Tuesday, July 3, 2018 3:57 PM Local Time
Vitch Continues To Climb
Chris Vitch: / /
Dan Matsuzuki: / /
Ken Aldridge: / - fold on fourth
Jack Duong: / - fold on fourth
Ken Aldridge completed on third street and he was called by Dan Matsuzuki and Chris Vitch before Jack Duong made it two bets. All three players called.
On fourth, action checked to Matsuzuki who bet. Vitch made it two bets and Duong and Aldridge both folded. Matsuzuki called.
On fifth, Matsuzuki bet and Vitch called. On sixth, Vitch paired his tens and he bet. Matsuzuki called. Vitch bet again on seventh, but this time Matsuzuki mucked his hand, visibly frustrated.
| Chris Vitch | 1,250,000 | 170,000  |
| Dan Matsuzuki | 380,000 | -85,000  |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 3:48 PM Local Time
Andrew Rennhack Eliminated in 14th Place ($18,897)
Bryce Yockey: / /
Andrew Rennhack: / /
With 120,000 in the middle, Bryce Yockey had bet seventh street and Rennhack called, leaving himself just 10,000 remaining.
Yockey showed and took down the pot.
Two hands later, Rennhack was all in against Chris Vitch with the boards running out as follows.
Andrew Rennhack: / /
Chris Vitch: / /
Vitch made trips to eliminate Rennhack in 14th place.
| Chris Vitch | 1,080,000 | 30,000 |
| Bryce Yockey | 790,000 | 100,000 |
| Andrew Rennhack | 0 | -135,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 3:46 PM Local Time
Bohlman Moves Back Over a Million
Scott Bohlman: / /
Joseph Michael: / /
Mike Watson: / - fold on fourth
Joseph Michael completed from the bring-in. Mike Watson called, as did Scott Bohlman.
On fourth street, Bohlman led out. Michael made it two bets. Watson folded but Bohlman called.
On fifth street, Bohlman checked. Michael bet and Bohlman called. On sixth, both players checked. They checked again on seventh. Bohlman showed his and that was good for him to take down the pot as Michael just mucked.
| Scott Bohlman | 1,100,000 | 130,000 |
| Joseph Michael | 300,000 | -120,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 3:39 PM Local Time
Vitch Over a Million
Chris Vitch: / /
Jerry Wong: / /
Three players called the bring-in before Jerry Wong completed. There was a chorus of boos as Bryce Yockey, Chris Vitch, and Andrew Rennhack saw fourth street.
Wong bet and Yockey folded. Vitch raised and Rennhack folded. Wong made it three bets and Vitch called.
Wong check-called bets on fifth and sixth streets and both players then checked seventh street.
"Flush," said Vitch, and Wong showed him thumbs down.
"Boo!" said tablemate Yockey, "I thought he was gonna turn up with Broadway again!"
| Chris Vitch | 1,050,000 | 230,000 |
| Jerry Wong | 395,000 | -45,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 3:33 PM Local Time
Michael Triples Up
Mike Watson completed and Jesse Martin made it two bets. Joseph Michael called as did Watson.
Mike Watson: / /
Jesse Martin: / /
Joseph Michael: / /
Action checked to Michael on fourth street and he bet. Both Watson and Martin called. On fifth street, Michael had the lead and he bet. Watson and Martin both called again.
On sixth street, action checked over to Michael and he bet. Watson and Martin called.
On seventh, action checked to Michael one more time. He bet, leaving himself with 3,000 behind. Watson then raised.
"Holy shit," Michael said. "Are you kidding me? Unreal."
Martin called and Michael called off his last 3,000 as well. Watson showed for an eight-six low. Martin had for a pair of sevens. But Michael was holding .
"I'll take all of it!" Michael said. He would scoop the main pot with his pair of aces and low while Martin and Watson chopped the side pot.
