Event #82: $10,000 Eight Game Mixed Championship | 2025 World Series of Poker

07-05-2025 13:29 UTC-8

Gorodinsky Inching Closer

Yori Epskamp

Level 26

Limit Flop/Draw: 120,000/240,000, 120,000-240,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 30,000 Bring-In, 120,000 Completion 120,000-240,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 60,000/90,000 Ante, 30,000/60,000 Blinds

No-Limit Hold'em

Mike Gorodinsky called on the button and Eric Wasserson checked. The flop was Q♥J♥8♥ and Wasserson check-called a bet of 60,000. On the 2♥ turn, Wasserson checked, Gorodinsky bet 170,000, and Wasserson folded.

On the other hand, the pair saw the 6♣3♥2♦ flop and both checked. On the 4♠ turn, Gorodinsky bet 80,000 and Wasserson called. Two quick checks followed on the K♦ river, and Gorodinsky flipped 7♦4♣ open for a pair.

Player	Chips	Progress
Eric Wasserson	6,850,000 600,000	600,000

Mike Gorodinsky	4,850,000 600,000	600,000

Tags: Eric Wasserson Mike Gorodinsky

07-05-2025 13:25 UTC-8

WSOP Rules in Chip Dumping Controversy; Shiina Okamoto Makes Poker History | PokerNews Podcast #904

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Chad Holloway

Level 26

Limit Flop/Draw: 120,000/240,000, 120,000-240,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 30,000 Bring-In, 120,000 Completion 120,000-240,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 60,000/90,000 Ante, 30,000/60,000 Blinds

In the 904th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are joined by Grosvenor Poker Pro Jamie Nixon at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about the latest from the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP). That includes the WSOP's controversial decision regarding the alleged Millionaire Maker chip dumping between Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll, which may or may not include lifetime bans. It's a lively debate that examines the situation from multiple angles, including the likely involvement of the Nevada Gaming Commission.

They then take a look at a controversial hand posted by Lexy Gavin-Mather where a dealer error that may have brought a much-needed seven out of the muck had the poker world talking. From there, the trio highlight the historic win by Shiina Okamoto, who successfully defended her Ladies Event title after finishing runner-up three years ago. She also had to put up with Phil Hellmuth Jr., for better or worse, as the crew debated. That wasn't the only historic win, as Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi won the prestigious $50,000 Poker Players Championship for an unbelievable fourth time. Toss in the first gold bracelet won by Darren Elias, and there were some big winners to be celebrated.

Jamie Nixon then talks about Grosvenor Poker and the upcoming Goliath in Coventry, how his buddy is running a daily bracket of funny poker names, and then Chad explains why there's a giant cutout of Espan Jorstad's head on the set (Hint: it came from the recent GTOWizard party).

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice a week during the 2025 WSOP every Thursday and Sunday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Click here to listen to the new PN Podcast!

07-05-2025 13:24 UTC-8

Gorodinsky Gets a Fold

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Josh Noy

Level 26

Limit Flop/Draw: 120,000/240,000, 120,000-240,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 30,000 Bring-In, 120,000 Completion 120,000-240,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 60,000/90,000 Ante, 30,000/60,000 Blinds

2-7 Triple Draw

Mike Gorodinsky raised on the button, and Eric Wasserson called in the big blind. Wasserson drew four cards, and Gorodinsky took two. Wasserson checked and called after Gorodinsky fired a bet.

Wasserson drew two, while Gorodinsky asked for one card. Another check call from Wasserson led to the final draw. Wasserson took one, and Gorodinsky stood pat.

After looking at his last card, Wasserson led out with a bet. Gorodinsky replied with a raise, good enough to take the pot as Wasserson let his hand go.

Player	Chips	Progress
Eric Wasserson	7,450,000 650,000	650,000

Mike Gorodinsky	4,250,000 650,000	650,000

Tags: Eric Wasserson Mike Gorodinsky

07-05-2025 13:19 UTC-8

Small Ball in Stud Hi-Lo

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Yori Epskamp

Level 26

Limit Flop/Draw: 120,000/240,000, 120,000-240,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 30,000 Bring-In, 120,000 Completion 120,000-240,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 60,000/90,000 Ante, 30,000/60,000 Blinds

No hands went past third street during the Stud Hi-Lo portion. Eric Wasserson still sports more than a 2:1 lead over Mike Gorodinsky.

Player	Chips	Progress
Eric Wasserson	8,100,000 100,000	100,000

Mike Gorodinsky	3,600,000 100,000	100,000

Tags: Mike Gorodinsky Eric Wasserson

07-05-2025 13:16 UTC-8

Wasserson Pays Off Gorodinsky

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Josh Noy

Level 26

Limit Flop/Draw: 120,000/240,000, 120,000-240,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 30,000 Bring-In, 120,000 Completion 120,000-240,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 60,000/90,000 Ante, 30,000/60,000 Blinds

Limit Hold'em

After chopping the previous pot with a flush on the board, Eric Wasserson raised on the button and Mike Gorodinsky called in the big blind.

Gorodinsky checked another flop of J♣5♣6♣, and called when Wasserson tossed out a bet. Gorodinsky check-called the 5♥ turn, before leading out with a bet on the 10♣ river.

Wasserson stared down his opponent before sliding in the call. Gorodinsky tabled A♣10♠ for a flush, raking in the pot as Wasserson mucked.

