Tuesday, July 12, 2022 2:09 PM Local Time
Zhang Crashes And Burns Out Of Contention
Zilong Zhang opened to 200,000 from middle position and was called by Cedrric Trevino in the big blind.
Trevino checked on the flop and then raised to 470,000 when Zhang continued for 180,000. After some thought Zhang called.
The turn saw Trevino take over the betting lead, firing off 1,640,000, enough to force Zhang all in. After tanking for nearly two minutes, Zhang called it off to put himself at risk.
Zilong Zhang:
Cedrric Trevino:
Zhang was in bad shape as many of his potential outs were covered by Trevino holding a club. The river bricked out , ending what has certainly been a memorable main event journey for Zhang, though one that will inevitably be tainted with disappointment considering he came into the day with nearly double the tournament average.
Cedrric Trevino | 5,600,000 | 2,100,000 |
Zilong Zhang | 0 | -2,300,000 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 2:09 PM Local Time
Cervantes Holds to Double Through McDermott
Rudy Cervantes and Timothy McDermott got all of their chips in the middle preflop and it was Cervantes at risk for around 1,750,000. The cards were tabled and they were off to the races.
Rudy Cervantes:
Timothy McDermott:
The flop came and Cervantes was still out front with his pair of tens. The on the turn changed nothing and McDermott was down to six outs.
"Barry Greenstein one time!" McDermott cheered, hoping for the classic ace on the river. However, it was the that completed the board and Cervantes survived elimination.
Rudy Cervantes | 3,700,000 | 1,305,000 |
Timothy McDermott | 1,850,000 | -880,000 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 2:08 PM Local Time
Salas Keeps Hopes Alive for Another Title
Damian Salas was all in for 2,170,000 and up against Seungmook Jung.
Damian Salas:
Seungmook Jung:
The flop gave Jung a pair, but he improved no further as the board ran out . The 2020 Main Event champion loudly clapped his hands as he secured a double up.
Damian Salas | 4,300,000 | 1,865,000 |
Seungmook Jung | 3,200,000 | -1,950,000 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 2:06 PM Local Time
Hannawa Doubles Through Paddock
Danny Hannawa ended up getting his 1,175,000 chips in from the small blind and was at risk against Robert Paddock on the button.
Danny Hannawa:
Robert Paddock:
Hannawa held a slightly better ace, as the dealer spread the flop to provide chop outs. The turn brought more of a sweat, but the harmlessly completed the board to secure Hannawa's double.
Danny Hannawa | 2,510,000 | 1,145,000 |
Robert Paddock | 800,000 | -1,500,000 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 2:05 PM Local Time
Semeghini No More
David Diaz had previously doubled through Rodrigo Semeghini with kings versus queens and both then got their chips in again shortly after. This time, it was a flip with the ace-ten of the Brazilian and the of Diaz.
The board ran out and Diaz was the only one with a diamond in the hand to deal the final blow.
David Diaz | 3,900,000 | 1,160,000 |
Rodrigo Semeghini | 0 | -2,070,000 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 2:05 PM Local Time
Duek Turns Up the Heat on Taylor
Michael Duek three-bet to 500,000 from the small blind over a button raise by Andy Taylor, and Taylor called.
The flop came and Duek continued for 350,000. Taylor came back with a raise to 850,000 and Duek stuck around to see the on the turn.
Duek came out firing again, this time pushing forward a bet of 1,100,000. Taylor went into the tank for several minutes before eventually deciding to lay his hand down.
Andrew Taylor | 6,200,000 | -1,700,000 |
Michael Duek | 5,300,000 | 3,675,000 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 2:04 PM Local Time
Cowboys Hold for Diaz
David Diaz opened to 175,000 under the gun and Matija Dobric three-bet to approximately 490,000 from one seat over. Rodrigo Semeghini then four-bet jammed from the next seat over for approximately 2,060,000, and action folded back to Diaz who called all in for 1,170,000. Dobric thought about his decision but ultimately folded.
