Event #61: $2,500 Mixed: Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better; Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better (8-Handed) | 2024 World Series of Poker

06-26-2024 15:09 UTC-8

Sammartino Takes From Couden

Liam Gannon

Level 25

Limit Flop: 30,000/60,000 Blinds, 60,000-120,000 Limits
Stud Games: 15,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring In, 60,000 Completion, 60,000-120,000 Limits

Stud Hi-Lo

Joey Couden completed with an A♥ and Dario Sammartino called with a 6♦.

Dario Sammartino: XxXx/6♦8♥4♣Q♣/Xx
Joey Couden: XxXx/A♥10♦2♠2♣/Xx

Couden checked on fourth and then called a bet from Sammartino.

On fifth street, Couden checked once more to Sammartino who bet and Couden called.

Action checked through on the following two streets and Sammartino turned over 4♥3♣3♦ for fours and threes which saw Sammartino taking the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dario Sammartino	2,250,000 125,000	125,000

Joey Couden	980,000 -270,000	-270,000

Tags: Dario Sammartino Joey Couden

Level: 25

Limit Flop: 30,000/60,000 Blinds, 60,000-120,000 Limits
Stud Games: 15,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring In, 60,000 Completion, 60,000-120,000 Limits

06-26-2024 14:53 UTC-8

Celebrate the World Series of Poker with Exclusive Menu Items at Horseshoe Las Vegas

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Sandra Barbour

Level 24

Limit Flop: 25,000/50,000 Blinds, 50,000-100,000 Limits
Stud Games: 10,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring In, 50,000 Completion, 50,000-100,000 Limits

In celebration of the 55th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) Tournament, Horseshoe Las Vegas has introduced two exclusive limited-time menu items that will delight both poker enthusiasts and food connoisseurs alike.

Running through the remainder of the WSOP, these culinary experiences promise an unforgettable addition to the poker festivities!

4-of-a-Kind Burger at Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen

Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen at Horseshoe Las Vegas is pulling out all the stops with the introduction of the 4-of-a-Kind Burger. This mouthwatering creation features a juicy beef patty topped with:

Two slices of crispy bacon
Super melty cheese
Fiery dragon’s breath chili
Tender smoked brisket
Crunchy fried onions
All served on a garlic-buttered brioche bun

For just $34.99, this burger promises a flavor-packed experience that’s a winning hand every time.

JB’s Callin’ Your Bluff Challenge at Jack Binion’s Steak

For those seeking a high-stakes culinary challenge, Jack Binion’s Steak presents JB’s Callin’ Your Bluff Challenge. This formidable feast includes:

32oz Prime Rib Slow-roasted to perfection: Accompanied by red wine balsamic roasted onions, roasted carrot garnish, horseradish, and au jus
Jack Binion’s Baked Potato: A full 1-pound Idaho Russet Potato with six shots of decadent toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped bacon, chives, whipped butter, and pepper jack fondue
Chocolate Layer Cake: Layers of rich chocolate buttercream, pretzel streusel, and bourbon white chocolate sauce

Challenge Rules

Participants have 20 minutes to complete the entire meal.
If successfully finished within the time limit, the meal is on the house.
If not completed, the cost is $149.99.
The challenge is for a single person, and all food must be consumed from the plate.

06-26-2024 14:39 UTC-8

Break

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Liam Gannon

Level 24

Limit Flop: 25,000/50,000 Blinds, 50,000-100,000 Limits
Stud Games: 10,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring In, 50,000 Completion, 50,000-100,000 Limits

The players have gone on a 15-minute break.

Player	Chips	Progress
Paul Zappulla	2,400,000 200,000	200,000
Matt Vengrin	2,150,000 425,000	425,000
Dario Sammartino	2,125,000 -300,000	-300,000

David Williams	2,000,000 -200,000	-200,000

Jeff Madsen	1,925,000 375,000	375,000

Jon Kyte	1,550,000 -50,000	-50,000
Joseph Couden	1,430,000 1,430,000	1,430,000

Federico Ottenio	1,125,000 25,000	25,000
Scott Blackman	875,000 -350,000	-350,000
Jose Ferro	750,000 -165,000	-165,000
Patrice Boudet	700,000 150,000	150,000
Jacob Nepom	650,000 200,000	200,000

06-26-2024 14:39 UTC-8

Dai Ishibashi Eliminated in 13th Place ($10,208)

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 24

Limit Flop: 25,000/50,000 Blinds, 50,000-100,000 Limits
Stud Games: 10,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring In, 50,000 Completion, 50,000-100,000 Limits

Omaha Hi-Lo

Dario Sammartino opened from the cutoff, Dai Ishibashi three-bet from the button and committed his entire 90,000 chip stack, Matt Vengrin called in the small blind, Joey Couden called in the big blind and Sammartino called.

Teh flop came K♥J♠9♦. Vengrin bet, Couden raised to two bets and Sammartino folded.

On the 8♠ turn Vengrin bet and Couden called.

Vengrin bet again on the 7♦ turn and Couden mucked.

Ishibashi had 4♥3♥2♥2♣ for just a pair of twos while Vengrin had the nut-straight with A♦Q♥10♦8♦ to send Ishibashi to the rail and take the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dario Sammartino	2,425,000 -100,000	-100,000

Matt Vengrin	2,260,000 535,000	535,000
Joey Couden	1,250,000 -260,000	-260,000

Dai Ishibashi	Busted

Tags: Dai Ishibashi Dario Sammartino Joey Couden Matt Vengrin

06-26-2024 14:38 UTC-8

Ishibashi Triples Up

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 24

Limit Flop: 25,000/50,000 Blinds, 50,000-100,000 Limits
Stud Games: 10,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring In, 50,000 Completion, 50,000-100,000 Limits

Omaha Hi-Lo

Patrice Boudet opened from the button, Dai Ishibashi called from the small blind for his last 30,000 and Matt Vengrin called from the big blind.