"Are you still on tilt?" Scott Bohlman joked after the hand.
| Joseph Michael | 420,000 | 300,000 |
| Jesse Martin | 251,000 | -199,000 |
| Mike Watson | 200,000 | -185,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 3:31 PM Local Time
Yockey "Gets Vitch'd"
Bryce Yockey: / /
Chris Vitch: / /
Andrew Rennhack: / / - fold on seventh
Chris Vitch bet on fourth, fifth, and sixth streets and got calls from Andrew Rennhack and Bryce Yockey each time.
Seventh street checked to Yockey who bet. Vitch called and Rennhack folded.
"Straight," said Yockey showing .
"No good," came the response from Vitch, showing for a bigger straight.
"What the fuck?!" said Yockey. "How is a straight no good against that board? I just got Vitch'd everybody!"
| Chris Vitch | 820,000 | 90,000 |
| Bryce Yockey | 690,000 | -100,000 |
| Andrew Rennhack | 135,000 | -15,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 3:18 PM Local Time
Roland Israelashvili Eliminated in 15th Place ($16,439)
Dan Matsuzuki: / /
Roland Israelashvili: / /
Jack Duong: / /
We caught up with the action on fifth street. Dan Matsuzuki bet with open threes and Roland Israelashvili raised, leaving himself less than a bet behind. Jack Duong and Matsuzuki both called.
Matsuzuki checked sixth street and Israelashvili was all in for 27,000. Both opponents called. Matsuzuki bet seventh street and Duong called.
Matsuzuki showed for a straight six. Israelashvili showed for two pair and no low and Duong won the high with for a flush, meaning Matsuzuki and Duong chopped it up and Israelashvili was sent to the rail.
| Dan Matsuzuki | 465,000 | -25,000 |
| Jack Duong | 380,000 | 150,000 |
| Roland Israelashvili | 0 | -195,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 3:17 PM Local Time
Kelsall Puts Michael on the Short Stack
Joseph Michael: / /
Andrew Kelsall: / /
Action was limped four ways preflop over Joseph Michael's bring-in.
Michael bet on fourth and Kelsall called. On fifth street, Kelsall led out and Michael called. Kelsall led again on sixth and Michael called again.
On seventh, Kelsall bet one more time. Michael dropped into the tank. After about two minutes, Chris Vitch called the clock. Near the end of his clock, Michael decided to fold, so Kelsall scooped the pot with no showdown.
| Andrew Kelsall | 870,000 | 290,000 |
| Joseph Michael | 120,000 | -130,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 3:06 PM Local Time
Vitch and Martin in the Battle of the Deuces
Mike Watson: / - fold on fifth
Chris Vitch: / /
Jesse Martin: / /
Jesse Martin brought in and Mike Watson and Chris Vitch both called. Watson bet on fourth street and got two calls.
Watson checked fifth street and Martin bet. Vitch raised and Watson folded. Martin made it three bets and Vitch called. Martin bet sixth street and Vitch called. Both players checked seventh street.
Martin showed for a pair of deuces and a seven low. Vitch showed for a pair of deuces with a better kicker and an eight low.
Both players studied each other's boards intently before chopping the pot up.
| Chris Vitch | 730,000 | -220,000 |
| Jesse Martin | 450,000 | -56,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 3:03 PM Local Time
Wang Takes From Bohlman
Daham Wang: / /
Scott Bohlman: / /
Daham Wang completed and he was raised by Scott Bohlman to two bets. Wang called.
On fourth, fixth, and sixth streets, Wang check-called bets from Bohlman. On seventh, Wang decided to lead out. Bohlman thought for a while, then decided to call. Wang showed his for aces up and that would earn him the pot as Bohlman mucked.
| Scott Bohlman | 970,000 | -115,000 |
| Daham Wang | 400,000 | 250,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 2:59 PM Local Time
Updated Counts from Table 430
| Bryce Yockey | 790,000 | 5,000 |
| Ken Aldridge | 520,000 | 60,000 |
| Dan Matsuzuki | 490,000 | 260,000 |
| Jerry Wong | 440,000 | 50,000 |
| Jack Duong | 230,000 | -65,000 |
| Roland Israelashvili | 195,000 | 30,000 |
| Andrew Rennhack | 150,000 | -25,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 2:51 PM Local Time
Nearly a Double For Israelashvili
Roland Israelashvili: / /
Dan Matsuzuki: / /
Roland Israelashvili was the bring in and he called a completion from Dan Matsuzuki.
