Saturday, October 23, 2021 2:47 AM Local Time
Charles Sinn Holds Commanding Lead at Final Table of $1,500 Razz; Yuri Dzivielevski, David "ODB" Baker Still in the Hunt
It took until the last hand of a grueling 10-hour day, but the final table of Event #42: $1,500 Razz has been set.
Charles Sinn will take 2,345,000 and a comfortable chip lead into his first WSOP final table. Sinn leads second-place Brett Feldman (1,230,000) by more than one million chips.
Sinn and Feldman have never won a WSOP bracelet, but the final table is full of players who have accomplished that goal. Matt Grapenthien (1,215,000), Yuri Dzivielevski (1,015,000), Bradley Ruben (855,000), and David "ODB" Baker will all look to add another bracelet to their collection tomorrow. Baker built a sizeable chip lead over the rest of the field during the day, being the first to break the million-chip barrier, but fell back toward the bottom of the leaderboard at 180,000.
Final Table Seat Draw
| Table | Seat | Player | Chip Count |
|---|
| 1 | 1 | Alex Livingston | 860,000 |
| 1 | 2 | David "ODB" Baker | 180,000 |
| 1 | 3 | Charles Sinn | 2,345,000 |
| 1 | 4 | Hassan Kamoei | 80,000 |
| 1 | 5 | Yuri Dzivielevski | 1,015,000 |
| 1 | 6 | Bradley Ruben | 855,000 |
| 1 | 7 | Brett Feldman | 1,230,000 |
| 1 | 8 | Matt Grapenthien | 1,215,000 |
Day 2 began with 98 players out of a starting field of 311 with their sights on making the money. Daniel Negreanu, Ari Engel, and Matt Waxman were all eliminated before the money bubble burst. The unfortunate bubble-boy was Reza Golestani, who fell in 48th place.
Once the bubble burst, David "Bakes" Baker (46th), Day 1 chip leader Ariel Shefer (44th), Anthony Zinno (41st), reigning WSOP Player of the Year Robert Campbell (39th), and Ryan Riess (27th) all found their way to the payout desk. Actor James Woods made it to 20th place before he was knocked out in a double-elimination along with Tom McCormick by Feldman.
Play will resume at 2 p.m. PST on Saturday inside the Mothership in the Amazon Room. A new champion will be crowned by the end of the day, and PokerNews will be on hand to provide all the live updates.
Saturday, October 23, 2021 2:22 AM Local Time
End-of-Day Chip Counts
| Charles Sinn | 2,345,000 | 145,000  |
| Brett Feldman | 1,230,000 | -355,000  |
| Matt Grapenthien | 1,215,000 | -35,000 |
| Yuri Dzivielevski | 1,015,000 | 290,000 |
| Alex Livingston | 860,000 | -140,000 |
| Bradley Ruben | 855,000 | 0 |
| David "ODB" Baker | 180,000 | -20,000 |
| Hassan Kamoei | 80,000 | -165,000 |
Saturday, October 23, 2021 2:21 AM Local Time
Play Has Ended
With the elimination of Jose Paz-Gutierrez, Day 2 has come to an end. The remaining eight players will return for the final table Saturday at 2 p.m. PST.
Stay tuned for a full recap and chip counts.
Saturday, October 23, 2021 2:20 AM Local Time
Jose Paz-Gutierrez Eliminated in 9th Place ($6,801)
Jose Paz-Gutierrez: / /
Bradley Ruben: / /
On the last hand of the night, Jose Paz-Gutierrez went all in against Bradley Ruben. Paz-Gutierrez finished with an 8-7, while Ruben made a 7-6-3-2-A to bring the tournament down to the final table.
