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2021 52nd Annual World Series of Poker The Official WSOP Live Updates

Friday, October 22, 2021 to Friday, October 22, 2021

Event #44: 6-Handed Limit Hold'em

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  • Buy-in: $3,000
  • Prizepool: $432,540
  • Entries: 162
  • Remaining: 0

EVENT UPDATES

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Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:57 PM Local Time
Level 24 started
Level: 24
Blinds: 25,000/50,000
Ante: 0
Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:45 PM Local Time
Break Time

The level has come to an end and the players are going on a 10-minute break.

Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:36 PM Local Time
Erickson Caught Bluffing

Kevin Erickson raised on the button and Ken Deng re-raised from the big blind. Erickson called and the dealer spread the     flop. Deng continued with a bet and Erickson called to see the   on the turn.

Deng fired out another bet and Erickson stuck around for the   on the river. Deng checked the river and Erickson seized the opportunity to make a bet. Deng made the call and Erickson showed    for a missed straight draw. Deng held    for ace-high and was awarded the pot.

Ken Deng2,100,000400,000
Kevin Erickson760,000-340,000
Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:34 PM Local Time
Hsiung Flops Broadway Versus Erickson

Kevin Erickson raised in the small blind and Kenny Hsiung called in the big blind.

Hsiung called Erickson's bet on the     flop.

The   came on the turn and Hsiung raised to Erickson's bet which saw a call.

The   completed the board and Erickson check-called.

Hsiung showed    for the flopped Broadway and collected the pot.

Ryan Hansen1,800,000100,000
Ken Deng1,700,0000
Kenny Hsiung1,300,000430,000
Kevin Erickson1,100,000-600,000
Kosei Ichinose585,000-20,000
Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:26 PM Local Time
Ichinose Falls to the Short Stack

Kosei Ichinose raised from under the gun and was called by Ken Deng in the big blind. The flop fell     and Deng checked to Ichinose who continued with a bet. Deng called and the   landed on the turn.

Both players checked and the   completed the board. Deng led out with a bet and Ichinose quickly laid his hand down.

In the next hand, Kenny Hsiung raised on the button and Ichinose called. Hsiung continued with a bet on the flop and Ichinose quickly folded again.

Ken Deng1,700,000200,000
Kenny Hsiung870,00080,000
Kosei Ichinose605,000-240,000
Playtika - Jason Alexander
Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:11 PM Local Time
Hansen Evens With Erickson

Kevin Erickson raised in the hijack and Ryan Hansen defended the big blind.

Hansen check-called on the     flop.

The   turn saw Hansen check-call and the   completed the board. Hansen led and Erickson called.

Hansen showed    for the best hand and took the pot to even in chips with Erickson.

Ryan Hansen1,700,000400,000
Kevin Erickson1,700,000-200,000
Ken Deng1,500,0000
Kosei Ichinose845,000-20,000
Kenny Hsiung790,0000
Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:09 PM Local Time
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Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:05 PM Local Time
Deng Sends Ichinose Into the Tank

Kosei Ichinose raised from under the gun and was called by Ken Deng in the big blind. The flop came     and Deng check-called a bet from Ichinose.

The   paired the board on the turn and Deng checked again. Ichinose made another bet but Deng check-raised this time. Ichinose thought for a minute before making the call.

The river brought the   and Deng led out this time. Ichinose went into the tank for over three minutes before finally making the call. Deng turned over    and Ichinose sent his cards to the muck.

Ken Deng1,500,000300,000
Kosei Ichinose865,000-435,000
Sunday, October 24, 2021 5:54 PM Local Time
Updated Counts
Kevin Erickson1,900,000-200,000
Ryan Hansen1,300,0000
Kosei Ichinose1,300,000100,000
Ken Deng1,200,000235,000
Kenny Hsiung790,000-45,000
Sunday, October 24, 2021 5:39 PM Local Time
Steve Chanthabouasy Eliminated in 6th Place ($17,486)

Steve Chanthabouasy

Steve Chanthabouasy raised it up from under the gun and was called by Kosei Ichinose in the big blind. The flop came     and Ichinose check-called a bet from Chanthabouasy.

The   paired the board on the turn and both players checked to the   on the river. Ichinose checked for the third time and Chanthabouasy threw in a bet. Ichinose looked him up and Chanthabouasy showed    for just nine-high. Ichinose turned over    for ace-high and scooped the pot.

