2018 World Series of Poker

Event #65: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em MAIN EVENT - World Championship
Event Info

2018 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
kj
Prize
$8,800,000
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$74,015,600
Entries
7,874
Level Info
Level
44
Blinds
2,000,000 / 4,000,000
Ante
500,000

Hands #40-41: Miles Switches Positions with Cada

Level 37 : 400,000/800,000, 100,000 ante
Tony Miles
Tony Miles

Hand #40: Tony Miles opened to 1,800,000 from under the gun and Michael Dyer called from the cutoff. The flop came {a-Hearts}{7-Hearts}{5-Spades} and Miles led out for 2,500,000. Dyer made the call and the {9-Hearts} landed on the turn.

Miles checked this time and Dyer threw in a bet of 5,200,000. Miles gave it some brief thought but sent his cards to the muck, sending the pot to Dyer.

Hand #41: Joe Cada raised to 1,700,000 from the cutoff and Miles defended his big blind. The flop fell {9-Diamonds}{6-Spades}{3-Clubs} and Miles checked to Cada who continued for 2,200,000. Miles called to see the {3-Diamonds} pair the board on the turn.

Miles checked again and Cada fired another 5,300,000 into the pot. Miles still called and the {9-Clubs} hit the river. Miles led out this time for 7,800,000 and Cada sent his cards to the muck.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Michael Dyer us
Michael Dyer
140,250,000
6,000,000
6,000,000
Day 8 Chip Leader
Profile photo of Nicolas Manion us
Nicolas Manion
72,625,000
-200,000
-200,000
Day 7 Chip Leader
Profile photo of John Cynn us
John Cynn
50,225,000
-600,000
-600,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Tony Miles us
Tony Miles
47,675,000
5,800,000
5,800,000
Profile photo of Aram Zobian us
Aram Zobian
35,975,000
-200,000
-200,000
Day 6 Chip Leader
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Joe Cada us
Joe Cada
31,700,000
-9,400,000
-9,400,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 4X Winner
Profile photo of Alex Lynskey au
Alex Lynskey
15,325,000
-1,400,000
-1,400,000

Tags: Joe CadaMichael DyerTony Miles

Hands #42-43: Dyer Takes it on the Flop

Level 37 : 400,000/800,000, 100,000 ante

Hand #42: Michael Dyer raised to 1,600,000 and was called by Tony Miles in the small blind and Nicolas Manion in the big blind. The trio headed to a flop of {9-Spades}{7-Clubs}{2-Clubs} and action checked to Dyer, who took down the pot with a successful continuation bet of 1,825,000.

Hand #43: Joe Cada raised it up to 1,700,000 and that won the blinds and antes without resistance.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Michael Dyer us
Michael Dyer
143,950,000
3,700,000
3,700,000
Day 8 Chip Leader
Profile photo of Nicolas Manion us
Nicolas Manion
70,425,000
-2,200,000
-2,200,000
Day 7 Chip Leader
Profile photo of John Cynn us
John Cynn
50,025,000
-200,000
-200,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Tony Miles us
Tony Miles
45,875,000
-1,800,000
-1,800,000
Profile photo of Aram Zobian us
Aram Zobian
34,975,000
-1,000,000
-1,000,000
Day 6 Chip Leader
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Joe Cada us
Joe Cada
33,400,000
1,700,000
1,700,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 4X Winner
Profile photo of Alex Lynskey au
Alex Lynskey
15,125,000
-200,000
-200,000

Tags: Joe CadaMichael DyerNicolas ManionTony Miles

Hands #44-45: Lynskey Still With Zero Pots Won at the Final Table

Level 37 : 400,000/800,000, 100,000 ante
Alex Lynskey
Alex Lynskey

Hand #44: Tony Miles raised to 1,800,000 from the cutoff and the button and blinds all folded.

Hand #45: Alex Lynskey opened to 1,600,000 in early position and Michael Dyer called from the small blind along with Joe Cada in the big blind. The flop came {8-Spades}{7-Hearts}{3-Hearts} and the action checked around to the {j-Hearts} on the turn.