"I have a plane to catch tomorrow," Paz-Gutierrez said as he congratulated the rest of the table.
| Bradley Ruben | 855,000 | 510,000 |
| Jose Paz-Gutierrez | 0 | -385,000 |
Saturday, October 23, 2021 2:14 AM Local Time
Final Table Draw
| Table | Seat | Player | Chip Count |
|---|
| 1 | 1 | Alex Livingston | 1,750,000 |
| 1 | 2 | David "ODB" Baker | 185,000 |
| 1 | 3 | Charles Sinn | 1,800,000 |
| 1 | 4 | Hassan Kamoei | 210,000 |
| 1 | 5 | Yuri Dzivielevski | 1,100,000 |
| 1 | 6 | Bradley Ruben | 585,000 |
| 1 | 7 | Brett Feldman | 1,305,000 |
| 1 | 8 | Matt Grapenthien | 985,000 |
| 1 | 9 | Jose Paz-Gutierrez | 285,000 |
Saturday, October 23, 2021 2:09 AM Local Time
Jason Papastavrou Eliminated in 10th Place ($5,482)
Jason Papastavrou: / /
Charles Sinn: / /
Charles Sinn bet out on sixth street and Jason Papastavrou called. Sinn bet again on seventh, and Papastavrou put his remaining chips in the middle.
Sinn opened up for 8-7-6-2-A, while Papastavrou showed , pairing his six and making 8-7-6-5-A to hit the rail.
The remaining nine players are now redrawing for the unofficial final table and will play out the four minutes left on the clock before bagging for the night.
| Charles Sinn | 2,200,000 | 275,000 |
| Jason Papastavrou | 0 | -875,000 |
Saturday, October 23, 2021 2:04 AM Local Time
Grapenthien Takes From Sinn
Charles Sinn completed, and then called a raise from Matt Grapenthien.
Charles Sinn: /
Matt Grapenthien: /
Grapenthien called bets on fourth through sixth street, before both players checked on seventh. Grapenthien caught a 8-7-6-5-3 to add a sizeable pot to his stack.
| Charles Sinn | 1,925,000 | -125,000 |
| Matt Grapenthien | 1,250,000 | 725,000 |
Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:59 AM Local Time
Dzivielevski Forces a Fold From Baker
Yuri Dzivielevski: / /
David "ODB" Baker: / /
David "ODB" Baker was the bring-in with the and called after Yuri Dzivielevski completed. Baker called again on fourth street, then led out on fifth.
Dzivielevski called before taking the lead again on sixth and seventh. Baker called on sixth but folded his hand on seventh.
| Yuri Dzivielevski | 725,000 | -210,000 |
| David "ODB" Baker | 200,000 | -65,000 |
Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:43 AM Local Time
Paz-Gutierrez Doubles Up Kamoei
Jose Paz-Gutierrez completed and called the all-in bet from Hassan Kamoei.
Hassan Kamoei: / /
Jose Paz-Gutierrez: / /
Paz-Gutierrez could not catch up, as Kamoei's 9-7-4-2-A was good enough to double up.
| Jose Paz-Gutierrez | 385,000 | -65,000 |
| Hassan Kamoei | 245,000 | 20,000 |
Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:36 AM Local Time
Livingston Wins Big Off Paz-Gutierrez
Alex Livingston: / /
Jose Paz-Gutierrez: / /
Picking up the action on sixth street, Jose Paz-Gutierrez bet and Alex Livingston raised. Paz-Gutierrez called, then checked dark on seventh.
Livingston put out another bet and Paz-Gutierrez called. Livingston showed for 8-6-5-3-2 to win the pot.
"Big pot," Paz-Gutierrez said.
"Very big pot," Livingston replied.
| Alex Livingston | 1,000,000 | 550,000 |
| Jose Paz-Gutierrez | 450,000 | 170,000 |
Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:30 AM Local Time
Rafael Rovira Eliminated in 11th Place ($5,482)
Rafael Rovira was all in on fifth street, needing some help against Yuri Dzivielevski.
Rafael Rovira: / /
Yuri Dzivielevski: / /
Dzivielevski finished with a 7-5-4-3-2, and Rovira's run came to an end in 11th place.
| Yuri Dzivielevski | 935,000 | 185,000 |
| Rafael Rovira | 0 | -285,000 |
Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:24 AM Local Time
Kamoei Doubles Through Dzivielevski
Hassan Kamoei: / /
Yuri Dzivielevski: / /
Yuri Dzivielevski bet on fourth street and was called by Hassan Kamoei. Dzivielevski bet again on fifth, and Kamoei called for the rest of his chips.
