2022 World Series of Poker

Event #47: $1,000 Seniors Championship
Day: 5
Event Info

2022 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
88
Prize
$694,909
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,000
Prize Pool
$6,397,320
Entries
7,188
Level Info
Level
41
Blinds
1,000,000 / 2,000,000
Ante
2,000,000
Players Info - Day 5
Entries
5
Players Left
1

Smidinger Nearly Back to Even

Level 40 : 1,000,000/1,500,000, 1,500,000 ante
Eric Smidinger
Eric Smidinger

Ben Sarnoff opened for 3,500,000 and Eric Smidinger called.

The flop came {a-Hearts}{q-Hearts}{2-Clubs} and both players checked.

The turn was the {2-Hearts} and both players tapped the table once more.

On the river, the {q-Clubs} popped up and Smidinger fired for 4,000,000. Sarnoff took roughly a minute before making the call.

Smidinger showed {q-Diamonds}{10-Spades} for the full house and has clawed back to nearly even.

Player Chips Progress
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Ben Sarnoff
80,000,000
-10,000,000
-10,000,000
Day 2 Chip Leader
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Eric Smidinger
64,000,000
10,400,000
10,400,000
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: Ben SarnoffEric Smidinger

Smidinger Gets Paid Off

Level 40 : 1,000,000/1,500,000, 1,500,000 ante

Ben Sarnoff raised to 3,500,000 on the button and Eric Smidinger defended from the big blind. The flop came {9-Spades}{6-Clubs}{6-Diamonds} and Smidinger checked to Sarnoff who continued with a bet of 3,500,000. Smidinger check-raised to 8,000,000 and Sarnoff quickly called.

The turn was the {4-Hearts} and both players checked to the {3-Hearts} on the river. Smidinger led out with a bet of 5,000,000 this time and Sarnoff looked him up. Smidinger tabled {9-Hearts}{7-Clubs} for two pair and Sarnoff conceded the pot.

Player Chips Progress
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Ben Sarnoff
76,500,000
-3,500,000
-3,500,000
Day 2 Chip Leader
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Eric Smidinger
68,000,000
4,000,000
4,000,000
WSOP 1X Winner

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Smidinger Takes Over Chip Lead

Level 40 : 1,000,000/1,500,000, 1,500,000 ante
Eric Smidinger
Eric Smidinger

Eric Smidinger opened to 3,000,000 and Ben Sarnoff called.

The flop came {a-Clubs}{7-Spades}{9-Hearts} and they both checked it down.

The turn brought the {8-Diamonds} and Sarnoff put out a bet of 3,000,000. Smidinger called.

On the {a-Hearts} river, Smidinger put out a bet of 3,500,000 and was instantly called off.

Smidinger turned over {9-Clubs}{2-Hearts} to take over the chip lead.

Player Chips Progress
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Eric Smidinger
83,000,000
15,000,000
15,000,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Ben Sarnoff
60,000,000
-16,500,000
-16,500,000
Day 2 Chip Leader

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Smidinger Raises Flop, Gets Fold

Level 40 : 1,000,000/1,500,000, 1,500,000 ante

Ben Sarnoff opened to 3,500,000 and Eric Smidinger called.

The flop came {9-Spades}{6-Diamonds}{3-Diamonds} and Sarnoff continued for 3,000,000. Smidinger raised to 10,500,000 and Sarnoff patiently deliberated his decision.

After about 90 seconds, Sarnoff opted for the fold.

Player Chips Progress
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Eric Smidinger
77,000,000
-6,000,000
-6,000,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Ben Sarnoff
66,500,000
6,500,000
6,500,000
Day 2 Chip Leader

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It's a Dead Heat

Level 40 : 1,000,000/1,500,000, 1,500,000 ante

Ben Sarnoff raised to 3,500,000 on the button and Eric Smidinger called from the big blind. The flop came {8-Hearts}{6-Diamonds}{3-Hearts} and Smidinger check-called a bet of 4,000,000 from Sarnoff.

The turn was the {10-Clubs} and both players checked to the {9-Diamonds} on the river. Smidinger checked one last time and Sarnoff tossed in a bet of 7,000,000. Smidinger gave it some thought but decided to lay his hand down.

Player Chips Progress
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Ben Sarnoff
72,000,000
5,500,000
5,500,000
Day 2 Chip Leader
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Eric Smidinger
71,500,000
-5,500,000
-5,500,000
WSOP 1X Winner

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Sarnoff Gets River Fold Following Flop Lead

Level 40 : 1,000,000/1,500,000, 1,500,000 ante

Eric Smidinger opened for 3,000,000 and Ben Sarnoff called.

The flop came {10-Spades}{2-Hearts}{j-Diamonds} and Sarnoff lead for 3,000,000. Smidinger called.

They both checked the {9-Spades} turn and on the {7-Diamonds} river, Sarnoff put out a bet of 4,000,000. Smidinger took a few seconds before laying down his hand.

Player Chips Progress
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Ben Sarnoff
73,500,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
Day 2 Chip Leader
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Eric Smidinger
70,000,000
-1,500,000
-1,500,000
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: Ben SarnoffEric Smidinger

Level: 41

Blinds: 1,000,000/2,000,000

Ante: 2,000,000

Back to Even

Level 41 : 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante

Ben Sarnoff was just starting to take a small chip lead and raised to 4,500,000 on the button. Eric Smidinger called from the big blind and the flop came {6-Hearts}{5-Hearts}{2-Clubs}. Smidinger checked to Sarnoff who continued for 5,000,000 and Smidinger called.

The {2-Hearts} paired the board on the turn and both players checked to the {4-Hearts} on the river. Two more checks and Smidninger turned over {9-Spades}{7-Hearts} for a rivered flush to win the pot.

Player Chips Progress
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Eric Smidinger
73,000,000
3,000,000
3,000,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Ben Sarnoff
70,500,000
-3,000,000
-3,000,000
Day 2 Chip Leader

Tags: Ben SarnoffEric Smidinger

Smidinger Flops Two Pair

Level 41 : 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante
Eric Smidinger
Eric Smidinger

Ben Sarnoff opened for 4,500,000 and Eric Smidinger called.

The flop came {a-Hearts}{k-Clubs}{4-Spades} and Sarnoff continued for 4,000,000. Smidinger called.

Both players checked the {q-Diamonds} turn and the {5-Hearts} river.

Smidinger turned over {k-Spades}{4-Diamonds}, getting a surprised reaction out of Sarnoff, who had {k-Hearts}{9-Spades}.

Player Chips Progress
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Eric Smidinger
82,500,000
9,500,000
9,500,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Ben Sarnoff
61,000,000
-9,500,000
-9,500,000
Day 2 Chip Leader

Tags: Ben SarnoffEric Smidinger