Monday, October 11, 2021 6:23 PM Local Time
Freedman Folds the River
Limit Hold'em
Wendy Freedman raised and called a three-bet by the player in the cutoff. She then check-called two streets on the flop and turn. Freedman checked the river and folded to a final bet with the words "I had a very bad feeling about this one."
The same table also features Andrew Kelsall and David "Bakes" Baker.
| Andrew Kelsall | 34,000 | 5,000  |
| Wendy Freedman | 24,500 | 4,500 |
| David "Bakes" Baker | 24,000 | 24,000 |
Monday, October 11, 2021 6:19 PM Local Time
Nunneley Doubles Through Weinman
Pot-Limit Omaha
With plenty of chips in the middle, Daniel Weinman piled his big chips in after the river of a board. Brian Nunneley called all-in for 18,200 and Weinman immediately asked "do you have queens full?" which is indeed what Nunneley rolled over with the .
Weinman's for nines full was no good and he shipped over the double. "I had five-six," Paul Gunness mentioned in table chat.
| Brian Nunneley | 53,000 | 53,000 |
| Paul Gunness | 29,000 | 29,000 |
| Daniel Weinman | 21,000 | -22,000  |
Monday, October 11, 2021 6:07 PM Local Time
More Notables in the Mix
| Nathan Gamble | 40,000 | 40,000 |
| Dan Heimiller | 38,000 | 38,000 |
| Chris Vitch | 35,000 | 35,000 |
| John Evans | 33,000 | -300 |
| Joshua Heinzl | 33,000 | 33,000 |
| Chad Eveslage | 29,000 | 29,000 |
| Andrew Kelsall | 29,000 | 4,000 |
| Mike Krasienko | 28,000 | 3,000 |
| Ismael Bojang | 26,000 | 26,000 |
| Matt Grapenthien | 24,000 | 24,000 |
| Wendy Freedman | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Russell Clayton | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Cory Zeidman | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Frankie O'Dell | 18,000 | 18,000 |
| Jon Turner | 18,000 | 18,000 |
| Allan Le | 18,000 | 18,000 |
| Carol Fuchs | 17,000 | 17,000 |
| Roland Israelashvili | 14,000 | 14,000 |
Monday, October 11, 2021 6:02 PM Local Time
Noori Loses a Bunch
2-7 Triple Draw
Michael Noori made it four bets and was called by one opponent. They took one card each and Noori bet, his opponent called. Noori then patted for his opponent to take one and another bet and call followed. On the final draw, Noori patted once more and his table neighbour took one. Noori check-called and mucked when he was shown a .
Also featured on the table is Robbie Strazynski, as the tournament area keeps expanding during the ongoing late registration period.
| Robbie Strazynski | 22,200 | -2,800 |
| Michael Noori | 20,000 | 20,000 |
Monday, October 11, 2021 5:59 PM Local Time
Player Count Continues to Climb
At the start of level 5 the tournament now has 342 total entries/re-entries(A single re-entry is allowed per tournament participant)
Monday, October 11, 2021 5:53 PM Local Time
Roberts Takes One from Becker in Razz
Razz
Johannes Becker: / /
Bentley Roberts: / /
It was Bentley that fired out a bet when the action was discovered on seventh street, prompting a short tank and fold from Becker. With that pot Roberts is at 30,000 chips, while Becker dropped to 27500.
| Bentley Roberts | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| Johannes Becker | 27,500 | 27,500 |
Monday, October 11, 2021 5:53 PM Local Time
Is The Poker Industry Doing Enough For Women? We Find Out @ 2021 WSOP
Monday, October 11, 2021 5:47 PM Local Time
Assorted Betting Discs
| Vladimir Peck | 50,000 | |
| Greg Raymer | 48,000 | 24,000 |
| Daniel Weinman | 43,000 | |
| Gabe Ramos | 34,000 | |
| Aaron Sinukoff | 34,000 | |
| Adam Owen | 30,000 | |
| Gilles Lamy | 28,000 | |
| Shaun Deeb | 27,000 | 12,500 |
| Katherine Fleck | 27,000 | |
| David Moskowitz | 26,000 | |
| Michael Lech | 25,000 | |
| Mihails Morozovs | 24,000 | |
| Anatolii Zyrin | 24,000 | |
| Chino Rheem | 23,000 | -2,500 |
| Jesse Sylvia | 23,000 | |
| Joao Vieira | 21,000 | |
| Mark Gregorich | 19,000 | -2,000 |
| Alex Livingston | 18,000 | |
| Andrew Barber | 18,000 | |
| Carlos Rodriguez | 18,000 | -1,000 |
| Joe McKeehen | 10,000 | |
| Robert Mather | 9,000 | |
| Chris Vitch | 0 | |
Monday, October 11, 2021 5:43 PM Local Time
Papastavrou Chips Up Through Baker
Razz
Jason Papastavrou: / /
Corey Hochman: / /
David "ODB" Baker: / /
David "ODB" Baker raised on third street and was called by John Papastavrou and Corey Hochman. Papastavrou then bet fourth to sixth street with both opponents calling, they checked down seventh. Papastavrou tabled a for an eighty-seven and that won the pot.