On fourth, Israelashvili led out with a bet and Matsuzuki called. On fifth street, both players checked. They checked again on sixth street.
On seventh, Israelashvili bet again, commiting most of his stack, leaving just about 15,000 behind. Matsuzuki called but was dismayed to see Israelahvili's for a seventh street flush. Israelashvili would scoop the pot and nearly double up.
| Dan Matsuzuki | 365,000 | -160,000 |
| Roland Israelashvili | 165,000 | 80,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 2:43 PM Local Time
Yockey Wins with a Straight Six
Ken Aldridge: / /
Bryce Yockey: / /
Andrew Rennhack: / - folded on sixth
On fifth street Andrew Rennhack checked, Ken Aldridge bet and got calls from Bryce Yockey and Rennhack. The betting action repeated itself on sixth street, except Rennhack tanked and folded.
There was a quick bet and a call on seventh street from Yockey, and he showed a straight-six to take down the pot.
| Bryce Yockey | 785,000 | 246,000 |
| Ken Aldridge | 460,000 | -78,000 |
| Andrew Rennhack | 175,000 | -125,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 2:41 PM Local Time
Doung Gets a Pile from Israelashvili
Jack Duong: / /
Roland Israelashvili: / /
Ken Aldridge: / /
Catching the action on fourth street where everyone checked. On fifth street, action checked to Jack Duong. He bet. Aldridge folded while Israelashvili called.
On sixth, Israelashvili checked then called another bet and action repeated on seventh with Israelashvili checking then calling one more bet from Duong. Duong showed and Israelashvili mucked his hand.
| Jack Duong | 295,000 | 115,000 |
| Roland Israelashvili | 85,000 | -40,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 2:33 PM Local Time
Matsuzuki Scoops Rolled Up Duong
Jack Duong: / /
Dan Matsuzuki: / /
Duong completed and Matsuzuki called. Matsuzuki bet with open aces on fourth street and Duong called. Matsuzuki then check-called bets on fifth and sixth street. On seventh street he checked and Duong bet. Matsuzuki then check-raised and Duong called.
Matsuzuki showed for a full house, and Duong flung open saying that he was rolled up and had improved to a full house himself on the river.
| Dan Matsuzuki | 525,000 | 107,000 |
| Jack Duong | 180,000 | -163,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 2:33 PM Local Time
Bohlman Scoops Watson to Move into the Chip Lead
Mike Watson: / /
Scott Bohlman: / /
Chris Vitch: / — folded on fifth
Scott Bohlman completed and Mike Watson made it two bets. Chris Vitch called and Scott Bohlman called two.
On fourth street, action checked to Bohlman who bet and both opponents called. On fifth street, action checked to Bohlman again. He bet and this time only Watson called.
On sixth, Bohlman led out making a pair and Watson called again. Bohlman bet once more on seventh and Watson called again. Bohlman showed down his for two pair and that would earn him the pot as Watson mucked.
| Scott Bohlman | 1,085,000 | 175,000 |
| Mike Watson | 385,000 | -25,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 2:24 PM Local Time
Vitch and Kelsall Chop One
Chris Vitch: / /
Andrew Kelsall: / /
Chris Vitch completed and Andrew Kelsall called.
On fourth street, Vitch bet and Kelsall called. On fifth street, Kelsall decided to check after pairing up his ace, Vitch bet again and Kelsall called. On sixth Kelsall lead out. Vitch made it two bets. Kelsall made it three bets and Vitch called.
On seventh, Kelsall bet and Vitch called. Kelsall showed while Vitch had . Kelsall made a flush for the high while Vitch had a six low and they chopped the pot.
| Chris Vitch | 950,000 | -64,000 |
| Andrew Kelsall | 580,000 | 74,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 2:20 PM Local Time
Wong Takes From Israelashvili and Rennhack
Jerry Wong: /
Roland Israelashvili: / — folded on fifth
Andrew Rennhack: / — folded on fifth
Jerry Wong completed and he was called by Roland Israelashvili and Andrew Rennhack.
