Monday, August 29, 2022 4:31 PM Local Time
The World Series of Poker Circuit returned to Hard Rock Tulsa for its first of two stops of the 2022/2023 season, as 646 entries were recorded through two starting flights and a $978,690 prize pool was generated.
After a prize pool was calculated, 98 players were able to take a piece of it, but it was Arthur Morris who walked away with the lion's share, as he claimed Hard Rock Tulsa’s $1,700 Main Event title that came with a $182,379 top prize, and a seat into the 2023 Tournament of Champions.
To read more about Morris' victory click here.
Monday, August 29, 2022 4:19 PM Local Time
Arthur Morris raised to 400,000 and Mike Cordell called to see a flop.
Cordell check-called a 650,000 continuation bet from Morris, bringing the action turn which saw fireworks as a series of raises saw Cordell call off his 6,000,000 stack.
Mike Cordell:
Arthur Morris:
It was a cooler situation for Cordell as he flopped trip eights and held the king-high flush draw, but Morris turned the nut flush, leaving Cordell needing any king, ten, or eight to stay alive.
Unfortunately for Cordell, the completed the board on the river and ended his Main Event runner-up for $112,717.
Arthur Morris - 19,380,000
Mike Cordell - Eliminated
Monday, August 29, 2022 4:09 PM Local Time
After starting the heads-up battle a 3:1 dog, Arthur Morris has started chipping away at Mike Cordell to turn the tide in his favor.
Arthur Morris - 13,880,000
Mike Cordell - 5,500,000
Monday, August 29, 2022 3:50 PM Local Time
Mike Cordell raised from the button and then called Cedrric Trevino's three-bet from the big blind, bringing about a flop.
Trevino continued for 650,000 and then called a 2,200,000 raise from Cordell.
Once the turn hit the felt, Trevino moved all-in and Cordell snap-called holding just 75,000 more in chips.
Cedrric Trevino:
Mike Cordell:
Trevino fell behind after Cordell paired his queen on the flop, but still held outs as any spade or ten would win him the pot.
Unfortunately for Trevino, the completed the board and ended his Main Event run in third place for $82,737.
Mike Cordell - 12,500,000
Arthur Morris - 6,880,000
Cedrric Trevino - Eliminated
Monday, August 29, 2022 3:39 PM Local Time
Cedrric Trevino raised to 325,000 from the button and Arthur Morris defended his big blind to see a flop.
Morris check-called a 225,000 continuation bet from Morris and the turn was checked by both players to the river.
Morris led out with a healthy 1,050,000 bet and Trevino mucked his hand after careful consideration.
Arthur Morris - 6,800,000
Mike Cordell - 6,580,000
Cedrric Trevino - 6,000,000
Monday, August 29, 2022 3:23 PM Local Time
Arthur Morris raised to 300,000 from the button and then snap-called the 1,500,000 three-bet jam Blair Hinkle made from the small blind.
Blair Hinkle:
Arthur Morris:
Hinkle had Morris dominated until the flop hit the felt pairing Morris' four.
The turn left Hinkle needing a queen and the river did come with some paint, but it was the making him the first elimination of the day.
Mike Cordell - 7,000,000
Cedrric Trevino - 6,500,000
Arthur Morris - 5,500,000
Blair Hinkle - Eliminated
Monday, August 29, 2022 3:14 PM Local Time
Level: 30
Blinds: 100,000/150,000
Ante: 150,000
Monday, August 29, 2022 3:02 PM Local Time
Arthur Morris raised to 275,000 from the button and was called by Blair Hinkle from the small blind, along with Cedrric Trevino from the big blind.
The flop was checked to the turn where Trevino tossed out an uncontested 225,000 bet to win the pot.
Cedrric Trevino - 4,800,000
Arthur Morris - 4,300,000
Blair Hinkle - 1,900,000
Monday, August 29, 2022 2:38 PM Local Time
Cedrric Trevino raised to 275,000 from the button and Arthur Morris called from the big blind.
The flop came and Morris check-called a 150,000 continuation bet from Trevino and the paired the board on the turn.
Both players checked and the completed the board on the river.
Morris led out for 125,000 and Trevino quickly called.
"I have a nine," said Morris before mucking his hand after Trevino tabled to win the pot.
