Wednesday, October 20, 2021 11:39 PM Local Time
Schwartz Getting Short
Stud Hi-Lo Regular
Phil Hellmuth: / /
Jake Schwartz: / /
Phil Hellmuth completed and Jake Schwartz called. Schwartz bet on fourth, check-called on fifth, and then bet on sixth and seventh and was called down.
Hellmuth revealed for just ace-queen for high and a ninety-seven low. Schwartz couldn't beat either and Hellmuth dragged the pot.
| Phil Hellmuth | 3,000,000 | 655,000  |
| Jake Schwartz | 300,000 | -650,000  |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 11:30 PM Local Time
Friedman Scoops Hellmuth
Badacey
The action was picked up after the third draw and Phil Hellmuth faced a bet from Adam Friedman. Hellmuth tank-called and mucked when Friedman tabled / for an eight-six low and an eight-six-four-deuce Badugi and scooped the pot.
| Phil Hellmuth | 2,345,000 | -605,000 |
| Adam Friedman | 2,230,000 | 630,000 |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 11:12 PM Local Time
Players on Break
The final three players have decided to take a quick bathroom break and will resume play shortly.
| Phil Hellmuth | 2,950,000 | 350,000 |
| Adam Friedman | 1,600,000 | 50,000 |
| Jake Schwartz | 950,000 | -350,000 |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 11:06 PM Local Time
Friedman Gets a Fold
2-7 Triple Draw
Phil Hellmuth limped under-the-gun and Jake Schwartz completed from the small blind. Adam Friedman checked his option from the big.
Schwartz and Friedman drew three and Hellmuth drew two. Schwartz led out for a bet and only Friedman called.
They both drew two on the second draw and Schwartz bet again. Friedman raised and Schwartz called.
Schwartz drew one on the final draw and Friedman stood pat. Schwartz then check-folded to a bet from Friedman and Friedman scooped the pot without showing.
| Phil Hellmuth | 2,600,000 | 400,000 |
| Adam Friedman | 1,550,000 | 165,000 |
| Jake Schwartz | 1,300,000 | -300,000 |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 10:43 PM Local Time
Schwartz Scoops Hellmuth
Badeucey
Jake Schwartz raised on the button and was three bet by Phil Hellmuth in the big blind. Schwartz called.
Both players drew two and Hellmuth continued for a bet. Schwartz called.
Both players drew one on the second draw and Hellmuth check-called a bet from Schwartz.
Hellmuth took one off on the final draw and Schwartz stood pat. Both players checked on the end.
Schwartz announced "Ten-nine," and tabled / for a nine-dugi and ten-nine low.
Hellmuth mucked and Schwartz scooped the pot.
| Phil Hellmuth | 2,200,000 | -200,000 |
| Jake Schwartz | 1,600,000 | 165,000 |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 10:27 PM Local Time
Level 22 started
Level: 22
Blinds: 0/0
Ante: 0
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 10:12 PM Local Time
Break Time
The players have agreed to take a 12-minute break.
| Phil Hellmuth | 1,955,000 | -345,000 |
| Jake Schwartz | 1,435,000 | -315,000 |
| Adam Friedman | 1,385,000 | -15,000 |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 10:09 PM Local Time
Hellmuth Scoops Schwartz
Badeucey
Phil Hellmuth raised from the small blind and Jake Schwartz called in the big.
Hellmuth drew two and Schwartz drew three. Hellmuth bet and Schwartz called.
Both players then drew two and checked.
Hellmuth stood pat and Schwartz drew one on the final draw. Hellmuth bet and Schwartz raised. Hellmuth quickly called and tabled / for an eight-dugi and eight low — which was good for the entire pot.
| Phil Hellmuth | 2,300,000 | 200,000 |
| Jake Schwartz | 1,750,000 | -100,000 |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 9:53 PM Local Time
Carol Fuchs Eliminated in 4th Place ($77,437)
2-7 Pot-Limit Triple Draw
Carol Fuchs was all-in and at risk versus Adam Friedman. After the final draw, Fuchs tabled for a nine-eight low. Next, Friedman flipped over for a seven-six low and that eliminated Fuchs in 4th place. She took home $77,437 for her efforts.
| Phil Hellmuth | 2,500,000 | 500,000 |
| Jake Schwartz | 1,850,000 | 50,000 |
| Adam Friedman | 1,400,000 | 150,000 |
| Carol Fuchs | 0 | -250,000 |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 9:42 PM Local Time
Updated Counts
| Phil Hellmuth | 2,000,000 | 0 |
| Jake Schwartz | 1,800,000 | 720,000 |
| Adam Friedman | 1,250,000 | -400,000 |
| Carol Fuchs | 250,000 | -250,000 |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 9:29 PM Local Time
Fuchs Scoops Schwartz to Stay Alive
Badacey
Carol Fuchs pushed her remaining chips into the middle and drew one card in the final draw against Jake Schwartz who called and stood pat.
