Wednesday, October 27, 2021 8:42 PM Local Time
Becker Takes from Dirksen
Johannes Becker raised to 50,000 from the small blind and Dustin Dirksen called from the big blind.
Becker drew two cards and Dirksen took one.
Becker checked after the draw and Dirksen bet 55,000. Becker three-bet to 325,000 and Dirksen called.
Becker turned over for the number five to take a big pot and leave Dirksen short.
| Benny Glaser | 2,900,000 | -100,000  |
| Johannes Becker | 2,300,000 | 300,000  |
| Farzad Bonyadi | 1,700,000 | -100,000 |
| Dustin Dirksen | 370,000 | -245,000 |
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 8:26 PM Local Time
Bonyadi Building
Benny Glaser raised to 75,000 from the small blind and Farzad Bonyadi called from the big.
Both players drew two and Glaser checked — prompting a 260,000 bet from Bonyadi.
Glaser called and Bonyadi tabled , which was good as Glaser mucked upon seeing the hand.
| Benny Glaser | 3,000,000 | -400,000 |
| Farzad Bonyadi | 1,800,000 | 400,000 |
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 8:22 PM Local Time
Dirksen Chips Up
Dustin Dirksen raised to 60,000 from under the gun and Johannes Becker called from the big blind.
Becker took two cards and Dirksen drew one.
Becker check-called Dirksen's bet of 100,000 after the draw. Dirksen showed for a nine-seven to take an important pot.
| Benny Glaser | 3,400,000 | 0 |
| Johannes Becker | 2,000,000 | -100,000 |
| Farzad Bonyadi | 1,400,000 | 0 |
| Dustin Dirksen | 615,000 | 255,000 |
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 8:04 PM Local Time
Becker Wins; Dirksen Getting Short
Dustin Dirksen raised to 60,000 from the button and Johannes Becker called from the big blind.
Becker took one card and Dirksen stood pat.
After the draw, Becker fired 165,000 and Dirksen called. Becker tabled and Dirksen mucked the losing hand.
| Benny Glaser | 3,400,000 | -300,000 |
| Johannes Becker | 2,100,000 | 200,000 |
| Farzad Bonyadi | 1,400,000 | 100,000 |
| Dustin Dirksen | 360,000 | -225,000 |
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:57 PM Local Time
Dirksen Mucks Ducks
Farzad Bonyadi raised to 60,000 on the button and was three-bet to 225,000 by Dustin Dirksen in the big blind.
Undeterred, Bonyadi four-bet to 750,000. Dirksen quickly gave up his hand and revealed three deuces as he mucked.
| Farzad Bonyadi | 1,300,000 | 310,000 |
| Dustin Dirksen | 585,000 | -200,000 |
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:56 PM Local Time
Dirksen Beats Bonyadi
Dustin Dirksen raised to 60,000 from under the gun and Farzad Bonyadi called from the small blind.
Bonyadi drew one and Dirksen stood pat. Both players checked after the draw.
Dirksen turned over to beat Bonyadi's .
| Benny Glaser | 3,700,000 | -200,000 |
| Johannes Becker | 1,900,000 | 0 |
| Farzad Bonyadi | 990,000 | 350,000 |
| Dustin Dirksen | 785,000 | -140,000 |
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:39 PM Local Time
Glaser Extends His Lead
Benny Glaser raised to 65,000 on the button and was called by Farzad Bonyadi in the small blind Johannes Becker in the big.
All three players drew one.
It was checked to Glaser, who bet 275,000. Bonyadi and Becker both folded and Glaser took down the pot.
| Benny Glaser | 3,900,000 | 100,000 |
| Johannes Becker | 1,900,000 | -100,000 |
| Farzad Bonyadi | 640,000 | 65,000 |
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:30 PM Local Time
Becker Folds to Dirksen
Johannes Becker raised to 50,000 from under the gun and Dustin Dirksen three-bet to 175,000 from the button. The blinds got out of the way and Becker called.
Both players drew one card.
Becker checked the draw and Dirksen fired 250,000. Becker mucked his hand and Dirksen grabbed an important pot in four-handed play.
| Benny Glaser | 3,800,000 | 200,000 |
| Johannes Becker | 2,000,000 | -100,000 |
| Dustin Dirksen | 925,000 | 15,000 |
| Farzad Bonyadi | 575,000 | -190,000 |
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:22 PM Local Time
2021 WSOP Streaming Exclusively on PokerGO
PokerGO WSOP
The 2021 World Series of Poker is in full swing, and PokerGO is live streaming many of the events.
PokerGO has partnered with CBS Sports Network to provide WSOP coverage with the likes of Lon McEachern, Norman Chad, and Jamie Kerstetter returning to the WSOP broadcast booth this year, along with PokerNews Podcast co-host Jeff Platt from time to time.
CBS Sports Network will televise 16 pre-produced and edited episodes of the 2021 World Series of Poker Main Event, after striking a multi-year deal earlier this year. This deal sees coverage of the WSOP Main Event return to its original broadcast partner after featuring on CBS Sports Spectacular in the mid-1970s.
All 16 episodes will be televised following the conclusion of the tournament.
PokerGO will provide live streaming duties of the World Championship event starting on Day 1A (November 4) until the end on November 17, except Day 1B (November 5).
Away from the Main Event, there will be additional coverage of more than two dozen tournaments thru November 23, 2021. They include the $50,000 Poker Players Championship and the $250,000 Super High Roller.
