn.

The 7♠ turn caused Bain to lead out for 150,000, but Bain immediately faced an all-in raise from Carlton. Bain quickly mucked his hand as Carlton was awarded the pot.