Friday, June 14, 2013 11:37 PM Local Time
Congratulations to David Chiu, Winner of the Event 23: $2,500 Seven Card Stud ($145,520)
After three days of intense poker action, a winner has been crowned in the Event 23: $2,500 Seven Card Stud event with David Chiu capturing his fifth WSOP gold bracelet.
Three days ago 246 players took to the felt to play the only seven card stud tournament of the series; and thus technically the Stud Championship. Although there was controversy over the diminishing amount of stud tournaments at the WSOP and the decrease in buy-in from $10,000 to $5,000 to $2,500, a plethora of pros came out to play - some of which make this stud event their only appearance at the WSOP.
As the tournament progressed through the first two days there would be ten individuals remaining eyeing the prestigious bracelet, and once the final table was reached, the eight remaining players were mixed game specialists with eight of the 12 bracelets on the table coming in a form of Seven Card Stud. Young guns Adam Friedman and Matthew Ashton would fall first before Gary Benson's pursuit to claim bracelets 17 years apart ended in 6th. 2010 Player of the Year Frank Kassela fell next before three-time bracelet winner Michael Mizrachi exited in 3rd to leave a battle between 2009 winner Freddie Ellis, David Chiu and Scott Seiver. Unfortunately for the 78-year old Ellis, his run would end in 3rd place to see Chiu and Seiver enter heads-up play fairly even in play after 138 hands of final table play so far.
In a battle of youth versus experience, Chiu and Seiver swapped chips back-and-forth before Chiu slowly began to claw his way into the lead eventually holding a near four-to-one advantage only to see Seiver claim a double to give him some hope. However the match would end after 89 intense hands of heads-up play when Chiu spiked a bigger two pair on seventh to send Seiver out in 2nd.
For Chiu the $145,520 first prize sees him extend his $7.4 million in lifetime earnings, but more importantly it puts him into a club of five-time bracelet winners that include Daniel Negreanu, John Juanda, Jeffrey Lisandro and Stu Unger. For Chiu though, he decided early in this tournament that he would play this event in honor of the late Jerry Buss who was blessed with a touching tribute at the beginning of this tournament. Chiu not only honored Buss with playing his best game, but dedicated this win to a man that has been a part of the WSOP for so many years and will surely be one that is missed.
Congratulations to David Chiu for capturing his fifth gold bracelet and etching his name in the record books as one of the all-time greats whose long list of accomplishments are matched by his positive attitude and approach to the game that has earned him the respect of fellow pros, poker fans and everyone that has come across Chiu's path.
Friday, June 14, 2013 10:59 PM Local Time
Scott Seiver Eliminated in 2nd Place ($89,980); David Chiu Wins!
Scott Seiver had the bring-in with the and David Chiu completed for 25,000. Seiver made the call before betting out after Chiu checked on fourth. Chiu responded by check-raising to 50,000 and Seiver made the call before calling a bet on fifth.
On sixth street we found Chiu firing out 50,000 only to have Seiver raise all in for his last 60,000. Chiu made the call and the cards were tabled.
Chiu: /
Seiver: /
With Seiver in the lead holding two-pair, Chiu had outs to a bigger two pair, trips or a gutshot straight, and after Seiver squeezed out the on seventh, all those outs remained. Chiu grabbed his last card and quickly turned it over to reveal the to see him spike a bigger two pair and eliminate Seiver in 2nd place for a $89,980 payday.
| David Chiu | 1,845,000 | 245,000  |
| Scott Seiver | 0 | -245,000  |
Friday, June 14, 2013 10:52 PM Local Time
Straight for Seiver
Scott Seiver completed and David Chiu opted to two bet his bring in. Seiver made the call before check-raising fourth street and then moving all in on fifth for his last 18,000 as Chiu looked him up.
