Event #74: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship | 2024 World Series of Poker

07-03-2024 17:43 UTC-8

Sklar Still Hanging About

Calum Grant

Level 28

Ante: 50,000
Low Card: 50,000
Completion: 200,000
Limits: 200,000-400,000

Richard Sklar: XxXx/7♠9♦K♣ - folded fifth street
Arash Ghaneian: XxXx/7♦9♣4♣

Arash Ghaneian did the bring-in and called when Richard Sklar completed. Sklar called a bet on fourth street before folding to a bet on fifth street.

Richard Sklar: XxXx/K♥9♦ - folded fourth street
Arash Ghaneian: XxXx/10♥7♣

Like the hand before, Ghaneian did the bring-in and called when Sklar completed. Sklar check-folded to a bet on fourth street.

Richard Sklar: XxXx/3♣K♥A♥
Arash Ghaneian: XxXx/4♦5♥7♦ - folded fifth street

Sklar brought in and called when Ghaneian raised. Skalr check-called on fourth street before betting on fifth street. Ghaneian folded.

Player	Chips	Progress
Arash Ghaneian	6,300,000 300,000	300,000

Richard Sklar	3,700,000 -300,000	-300,000

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07-03-2024 18:00 UTC-8

Even Stacks

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Connor Richards

Level 28

Ante: 50,000
Low Card: 50,000
Completion: 200,000
Limits: 200,000-400,000

Richard Sklar: A♣2♠6♥/4♦K♠6♠5♥
Arash Ghaneian: J♦8♦2♥/9♣Q♦6♣Q♥

Picking things up on fifth street, Richard Sklar and Arash Ghaneian both checked and Ghaneian then bet on sixth street. Sklar raised and Ghaneian called.

Ghaneian checked on seventh street and Sklar bet. Ghaneian called and took the high with a pair of queens as Sklar took the low with a six-five.

Player	Chips	Progress
Richard Sklar	5,000,000 1,300,000	1,300,000

Arash Ghaneian	5,000,000 -1,300,000	-1,300,000

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07-03-2024 18:05 UTC-8

Kevin Martin Thinks Jungleman is a Prop Bet Fish

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Connor Richards

Level 28

Ante: 50,000
Low Card: 50,000
Completion: 200,000
Limits: 200,000-400,000

Watch the Full Interview w/ Kevin Martin!

07-03-2024 18:11 UTC-8

Summer of Madness: Too Soon to Call it the Greatest World Series of Poker of All Time?

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Sandra Barbour

Level 28

Ante: 50,000
Low Card: 50,000
Completion: 200,000
Limits: 200,000-400,000

Are we witnessing the greatest World Series of Poker (WSOP) ever?

No hyperbole, that's a genuine question. On Sunday, Scott Seiver won his third bracelet of the summer making him a lock to win the 2024 WSOP Player of the Year award. Or, so you'd think. But the latter part of that sentence couldn't be further from the truth.

Read the Full Story Here

07-03-2024 18:16 UTC-8

Unlikely Scoop for Ghaneian

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Calum Grant

Level 28

Ante: 50,000
Low Card: 50,000
Completion: 200,000
Limits: 200,000-400,000

Richard Sklar: XxXx/7♥3♣Q♥8♣/Xx
Arash Ghaneian: XxXx/3♦2♠9♥7♠/Xx

Arash Ghaneian brought in and called when Richard Sklar completed. Sklar check-called bets on fourth and fifth street before sixth street checked through to seventh street. Sklar check-called once more.

Ghaeian announced his seven-four low and ace-king high as he tabled A♣K♦4♠. Sklar said he had a worse low and couldn't beat ace-king for the high so the pot was pushed to his opponent.

Player	Chips	Progress
Arash Ghaneian	6,400,000 1,400,000	1,400,000

Richard Sklar	3,600,000 -1,400,000	-1,400,000

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07-03-2024 18:36 UTC-8

Boat Versus Nut Flush Before Dinner

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Connor Richards

Level 28

Ante: 50,000
Low Card: 50,000
Completion: 200,000
Limits: 200,000-400,000

Richard Sklar: 10♣10♦6♥/A♠Q♠10♥Q♥
Arash Ghaneian: A♦A♣J♦/2♦8♦3♦K♠

Picking things up on fifth street, Richard Sklar checked and called a bet from Arash Ghaneian. Sklar bet again on sixth street and Ghaneian called.

Sklar bet once more on seventh street and Ghaneian said he was either going to raise or fold before he broke his promise by calling. Sklar showed tens full of queens and it was good to beat out the nut flush of his opponent as the two headed off to dinner.

Player	Chips	Progress
Richard Sklar	6,070,000 2,470,000	2,470,000

Arash Ghaneian	3,950,000 -2,450,000	-2,450,000

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07-03-2024 18:37 UTC-8

Dinner Break

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Connor Richards

Level 28

Ante: 50,000
Low Card: 50,000
Completion: 200,000
Limits: 200,000-400,000

The two players have agreed to take a 60-minute dinner break. Action will pick back up at approximately 8:30 p.m. local time.

07-03-2024 18:44 UTC-8

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

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Sandra Barbour

Level 28

Ante: 50,000
Low Card: 50,000
Completion: 200,000
Limits: 200,000-400,000

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.

Level: 29

Ante: 50,000
Low Card: 75,000
Completion: 250,000
Limits: 250,000-500,000

07-03-2024 19:54 UTC-8

Ghaneian Wins First Hand Back

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Calum Grant

Level 29

Ante: 50,000
Low Card: 75,000
Completion: 250,000
Limits: 250,000-500,000

Richard Sklar: XxXx/A♣9♠8♣4♦/Xx
Arash Ghaneian: XxXx/5♥6♠5♣J♠/Xx

Arash Ghaneian brought in and Richard Sklar called. The latter bet on fourth street and was called. Ghaneian then took the lead on fifth street and Sklar stuck around. Sixth and seventh street then checked through to showdown.

Ghaneian tabled K♥Q♥6♥ for sixes and fives. Sklar could only show a pair of nines before mucking his hand.