Saturday, June 10, 2017 11:09 PM Local Time
Matusow Can't Find an Out
Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Regular
Mike Matusow: / /
Dennis Eichhorn: / /
Mike Matusow completed and was called by Dennis Eichhorn. On fourth street, Eichhorn bet, and Matusow called. On fifth, Matusow took over the betting lead when Eichhorn paired up. He check-called a bet from Eichhorn. On sixth, both players checked, then checked again on seventh.
Eichhorn showed for a pair of deuces and a ten-low.
"How do I draw the offsuit jack?" Matusow asked, showing . "That's the one card in the deck that I can't win any part of the pot with. I hate everybody."
Matusow's hand was mucked, and Eichhorn was awarded the pot.
| Dennis Eichhorn | 1,380,000 | 360,000  |
| Mike Matusow | 280,000 | -270,000  |
Saturday, June 10, 2017 11:01 PM Local Time
Klodnicki Shoves on Racener
No-Limit Hold'em
John Racener raised to 72,000 from the small blind, and Chris Klodnicki called from the big blind.
The flop came , and Racener continued for 61,000. Klodnicki called. The turn was the , and Racener bet 103,000. Klodnicki called. The river was the , and Racener checked. Klodnicki shoved for about 207,000 and Racener folded.
"Flop the wheel with ace-four?" asked Racener.
Klodnicki had a wry smile as he collected the pot.
| John Racener | 1,460,000 | -190,000 |
| Chris Klodnicki | 700,000 | 200,000 |
Saturday, June 10, 2017 10:59 PM Local Time
Level 27 started
Level: 27
Blinds: 60000/120000
Ante: 0
Saturday, June 10, 2017 10:49 PM Local Time
Matusow Shoves
No-Limit Hold'em
On the first hand of no-limit hold'em, action folded around to John Racener on the button. He raised to 60,000, and Mike Matusow called from the big blind.
The flop came , and Matusow checked to Racener. Racener bet 46,000, and after a few seconds of though, Matusow shoved all in. Racener tanked for a bit before folding.
"You're not calling if I go all in preflop are you?" Matusow asked.
"Yes I am," Racener responded. "I had ace-queen."
"God damn it!" Matusow said, flipping over . "You messed up, Mikey!"
| John Racener | 1,530,000 | 130,000 |
| Mike Matusow | 550,000 | 270,000 |
Saturday, June 10, 2017 10:37 PM Local Time
Matusow Sliding
Pot-Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball
Mike Matusow raised to 75,000 from the cutoff, and Dennis Eichhorn called from the small blind.
Eichhorn drew one, Matusow drew two, and both players checked.
Eichhorn drew one, Matusow drew two, and Eichhorn bet 150,000. Matusow called.
Eichhorn stood pat, Matusow drew one, and Eichhorn checked. Matusow squeezed his last card and revealed the .
Eichhorn tabled , Matusow mucked, and Eichhorn won the pot.
| Dennis Eichhorn | 1,020,000 | 120,000 |
| Mike Matusow | 280,000 | -320,000 |
Saturday, June 10, 2017 10:11 PM Local Time
Klodnicki Bet-Folds on Sixth
Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Regular
Klodnicki: / - folded
Zhukov: /
On fourth street, Zhukov bet, and Klodnicki called. On fifth street, Zhukov bet again. Klodnicki called. On sixth street, Klodnicki picked up the betting lead when Zhukov caught the , and Klodnicki bet. Zhukov didn't take much time raising, and Klodnicki fell into the tank. He thought long and hard before finally folding, allowing Zhukov to take the pot.
| Viacheslav Zhukov | 1,450,000 | 325,000 |
| Chris Klodnicki | 570,000 | -528,000 |
Saturday, June 10, 2017 10:02 PM Local Time
Post-Dinner Heater for Racener
A-5 Triple Draw
John Racener raised under the gun, and Viacheslav Zhukov called from the small blind.
Zhukov drew two, Racener drew one, and Zshukov check-called a bet from Racener.
Zhukov drew one, Racener stood pat, and Zhukov check-called another bet from Racener.
Both players stood pat on the third draw, and Zhukov checked. Racener bet, and after about 30 seconds, Zhukov folded.
Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Regular
Zhukov: / /
Racener: / /
Klodnicki: / - fold
Zhukov brought it in on third street, Racener completed, Klodnicki called, and Zhukov called. On fourth street, Zhukov took the on-board lead and bet, Racener called, and Klodnicki folded.
