Friday, June 2, 2023 6:34 PM Local Time
Eveslage Decimates Mozdzen's Stack
Badeucey
Chad Eveslage selected Badeucey and then proceeded to raise the button with Clayton Mozdzen calling out of the big blind. Eveslage discarded four versus trey and Mozdzen check-called a bet do then do so again after the second draw on which both discarded two.
Mozdzen took one on the final draw and Eveslage patted to bet when checked to, picking up a call by the Canadian. Eveslage had a three card with seven low but Mozdzen chopped.
Eveslage then raised for Mozdzen to defend the small blind and the latter took two, Eveslage patted. "Oh wow, good for you," Mozdzen instantly said after that announcement and grinned.
Mozdzen check-called a bet and took one, Eveslage patted and they checked. On the final draw, both patted and Mozdzen check-called another bet. Eveslage tabled the / for a nine-nine and scooped a pot, leaving his opponent with just over one big bet.
| Chad Eveslage | 6,100,000 | 1,150,000  |
| Clayton Mozdzen | 250,000 | -750,000  |
Friday, June 2, 2023 6:28 PM Local Time
Racener Hits Perfect Runout
Stud 8 or Better
Clayton Mozdzen: / folded on sixth
John Racener: /
The Stud 8 or Better orbit went by in a breeze with no hand taking longer than 45 seconds and the most notable one saw John Racener bet a favourable runout. Clayton Mozdzen sigh-folded on sixth street as he mentioned to fold aces and tens while Racener flashed a straight with a gutshot straight flush showing on his open board.
| John Racener | 2,800,000 | 500,000 |
| Clayton Mozdzen | 1,000,000 | -425,000 |
Friday, June 2, 2023 6:22 PM Local Time
Eveslage Loses Some to Racener; Takes From Mozden
A-5 Triple Draw
In a duel button versus small blind, chip leader Chad Eveslage took on John Racener. Both took two and Racener bet, Eveslage called. Racener patted the second draw and Eveslage took one for the former to bet and the latter to call.
On the final draw, Racener patted again and Eveslage discarded one. They checked and Racener won the pot with the .
Both tangled again soon after in a three-bet pot after which Eveslage gave up after the second draw.
Clayton Mozdzen then raised on the button for Eveslage to defend the big blind,. Having discarded three versus one, Eveslage check-called a bet before both checked down the final two draws, discarding one each. Eveslage tabled his and Mozdzen mucked deuces, mentioning he paired up three times.
| Chad Eveslage | 4,950,000 | -750,000 |
| John Racener | 2,300,000 | 1,085,000 |
| Clayton Mozdzen | 1,425,000 | -275,000 |
Friday, June 2, 2023 6:18 PM Local Time
James Johnson Eliminated in 6th Place ($18,428)
2-7 Razz
James Johnson: / /
Clayton Mozdzen: / /
James Johnson was all in on third street against Clayton Mozdzen and in a shining example of the added nuance to 2-7 Razz, by seventh street, Johnson had made a straight, while Mozdzen's queen-ten ended up being the winner.
| Clayton Mozdzen | 1,700,000 | 250,000 |
| James Johnson | 0 | -255,000 |
Friday, June 2, 2023 6:10 PM Local Time
David Levi Eliminated in 7th place ($13,507)
2-7 Razz
David Levi: /
John Racener: /
John Racener completed and then called after getting raised by David Levi.
Racener called a bet on fourth and then an all-in on fifth to put Levi at risk.
in the end, Racener made an eight-five low, while Levi drew to an qualifying six to become the first elimination of the final table.
| John Racener | 1,215,000 | -230,000 |
| David Levi | 0 | -475,000 |
0Friday, June 2, 2023 5:58 PM Local Time
Phil Ivey, Doug Polk in Action at Epic WSOP $25k Heads-Up Tournament
Two GOATS in their own right, Doug Polk and Phil Ivey, have both officially made their 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) debuts in what is one of the most stacked tournaments of the summer.
Event #8: $25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em Championship began at noon PT on Friday with 64 of the best and most popular players in the game, all just hoping to keep pace with the great John Smith, of course.
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Friday, June 2, 2023 5:54 PM Local Time
Eveslage Strikes Back With Two Scoops
Stud 8 or Better
Nick Kost: / /
Chad Eveslage: /
Right after a minor setback with the double of Clayton Mozdzen, Chad Eveslage raised the completion of Nick Kost and bet every further street until sixth. Both checked seventh and Eveslage tabled his jacks up to win the pot.
