Event #6: $1,500 Seven Card Stud | 2026 World Series of Poker

May 30, 2026

Cheung Pulling Away

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Dan O'Hair

Level 27

Ante: 20,000
Low Card: 20,000
Completion: 80,000
Limits: 80,000-160,000

James Cheung: XxXx/K♥9♣A♣3♦/Xx
Brian Yoon: XxXx/K♣10♦J♠8♣/Xx
Thomas Savitsky: XxXx/9♥ - folded on third street

Thomas Savitsky completed with his nine and was raised by Brian Yoon. James Cheung then three-bet, which got a fold from Savitsky and a call from Yoon.

Yoon proceeded to call bets from Cheung on fourth through sixth street, but folded facing a final bet from Cheung on seventh, who now sits with over five million in chips.

Tags: Brian Yoon James Cheung Thomas Savitsky

May 30, 2026

Yoon Takes From Cheung

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Frank Visser

Level 27

Ante: 20,000
Low Card: 20,000
Completion: 80,000
Limits: 80,000-160,000

Brian Yoon: A♣3♠2♣/2♠2♦6♠10♠
James Cheung: XxXx/10♣3♥K♣Q♠/Xx

Brian Yoon was the bring-in and called when James Cheung completed. Yoon led out when he paired his door card on fourth street, and Cheung called.

The players then checked through fifth street, and Yoon checked again on sixth street. Cheung took the initiative with a bet, which Yoon decided to call after a small tank.

Seventh street saw Yoon lead out with a bet. Cheung took some times to think things through, ultimately opting to flick in calling chips. Yoon revealed trips at showdown, and Cheung quickly sent his cards to the muck in defeat.

Tags: Brian Yoon James Cheung

May 30, 2026

Bradley Jansen Eliminated in 5th Place ($22,141)

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Frank Visser

Level 27

Ante: 20,000
Low Card: 20,000
Completion: 80,000
Limits: 80,000-160,000

Bradley Jansen: A♥A♦/K♠9♥9♦Q♥/Q♣ All in
James Cheung: A♣9♣/5♣8♦8♣K♣/3♠
Brian Yoon: XxXx/6♦ - folded on third street

Brian Yoon completed, Brian Yoon two-bet, and James Cheung three-bet. Yoon got out of the way, but Jansen put in a fourth bet for another raise. Cheung called to fourth street, where he called another bet by Jansen.

Both players paired on fifth street. Jansen kept betting, but Cheung came out with a raise. Jansen took some time before three-betting, and another raise by Cheung put Jansen all-in. Jansen quickly called.

Jansen was ahead with aces and nines, but Cheung completed his flush draw on sixth street. Jansen could not find a full house on seventh street, setting his elimination in stone.

The huge pot was shipped to Cheung, who gained a significant lead over the rest of the players. Jansen, meanwhile, said his goodbyes to the table and headed to the payout desk.

Tags: Bradley Jansen Brian Yoon James Cheung

May 30, 2026

Cheung Makes the Right Call

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Dan O'Hair

Level 27

Ante: 20,000
Low Card: 20,000
Completion: 80,000
Limits: 80,000-160,000

James Cheung: K♥K♣10♠/9♦4♣3♥3♣
Thomas Savitsky: XxXx/7♥6♠6♥7♠/Xx
Brian Yoon: XxXx/9♥4♦A♥9♣ - folded on sixth street

Thomas Savitsky completed and was called by Brian Yoon. James Cheung then raised and both Savitsky and Yoon called for a bloated three-way pot.

Savitsky and Yoon called a bet from Cheung on fourth street and then everyone checked on fifth.

Cheung went bback to betting on sixth street, which got a call from Savitsky and a fold from Yoon.

Savitsky double-paired his board on seventh and led out for a bet, sending Cheung deep into the tank.

Cheung eventually put in a call and Savitsky said, "Two small pairs..." prompting Cheung to revealed his hole cards for kings-up to claim the pot.

"Nice try!" Cheung said as he stacked his newfound chips.

Tags: Brian Yoon James Cheung Thomas Savitsky

May 30, 2026

Cheung Sends Jansen Into Tank

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Frank Visser

Level 27

Ante: 20,000
Low Card: 20,000
Completion: 80,000
Limits: 80,000-160,000

Bradley Jansen: XxXx/2♠J♠A♦5♣/Xx - folded on seventh street
James Cheung: XxXx/5♠Q♣9♥8♠/Xx

Bradley Jansen brought in and called when James Cheung tossed in a completing bet. Cheung fired again on fourth street, to which Jansen responded with a raise.

Cheung called, and did so too when Jansen kept barreling on fifth street. Jansen slowed down on sixth street, checking before calling Cheung's subsequent bet.