Here's a look at the remaining PokerGO live-stream schedule:
| Date | Event |
|---|
| Wednesday, October 27 | Event #49: $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship |
| Saturday, October 30 | Event #53: $25,000 8-Handed High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha |
| Friday, November 5 | Event #60: $50,000 Poker Players Championship |
| Thursday, November 19 | Event #79: $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty |
| Saturday: November 20 | Event #82: $250,000 Super High Roller |
| Monday, November 22 | Event #85: $50,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold'em |
| Tuesday, November 23 | Event #87: $100,000 High Roller |
*Dates, times, and specific events of this schedule are subject to change.
Remember, poker fans can catch live updates from every single bracelet event from start to finish right here on PokerNews. Make sure to bookmark the 2021 World Series of Poker Hub, with all the reporting, news, interviews, and more from Las Vegas.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:18 PM Local Time
Level 20 started
Level: 20
Blinds: 10,000/25,000
Ante: 35,000
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:04 PM Local Time
Player Break
Players are now on a 10-minute break.
| Benny Glaser | 3,600,000 | 200,000 |
| Johannes Becker | 2,100,000 | 100,000 |
| Dustin Dirksen | 910,000 | -10,000 |
| Farzad Bonyadi | 765,000 | -335,000 |
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:55 PM Local Time
Glaser Calls Dirksen Four-Bet
Dustin Dirksen raised to 50,000 from under the gun and Benny Glaser three-bet to 175,000. Dirksen four-bet to 375,000 and Glaser called.
Both players stood pat and checked the draw.
Dirksen turned over , but Glaser had for the nine-low to take the pot.
| Benny Glaser | 3,400,000 | 400,000 |
| Johannes Becker | 2,000,000 | -100,000 |
| Farzad Bonyadi | 1,100,000 | 100,000 |
| Dustin Dirksen | 920,000 | -380,000 |
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:38 PM Local Time
Bonyadi Back to a Million
Johannes Becker raised to 40,000 under-the-gun and Farzad Bonyadi called from the big blind.
Bonyadi drew two and Becker drew one.
Both players checked and Bonyadi showed . Becker mucked and Bonyadi dragged the pot.
| Johannes Becker | 2,100,000 | 0 |
| Farzad Bonyadi | 1,000,000 | 145,000 |
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:32 PM Local Time
Glaser Back Above 3 Million
Dustin Dirksen raised to 50,000 from early position and Benny Glaser three-bet to 175,000. Dirksen called and drew one. Glaser stood pat.
Dirksen checked after the draw and Glaser fired 230,000. Dirksen folded quickly and Glaser chipped back above the 3 million mark.
| Benny Glaser | 3,000,000 | -100,000 |
| Dustin Dirksen | 1,300,000 | -100,000 |
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:27 PM Local Time
PokerNews Podcast: Phil Ivey & Tom Dwan Play Hustler Casino Live, Recent WSOP Winners
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)!
In this episode, they first talk about Phil Ivey and Tom Dwan making their Hustler Casino Live debut when they participated in a wild $200/$400 NLH cash game against players like Matt Berkey and Garrett Adelstein. How did they do? Find out in this episode.
They then recap all the recent WSOP bracelet winners including post-victory interviews with Kevin Gerhart, Carlos Chang, and Bradley Ruben, as well as talk about Gediminas Uselis winning the MSPT Venetian $1,600 Main Event for $325,428 and Jeff Platt making a deep run in Event #43: $1,000 Double Stack.
Finally, Chad offers a "Where Are They Now" update on 2009 WSOP bracelet winner Jerrod Ankenman, who was a pioneer of mathematics in poker and even co-wrote the poker book The Mathematics of Poker alongside Bill Chen.
Click here to listen to the new PN Podcast!
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:26 PM Local Time
Bonyadi Shoves
Farzad Bonyadi raised to 50,000 on the button and was three-bet to 150,000 by Dustin Dirksen in the big blind. Bonyadi called.
Dirksen stood pat and Bonyadi drew one.
Dirksen checked and Bonyadi shoved for 465,000. Dirksen folded after a bit of thought and Bonyadi scooped the pot.
| Dustin Dirksen | 1,400,000 | -300,000 |
| Farzad Bonyadi | 855,000 | -95,000 |
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:15 PM Local Time
Jake Schwartz Eliminated in 5th Place ($72,185)
Johannes Becker raised to 40,000 from early position and Jake Schwartz shoved for 325,000. Becker was the lone caller.
Schwartz drew one and Becker stood pat.
Jake Schwartz: /
Johannes Becker:
Becker had the jack-low and Schwartz was live but he peeled a . The pair was enough to eliminate Schwartz from the tournament in fifth place for $72,185.
| Johannes Becker | 2,100,000 | 600,000 |
| Jake Schwartz | 0 | -395,000 |
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:08 PM Local Time
WSOP 2021 | Le Wins World Series $10k PLO For 2nd Time! | Interview
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 5:59 PM Local Time
Glaser Scoops a Big One From Becker
Benny Glaser opened to 50,000 on the button and Johannes Becker three-bet to 250,000 from the big blind. Glaser called.
Becker stood pat and Glaser drew one.
Becker checked to Glaser, who bet 330,000. Becker thought it over and placed a call into the middle and Glaser showed . It was good, as Becker mucked, and Glaser scooped the pot.
| Benny Glaser | 3,100,000 | 500,000 |
| Johannes Becker | 1,500,000 | -400,000 |
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 5:47 PM Local Time
Schwartz Getting Short
Jake Schwartz raised to 40,000 and Benny Glaser raised to 130,000 from the button. Schwartz called.
Glaser stood pat and Schwartz drew one.
Schwartz checked the draw and Glaser fired 395,000. A quick fold was made and Glaser extended his lead.
| Benny Glaser | 2,600,000 | 300,000 |
| Jake Schwartz | 395,000 | -154,000 |