David Levi: /
Chad Eveslage: /
David Levi then completed and Eveslage called. Levi bet fourth and Eveslage called, then they checked fifth street. On sixth, Eveslage bet and Levi called. They checked seventh and Eveslage scooped the pot with a pair of nines as Levi had no qualifying low.
| Chad Eveslage | 5,700,000 | 1,100,000 |
| Nick Kost | 1,050,000 | -630,000 |
| David Levi | 475,000 | -605,000 |
Friday, June 2, 2023 5:47 PM Local Time
Miracle Double for Mozdzen
Stud Hi-Lo Regular
Clayton Mozdzen: / /
Chad Eveslage: / /
Clayton Mozdzen bet as of fourth street against Chad Eveslage, who called on fifth street as well. Mozdzen then called all-in after sixth street when Eveslage bet.
When the cards were revealed, Mozdzen was trailing with a set of deuces but got there with the final card to make a full house for a full double.
| Chad Eveslage | 4,600,000 | -340,000 |
| Clayton Mozdzen | 1,450,000 | 950,000 |
Friday, June 2, 2023 5:44 PM Local Time
Level 30 started
Level: 30
Blinds: 0/0
Ante: 0
Friday, June 2, 2023 5:42 PM Local Time
Mozdzen Doubles Through Johsnon
Stud 8 or Better
Clayton Mozdzen: /
James Johnson: /
Clayton Mozdzen got his last 185,000 in on third street and got called by James Johnson.
Mozdzen ended up making a six-high straight to scoop the pot and earn double-up.
| Clayton Mozdzen | 500,000 | 275,000 |
| James Johnson | 255,000 | -275,000 |
Friday, June 2, 2023 5:37 PM Local Time
Redraw of the Unofficial Final Table
The final seven players are back in their seats with under four minutes left in the current level. Their new seat assignments and updated stacks can be found below.
| Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|
| 1 | Andrew Kelsall | United States | 1,585,000 |
| 2 | Clayton Mozdzen | Canada | 225,000 |
| 3 | Nick Kost | United States | 1,680,000 |
| 4 | James Johnson | United States | 530,000 |
| 5 | Chad Eveslage | United States | 4,940,000 |
| 6 | John Racener | United States | 1,445,000 |
| 7 | David Levi | United States | 1,080,000 |
| Chad Eveslage | 4,940,000 | 0 |
| Nick Kost | 1,680,000 | -270,000 |
| Andrew Kelsall | 1,585,000 | 285,000 |
| John Racener | 1,445,000 | -55,000 |
| David Levi | 1,080,000 | -120,000 |
| James Johnson | 530,000 | -120,000 |
| Clayton Mozdzen | 225,000 | -25,000 |
Friday, June 2, 2023 5:15 PM Local Time
Andrew Brown Eliminated in 8th Place ($10,157)
Stud Hi-Lo Regular
John Racener: / /
Chad Eveslage: / /
Andrew Brown: /
Andrew Brown survived two all-in showdowns and was then all-in once more for 50,000 on third street to receive two callers in Chad Eveslage and John Racener. Eveslage bet all the way on each street as Racener called until sixth street and then folded seventh.
Eveslage showed a ten-high straight to scoop, as the aces and nines of Brown ended his run in 8th place after a rough last hour.
The final seven players are now on a short break until 5.30 p.m. local time and then return with 3 minutes left in the current level before playing another two levels. The redraw of the unofficial final table is to follow.
| Chad Eveslage | 4,940,000 | 440,000 |
| John Racener | 1,500,000 | -400,000 |
| Andrew Brown | 0 | -20,000 |
Friday, June 2, 2023 5:08 PM Local Time
Chip and a Chair for Brown; Mozdzen Escapes
Stud Hi-Lo Regular
Andrew Brown was down to a mere 70,000 when he was all-in on third street and that also applied for Clayton Mozdzen, who was at risk for 55,000 after both paid their ante. Chad Eveslage had completed and John Racener called as they went four ways.
Chad Eveslage: / /
Andrew Brown: / /
Clayton Mozdzen: / /
John Racener: / folded on fourth
With Eveslage applying pressure, Racener got out of the way on fourth street. Mozdzen hit a flush on seventh to win most of the main pot while Brown was left on a nub with a mere 20,000 left for the ante only.
| Chad Eveslage | 4,500,000 | 400,000 |
| John Racener | 1,900,000 | -350,000 |
| Clayton Mozdzen | 250,000 | 130,000 |
| Andrew Brown | 20,000 | -50,000 |
Friday, June 2, 2023 4:58 PM Local Time
Brown Under Pressure
5 Card Draw High
In the last hand of Badacey, Andrew Brown tangled with fellow short stack Clayton Mozdzen and tank-folded after a long time, getting shown deuces before Mozdzen also told him the rest of his hand as well.
The game then switched to 5 Card Draw and Chad Eveslage raised big on his button to force out both short stacks behind him.
Soon after, John Racener opened to 110,000 and Mozdzen defended the big blind. Both discarded three and Mozdzen check-folded to a bet worth 190,000.