David Diaz:
Rodrigo Semeghini:
Diaz had the superior premium pocket pair, and the board ran out to secure his double.
"No quads over there?" a player asked Dobric. Dobric shook his head, while Diaz collected the pot.
Matija Dobric | 8,600,000 | 155,000 |
David Diaz | 3,000,000 | 260,000 |
Rodrigo Semeghini | 900,000 | -1,170,000 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 1:56 PM Local Time
Kunze Doubles Through Mckellar
Tom Kunze faced a raise to 175,000 by Pierce Mckellar and made it 475,000 to go. The four-bet shove by Mckellar followed and Kunze snap-called for the 2,975,000 he had behind.
Tom Kunze:
Pierce Mckellar:
There was no shenanigans on the board and that ensured the double-up for the GGPoker qualifier.
Tom Kunze | 6,200,000 | 2,130,000 |
Pierce Mckellar | 4,200,000 | -2,410,000 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 1:54 PM Local Time
Paddock Scores Double-Up Through Sabat
Robert Paddock was all-in for the last 1,045,000 and needed help with his , as Eddy Sabat was well ahead with the . The flop provided some further outs and while the turn was a blank, Paddock got there thanks to the river.
Robert Paddock | 2,300,000 | 950,000 |
Eddy Sabat | 750,000 | -475,000 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 1:53 PM Local Time
Rebei Leaves Funaro Frustrated
Frank Funaro and Karim Rebei went heads-up to the turn on a board of . Funaro, in the big blind, bet 160,000 before Rebei raised to 525,000.
Funaro called to see the on the river and quickly checked. Rebei checked behind.
"King-high," Funaro said as he slammed his cards on the table after Rebei turned over for two pair, queens and eights.
"I didn't put you on a queen, actually," Rebei told Funaro as he stacked up the pot.
Karim Rebei | 5,375,000 | -125,000 |
Frank Funaro | 5,140,000 | -470,000 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 1:53 PM Local Time
Rahim Finds Ace to Double
Muhammad Abdel Rahim jammed from early position for his 645,000 chips and Pierre De Almeida called on the button.
Muhammad Abdel Rahim:
Pierre De Almeida:
"Ace-queen is supposed to be a good hand," was heard from the table, just as the dealer spread the flop to vault Rahim into the lead. The turn and river failed to provide a king, securing the double for Rahim.
Pierre De Almeida | 3,700,000 | 370,000 |
Muhammad Abdel Rahim | 1,490,000 | 840,000 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 1:51 PM Local Time
Eames Notches Up Next Elimination
Down to the last 620,000 Ramiro Petrone shipped it in from the hijack and was looked up by John Eames in the cutoff for the following showdown to emerge.
Ramiro Petrone:
John Eames:
There was no help for Petrone on the board as the superior pair held and ensured the next knockout for Eames.
John Eames | 8,850,000 | 1,250,000 |
Ramiro Petrone | 0 | -2,315,000 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 1:46 PM Local Time
Jeckeln Holds On to Double
Andres Jeckeln was all in for his last 975,000 from the big blind and up against Muhammad Abdel Rahim on the button.
Andres Jeckeln:
Muhammad Abdel Rahim:
The board ran out and Jeckeln's pocket queens held on to double as countryman Damian Salas came over from another table to congratulate him.
Andres Jeckeln | 2,000,000 | 745,000 |
Muhammad Abdel Rahim | 650,000 | -650,000 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 1:45 PM Local Time
Moon Runs Into Big Slick
Benjamin Moon open-jammed all in for 595,000 in early position and the action folded around to Philippe Souki in the big blind. After looking at his cards, Souki quickly called and Moon was at risk.
Benjamin Moon:
Philippe Souki:
The flop of provided no help to Moon who started to rise from his seat. The on the turn gave some chop outs but the on the river sealed Moon's fate as he awaited a payout.