Zhukov then proceeded to check-call bets from Racener on each of the three remaining streets.
Racener tabled for an eight-low with a pair of threes, Zhukov showed for a nine-low with a pair of deuces, and Racener won the pot.
| John Racener | 1,350,000 | 680,000 |
| Viacheslav Zhukov | 1,125,000 | -470,000 |
Saturday, June 10, 2017 9:42 PM Local Time
Level 26 started
Level: 26
Blinds: 50000/100000
Ante: 0
Saturday, June 10, 2017 8:51 PM Local Time
Dinner Break
The players are on a one-hour dinner break. Play resumes at about 9:41 pm.
| Viacheslav Zhukov | 1,595,000 | 275,000 |
| Chris Klodnicki | 1,098,000 | -52,000 |
| Dennis Eichhorn | 888,000 | -132,000 |
| Mike Matusow | 850,000 | -110,000 |
| John Racener | 670,000 | -80,000 |
Saturday, June 10, 2017 8:46 PM Local Time
Klodnicki Gets "Very Lucky"
Badeucey
Chris Klodnicki opened and was called by Dennis Eichhorn in the big blind. Eichhorn took three, while Klodnicki took two. Both players checked. On the second draw, Eichhorn took three again, while Klodnicki took two. This time, after Eichhorn checked, Klodnicki bet. Eichhorn called.
On the third draw, Eichhorn took just one, while Klodnicki took two again. Eichhorn bet, Klodnicki raised, and Eichhorn went into the tank and laughed to himself.
"Oh you got very lucky this hand," Eichhorn said. "I was 50-50 to a one-five. Okay, I guess I have to call."
He tossed the call into the pot. "Nine-eight," Klodnicki said. He showed . Eichhorn showed , but it was no good, and Klodnicki scooped the pot.
| Dennis Eichhorn | 1,190,000 | -320,000 |
| Chris Klodnicki | 1,150,000 | 395,000 |
Saturday, June 10, 2017 8:40 PM Local Time
Racener Over Klodnicki
Badeucey
John Racener raised from the small blind, Chris Klodnicki three-bet from the big blind, and Racener called.
Racener drew one, Klodnicki drew two, Racener bet, and Klodnicki called.
The draws and action remained the same on both following streets.
Racener tabled for a six badugi.
"You scoop," said Klodnicki, as he showed for a worse low than Racener before mucking the rest of his cards.
| Chris Klodnicki | 755,000 | -315,000 |
| John Racener | 750,000 | 250,000 |
Saturday, June 10, 2017 8:36 PM Local Time
Three Pair > One Pair
Omaha H/L
Chris Klodnicki raised from the cutoff, and Dennis Eichhorn called from the big blind.
They checked to the turn of the board, where Klodnicki bet. Eichhorn check-called. The river was the , and Eicchorn check-called another bet from Klodnicki.
"One pair," said Klodnicki.
"Three pair," said Eichhorn as he showed for kings and nines.
Klodnicki mucked, giving Eichhorn the pot.
| Dennis Eichhorn | 1,510,000 | 290,000 |
| Chris Klodnicki | 1,070,000 | -200,000 |
Saturday, June 10, 2017 8:25 PM Local Time
Darts?
Mike Matusow was talking to Chirs Klodnicki about game selection.
"I've won all my biggest pots on the games you pick," Matusow said to Klodnicki. "I mean, every time you pick the game, I just win a big pot. Last time was draw. You know what? I guess I'll just pick my best game."
"Darts?" Dennis Eichhorn asked, jokingly.
"Omaha-eight," Matusow said, putting down the plaque.
Saturday, June 10, 2017 8:20 PM Local Time
Chip Counts
| Chris Klodnicki | 1,170,000 | -20,000 |
| Viacheslav Zhukov | 1,160,000 | 215,000 |
| Dennis Eichhorn | 1,120,000 | -120,000 |
| Mike Matusow | 1,050,000 | -5,000 |
| John Racener | 500,000 | -150,000 |
Saturday, June 10, 2017 8:02 PM Local Time
Racener Slipping
Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better
Racener: / /
Eichhorn: / /
Racener was the bring-in with the . Action folded to Eichhorn, who completed. Racener called. On fourth street, Eichhorn bet, and Racener called. On fifth, Eichhron checked, Racener bet, and Eichhorn called. On sixth, both players checked. On seventh street, Eichhorn bet, and Racener called.
