Event #43: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em SHOOTOUT
Day 2 Completed
2017 World Series of Poker
Event #43: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em SHOOTOUT
Day: 2
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2017 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$1,383,750
Entries
1,025
Level
12
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
10,000
Final 12 Set for Shootout Final
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Day 2 of Event #43 $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout saw 120 players across 12 tables return to battle it out in the winner-take-all shootout format once again. Each of the players had conquered their tables yesterday to lock up $4,837, but only victory over a fresh set of opponents would see them advance to the final day with a new guaranteed minimum cash of $16,844.
Some of the big names who came in today with high hopes but ended disappointed included Vojtech Ruzicka, Martin Staszko, Tom Middleton, Kevin MacPhee and 888Poker’s latest bracelet winner Chris Moorman.
The first table to reach heads-up was Table 726 where Paul Michaelis from Germany battled against Erle Mankin from the United States. Michaelis had dominated his table and began the last leg with a 5 to 1 chip lead. Mankin though battled back valiantly with great reads and a lot of humor while attempting to get in Michaelis’ head. Some huge lay downs by Mankin, including folding trips on the river against what Michaelis later confirmed was a straight, saw Mankin hang in there but ultimately Michaleis emerged victorious.
The first player to actually make it through to the final day was Panchara Wongwichit from Australia who had a big chip lead and a bigger kicker to eliminate Kyle Cartwright when they both hit a top pair king on the flop. A short day for Wongwichit will allow him to return fully rested on Saturday.
Matthew Haugen led his table for much of the early levels but it was Ben Maya who would be the last man standing on Table 723 when he finally defeated Chris Bell heads up at the end of Level 12.
At the start of the next level, Russell Thomas, who had played a tactically astute and aggressive late game, was defeated by Ross Ward when the pocket kings of Thomas fell to Ward’s suited ace-six that turned a straight.
The final three players to advance were Steve Foutty, who beat Josh Kay; Jonathan Little, who beat Alan Spotts; and Matas Dilpsas, who finally got the better of James Gilbert.
The remaining 12 players return Saturday at noon to battle down to a winner. Play begins with two tables of six and progresses like a normal tournament, going to an unofficial final table of 10 and then playing down to a winner.
The PokerNews Live reporting team will bring you all the action on the road to crowning a new shootout champion who will win a gold WSOP bracelet and $257,764.
Day 3 Seat Draw
| Room | Table | Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasilia | 1 | 1 | Panchara Wongwichit | Australia | 637,000 | |
| Brasilia | 1 | 2 | Thomas Boivin | Belgium | 621,000 | |
| Brasilia | 1 | 3 | Joe Cook | United States | 627,000 | |
| Brasilia | 1 | 4 | Tim West | United States | 641,000 | |
| Brasilia | 1 | 5 | Alex Rocha | United States | 622,000 | |
| Brasilia | 1 | 6 | Matas Dilpsas | Lithuania | 617,000 | |
| Brasilia | 2 | 1 | Robert Kuhn | United States | 636,000 | |
| Brasilia | 2 | 2 | Paul Michaelis | Germany | 621,000 | |
| Brasilia | 2 | 3 | Ben Maya | United States | 622,000 | |
| Brasilia | 2 | 4 | Ross Ward | United States | 619,000 | |
| Brasilia | 2 | 5 | Steve Foutty | United States | 627,000 | |
| Brasilia | 2 | 6 | Jonathan Little | United States | 628,000 |
Chip Counts (full)
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
641,000 | |
|
637,000 | |
|
636,000 | |
|
628,000 | |
|
627,000 | |
|
627,000 | |
|
622,000 | |
|
622,000 | |
|
621,000 | |
|
621,000 | 1,000 |
|
619,000 | |
|
617,000 |
Play Ended For Today
A recap of today's play including seat draw and chip counts will be posted shortly.
Matas Dilpsas Advances to Day 3
The flop was 
, James Gilbert was first to act and he moved all-in and got called by Matas Dilpsas.
Matas Dilpsas: 
James Gilbert: 
Dilpsas had flopped a straight so Gilbert needed some help to stay alive or chop the pot. The turn was the the 
and the river was a blank. No help for Gilbert and he was eliminated.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
617,000 | 267,000 |
|
Busted |
Jonathan Little Advances to Day 3
According to the dealer, the players got it all-in on the flop. The flop was 
.
Jonathan Little: 
Alan Spotts: 
Spotts needed a four or a diamond to stay alive as Little had him covered. The turn was the 
and the on the river completed the board. No help for Spotts and Little advances through to tomorrow.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
628,000 | 278,000 |
|
Busted |
Steve Foutty Advances to Day 3
We got to the table to see Josh Kay grabbing his bag even though the board wasn't even fully turned yet. Kay was in danger as Steve Foutty had him covered.
Steve Foutty: 
Josh Kay: 
The board ran out 
to give Foutty the higher two pair and he advances through to tomorrow.
Two tables are left playing heads-up now.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
627,000 | 364,000 |
|
Busted |
Josh Kay Doubles Up
We got to the table to see Josh Kay in danger as he was covered by Steve Foutty and he was all-in.
Josh Kay: 
Steve Foutty: 
The board ran out 
to give Kay the double up with a pair of aces.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
364,000 | 102,000 |
|
|
263,000 | -87,000 |
Ross Ward Defeats Russell Thomas
Ross Ward opened, Russell Thomas raised and then called a shove from Ward.
Ross Ward: 
Russell Thomas: 
The board ran out 
.
Ward turned a straight to crack Kings and win his table to progress to the next stage.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
619,000 | 399,000 |
|
Busted |
Ben Maya Through to Day 3
We got to the table to see the 
on the flop. Ben Maya, on the button had gone all-in. Chris Bell, was taking his time to carefully consider if he was going to call or not as Maya had him covered. In the end, he called.
Ben Maya: 
Chris Bell: 
"Why were you waiting so long to call?" Maya said.
The dealer turned the 
, no danger for Bell yet. But then the dealer opened the 
on the river to give Maya the two pair to shoot Bell out of the tournament. Bell kicked a chair and was understandably pretty upset about being knocked out of the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
622,000 | 336,000 |
|
Busted |