Monday, June 13, 2022 2:29 AM Local Time
Marco Johnson Leads, Neymar Appearance Highlights Day 1 of Event #26: $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship
As the clock struck 2 a.m. local time, a full 10 levels were completed on Day 1 of Event #26: $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship at the World Series of Poker at Bally's and Paris Las Vegas. A total of 74 entries were recorded throughout the day with only 29 players bagging chips and moving on to Day 2 tomorrow.
Leading the pack is mixed games specialist Marco Johnson who is in search of his third career WSOP gold bracelet. Johnson joined the field in the latter stages of the day but managed to spin up a stack of 354,000 chips. Johnson rounded out his day by eliminating recent bracelet winner Michael Moncek, defeating him in back-to-back hands in the last level of the night.
Event #26: $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship Top 10 Chip Counts
| Place | Player | Country | Chips | Big Bets |
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| 1 | Marco Johnson | United States | 354,000 | 44 |
| 2 | Amir Shayesteh | United States | 319,000 | 40 |
| 3 | Joey Couden | United States | 255,000 | 32 |
| 4 | Jesse Lonis | United States | 245,000 | 31 |
| 5 | Kyle Dilschenider | United States | 244,000 | 31 |
| 6 | Matthew Rightnour | United States | 237,000 | 30 |
| 7 | Robert Campbell | Australia | 224,000 | 28 |
| 8 | Nick Pupillo | United States | 213,000 | 27 |
| 9 | David Lieberman | United States | 189,000 | 24 |
| 10 | Yuval Bronshtein | Israel | 188,000 | 24 |
Not far behind Johnson is Amir Shayesteh who made a late surge for the top of the leaderboard, finishing with 319,000 chips. Jesse Lonis (245,000), Kyle Dilschneider (244,000), and Matthew Rightnour (237,000) will be some other big stacks to keep an eye on heading to Day 2. Anthony Zinno, Robert Campbell, and Brian Rast will also be in the hunt looking for some more jewelry.
The day started rather slowly, delayed by 10 minutes, until at least four players were seated at the table. However, the number of entries grew over the first few levels of the day, attracting some of the biggest names in the poker world. Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, and Erik Seidel can be added to that list, but unfortunately none of them made it through to Day 2.
However, they weren't the biggest spotlight of the day and in fact, not many even had their eyes on them at all. It was Brazilian pro-footballer Neymar Jr who attracted the largest rail, and many fans couldn't wait to get a glimpse. Accompanied by his own security and friends, Neymar joined the field in the second level of the day and wasted little time getting in on the action.
Neymar Jr made his first WSOP appearance on Day 1
On his first hand of the day, Neymar cracked aces by making two pair which kicked off his rollercoaster of a day. Neymar worked his stack all the way up to around 90,000 at one point and fell down to as low as 15,000; he played a lot of hands throughout his time at the felt today. However, it wasn't meant to be for the soccer phenom as his day ended during Level 6.
Some other notables to hit the rail throughout the day include Scott Seiver, Benny Glaser, Nate Silver, Andre Akkari, and defending champion John Monnette.
Late registration remains open until the start of play on Day 2, which begins at 2 p.m. local time for any of those that haven't taken their shot yet. The blinds resume on Level 11 at 2,000/4,000 and limits of 4,000/8,000. Any new entries will receive a starting stack of 60,000 chips.
The PokerNews live reporting team will be back on the tournament floor to bring you all of the live updates throughout the event.
