Wednesday, December 14, 2022 1:58 AM Local Time
Final Table Chip Leader Adam Miller
40 players returned to Parkwest Bicycle Casino today with hopes of becoming the next WSOP Circuit Main Event champion. Every player in attendance had made it through one grueling day of poker, and if everything went their way they would make it through another.
After 12 hours of play, what had started as a field of 40 slowly made its way down to 9. While all 40 players that made Day 2 finished in the money, only the following nine players made the final table: Andy Garcia, Win Nguyen, Adam Miller, Michael Lo, David Carter, Payman Arjang, Hong Xing Wang, Andrew Merrick, and Daniel Brown.
Although they would walk away with some cash in their pockets, the following players of note failed to reach the final table: Stewart Scott (14th place), Flight A chip leader Kfir Kabalo (21st place), Edward Liu (23rd place), and Anthony Denove (37th place).
With the swiftness of eliminations throughout Day 2, players and staff at The Bike wondered whether today was the day we would crown a new Circuit Main Event champion. When only nine players remained, everyone knew at the very least that we would see some final table action. At times it seemed the tournament would only last a few more hours, at other times it felt as if all of Day 2 and Day 3 would be needed for a winner to be declared. Ultimately, after 12 hours of action, the tournament director called an official stop to play with only three players remaining.
Here are the final table results so far:
4th Place - Win Nguyen - $28,010
5th Place - Andy Garcia - $20,740
6th Place - Michael Lo - $15,635
7th Place - Payman Arjang - $12,101
8th Place - Daniel Brown - $9,395
9th Place - David Carver - $7,495
Tomorrow, Hong Xing Wang, Andrew Merrick, and final table chip leader Adam Miller will return to The Bike, with only one of them leaving as the latest Circuit Main Event champion. Here are where the chip counts currently stand:
1) Adam Miller - 3,625,000
2) Andrew Merrick - 2,690,000
3) Hong Hing Wang - 1,345,000
Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 14th the three remaining players will return to The Bike and will clash on the felt until a new WSOP Circuit Main Event champion is declared. Cards will be in the air at 1 P.M., be sure to follow along right here on WSOP.com to see who will become our newest champion.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 1:00 AM Local Time
With the completion of Level 26, the tournament director called a stop to play. After a thrilling day of action on the felt, only three players remain in the Bicycle Casino WSOP Circuit Main Event.
Stay tuned for a recap on the day's events!
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 12:30 AM Local Time
Win Nguyen Eliminated In 4th Place ($28,010)
In the cutoff, Win Nguyen moved all-in for 550,000. Next to act on the button, Adam Miller also moved all-in for his much larger stack. Last to act as the big blind, Andrew Merrick took off his signature sunglasses in frustration as he shared with the table he had a good hand. Merrick revealed pocket jacks before ultimately folding.
Nguyen:
Miller:
Flop:
Turn:
River:
Both Nguyen and Merrick were disgusted with the board as Nguyen was eliminated and Merrick was left wondering what could have been.
Adam Miller - 3,625,000
Win Nguyen - Eliminated
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 12:25 AM Local Time
"Action" Andy Garcia Eliminated In 5th Place ($20,740)
On the button, Andy Garcia moved all-in for his 590,000 remaining chips. In the big blind, Adam Miller called.
Garcia:
Miller:
Flop:
Turn:
River:
Despite a valiant effort, Garcia finally lost a flip and was eliminated in 5th place.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 12:17 AM Local Time
With 5 players remaining, there will be a hard stop at the end of Level 26.
All remaining players will return tomorrow to complete the tournament if a winner is not declared within the next 30 minutes.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 11:47 PM Local Time
Level: 26
Blinds: 30000/50000
Ante: 50000
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 11:39 PM Local Time
Following a 105,000 button raise from Hong Xing Wang, Andy Garcia moved all-in for remaining 800,000 chips. Wang made the call.