Dyer led out for 2,375,000 which was followed by quick folds from Cada and Lynskey.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Michael Dyer us
Michael Dyer
146,850,000
2,900,000
2,900,000
Day 8 Chip Leader
Profile photo of Nicolas Manion us
Nicolas Manion
70,225,000
-200,000
-200,000
Day 7 Chip Leader
Profile photo of John Cynn us
John Cynn
49,825,000
-200,000
-200,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Tony Miles us
Tony Miles
47,575,000
1,700,000
1,700,000
Profile photo of Aram Zobian us
Aram Zobian
34,375,000
-600,000
-600,000
Day 6 Chip Leader
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Joe Cada us
Joe Cada
31,600,000
-1,800,000
-1,800,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 4X Winner
Profile photo of Alex Lynskey au
Alex Lynskey
13,325,000
-1,800,000
-1,800,000

Tags: Alex LynskeyJoe CadaMichael DyerTony Miles

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Level 37 : 400,000/800,000, 100,000 ante

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Alex Lynskey Eliminated in 7th Place ($1,500,000)

Level 37 : 400,000/800,000, 100,000 ante
Alex Lynskey
Alex Lynskey

Hand #47: Michael Dyer raised it up to 1,600,000 in the cutoff and John Cynn called in the small blind. Lynskey moved all in for 11,525,000 out of the big blind and Dyer asked for a count. Dyer folded, Cynn gave it some thought and called.

Alex Lynskey: {6-Diamonds}{6-Clubs}
John Cynn: {K-Spades}{Q-Spades}

Lynskey's rail started shouting for a six and the flop came {10-Clubs}{9-Clubs}{3-Spades} to give Cynn a gutshot along with his two over cards. The shouting continued to the {10-Diamonds} turn, giving Cynn even more outs to deal the final blow to Lynskey.

With one card to come, the rails went silent for just a moment, and the {J-Clubs} river sent Lynskey to the rail in seventh place for $1,500,000. Lynskey didn't win a single hand on the day, however, the seven-figure payday will surely ease the pain.

The action for the day will continue until the end of the current level or the next elimination takes place, whichever of the two comes first.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Michael Dyer us
Michael Dyer
145,050,000
-1,800,000
-1,800,000
Day 8 Chip Leader
Profile photo of Nicolas Manion us
Nicolas Manion
70,025,000
-200,000
-200,000
Day 7 Chip Leader
Profile photo of John Cynn us
John Cynn
62,650,000
12,825,000
12,825,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Tony Miles us
Tony Miles
50,875,000
3,300,000
3,300,000
Profile photo of Aram Zobian us
Aram Zobian
34,175,000
-200,000
-200,000
Day 6 Chip Leader
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Joe Cada us
Joe Cada
31,000,000
-600,000
-600,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 4X Winner
Profile photo of Alex Lynskey au
Alex Lynskey
Busted

Tags: Alex LynskeyJohn CynnMichael Dyer

Hands #48-49: Zobian Wins with a C-Bet

Level 37 : 400,000/800,000, 100,000 ante
Aram Zobian
Aram Zobian

Hand #48: Aram Zobian opened to 1,800,000 from middle position and Tony Miles called from the big blind. The flop came {a-Spades}{5-Clubs}{4-Diamonds} and Miles check-folded to a bet of 1,100,000 from Zobian.

Hand #49: John Cynn raised to 1,800,000 on the button and picked up the blinds and antes.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Michael Dyer us
Michael Dyer
144,850,000
-200,000
-200,000
Day 8 Chip Leader
Profile photo of Nicolas Manion us
Nicolas Manion
69,025,000
-1,000,000
-1,000,000
Day 7 Chip Leader
Profile photo of John Cynn us
John Cynn
64,250,000
1,600,000
1,600,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Tony Miles us
Tony Miles
48,475,000
-2,400,000
-2,400,000
Profile photo of Aram Zobian us
Aram Zobian
36,375,000
2,200,000
2,200,000
Day 6 Chip Leader
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Joe Cada us
Joe Cada
30,800,000
-200,000
-200,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 4X Winner

Tags: Aram ZobianJohn CynnTony Miles

Hands #50-51: Dyer Wins a Big Pot Off Zobian

Level 37 : 400,000/800,000, 100,000 ante

Hand #50: Michael Dyer opened to 1,600,000 first to act and claimed the blinds and antes.

