Thursday, July 14, 2022 10:41 PM Local Time
Romans Voitovs Wins 2022 WSOP Event #80: $600 Mixed NLH/PLO ($158,609)
Romans Voitovs won his first gold bracelet in the 2022 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Event #80: $600 Mixed No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha after besting a field of 2,107 entries, unhooking by the same occasion a third historic bracelet for Latvia.
With a massive chip lead at the beginning of heads-up play, Voitovs beat experienced player Michael Dobbs to secure the $158,609 top prize in a short battle that lasted less than 10 hands.
When asked about his victory Voitovs said, "I'm very emotional, I almost have tears in my eyes honestly. I'm surrounded by my buddies and some good friends, it's a great feeling".
"I play a lot online, just a few live events," said Voitovs about his poker journey, who more than quadruple up his live cashes with his victory. Voitovs entered the final table with a huge chip lead of 5:1 on every other player at the table.
"It seemed way too easy. It was almost like a dream. Usually, it never happens like that. I scored something like four knockouts in 10 hands, every decision was easy. It was really the dream of every poker player," added Voitovs with a smile.
On the very last hand, Voitovs called a raise from Dobbs with queen-ten to find an open-ended straight draw on the flop. All the rest of the chips went in the middle and Voitovs hit his straight on the turn while Dobbs was left drawing dead with pocket aces.
"I was down to 10 blinds at some point before the final table redraw and within 10 minutes I became the chip leader. I won all the all ins and it became super easy from there because people get scared to play against the biggest stack," added Voitovs.
Event #80 Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|
| 1st | Romans Voitovs | Latvia | $158,609 |
| 2nd | Michael Dobbs | United States | $98,026 |
| 3rd | Justin Barnum | United States | $72,544 |
| 4th | Francisco Baruffi | Brazil | $54,172 |
| 5th | Richard Bai | United States | $40,822 |
| 6th | Jordan Russell | United States | $31,046 |
| 7th | Jacob Staley | United States | $23,831 |
| 8th | Andrew Peplinski | United States | $18,464 |
Final Day Recap
With 76 players returning for Day 2 at 1 p.m, over half the field was eliminated in the very first four levels of the day. Start-of-the-day chip leader Jorge Briones ended up in 46th place for $3,394 and was joined on the rail not long after by bracelet winners Daniel Fuhs (44th - $3,394) and Asi Moshe (41st - $3,394).
With the tournament down to just three tables, James Little was the first casualty, busting in 24th place for $4,886 and cashing his 31st WSOP event. Nipun Java, owner of two WSOP online bracelets, was also a notable elimination in 22nd place, taking home $5,950.
Michael Dobbs
The action was fast-paced with an all in almost every hand at each table. So fast was the action that the field went from 24 to the final nine in less than two hours, with the last bracelet winners exiting in Daniel Zack, who started the day among the top stacks, busting in 12th place for $9,092, and Jonathan Dimmig falling in 11th for $11,404.
Voitovs led the pack with ten players left and scored a double knock out when he eliminated Dror Ramaty and Andrew Peplinski in ninth and eighth place for $14,442 and $18,464 respectively.
At the return of the dinner break, Voitovs continued his aggression and was unstoppable from then on busting four players in less than 20 minutes. His next victims were Jacob Staley (7th place - $23,831), Jordan Russell (6th place - $31,046), Richard Bai (5th place- $40,822) and Francisco Baruffi (4th place - $54,172).
Justin Barnum joined them at the payout desk a few minutes later. Barnum reached the final table as the short stack and managed his way to the podium but fell in third place for $72,544 when he shoved in the big blind with nine-eight suited and got called by Dobbs with ten-six and hit trips on the board.
With a massive chip lead, the heads-up battle was just a matter of minutes and Voitovs finished the job as easily as he started it, while Dobbs took second place for $98,026.
That wraps up the live coverage from PokerNews for this event but there is still action taking place in the confines of Bally's and Paris Las Vegas as the Main Event restarts tomorrow with the final 10 players, so be sure to keep it locked here.
Romans Voitovs
Thursday, July 14, 2022 10:05 PM Local Time
Michael Dobbs Eliminated in 2nd Place ($98,026)
No-Limit Hold'em
Romans Voitovs limped and quickly called a raise of 2,100,000 from Michael Dobbs.
Things heated when the dealer fell a flop . Dobbs continued for 3,000,000 and Voitovs announced all in, which was immediately called by Dobbs:
Michael Dobbs:
Romans Voitovs:
Dobbs had an open-ended straight draw and hit one of the cards he needed on the turn. The river didn't change anything for Dobbs who fell at the second place of the podium for $98,026.
Romans Voitovs won his first WSOP bracelet along with the $158,609 top prize. A full recap of today's action is to follow.
| Romans Voitovs | 63,210,000 | 22,210,000  |
| Michael Dobbs | 0 | -22,200,000  |
Thursday, July 14, 2022 9:58 PM Local Time
Another Pot for Dobbs
No-Limit Hold'em
In a limped pot, the flop showed when both Michael Dobbs and Romans Voitovs checked.
