Event #40: $250,000 Super High Roller | 2023 World Series of Poker

06-18-2023 16:51 UTC-8

David Peters Eliminated in 7th Place ($712,953)

Jim Murray

Level 20 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

David Peters moved all in preflop from late position for his remaining 2,775,000 and was called by Chance Kornuth in the small blind.

David Peters: A♠9♣
Chance Kornuth: A♥8♥

Peters was in the lead heading into the flop, but the equity would shift after the dealer rolled out a 3♠2♥4♥ board, giving both players straight outs to chop, but also giving Kornuth an ace-high flush draw.

The J♦ on the turn was good for Peters, but the 3♥ on the river would complete the flush for Kornuth and send high-stakes regular Peters to the payout desk.

A brutal end for @dpeterspoker17 in the @WSOP $250,000 Super High Roller who finishes in 7th place.
— PokerGO (@PokerGO)

Player	Chips	Progress
Alex Kulev	27,025,000

Chance Kornuth	25,225,000 3,575,000	3,575,000

Martin Kabrhel	23,000,000

Chris Brewer	11,300,000

Artur Martirosian	9,250,000 -800,000	-800,000

Dan Smith	7,450,000

David Peters	Busted

Tags: Chance Kornuth David Peters

06-18-2023 16:47 UTC-8

Nines Good for Kornuth

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Calum Grant

Level 20 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Alex Kulev opened to 800,000 from the hijack with Q♥10♠ and was called by Martin Kabrhel and Chance Kornuth, who held 3♥3♦ and 9♦9♣, respectively.

Action checked through on the A♦7♦2♥ flop, which brought in the 8♣ turn. The same action took place, and the 8♥ completed the board.

Kabrhel checked for a third time before Kornuth bet 500,000. Kulev and Kabrhel conceded the pot and Kornuth scooped in the chips.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alex Kulev	27,025,000 -800,000	-800,000

Martin Kabrhel	23,000,000 -800,000	-800,000

Chance Kornuth	21,650,000 1,600,000	1,600,000

Chris Brewer	11,300,000

Artur Martirosian	10,050,000

Dan Smith	7,450,000

David Peters	2,775,000

Tags: Alex Kulev Chance Kornuth Martin Kabrhel

06-18-2023 16:42 UTC-8

Kulev and Martirosian Win Pots

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Calum Grant

Level 20 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Alex Kulev opened to 1,000,000 with J♦10♠ from the button and Chris Brewer defended his big blind with 8♠8♦.

With the best hand, Brewer checked the A♦Q♥7♣ flop and made the fold when Kulev continued for 1,300,000.

The following hand, Artur Martirosian raised to 900,000 with Q♥Q♣ second to act and got it through.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alex Kulev	27,825,000 1,400,000	1,400,000

Martin Kabrhel	23,800,000 -800,000	-800,000

Chance Kornuth	20,050,000

Chris Brewer	11,300,000 -1,600,000	-1,600,000

Artur Martirosian	10,050,000 -200,000	-200,000

Dan Smith	7,450,000 1,000,000	1,000,000

David Peters	2,775,000 -1,000,000	-1,000,000

Tags: Alex Kulev Artur Martirosian Chris Brewer

06-18-2023 16:40 UTC-8

The Chad & Jesse Poker Show Episode #6: Jason Koon on Integrity, Personal Goals & Missing WSOP Main Event

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Chad Holloway

Level 20 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

In the sixth episode of The Chad & Jesse Poker Show, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen are joined by GGPoker Ambassador Jason Koon, who took some time before jumping into the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) $250,000 Super High Roller.

Koon talks about expecting his second child, and as fate would have it, the day after recording his wife went into labor and he had to pull out of the aforementioned tournament. In addition to sharing what it's like being a family man, Koon discusses integrity in poker, his personal goals, and a never-before-shared prop bet he has with Bill Perkins.

Koon, who currently sits fifth on the all-time poker money list according to The Hendon Mob with nearly $48 million, also discusses his love of poker history, shares a Doyle Brunson story, and just opens up about poker and life. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the best.

Click here to watch the latest episode now!

06-18-2023 16:40 UTC-8

Kornuth and Kulev Clash Again; Kulev Takes Chip Lead

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Jim Murray

Level 20 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Chance Kornuth raised to 800,000 from late position with J♦9♦ and Kulev called from the big blind with 9♠3♠.