Monday, June 13, 2022 2:28 AM Local Time
Seat Draw For Day 2
| Casino | Table | Seat | Player | Country | Chips | Big Bets |
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| Paris | 139 | 2 | Christopher Chung | United States | 107,000 | 13 |
| Paris | 139 | 3 | Raymond Henson | United States | 88,000 | 11 |
| Paris | 139 | 4 | Matthew Rightnour | United States | 237,000 | 30 |
| Paris | 139 | 5 | Louis Werman | United States | 33,000 | 4 |
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| Paris | 140 | 2 | Brian Rast | United States | 134,000 | 17 |
| Paris | 140 | 3 | Dustin Dirksen | United States | 122,000 | 15 |
| Paris | 140 | 4 | Robert Campbell (AU) | Australia | 224,000 | 28 |
| Paris | 140 | 6 | Joseph Couden | United States | 255,000 | 32 |
| Paris | 140 | 9 | Jesse Lonis | United States | 245,000 | 31 |
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| Paris | 141 | 2 | Jason Bawadi | United States | 152,000 | 19 |
| Paris | 141 | 4 | David Lieberman | United States | 189,000 | 24 |
| Paris | 141 | 6 | Yi Klassen | United States | 173,000 | 22 |
| Paris | 141 | 7 | Mike Thorpe | United States | 105,000 | 13 |
| Paris | 141 | 8 | Benjamin Underwood | | 99,000 | 13 |
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| Paris | 142 | 1 | Kenny Hsiung | United States | 93,000 | 12 |
| Paris | 142 | 2 | Kyle Dilschneider | United States | 244,000 | 31 |
| Paris | 142 | 5 | Yuval Bronshtein | Israel | 188,000 | 24 |
| Paris | 142 | 6 | Marco Johnson | United States | 354,000 | 44 |
| Paris | 142 | 8 | Eric Froehlich | United States | 148,000 | 19 |
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| Paris | 143 | 2 | David Litt | United States | 151,000 | 19 |
| Paris | 143 | 3 | Greg Mueller | Canda | 140,000 | 18 |
| Paris | 143 | 5 | Anthony Zinno | United States | 93,000 | 12 |
| Paris | 143 | 6 | Marcus Berg | United States | 93,000 | 12 |
| Paris | 143 | 8 | Johannes Becker | Germany | 21,000 | 3 |
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| Paris | 144 | 1 | Terrence Chan | Canada | 73,000 | 9 |
| Paris | 144 | 2 | Nicholas Pupillo | United States | 213,000 | 27 |
| Paris | 144 | 3 | Amir Shayesteh | United States | 319,000 | 40 |
| Paris | 144 | 8 | Matthew Woodward | United States | 115,000 | 14 |
| Paris | 144 | 9 | Bradley Webert | United States | 18,000 | 2 |
Monday, June 13, 2022 2:27 AM Local Time
Official End of Day Chip Counts
| Marco Johnson | 354,000 | -31,000  |
| Amir Shayesteh | 319,000 | 319,000  |
| Joey Couden | 255,000 | 47,000 |
| Jesse Lonis | 245,000 | 88,000 |
| Kyle Dilschneider | 244,000 | -49,000 |
| Matthew Rightnour | 237,000 | -33,000 |
| Robert Campbell | 224,000 | 8,000 |
| Nick Pupillo | 213,000 | -44,000 |
| David Lieberman | 189,000 | -1,000 |
| Yuval Bronshtein | 188,000 | 188,000 |
| Yi Klassen | 173,000 | 173,000 |
| Jason Bawadi | 152,000 | 152,000 |
| David Litt | 151,000 | 73,000 |
| Eric Froehlich | 148,000 | 148,000 |
| Greg Mueller | 140,000 | 140,000 |
| Brian Rast | 134,000 | 49,000 |
| Dustin Dirksen | 122,000 | -20,000 |
| Matthew Woodward | 115,000 | 115,000 |
| Christopher Chung | 107,000 | 19,000 |
| Mike Thorpe | 105,000 | 105,000 |
| Benjamin Underwood | 99,000 | 74,000 |
| Anthony Zinno | 93,000 | -4,000 |
| Marcus Berg | 93,000 | 93,000 |
| Kenny Hsiung | 93,000 | 8,000 |
| Ray Henson [Raymond Henson] | 88,000 | 88,000 |
| Terrence Chan | 73,000 | -10,000 |
| Louis Werman | 33,000 | -39,000 |
| Johannes Becker | 21,000 | -85,000 |
| Bradley Webert | 18,000 | -62,000 |
Monday, June 13, 2022 2:16 AM Local Time
Play Has Concluded for the Day
The action has concluded at all of the tables and it appears as though Marco Johnson will be the overnight chip leader. A full recap along with chip counts will be posted shortly.
Monday, June 13, 2022 2:01 AM Local Time
Last Seven Hands of the Night
The tournament clock has been paused and each table will play seven more hands before bagging up their chips for the night.
Monday, June 13, 2022 2:00 AM Local Time
Dilschneider Running Up a Stack
Kyle Dilschneider raised it up in middle position and Dustin Dirksen called from the big blind. The flop came and both players checked to the on the turn.
