Friday, June 15, 2018 3:03 AM Local Time
Four-Time Bracelet Winner John "World" Hennigan and Two-Time Bracelet Winner David "Bakes" Baker to Come Back on Day 4
Two of the most respected mixed-game players in the world are the last two remaining in Event #27: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship. John "World" Hennigan (6,675,000) will bring a 4:1 chip lead into Day 4 over David "Bakes" Baker (1,630,000). Up top is a first-place prize of $414,692 and a coveted World Series of Poker gold bracelet. For Hennigan, it would be his fifth. Baker, meanwhile, is chasing his third bracelet and in fact, he won this very event in 2012.
Day 3 began with 16 players remaining from the field of 166 entries. A flurry of bustouts happened in the first two and a half levels as Katherine Fleck (16th -$17,677), Jean Gaspard (15th - $17,677), Illya Trincher (14th - $20,993), Anthony Zinno (13th - $20,993), and Robert Mizrachi (12th - $24,498) busted fairly early in the day. They were followed not long after by Carol Fuchs (11th - $25,498), Jake Schwartz (10th - $25,498) and Robert Campbell (9th - $31,656).
The official final table was set from there and only Hennigan and Baker survived the day. Here are the final table results thus far:
| Place | Winner | Country | Prize (USD) |
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| 3 | Lee Salem | United States | $179,216 |
| 4 | Iraj Parvizi | United Kingdom | $127,724 |
| 5 | Randy Ohel | United States | $92,808 |
| 6 | Albert Daher | Lebanon | $68,783 |
| 7 | Daniel Zack | United States | $52,016 |
| 8 | Michael Noori | United States | $40,155 |
Play resumes at 2 p.m. on Friday, so be sure to keep it here at PokerNews to see whether Hennigan or Baker adds the coveted bracelet to their mantle.
Friday, June 15, 2018 2:32 AM Local Time
Baker Binks Last Two; Both Bag Up
Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo
John Hennigan: / /
David "Bakes" Baker: / /
In a three-bet pot, David "Bakes" Baker checked fourth and called a bet by John Hennigan. Both checked fifth and Baker bet sixth, Hennigan called. Baker checked seventh and Hennigan bet to force a reluctant fold.
John Hennigan: / /
David "Bakes" Baker: / /
Hennigan completed and Baker raised, Hennigan called. Hennigan bet fourth and Baker called, then both paired their jack and nine respectively to check through. Sixth was also checked and Hennigan check-called a bet on seventh. Baker showed the for aces up and Hennigan mucked.
John Hennigan: / fold
David "Bakes" Baker: /
In the final hand of the level, Baker completed with a three and Hennigan called with a deuce. Baker bet fourth and was called before a bet on fifth forced a fold from Hennigan.
"I am too deep, let's bag up," Baker said when tournament staff asked whether or not the duo would like to continue for another hour to play down to a champion. Hennigan agreed and they will be back in their seats at 2 p.m. local time with one hand left in Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo.
A recap of today's action is to follow.
| John Hennigan | 6,675,000 | -125,000  |
| David "Bakes" Baker | 1,630,000 | 125,000  |
Friday, June 15, 2018 2:25 AM Local Time
Hennigan Extending
Seven Card Stud
David "Bakes" Baker: /
John Hennigan: /
John Hennigan completed, David "Bakes" Baker raised, and Hennigan called. Both had the same board on fourth street, Baker was first to act (left of the dealer) and bet. Hennigan called then paired up on fifth street to take the lead. He bet and Baker folded.
David "Bakes" Baker: /
John Hennigan: /
Hennigan completed, Baker raised and Hennigan called. Hennigan then bet on fourth, Baker called, Hennigan bet again on fifth and Baker folded.
| John Hennigan | 6,800,000 | 1,000,000 |
| David "Bakes" Baker | 1,505,000 | -1,000,000 |
Friday, June 15, 2018 2:14 AM Local Time
Back and Forth in Razz
The last hand in Omaha Hi-Lo was chopped as David "Bakes" Baker got a runner-runner low run out on a board of . Right after that, the game type switched to Razz.
