Thursday, June 15, 2017 3:44 PM Local Time
Zhigalov Drops Some More To Zinno
Zinno: /
Zhigalov: / — Folded
Obst: / — Folded
James Obst completed, and Andrey Zhigalov called before Anthony Zinno raised. Both Obst and Zhigalov called. Zinno bet on fourth street, and this time, only Zhigalov called. Zinno bet again on fifth, and Zhigalov called again. On sixth street, Zinno bet again. After taking a long time to think about it, Zhigalov let go of his hand, and Zinno was awarded the pot.
| Andrey Zhigalov | 515,000 | -100,000  |
| Anthony Zinno | 355,000 | 105,000  |
Thursday, June 15, 2017 3:40 PM Local Time
Obst Takes Back From Zhigalov
Obst: / /
Zhigalov: / /
James Obst completed, and Andrey Zhigalov was the only caller.
Obst bet fourth, fifth, and sixth streets, and Zhigalov called him down. Both players checked on seventh. Zhigalov turned up , but it was no good, as Obst had in the hole. That was good enough to take down the pot and push Obst into the chip lead.
| James Obst | 1,420,000 | 290,000 |
| Andrey Zhigalov | 615,000 | -150,000 |
Thursday, June 15, 2017 3:34 PM Local Time
Zhigalov Takes From Obst
James Obst: / /
Andrey Zhigalov: / ]/
James Obst completed on third street, and Andrey Zhigalov called. Obst held the on-board lead the rest of the way, betting up until seventh street. Zhigalov called every street before both players checked on seventh street.
Obst showed for a ten-nine, but Zhigalov tabled for a nine-eight to win the pot.
| James Obst | 1,130,000 | -100,000 |
| Andrey Zhigalov | 765,000 | 85,000 |
Thursday, June 15, 2017 3:27 PM Local Time
Baker Clips Zinno
Baker: / /
Zinno: / /
We caught up to the action on fifth street, where Baker bet, and Zinno called. Zinno called another bet on sixth street, then again on seventh. Baker turned up in the hole for an eighty-six low, and that was good enough to get a muck from Zinno.
| David "ODB" Baker | 1,280,000 | 110,000 |
| Anthony Zinno | 250,000 | -258,000 |
Thursday, June 15, 2017 3:23 PM Local Time
Jack Duong Eliminated in 8th Place ($26,674)
Duong: /
Obst: /
Baker: /
Jack Duong completed. David "ODB" Baker raised it up. James Obst made it three bets, and Duong and Baker both called.
On fourth street, Baker took the betting lead, and he led out. Both Obst and Duong called quickly. On fifth, Obst bet, and Duong raised. Baker folded. Obst raised again, enough to put Duong all in, and Duong called.
Duong showed under for a draw to an eight-low, but Obst already had a nine-low with . Unfortunately for Duong, his draw bricked out, finishing with another and , while Obst drew for the winning hand.
Duong hit the rail in eighth and collected $26,674 for his finish.
| James Obst | 1,230,000 | 190,000 |
| Jack Duong | 0 | -185,000 |
Thursday, June 15, 2017 3:14 PM Local Time
Nick Schulman Eliminated in 9th Place ($21,946)
Nick Schulman: / /
Brandon Shack-Harris: / ]/
Jyri Merivirta: / /
Nick Schulman completed all in for his remaining 15,000, Brandon Shack-Harris raised to 30,000, and Jyri Merivirta called.
Merivirta held the on-board lead throughout and bet each street, with Shack-Harris calling down all the way.
Merivirta tabled for a seven-six, Shack-Harris showed for a defeated eight-seven, and Schulman flashed as he made his exit in ninth place.
| Brandon Shack-Harris | 365,000 | -205,000 |
| Jyri Merivirta | 315,000 | 120,000 |
| Nick Schulman | 0 | -24,000 |
Thursday, June 15, 2017 3:08 PM Local Time
Baker's Ten Takes It
David "ODB" Baker: / /
Andrey Zhigalov: / ]/
David "ODB" Baker completed on third street, Andrey Zhigalov raised, and Baker called. Zhigalov bet fourth street, Baker called, and Baker proceeded to take the on-board lead from there.
