Event #66: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better | 2023 World Series of Poker

06-30-2023 13:23 UTC-8

PN Podcast: Guest Vlogging Sensation Masato Yokosawa

Chad Holloway

Level 27 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 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 renowned Japanese vlogger Masato Yokosawa, AKA “World Wide Yokosawa.” While players in the United States might think folks like Brad Owen and Andrew Neeme has the biggest vlog followings in the world, that distinction actually belongs to Masato, who regularly clears 600K views on each of his vlogs!

The Japanese vlogging sensation opens up about his start in poker, what inspired him to start a vlog, and how he’s managed to turn it into a smashing success with the help of a creative team. He also talks about his desire to win a WSOP gold bracelet, how Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hellmuth are perceived in his home country, and what the future looks like for poker in Japan.

Chad and Jesse then do a new "Calling the Clock" segment in which they offer quick two-minute dialogues for topics on “The Board.”

Listen to the New PokerNews Podcast Here!

06-30-2023 13:19 UTC-8

Kopp Gets His Chips Back from Linster

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Mike Patrick

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

Mike Linster limped in the cutoff, as did William Kopp on the button. John Goyette checked his big blind.

The flop came J♠5♠5♦ and action checked to Kopp who bet 125,000. Goyette folded, but perennial nemesis Linster called.

On the 9♠ turn, Linster check-called a bet of 500,000 from Kopp, and another sizeable pot between the duo was being.

The river was the 8♠ and after a final check from Linster, Kopp slid out a bet of 1,200,000. Linster flicked in a call and was disappointed by what he saw.

Kopp showed K♥Q♣9♥9♣ for a turned full house. Linster showed his A♣A♠Q♠Q♦ for a losing ace-high flush to send a big pot back to Kopp.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Goyette	6,340,000 -60,000	-60,000
William Kopp	5,780,000 2,580,000	2,580,000

Mike Linster	3,025,000 -3,175,000	-3,175,000

Tags: John Goyette Mike Linster William Kopp

06-30-2023 13:12 UTC-8

Goyette Building Big

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Mike Patrick

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

John Goyette is off to a great start today, now sitting on over six million chips.

In a recent pot, after raising under the gun, Goyette then called a three-bet from Yuval Bronshtein in the cutoff.

On the 8♥5♥Q♥ flop, Goyette bet the pot, which covered Bronshtein's remaining 395,000 chips.

The two-time bracelet winner opted to fold, sending the pot to Goyette.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Goyette	6,400,000 3,260,000	3,260,000
Yuval Bronshtein	395,000 -1,760,000	-1,760,000

Tags: John Goyette Yuval Bronshtein

Level: 27

Blinds: 40,000/80,000

Ante: 80,000

06-30-2023 13:04 UTC-8

Krieger Doubles Through Kopp

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Dan O'Hair

Level 26 : Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante

Philipp Krieger raised to 170,000 from the cutoff and action folded to William Kopp in the big blind, who raised pot. Krieger called all in for around 400,000 and cards were revealed.

Philipp Krieger: A♣K♥8♣2♠
William Kopp: A♠K♦10♠5♣

The board ran out 7♥5♦3♥4♣10♦ — giving Kriger a wheel for the double up.

Player	Chips	Progress
William Kopp	3,200,000 -100,000	-100,000

Philipp Krieger	890,000 390,000	390,000

Tags: Philipp Krieger William Kopp

06-30-2023 12:57 UTC-8

Wallace Doubles Through Savill

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Mike Patrick

Level 26 : Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante

After Sterling Savill raised to 130,000 in the hijack, Aaron Wallace moved all in for his last 260,000. Savill called to put him at risk.

Aaron Wallace: A♦J♠4♣3♥
Sterling Savill: A♠10♥3♦2♠

The flop came 6♣4♠4♥, giving Wallace trip fours, but Savill was drawing to half with his ace-deuce and to a straight and a wheel if a five came.

The Q♦ turn and Q♣ river sealed the hand for Wallace though, earning him a much-needed double-up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Sterling Savill	2,900,000 -135,000	-135,000
Aaron Wallace	680,000 100,000	100,000

Tags: Aaron Wallace Sterling Savill

06-30-2023 12:47 UTC-8

Jorge Leon Eliminated in 12th Place ($12,257)

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Dan O'Hair

Level 26 : Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante

Michael Rodrigues raised to 150,000 from the hijack and just behind him, Jorge Leon shoved for his last 490,000. Action folded back around to Rodrigues, who called to put Leon at risk.

Jorge Leon: A♥Q♦5♥2♥
Michael Rodrigues: A♦10♠4♠3♦

The board ran out 5♠6♦A♣7♣8♦ — leaving Rodrigues best with a straight and eliminating Leon in 12th place.

Player	Chips	Progress
Michael Rodrigues	4,100,000 625,000	625,000

Jorge Leon	Busted

Tags: Jorge Leon Michael Rodrigues

06-30-2023 12:44 UTC-8

Leon Survives All in

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Mike Patrick

Level 26 : Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante

Following a raise to 150,000 from Sterling Savill in the hijack and a call from Michael Rodrigues in the small blind, Jorge Leon moved all in for 415,000 from the big blind. Savill folded, but Rodrigues called.

Jorge Leon: A♦9♥4♦2♣
Michael Rodrigues: 10♠5♦3♣2♦

The board came 7♦2♥J♥8♦5♠, giving Rodrigues the high with his fives and deuces, while Leon survived with a low, chipping up a bit with Savill's dead money.

Player	Chips	Progress
Michael Rodrigues	3,475,000 -175,000	-175,000

Jorge Leon	520,000 30,000	30,000

Tags: Jorge Leon Michael Rodrigues Sterling Savill

06-30-2023 12:33 UTC-8

2023 WSOP Hands of the Week: Royal Flush Over Quads; KK < KK & 4-of-a-Kind for Seidel

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Chad Holloway

Level 26 : Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante

The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) kicked off back on May 30, and now bracelet winners are being minted every day. The PokerNews Live Reporting Team has been busy capturing all the action in our live updates, and they’ve witnessed some hands go down that proved to be either entertaining, game-changing or just flat out brutal.

Among those to play big hands were Poker Hall of Famer Erik Seidel, Thomas Eychenne, Shannon Fahey, and Robert Williamson III. There were some truly bad beats in big spots that you don't want to miss.

Click here for our full "Hands of the Week" recap!

06-30-2023 12:26 UTC-8