Event #81: $10,000 WSOP Main Event World Championship Day 1b | 2024 World Series of Poker

07-04-2024 19:25 UTC-7

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

Sandra Barbour

Level 3 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

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.

07-04-2024 19:41 UTC-7

Get Ready for The Hellmuth Entrance Friday

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Mike Patrick

Level 3 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

https://twitter.com/phil_hellmuth/status/1809048702151242151

Tags: Phil Hellmuth

07-04-2024 19:43 UTC-7

Curran's Count at Dinner

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Mike Patrick

Level 3 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

https://twitter.com/PatrickWhatUp_/status/1809054854016643300

Player	Chips	Progress
Patrick Curran	80,500 11,200	11,200

Tags: Patrick Curran

07-04-2024 19:49 UTC-7

Greg Raymer Reflects on Historic WSOP Main Event Win 20 Years Later

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Sandra Barbour

Level 3 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

In 2003, the game of poker changed forever after Chris Moneymaker topped a field of 839 players to win the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event for $2.5 million. By doing so, the Moneymaker effect ignited the “Poker Boom,” which saw the tournament field triple the following year.

The 2004 Main Event was the last to be held at the birthplace of the WSOP – Binion’s Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas. The venue was packed to the rafters with 2,576 players entering that year’s tournament, and with the ESPN cameras capturing all the action several poker players made a name for themselves that year including young guns David Williams and Josh Arieh, while 1995 WSOP Main Event champ Dan Harrington made history by following up his third-place finish in the 2003 WSOP Main Event by placing fourth in 2004 for $1.5 million.

However, when the dust settled it was a patent attorney from Connecticut by the name of Greg Raymer winning the whole thing for a smooth $5 million and a gold bracelet. While attempting to defend his title in 2005, which doubled from the year prior by attracting 5,619 players, Raymer proved his win was no fluke by making another deep run, ultimately falling in 25th place for $304,680.

It’s been 20 years since Raymer’s victory, but he hasn’t slowed down as he’s continued to play poker all across the globe. In recognition of Raymer’s anniversary, PokerNews caught up with the champ, who will be at the 2024 WSOP!

Read Greg Raymer's full interview here!

Level: 4

Blinds: 300/500

Ante: 500

07-04-2024 20:09 UTC-7

Post-Dinner Chip Update

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David Salituro

Level 4 : Blinds 300/500, 500 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Joris Ruijs	150,000 10,000	10,000
Gabi Livshitz	120,000 -10,000	-10,000
Niklas Astedt	100,000 3,800	3,800

Greg Raymer	90,000 39,800	39,800

Teun Mulder	90,000 -1,000	-1,000
Marc Wolpert	85,000 7,000	7,000
Erdal Gulseven	65,000 -5,000	-5,000
Erick Lindgren	65,000 -8,000	-8,000

Kris Morrison	65,000 4,000	4,000
Bruno Lopes	60,000 -13,000	-13,000

Moshe Refaelowitz	56,000 -6,000	-6,000

Vivian Saliba	55,000 -800	-800

Romain Bailleul	50,000 -5,000	-5,000
Erik Seidel	49,000 -7,100	-7,100

Alexandre Reard	48,000 -1,000	-1,000

Chanracy Khun	45,000 -7,500	-7,500

Ran Koller	42,000 -500	-500

David Einhorn	35,000 -6,000	-6,000
Stefan Lehner	35,000 -30,000	-30,000

Griffin Benger	31,000 -4,500	-4,500
Juha Helppi	27,000 -2,000	-2,000

07-04-2024 20:13 UTC-7

Davies Joins the Main Event

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Tim Baker

Level 4 : Blinds 300/500, 500 ante

Seth Davies checked out of the big blind on a flop of 6♥7♣4♦. Sho Katsura bet 1,400 from the button and Davies made the call.

The turn came the 8♠ and Davies check-called a bet of 3,000 from Katsura.

The J♥ river got checked through and Davies turned over 5♠5♥ for a straight to win the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Sho Katsura	87,200 -8,100	-8,100
Seth Davies	66,500 66,500	66,500

Tags: Seth Davies Sho Katsura

07-04-2024 20:14 UTC-7

Crawford Gets Value From Drobes

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Liam Gannon

Level 4 : Blinds 300/500, 500 ante

Kelvin Crawford called in the small blind and in the big blind, Scott Drobes raised to 1,500 which Crawford called.

Crawford checked the flop of 2♦5♥4♥ over to Drobes who bet 1,500 once more and Crawford called.

On the 10♥ turn, both players checked to the 2♠ river where Crawford bet 5,000. Drobes went into the tank, talking through his thought process, before eventually tossing the chips into call.

He revealed 5♣4♣ for fives and fours which Drobes said was good as he tossed his hand into the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Scott Drobes	205,000 205,000	205,000
Kelvin Crawford	43,000 -10,000	-10,000

Tags: Kelvin Crawford Scott Drobes

07-04-2024 20:15 UTC-7

Martirosian Building a Stack

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Tyler Boyer

Level 4 : Blinds 300/500, 500 ante

Action was picked up on the flop with 3,100 in the pot and a board showing 7♣8♥8♣.

Artur Martirosian bet 2,000 from middle position and was called by Teddy Tuil on the button.

After the K♦ on the turn, Martirosian check-called a bet of 2,000 from Tuil.

The river was the 8♦ and Martirosian check-called again, this time Tuil bet 4,000.

Tuil tabled J♣10♣ for jack high, and Martirosian showed A♦7♦ to take the pot with eights full of sevens.

Player	Chips	Progress
Artur Martirosian	197,800 47,800	47,800

Teddy Tuil	33,000 -12,000	-12,000

Tags: Artur Martirosian Teddy Tuil

07-04-2024 20:16 UTC-7

Shi Takes From Bellande

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Maxime Taldir

Level 4 : Blinds 300/500, 500 ante

Ruoxiao Shi opened to 1,000 from under the gun, and he was called by Jean-Robert Bellande to his left and by a player in middle position.

The dealer fanned a flop of 10♣2♣Q♥. Shi checked then called after Bellande bet 3,000.

Now heads-up, both players checked the 4♦ turn, and there was no more action with the J♣ river.

First player to reveal his cards, Shi flipped over A♥K♦ for a straight, while Bellande sent his cards into the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jean-Robert Bellande	63,000 -8,000	-8,000

Ruoxiao Shi	30,000 -45,000	-45,000

Tags: Jean-Robert Bellande Ruoxiao Shi