The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has long stood as the premier poker event globally, drawing the most skilled and dedicated players worldwide. Over the next two months, fierce competition will unfold as players vie for one of the most prestigious accolades in the WSOP: the Player of the Year (PoY) title.
Those looking to immortalize their names in poker lore need to be aware of the set of new rule changes that the WSOP has implemented for the PoY race. These modifications are crucial for anyone planning their summer grind and hoping to secure a spot at the top of the leaderboard.
A player in the cutoff completed and received calls from Keenan Kuhn on the button and Johnson Phanyaseng in the big blind. Phanyaseng drew one while the other players each drew two.
After the first draw action checked around to Kuhn who bet. Phanyaseng called off with his remaining chips and was all in and the player in the cutoff also called. Phanyaseng stood pat, the cutoff drew two and Kuhn drew one.
After the second draw the cutoff check-called another bet from Kuhn. Phanyaseng stood pat, the cutoff drew one and Phanyaseng drew one.
Both players checked with no draws remaining. The cutoff tabled 8♠8♣6♦4♣3♥ for an eight-badugi. Kuhn turned over K♠7♥6♣5♦2♠ for a seven-badugi and king-high. Phanyaseng turned over 9♠7♦5♣4♥2♥ for a nine-low to take half the pot while Kuhn took the other half.