Friday, August 21, 2020 4:16 AM Local Time
Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller Wins First Bracelet in Event #67: $500 Limit Hold'em for $45,102
And that's another new bracelet winner as Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller has won his first WSOP bracelet in Event #67: $500 Limit Hold'em for $45,101 and the WSOP Europe Package. The first limit tournament of the GGPoker WSOP Online Bracelets schedule attracted 706 players to create a prize pool of $335,350.
Muller has recorded two previous live cashes back in 2010 and 2016 in his home country of Austria and cashed in the Mini Main Event for $1,541. This cash today is his biggest to date on at least GGPoker and no other results show up on his username.
Muller defeated Brunno Botteon heads-up who in comparison is a bit of a more well-known player. In the live poker scene, Botteon might only have cashed for $78,246, his online results amount to much more. The online grinder's biggest cash online was for $265,463 with a few more six-figure scores in his collection.
They were joined by other familiar names on the final table like GGPoker Twitch Streamer Michiel "Easterdamnz" Van Elsacker and Davide "ElPapuGomez" Suriano.
GGPoker WSOP Online Event #67: $500 Limit Hold'em Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|
| 1 | Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | Austria | $45,102* |
| 2 | Brunno Botteon | Brazil | $41,855 |
| 3 | Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats | India | $30,680 |
| 4 | Michiel "Easterdamnz" Van Elsacker | Belgium | $22,488 |
| 5 | Drew "BigPavelski" Soik | Austria | $16,484 |
| 6 | Davide "ElPapuGomez" Suriano | Italy | $12,082 |
| 7 | Michael "Blank0DMT" Schwartz (FRA) | France | $8,856 |
| 8 | Hong Kong "Fall Oh Gutz" Nguyen | Canada | $6,492 |
* plus a WSOP Europe Package
From the Bubble to the Final Table
When the 3-hour late registration period closed, there were only 345 players left out of all the entries to compete for a spot in the top 98 players who would get paid at least $1,126. Two hours later, it was time for the bubble and both "Sam Hinkie" and Twitch Streamer Andre "bluffpatrol_dre" Ebert busted for the rest of the field to be in the money.
Juha Helppi, Eoghan "DrRoche" O'Dea, Dan Smith, Dylan "mezcal" Linde, Erik Seidel. Benny Glaser, Preston "TikTokImaClk" Lee, Niklas Astedt, Matt "DNSFD" Vengrin all busted before the field had been reduced to the final two tables.
It would take just over two hours after the bubble burst before the final table was reached. Rui Ferreira, Connor Drinan, Anson "Tara@0z" Tsang all busted before Wei "dugui777" Zhao and Ken "diabloking" Okada were both eliminated at almost the same time.
Rollercoaster Final Table
Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats came into the final table with the chip lead but it would be Van Elsacker who would take out Hong Kong "Fall Oh Gutz" Nguyen and Michael "Blank0DMT" Schwartz (FRA). Botteon busted Suriano shortly after to leave Drew "BigPavelski" Soik as the only player with fewer than three big bets. Soik managed to claw some chips but then lost them all to Botteon too.
Michiel Van Elsacker finished in fourth place for $22,488
Now Van Elsacker was the shortest stack at the table and before losing a chunk to Srivats, doubling up through Botteon and then losing it all again to the Brazilian. Ten minutes later, Srivats five-bet shoved with ace-queen and was ahead against the queen-six of Muller but the six on the flop spelled the end of his tournament run.
Heads-up play lasted just under 30 minutes with Muller increasing his chip lead. Even though Botteon managed to double up once by hitting the river for the higher pair, soon after he called the four-bet of Muller for his tournament lifre with seven-six. Muller had queen-jack and Botteon flopped two pair but saw his hopes dashed on the turn when Muller hit the higher two pair to claim the victory and held when the river completed the board.
The PokerNews live reporting team will be back on Saturday, August 22 at noon UTC to bring you the coverage of Event #68: $500 Deepstack No-Limit Hold'em so make sure to come back for more WSOP action.
Friday, August 21, 2020 3:19 AM Local Time
Brunno Botteon Eliminated in 2nd Place ($41,855)
Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller raised from the button and Brunno Botteon three-bet for Muller to four-bet and Botteon to call for his last 133,160.
Brunno Botteon:
Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller:
The flop came for Botteon to hit two pair but the turn was the for Muller to hit the higher two pair.
Only another seven could save Botteon but instead the river completed the board with the for him to bust in second place for $41,855 while Muller walks away with $45,102, the WSOP bracelet, and the WSOP Europe package.
A recap is to follow.
| Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | 17,650,000 | 1,258,160  |
| Brunno Botteon | 0 | -1,258,160  |
Friday, August 21, 2020 3:12 AM Local Time
Botteon Stays Alive
Brunno Botteon raised from the button and Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller three-bet for Botteon to make the call for the remaining 129,080.