Dirksen led out with a bet and Dilschneider stuck around to see the on the river. Dirksen checked this time and Dilschnieder flicked in a bet. Dirksen called and Dilschneider showed for a flush to scoop the pot.
| Kyle Dilschneider | 293,000 | 91,000 |
| Dustin Dirksen | 142,000 | -3,000 |
Monday, June 13, 2022 1:49 AM Local Time
Johnson Keeps Climbing, Eliminates Moncek
Marco Johnson raised it up in middle position and was called by Michael Moncek in the cutoff and Brian Rast in the big blind. The flop came and Johnson continued with a bet. Moncek called and Rast got out of the way.
The turn was the and Johnson fired another bet. Moncek still called and the paired the board on the river. It didn't stop Johnson from betting again and Moncek paid him off. Johnson tabled for a straight and Moncek conceded.
On the next hand, Johnson raised again and Moncek moved all in for his last 8,000. The player on his left four-bet to 11,000 which Johnson called to create a side pot.
The flop fell and Johnson check-called a bet from his opponent. The turn was the and both players checked to the on the river. Johnson led out with a bet this time and his opponent mucked. Johnson turned over for two pair and Moncek revealed before exiting the tournament.
| Marco Johnson | 385,000 | 40,000 |
| Brian Rast | 85,000 | 63,000 |
| Michael Moncek | 0 | -60,000 |
Monday, June 13, 2022 1:31 AM Local Time
Johnson Gets "Lucky" Again
David Lieberman raised it up from the cutoff and Marco Johnson three-bet from the small blind. Lieberman called and the flop came . Johnson continued with a bet and Lieberman called.
The turn was the and Johnson fired out another bet. Lieberman still called and the paired the board on the river. Johnson bet one last time and Lieberman called. Johnson flipped over for two pair while Lieberman held for a smaller two pair.
"You got lucky again," Lieberman joked. "I had nut flush draw, two pair draw. What was your kicker again?"
| Marco Johnson | 345,000 | 75,000 |
| David Lieberman | 190,000 | -50,000 |
Monday, June 13, 2022 1:23 AM Local Time
Updated Chip Counts
| Matthew Rightnour | 270,000 | 165,000 |
| Nick Pupillo | 257,000 | 21,000 |
| Robert Campbell | 216,000 | 110,000 |
| Kyle Dilschneider | 202,000 | 12,000 |
| Matt Woodward | 155,000 | 72,000 |
| Michael Thorpe | 116,000 | 56,000 |
| Kenny Hsiung | 85,000 | -52,000 |
| Michael Moncek | 60,000 | 60,000 |
| Daniel Negreanu | 36,000 | -65,000 |
| Benjamin Underwood | 25,000 | -47,000 |
Monday, June 13, 2022 1:11 AM Local Time
Level 10 started
Level: 10
Blinds: 2,000/3,000
Ante: 0
Monday, June 13, 2022 1:01 AM Local Time
Zinno Sends Seiver Home
Scott Seiver raised from middle position and Anthony Zinno three-bet in the small blind. Seiver called and the flop came . Zinno led out with a bet, and Seiver called.
The turn was the and Zinno made another bet. Seiver raised all in for 9,000 and Zinno quickly called. Seiver tabled for a straight draw while Zinno held .
The river was the , which improved Zinno to a set of queens, and Seiver was eliminated.
| Anthony Zinno | 97,000 | 6,000 |
| Scott Seiver | 0 | -60,000 |
Monday, June 13, 2022 12:59 AM Local Time
Woodward Bets Three Streets on Rast
Matt Woodward raised it up on the button and Brian Rast defended from the big blind. The flop fell and Rast check-called a bet from Woodward.
The turn was the and Rast checked again. Woodward kept betting and Rast kept calling. The landed on the river and Rast checked for the third time. Woodward barrelled a third time and Rast finally threw his cards away.
| Matt Woodward | 83,000 | 15,000 |
| Brian Rast | 22,000 | -38,000 |
Monday, June 13, 2022 12:49 AM Local Time
Rast In, Israelashvili Out
Dustin Dirksen raised in early position and Roland Israelashvili three-bet from the small blind. Joey Couden called from the big blind and Dirksen made it three ways to the flop of .