Philippe Souki | 9,700,000 | 275,000 |
Benjamin Moon | 0 | -995,000 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 1:44 PM Local Time
Eames' Ladies Eliminate Suhak
Artem Suhak opened to 175,000 in middle position and John Eames three-bet to 550,000 in the cutoff. Action folded back to Suhak who moved all in for 2,550,000, and Eames quickly called.
Artem Suhak:
John Eames:
The flop changed nothing as the turn left Suhak needing to spike a river ace, but the completed the board to eliminate him, while Eames collected the pot.
John Eames | 7,600,000 | 3,600,000 |
Artem Suhak | 0 | -2,400,000 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 1:43 PM Local Time
Did Alejandro Lococo Pull Off Best WSOP Main Event Bluff Since Moneymaker?
PokerStars ambassador Alejandro Lococo, aka "Papo MC," made one of the greatest bluffs you'll ever see in the World Series of Poker Main Event Monday night.
Lococo, an Argentinian freestyle rapper with 2.8 million Instagram followers, is attempting to return to the Main Event final table after finishing in seventh place for $1,225,000 last year.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2022 1:42 PM Local Time
Krentzman Doubles Through Zhang
Evan Krentzman opened to 160,000 from under the gun and was three-bet to 1,290,000 by Zilong Zhang out of the big blind. Krentzman, with less than that behind, made the call for his tournament life.
Evan Krentzman:
Zilong Zhang:
Krentzman had his opponent dominated and was in a good spot to get the full double. The flop propelled Krentzman into an almost unassailable lead with the turn sealing the deal prior to the meaningless river. Zhang has had a rough start to the day, beginning near the top of the leaderboard but now sitting with a below average stack.
Evan Krentzman | 2,500,000 | 1,555,000 |
Zilong Zhang | 2,300,000 | 0 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 1:42 PM Local Time
Tong Puts Da Silva in the Tank
Picking up the action on the turn with the board reading , Kristopher Tong and Chris Da Silva were heads-up in a pot with around 1,400,000 in the middle.
Tong shoved all in from the big blind for 1,320,000 which put Da Silva deep into the tank. As the camera crews arrived, it put more pressure on Da Silva who was having a hard time deciding what to do.
"I wish all these cameras weren't here," Da Silva said. After four minutes in the tank, Da Silva finally laid down his hand and Tong collected the pot.
Kristopher Tong | 2,700,000 | 660,000 |
Chris Da Silva | 2,330,000 | -1,270,000 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 1:35 PM Local Time
Gisler Gives Zhang Rope
Zilong Zhang opened to 175,000 from early position and received a single call from Jon Gisler out of the big blind.
The flop came and Gisler checked to Zhang, who continued for 235,000. Gisler made the call to send the two players to the turn.
Gisler checked for a second time on the turn and again called after Zhang continued his aggression with a bet of 765,000.
The river put a four liner to a straight on the board. Gisler checked one more time and Zhang, as if it was ever in doubt, fired off a third barrel, this time pushing a hefty 2,300,000 into the middle. Gisler called and turned over for the straight, good enough to sink Zhang's holding and scoop a large pot.
Jon Gisler | 8,900,000 | 3,630,000 |
Zilong Zhang | 2,300,000 | -4,685,000 |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 1:35 PM Local Time
Bittar Spikes the Flop to Double Off the Chip Leader
Kamal Bittar had a raise to 505,000 in front of him from the hijack before overnight chip leader James Hobbs reraised to 1,200,000 in middle position. Bittar then shoved all in for 5,885,000 and Hobbs snap-called.
Kamal Bittar:
James Hobbs:
Hobbs was a big favorite to extend his chip lead until the flop gave Bittar a set. The on the turn gave Hobbs more outs to a straight, but he missed the river as Bittar secured a massive double up.
Kamal Bittar | 11,800,000 | 5,820,000 |
James Hobbs | 7,200,000 | -5,305,000 |