Brunno Botteon:
Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller:
The flop came for Muller to flop a pair but for Botteon to pick up the flush draw,
The turn was the and that didn't change things but the on the river gave Botteon the higher pair to double up.
| Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | 16,391,840 | 1,120,920 |
| Brunno Botteon | 1,258,160 | -1,120,920 |
Friday, August 21, 2020 3:09 AM Local Time
Botteon Gets Shorter
Brunno Botteon limped in from the button and Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller opted to check.
The flop came , Muller check-called the bet of Botteon.
The turn was the and Muller check-called the bet of Botteon again.
The river completed the board with the and they both checked. Botteon tabled for two pair but Muller held for the full house to leave Botteon short.
| Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | 15,270,920 | 1,750,000 |
| Brunno Botteon | 2,379,080 | -1,750,000 |
Friday, August 21, 2020 2:56 AM Local Time
Five in a Row for Muller Before the Break
Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller Claimed the last five hands in a row before the break to take a commanding chip lead over Brunno Botteon.
| Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | 13,520,920 | 3,000,000 |
| Brunno Botteon | 4,129,080 | -3,000,000 |
Friday, August 21, 2020 2:53 AM Local Time
A Straight for Muller
Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller raised from the button and Brunno Botteon three-bet which Muller called.
The flop came , Botteon bet and Muller called.
The turn was the and Botteon bet for Muller to raise and get called.
The river completed the board with the and Botteon check-called the bet of Muller with for the overpair but Muller held for the straight.
| Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | 10,520,920 | 3,375,000 |
| Brunno Botteon | 7,129,080 | -3,375,000 |
Friday, August 21, 2020 2:50 AM Local Time
Botteon Back on Top
Brunno Botteon raised from the button and was called by Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller.
The flop came , Muller check-called the bet of Botteon.
The turn was the , Muller check-called the bet of Botteon again.
The river completed the board with the and they both checked. Muller tabled for Botteon to claim the pot with for the higher kicker.
| Brunno Botteon | 10,504,080 | 1,960,000 |
| Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | 7,145,920 | -1,950,000 |
Friday, August 21, 2020 2:45 AM Local Time
Level 31 started
Level: 31
Blinds: 250,000/500,000
Ante: 0
Friday, August 21, 2020 2:44 AM Local Time
Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats Eliminated in 3rd Place ($30,680)
Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats got short again after having had to give up on a few hands in a row. Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller raised from the button and Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats three-bet from the big blind. Muller four-bet for Srivats to five-bet shove for 866,590, in total which Muller called.
Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats:
Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller:
The board ran out for Muller to flop two pair and hold to bust Srivats in third place.
| Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | 9,095,920 | 666,590 |
| Brunno Botteon | 8,544,080 | 1,990,000 |
| Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats | 0 | -2,666,590 |
Friday, August 21, 2020 2:40 AM Local Time
Srivats Doubles Up
Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats raised from the button and Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller three-bet from the small blind for Brunno Botteon to fold his big blind. Srivats four-bet for Muller to five-bet and Srivats to call.
The flop came , Muller bet and Srivats shoved fro 233,295 which Muller called.
Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats:
Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller:
The rest of the board was completed with the on the turn and the on the river for Srivats to double up with the higher kicker while Botteon showed he held .
| Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | 8,429,330 | -833,295 |
| Brunno Botteon | 6,554,080 | -300,000 |
| Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats | 2,666,590 | 1,133,295 |
Friday, August 21, 2020 2:37 AM Local Time
Muller Back at the Top
Muller claimed the last four hands in a row to take the chip lead back and leave Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats short.
| Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | 9,262,625 | 4,700,000 |
| Brunno Botteon | 6,854,080 | -800,000 |
| Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats | 1,533,295 | -3,900,000 |
Friday, August 21, 2020 2:34 AM Local Time
Michiel "Easterdamnz" Van Elsacker Eliminated in 4th Place ($22,488)
Michiel "Easterdamnz" Van Elsacker raised from the button and was called by Brunno Botteon and Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats in the blinds.
The flop came , Botteon bet, Srivats folded, Van Elsacker shoved for 220,998 which Botteon called.
Michiel "Easterdamnz" Van Elsacker:
Brunno Botteon:
The rest of the board was completed with the on the turn and the on the river for Botteon to hit two pair to bust the Twitch streamer.
| Brunno Botteon | 7,654,080 | 3,520,998 |
| Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats | 5,433,295 | -2,800,000 |
| Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | 4,562,625 | 0 |
| Michiel "Easterdamnz" Van Elsacker | 0 | -720,998 |
Friday, August 21, 2020 2:31 AM Local Time
Van Elsacker Stays Alive
Brunno Botteon raised from the cutoff and the action folded to Michiel "Easterdamnz" Van Elsacker in the big blind who called for the remaining 110,499.
Michiel "Easterdamnz" Van Elsacker:
Brunno Botteon:
The board ran out for Van Elsackerto hit the river for the pair of fours to more than double.
| Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats | 8,233,295 | 1,100,000 |
| Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | 4,562,625 | -600,000 |
| Brunno Botteon | 4,133,082 | -810,499 |
| Michiel "Easterdamnz" Van Elsacker | 720,998 | 310,499 |
Friday, August 21, 2020 2:29 AM Local Time
Van Elsacker Gets Shorter
Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats raised from the button and Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller three-bet from the small blind. Michiel "Easterdamnz" Van Elsacker four-bet from the big blind and was called by both Srivats and Muller.
