2023 World Series of Poker

Event #46: $500 No-Limit Hold'em Freezeout
Day: 2
Event Info

2023 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
109
Prize
$262,526
Event Info
Buy-in
$500
Prize Pool
$2,243,640
Entries
5,342
Level Info
Level
41
Blinds
1,000,000 / 2,000,000
Ante
2,000,000
Players Info - Day 2
Entries
241
Players Left
1

Level: 40

Blinds: 1,000,000/1,500,000

Ante: 1,500,000

Muaaz Gani Eliminated in 5th Place ($69,007)

Level 39 : Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Muaaz Gani
Muaaz Gani

Jie Fu opened to 2,500,000 from under the gun before Muaaz Gani moved all in from the cutoff for around 9,000,000. Jay Lockett then called in the big blind with Fu getting out of the way.

Muaaz Gani: 44
Jay Lockett: 66

Gani was in bad shape and things only got worse after the 96J flop. The 8 turn confirmed Gani's exit in fifth place prior to the A river.

Player Chips Progress
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Jie Fu
62,000,000
62,000,000
62,000,000
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Jay Lockett
35,500,000
19,500,000
19,500,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Muaaz Gani
Busted

Tags: Jie FuJay LockettMuaaz Gani

PN Podcast: Martin Kabrhel Drama at 2023 WSOP; Guests Andrew Neeme & Brad Owen

Level 39 : Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen continue The Chad & Jesse Poker Show straight from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

They are joined by World Poker Tour (WPT) Ambassadors Andrew Neeme and Brad Owen, who open up about how their respective vlogs helped them build their poker careers. They also discuss upcoming WPT initiatives and play a little game where we quiz them on "who said it?" regarding quotes from their first-ever vlogs.

Chad and Jesse also breakdown the big frame coming out of the 2023 WSOP, which is the antics of Martin Kabrhel in the $250K High Roller. Some top pros have accused him of behaving inappropriately, with some even suggesting he could be cheating. We share some some clips and hear from players on the ground during the event. What are your thoughts on the situation?

Click here to listen to the new PN Podcast!

Byambajav Bandi Eliminated in 6th Place ($52,690)

Level 39 : Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Byambajav Bandi
Byambajav Bandi

Byambajav Bandi went all in for just over 4,000,000 and when it folded around to Muaaz Gani, he isolated it by going all in himself.

Byambajav Bandi: J9
Muaaz Gani: KJ

The board ran out 2106J, making both players top pair, but Bandi had kicker problems and only a nine could save him. The 4 brought his tremendous tournament run to an end and he was sent to the payouts.

Player Chips Progress
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Muaaz Gani
26,200,000
4,200,000
4,200,000
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Byambajav Bandi
Busted

Tags: Byambajav BandiMuaaz Gani

Level: 39

Blinds: 600,000/1,200,000

Ante: 1,200,000

Shannon Boone Eliminated in 7th Place ($40,540)

Level 38 : Blinds 500,000/1,000,000, 1,000,000 ante
Shannon Boone
Shannon Boone

Jie Fu opened to 2,575,000 from middle position and was called by Shannon Boone in the big blind.

Boone thought for some time following the 53Q flop before deciding to move all in. Fu did not immediately call but ended up committing chips to put Boone at risk.

Shannon Boone: KJ
Jie Fu: 77

Fu was ahead but Boone did have many outs. The 5 turn was a blank with the 7 river confirming Boone's exit in seventh place.

Player Chips Progress
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Jie Fu
59,000,000
25,000,000
25,000,000
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Shannon Boone
Busted

Tags: Jie FuShannon Boone

David Hirst Eliminated in 8th Place ($31,433)

Level 38 : Blinds 500,000/1,000,000, 1,000,000 ante
David Hirst
David Hirst

David Hirst went all in from early position and was isolated by Matthew Thom two seats to his right.

David Hirst: AQ
Matthew Thom: AK

Hirst's railed was on their feet and shouting for a queen before the dealer could put out the, 725. the 9 didn't change it and their wishes came up empty when the 7 rolled off on the river.

Thom is now amongst the chip leaders with only seven left.

Player Chips Progress
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Matthew Thom
21,900,000
4,400,000
4,400,000
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David Hirst
Busted

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Boone Doubles Through Fu

Level 38 : Blinds 500,000/1,000,000, 1,000,000 ante

Shannon Boone moved all-in from early position for 6,750,000 and was reluctantly called by Jie Fu.

Shannon Boone: A9
Jie Fu: 33

Fu had the slight lead going into the flop, but the J7A flop would put Boone way out front. The 10 turn and A river would give Boone the full double.

Player Chips Progress
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Jie Fu
34,000,000
34,000,000
34,000,000
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Shannon Boone
15,500,000
9,000,000
9,000,000

Tags: Jie FuShannon Boone