Seiver: /
Chiu: /
Seiver spiked the on sixth to make a straight while Chiu bricked out on sixth and seventh to see Seiver awarded the pot to move to roughly 250,000 in chips.
| David Chiu | 1,600,000 | -125,000 |
| Scott Seiver | 245,000 | 125,000 |
Friday, June 14, 2013 10:50 PM Local Time
Chiu Gets One Back
David Chiu completed to 25,000 and Scott Seiver made the call before betting fourth and fifth. Chiu called on each occasion before betting out on sixth with Seiver calling.
Chiu: / /
Seiver: / /
On seventh Chiu bet out 50,000 and Seiver reluctantly mucked while slipping to 120,000 in chips.
| David Chiu | 1,725,000 | 155,000 |
| Scott Seiver | 120,000 | -155,000 |
Friday, June 14, 2013 10:47 PM Local Time
Seiver Strikes Double
Scott Seiver completed and David Chiu made it two bets. Seiver called and both players checked fourth before Seiver check-raised all in on sixth for his last 99,000 with Chiu making the call.
Seiver: /
Chiu: /
Seiver caught a on sixth to take the lead as Chiu found the . Seiver improved further with the on seventh and Chiu mucked.
| David Chiu | 1,570,000 | -125,000 |
| Scott Seiver | 275,000 | 125,000 |
Friday, June 14, 2013 10:43 PM Local Time
Chiu Surges Ahead
Scott Seiver completed and David Chiu defended his bring-in before check-calling a bet on fourth. Both players checked sixth before a bet from Chiu won the pot on seventh.
Seiver: / /
Chiu: / /
| David Chiu | 1,695,000 | 110,000 |
| Scott Seiver | 150,000 | -110,000 |
Friday, June 14, 2013 10:38 PM Local Time
Chiu Bets Fifth
Scott Seiver completed and David Chiu made the call before calling a bet on fourth. On fifth street Chiu fired out 50,000 and Seiver mucked his hand to slip to 260,000 in chips.
Seiver: /
Chiu: /
| David Chiu | 1,585,000 | 5,000 |
| Scott Seiver | 260,000 | -5,000 |
Friday, June 14, 2013 10:37 PM Local Time
Plenty of Extras Being Given Away at This Year's WSOP
The buzz inside the walls of the Rio extends beyond just the tournaments on the 2013 World Series of Poker schedule. Online poker in Nevada is a very, very hot topic right now, and WSOP.com is making a lot of noise.
While the site has yet to launch, you can head to the Lambada Room of the Rio or look for one of the beautiful and friendly WSOP.com ladies walking the hallways to sign up for a free, personal WSOP.com online poker account. This is a great way to get a jump on the site's registration, and plenty of people have already taken this opportunity.
What's more is that the WSOP will be hosting daily raffles for everyone that has taken the time to register for WSOP.com at the Rio. What can you win? Plenty of fantastic prizes including 36 WSOP seats!
Players 21 years of age and older who sign up for a WSOP.com account will automatically be entered into the "36-Seat Giveaway" where a randomly-selected winner will win a seat into the next day's first WSOP gold bracelet event. One of the events eligible in this promotion is the $111,111 One Drop High Roller No-Limit Hold'em tournament that is expected to feature a $10,000,000 prize pool and allow you to play poker with the biggest names in the game. In total, $182,333 in WSOP seats, including a seat to the WSOP Main Event, are being given away during this one-of-a-kind WSOP.com promotion.
In addition to the 36-Seat Giveaway, a "Hot Seat" promotion will allow any player who signs up for a WSOP.com online account and wears their WSOP.com patch on their chest at the table while playing an event to be randomly selected to receive 500 bonus dollars deposited directly into their WSOP.com online account once the site has received all regulatory approvals and launches.
With 62 WSOP gold bracelet events and three winners promised for the Main Event, this promotion includes $32,000 worth of value to those participating.
Friday, June 14, 2013 10:30 PM Local Time
Small One for Seiver
David Chiu completed and Scott Seiver called before the action was checked down through to seventh.
Chiu: / /
Seiver: / /
"Ace-high!" announced Chiu before Seiver tabled his for a pair of fives and the pot.
