Event #60: $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Single Draw | 2023 World Series of Poker

06-29-2023 13:01 UTC-8

Watson Brings Canadian Snow to Las Vegas

Ryan Gray

Level 28 : Blinds 50,000/100,000, 150,000 ante

Mike Watson opened to 200,000 from under the gun. It folded to Brad Ruben in the big blind, who put the additional lavender 100,000 chip in.

Watson patted with 10x10x10x4x2x, setting up the snow play, and Ruben drew two to his AxKx9x6x3x. Ruben received two more threes, setting himself up for a potential snow of his own.

However he checked, and Watson put out 300,000 to complete the snow when Ruben folded his better trips.

Player	Chips	Progress
Brad Ruben	6,725,000 225,000	225,000

Mike Watson	4,185,000 1,385,000	1,385,000

Tags: Brad Ruben Mike Watson

06-29-2023 12:56 UTC-8

Turner Doubles Through Watson

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Yori Epskamp

Level 28 : Blinds 50,000/100,000, 150,000 ante

Jon Turner moved all in for 725,000 first to act and Mike Watson looked him up from the big blind. Both players exchanged one card and opened up their hands.

Jon Turner: 9x8x5x2x
Mike Watson: 10x6x5x4x

Watson revealed first and flipped over a 4x to pair up. Turner avoided pairing up by catching a Qx and doubled up once more.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mike Watson	2,800,000 -990,000	-990,000

Jon Turner	1,750,000 740,000	740,000

Tags: Jon Turner Mike Watson

Level: 28

Blinds: 50,000/100,000

Ante: 150,000

06-29-2023 12:51 UTC-8

Upcoming WSOP Circuit Schedule is Out; $1 Million Freeroll Returns

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Jon Sofen

Level 27 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 120,000 ante

The schedule for the 2023-2024 World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC), which begins July 19, has been released, and it includes 25 stops over a 10-month period.

Circuit ring action kicks off in Durant, Oklahoma at the popular Choctaw Casino and Resort, one of the top poker rooms in the central United States. At the conclusion of the Circuit season, every player who won a ring throughout the year — live and online — will be automatically entered into the Tournament of Champions at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, which is a $1 million freeroll.

Read the Full Story Here

Tags: WSOPC

06-29-2023 12:47 UTC-8

Two Pat Hands

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Yori Epskamp

Level 27 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 120,000 ante

Brad Ruben raised to 185,000 holding 9x8x7x4x3x and Mike Watson called on the button with 10x8x6x4x3x. Both players elected to stand pat with their made hands.

Ruben overbet the pot with a bet of 730,000, sending Watson deep into the tank. After around two minutes of thought, the Canadian folded his hand.

Player	Chips	Progress
Brad Ruben	6,500,000 990,000	990,000

Mike Watson	3,790,000 -180,000	-180,000

Tags: Brad Ruben Mike Watson

06-29-2023 12:42 UTC-8

Erik Seidel Eliminated in 5th Place ($31,114)

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Ryan Gray

Level 27 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 120,000 ante

Jason Mercier opened for 160,000 from the cutoff and small blind Mike Watson called. From the big blind Erik Seidel moved all in for 1,285,000. Mercier folded, and Watson called.

Watson rapped the table, and Seidel tanked for the longest period of time he has all tournament. As he made a decision for his tournament life he pulled a stack of pink 5,000 chips back from his stack to riffle, sat with a hand on his head, and made a long exhale. He separated one card from his hand and slid it forward.

Watson showed 10x7x6x3x2x and Seidel had made the right decision by breaking his 10x9x8x5x3x to draw to a nine.

Unfortunately for Seidel, he caught a queen and his awe-inspiring quest for a tenth WSOP came to an end.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mike Watson	3,970,000 1,620,000	1,620,000

Jason Mercier	2,830,000 60,000	60,000

Erik Seidel	Busted

Tags: Erik Seidel Jason Mercier Mike Watson

06-29-2023 12:24 UTC-8

Ruben Pips Turner

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Yori Epskamp

Level 27 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 120,000 ante

Jason Mercier raised to 160,000 from under the gun, Brad Ruben called one seat over and Jon Turner defended the big blind. Turner drew two while Mercier and Ruben both drew one.

After the draw, Turner and Mercier checked to Ruben who bet 375,000. Turner took a while before calling, while Mercier folded.

Ruben fanned out 9x8x7x4x2x and Turner let out an audible sigh, flashing 9x8x7x first, followed by the 2x, before finally sliding the 6x across the felt.

Player	Chips	Progress
Brad Ruben	5,510,000 1,245,000	1,245,000

Jason Mercier	2,770,000 205,000	205,000

Jon Turner	1,010,000 -650,000	-650,000

Tags: Brad Ruben Jason Mercier Jon Turner

06-29-2023 12:17 UTC-8

Turner Doubles Through Seidel

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Yori Epskamp

Level 27 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 120,000 ante

Erik Seidel raised to 180,000 with 7x6x4x4x3x and Jon Turner three-bet shoved all in for 710,000 holding Qx8x5x3x2x.

Seidel pondered for a while before calling it off and both players pitched their worst card.

Seidel squeezed his card before revealing a 7x, pairing up, while Turner caught a 9x for the double.

Player	Chips	Progress
Erik Seidel	2,080,000 -985,000	-985,000

Jon Turner	1,660,000 270,000	270,000

Tags: Erik Seidel Jon Turner

Level: 27

Blinds: 40,000/80,000

Ante: 120,000

06-29-2023 11:13 UTC-8

Cards in the Air -- Coverage on Delay

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Yori Epskamp

Cards are in the air for the fourth and final day of this event. PokerNews will cover the action in accordance with the PokerGO live stream on YouTube as to not spoil anything. Updates will be on an hour-long delay.