Cedrric Trevino - 4,200,000
Arthur Morris - 2,350,000
Monday, August 29, 2022 2:30 PM Local Time
Action folded to Cedrric Trevino who limped-in from the small blind only to call a 270,000 raise from Mike Cordell in the big blind.
The flop came and Trevino check-called a 275,000 continuation bet from Cordell, then did the same for 600,000 after the fell on the turn.
After the completed the board on the river, both players checked and Cordell tabled to win the pot.
Mike Cordell - 9,800,000
Cedrric Trevino - 2,775,000
Monday, August 29, 2022 2:14 PM Local Time
Level: 29
Blinds: 60,000/120,000
Ante: 120,000
Monday, August 29, 2022 2:00 PM Local Time
Players are on a 15-minute break.
Monday, August 29, 2022 1:59 PM Local Time
Cedrric Trevino raised to 225,000 from the button and was called by Mike Cordell from the small blind before Arthur Morris squeezed for 1,570,000 from the big blind.
Trevino quickly folded while Cordell called after getting a confirmed amount.
Arthur Morris:
Mike Cordell:
Morris was ahead holding the better suited hand and the runout secured his double-up just before the first break of the day.
Mike Cordell - 8,100,000
Cedrric Trevino - 3,850,000
Arthur Morris - 3,430,000
Monday, August 29, 2022 1:43 PM Local Time
Arthur Morris raised from under the gun and was called by Blair Hinkle from the button, along with Mike Cordell from the big blind.
The flop was checked to Hinkle who fired out 300,000 and only Cordell check-called to see the turn.
Cordell check-raised to 2,000,000 after Hinkle fired out 750,000 and Hinkle quickly released his hand.
Mike Cordell - 10,500,000
Blair Hinkle - 3,100,000
Arthur Morris - 1,550,000
Monday, August 29, 2022 1:34 PM Local Time
Cedrric Trevino raised from the button and then called the 910,000 three-bet jam Arthur Morris made from the big blind.
Arthur Morris:
Cedrric Trevino:
Morris had Trevino dominated but didn't enjoy the flop that gave him the heart flush draw.
Luckily for Morris, the board came running on the turn and river to secure his double-up.
Cedrric Trevino - 4,325,000
Arthur Morris - 1,820,000
Monday, August 29, 2022 1:24 PM Local Time
Arthur Morris opened for 200,000 from under the gun and Mike Cordell defended his big blind to see a flop.
Cordell check-called a 175,000 continuation bet from Morris and both players checked the turn to the river.
Cordell led out for 375,000 and Morris reluctantly called.
Cordell rolled over for two-pair and it was good as Morris quickly mucked his hand.
Mike Cordell - 9,000,000
Arthur Morris - 1,400,000
Monday, August 29, 2022 1:17 PM Local Time
Arthur Morris raised to 200,000 from the button and was called by Blair Hinkle from the small blind, along with Cedrric Trevino from the big blind.
The flop was checked by all three players to the turn.
Action was checked to Morris who fired out 150,000 and Hinkle raised to 575,000.
Trevino quickly released his hand and Morris followed suit, giving Hinkle the pot.
Cedrric Trevino - 5,500,000
Blair Hinkle - 3,900,000
Arthur Morris - 2,000,000
Monday, August 29, 2022 1:04 PM Local Time
Level: 28
Blinds: 50,000/100,000
Ante: 100,000
Monday, August 29, 2022 1:01 PM Local Time
Blair Hinkle raised to 240,000 from the small blind and Cedrric Trevino defended his big blind.
The flop saw Hinkle continue for 175,000 and Trevino called bringing the turn.
Hinkle slowed down, check-calling a 325,000 bet from Trevino, and then doing the same for 675,000 after the completed the board on the river.
Trevino rolled over for trip fives and it was good to win the pot.
Cedrric Trevino - 4,900,000
Blair Hinkle - 2,500,000
Monday, August 29, 2022 12:45 PM Local Time
Arthur Morris raised to 175,000 from the button and then called a 550,000 three-bet Blair Hinkle made from the small blind.
The flop saw Hinkle continue for 325,000 and Morris called bringing the turn.
Both players checked and then did the same after the completed the board on the river.
Hinkle quickly rolled over for a pair of sevens and it was good as Morris released his hand into the muck.
Blair Hinkle - 3,900,000
Arthur Morris - 3,300,000