Razz
David "Bakes" Baker: / /
John Hennigan: / /
Baker completed with an ace and John Hennigan called. Baker bet fourth and was called before Hennigan had the lead on fifth and bet, Baker called. Baker regained the lead on sixth and bet, Hennigan called. On seventh, Baker bet and Hennigan raised to force a fold.
John Hennigan: / /
David "Bakes" Baker: / /
Hennigan completed with a four and Baker called with an eight. Baker bet fourth and was called, Hennigan bet fifth and was called, the roles were reversed once more on sixth and a bet by Baker was followed by a call from Hennigan. Baker check-called on seventh and Hennigan showed a for an eight-six-four-three.
Baker had for an eight-six-four-deuce and scooped the pot.
| John Hennigan | 5,800,000 | -100,000 |
| David "Bakes" Baker | 2,505,000 | 100,000 |
Friday, June 15, 2018 2:05 AM Local Time
Baker Battling Back
Omaha Hi-Lo
David "Bakes" Baker raised from the button and John Hennigan called from the big blind.
The flop came down and Hennigan check-called a bet from Baker. The turn was the , Hennigan checked, Baker bet, Hennigan check-raised and Baker called. The river was the , Hennigan bet, Baker raised and Hennigan folded.
| John Hennigan | 5,900,000 | -855,000 |
| David "Bakes" Baker | 2,405,000 | 855,000 |
Friday, June 15, 2018 2:00 AM Local Time
More Pressure By Hennigan
Two of the last four Limit Hold'em hands were essentially traded to see neither David "Bakes" Baker nor John Hennigan gain anything. On the third hand, Baker raised and Hennigan called. They ended up checking down the board of . Hennigan showed and won the pot.
Omaha Hi-Lo
Baker raised and Hennigan called. On the flop, Hennigan check-raised and Baker called before calling a bet of Hennigan on the turn. The on the river killed all further action and they checked. Hennigan took the high with for a set of eights and Baker had the low with a five-trey.
Hennigan raised and Baker called. On the flop, Baker check-called before check-folding the turn to a second barrek.
| John Hennigan | 6,755,000 | 550,000 |
| David "Bakes" Baker | 1,550,000 | -550,000 |
Friday, June 15, 2018 1:51 AM Local Time
Flush For Hennigan
Limit Hold'em
David "Bakes" Baker raised from the button and John Hennigan three-bet from the big blind. Baker called and the flop came down .
Hennigan bet, Baker called and the turn was the . Hennigan bet again, Baker called and the river fell. Hennigan bet and Baker called.
Hennigan tabled for a flush, Baker mucked and Hennigan won the pot.
| John Hennigan | 6,205,000 | 450,000 |
| David "Bakes" Baker | 2,100,000 | -450,000 |
Friday, June 15, 2018 1:42 AM Local Time
Baker Gets Some Back
Seven Card Stud
David "Bakes" Baker: / /
John Hennigan: / /
David "Bakes" Baker completed with a nine and John Hennigan raised with a seven, Baker called. Baker then check-called a bet on fourth to sixth. Hennigan checked seventh and called a bet, but mucked when Baker turned over the for a pair of queens as the winning hand.
| John Hennigan | 5,755,000 | -900,000 |
| David "Bakes" Baker | 2,550,000 | 900,000 |
Friday, June 15, 2018 1:38 AM Local Time
Hennigan Scores Big First Blow
Seven Card Stud
John Hennigan: / /
David "Bakes" Baker: / /
David "Bakes" Baker completed on third street and John Hennigan defended his bring in. Hennigan made an open pair on fourth street and double bet. Baker called. Both checked fifth street before Hennigan checked on sixth street. Baker bet, Hennigan check-raised and Baker called. Hennigan bet on seventh, Baker raised, Hennigan reraised and Baker called after a few moments.