Both checked again on the turn and a brought two pair on the board on the river. Dobbs checked one last time and raised to 3,400,000 after Voitovs and bet 1,200,000. The latter quickly folded.
| Romans Voitovs | 41,000,000 | -2,200,000 |
| Michael Dobbs | 22,200,000 | 2,200,000 |
Thursday, July 14, 2022 9:52 PM Local Time
First Pot for Dobbs
No-Limit Hold'em
Michael Dobbs raised to 1,300,000 and Romans Voitovs called to see a flop . Voitovs check-called Dobbs's continuation for 700,000.
The turn showed a and this time Voitovs quickly check-folded after Dobbs threw in a bet of 2,500,000.
| Romans Voitovs | 43,200,000 | 13,200,000 |
| Michael Dobbs | 20,000,000 | 2,400,000 |
Thursday, July 14, 2022 9:45 PM Local Time
Justin Barnum Eliminated in 3rd Place ($72,544)
No-Limit Hold'em
Michael Dobbs tanked in the small blind before opting to raise, putting Justin Barnum at risk for his remaining stack worth 1,700,000. The latter snap-called and they tabled their cards:
Justin Barnum:
Michael Dobbs:
The board ran out , bringing trips to Dobbs to eliminate Barnum's run in third place for $72,544.
| Michael Dobbs | 17,600,000 | 1,350,000 |
| Justin Barnum | 0 | -2,700,000 |
Thursday, July 14, 2022 9:37 PM Local Time
Barnum Doubles on Dobbs
Pot-Limit Omaha
Michael Dobbs raised in the small blind to 1,000,000 and Justin Barnum shoved for slightly more in the big blind, which was called by Dobbs:
Justin Barnum:
Michael Dobbs:
The board revealed and Barnum double up with two pair.,
| Michael Dobbs | 16,250,000 | 2,550,000 |
| Justin Barnum | 2,700,000 | -700,000 |
Thursday, July 14, 2022 9:26 PM Local Time
Level 36 started
Level: 36
Blinds: 300,000/600,000
Ante: 600,000
Thursday, July 14, 2022 9:25 PM Local Time
Francisco Baruffi Eliminated in 4th Place ($54,172)
Pot-Limit Omaha
Francisco Baruffi raised the pot to 1,500,000 and Romans Voitovs just called.
The flop was and both players checked.
The turn was the and Baruffi moved all in for around 2,000,000.
"I have full house," Voitovs announced as he called and showed for sixes full of jacks.
Baruffi's heart sank as he tabled his for aces and jacks. He was not drawing dead, however, as any ace or jack would save him, but the river did not deliver and he was eliminated in fourth place.
| Romans Voitovs | 35,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
| Francisco Baruffi | 0 | -7,000,000 |
Thursday, July 14, 2022 9:24 PM Local Time
Richard Bai Eliminated in 5th Place ($40,822)
Romans Voitovs moved all in and Richard Bai called off.
"I have pair," Voitovs said as he tabled the .
Bai just shrugged and tabled his for two overs.
The board ran out and Voitovs held with his fives and Bai was sent to the payout desk in fifth place for a payout of $40,822.
| Romans Voitovs | 30,000,000 | -10,200,000 |
| Richard Bai | 0 | -6,300,000 |
Thursday, July 14, 2022 9:14 PM Local Time
Jordan Russell Eliminated in 6th Place ($31,046)
Pot-Limit Omaha
All the chips went in the middle preflop between Jordan Russell, at risk for a remaining stack worth 3,000,000, and Romans Voitovs, who had made the call.
Jordan Russell:
Romans Voitovs:
Once again, Voitovs had the best hand and found a board to bust Jordan Russell in sixth place and increased his chip lead even more.
| Romans Voitovs | 40,200,000 | 6,500,000 |
| Jordan Russell | 0 | -3,000,000 |
Thursday, July 14, 2022 9:03 PM Local Time
Jacob Staley Eliminated in 7th Place ($23,831)
Pot-Limit Omaha
Jacob Staley went all in for his last 3,300,000 in the big blind after a raise from Romans Voitovs and the latter called for the following showdown.
Jacob Staley:
Romans Voitovs:
Staley had to hit on the board but the dealer showed , giving quads to Voitovs who took down another pot while Staley was eliminated in seventh place for $23,831.
| Romans Voitovs | 33,700,000 | 5,300,000 |
| Jacob Staley | 0 | -4,500,000 |
Thursday, July 14, 2022 8:55 PM Local Time
Level 35 started
Level: 35
Blinds: 250,000/500,000
Ante: 500,000
Thursday, July 14, 2022 8:07 PM Local Time
PN Podcast: Layne Flack's Daughter Talks Poker Hall of Fame, WSOP Main Event Enters End Game
PN Podcast
In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen bring you all the latest from the 2022 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event at Bally's and Paris Las Vegas. That includes a discussion about Phil Hellmuth's lackluster entrance, Vince Vaughn's appearance, and their picks to win.