Friday, June 14, 2013 10:27 PM Local Time
Updated Chip Counts
| David Chiu | 1,580,000 | 80,000 |
| Scott Seiver | 265,000 | -80,000 |
Friday, June 14, 2013 10:19 PM Local Time
Seiver Gives Up One to Chiu
David Chiu completed and Scott Seiver raised. Chiu made the call and called a bet on fourth before the action was checked down.
Chiu: / /
Seiver: / /
Chiu tabled his for two pair and Seiver mucked his hand.
| David Chiu | 1,500,000 | -25,000 |
| Scott Seiver | 345,000 | 25,000 |
Friday, June 14, 2013 10:12 PM Local Time
Trips for Chiu
Scott Seiver completed to 25,000 and David Chiu made the call before calling a bet on fourth. Chiu then took the lead of fifth with Seiver making the call before both players checked sixth street.
Seiver: / /
Chiu: / /
On seventh Seiver checked and Chiu bet out 50,000 which Seiver called. Chiu tabled his for a set and Seiver announced aces-up and folded.
| David Chiu | 1,525,000 | 145,000 |
| Scott Seiver | 320,000 | -155,000 |
Friday, June 14, 2013 10:04 PM Local Time
Chiu Bringing It In
On the first five heads of play since the break, David Chiu has had the bring in each time.
Scott Seiver has completed on most occasions apart from giving Chiu one walk.
Friday, June 14, 2013 9:59 PM Local Time
Level 25 started
Level: 25
Blinds: 25000/50000
Ante: 5000
Friday, June 14, 2013 9:09 PM Local Time
Dinner Break
Scott Seiver wanted to keep playing, but David Chiu stated that he hadn't eaten all day and wanted to get some food and leave the Rio for a little.
Therefore the players will be returning at roughly 10:10 p.m. local time.
| David Chiu | 1,380,000 | 125,000 |
| Scott Seiver | 475,000 | -115,000 |
Friday, June 14, 2013 9:09 PM Local Time
PokerNews Podcast Episode #160: Rouge Dealing feat. Jay Rosenkrantz
On the Friday edition of the PokerNews Podcast, the crew breaks down the latest news from the World Series of Poker, including David Diaz being banned from Caesars properties, Martin Finger winning his first gold bracelet, Matthew Ashton approaching another final table, and an update from the Ivey and the Misfits fantasy team. They then talk with Jay Rosenkrantz about the premiere of Bet Raise Fold: The Story of Online Poker.
Friday, June 14, 2013 9:05 PM Local Time
Jacks-Up for Chiu
David Chiu completed and then called a raise from Scott Seiver. Chiu fired bets on fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh with Seiver making the call each time before finally check-raising on seventh. Chiu went deep into the tank before eventually making the call.
Chiu: / /
Seiver: / /
Seiver tabled his / for two pair, but it would be Chiu's / for a bigger two pair that would see him win the pot.
| David Chiu | 1,255,000 | 220,000 |
| Scott Seiver | 590,000 | -220,000 |
Friday, June 14, 2013 9:00 PM Local Time
Chiu Bets Seventh
Scott Seiver completed and David Chiu made the call before calling a bet on fourth. The action was then checked down through seventh before Chiu made a bet and Seiver passed.
Seiver: / /
Chui: / /
| David Chiu | 1,035,000 | -105,000 |
| Scott Seiver | 810,000 | 105,000 |
Friday, June 14, 2013 8:48 PM Local Time
Chiu Draws First Blood
David Chiu completed only to have Scott Seiver raise following his bring-in. Seiver fired all streets before both players checked seventh.
Chiu: / /
Seiver: / /
Chiu tabled his for a pair of sixes and following an announcement of ace-high from Seiver, Chiu collected the pot to extend his lead.
| David Chiu | 1,140,000 | 60,000 |
| Scott Seiver | 705,000 | -115,000 |
Friday, June 14, 2013 8:44 PM Local Time
Heads-Up Chip Counts
| David Chiu | 1,080,000 | 100,000 |
| Scott Seiver | 820,000 | 30,000 |