Baker bet fifth and sixth, Zhigalov called, and both players checked seventh.
Baker showed for a ten-seven, Zhigalov mucked, and Baker won the pot to retake the chip lead.
| David "ODB" Baker | 1,170,000 | 200,000 |
| Andrey Zhigalov | 680,000 | -40,000 |
Thursday, June 15, 2017 3:03 PM Local Time
Schulman Down to Less Than One Big Bet; Obst Cracks Seven Figures
James Obst: / /
Nick Schulman: / ]/
Picking up the action on fourth street, Nick Schulman bet and James Obst called. Schuman check-called bets the rest of the way, but mucked when Obst tabled for a seven-six.
| James Obst | 1,040,000 | 80,000 |
| Nick Schulman | 24,000 | -161,000 |
Thursday, June 15, 2017 2:53 PM Local Time
Full House vs. Full House
Baker: / /
Shack-Harris: / /
Brandon Shack-Harris completed and was raised by David "ODB" Baker. Shack-Harris called.
On fourth, Baker bet and Shack-Harris called. On fifth, Baker bet and Shack-Harris called. On sixth, Baker bet again and Shack-Harris called. On seventh, Baker bet once more.
Shack-Harris looked down at his cards and laughed. "I made a full house," he said, showing .
"You made a full house?" Baker asked. "I made a full house, too."
Baker turned up . "Deuces full of nines," he said.
"I guess next time I make aces full, I'll have to call," Shack-Harris joked. "Just in case."
| David "ODB" Baker | 970,000 | 105,000 |
| Brandon Shack-Harris | 570,000 | -100,000 |
Thursday, June 15, 2017 2:49 PM Local Time
Kurtzman Takes From Merivirta
Eric Kurtzman: / /
Jyri Merivirta: / ] /
James Obst: / - fold
Eric Kurtzman completed on third street, Jyri Merivirta called, and James Obst called. Merivirta took the on-board lead on fourth, both opponents called, and he bet again on fifth street. Only Kurtzman called and he took the on-board lead, betting both remaining streets. Merivirta called both streets.
Kurtzman showed for a seven-six, Merivirta mucked, and Kurtzman won the pot.
| Eric Kurtzman | 680,000 | 155,000 |
| Jyri Merivirta | 195,000 | -86,000 |
Thursday, June 15, 2017 2:43 PM Local Time
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Thursday, June 15, 2017 2:42 PM Local Time
Obst Back on Top
James Obst: / /
Andrey Zhigalov: / /
James Obst completed on third street, Andrey Zhigalov raised, and Obst called. Obst check-raised fourth street, Zhigalov called, and both players checked on fifth street. Obst bet on sixth, Zhigalov called, and both players checked on seventh.
Obst tabled for an eight-seven, Zhigalov mucked, and Obst won the pot.
| James Obst | 960,000 | 142,000 |
| Andrey Zhigalov | 720,000 | -62,000 |
Thursday, June 15, 2017 2:30 PM Local Time
Shack-Harris Gets More From Kurtzman
Kurtzman: / /
Shack-Harris: / /
Obst: / — fold
James Obst called the bring-in. Eric Kurtzman completed. Brandon Shack-Harris raised and both Obst and Shack-Harris called. On fourth, Shack-Harris bet and only Kurtzman called. Shack-Harris bet fifth, sixth, and seventh, and Kurtzman called every street. Shack-Harris showed for a seven-low and that was good to beat Kurtzman's for an eighty-six.
| Brandon Shack-Harris | 670,000 | 83,000 |
| Eric Kurtzman | 525,000 | -50,000 |
Thursday, June 15, 2017 2:25 PM Local Time
Baker Takes the Lead
James Obst: / - fold
Jack Duong: / /
David "ODB" Baker: / /
James Obst was the bring in with a , Jack Duong completed, David "ODB" Baker called, and Obst defended.
