2014 World Series of Poker

Event #57: The $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop
Day: 2
Event Info

2014 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
kq
Prize
$15,306,668
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,000,000
Prize Pool
$37,333,338
Entries
42
Level Info
Level
25
Blinds
800,000 / 1,600,000
Ante
200,000

"That Could've Been Worse"

Level 12 : 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante
Tony Gregg
Tony Gregg

Tony Gregg limped in from the cutoff, Connor Drinan called on his left, Bill Klein completed from the small blind, and Erick Lindgren checked in the big blind.

The flop fell {10-Hearts}{3-Spades}{k-Spades}, and the action checked to Gregg. He tossed out 215,000, only Drinan called, and the turn was the {10-Clubs}. Both players checked.

The river was the {5-Clubs}, and Gregg knuckled again. Drinan fired out 275,000, and Gregg tanked for around 90 seconds before reaching for chips. He wasn't calling, however, rather he check-raised to 960,000.

This sent Drinan into the tank, and after over two minutes, he called.

Gregg turned over {j-Spades}{j-Clubs} for a pair of jacks, but it was no good against Drinan's {a-Hearts}{k-Clubs} for a pair of kings.

Despite losing the hand, Gregg broke out into a big smile.

"That could've been worse!" he said.

Player Chips Progress
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Connor Drinan
6,190,000
1,525,000
1,525,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Tony Gregg
2,930,000
-3,460,000
-3,460,000

Tags: Connor DrinanTony GreggBill KleinErick Lindgren

Colman Drags Massive Pot, Takes Chip Lead

Level 12 : 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante
Daniel Colman
Daniel Colman

Action folded to Sam Trickett on the button and he made it 200,000 to go. Noah Schwartz flatted the small blind and Daniel Colman thought for a moment in the big blind. Colman came out with a three-bet to 650,000 and Trickett quickly called. Schwartz came along for the party as well.

The three saw a {J-Diamonds}{8-Spades}{10-Clubs} flop hit the felt and Schwartz checked. Colman rapped the table back, allowing Trickett to lead at the pot for 900,000. After about 30 seconds, Schwartz reached for chips and cut out a call. Colman also dipped into his stack and flatted to the turn.

The dealer produced the {9-Clubs} on fourth street, putting four to a straight on the board. Schwartz checked for a second time, allowing Colman to fire into the pot. Colman moved 2.7 million forward, prompting an eye roll and a fold from Trickett. Schwartz, however, stuck around.

The {4-Diamonds} fell on the river and Schwartz checked for a third time. Colman dropped out 1 million in chips and Schwartz went deep into the tank. After about two minutes, Schwartz kicked his cards in and Colman was awarded the massive pot.

Player Chips Progress
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Daniel Colman
13,500,000
6,295,000
6,295,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Sam Trickett gb
Sam Trickett
8,300,000
-1,865,000
-1,865,000
Everest Poker
Profile photo of Noah Schwartz us
Noah Schwartz
2,745,000
-4,615,000
-4,615,000
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: Daniel ColmanSam TrickettNoah Schwartz

Salomon Busts Merson

Level 12 : 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante
Greg Merson
Greg Merson

Greg Merson just bluffed his way out of the 2014 $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop.

On the turn of the {Q-Clubs}{3-Diamonds}{2-Hearts}{4-Spades} board, Rick Salomon checked, and Merson bet 525,000. Salomon quickly called, and the river was the {8-Spades}. After Salomon checked, Merson moved all in for 1.275 million. After tanking for a bit, Salomon made the call with the {Q-Hearts}{J-Hearts} for top pair of queens. Merson showed the {A-Spades}{K-Hearts} for just ace high and was eliminated.

Player Chips Progress
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Rick Salomon
9,750,000
3,200,000
3,200,000
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Greg Merson
Busted
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 2X Winner

Tags: Greg MersonRick Salomon

Negreanu Moves All In

Level 12 : 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante

Doug Polk opened for 215,000 under the gun and Daniel Negreanu three-bet to 500,000 from the button. Not to be outdone, Polk pushed back with a four-bet to 1.23 million, and Negreanu responded by moving all in for 4.34 million. Polk insta-folded and Negreanu took down the pot.

Player Chips Progress
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Daniel Negreanu
5,740,000
1,240,000
1,240,000
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Doug Polk
4,230,000
-1,170,000
-1,170,000
WSOP 3X Winner

Tags: Doug PolkDaniel Negreanu

A Check-Raise from Ivey

Level 12 : 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante

Scott Seiver raised to 190,000 under the gun and Phil Ivey called from the big blind to see the {6-Clubs}{k-Spades}{3-Clubs} flop. Ivey checked, Seiver continued for 210,000, and Ivey woke up with a check-raise to 700,000. Seiver gave it some thought, and then he gave it up.

