Monday, June 17, 2019 12:59 PM Local Time
Zamani Can't Bluff Farrell
Andrew Lichtenberger won the last hand of the previous level when he check-called a bet of 15,000 by Jan Lakota on the flop, then checked through a turn and bet the river for 21,000 to force a fold.
As soon as the blinds went up, Ben Farrell raised to 26,000 and Martin Zamani made the call out of the big blind. On the flop, Zamani check-raised from 20,000 to 45,000 and Farrell called to see the on the turn. Zamani bet 70,000 and Farrell called once more with 233,000 behind.
The river paired the board for the second time and Zamani was to act.
"You got anything? Just curious," Zamani said in table chat before leading for 50,000. Farrell called and caught Zamani bluffing with the . The Brit held the winning hand with and nearly moved back to where he started the final table with.
| Andrew Lichtenberger | 800,000 | 30,000  |
| Ben Farrell | 570,000 | 156,000 |
| Jan Lakota | 470,000 | -30,000  |
| Martin Zamani | 450,000 | -130,000 |
Monday, June 17, 2019 12:52 PM Local Time
Papazian Closing in on a Million
Alexandru Papazian raised to 23,000 from the hijack and both Jan Lakota on the button and Johan Guilbert in the big blind called.
The flop came , Guilbert and Papazian quickly checked but Lakota led out for 25,000. Guilbert looked at Lakota and folded but Papazian decided to raise to 83,000. Lakota considered his options for a bit before opting to let the pot go.
| Alexandru Papazian | 940,000 | 108,000 |
| Johan Guilbert | 500,000 | -39,000 |
| Jan Lakota | 500,000 | -18,000 |
Monday, June 17, 2019 12:45 PM Local Time
Lambard Takes from Papazian
David Lambard raised to 25,000 from mid-position and Alexandru Papazian was the only one to make the call from the big blind.
The flop came , Papazian check-called the 30,000 continuation-bet of Lambard.
They both checked through the on the turn to the on the river. Papazian checked for the last time and Lambard bet 75,000. Papazian tanked for a while, glimpsing at the board and Lambard several times before electing to let his hand go.
| Alexandru Papazian | 832,000 | -118,000 |
| David Lambard | 645,000 | 24,000 |
Monday, June 17, 2019 12:38 PM Local Time
Lichtenberger Jams Into Zamani
The action in the first level of the day has certainly kicked off already and the fireworks just continued in a battle between Andrew Lichtenberger and Martin Zamani.
Lichtenberger opened to 24,000 in the cutoff and Zamani on the button three-bet to 75,000. After brief consideration, Lichtenberger moved all in and Zamani folded.
| Andrew Lichtenberger | 770,000 | 91,000 |
| Martin Zamani | 580,000 | -85,000 |
Monday, June 17, 2019 12:36 PM Local Time
Papazian Thriving
Weiyi Zhang raised to 23,000 from early position and was called by Alexandru Papazian from two seats over and Martin Zamani in the big blind. On the flop, action checked to Papazian and he bet 21,000. Zamani made the call while Zhang got out of the way.
On the turn, Zamani checked once more and Papazian now bet 126,000.
"A lot. Just curious, maybe there is a reason," Zamani said in table chat and called, trying to get any kind of reaction from his opponent.
The on the river was checked through and Zamani turned over for top pair. Papazian had that beat with for top two and claimed the pot, adding "that was the reason" with a grin on the face.
| Alexandru Papazian | 950,000 | 231,000 |
| Martin Zamani | 665,000 | -180,000 |
| Weiyi Zhang | 560,000 | -7,000 |
Monday, June 17, 2019 12:31 PM Local Time
Lichtenberger Raises Guilbert
Andrew Lichtenberger raised to 20,000 from under the gun and Johan Guilbert was the only one to make the call from the big blind.
The flop came , Guilbert quickly bet 10,000 and Lichtenberger called.
Guilbert then quickly bet another 10,000 which Lichtenberger called on the on the turn to see the complete the board. Guilbert flicked in another 10,000 bet but Lichtenberger raised to 125,000. Guilbert smiled and then stared at Lichtenberger for a while to see if he could find any tells. He even glanced underneath the table to look at Lichtenberger's legs. Guilbert looked at his cards twice more before opting to fold.
"Nice hand," Guilbert commented before rapping the table.
"Thank you," Lichtenberger said dryly.
| Andrew Lichtenberger | 679,000 | 65,000 |
| Johan Guilbert | 539,000 | -60,000 |
Monday, June 17, 2019 12:22 PM Local Time
Zamani Wins a Big One Off Farrell
Martin Zamani limped in and Weiyi Zhang raised to 32,000 in the cutoff, Ben Farrell called in the big blind and Zamani made it three ways to the flop. The action checked around and the followed on the turn. Farrell now bet 75,000 and Zamani called, Zhang got out of the way.