| Jason Papastavrou | 33,000 | |
| David "ODB" Baker | 23,000 | |
Monday, October 11, 2021 5:31 PM Local Time
John Evans Returns for the First Time Since His 2019 2nd Place Finish in This Event
Today, we have spotted a poker fan favorite John Evans in the field! After his 2nd Place finish in this same event back in 2019, John was diagnosed with throat cancer. Since then he has been at home engaged in a battle against his illness.
He tells PokerNews that this is his first time back out on the felt since his near-bracelet win at that star-laced WSOP final table back in 2019. He is excited as ever to be back and sends his love to his incredible wife and amazing kids that are watching back home.
Great to see you again, John, and we here at PokerNews look forward to covering your tournaments for many years to come!
| John Evans | 33,300 | 33,300 |
Monday, October 11, 2021 5:13 PM Local Time
Tune Up Your Mental Game With Jared Tendler
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Monday, October 11, 2021 5:10 PM Local Time
Break Time
The players have been sent on their first 15-minute break of the day.
Monday, October 11, 2021 5:06 PM Local Time
Woods Scooped a Big One in Stud Eight
Stud Eight
James Woods: / /
Player A: / /
Player B: / /
James Woods Fired a bet into his two opponents after all three player had received their third hole card face down. Both opponents mucked immediately, and Woods was awarded the pot and flashed queens full of sixes as he tossed his cards towards the muck.
| James Woods | 43,600 | -700 |
Monday, October 11, 2021 4:53 PM Local Time
Updated Chip Counts
| Chino Rheem | 25,500 | |
| Mark Gregorich | 21,000 | |
| Shaun Deeb | 14,500 | |
Monday, October 11, 2021 4:28 PM Local Time
A Few New Faces (Current Chip Counts)
| Robbie Strazynski | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| Andrew Kelsall | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| Greg Raymer | 24,000 | |
Monday, October 11, 2021 4:21 PM Local Time
Perry Green; A True Legend in Poker and Life
Of all those competing today in Event #23: $1,500 Eight Game Mix(6-Handed), one gentleman stands out above the rest, and that is 85-year-old WSOP legend Perry Green!
Perry Green hails from Anchorage Alaska where he lives with his amazing wife of 65 years Gloria. The lovely couple shares 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren! They are very active in the Alaskan community and avid philanthropists as well.
So, besides all those amazing facts, what makes Mr. Green stand out above the rest when it comes to poker? For starters, his first documented cash came back in 1976 at the 7th World Series of Poker where he came in first place in the Ace to Five Draw for $68,300! Since then, Mr. Green has amassed over $1,100,000 in total cashes which ranks him second all-time in the state of Alaska. Amongst his numerous cashes include an incredibly rare feat where Green finished runner-up in three consecutive $10,000 buy in events (Feb. '80, Feb. '81; 2nd place $10k Amarillo Slim's Superbowl of Poker; May '81; 2nd place $10k WSOP Main Event)!
What an amazing poker player and ambassador to the game. A truly legendary human being, we look forward to watching Mr. Green compete in this tournament, as well many more to come!
Monday, October 11, 2021 3:55 PM Local Time
A Few Familiar Faces; Current Chip Counts
| James Woods | 31,700 | |
| Allen Kessler | 24,000 | 24,000 |
| David Williams | 21,000 | 21,000 |
| Nick Guagenti | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Carlos Rodriguez | 19,000 | 19,000 |
| Perry Green | 10,000 | 10,000 |
Monday, October 11, 2021 3:50 PM Local Time
The Entrants Continue to Pour In
With the start of level 2, we are now above 240 entries in the tournament, with players steadily walking in.
Monday, October 11, 2021 3:41 PM Local Time
Who Are the Best Poker Players Without a WSOP Bracelet?
Big names are out in force at the 2021 World Series of Poker, with the eyes of the poker community on some of the best poker players in the world.
They're all in Las Vegas hunting for WSOP glory, but for some this has so far eluded them.
Ahead of this year's Series, PokerNews took a special look at some of the biggest names without a bracelet, including Maria Ho, Jason Koon and Dan Smith.
Read the full article here!
Monday, October 11, 2021 3:10 PM Local Time
The Cards are in the Air!
Day 1 has officially begun! We are currently sitting at 160 entrants, but look for that number to rise until late registration closes at the end of level nine (approx. 9:45pm (PST) local time).