Israelashvili checked to Couden who threw in a bet. Dirksen called and Israelashvili folded, leaving himself with just 10,000 chips. The turn was the and both remaining players checked to the on the river.
Couden bet the river and Dirksen decided to let his hand go.
On the next hand, Israelashvili got the last of his chips in the middle with . Couden was his opponent with . The board ran out and Couden made two pair to eliminate Israelashvili.
| Joey Couden | 208,000 | 68,000 |
| Dustin Dirksen | 145,000 | 85,000 |
| Brian Rast | 60,000 | |
| Roland Israelashvili | 0 | -60,000 |
Monday, June 13, 2022 12:34 AM Local Time
Dzivielevski Gets Value from One Pair
Terrence Chan raised it up from middle position and Yuri Dzivielevski just called from the big blind. The flop came and Dzivielevski checked to Chan who continued with a bet. Dzivielevski check-raised and Chan called.
The turn was the Dzivielevski led out with a bet. Chan raised, followed by a three-bet from Dzivielevski, which Chan called again.
The completed the board and Dzivielevski threw in one last bet. Chan looked him up and Dzivielevski tabled for top pair, top kicker which was good.
| Yuri Dzivielevski | 115,000 | 55,000 |
| Terrence Chan | 83,000 | 2,000 |
Monday, June 13, 2022 12:25 AM Local Time
Couden Hangs Around Until the River
Andre Akkari opened with a raise in the hijack and Joey Couden three-bet on the button. Benjamin Underwood four-bet from the small blind and both Akkari and Couden called.
The flop came and Underwood led out with a bet. Akkari and Couden both called and the landed on the turn. Underwood fired out another bet and both players still called.
The river was the , putting four clubs on the board. Underwood checked this time and Akkari followed suit. Couden, however, stuck in a bet which got both Underwood and Akkari to lay their hands down.
| Joey Couden | 140,000 | -19,500 |
| Benjamin Underwood | 72,000 | 12,000 |
| Andre Akkari | 70,000 | -64,000 |
| Ray Henson | 60,000 | |
Monday, June 13, 2022 12:10 AM Local Time
Level 9 started
Level: 9
Blinds: 2,000/3,000
Ante: 0
Sunday, June 12, 2022 11:53 PM Local Time
Last Break of the Night
The remaining players are going on their last 15-minute break of the night. When they return, there will be two more levels before the bagging and tagging process begins.
Sunday, June 12, 2022 11:50 PM Local Time
Updated Chip Counts
| Marco Johnson | 278,000 | 168,000 |
| David Lieberman | 240,000 | 192,000 |
| Nick Pupillo | 236,000 | 103,000 |
| Kyle Dilschneider | 190,000 | 81,000 |
| Kenny Hsiung | 137,000 | -3,000 |
| Andre Akkari | 134,000 | 20,000 |
| Robert Campbell | 106,000 | 79,000 |
| Johannes Becker | 106,000 | 46,000 |
| Daniel Negreanu | 101,000 | 49,000 |
| Bradley Webert | 80,000 | 18,000 |
| Roland Israelashvili | 60,000 | 60,000 |
| John Monnette | 22,000 | -50,000 |
| Phil Ivey | 15,000 | -57,000 |
| Erik Seidel | 14,000 | -46,000 |
| Nate Silver | 0 | -58,500 |
| Joe McKeehen | 0 | -78,000 |
Sunday, June 12, 2022 11:35 PM Local Time
Chan Flops a Set on Lonis
Terrence Chan raised it up in early position and Jesse Lonis three-bet on his left. The action folded back to Chan who called to see a flop of . Chan checked to Lonis who bet and Chan check-raised. Lonis called and the paired the board on the turn.
Chan led out with a bet only to have Lonis raise him. Chan responded with a three-bet and Lonis just called. The completed the board and Chan flicked in a bet. Lonis quickly called and Chan tabled for a full house to win the pot.
| Jesse Lonis | 157,000 | 44,000 |
| Terrence Chan | 81,000 | 11,400 |
Sunday, June 12, 2022 11:08 PM Local Time
Nearly 70 Entries
The tournament clock is now showing a total of 68 entries in the eighth level of the day. Late registration will remain open until the start of Day 2.
| Scott Seiver | 60,000 | |
| Benjamin Underwood | 60,000 | |
| Jacob Ferro | 60,000 | |
| Johannes Becker | 60,000 | |