Over on the other table, James Johnson chopped when all-in during a Stud 8 or Better hand with Nick Kost, who then continued to add more chips and retained his lead over the other three contenders seated.
| Chad Eveslage | 3,400,000 | 500,000 |
| John Racener | 2,250,000 | -150,000 |
| Nick Kost | 1,950,000 | 450,000 |
| Andrew Kelsall | 1,300,000 | -400,000 |
| David Levi | 1,200,000 | 440,000 |
| James Johnson | 650,000 | 25,000 |
| Clayton Mozdzen | 650,000 | -110,000 |
| Andrew Brown | 250,000 | -210,000 |
Friday, June 2, 2023 4:51 PM Local Time
Levi Doubles Through Johnson
Limit 2-7 Triple Draw
David Levi raised in the small blind and got called by James Johnson in the big blind. Levi drew one, while Johnson needed three.
Levi quickly bet and got a call from Johnson. Levi still drew one, but Johnson now also only needed one.
Levi was down to his last 110,000 and put it in, getting a call from Johsnon for the final drawing round. Levi patted and Johnson drew one.
Levi showed his , but Johnson was drawing live with , needing a six or a four. Unfortunately for him, he turned over a to send a full double over to Levi.
| David Levi | 760,000 | 10,000 |
| James Johnson | 625,000 | -145,000 |
Friday, June 2, 2023 4:43 PM Local Time
Racener Wins Multi-Way Pot to Decimate Brown's Stack
Omaha 8 or Better
Clayton Mozdzen raised and John Racener on the button three-bet, Andrew Brown made it four bets out of the big blind and both opponents called. On a flop of , Brown bet to force out Mozdzen while Racener raised and received a call.
Both checked the turn and Brown check-called the river. Racener tabled for a full house and Brown flashed his with the words "I saved so much money".
| Chad Eveslage | 2,900,000 | -50,000 |
| John Racener | 2,400,000 | 1,050,000 |
| Clayton Mozdzen | 760,000 | -290,000 |
| Andrew Brown | 460,000 | -640,000 |
Friday, June 2, 2023 4:35 PM Local Time
Racener Loses a Bunch to Eveslage
Badeucey
John Racener lost a heads-up pot to Chad Eveslage when the latter showed a nine-seven with a three-card perfect.
The next three-bet pot between them saw two of Racener and three for Chad Eveslage discarded on the first draw after which they checked. Both discarded two on the second draw and Racener bet, Eveslage called. They patted and checked for Racener to show a seven Badugi with a jack.
Eveslage earned half the pot with / for the better low hand.
| Chad Eveslage | 2,950,000 | 350,000 |
| John Racener | 1,350,000 | -600,000 |
| Andrew Brown | 1,100,000 | 0 |
| Clayton Mozdzen | 1,050,000 | 50,000 |
Friday, June 2, 2023 4:29 PM Local Time
Racener Doubles Up to Nearly Two Million
Big O
Andrew Brown raised to 100,000 on the button and got calls from Clayton Mozdzen on the button and John Racener in the small blind.
The flop came and after checks from Racener and Brown, Mozdzen bet the pot for 355,000.
Racener took some time deliberating his next move, and after a peek over at the adjacent table and a bit more thought, he moved all in for 800,000. Brown folded and Mozdzen called to put Racener at risk yet again.
John Racener:
Clayton Mozdzen:
Each player had the nut-low draw, while Mozdzen had a flush draw and a gutshot straight draw to go against Racener's top pair.
The on the turn gave Racener a second pair and the best low with his ace-three.
The on the river cinched the scoop for Racener, who after battling back multiple times is now among the healthiest stacks remaining.
| John Racener | 1,950,000 | 1,610,000 |
| Andrew Brown | 1,100,000 | -700,000 |
| Clayton Mozdzen | 1,000,000 | -1,150,000 |
Friday, June 2, 2023 4:18 PM Local Time
Level 29 started
Level: 29
Blinds: 0/0
Ante: 0
Friday, June 2, 2023 4:18 PM Local Time
Johnson Drops to a Short Stack
Stud 8 or Better
James Johnson: /
Andrew Kelsall: / /
With 480,000 in bets in the middle, Andrew Kelsall was the one to apply pressure against James Johnson with a low board showing. He bet seventh without seeing his final card and Johnson called to reveal kings up. Kelsall peeled the final card and it was another ace to make aces up to scoop the entire pot.
"Make sure it is right," Johnson told the dealer with regards to the chips and then showed plenty of frustration.
James Johnson: / /
Nick Kost: / /
He then took on Nick Kost and called down with a low to earn half the pot, while Kost clarified "I started with four to a royal" as he earned the high portion with a flush.
| Andrew Kelsall | 1,700,000 | 500,000 |
| Nick Kost | 1,500,000 | 0 |
| James Johnson | 770,000 | -745,000 |
| David Levi | 750,000 | -125,000 |