Level: 7
Blinds: 500/1,000
Ante: 1,000
2024 WSOP Paradise
Event #14: Super Saver $1M Invitational
Day: 1
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Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Ole Schemion opened for 1,600 under the gun and Keani Fairbanks three-bet jammed for 9,500 from the cutoff.
Jorge Artiga Pacheco then moved all in over the top for 18,400 from the button, both blinds folded, and Schemion asked for a count.
"Gamble," he said before putting in the chips to call.
Keani Fairbanks: 6♦6♣
Jorge Artiga Pacheco: A♣Q♣
Ole Schemion: K♥Q♥
Fairbanks got it in good but fell behind on the 4♦J♥Q♠ flop. Neither the 8♦ turn nor J♠ river changed a thing and Pacheco's kicker played to win him the pot while Fairbanks exited the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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48,000
24,000
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24,000 |
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29,000
29,000
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29,000 |
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Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
In a blind versus blind battle and 26,800 in the middle the turn read 7♣7♠5♣6♣. Jovan Kenjic was seen in the tank after checking and being faced with an all-in jam of 17,900 from Carlos Sanchez.
After a long time, Kenjic decided on a call.
Carlos Sanchez: K♠K♦
Jovan Kenjic: A♥J♠
Kenjic wasn't correct this time as he ran into the kings of Sanchez and he wasn't able to find an ace as the board completed with the 8♣ on the river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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62,600
62,600
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62,600 |
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54,800
-10,000
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-10,000 |
Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
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Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Michele Lawson opened 1,600 in the cutoff and John Ripnick defended the big blind.
When the 8♦5♣4♥ flop hit the felt, Ripnick check-raised the bet of 1,200 to 4,200. Lawson called.
The 2♥ fell on the turn and Ripnick shoved his entire stack across the line. Lawson asked for a count, and after being told it was 16,100, decided on a fold.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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83,800
24,300
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24,300 |
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28,900
5,900
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5,900 |
Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is wrapping up 2024 down in The Bahamas with WSOP Paradise, but they’re already looking ahead to the New Year by announcing the dates for the 56th Annual WSOP in Las Vegas.
For the fourth consecutive year, the summer WSOP will take place at the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas. The series will run from May 27 to July 16, 2025, while the $10,000 Main Event will start on July 2 with the final table taking place between July 15-16 inside the Horseshoe Events Center.
“Each year allows us to refine further and improve the WSOP offering, and 2025 will be no exception,” WSOP CEO Ty Stewart said in a press release. “Expect the biggest poker events on the planet, the best action, and the most intense competition as we once again welcome tens of thousands of poker enthusiasts eager to experience the magic of the WSOP.”
Level: 6
Blinds: 400/800
Ante: 800
Level 5
: Blinds 300/600, 600 ante
Four players brewed a pot of about 5,500 to see the 9♣9♠8♣ flop, and all four checked to see the K♠ turn. The action checked to Joshua Zucchet in the hijack and he fired 3,600 into the middle. Only Jason Velasco made the call from the big blind.
The 7♦ landed on the river and Velasco took the lead, blasting 12,000 across the line and Zucchet took a few moments before mucking his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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39,300
8,300
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8,300 |
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28,000
-8,000
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-8,000 |
Level 5
: Blinds 300/600, 600 ante
Life Outside Poker is a new podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level.
In the 21st episode, Connor speaks with Survivor legend Boston Rob, aka Rob Mariano, about growing up near Fenway Park, learning poker at the age of 6, studying psychology at Boston University, applying for Survivor and winning Season 22, his recent appearance on Deal or No Deal Island and filming an upcoming season of The Traitors.
Boston Rob also revealed a story about Costa Rican authorities raiding a mansion known to host high-stakes poker games during a 2006 filming that included Daniel Negreanu, Josh Arieh, David Williams, Michael Mizrachi and actress Cheryl Hines.
"(Gambling mogul) Calvin (Ayre) had a big party at the house, and they came in guns drawn," he said. "And we were fine, but we all had to stay at the party until they checked our passports and everything. I think it was a little bit of a shakedown. But we had a good weekend."
The Life Outside Poker podcast is available on major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud and iHeartRadio. You can also watch the interview with Boston Rob by heading to the PokerNews YouTube channel.
Level 5
: Blinds 300/600, 600 ante
Callum Roque opened 1,600 under the gun and only Itsach Barak called from the hijack.
The dealer spread a flop of J♠4♥3♦, and Roque continued for 2,200. Barak called quickly.
When the 9♣ hit the turn Roque didn't slow down, tossing 3,500 into the middle. Barak called once again.
The 7♠ completed the board on the river and both players tapped the table. Roque announced ace-high as he tossed A♦10♦ face up and Barak took down the pot with 8♠8♥.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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27,800
-1,600
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-1,600 |
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24,500
6,200
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6,200 |