The final card was a great one for Fuchs as she tabled / for a nine-eight low and nine-seven-five-three Badugi and scooped the pot.
With that hand Fuchs now has new life as she chipped up to 500,000 chips.
| Jake Schwartz | 1,080,000 | -420,000 |
| Carol Fuchs | 500,000 | 220,000 |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 9:17 PM Local Time
PokerNews Podcast: Phil Hellmuth Talks 16th Bracelet; Mike Matusow in PHoF?
PokerNews Podcast
On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Jesse Fullen and Chad Holloway come to you from the 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP)!
The biggest story was that of Phil Hellmuth finally breaking through and capturing his record-extending 16th WSOP gold bracelet. Find out what he had to say in his winner interview with the media after his victory.
Other stories include bracelet wins by Chance Kornuth, David "Bakes" Baker, and Ryan "Santasbzack2" Stoker. Plus, you can hear bracelet winner interviews from Jim Collopy, Mike Noori, Anthony Koutsos, and Karolis Sereika.
Finally, find out how PokerNews pissed off Mike Matusow in regards to the Poker Hall of Fame nominations, which leads to Jesse and Chad sharing their thoughts on "The Mouth" as well as the other 10 finalists. Who stands the best chance of being inducted? Find out here.
Listen to the New PokerNews Podcast Here!
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 9:17 PM Local Time
Mike Matusow Eliminated in 5th Place ($56,826)
Badugi
Action folded around to the blinds, where Phil Hellmuth raised from the small and Mike Matusow called all in for his remaining short stack.
Hellmuth and Matusow both drew two and one respectively on the first two draws; however, Hellmuth stood pat on the final draw and Matusow drew one.
Phil Hellmuth:
Mike Matusow: /
Matusow was drawing live, but peeled the — eliminating him in fifth place.
| Phil Hellmuth | 2,000,000 | 400,000 |
| Mike Matusow | 0 | -200,000 |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 9:01 PM Local Time
Friedman Leaves Matusow Short
2-7 Triple Draw
Adam Friedman raised on the button and was called by Mike Matusow in the big blind.
Matusow proceeded to check and call down bets from Friedman after every draw until the final betting round. Friedman drew three on the first, one on the second, and stood pat on the final. Matusow drew two, two, and one respectively.
Matusow showed an and folded facing a final bet from Friedman.
| Adam Friedman | 1,650,000 | 175,000 |
| Mike Matusow | 200,000 | -200,000 |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 8:56 PM Local Time
Matusow Wins One Against Schwartz
2-7 Triple Draw
The action was picked up with Mike Matusow who had fired out a bet after the second draw, and his opponent Jake Schwartz folded. Next, Matusow flipped his cards face-up showing the as he mucked with a smile.
With that pot, Matusow has renewed life with 400,000 chips.
| Jake Schwartz | 1,500,000 | -220,000 |
| Mike Matusow | 400,000 | -15,000 |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 8:41 PM Local Time
Level 21 started
Level: 21
Blinds: 0/0
Ante: 0
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 8:25 PM Local Time
WSOP 2021 | Actor James Woods At The World Series Of Poker! | Interview
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 8:23 PM Local Time
Break Time
The remaining five players have been sent on a 15-minute break.
| Jake Schwartz | 1,720,000 | 0 |
| Adam Friedman | 1,475,000 | 0 |
| Phil Hellmuth | 800,000 | 800,000 |
| Mike Matusow | 415,000 | 415,000 |
| Carol Fuchs | 280,000 | 280,000 |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 8:20 PM Local Time
Schwartz Scoops Adams
Stud Eight or Better
Jake Schwartz: / /
Adam Friedman: / /
Jake Schwartz completed and was called by Adam Friedman. Schwartz bet on every street and was called until seventh, wherein both players checked.
Schwartz tabled and Friedman mucked — awarding the pot to Schwartz.
| Jake Schwartz | 1,720,000 | 165,000 |
| Adam Friedman | 1,475,000 | 155,000 |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 7:52 PM Local Time
Fuchs Scoops Friedman and Hellmuth
Badacey
The action was picked up after the final draw and it was Adam Friedman that fired out a bet. Phil Hellmuth whirled his cards directly into the muck, but Carol Fuchs opted to make the call for her last few remaining chips. Then, Fuchs tabled her / for an eight-six low and a three-card seven-five-deuce-Badugi and scooped the entire pot and survived her all-in.
| Phil Hellmuth | 1,830,000 | -70,000 |
| Adam Friedman | 1,320,000 | -380,000 |
| Carol Fuchs | 525,000 | 270,000 |