Dzivielevski made for 8-6-4-2-A. Kamoei bent his last card and flipped over a to go along with and make 8-5-4-3-A and double up.
| Yuri Dzivielevski | 750,000 | -180,000 |
| Hassan Kamoei | 225,000 | -85,000 |
Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:08 AM Local Time
Level 25 started
Level: 25
Blinds: 0/0
Ante: 0
Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:07 AM Local Time
Chip Counts as Level 24 Ends
| Charles Sinn | 2,050,000 | 150,000 |
| Brett Feldman | 1,585,000 | -165,000 |
| Yuri Dzivielevski | 930,000 | 455,000 |
| Jason Papastavrou | 875,000 | 120,000 |
| Matt Grapenthien | 525,000 | -375,000 |
| Alex Livingston | 450,000 | 0 |
| Bradley Ruben | 345,000 | -145,000 |
| Hassan Kamoei | 310,000 | -40,000 |
| Rafael Rovira | 285,000 | -15,000 |
| Jose Paz-Gutierrez | 280,000 | 110,000 |
| David "ODB" Baker | 265,000 | -385,000 |
Saturday, October 23, 2021 1:00 AM Local Time
Livingston Doubles Rovira, Gets Some Back
Rafael Rovira: / /
Alex Livingston: / /
Alex Livingston completed and Rafael Rovira raised. Livingston called, then both players got it all in on fourth street.
Livingston ended up with for jack-low, while Rovira had for 10-9-4-2-A to double up.
The same two players tangled in the next pot, as well.
Rafael Rovira: / /
Alex Livingston: / /
Livingston and Rovira went heads-up to seventh street, where Livingston put out a bet and Rovira called. Livingston turned over for 8-6-5-4-A, and Rovira mucked.
"Nice hand," David Baker said.
"Thanks. I needed it," Livingston replied.
| Alex Livingston | 450,000 | -220,000 |
| Rafael Rovira | 300,000 | -75,000 |
Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:43 AM Local Time
John Cover Eliminated in 12th Place ($4,537)
John Cover: / /
Matt Grapenthien: / /
John Cover completed before Matt Grapenthien raised. Cover called all in and his board ran out . Grapenthien had for 9-7-6-4-3.
"It's almost over," Cover said when turning over the jack. "Now it's over," a tablemate said when he paired his queen.
| Matt Grapenthien | 900,000 | 265,000 |
| John Cover | 0 | -190,000 |
Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:38 AM Local Time
Bryan Micon Eliminated in 13th Place ($4,537)
After surviving a previous all-in by making 6-4-3-2-A on seventh street, Bryan Micon committed his last 125,000 chips against Brett Feldman.
Bryan Micon:
Brett Feldman:
Micon could not catch a lower hand than Feldman's made 8-7-5-4-A, and hit the rail in 13th place.
| Brett Feldman | 1,750,000 | 675,000 |
| Bryan Micon | 0 | -300,000 |
Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:27 AM Local Time
Sinn Raises a King, Adds to his Stack
Brett Feldman was the bring-in with a king, and Charles Sinn completed with a king of his own showing. Bryan Micon raised a nine, and the other two players called. Feldman then folded to a bet on fourth, leaving the action heads-up.
Charles Sinn: /
Bryan Micon: /
Micon bet on fifth street, then check-called sixth and seventh before mucking his hand as Sinn turned over his 8-7-6-3-A adding another big pot to his stack.
| Charles Sinn | 1,900,000 | 245,000 |
| Bryan Micon | 105,000 | -195,000 |
Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:20 AM Local Time
Livingston Sets the Trap, Baker Doesn't Bite
Alex Livingston: / /
David "ODB" Baker: / /
Alex Livingston bet on fourth and fifth streets before slowing down with a check on sixth. David "ODB" Baker bet and Livingston called.
Livingston checked again on seventh and, after a brief pause, Baker checked behind. "I already had the wheel. I was hoping you bet," Livingston said, showing .
| Alex Livingston | 670,000 | 175,000 |
| David "ODB" Baker | 650,000 | -180,000 |
Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:07 AM Local Time
Level 24 started
Level: 24
Blinds: 0/0
Ante: 0