Wang:
Garcia:
Flop:
Flopping the open-ender, Garcia got even more outs on the turn.
Turn:
River:
Nailing one of his many outs, Garcia doubled through Wang yet again.
Andy Garcia - 1,000,000
Hong Xing Wang - 2,200,000
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 11:11 PM Local Time
Hong Xing Wang raised 105,000 on the button inspiring "Action" Andy Garcia to move all-in for his 390,000 remaining chips. Wang made the call.
Wang:
Garcia:
Flop:
Turn:
River:
Despite eights on the flop and turn hurting Garcia's chances, the fifth club on the river would keep his Circuit Main Event hopes alive.
Andy Garcia - 800,000
Hong Xing Wang - 1,745,000
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 10:57 PM Local Time
Andrew Merrick enjoys a professional massage
Leading for a large portion of Day 2 and the final table, Andrew Merrick knows what remedies he needs to stay cool, calm, and collected at the table.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 10:49 PM Local Time
Level: 25
Blinds: 20000/40000
Ante: 40000
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 10:49 PM Local Time
Play has resumed in the Main Event.
Here are where the chip stacks currently stand:
Adam Miller - 2,900,000
Andrew Merrick - 2,800,000
Hong Xing Wang - 1,600,000
Win Nguyen - 1,300,000
Andres Garcia - 390,000
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 10:36 PM Local Time
The 5 remaining players in the Bicycle Casino WSOP Circuit Main Event are now on a 10 minute break.
Play will continue at Level 25 with blinds at 20,000/40,000 with a 40,000 big blind ante.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 10:09 PM Local Time
Michael Lo Eliminated In 6th Place ($15,635)
Michael Lo raised 65,000 on the button and was three-bet for 200,000 by Andrew Merrick in the big blind. Lo thought for some time, before moving all-in and getting snap called my Merrick.
Lo:
Merrick:
Flop:
Turn:
River:
Not being provided the miracle Jack, Lo was eliminated from the Circuit Main Event.
Andrew Merrick - 2,300,000
Michael Lo - Eliminated
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 9:55 PM Local Time
Payman Arjang Eliminated In 7th Place ($12,101)
Adam Miller raised 60,000 and was three-bet by Payman Arjang on the button. Miller moved all-in, and Arjang snap called.
Miller:
Arjang:
Flop:
Turn:
River:
Nailing the runner-runner straight, Miller would eliminate Arjang from the tournament.
Adam Miller - 2,000,000
Payman Arjang - Eliminated
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 9:37 PM Local Time
Level: 24
Blinds: 15000/30000
Ante: 30000
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 9:06 PM Local Time
Win Nguyen moved all-in in early position for his 475,000 remaining chips. Next to act, Adam Miller moved all-in as well but would get no action.
Nguyen:
Miller:
Flop:
Turn:
Despite the queen on the turn, the on the river sent Nguyen into jubilation letting out a victory yell.
Win Nguyen - 950,000
Adam Miller - 1,200,000
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 8:55 PM Local Time
Daniel Brown Eliminated In 8th Place ($9,395)
Adam Miller raised first-to-act for 55,000 producing a call from Andrew Merrick in the cutoff. Daniel Brown moved all-in on the button for his 200,000 remaining chips. Miller thought for a few second before folding, Merrick called.
Merrick:
Brown: [
Flop:
Turn:
River:
Merrick's turned straight would be the better hand, sending Brown to the payout line.
Andrew Merrick - 1,900,000
Daniel Brown - Eliminated
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 8:38 PM Local Time
Final table action has continued in the Bicycle Casino WSOP Circuit Main Event.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 8:35 PM Local Time
Level: 23
Blinds: 15000/25000
Ante: 25000
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 8:26 PM Local Time
The final 8 players competing in the Bicycle Casino WSOP Circuit Main Event are now on break.
Upon return, players will begin play at Level 23 with blinds now being 15,000/25,000 with a 25,000 big blind ante.