Duong bet fourth street, Baker called, and Obst folded. Duong maintained the on-board lead the rest of the way and bet until seventh street, where he check-called a bet from Baker.
Baker showed for an eight-six, Duong mucked, and Baker won the pot.
| David "ODB" Baker | 865,000 | 108,000 |
| Jack Duong | 185,000 | -130,000 |
Thursday, June 15, 2017 2:19 PM Local Time
Duong Catches Kurtzman
Duong: / /
Kurtzman: / /
Jack Duong completed. Eric Kurtzman was next to act and raised. Duong was the only called.
On fourth, Duong bet and Kurtzman called. On fifth, Kurtzman took the betting lead and bet when Duong pair, and bet. Duong called. Duong checked sixth street and Kurtzman bet. Duong called. Kurtzman bet again on seventh after Duong's check, and Duong called.
"King," Kurtzman said showing . Duong had him beat with though and he took down the pot.
| Eric Kurtzman | 575,000 | -200,000 |
| Jack Duong | 315,000 | 167,000 |
Thursday, June 15, 2017 2:15 PM Local Time
Kurtzman Defends and Wins
Nick Schulman: /
Eric Kurtzman: /
Action folded around to Nick Schulman and he completed. Eric Kurtzman defended his bring-in and bet on fourth street with the better board. Schulman called, then Kurtzman bet again on fifth street with the better board and Schulman folded.
| Eric Kurtzman | 775,000 | 38,000 |
| Nick Schulman | 185,000 | -53,000 |
Thursday, June 15, 2017 1:07 PM Local Time
James Obst Looks to Add a Bracelet to His Career Résumé in Event #26: $10,000 Razz Championship
Nine return today to play down to a winner in the Event #26: $10,000 Razz Championship. After multiple deep runs already this summer and one second-place finish, it's James Obst who leads the way. He is still looking to capture his illustrious first bracelet after multiple final table appearances.
The final table has no shortage of studs looking to block Obst from that first bracelet, though. The final table hosts a cast of bracelet winners and fan favorites alike including David "ODB" Baker (757,000), Brandon Shack-Harris (587,000), Nick Schulman (238,000) and Anthony Zinno (508,000). All of these players are looking to add another bracelet to their career résumés.
Last night Owais Ahmed busted in 10th on the last hand while the second table was bagging up chips, so a final table redraw will happen first thing in the afternoon. Up for grabs is the first-place prize of $265,138 and, of course, a World Series of Poker gold bracelet.
Players will play down to a winner today after action kicks off at 2 p.m. PDT. PokerNews will be here with all the action so be sure to stay tuned.
| Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|
| 1 | Jyri Merivirta | Finland | 281,000 |
| 2 | David "ODB" Baker | Unites States | 757,000 |
| 3 | James Obst | Australia | 818,000 |
| 4 | Andrey Zhigalov | Russia | 782,000 |
| 5 | Anthony Zinno | United States | 508,000 |
| 6 | Nick Schulman | United States | 238,000 |
| 7 | Jack Duong | United States | 148,000 |
| 8 | Eric Kurtzman | United States | 737,000 |
| 9 | Brandon Shack-Harris | United States | 587,000 |
| James Obst | 818,000 | 0 |
| Andrey Zhigalov | 782,000 | 0 |
| David "ODB" Baker | 757,000 | 0 |
| Eric Kurtzman | 737,000 | 0 |
| Brandon Shack-Harris | 587,000 | 0 |
| Anthony Zinno | 508,000 | 0 |
| Jyri Merivirta | 281,000 | 0 |
| Nick Schulman | 238,000 | 0 |
| Jack Duong | 148,000 | 0 |