They also recap recent bracelet winners, including an interview with Young Sik, and discuss Matt Berkey's criticism regarding players like Ali Imsirovic and Jake Schindler receiving coverage in live updates. Plus, Chris Moneymaker is opening a social poker room in Kentucky, Matt Glantz nabbed the $1M bounty in the WSOP Mystery Bounty event, and how were the bluffs by Mike "The Mouth" Matusow and Alejandro Lococo perceived?
Finally, Halie Flack, the daughter of the late, great Layne Flack, gives an exclusive to PokerNews offering her thoughts on her father's induction into the Poker Hall of Fame.
Click here to listen to the new PN Podcast!
Thursday, July 14, 2022 7:56 PM Local Time
Dinner Break
The remaining seven players are on a 60-minute dinner break and are due to return at 8:50 p.m. local time.
Thursday, July 14, 2022 7:56 PM Local Time
Dror Ramaty and Andrew Peplinski Eliminated in 9th and 8th Place ($14,442 and $18,464)
Pot-Limit Omaha
Romans Voitovs raised under the gun to 1,400,000 and Dror Ramaty decided to push his last 900,000 in the middle next to him. Andrew Peplinski reshoved behind for 2,450,000 and it came back to Voitovs who called:
Dror Ramaty:
Andrew Peplinski:
Romans Voitovs:
Peplinski had the best starting hand but the flop showed , giving a flush draw to Voitovs. The came on the turn but a hit the river to give Voitovs what he needed to score a double knockout and climb to a stack approaching 30,000,000.
Ramaty, who had the shortest stack, got officially eliminated in ninth place for $14,442 while Peplinski was out in eighth for a $18,464 consolation prize.
| Romans Voitovs | 28,400,000 | 5,600,000 |
| Andrew Peplinski | 0 | -3,850,000 |
| Dror Ramaty | 0 | -1,000,000 |
Thursday, July 14, 2022 7:46 PM Local Time
Baruffi Doubles
Francisco Baruffi moved all in preflop and then Jordan Russell shoved for more right behind. The other players quickly got out of the way and the cards were tabled, with Baruffi at risk.
Francisco Baruffi:
Jordan Russell:
The board ran out which meant Baruffi's jiggities held for a big double up.
| Francisco Baruffi | 7,000,000 | 3,600,000 |
| Jordan Russell | 3,000,000 | -4,300,000 |
Thursday, July 14, 2022 7:39 PM Local Time
Dobbs Puts Pressure
No-Limit Hold'em
On the first hand, Voitovs raised under the gun and picked up the blinds and ante. A few moments later, it folded to Voitovs in the small blind who shoved, putting Dror Ramaty at risk. The latter tanked a minute and folded.
| Romans Voitovs | 22,800,000 | 1,100,000 |
| Dror Ramaty | 1,000,000 | -900,000 |
Thursday, July 14, 2022 7:36 PM Local Time
Final Table Redraw
| TABLE | SEAT | PLAYER | COUNTRY | CHIPCOUNT | |
|---|
| Feature Table 1 | 1 | Jacob Staley | United States | 4,500,000 | |
| Feature Table 1 | 2 | Francisco Baruffi | Brazil | 3,400,000 | |
| Feature Table 1 | 3 | Jordan Russell | United State | 7,300,000 | |
| Feature Table 1 | 4 | Romans Voitovs | Latvia | 21,700,000 | |
| Feature Table 1 | 5 | Dror Ramaty | Israel | 1,900,000 | |
| Feature Table 1 | 6 | Andrew Peplinski | United State | 3,850,000 | |
| Feature Table 1 | 7 | Richard Bai | United State | 6,300,000 | |
| Feature Table 1 | 8 | Michael Dobbs | United States | 13,700,000 | |
| Feature Table 1 | 9 | Justin Barnum | United States | 1,300,000 | |
| Romans Voitovs | 21,700,000 | 700,000 |
| Michael Dobbs | 13,700,000 | 10,700,000 |
| Jordan Russell | 7,300,000 | -200,000 |
| Richard Bai | 6,300,000 | 2,500,000 |
| Jacob Staley | 4,500,000 | -3,550,000 |
| Andrew Peplinski | 3,850,000 | 400,000 |
| Francisco Baruffi | 3,400,000 | -1,600,000 |
| Dror Ramaty | 1,900,000 | -800,000 |
| Justin Barnum | 1,300,000 | -1,100,000 |
Thursday, July 14, 2022 7:25 PM Local Time
Level 34 started
Level: 34
Blinds: 200,000/400,000
Ante: 400,000
Thursday, July 14, 2022 7:25 PM Local Time
Jason Lamar Eliminated in 10th Place ($11,404)
Pot-Limit Omaha
Jason Lamar moved all in preflop and after a few seconds, Romans Voitovs made the call.
"Nice call, I don't have a good hand," Lamar told Voltovs.
"That's ok, I really don't either," Voitovs replied as they tabled their hands, with Lamar at risk.
jason Lamar:
Romans Voitovs:
The flop came which gave Voitovs a queen-high flush and the runout of did nothing and Voitovs scooped the pot and chipped up to a cool 21,000,000- chipleading by a mile. Meanwhile Lamar was eliminated in 10th place for a payout of $11,404.
| Romans Voitovs | 21,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| Jason Lamar | 0 | -1,450,000 |