2024 World Series of Poker

Event #7: $1,500 Dealer's Choice (6-Handed)
Day: 3
Event Info

2024 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
j9875
Prize
$138,296
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$707,550
Entries
530
Level Info
Level
31
Limits
150,000 / 300,000
Ante
0
Players Info - Day 3
Entries
10
Players Left
1

Hennigan Raises Gelencser on the River

Level 29 : Limits 100,000/200,000, 0 ante

No-Limit Hold'em

John Hennigan raised to 115,000 in the cutoff and Peter Gelencser called in the big blind.

The flop came A34 and Hennigan bet 75,000. Gelencser called and both players checked the 6 turn.

Gelencser led out for 180,000 on the Q river and Hennigan raised to 700,000. Gelencser folded.

Player Chips Progress
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John Hennigan
7,500,000
WSOP 7X Winner
Poker Hall of Famer
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Peter Gelencser
1,100,000
-1,075,000
-1,075,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Run It Once

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Blom's Rolled Up Kings Go Down in Flames

Level 29 : Limits 100,000/200,000, 0 ante
Viktor Blom
Viktor Blom

Stud 8 or Better

John Hennigan: QQ/656A/6
Viktor Blom: KK/K869/5

John Hennigan completed, Viktor Blom three-bet and Hennigan called.

Both players checked fourth street. On fifth Blom bet, Hennigan raised and Blom called.

Hennigan bet sixth street, Blom raised it to two big bets and Hennigan called.

On seventh street Hennigan bet once more and was called by Blom.

Neither player had a low. Blom had started with trip kings but had not improved while Hennigan had made a full house on seventh. Blom could only watch as Hennigan dragged in a colossal pot.

Player Chips Progress
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John Hennigan
8,575,000
1,075,000
1,075,000
WSOP 7X Winner
Poker Hall of Famer
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Viktor Blom
1,275,000
-25,000
-25,000

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Level: 30

Limits: 120,000/240,000

Ante: 0

Gazlay Hiding Aces to Leave Blom on Fumes

Level 30 : Limits 120,000/240,000, 0 ante
Brayden Gazlay
Brayden Gazlay

Seven Card Stud

Brayden Gazlay: XxXx/363K/Xx
Viktor Blom: XxXx/Q10J6/Xx

Viktor Blom completed and Brayden Gazlay called.

Blom bet on fourth and Gazlay called. Gazlay then raised on fifth after Blom bet, and Blom called.

Gazlay turned over AA and committed his last 95,000 even though Blom had not yet acted on sixth. Blom eventually called and showed Q10 for queens and tens.

Blom caught the 3 on seventh, while Gazlay finished with K to win the pot with his aces and threes and double up.

Player Chips Progress
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Brayden Gazlay
1,400,000
450,000
450,000
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Viktor Blom
350,000
-1,260,000
-1,260,000

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Hennigan Takes from Gazlay

Level 30 : Limits 120,000/240,000, 0 ante

Limit Omaha 8 or Better

John Hennigan opened from the hijack and Brayden Gazlay defended from the big blind.

The flop came Q102 and Gazlay check-called a continuation bet from Hennigan.

Both players then checked the 5 turn and 5 river.

"Ace-high" Gazlay announced.

Hennigan turned over A246 for two pair to take the pot.

Player Chips Progress
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John Hennigan
9,750,000
1,100,000
1,100,000
WSOP 7X Winner
Poker Hall of Famer
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Brayden Gazlay
1,200,000
-200,000
-200,000

Tags: Brayden GazlayJohn Hennigan

Brayden Gazlay Eliminated in 5th Place ($28,845)

Level 30 : Limits 120,000/240,000, 0 ante
Brayden Gazlay
Brayden Gazlay

Omaha 8 or Better

Brayden Gazlay raised under the gun, John Hennigan reraised in the cutoff, and Gazlay called.

The flop came A88 and Hennigan bet. Gazlay called.

Hennigan bet again on the K turn, but this time Gazlay raised. Hennigan called and the 9 fell on the river.

Gazlay then moved all in and Hennigan snap-called, turning over KK43 for a full house.

"He two-outted me," Gazlay called out to his rail as he showed A864 for a flopped full house before making his way to the exit.

Hennigan now controls more than 75 percent of the chips in play four-handed.

Player Chips Progress
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John Hennigan
10,000,000
250,000
250,000
WSOP 7X Winner
Poker Hall of Famer
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Brayden Gazlay
Busted

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Hennigan Not Slowing Down

Level 30 : Limits 120,000/240,000, 0 ante

Razz

Robert Wells: XxXxXx/8JAA
John Hennigan: 763/2J9A

Robert Wells completed and was called by John Hennigan. Both players then checked fourth street.

Wells bet fifth street and was called by Hennigan. After Wells paired his ace on sixth Hennigan bet and Wells called.

Hennigan bet once more on seventh and was called by Wells. Hennigan's seven-six low was good at showdown and he continued accumulating chips.

Player Chips Progress
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John Hennigan
10,775,000
775,000
775,000
WSOP 7X Winner
Poker Hall of Famer
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Robert Wells
1,725,000
205,000
205,000

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Viktor Blom Eliminated in 4th Place ($41,237)

Level 30 : Limits 120,000/240,000, 0 ante
Viktor Blom
Viktor Blom

Badacey

Viktor Blom moved all in for 110,000 under the gun and Peter Gelenscer and John Hennigan came along from the blinds.

Gelencser and Hennigan took three, while Blom drew two. Hennigan then bet and Gelencser folded.

Hennigan patted the last two draws, while Blom took two. Hennigan showed A7632.

"I need a spade," Blom said, revealing A642. He caught the K on the last draw and chopped the pot.

The next hand, Gelenscer raised on the button and Blom called all in.

Blom took four, while Gelenscer took three. Blom took two on the second draw and Gelencser one, while both players stood pat on the last draw.

Gelenscer turned over 5432A for the nut low and a Badugi and Blom mucked on his way to the rail.

Player Chips Progress
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John Hennigan
11,200,000
425,000
425,000
WSOP 7X Winner
Poker Hall of Famer
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Peter Gelencser
550,000
130,000
130,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Run It Once
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Viktor Blom
Busted

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Gelencser Doubles Through Hennigan

Level 30 : Limits 120,000/240,000, 0 ante

Pot-Limit Omaha

John Hennigan opened to 210,000 from the button and Peter Gelencser defended from the big blind.

The flop came A44. Gelencser checked, Hennigan bet 60,000, Gelencser shoved for 425,000 and Hennigan called to put Gelencser at risk.

Peter Gelencser: A553 All in
John Hennigan: Q643

Hennigan was ahead with trip fours until the 5 turn gave Gelencser a full house leaving Hennigan drawing thin. The K river was clean for Gelencser who collected a full double up.

Player Chips Progress
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John Hennigan
10,310,000
-890,000
-890,000
WSOP 7X Winner
Poker Hall of Famer
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Peter Gelencser
1,330,000
780,000
780,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Run It Once

Tags: John HenniganPeter Gelencser