Chanthabouasy was left with just 55,000 after the hand and stuck in the last of his chips from the big blind when Kenny Hsiung raised. Ichinose also came along to see a flop of    . It checked through to the   on the turn and the   on the river.

Ichinose bet the river and Hsiung let his hand go. Ichinose showed    for two pair while Chanthabouasy exited with   .

Kosei Ichinose1,200,000330,000
Kenny Hsiung835,000-75,000
Steve Chanthabouasy0-295,000
Playtika - Jason Alexander
Sunday, October 24, 2021 5:33 PM Local Time
Erickson Folds to Hsiung

Kevin Erickson raised in the small blind and Kenny Hsiung defended the big blind.

Hsiung called Erickson's bet on the     flop.

The   came on the turn and Erickson bet, Hsiung raised, and Erickson called.

The   completed the board and Erickson check-folded.

Kevin Erickson2,100,000-285,000
Kenny Hsiung910,000285,000
Sunday, October 24, 2021 5:24 PM Local Time
Hsiung Flops a Straight

Ryan Hansen raised on the button and Kenny Hsiung defended from the big blind. The flop came     and Hsiung checked to Hansen who continued with a bet. Hsiung check-raised and Hansen called.

The turn was the   and Hsiung led out with a bet this time. Hansen folded and Hsiung showed    for a flopped straight.

Ryan Hansen1,300,000-100,000
Kenny Hsiung625,000125,000
Sunday, October 24, 2021 5:17 PM Local Time
Play Has Resumed

The cards are back in the air with the blinds resuming at 15,000/30,000.

Sunday, October 24, 2021 4:40 PM Local Time
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Sunday, October 24, 2021 3:57 PM Local Time
Dinner Break

The remaining six players are taking a 60-minute dinner break. The cards will go back in the air at 5 p.m. with the PokerGO stream beginning at 6 p.m.

Kevin Erickson2,385,0000
Ryan Hansen1,400,000365,000
Ken Deng965,000315,000
Kosei Ichinose870,000150,000
Kenny Hsiung500,000-325,000
Steve Chanthabouasy295,000-180,000
Playtika - Jason Alexander
Sunday, October 24, 2021 3:52 PM Local Time
John Hoang Eliminated in 7th Place ($13,226)

John Hoang

Kevin Erickson raised on the button and John Hoang defended his big blind.

The flop came     and Erickson called Hoang's bet.

The   came on the turn and Hoang led. Erickson thought about it and ultimately put in the raise for the rest of Hoang's chips. Hoang called and hands were revealed.

John Hoang:   
Kevin Erickson:   

Both players had a pair but Hoang needed help. The board completed with the  , eliminating Hoang and leaving his rail quiet following the deep run.

Kevin Erickson2,385,000435,000
John Hoang0-205,000
Sunday, October 24, 2021 3:36 PM Local Time
Short Stacks Play a Pot

Steve Chanthabouasy raised from the hijack and Ryan Hansen called in the cutoff. John Hoang also came along from the big blind as the flop came    .

Hoang checked to Chanthabouasy who continued with a bet. Hansen folded but Hoang stuck around to see the   on the turn. Hoang checked again and Chanthabouasy still bet. Hoang folded this time and Chanthabouasy collected the pot.

Steve Chanthabouasy475,000-265,000
John Hoang205,000-50,000
Sunday, October 24, 2021 3:29 PM Local Time
Erickson's Fours Are Good

On a     flop, Kevin Erickson was in the cutoff and check-called against Kenny Hsiung on the button.

Erickson check-called again on the   turn and both players checked the   river.

Erickson showed    which was good for the pot.

Kevin Erickson1,950,000-120,000
Kenny Hsiung825,000-155,000
Sunday, October 24, 2021 3:27 PM Local Time
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Sunday, October 24, 2021 3:12 PM Local Time
Hoang Doubles to Stay Alive

John Hoang was down to his last few big bets and he raised it up from the cutoff. Kosei Ichinose three-bet in the small blind and Hoang stuck in a four-bet. Ichinose raised one last time and Hoang found himself all in for 115,000.

John Hoang:   
Kosei Ichinose:   

The flop of     left Hoang in a great position to double up with his pocket queens. The   on the turn gave Ichinose some more outs but the   on the river was not one of them.

Kosei Ichinose720,0000
John Hoang255,000-195,000
Playtika - Jason Alexander
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