Event #54: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship | 2023 World Series of Poker

06-26-2023 18:07 UTC-8

Gorodinsky's Split Aces Decimate Ruben

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David Salituro

Level 25 : Limits 100,000/200,000, 0 ante

Stud Hi-Lo

Mike Gorodinsky: XxXx/A♦8♦10♥5♥/Xx
Brad Ruben: XxXx/J♦2♠7♥3♦/Xx

Brad Ruben completed before Mike Gorodinsky, showing the A♦, raised.

Ruben called, then called more bets on fourth and fifth streets. Gorodinsky bet again on sixth and Ruben called.

Gorodinsky had A♠5♣4♥ in the hole by seventh for two pair and he bet again. Ruben, who started with Q♥Q♦ as his down cards, didn't improve as he caught the 9♥ and paid off Gorodinsky's bet.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mike Gorodinsky	7,920,000 1,395,000	1,395,000

Alex Livingston	2,000,000 -50,000	-50,000

Brian Yoon	935,000 -220,000	-220,000

Brad Ruben	320,000 -1,050,000	-1,050,000

Tags: Brad Ruben Mike Gorodinsky

06-26-2023 17:58 UTC-8

Livingston Can't Cash in Rolled Up

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Mike Patrick

Level 25 : Limits 100,000/200,000, 0 ante

Seven Card Stud

Alex Livingston: 8♦8♣/8♠
Mike Gorodinsky: K♣3♣/5♠ - folded bring-in

After Mike Gorodinsky brought it in, Alex Livingston completed rolled up with trip eights.

Unfortunately for the Canadian, none of his opponents had anything to call or defend with, sending a small but disappointing pot to Livingston.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mike Gorodinsky	6,525,000 -70,000	-70,000

Alex Livingston	2,050,000 180,000	180,000

Brad Ruben	1,370,000 -40,000	-40,000

Brian Yoon	1,155,000 -70,000	-70,000

Tags: Alex Livingston Mike Gorodinsky

06-26-2023 17:54 UTC-8

Ruben Moves In on Seventh

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David Salituro

Level 25 : Limits 100,000/200,000, 0 ante

Seven Card Stud

Brad Ruben: XxXx/3♦6♦5♥6♣/Xx
Brian Yoon: XxXx/2♠4♠A♠7♥/Xx

Brad Ruben completed on third street and Brian Yoon called.

Ruben continued on fourth and Yoon again called to fifth, where he bet out.

Ruben now came back with a raise and Yoon called. Ruben bet again on sixth and Yoon called.

Ruben, with Q♦J♦ in the hole, caught the K♦ to complete his flush and moved all in on seventh. Yoon had his own flush draw with K♠J♥, but missed the Q♣ and quickly mucked.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mike Gorodinsky	6,595,000 75,000	75,000

Alex Livingston	1,870,000 -20,000	-20,000

Brad Ruben	1,410,000 660,000	660,000

Brian Yoon	1,225,000 -620,000	-620,000

Tags: Brad Ruben Brian Yoon

Level: 25

Limit Flop: 50,000-100,000 Blinds, 100,000-200,000 Limits
Stud: 100,000-200,000 Limits

06-26-2023 17:36 UTC-8

Gorodinsky Hiding Aces in the Hole

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David Salituro

Level 24 : Limits 80,000/160,000, 0 ante

Seven Card Stud

Mike Gorodinsky: XxXx/10♥6♣4♠8♥/Xx
Brad Ruben: XxXx/7♥6♦9♥9♦/Xx

Brad Ruben completed, then called when Mike Gorodinsky raised.

Gorodinsky continued on fourth and Ruben called before both players checked on fifth.

Ruben made a pair of nines on sixth and bet out. Gorodinsky called and Ruben bet again on seventh.

"Very nitty call," Gorodinsky said as he called, turning over A♠A♥8♠ for two pair. Ruben had A♣K♦4♣ and was forced to hand over the significant pot to drop down to a short stack as the players head off on a 10-minute break.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mike Gorodinsky	6,520,000 645,000	645,000

Alex Livingston	1,890,000 -40,000	-40,000

Brian Yoon	1,845,000 -20,000	-20,000

Brad Ruben	750,000 -580,000	-580,000

Tags: Brad Ruben Mike Gorodinsky

06-26-2023 17:36 UTC-8

Ruben Can't Catch Up to Yoon

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Mike Patrick

Level 24 : Limits 80,000/160,000, 0 ante

Seven Card Stud

Brian Yoon: A♣4♦/7♣A♥K♥7♦/6♦
Brad Ruben: 9♦7♥/6♥8♠6♣Q♦/2♦

After a completion from Brian Yoon, Brad Ruben made it two bets to go, which Yoon called.

Yoon paired his ace on fourth street, while Ruben improved to four to a straight. Both players checked, and on fifth, pairing his door card, Ruben led out with a bet which Yoon called.

