Event #67: $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed High Roller | 2017 World Series of Poker

07-07-2017 21:53 UTC-8

Calderaro Bets and Wins

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Level 28 : 80,000/160,000, 0 ante

James Calderaro called from the small blind, and Esther Taylor checked her option.

The flop came . Calderaro bet 200,000, and Taylor called. The turn brought the , and both players checked. The fell on the river, Calderaro bet 300,000, and Taylor folded.

Player	Chips	Progress
James Calderaro	12,750,000 300,000	300,000

Esther Taylor	2,200,000 -475,000	-475,000

Tags: Esther Taylor James Calderaro

07-07-2017 21:51 UTC-8

Rybin Wins Two Against Calderaro

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Mickey Doft

Level 28 : 80,000/160,000, 0 ante

James Calderaro raised from the button, and Alexey Rybin called from the big blind.

They checked to the turn of a board, where Rybin check-called a bet of 400,000 from Calderaro. The river was the , and Rybin check-called another 800,000 from Calerdero.

Calderaro showed , while Rybin tabled for a pair of kings to win the pot.

A few hands later, Rybin raised to 400,000 from the button, and Calderaro called from the small blind.

They checked to the river of a board, where Calderaro check-called a bet of 500,000 from Rybin.

Rybin tabled for threes full of queens, Calderaro mucked, and Rybin won the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
James Calderaro	12,450,000 -2,850,000	-2,850,000

Alexey Rybin	10,500,000 2,500,000	2,500,000

Level: 28

Blinds: 80,000/160,000

Ante: 0

07-07-2017 21:43 UTC-8

Artem Babakhanyan Eliminated in 4th Place ($379,128)

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Christian Zetzsche

Level 27 : 60,000/120,000, 0 ante

Alexey Rybin raised to 350,000 on the button, and James Calderaro called in the small blind. Artem Babakhanyan called from the big blind, and the flop came . Babakhanyan moved all in, and Rybin gave it some thought before folding.

"How much is it?" Calderaro asked. Babakhanyan's all in was for 610,000, which he called.

Artem Babakhanyan:
James Calderaro:

The Russian rail was asking for spades, as that would lock up the double for their countryman. Instead, the turn and river gave Calderaro a straight, and Babakhanyan was sent to the rail in fourth place for $379,128.

All three remaining players are now guaranteed at least $543,713.

Player	Chips	Progress
James Calderaro	15,300,000 1,500,000	1,500,000

Alexey Rybin	7,650,000 -100,000	-100,000
Esther Taylor	2,675,000 -925,000	-925,000
Artem Babakhanyan	Busted

Tags: Alexey Rybin Artem Babakhanyan Esther Taylor James Calderaro

07-07-2017 21:38 UTC-8

Caldo Takes it on the Flop

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Mickey Doft

Level 27 : 60,000/120,000, 0 ante

Alexey Rybin raised to 400,000 from the button, James Calderaro called from the small blind, and Artem Babakhanyan called from the big blind.

The flop came down , and Calderaro bet the pot for 1,200,000. Both opponents folded, and Calderaro took down the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
James Calderaro	13,800,000 900,000	900,000

Alexey Rybin	7,750,000 150,000	150,000
Artem Babakhanyan	940,000 -660,000	-660,000

Tags: Alexey Rybin Artem Babakhanyan James Calderaro

07-07-2017 21:32 UTC-8

Rybin Keeps His Foot On the Gas

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Level 27 : 60,000/120,000, 0 ante

Alexey Rybin raised to 300,000 from the button, James Calderado called from the small blind, and Artem Babakhanyan did the same from the big blind.

The flop came , and both blinds checked. Rybin bet 725,000, both of his opponents quickly folded, and he took the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
James Calderaro	12,900,000 50,000	50,000

Alexey Rybin	7,600,000 200,000	200,000
Artem Babakhanyan	1,600,000 -1,320,000	-1,320,000

Tags: Alexey Rybin Artem Babakhanyan James Calderaro

07-07-2017 21:31 UTC-8

Babakhanyan Gets There to Double

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Christian Zetzsche

Level 27 : 60,000/120,000, 0 ante

James Calderaro raised to 300,000 first to act, and Artem Babakhanyan moved all in from the button. Both Esther Taylor and Alexey Rybin quickly folded, and Calderaro asked for a count. To his rail, Calderaro said, "I got a piece of crap, but I am going to call." Once the all in was determined to be for 970,000, Calderaro called.

Artem Babakhanyan:
James Calderaro:

Calderaro's rail asked for a queen, and their wish was granted with the flop. However, Babakhanyan had the better flush draw and instantly got there with the turn, rendering the river a formality.

Rybin got excited for his countryman, and that didn't go down well with the American rail and Calderaro, while the Russian rail started celebrating.

Player	Chips	Progress
James Calderaro	12,850,000 250,000	250,000

Artem Babakhanyan	2,920,000 1,070,000	1,070,000

Tags: Alexey Rybin Artem Babakhanyan Esther Taylor James Calderaro

07-07-2017 21:27 UTC-8

"E-Tay" Over Rybin

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Mickey Doft

Level 27 : 60,000/120,000, 0 ante

Alexey Rybin raised to 300,000 from under the gun, and Esther Taylor called from the big blind.

They checked to the river of a board, where Taylor bet 400,000. Rybin called.

Taylor showed for Broadway, Rybin mucked, and Taylor collected the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alexey Rybin	7,400,000 -1,300,000	-1,300,000
Esther Taylor	3,600,000 500,000	500,000

Tags: Alexey Rybin Esther Taylor

07-07-2017 21:22 UTC-8

Taylor Building Back

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Level 27 : 60,000/120,000, 0 ante

Esther Taylor raised to 400,000 from the button, Alexey Rybin called from the small blind, and James Calderaro called from the big blind.

The flop came , and action checked to Taylor, who bet 500,000. Rybin folded, and after a few moments, Calderaro did the same. Taylor showed for top set as she collected the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
James Calderaro	12,600,000

Esther Taylor	3,100,000 180,000	180,000

Tags: Esther Taylor James Calderaro

07-07-2017 21:18 UTC-8

Calderaro Takes the Lead

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Christian Zetzsche

Level 27 : 60,000/120,000, 0 ante

Alexey Rybin raised to 360,000 in the small blind, and James Calderaro called in the big blind.

On the flop, both players checked. The appeared on the turn, and Rybin checked, Calderaro bet 500,000, and Rybin called. After the river, Rybin checked again, and Calderaro bet 1,000,000. Rybin quickly announced a check-raise to 3,000,000, and Calderaro grabbed into his stack to aim for calling chips. Calderaro called, and Rybin shook his head.