On the river, Farrell bet 100,000 and Zamani started some table chat.
"Hello. How are you? Reasonable?" were the first few words and suddenly everyone turned around as a spectator had tripped on the rail. The focus shifted for a few seconds and Zamani then called after a minute of consideration.
Farrell showed for a straight and Zamani turned over his with the words "I don't have much."
Farrell, with a dry voice, replied "just a full house."
| Martin Zamani | 845,000 | 244,000 |
| Weiyi Zhang | 567,000 | -32,000 |
| Ben Farrell | 414,000 | -207,000 |
Monday, June 17, 2019 12:14 PM Local Time
Papazian Draws First Blood
In the first hand of the day, Jan Lakota raised to 25,000 from the early position and action folded to Alexandru Papazian in the big blind who made the call.
The flop came , Papazian check-called the 20,000 continuation-bet of Lakota.
The turn was the and Papazian checked again. Lakota took a few seconds and decided to continue with a bet of 60,000 which Papazian called.
The completed the board on the river and Papazian glanced at Lakota, he then decided to check. Lakota decided to do the same and mucked when he saw Papazian held for the turned trip aces.
| Alexandru Papazian | 719,000 | 110,000 |
| Jan Lakota | 518,000 | -105,000 |
Monday, June 17, 2019 12:00 PM Local Time
Shuffle Up and Deal Shortly
All ten finalists are currently unbagging their chips and the action is expected to start shortly. The live stream and hand for hand updates will commence once there are six players remaining.
Monday, June 17, 2019 10:33 AM Local Time
Who Will Win Event #36: $3,000 No-Limit Hold’Em Shootout and Claim the WSOP Bracelet?
Welcome back to Day 3 of Event #36: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'Em Shootout which will start at noon local time with the final 10 players in the third and final round of this popular format here at the 50th Annual World Series of Poker. The tournament attracted 313 entries in total from all over the world and that is noticeable with the six different countries that are represented on the final table. The winner will walk away with $207,193 and the gold WSOP bracelet.
There are three bracelet winners looking to add another one to their collection and the most well-known player is probably Justin Bonomo who will be aiming for his fourth. After an amazing 2018, Bonomo doesn't look like he will be taking his foot off the gas pedal with two tournaments wins earlier this year and with his third WSOP cash in the pocket as every player is already guaranteed at least $12,937.
This is what they are all playing for:
| Place | Prize |
|---|
| 1st | $207,193 |
| 2nd | 128,042 |
| 3rd | $92,625 |
| 4th | $67,706 |
| 5th | $50,016 |
| 6th | $37,341 |
| 7th | $28,182 |
| 8th | $21,501 |
| 9th | $16,586 |
| 10th | $12,937 |
Andrew Lichtenberger and Alexandru Papazian will be targeting their second career bracelet. Lichtenberger has had a pretty good summer already with this being his fourth cash and second final table. He finished second in the $50,000 High Roller earlier this month, losing heads-up against Ben Heath. Papazian, on the other hand, hasn't cashed yet besides in this event but the number one in the Romanian all-time money list according to The Hendon Mob will be trying to make this another "Year of Romania".
There are two more players representing the stars and stripes: David Lambard and Martin Zamani. There are two players trying to win the second bracelet for France this summer and twentieth overall. Adrien Delmas and Johan Guilbert. The United Kingdom has Ben Farrell, Slovenia sits with Jan Lakota, and China is competing for the bracelet with Weiyi Zhang.
When the players return at noon in the Amazon Room in the Thunderdome, they will start with the first level of the third round which features a small blind of 5,000, big blind of 10,000, and a big blind ante of 10,000. The levels will last 40 minutes again with a 15-minute break after every three levels. Play will continue until a winner has been crowned and the live stream can be followed on CBS All Access and PokerGO from 4 p.m. local time with the hole cards exposed.
The PokerNews live reporting team will be on hand to bring you all the Shootout action as it happens without the delay so make sure to keep following the updates over here.
Final Table Seat Draw
| Seat | Name | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|
| 1 | Ben Farrell | United Kingdom | 621,000 | 62 |
| 2 | Jan Lakota | Slovenia | 623,000 | 62 |
| 3 | David Lambard | United States | 621,000 | 62 |
| 4 | Johan Guilbert | France | 599,000 | 60 |
| 5 | Andrew Lichtenberger | United States | 614,000 | 61 |
| 6 | Martin Zamani | United States | 601,000 | 60 |
| 7 | Justin Bonomo | United States | 591,000 | 59 |
| 8 | Weiyi Zhang | China | 599,000 | 60 |
| 9 | Adrien Delmas | France | 609,000 | 61 |
| 10 | Alexandru Papazian | Romania | 609,000 | 61 |