Things got interesting on the 10♣6♠4♥ flop when Kulev decided to check-raise a 650,000 chip continuation-bet from Kornuth to 1,700,000, with Kornuth opting to bow out, making Kulev the new chip leader.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alex Kulev	26,425,000 1,650,000	1,650,000

Chance Kornuth	20,050,000 -450,000	-450,000

Tags: Alex Kulev Chance Kornuth

06-18-2023 16:30 UTC-8

Kulev Takes the Lead

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Calum Grant

Level 20 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

The last few hands have been won preflop with Alex Kulev getting some raises through.

He's opened Q♥6♥ and 9♥9♦ from late positions and faced no resistance.

Short stack David Peters has chipped down. He opened K♦9♦ to 800,000 from the hijack and quickly folded when Artur Martirosian put him all-in with 5♠5♦ from the big blind.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alex Kulev	24,775,000 1,800,000	1,800,000

Martin Kabrhel	24,600,000

Chance Kornuth	20,500,000

Chris Brewer	12,900,000

Artur Martirosian	10,250,000 800,000	800,000

Dan Smith	6,450,000 -1,000,000	-1,000,000

David Peters	3,775,000 -1,800,000	-1,800,000

Tags: Artur Martirosian David Peters

06-18-2023 16:20 UTC-8

Kulev Moves Into Second in Chips After Clashing With Kornuth

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Jim Murray

Level 20 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Chance Kornuth raised to 800,000 from late position with 10♥7♥ and was called by Alex Kulev in the big blind with A♠8♠.

Kornuth sized up to 1,400,000 on the 8♣9♠4♦ flop with his open-ended straight draw and over card and Kulev made the call with second pair.

The turn 8♦ paired the board and gave Kulev trips, which he chose to lead out on with a bet of 1,000,000, with Kornuth making the call.

Kornuth would miss his draw but pair his ten on the 10♠ river and this time Kulev would size down to 700,000 for his river bet. Kornuth made the quick call to see the bad news and givie up his position as second in chips to Kulev.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alex Kulev	22,975,000 4,100,000	4,100,000

Chance Kornuth	20,500,000 -3,900,000	-3,900,000

Tags: Alex Kulev Chance Kornuth

06-18-2023 16:10 UTC-8

Kabrhel Overbets the River

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Calum Grant

Level 20 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Martin Kabrhel limped in from the button with Q♠J♠ before Chance Kornuth made it 2,000,000 with J♣3♥ from the small blind. Kabrhel called.

Despite being dominated, Kornuth flopped best as the dealer fanned the 9♥7♥3♣. Action checked through to the 5♣ turn, where both players checked again. On the 4♥ river, Kornuth check-folded after Kabrhel bet 6,200,000 into a pot of 4,800,000.

Player	Chips	Progress
Martin Kabrhel	24,600,000 2,400,000	2,400,000

Chance Kornuth	24,400,000 -1,600,000	-1,600,000

Alex Kulev	18,875,000

Chris Brewer	12,900,000

Artur Martirosian	9,450,000 -800,000	-800,000

Dan Smith	7,450,000

David Peters	5,575,000

Tags: Chance Kornuth Martin Kabrhel

06-18-2023 16:02 UTC-8

Play Resumes

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Calum Grant

Level 20 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

The PokerGO live stream is underway with the final seven players. You can follow the coverage via the live updates or heading to the live stream tab above.

06-18-2023 14:25 UTC-8

Pause in Play

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Calum Grant

Level 20 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

The players have been sent on a break until 4 p.m. local time and will then return to play down to a winner.

The PokerGO livestream will begin at 5 p.m. and the PokerNews live updates will be in sync with the stream to not spoil any of the action.

Play will resume on Level 20 with 47:21 still on the clock.

Player	Chips	Progress
Chance Kornuth	26,000,000 -3,000,000	-3,000,000

Martin Kabrhel	22,200,000

Alex Kulev	18,875,000 -925,000	-925,000

Chris Brewer	12,900,000 -600,000	-600,000

Artur Martirosian	10,250,000

Dan Smith	7,450,000 -1,150,000	-1,150,000

David Peters	5,575,000