Jansen checked seventh street without looking at his final card, and Cheung bet after some thought. Jansen needed some minutes to think things through as he cut out calling chips and put them back into his stack.

Ultimately, he let go of his cards to forfeit the pot to the chipleader.

"This would be a great one for TV," Cheung said with a smile on his face.

"Too bad we're not there," Jansen replied.

Tags: Bradley Jansen James Cheung

May 30, 2026

Yoon Can't Handle Savitsky's Fifth-Street Heat

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Dan O'Hair

Level 27

Ante: 20,000
Low Card: 20,000
Completion: 80,000
Limits: 80,000-160,000

Thomas Savitsky: XxXx/2♣Q♠10♥
Brian Yoon: XxXx/2♠4♥9♦ - folded on fifth street

Brian Yoon completed and Thomas Savitsky defended his bring-in.

Savitsky check-called a bet from Yoon on fourth street and checked again on fifth. Yoon stuck in a bet and Savitsky paused before announcing a raise.

Yoon thought better of it and tossed his cards into the muck — sending the pot Savitsky's way.

Tags: Brian Yoon Thomas Savitsky

May 30, 2026

Yoon Sends Jansen Back Down

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Frank Visser

Level 27

Ante: 20,000
Low Card: 20,000
Completion: 80,000
Limits: 80,000-160,000

Bradley Jansen: XxXx/2♠5♦A♣9♠/Xx
Brian Yoon: Q♠6♠4♣/7♣6♣K♣4♦

Bradley Jansen brought in, Brian Yoon completed, and Jansen called. Yoon flicked in a bet on fourth street, which Jansen called as well.

Jansen gained the betting lead on fifth street but checked. Yoon kept up the aggression with another bet, and Jansen matched it once again. Jansen then led out on sixth street, with Yoon just calling to seventh street.

Jansen slowed down and reverted to a check. Yoon bet, sending Jansen deep into the tank. After a minute or so, Jansen reluctantly called.

Yoon announced two pair and tabled sixes and fours, enough to take the pot as Jansen sighed and mucked his cards.

Tags: Bradley Jansen Brian Yoon

May 30, 2026

More for Jansen

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Dan O'Hair

Level 27

Ante: 20,000
Low Card: 20,000
Completion: 80,000
Limits: 80,000-160,000

Bradley Jansen: K♣6♣3♥/J♥J♣A♣8♣
James Cheung: XxXx/5♥4♦3♣7♠/Xx

Bradley Jansen completed and James Cheung defended his bring-in for a heads-up pot.

Cheung called a bet from Jansen on fourth street and then Jansen check-called bets from Cheung on fifth and sixth street.

Jansen checked again on seventh and Cheung thought a bit before checking behind and announcing, "Straight."

Jansen revealed his hole cards for a flush and Cheung sent his cards into the muck.

"Nice comeback, sir," Cheung said as Jansen collected the pot.

Tags: Bradley Jansen James Cheung

May 30, 2026

Josephsen Wins Near-Family Pot

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Frank Visser

Level 27

Ante: 20,000
Low Card: 20,000
Completion: 80,000
Limits: 80,000-160,000

James Cheung: XxXx/A♦7♦ - folded on fourth street
Gregory Josephson: 8♥8♣6♦/7♣6♥4♥3♠
Thomas Savitsky: XxXx/J♦5♦9♣2♠/Xx
Brian Yoon: XxXx/8♦7♠A♣10♣/Xx

James Cheung completed with an ace, and was called by Gregory Josephson, Thomas Savitsky, and Brian Yoon. Bradley Jansen quickly ran to the restroom as Cheung checked fourth street.

Josephson took the initiative with a bet, seeing Savistky and Yoon called. Cheung quickly mucked his cards, after which the remaining trio checked the subsequent streets to showdown.

Josepshon tabled two pair for the winner, and Jansen came rushing back to the table just in time for the next hand.

Tags: Bradley Jansen Brian Yoon Gregory Josephson James Cheung Thomas Savitsky

May 30, 2026

Jansen Continues to Climb

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Dan O'Hair

Level 27

Ante: 20,000
Low Card: 20,000
Completion: 80,000
Limits: 80,000-160,000

Bradley Jansen: XxXx/2♣4♥J♦6♠/Xx
Gregory Josephson: XxXx/6♦7♠Q♥4♠/Xx
James Cheung: XxXx/A♣2♥ - folded on fourth street

James Cheung completed with his ace and was called by Gregory Josephson and Bradley Jansen.

Josephson bet after being checked to on fourth, which got a call from Jansen and a quick fold from Cheung.

Both players checked on fifth and then Josephson check-called a bet from Jansen on sixth.

On seventh, Josephson checked once more and folded after a bit of thought facing a bet from Jansen.

Tags: Bradley Jansen Gregory Josephson James Cheung