Hand #51: Aram Zobian limped in from the small blind and Dyer raised to 2,150,000 out of the big blind, which Zobian called. The flop brought {9-Spades}{6-Diamonds}{5-Clubs} and Zobian checked over to Dyer, who continued for 1,825,000. Zobian called and the {6-Clubs} fell on the turn. Zobian checked and called Dyer's second barrel for 3,125,000.

The {Q-Hearts} appeared on the river and Zobian checked before facing a third barrel worth 9,650,000. Zobian called without much hesitation and Dyer turned over the {6-Hearts}{5-Hearts} for a full house, Zobian mucked {Q-}{9-}.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Michael Dyer us
Michael Dyer
163,800,000
18,950,000
18,950,000
Day 8 Chip Leader
Profile photo of Nicolas Manion us
Nicolas Manion
68,425,000
-600,000
-600,000
Day 7 Chip Leader
Profile photo of John Cynn us
John Cynn
64,050,000
-200,000
-200,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Tony Miles us
Tony Miles
48,275,000
-200,000
-200,000
Profile photo of Joe Cada us
Joe Cada
30,600,000
-200,000
-200,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 4X Winner
Profile photo of Aram Zobian us
Aram Zobian
18,625,000
-17,750,000
-17,750,000
Day 6 Chip Leader
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: Aram ZobianMichael Dyer

Hands #52-53: Dyer Extends His Lead

Level 37 : 400,000/800,000, 100,000 ante
Michael Dyer
Michael Dyer

Hand #52: Michael Dyer limped in from the small blind and Joe Cada checked his option. The flop came {a-Clubs}{k-Spades}{6-Hearts} and Dyer led out for 825,000. Cada quickly folded and Dyer raked in another pot.

Hand #53: Nicolas Manion raised to 2,000,000 from the hijack and Dyer flat-called on the button. The flop fell {2-Spades}{2-Hearts}{2-Diamonds} and both players checked to the {5-Clubs} on the turn.

Two more checks and the {j-Diamonds} completed the board. Manion checked again and Dyer tossed in a bet of 2,425,000. Manion let his hand go and Dyer extended his lead.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Michael Dyer us
Michael Dyer
168,800,000
5,000,000
5,000,000
Day 8 Chip Leader
Profile photo of Nicolas Manion us
Nicolas Manion
66,225,000
-2,200,000
-2,200,000
Day 7 Chip Leader
Profile photo of John Cynn us
John Cynn
63,050,000
-1,000,000
-1,000,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Tony Miles us
Tony Miles
48,075,000
-200,000
-200,000
Profile photo of Joe Cada us
Joe Cada
29,200,000
-1,400,000
-1,400,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 4X Winner
Profile photo of Aram Zobian us
Aram Zobian
18,425,000
-200,000
-200,000
Day 6 Chip Leader
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: Joe CadaMichael DyerNicolas Manion

Hands #54-55: Cynn Three-Bets Dyer

Level 37 : 400,000/800,000, 100,000 ante
John Cynn
John Cynn

Hand #54: Michael Dyer raised to 1,600,000 from the cutoff and John Cynn three-bet to 4,200,000 out of the small blind to break through the dominance of the runaway chip leader, as Dyer quickly folded.

Hand #55: Tony Miles filled up from the small blind and Nicolas Manion raised to 2,200,000, Miles folded.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Michael Dyer us
Michael Dyer
167,000,000
-1,800,000
-1,800,000
Day 8 Chip Leader
Profile photo of Nicolas Manion us
Nicolas Manion
67,425,000
1,200,000
1,200,000
Day 7 Chip Leader
Profile photo of John Cynn us
John Cynn
65,850,000
2,800,000
2,800,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Tony Miles us
Tony Miles
46,275,000
-1,800,000
-1,800,000
Profile photo of Joe Cada us
Joe Cada
29,000,000
-200,000
-200,000
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 4X Winner
Profile photo of Aram Zobian us
Aram Zobian
18,225,000
-200,000
-200,000
Day 6 Chip Leader
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: John CynnMichael DyerNicolas ManionTony Miles