Player Chips Progress
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Phil Ivey
7,250,000
280,000
280,000
WSOP 11X Winner
Poker Hall of Famer
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Scott Seiver
4,250,000
-220,000
-220,000
WSOP 7X Winner

Tags: Phil IveyScott Seiver

Another Pot For Antonio

Level 12 : 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante

Isaac Haxton raised from the cutoff to 180,000 and Antonio Esfandiari three-bet from the button to 415,000. The action folded back to Haxton who gave it some thought before making the call.

The flop came down {K-Hearts}{7-Clubs}{2-Hearts} and Haxton checked to Esfandiari who bet 395,000. Haxton tanked for bit and folded.

Player Chips Progress
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Antonio Esfandiari
8,650,000
430,000
430,000
WSOP 3X Winner
StakeKings
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Isaac Haxton
4,000,000
-415,000
-415,000
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: Isaac HaxtonAntonio Esfandiari

The Doc is Out of Business

Level 12 : 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante
David Sands
David Sands

Phil Ivey opened the action for 185,000 from the hijack only to have David "Doc" Sands three-bet all in for 1.325 million from the button. Doug Polk then moved all in over the top from the small blind, which inspired Ivey to fold.

Polk: {a-Hearts}{k-Diamonds}
Sands: {k-Clubs}{j-Diamonds}

It was a bad spot for Sands, and the {9-Hearts}{4-Spades}{6-Hearts} flop provided little help. The {A-Clubs} turn actually left Sands drawing dead, and after the {4-Hearts} was put out on the river for good measure, Sands exited the tournament in 26th place.

Player Chips Progress
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Doug Polk
4,810,000
1,650,000
1,650,000
WSOP 3X Winner
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David Sands
Busted

Tags: David SandsPhil IveyDoug Polk

Level: 12

Blinds: 40,000/80,000

Ante: 10,000

Full Counts on Break

Level 11 : 30,000/60,000, 10,000 ante
Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Tom Hall gb
Tom Hall
11,735,000
735,000
735,000
Profile photo of Sam Trickett gb
Sam Trickett
10,165,000
765,000
765,000
Everest Poker
Profile photo of Antonio Esfandiari us
Antonio Esfandiari
8,220,000
280,000
280,000
WSOP 3X Winner
StakeKings
Profile photo of Noah Schwartz us
Noah Schwartz
7,360,000
-140,000
-140,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Daniel Colman us
Daniel Colman
7,205,000
-645,000
-645,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Phil Ivey us
Phil Ivey
6,970,000
-530,000
-530,000
WSOP 11X Winner
Poker Hall of Famer
Profile photo of Cary Katz us
Cary Katz
6,885,000
-515,000
-515,000
$25K Fantasy
Profile photo of Brandon Steven us
Brandon Steven
6,850,000
180,000
180,000
Profile photo of Rick Salomon us
Rick Salomon
6,550,000
50,000
50,000
Profile photo of Tony Gregg us
Tony Gregg
6,390,000
2,190,000
2,190,000
Profile photo of Tobias Reinkemeier de
Tobias Reinkemeier
4,745,000
620,000
620,000
Profile photo of Connor Drinan us
Connor Drinan
4,665,000
265,000
265,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Daniel Negreanu ca
Daniel Negreanu
4,500,000
-490,000
-490,000
Profile photo of Scott Seiver us
Scott Seiver
4,470,000
210,000
210,000
WSOP 7X Winner
Profile photo of Phil Galfond us
Phil Galfond
4,425,000
-225,000
-225,000
WSOP 3X Winner
Run It Once
Profile photo of Isaac Haxton us
Isaac Haxton
4,415,000
595,000
595,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Gabe Kaplan us
Gabe Kaplan
3,680,000
Profile photo of Doug Polk us
Doug Polk
3,160,000
WSOP 3X Winner
Profile photo of Christoph Vogelsang de
Christoph Vogelsang
2,915,000
115,000
115,000
Profile photo of Erik Seidel us
Erik Seidel
2,430,000
-270,000
-270,000
WSOP 10X Winner
Poker Hall of Famer
Profile photo of Paul Newey gb
Paul Newey
2,425,000
425,000
425,000
Profile photo of Greg Merson us
Greg Merson
2,405,000
-95,000
-95,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 2X Winner
Profile photo of Bill Klein us
Bill Klein
2,025,000
-1,095,000
-1,095,000
Profile photo of David Sands us
David Sands
1,330,000
-190,000
-190,000
Profile photo of Erick Lindgren us
Erick Lindgren
1,065,000
35,000
35,000
WSOP 2X Winner

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