Hennigan flipped over for queens full of treys, Baker mucked and Hennigan won the pot.
| John Hennigan | 6,655,000 | 1,340,000 |
| David "Bakes" Baker | 1,650,000 | -1,340,000 |
Friday, June 15, 2018 1:27 AM Local Time
Level 30 started
Level: 30
Blinds: 100000/200000
Ante: 0
Friday, June 15, 2018 1:24 AM Local Time
Lee Salem Eliminated in 3rd Place ($179,216)
Razz
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Lee Salem completed and David "Bakes" Baker called, then Salem bet fourth and Baker asked to see the stack of his opponent. Salem had 210,000 behind and they got it in after fifth.
Here is what they ended up with in showdown:
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While Salem was ahead with a ten-seven, Baker had quite some outs to get there and immediately spiked the on sixth to leave his opponent drawing dead. "You made it?" Salem asked and Baker nodded. Salem exposed his and as final two cards and headed to the rail in third place for $179,216.
Hennigan will enter heads up with a solid lead, but it's far from over for Baker with plenty of big bets still in play. There are three minutes left in the current level, one more is scheduled and an additional level can be played after that to determine a champion.
| John Hennigan | 5,315,000 | 415,000 |
| David "Bakes" Baker | 2,990,000 | 190,000 |
| Lee Salem | 0 | -500,000 |
Friday, June 15, 2018 1:22 AM Local Time
Salem Slipping
Omaha Hi-Lo
John Hennigan raised from the button, Lee Salem called from the small blind and David "Bakes" Baker called from the big blind.
The flop came down and action checked to Hennigan who bet. Only Salem called to see the turn where he check-called a bet from Hennigan. The river was the , Salem checked, Hennigan bet and Salem open folded .
Hennigan showed and won the pot.
| John Hennigan | 4,900,000 | 400,000 |
| Lee Salem | 500,000 | -500,000 |
Friday, June 15, 2018 1:18 AM Local Time
Broadway for Hennigan
Omaha Hi-Lo
David "Bakes" Baker raised from the small blind and John Hennigan calls from the big blind.
The flop comes down and Baker bet. Hennigan called to see the turn where Baker bet again. Hennigan called, the river completed the board, Baker checked and Hennigan bet.
Baker called, but mucked when Hennigan tabled for broadway.
| John Hennigan | 4,500,000 | 350,000 |
| David "Bakes" Baker | 2,800,000 | -500,000 |
Friday, June 15, 2018 1:15 AM Local Time
Scoop for Baker
Omaha Hi-Lo
Lee Salem limped from the small blind and David "Bakes" Baker checked his option.
The flop came down , Salem bet and Baker called. The turn was the Salem bet, Baker raised and Salem called.
The river was the and Salem check-called a bet from Baker who showed for a wheel.
Salem showed a defeated and Baker won the pot.
| David "Bakes" Baker | 3,300,000 | 775,000 |
| Lee Salem | 1,000,000 | -575,000 |
Friday, June 15, 2018 1:10 AM Local Time
Hennigan Pulls Further Away
Omaha Hi-Lo
Lee Salem raised on the button and David "Bakes" Baker in the small blind three-bet, John Hennigan called in the big blind and Salem came along. The flop came and Baker checked, Hennigan bet and Salem raised, prompting a fold from Baker and a call from Hennigan.
The turn was checked and Hennigan's bet on the river won the pot uncontested.
One hand later, Baker raised on the button and picked up two calls to head three-way to the flop, which got checked through. On the turn, Hennigan checked and Salem bet, Baker called and Hennigan folded. The river went check, check, and Baker showed for sixes and fives, which won the high pot. Salem had for a low and took the second half of the pot.
| John Hennigan | 4,150,000 | 250,000 |
| David "Bakes" Baker | 2,525,000 | -375,000 |
| Lee Salem | 1,575,000 | 75,000 |
Friday, June 15, 2018 1:02 AM Local Time
Hennigan Gets the River Set
Limit Hold'em
John Hennigan raised from the small blind and Lee Salem called from the big blind.
The flop came down , Hennigan bet, Salem raised and Hennigan called.
The turn was the and both players checked.
The river was the , Hennigan bet and Salem called.