Eichhorn showed for a six-low and a pair of twos. Racener showed for no pair and a worse low. With that, Eichhorn scooped the pot.
| Dennis Eichhorn | 1,240,000 | 230,000 |
| John Racener | 650,000 | -300,000 |
Saturday, June 10, 2017 7:54 PM Local Time
Matusow Wins Big Pot Against Klodnicki
Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better
Klodnicki: / /
Matusow: / /
Chris Klodnicki completed on third street, Mike Matusow raised, and Klodnicki called. On fourth street, Klodnicki check-called a bet from Matusow. Both players checked fifth street, Klodnicki bet his open pair on sixth street, and Matusow called. Klodnicki checked on seventh street, Matusow bet, and Klodnicki called.
"Three kings," said Matusow as he exploded out of his seat, showing .
Klodnicki mucked, and Matusow's rail erupted as he collected the pot.
| Chris Klodnicki | 1,190,000 | -460,000 |
| Mike Matusow | 1,055,000 | 465,000 |
Saturday, June 10, 2017 7:50 PM Local Time
Level 25 started
Level: 25
Blinds: 40000/80000
Ante: 0
Saturday, June 10, 2017 7:48 PM Local Time
The Mouth Gets Some Talking Chips
2-7 Triple Draw
Mike Matusow raised. Action folded to Dennis Eichhorn, and he made it three bets. Matusow made it four bets, and Eichhorn called.
On the first draw, Matusow took one, while Eichhorn took two.
"Oh boy, we're gonna hear it if I win this one," Eichhorn said.
"No we're not," Matusow responded quietly. "Because I'm gonna win this one, and I'm gonna win the f***ing tournament."
"Maybe you will, Mike," Eichhorn said. "Maybe you will."
Matusow bet, and Eichhorn called. On the second draw, Matusow took one again, while Eichhorn took two. Matusow bet a second time, and Eichhorn called. On the last draw, both players took one. Matusow then checked, and Eichhorn bet. Matusow quickly called.
"Jack," Eichhorn said, turning his hand over.
"Nine!" Matusow said, erupting from his chair and turning his hand over. Matusow showed , while Eichhorn mucked. Many on the rail cheered for Matusow as he walked over for high fives.
| Dennis Eichhorn | 1,010,000 | -360,000 |
| Mike Matusow | 590,000 | 290,000 |
Saturday, June 10, 2017 7:39 PM Local Time
Zhukov Gets Scooped by Eichhorn and Racener
Badacey
Dennis Eichhorn raised from under the gun, John Racener called from the cutoff, Viacheslav Zhukov three-bet from the big blind, Eichhorn called, and Racener called.
Zhukov drew one, Eichhorn drew three, and Racener drew two. Zhukov bet, and both opponents called.
Zhukov drew one, Eichhorn drew one, and Racener drew two. Action checked to Racener, and he bet. Both opponents alled.
Zhukov stood pat, Eicchorn and Racener each drew one, and Zhukov checked. Eicchorn bet, Racener called, and Zhukov called.
Eicchorn tabled for a six-five low, Racener showed for a six badugi, and Zhukov mucked.
| Dennis Eichhorn | 1,370,000 | 140,000 |
| John Racener | 950,000 | 100,000 |
| Viacheslav Zhukov | 945,000 | -155,000 |
Saturday, June 10, 2017 7:22 PM Local Time
Schuyler Thornton Eliminated in 6th Place ($43,707)
Badacey
Under the gun, Mike Matusow raised. Action folded around to John Racener on the button, and he called. Next to act was Schuyler Thornton on the button, and he made it three bets. Matusow and Racener both called.
Thronton took one, while Matusow and Racener both took two. Thornton moved all in for 8,000, and both players called.
On the second draw, all three players took one. Matusow and Racener had side action. Matusow bet, and Racener called.
Thornton took one on the third draw, and Matusow and Racener both stood pat, then checked.
Matusow showed for a nine-six and a six badugi. Racener had for an eight badugi and an eight-seven low. Thornton showed for a king-low and was eliminated, while Matusow and Racener chopped the pot. Thornton collected $43,707 for his sixth-place finish.
| John Racener | 1,055,000 | -55,000 |
| Mike Matusow | 255,000 | 19,000 |
| Schuyler Thornton | 0 | -100,000 |