2025 World Series of Poker

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David Baker Wins Fourth Bracelet in Event 40: $5,000 Seniors High Roller ($636,845)

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David Baker was the last player standing in the $5,000 Seniors High Roller, taking home the top prize of $646,845 as he added bracelet number four to his collection.

Chaunshu Chen Eliminated in 2nd Place
($431,173)

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David Baker called from the small blind, and Chuanshu Chen decided to play for it all and jammed for all the chips. David Baker called to put Chen at risk.

Chuanshu Chen: K♠10♦All in
David Baker: A♣3♥

Baker slammed the flop when it came 7♦3♣A♠ to give him two pair. The Q♦ turn created some suspense as it gave Chen a gutshot to a straight, but the 6♥ river was no help to eliminate Chen in second place. Chen won $431,173 for his effort.

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If my Pokerstake cashes for $31,200 don’t I get paid on that 0.1%?
I know I know…it’s not giant money, but shouldn’t I get $31.20?

Baker Continues to Build Lead Against Chen

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David Baker's strong showing during the heads-up match has continued. This hand began when Chuanshu Chen completed from the small blind. Baker checked to see a flop.

Chen chose to bet 500,000 on the 10♠3♥J♥ flop, which led to a call from Baker.

The Q♦ saw a round of checks to bring on the J♣ river. Baker slid out 2,400,000 on the river, which sent Chen into the tank. Chen pondered the situation before he flicked a single chip for the call.

Baker showed him that he turned the queen-high straight when he revealed 9♣8♠. Chen mucked his hand.

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Baker Extends his Lead

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Chuanshu Chen limped from the small blind so David "ODB" Baker only had to check his option to discover a flop of 7♥J♥8♣.

Chen bet 500,000, then fired a second barrel of 800,000 on the 9♦ turn. Baker check-called both times.

The 6♥ completed the board and Baker quickly led out for 2,000,000. He managed to make Chen fold.

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Pocket Fives Good for Baker

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After Chuanshu Chen won some skirmishes, David Baker got back into the win column in a hand that began when Chen called from the small blind and Baker checked his option in the big blind.

The flop came 2♦4♠Q♦, which led to a check from Baker. Chen slid out 500,000 and was called by Baker.

Baker checked again on the 10♠ turn, and Chen chose to bet 1,500,000, which garnered a call from Baker.

The 2♠ river froze the action as both players checked to go to a showdown.

Baker flipped over his 5♦5♥, which was enough to earn the pot as Chen pitched his cards into the muck.

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Lucky Sixes Again for Baker

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In a limped pot, David "ODB" Baker in the big blind and Chuanshu Chen on the button checked a flop of A♠6♥J♠.

They both checked again on the 6♠ turn, but after the K♦ river was revealed, Baker bet 800,000.

Chen snap-called, only to discover that Baker with 8♣6♦hit trips. Chen flipped over the J♥.

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Good luck to Baker & Chen they played very well!
It was pleasure to play with them!
Both of them are class acts!

Fantastic

Which word is more Nails on Chalkboard when hearing it at the table?

Donk (👍) or Range (👎)

Carmino Argiero Eliminated in 3rd Place
($114,399)

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Carmino Argiero moved all-in a first time from the small blind but Chuanshu Chen in the big blind folded.

Two hands later, Chuanshu Chen limped from the button, Argiero in the big blind jammed for 3,150,000 and Chen snap-called. "You have aces?" Argiero asked. "Yes," proudly answered Chen.

Carmino Argiero: K♦Q♥ All in
Chuanshu Chen: A♦A♥

Argiero couldn't do much against aces and on 7♠5♠10♦6♠9♠, he was eliminated in third place for $114,399.

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ODB Hits Quads to Crack Kings and Double Up

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Chuanshu Chen raised to 800,000 form the button. David "ODB" Baker in the small blind three-bet all-in for 8,425,000, then Carmino Argiero in the big blind jammed for almost 11,000,000. Chen folded and said he had KXJX.

David "ODB" Baker: 6♠6♦ All in
Carmino Argiero: K♥K♣

Baker flopped a set on 5♠6♣3♣, then hit quads with the 6♥ turn to crack kings and double up after the 9♥ river.

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Small Flush Good for Argiero

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Chuanshu Chen began the hand with a raise to 800,000 from the button and was called by Carmino Argiero in the big blind.

Both players checked the K♣10♣9♣ flop.

Argiero chose to bet 600,000 on the Q♣ turn, and Chen came along with a call.

The 5♠ river saw both players check. Argiero showed 3♠2♣ for a small flush which was good enough as Chen mucked his hand to award Argiero the pot.

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Chen Bests Baker

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Chuanshu Chen limped from the small blind, and David Baker checked his option.

The 4♠5♦2♠ flop saw a round of checks before Chen chose to bet 500,000 on the J♣ turn. Baker called.

Chen checked the 2♦ river, which led to a bet of 1,300,000 from Baker. Chen decided on a call and was good when he flipped over his Q♦5♥.

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