Friday, October 22, 2021 12:24 AM Local Time
Five Players Return For a Chance at WSOP Gold in Event #39: Pot-Limit Omaha
Day 2 has come to a close and just five players remain in Event #39: Pot-Limit Omaha. It's Josh Arieh (6,330,000) who bagged the chip lead heading into the final day on Friday.
The remaining players will compete for the $204,766 first-place prize and a coveted WSOP gold bracelet. The other players to bag are Ivan Deyra (5,110,000), Gabriel Andrade (1,400,000), Tommy Le (5,300,000), and Robert Blair (2,450,000).
Seat Draw Day 3 Event #39: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha
Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count |
1 | Robert Blair | United States | 2,450,000 |
2 | Tommy Le | United States | 5,300,000 |
3 | Josh Arieh | United States | 6,330,000 |
4 | Ivan Deyra | France | 5,110,000 |
5 | Gabriel Andrade | Ecuador | 1,400,000 |
Bustouts came at a rapid pace to start the day. The field was whittled down to 16 within the first five hours of play. From then on, the action slowed to a crawl. It took another three hours of play to get to the unofficial final table. Those who fell short of the final five players included Ashor Ochana (9th - $15,842), Charles Wilt (8th - $20,371), Lior Abudi (7th - $26,603), and Nitesh Rawtani (6th - $35,278).
Remaining Payouts
Place | Prize (in USD) |
1 | $204,766 |
2 | $126,549 |
3 | $89,968 |
4 | $64,890 |
5 | $47,429 |
Day 3 will resume at 4 p.m. on October 22 and you can watch the PokerGO stream starting at 5 p.m. local time. Follow all the action on PokerNews for the conclusion of this event and our continuing coverage of the World Series of Poker.
Friday, October 22, 2021 12:14 AM Local Time
End of Day 2 Chip Counts
Josh Arieh | 6,330,000 | 530,000 |
Tommy Le | 5,300,000 | 2,600,000 |
Ivan Deyra | 5,110,000 | 0 |
Robert Blair | 2,450,000 | 100,000 |
Gabriel Andrade | 1,400,000 | -200,000 |
Friday, October 22, 2021 12:13 AM Local Time
Nitesh Rawtani Eliminated in 6th Place ($35,278)
Nitesh Rawtani got his short stack all in to the middle after the flop of and was called by Ivan Deyra.
Rawtani had the but was up against it as Deyra had the for trips.
The turn was the and the river the and Rawtani's night was over after having been chip leader at the final table.
Ivan Deyra | 5,110,000 | -90,000 |
Nitesh Rawtani | 0 | -650,000 |
Friday, October 22, 2021 12:05 AM Local Time
Arieh Doubles Through Rawtani
Josh Arieh raised to 160,000 from the button and both Ivan Deyra and Nitesh Rawtani called from the blinds.
Things escalated quickly on the flop. Arieh bet 250,000, Deyra folded and Rawtani bet the pot. Arieh instantly potted right back and Rawtani called to put Arieh at risk.
Josh Arieh:
Nitesh Rawtani:
Arieh flopped a set of jacks and Rawtani had a combo draw. The turn was the giving Arieh a full house, but Rawtani still had outs to a straight flush. The river brought the and Arieh was awarded the pot.
Josh Arieh | 5,800,000 | 3,650,000 |
Nitesh Rawtani | 650,000 | -2,800,000 |
Thursday, October 21, 2021 11:50 PM Local Time
Andrade Stays Alive
Gabriel Andrade moved all in for his remaining 800,000 over a raise to 225,000 from Nitesh Rawtani and Rawtani called it.
Gabriel Andrade:
Nitesh Rawtani:
The flop came . The turn was the and the river the to confirm the double up for Andrade.
Nitesh Rawtani | 3,450,000 | -1,250,000 |
Gabriel Andrade | 1,600,000 | -1,100,000 |
Thursday, October 21, 2021 11:20 PM Local Time
Level 27 started
Level: 27
Blinds: 40,000/80,000
Ante: 80,000
Thursday, October 21, 2021 11:20 PM Local Time
Deyra's Hot Streak Continues
The flop read in a three-way pot. All three players checked.
The turn was the . From the big blind, Gabriel Andrade bet 275,000, Ivan Deyra called from the button, as did Nitesh Rawtani from the small blind.
The river came the . It checked to Deyra on the button, who cut out a big bet of 1,175,000. Rawtani called, and Andrade quickly folded.
Deyra showed the for the nut flush and took down the large pot.
Ivan Deyra | 5,200,000 | 1,800,000 |
Nitesh Rawtani | 4,700,000 | -850,000 |
Gabriel Andrade | 2,700,000 | -535,000 |
Thursday, October 21, 2021 10:59 PM Local Time
Deyra Makes Quads
On the flop, Robert Blair bet 225,000 and Ivan Deyra called.
The turn was the and Deyra check-called a bet of 600,000 from Blair.
Deyra led out for 325,000 on the river and Blair called.
Deyra turned over for flopped quads to take down the pot.