Vengrin bet on the Q♣J♠8♣ flop and was called by Boudet.

On the Q♦ turn Vengrin fired another barrel and Boudet folded leaving Ishibashi at risk against Vengrin.

Dai Ishibashi: J♣8♦7♦4♥ All in
Matt Vengrin: A♣7♥5♣2♣

No low was possible and Ishibashi remained ahead with two pair on the 6♥ river to triple up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Matt Vengrin	1,725,000 75,000	75,000
Patrice Boudet	550,000 25,000	25,000
Dai Ishibashi	90,000 60,000	60,000

Tags: Dai Ishibashi Matt Vengrin Patrice Boudet

06-26-2024 14:37 UTC-8

Madsen Pads His Stack

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Dan O'Hair

Level 24

Limit Flop: 25,000/50,000 Blinds, 50,000-100,000 Limits
Stud Games: 10,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring In, 50,000 Completion, 50,000-100,000 Limits

Omaha Hi-Lo

Jeff Madsen raised first-to-act and was called by Jon Kyte on the button and David Williams in the big blind.

Williams checked to Kyte, who continued for a bet on the K♥3♠5♠ flop. Kyte called, but Williams folded.

Madsen bet again on the 9♣ turn and Kyte raised. Madsen called.

The 9♠ completed the board and both players checked.

Madsen tabled A♠A♦4♥3♦ for aces up and Kyte mucked — awarding the pot to Madsen.

Player	Chips	Progress
David Williams	2,200,000 -250,000	-250,000

Jon Kyte	1,600,000 -160,000	-160,000
Jeff Madsen	1,550,000 510,000	510,000

Tags: David Williams Jeff Madsen Jon Kyte

06-26-2024 14:33 UTC-8

Sammartino Makes a Wheel to Leave Ishibashi on Fumes

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 24

Limit Flop: 25,000/50,000 Blinds, 50,000-100,000 Limits
Stud Games: 10,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring In, 50,000 Completion, 50,000-100,000 Limits

Omaha Hi-Lo

With two players seeing a board of A♣4♥A♦3♥ and about 325,000 in the middle, Dai Ishibashi checked from the big blind and Dario Sammartino bet from the button. Ishibashi raised, Sammartino made it three bets and Ishibashi called.

On the 4♠ river Ishibashi checked, Sammartino bet and Ishibashi called, leaving just 30,000 behind.

Sammartino tabled J♥9♥5♠2♠ for a wheel to take down a healthy pot while leaving Ishibashi with less than one third of a big bet.

Player	Chips	Progress
Dario Sammartino	2,525,000 25,000	25,000

Dai Ishibashi	30,000 -730,000	-730,000

Tags: Dai Ishibashi Dario Sammartino

06-26-2024 14:29 UTC-8

Troy Murdough Eliminated in 14th Place ($10,208)

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Liam Gannon

Level 24

Limit Flop: 25,000/50,000 Blinds, 50,000-100,000 Limits
Stud Games: 10,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring In, 50,000 Completion, 50,000-100,000 Limits

Omaha Hi-Lo

Troy Murdough called in late position and action checked around to David Williams in the big blind who checked his option.

The flop rolled out 10♥9♠3♥ and Williams bet which Murdough called.

On the turn 8♣, Williams bet once more and Murdough called again.

Williams bet the J♦ river and Murdough shook his head and folded, leaving just one bet behind.

The following hand, he moved all in for his last bet and Jose Ferro raised in late position which saw Jeff Madsen call in the big blind.

The flop rolled out 7♣J♠3♠ and Madsen check-called a bet from Ferro.

On the turn 6♣, Madsen checked a second time and Ferro bet, receiving another call.

Madsen checked once more on the river J♦ and Ferro bet, getting a quick call from Madsen.

Troy Murdough: Q♥Q♠5♠3♣ All in
Jose Ferro: A♥K♦J♥4♠
Jeff Madsen: J♣8♥5♣2♠

Ferro held three jacks with the best kicker as well as the best seven-six low to scoop the pot, leaving Murdough to exit the tournament in 14th place.

Player	Chips	Progress
David Williams	2,450,000 250,000	250,000

Jeff Madsen	1,040,000 -110,000	-110,000

Jose Ferro	915,000 290,000	290,000
Troy Murdough	Busted

Tags: David Williams Jeff Madsen Jose Ferro Troy Murdough Troy Murdough Eliminated

06-26-2024 14:29 UTC-8

Williams Gets Murdough to Fold a Flush

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 24

Limit Flop: 25,000/50,000 Blinds, 50,000-100,000 Limits
Stud Games: 10,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring In, 50,000 Completion, 50,000-100,000 Limits

Stud Hi-Lo

Jacob Nepom: XxXx/3♠2♣10♣ - folded fifth street
Troy Murdough: XxXx/9♦5♦J♦8♥ - folded sixth street
David Williams: XxXx/2♥3♥Q♥5♥

David Williams brought in and was called by Jacob Nepon and Troy Murdough.

Williams bet fourth street and fifth street. Both opponents called on fourth while only Murdough called on fifth.

On sixth street Williams bet once more. Murdough revealed the 8♦3♦ from his hand for a flush before opting to fold.

Player	Chips	Progress
David Williams	2,200,000 300,000	300,000

Jacob Nepom	450,000 -250,000	-250,000
Troy Murdough	375,000 -300,000	-300,000

Tags: David Williams Jacob Nepom Troy Murdough