Player	Chips	Progress
Eric Wasserson	8,200,000 650,000	650,000

Mike Gorodinsky	3,500,000 650,000	650,000

Tags: Eric Wasserson Mike Gorodinsky

07-05-2025 13:11 UTC-8

Back and Forth in PLO

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Yori Epskamp

Level 26

Limit Flop/Draw: 120,000/240,000, 120,000-240,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 30,000 Bring-In, 120,000 Completion 120,000-240,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 60,000/90,000 Ante, 30,000/60,000 Blinds

Pot-Limit Omaha

Mike Gorodinsky called on the button and Eric Wasserson checked. The flop was 5♠4♣3♣ and Wasserson checked. Gorodinsky casually flicked a T-100,000 chip in and Wasseron called. The A♣ turn and 10♠ river got checked down.

Wasserson showed Q♠6♦4♣3♥ for two pair to win the hand.

In the final hand of PLO, Gorodinsky again called preflop and checked the 6♥2♥2♦ flop behind. Wasserson bet 80,000 on the 3♥ turn and Gorodinsky called. The 5♣ river saw both players check.

Gorodinsky showed the winner this time with J♥10♥8♠5♦ to move up again to nearly 3 million in chips.

Player	Chips	Progress
Eric Wasserson	8,850,000 350,000	350,000

Mike Gorodinsky	2,850,000 350,000	350,000

Tags: Eric Wasserson Mike Gorodinsky

07-05-2025 13:06 UTC-8

Wasserson Wins Wild Razz Hand

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Josh Noy

Level 26

Limit Flop/Draw: 120,000/240,000, 120,000-240,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 30,000 Bring-In, 120,000 Completion 120,000-240,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 60,000/90,000 Ante, 30,000/60,000 Blinds

Razz

Eric Wasserson: QxQx3x / 4xJx7xQx
Mike Gorodinsky: AxXx / 9x9xAx9x / Xx

Mike Gorodinsky's bring-in was completed by Eric Wasserson, and the call was made. Both players checked on fourth street, with Wasserson checking again on fifth.

Gorodinsky bet his ace, and Wasserson made the call. Sixth street saw Wasserson check, and Gorodinsky said that he wasn't sure what to do in that spot showing trip nines.

"If you have an ace, you should check," replied Wasserson. Gorodinsky checked, and action repeated on seventh street.

Wasserson tabled his queen-jack, which was good as Gorodinsky showed his paired ace and mucked the rest of his cards.

Player	Chips	Progress
Eric Wasserson	8,500,000 450,000	450,000

Mike Gorodinsky	3,200,000 450,000	450,000

Tags: Eric Wasserson Mike Gorodinsky

07-05-2025 13:01 UTC-8

Gorodinsky Takes the Turn

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Josh Noy

Level 26

Limit Flop/Draw: 120,000/240,000, 120,000-240,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 30,000 Bring-In, 120,000 Completion 120,000-240,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 60,000/90,000 Ante, 30,000/60,000 Blinds

Omaha Hi-Lo

Eric Wasserson raised on the button, and Mike Gorodinsky defended his big blind. Both players checked through the 5♣7♦6♦ flop, and the dealer delivered the A♠ turn.

Gorodinsky led out with a bet, and Wasserson let his hand go.

Player	Chips	Progress
Eric Wasserson	8,050,000 450,000	450,000

Mike Gorodinsky	3,650,000 450,000	450,000

Tags: Eric Wasserson Mike Gorodinsky

07-05-2025 12:56 UTC-8

Gorodinsky Wins in Stud

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Yori Epskamp

Level 26

Limit Flop/Draw: 120,000/240,000, 120,000-240,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 30,000 Bring-In, 120,000 Completion 120,000-240,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 60,000/90,000 Ante, 30,000/60,000 Blinds

Seven Card Stud

Mike Gorodinsky: XxXx / 8♠7♠2♥10♠ / Xx
Eric Wasserson: XxXx / 10♥Q♦5♦5♣ / Xx

Mike Gorodinsky was the bring-in and Eric Wasserson completed. Gorodinsky made it two bets with the eight and Wasserson called. Gorodinsky bet fourth street after Wasserson checked to him before both players checked fifth street.

Wasseron caught an open pair of fives on sixth street and Gorodinsky found a third spade. Wasseron check-called a bet. Both players checked the river.

Wasserson pointed at his open pair, indicating he didn't have more in the hole, and Gorodinsky tabled J♥10♣8♥ for the winner.

Player	Chips	Progress
Eric Wasserson	8,500,000 100,000	100,000

Mike Gorodinsky	3,200,000 100,000	100,000

Tags: Eric Wasserson Mike Gorodinsky

07-05-2025 12:51 UTC-8

Gorodinsky Fires the Flop

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Josh Noy

Level 26

Limit Flop/Draw: 120,000/240,000, 120,000-240,000 Limits
Stud Games: 30,000 Ante, 30,000 Bring-In, 120,000 Completion 120,000-240,000 Limits
No-Limit & Pot-Limit: 60,000/90,000 Ante, 30,000/60,000 Blinds

No-Limit Hold'em

Eric Wasserson limped on the button, and Mike Gorodinsky counted out a raise to 325,000 in the big blind.

Wasserson called to the K♣5♣2♠ flop, and Gorodinsky continued for another 325,000. After taking a moment, Wasserson slid his cards to the dealer and Gorodinsky collected the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Eric Wasserson	8,600,000 550,000	550,000

Mike Gorodinsky	3,100,000 550,000	550,000

Tags: Eric Wasserson Mike Gorodinsky