Hennigan tabled for a set of fours.
"What am I doing checking the turn?" asked Salem of himself, showing the .
Hennigan took down the pot.
| John Hennigan | 3,900,000 | 700,000 |
| David "Bakes" Baker | 2,900,000 | 200,000 |
| Lee Salem | 1,500,000 | -900,000 |
Friday, June 15, 2018 12:51 AM Local Time
Iraj Parvizi Eliminated in 4th Place ($127,724)
Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo
Iraj Parvizi: / /
David "Bakes" Baker: / /
Iraj Parvizi completed with a four and David "Bakes" Baker raised with a queen, which Parvizi called. Baker check-called fourth and bet fifth, which Parvizi called. After sixth street was checked, action got to seventh street.
"I check to the boss," Parvizi said and Baker checked behind. Parvizi showed for a pair of fours and busted flush draw, Baker claimed the pot with the for a pair of queens.
David "Bakes" Baker: /
Iraj Parvizi: /
One hand later, Parvizi had been down to around 450,000, the Brit went into his final showdown. Baker had completed, Parvizi raised and Baker called. Baker checked his pair of sevens on fourth, Parvizi bet and Baker called before the remaining chips went in on fifth. Here is what they had upon showdown:
David "Bakes" Baker: /
Iraj Parvizi: /
Parvizi caught running queens with the and but it was no good, as Baker's improved to a set of sevens to eliminate Parvizi in 4th place for $127,724.
| David "Bakes" Baker | 2,700,000 | 725,000 |
| Iraj Parvizi | 0 | -700,000 |
Friday, June 15, 2018 12:41 AM Local Time
Salem Trips Up Parvizi
Seven Card Stud
David "Bakes" Baker: / - fold
Lee Salem: / /
Iraj Parvizi: / /
David "Bakes" Baker was the bring in, Lee Salem completed, Iraj Parvizi called and Baker called. Salem bet with the best board on fourth street, both opponents called, Salem bet again with the best board on fifth street and only Parvizi called. Both checked on sixth, then Parvizi check-called a bet on seventh.
Salem showed for trip sevens, besting Parvizi's for two pair.
| Lee Salem | 2,400,000 | 410,000 |
| Iraj Parvizi | 700,000 | -600,000 |
Friday, June 15, 2018 12:38 AM Local Time
Baker Flushes Hennigan
Seven Card Stud
David "Bakes" Baker: / /
John Hennigan: / /
David "Bakes" Baker completed on third street, John Hennigan raised, and Baker called. Hennigan check-called a bet from Baker on fourth street before calling bets from Baker the rest of the way.
Baker showed for a flush, Hennigan mucked and Baker won the pot.
| John Hennigan | 3,200,000 | -700,000 |
| David "Bakes" Baker | 1,975,000 | 885,000 |
Friday, June 15, 2018 12:28 AM Local Time
Parvizi's Stack Halved in Two Hands
Seven Card Stud
Iraj Parvizi: / /
David "Bakes" Baker: / /
Iraj Parvizi completed and David "Bakes" Baker raised, Parvizi made it three-bets and then asked Baker if he wanted to get it in, which saw Baker nod and both immediately turned over their cards. Baker had rolled up jacks and needed some help, as Parvizi had rolled up queens. Baker improved to queens and sixes on fifth, while Parvizi had plenty of outs with an additional four card flush. Baker received the as final card and Parvizi bricked with the , allowing Baker to double for 565,000.
Iraj Parvizi: / /
John Hennigan: / /
Right in the next hand, Parvizi completed and John Hennigan raised, Parvizi called. Parvizi's bets on fourth, fifth and sixth were called, the Brit checked seventh and called a bet by Hennigan.
Hennigan announced three sixes and showed the . "You had it all the way?" Parvizi asked, flashing two pair," but Hennigan shook his head and confirmed he had gotten there with the final card.
| John Hennigan | 3,900,000 | 765,000 |
| Iraj Parvizi | 1,300,000 | -1,295,000 |
| David "Bakes" Baker | 1,090,000 | 505,000 |