Sixth street saw Yoon improve to two pair after pairing his door card. Now with the betting lead, Yoon fired and Ruben called.

Ruben failed to improve on seventh, and after facing another bet from Yoon, Ruben gathered his cards and sent them back to the dealer.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mike Gorodinsky	5,875,000 -40,000	-40,000

Alex Livingston	1,930,000 -20,000	-20,000

Brian Yoon	1,865,000 560,000	560,000

Brad Ruben	1,330,000 -500,000	-500,000

06-26-2023 17:29 UTC-8

Gorodinsky Gets Paid by Livingston

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David Salituro

Level 24 : Limits 80,000/160,000, 0 ante

Seven Card Stud

Mike Gorodinsky: XxXx/10♣6♣K♠4♣/Xx
Alex Livingston: XxXx/K♥A♦4♠5♠/Xx

Alex Livingston completed on third street and Mike Gorodinsky called.

Livingston bet again on fourth and Gorodinsky called before both players checked fifth.

Gorodinsky bet out on sixth and Livingston called to seventh, where he faced another bet by Gorodinsky.

Livingston, with 7♠4♦3♦ in the hole for a pair of fours, called and Gorodinsky turned over 10♠6♦5♥ for two pair, tens and sixes, to win the pot and widen his chip lead.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mike Gorodinsky	5,915,000 540,000	540,000

Alex Livingston	1,950,000 -500,000	-500,000

Brad Ruben	1,830,000 -20,000	-20,000

Brian Yoon	1,305,000 -20,000	-20,000

Tags: Alex Livingston Mike Gorodinsky

06-26-2023 17:27 UTC-8

Gorodinsky Runs Down Ruben

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Mike Patrick

Level 24 : Limits 80,000/160,000, 0 ante

Razz

Mike Gorodinsky: 7x5x/2xKx8xQx/4x
Brad Ruben: 8x7x/Ax3x10x3x/8x

After Alex Livingston brought in, Brad Ruben completed and got raised by Mike Gorodinsky. Livingston folded to leave the pot heads-up.

Ruben caught good on fourth and bet, but Gorodinsky stuck around to see fifth. Ruben continued betting, but Gorodinsky called.

On sixth street Ruben paired, but Gorodinsky caught a queen and checked to Ruben who continued betting. Gorodinsky called again though to try to make his hand on seventh.

Ruben paired again, while Gorodinsky caught a four to make his eight-seven.

Gorodinsky now led out and Ruben was left with a decision to make with his unimproved ten-eight. After about a minute of thought, Ruben folded to send a pot to Gorodinsky that pushes him over five million chips.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mike Gorodinsky	5,375,000 860,000	860,000

Alex Livingston	2,450,000 -80,000	-80,000

Brad Ruben	1,850,000 -640,000	-640,000

Brian Yoon	1,325,000 -145,000	-145,000

Tags: Alex Livingston Brad Ruben Mike Gorodinsky

06-26-2023 17:17 UTC-8

Yoon Bricks Out Against Livingston

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David Salituro

Level 24 : Limits 80,000/160,000, 0 ante

Razz

Brian Yoon: XxXx/5x2x10x5x/Xx
Alex Livingston: XxXx/3xAx7x3x/Xx

Alex Livingston completed on third street, then called when Brian Yoon raised.

Yoon bet again on fourth and Livingston called. Livingston opened the betting on fifth and sixth, with Yoon calling both bets.

Livingston finally checked on seventh with 9x8x2x and Yoon, who had a wheel draw on fourth with Ax4x, caught the Qx on seventh and checked behind to surrender the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mike Gorodinsky	4,515,000 -20,000	-20,000

Alex Livingston	2,530,000 620,000	620,000

Brad Ruben	2,490,000 -20,000	-20,000

Brian Yoon	1,470,000 -575,000	-575,000

Tags: Alex Livingston Brian Yoon

06-26-2023 17:15 UTC-8

Yoon Takes A Big Razz Pot From Ruben

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Mike Patrick

Level 24 : Limits 80,000/160,000, 0 ante

Razz

Brian Yoon: 3x2x/5xKx7xQx/Ax
Brad Ruben: 6x3x/4xJx9x8x/2x

After Brad Ruben completed and got raised by Brian Yoon, Ruben called and the duo went to fourth street.

Neither player caught well and they checked. On fifth street, Ruben check-called a bet from Yoon, and then making a nine on sixth while Yoon bricked, Ruben led out with a bet which Yoon called.

Yoon made his seven on seventh, while Ruben also improved to an eight. Ruben led out again and Yoon raised. Ruben paid off and Yoon dragged a sizeable pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mike Gorodinsky	4,535,000 -20,000	-20,000

Brad Ruben	2,510,000 -820,000	-820,000

Brian Yoon	2,045,000 880,000	880,000

Alex Livingston	1,910,000 -40,000	-40,000

Tags: Brad Ruben Brian Yoon