The flop came , Muller checked, Van Elsacker bet and was called by both.
The turn was the and they all checked to the on the river. They all checked again. Muller tabled and Van Elsacker showed for the same hand. Srivats held to scoop the pot and leave Van Elsacker short.
| Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats | 7,133,295 | 2,600,000 |
| Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | 5,162,625 | 0 |
| Brunno Botteon | 4,943,581 | -850,000 |
| Michiel "Easterdamnz" Van Elsacker | 410,499 | -1,750,000 |
Friday, August 21, 2020 2:26 AM Local Time
Level 30 started
Level: 30
Blinds: 200,000/400,000
Ante: 0
Friday, August 21, 2020 2:24 AM Local Time
Drew "BigPavelski" Soik Eliminated in 5th Place ($16,484)
Brunno Botteon raised from under the gun and Drew "BigPavelski" Soik three-bet from the cutoff. The action folded back to Botteon who four-bet and Soik called for the remaining 128,062.
Drew "BigPavelski" Soik:
Brunno Botteon:
The board ran out for Botteon to flop the pair of eights to bust Soik in fifth place.
| Brunno Botteon | 5,793,581 | 128,062 |
| Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | 5,162,625 | -525,000 |
| Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats | 4,533,295 | 3,525,000 |
| Michiel "Easterdamnz" Van Elsacker | 2,160,499 | -525,000 |
| Drew "BigPavelski" Soik | 0 | -2,603,062 |
Friday, August 21, 2020 2:19 AM Local Time
Muller Takes Chip Lead with Rivered Set
Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats raised from the button and Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller three-bet from the small blind which Srivats called.
The flop came , Muller bet and Srivats called.
The turn was the and Muller bet and then call the raise of Srivats.
The river completed the board with the and Muller check-raised the bet of Srivats who made the call with for two pair but Muller had rivered the set to scoop the pot.
| Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | 5,687,625 | 1,650,000 |
| Brunno Botteon | 5,665,519 | -450,000 |
| Michiel "Easterdamnz" Van Elsacker | 2,685,499 | -150,000 |
| Drew "BigPavelski" Soik | 2,603,062 | 600,000 |
| Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats | 1,008,295 | -1,650,000 |
Friday, August 21, 2020 2:16 AM Local Time
More for Botteon
Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats raised from the cutoff and Brunno Botteon defended his big blind.
The flop came , Botteon check-raised the bet of Srivats who called.
The turn was the and Botteon bet which was called.
The river completed the board with the and Botteon bet. Srivats called with for two pair but Botteon held for the higher two pair.
| Brunno Botteon | 6,115,519 | 1,275,000 |
| Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | 4,037,625 | 0 |
| Michiel "Easterdamnz" Van Elsacker | 2,835,499 | -75,000 |
| Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats | 2,658,295 | -1,200,000 |
| Drew "BigPavelski" Soik | 2,003,062 | 0 |
Friday, August 21, 2020 2:13 AM Local Time
Van Elsacker loses Some to Srivats
Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats raised from the button and Michiel "Easterdamnz" Van Elsacker defended his big blind.
The flop came , Van Elsacker check-called the bet of Srivats.
The turn was the and Van Elsacker check-called the bet again.
The river completed the board with the and Van Elsacker checked for the last time. Srivats bet and was called by Van Elsacker who held for two pair but Srivats held for the higher two pair and the pot.
| Brunno Botteon | 4,840,519 | -139,031 |
| Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | 4,037,625 | -375,000 |
| Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats | 3,858,295 | 225,000 |
| Michiel "Easterdamnz" Van Elsacker | 2,910,499 | -900,000 |
| Drew "BigPavelski" Soik | 2,003,062 | 1,189,031 |
Friday, August 21, 2020 2:11 AM Local Time
Davide "ElPapuGomez" Suriano Eliminated in 6th Place ($12,082)
Brunno Botteon raised from the button and Davide "ElPapuGomez" Suriano defended his big blind.
The flop came , Suriano check-raised the bet of Botteon who three-bet for Suriano to four-bet shove for 458,400 which Botteon called.
Davide "ElPapuGomez" Suriano:
Brunno Botteon:
Suriano had flopped top pair while Botteon had the pair of eights.
The turn was the for Botteon to improve to trips while the river completed the board with the for Suriano to bust in sixth place.
| Brunno Botteon | 4,979,550 | 758,400 |
| Gregor "soulsntfaces" Muller | 4,412,625 | 0 |
| Michiel "Easterdamnz" Van Elsacker | 3,810,499 | 225,000 |
| Anmol "bemyfriend" Srivats | 3,633,295 | 0 |
| Drew "BigPavelski" Soik | 814,031 | -225,000 |
| Davide "ElPapuGomez" Suriano | 0 | -758,400 |