On fourth street, action checked to Wong who bet and both of his opponents called. On fifth street, Israelashvili paired up and he bet. Rennhack folded but Wong made it two bets. Israelshvili thought for a bit, but eventually, he decided to fold so Wong took down the pot.
| Jerry Wong | 390,000 | 50,000 |
| Andrew Rennhack | 300,000 | -38,000 |
| Roland Israelashvili | 125,000 | -106,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 2:14 PM Local Time
Wang Down From Start of Day
Scott Bohlman: / /
Mike Watson: / /
Daham Wang: / /
Scott Bohlman brought in and Mike Watson completed. Daham Wang and Bohlman both called.
Watson checked fourth street, Wang bet and Bohlman raised. Watson and Wang both called. Watson checked fifth street and Wang bet again, and got two calls.
On sixth street, Both Watson and Wang checked and Bohlman bet and got two calls.
Watson bet on seventh street. Wang called and Bohlman raised. Watson and Wang both called.
Bohlman showed for a flush and Watson showed for the low and they chopped up Wang's money.
| Scott Bohlman | 910,000 | 27,000 |
| Mike Watson | 410,000 | 62,000 |
| Daham Wang | 150,000 | -134,000 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 10:00 AM Local Time
Vitch Looking for the Trifecta and Title Defense with 15 Remaining in Event #64: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship
It's a feat only accomplished by three people in the post-Moneymaker era; three bracelets in three years. First was Allen Cunningham, then was Matt Matros and finally Loren Klein, achieving the feat just this year. Chris Vitch has put himself in prime position to become the fourth player to do it. With only 14 people standing in his way, and after bringing the chip lead into Day 3 of Event #64: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship, Vitch has a very strong chance to lock up his third WSOP bracelet and the $364,387 first place prize.
But it won't be easy. Among those still left in contention are bracelet winners Bryce Yockey, Scott Bohlman, Ken Aldridge, Jesse Martin, Tom Koral, and Jack Duong. And there's also a cast of characters who are hungry for their first bracelets, such as Andrew Kelsall, Dan Matsuzuki, Mike Watson, Jerry Wong, Andrew Rennhack, Daham Wang, Joseph Michael, and Roland Israelashvili. With such a tough field remaining nothing is certain for Vitch.
Day 3 Seat Draw:
| Room | Table | Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|
| Amazon | 430 | 1 | Jerry Wong | United States | 340,000 |
| Amazon | 430 | 2 | Ken Aldridge | United States | 538,000 |
| Amazon | 430 | 3 | Empty | | |
| Amazon | 430 | 4 | Dan Matsuzuki | United States | 418,000 |
| Amazon | 430 | 5 | Bryce Yockey | United States | 539,000 |
| Amazon | 430 | 6 | Roland Israelashvili | United States | 231,000 |
| Amazon | 430 | 7 | Andrew Rennhack | United States | 338,000 |
| Amazon | 430 | 8 | Jack Duong | United States | 343,000 |
| | | | | | |
| Amazon | 431 | 1 | Andrew Kelsall | United States | 506,000 |
| Amazon | 431 | 2 | Mike Watson | Canada | 348,000 |
| Amazon | 431 | 3 | Jesse Martin | United States | 506,000 |
| Amazon | 431 | 4 | Chris Vitch | United States | 1,014,000 |
| Amazon | 431 | 5 | Daham Wang | United States | 286,000 |
| Amazon | 431 | 6 | Tom Koral | United States | 392,000 |
| Amazon | 431 | 7 | Scott Bohlman | United States | 883,000 |
| Amazon | 431 | 8 | Joseph Michael | United States | 250,000 |
Action is set to kick back off at 2 p.m. with the plan to play down to a winner. Players will kick back off in level 21 with limits of 12,000 and 24,000 and an ante of 3,000. PokerNews will be here all day with updates from the action, so make sure to stay tuned so you don't miss a thing.