Event #69: $1,500 Razz | 2017 World Series of Poker

07-08-2017 17:49 UTC-7

Jason Gola vs. Brad Ruben

Will Shillibier

Level 24 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante

Jason Gola: /
Brad Ruben: / - fold

Jason Gola bet on fourth, fifth and sixth streets, and that was enough to get Brad Ruben to hand over some of his newly won chips to his opponent.

"The pots are crazy big now," Gola said to David "ODB" Baker. "Every pot's, like, a couple hundred thousand!"

Player	Chips	Progress
Jason Gola	780,000	180,000
Brad Ruben	550,000	-200,000

Tags: Brad Ruben David "ODB" Baker Jason Gola

07-08-2017 17:46 UTC-7

Brad Ruben Chips Up Through David "ODB" Baker

Will Shillibier

Level 24 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante

David "ODB" Baker: / /
Brad Ruben: / /

Brad Ruben bet on fourth and fifth streets. David "ODB" Baker check-called on sixth street, then checked seventh street. Ruben bet.

"That doesn't bode well for me," said Baker before calling.

Ruben showed him , while Baker flashed before mucking.

Player	Chips	Progress
David "ODB" Baker	1,100,000	-350,000
Brad Ruben	750,000	260,000

Tags: Brad Ruben David "ODB" Baker

07-08-2017 17:38 UTC-7

Updated Counts

Brentharrington

Level 24 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante

Jason Gola just won a pot against Brad Ruben to take over second place, but at this point in the tournament, the remaining players are just chasing David "ODB" Baker.

Baker is looking for his second bracelet, while the remaining players are each seeking their first.

Player	Chips	Progress
David "ODB" Baker	1,450,000	115,000
Jason Gola	600,000	170,000
Wendy Freedman	580,000	-220,000
Brad Ruben	490,000	60,000

Level: 24

Limits: 25,000/50,000

Ante: 5,000

07-08-2017 17:26 UTC-7

Benny Glaser Eliminated in 5th Place ($27,503)

Will Shillibier

Level 23 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

Glaser: / /
Freedman: / /

Benny Glaser completed and Wendy Freedman called.

Glaser bet on fourth street, and Freedman called. Freedman bet on fifth street, and Glaser called. Freedman check-called on sixth street and then bet on seventh street. Glaser called.

Freedman showed for an eight-seven low, and Glaser looked shell-shocked, revealing for an eight-seven low, albeit a worse one.

With just 2,000 chips left, Glaser got it in against Freedman in the next hand with the boards running out as follows:

Freedman: / /
Glaser: / /

Glaser made a jack-low, but Freedman had made a nine-low and eliminated Glaser in fifth place for $27,503.

Player	Chips	Progress
Wendy Freedman	800,000	225,000
Benny Glaser	Busted

Tags: Benny Glaser Wendy Freedman

07-08-2017 17:21 UTC-7

Phil Hellmuth Eliminated in 6th Place ($19,865)

Brentharrington

Level 23 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

David "ODB" Baker: / /
Phil Hellmuth: / /

David "ODB" Baker completed, and Phil Hellmuth raised. Both players were showing a four.

"You owe me a double-up," Hellmuth said to Baker. "Come along with your nine."

Baker called and then bet on fourth street. Hellmuth raised, leaving less than a full bet behind. Baker called. On fifth street, Baker bet, and Hellmuth called for less, going all in.

Baker revealed , and hit a two on sixth to make an eight-perfect. He didn't improve on seventh but had Hellmuth drawing thin.

Hellmuth showed and, needing a non-pair below a seven, hit two jacks in a row to bust the tournament in sixth place.

Player	Chips	Progress
David "ODB" Baker	1,335,000	135,000
Phil Hellmuth	Busted

Tags: David "ODB" Baker Phil Hellmuth

07-08-2017 17:04 UTC-7

Player	Chips	Progress
David "ODB" Baker	1,200,000	100,000
Wendy Freedman	575,000	40,000
Brad Ruben	430,000	-70,000
Jason Gola	430,000	170,000
Benny Glaser	230,000	50,000
Phil Hellmuth	135,000	-90,000

Jason Gola Doubles through David "ODB" Baker

Will Shillibier

Level 23 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

Ruben: / — fold
Gola: / /
Baker: / /

Brad Ruben completed and both Jason Gola and David "ODB" Baker called. On fourth street, Gola bet, Baker raised, and Ruben folded. Gola called.

On fifth street, Gola bet, Baker raised, and Gola was all in for 66,000.

Gola showed and Baker . Baker drew a on the end, making an eight, but Gola's seven was already good, and his was irrelevant as he doubled up.

Player	Chips	Progress
David "ODB" Baker	1,100,000	-200,000
Jason Gola	260,000	130,000

Tags: David "ODB" Baker Jason Gola

07-08-2017 16:54 UTC-7

David "ODB" Baker Chips Up

Will Shillibier

Level 23 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

Baker: / /
Glaser: / /

David "ODB" Baker completed and Benny Glaser called. Glaser bet on fourth street and Baker called. Glaser check-called fifth street and then bet on sixth street and Baker called.

On seventh street, Glaser bet and Baker called.

"Well, I improved," said Glaser. "Let's see if it's enough." Glaser called and was shown the of Baker.

Player	Chips	Progress
David "ODB" Baker	1,300,000	-50,000
Benny Glaser	180,000	-192,000

Tags: Benny Glaser David "ODB" Baker

07-08-2017 16:50 UTC-7

Happy on Seventh Street, ODB vs. Hellmuth

Brentharrington

Level 23 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

Baker: / /
Hellmuth: / /

David "ODB" Baker and Phil Hellmuth both started with fours as their door cards. Baker paired on fourth and Hellmuth hit a six. He bet and Baker called. Baker hit good on fifth with an ace and Hellmuth hit an eight. He bet again and Baker called.

On sixth, Baker paired again, hitting another ace and Hellmuth hit a ten. Hellmuth bet again and Baker called. Hellmuth checked on seventh and Baker's eyes lit up with a chance to win the pot. He checked his cards then bet.

"I'm not folding," said Hellmuth who slowly turned over a four, showing he had at least one pair, and then he called.

Baker revealed for a seven low and Hellmuth mucked in disbelief.