Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:43 PM Local Time
Nicholas Seward Wins Event #31: $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em for $516,135
In what turned out to be a quick final table at the World Series of Poker at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, it was Nicholas Seward who came out on top in Event #31: $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em. Not only did Seward capture his first WSOP gold bracelet, but he also pocketed a whopping $516,135.
Seward overcame a field of 1,230 players to take home the lion's share of the $3,284,100 prize pool as he defeated runner-up Konstantyn Holskyi.
Seward is a Las Vegas local who typically plays tournaments year-round, ranging from $400 to $10,000 buy-ins. This is his second first-place finish with his first coming in 2022 in a $400 buy-in tournament. This score surpassed his best cash of $320,631 which came in June of 2023 as he finished fourth in a $3,500 buy-in tournament.
Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|
| 1 | Nicholas Seward | United States | $516,135 |
| 2 | Konstantyn Holskyi | Ukraine | $344,092 |
| 3 | Akinobu Maeda | Japan | $238,886 |
| 4 | David Coleman | United States | $168,448 |
| 5 | Nikolaos Angelou | Greece | $120,672 |
| 6 | Stephen Buell | United States | $87,846 |
Final Day Action
Six players began the day and it didn't take long for the chips to start flying as Stephen Buell was eliminated the first hand of the day when his pocket fours could not crack the pocket jacks of the eventual champion Seward.
Over the next few hours, the chips circulated around the table with several players doubling their stacks. Day 3 chip leader David Coleman, who started the day with nearly half of the chips in play, faced a series of setbacks. His ace-five was bested by Nikolaos Angelou's ace-king, leading to Angelou's double-up. Shortly thereafter, Coleman experienced another downswing when he doubled up Akinobu Maeda.
However, Coleman regained the chip lead with six remaining, when he won the flip against Angelou to send him to the rail in fifth place.
With four remaining, Seward was on the verge of elimination when he called off his last five big blinds with jack-ten and was able to hold against the nine-six of Maeda. It didn't take long for Seward to be at risk once again with the same hand as he doubled through Coleman to take the chip lead.
David Coleman
Seward ended up eliminating his good friend Coleman in fourth place when he jammed king-five on the button and got there against Coleman's pocket sevens.
"It was bittersweet," Seward said as he talked about eliminating Coleman, "He was the best player at the table. It's hard not to want him out. It gives me a better chance to win but he's a very close friend of mine and we've worked together a lot and I have endless respect for him. So, you know, bittersweet, it hurt and I feel bad about it but it's, you know, there's definitely a sweet part to it too."
Nicholas Seward
Coleman didn't take it personally as he was seen on the rail shortly after cheering for Seward to win the bracelet.
Three-handed play concluded swiftly as Seward eliminated Maeda. All the chips went into the middle preflop, and Seward's ace-jack prevailed against Maeda's king-jack.
Holskyi delivered an extraordinary performance at the final table. Despite being reduced to just one big blind with five players remaining, he continuously doubled his stack, ultimately emerging as the chip leader during heads-up play. However, Seward regained the lead from Holskyi by calling two streets with bottom pair in a limped pot.
Seward held a slight chip lead when both players moved all their chips into the middle preflop. Although Holskyi was favored with king-ten against Seward's jack-ten, the board ran out a straight for Seward, securing his victory. Holskyi finished in second place, while Seward captured his first WSOP gold bracelet.
Nicholas Seward
"I'm just so grateful for my friends, my family and just the experience." Seward concluded as he headed to celebrate with his friends.
That wraps up the coverage for this event but keep it tuned into PokerNews for coverage from all of the events going on this summer.
Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:42 PM Local Time
Konstantyn Holskyi Eliminated in 2nd Place ($516,135)
Nicholas Seward limped on the button, and Konstantyn Holskyi checked from the big blind.
The flop came . Holskyi checked to Seward, who bet 1,200,000. Holskyi then raised to 4,000,000. After a brief moment of consideration, Seward decided to go all in, and Holskyi called.
Konstantyn Holskyi:
Nicholas Seward:
Both players hit top pair, but Holskyi had the better kicker. The turn card provided both players with a straight draw.