Ivan Deyra | 3,400,000 | 1,560,000 |
Robert Blair | 2,350,000 | 80,000 |
Thursday, October 21, 2021 10:50 PM Local Time
Lior Abudi Eliminated in 7th Place ($26,603)
From the button, Nitesh Rawtani raised, Lior Abudi three-bet from the big blind, and Rawtani called.
The flop came . Abudi bet pot and was raised until he was all in which he called.
Abudi had aces with the but he was in trouble as he had been out flopped by the two-pair of Rawtani.
The turn was the and the river came the to not help Abudi and just like that he was sent home in seventh place.
Nitesh Rawtani | 5,550,000 | 1,550,000 |
Lior Abudi | 0 | -2,975,000 |
Thursday, October 21, 2021 10:41 PM Local Time
Charles Wilt Eliminated in 8th Place ($20,371)
Gabriel Andrade raised to 150,000 and was called by Robert Blair, Tommy Le, and Charles Wilt.
On the flop, Wilt bet the pot for 690,000 and Andrade shoved. Wilt called and he was at risk.
Charles Wilt:
Gabriel Andrade:
Wilt was on a flush draw, while Andrade flopped a straight. The turn was the and the river was the , eliminating Wilt. He picks up more than $20,000 for his efforts.
Gabriel Andrade | 3,235,000 | 1,410,000 |
Charles Wilt | 0 | -1,230,000 |
Thursday, October 21, 2021 10:30 PM Local Time
Ashor Ochana Eliminated in 9th Place ($15,842)
Ashor Ochana was all in preflop holding the against the of Robert Blair.
The board ran out and Ochana became the first elimination in well over an hour after Blair made a straight.
Robert Blair | 2,270,000 | 1,170,000 |
Ashor Ochana | 0 | -1,575,000 |
Thursday, October 21, 2021 10:17 PM Local Time
Updated Final Table Chip Counts
Nitesh Rawtani | 4,000,000 | -800,000 |
Lior Abudi | 2,975,000 | 100,000 |
Tommy Le | 2,700,000 | 600,000 |
Josh Arieh | 2,150,000 | -70,000 |
Ivan Deyra | 1,840,000 | -660,000 |
Gabriel Andrade | 1,825,000 | 275,000 |
Ashor Ochana | 1,575,000 | -350,000 |
Charles Wilt | 1,230,000 | 180,000 |
Robert Blair | 1,100,000 | -1,825,000 |
Thursday, October 21, 2021 10:17 PM Local Time
Level 26 started
Level: 26
Blinds: 30,000/60,000
Ante: 60,000
Thursday, October 21, 2021 9:59 PM Local Time
Break Time
Players are now on a 20-minute break.
Thursday, October 21, 2021 9:57 PM Local Time
Arieh Doubles
From the cutoff, Tommy Le raised to 150,000. Josh Arieh three-bet to 500,000 from the button. Charles Wilt bet the pot from the small blind which was enough to put Arieh all in and he called.
Josh Arieh:
Charles Wilt:
The flop came to give Arieh two-pair and Wilt a lot of outs. The turn was the and thee river was the to secure a double up for Arieh.
Josh Arieh | 2,220,000 | 1,270,000 |
Charles Wilt | 1,050,000 | -850,000 |
Thursday, October 21, 2021 9:51 PM Local Time
Ochana Jams the Turn
Ashor Ochana limped on the button and Gabriel Andrade made it 250,000 to go. Ochana called and they saw the flop.
Andrade fired 175,000 and Ochana called. On the turn , Ochana led out this time for an all-in bet of 875,000 and Andrade mucked his hand.
Ashor Ochana | 1,925,000 | 655,000 |
Gabriel Andrade | 1,550,000 | -625,000 |
Thursday, October 21, 2021 9:48 PM Local Time
Rawtani Chipping Up
Josh Arieh raised to 125,000 and Charles Wilt and Nitesh Rawtani both called.
On the flop, Arieh bet 225,000 and Wilt called. Rawtani then raised to 800,000 and won the pot.
On the next hand, Arieh limped in for 50,000, as did Wilt and Rawtani popped it to 650,000 to take it down.
Nitesh Rawtani | 4,800,000 | 1,150,000 |
Charles Wilt | 1,900,000 | -400,000 |
Josh Arieh | 950,000 | -400,000 |
Thursday, October 21, 2021 9:35 PM Local Time
Ochana Gains Needed Chips
Josh Arieh raised to 125,000 from the cutoff. Ashor Ochana three-bet to 350,000 from the big blind and Arieh called.
The flop came . Ochana led for 300,000, Arieh took a moment and folded to give Ochana some needed chips.
Josh Arieh | 1,350,000 | -350,000 |
Ashor Ochana | 1,270,000 | 70,000 |
Thursday, October 21, 2021 9:23 PM Local Time
Blair Wins a Small One
Robert Blair raised to 125,000 and he was called by Charles Wilt, Josh Arieh, and Ashor Ochana.
On the flop, action checked to Blair who bet 420,000 to take it down.
Robert Blair | 2,925,000 | 550,000 |
Thursday, October 21, 2021 9:20 PM Local Time
First Pot Goes to Andrade
Five players saw the turn. Gabriel Andrade bet 150,000 and everyone else folded.
"Easy game," said Andrade.
Gabriel Andrade | 2,175,000 | 375,000 |