2017 World Series of Poker

Event #73: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em MAIN EVENT - World Championship
Event Info

2017 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a2
Prize
$8,150,000
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$67,877,400
Entries
7,221
Level Info
Level
43
Blinds
1,500,000 / 3,000,000
Ante
500,000

Blumstein Puts Lamb to the Test

Level 24 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante
Scott Blumstein
Scott Blumstein

As the camera crew surrounded the table, Ben Lamb and Scott Blumstein were involved in a massive pot. There looked to be about 2,000,000 already in the middle, and the board was on the turn, reading {3-Hearts}{6-Hearts}{3-Spades}{6-Diamonds}.

Both players checked and saw the {6-Spades} complete the board and put a full house on board, as well. Blumstein took his time and cut out a bet of 840,000. This sent Lamb into the tank for a few minutes, contemplating the huge decision. He eventually folded, and then the table started a conversation about what the two players had as the camera crew was shown their cards.

Lamb, oblivious that this was a thing, asked when his cards or his opponents would be shown. Lamb was told by the crew that the hands would be processed post-production, sparking an idea from Lamb.

"Wait, who around here knows so I can bribe them?" Lamb asked jokingly. "$500!"

Blumstein looked at Lamb and said, "I'll tell you for $600."

Player Chips Progress
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Scott Blumstein
4,400,000
400,000
400,000
Main Event Champion
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 1X Winner
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Ben Lamb
3,400,000
350,000
350,000
WSOP 2X Winner

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