The river completed Seward's straight, securing his victory and eliminating Holskyi as the runner-up in this event.
| Nicholas Seward | 49,225,000 | 24,300,000  |
| Konstantyn Holskyi | 0 | -24,300,000  |
Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:32 PM Local Time
Seward Reclaims Chip Lead with Bottom Pair
Konstantyn Holskyi limped the button with , and Nicholas Seward checked his option with .
The dealer spread a flop of and Seward check-called a bet of 1,200,000.
The fell on the turn, and Seward check-called another bet of 3,500,000.
When the landed on the river, both players tapped the table and Seward took down the pot with his pair of twos.
| Nicholas Seward | 24,925,000 | 11,000,000 |
| Konstantyn Holskyi | 24,300,000 | 20,770,000 |
Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:27 PM Local Time
12,000,000 Goes Over the Counter
Konstantyn Holskyi called with and Nicholas Seward checked his .
The flop of gave both players a pair. Seward checked to Holskyi, who bet 1,000,000.
On the turn, the paired the board again. Seward checked once more, and Holskyi bet 3,500,000, which Seward called.
The river was the , and both players checked. Holskyi claimed the 12,000,000 pot.
| Konstantyn Holskyi | 35,300,000 | 6,500,000 |
| Nicholas Seward | 13,925,000 | -6,500,000 |
Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:17 PM Local Time
Holskyi Over Bets the Turn
Konstantyn Holskyi raised 2,000,000 with , and Nicholas Seward called in the big blind with .
The dealer spread a flop of and Seward check-called 1,500,000.
When the hit the turn, Seward checked once again before Holskyi fired 6,000,000 into the middle. Seward thought about it for few moments before pitching his cards into the muck.
| Konstantyn Holskyi | 28,800,000 | 2,000,000 |
| Nicholas Seward | 20,425,000 | -2,000,000 |
Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:12 PM Local Time
Quick Double for Holskyi Heads-Up
Nicholas Seward shoved on the button and Konstantyn Holskyi called his 12,900,000 to put himself at risk.
Konstantyn Holskyi:
Nicholas Seward:
Holskyi had Seward dominated and the run out gave him a pair of jacks to double through Seward.
| Konstantyn Holskyi | 26,800,000 | 7,900,000 |
| Nicholas Seward | 22,425,000 | -7,900,000 |
Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:58 PM Local Time
Break Time
The players are currently on a quick break before the heads-up play commences.
Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:56 PM Local Time
Akinobu Maeda Eliminated in 3rd Place ($238,886)
Akinobu Maeda raised 5,500,000 on the button before Nicholas Seward announced an all-in from the small blind and Maeda called off his 9,075,000.
Akinobu Maeda:
Nicholas Seward:
Maeda was dominated as he was unable to find a king as the dealer ran out the board, sending him home in 3rd place.
| Nicholas Seward | 30,325,000 | 11,575,000 |
| Konstantyn Holskyi | 18,900,000 | -2,500,000 |
| Akinobu Maeda | 0 | -9,075,000 |
Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:56 PM Local Time
Seward Bluffs It Off
In a blind vs. blind confrontation, Nicholas Seward raised to 2,000,000 from the small blind with , and Konstantyn Holskyi called from the big blind with .
The flop came , giving Holskyi a pair of nines. Seward continued with a bet of 1,000,000, which Holskyi called.
Both players checked the turn.
On the river, Seward opted to bluff with a hefty bet of 7,200,000 after some deliberation. Holskyi quickly called, risking his tournament life, but his call was correct as he doubled up.
| Konstantyn Holskyi | 21,400,000 | 10,200,000 |
| Nicholas Seward | 18,750,000 | -9,700,000 |
| Akinobu Maeda | 9,075,000 | -500,000 |
Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:47 PM Local Time
Holskyi Does it Again
Nicholas Seward shoved all in on the button and Konstantyn Holskyi called off his 4,600,000 in the small blind before Akinobu Maeda mucked his hand.
Konstantyn Holskyi:
Nicholas Seward:
The flop missed both players as Holskyi still had the best hand with ace-high. The turn and the river meant Holskyi found another double as he threw up his arms to flex.
| Nicholas Seward | 28,450,000 | -2,100,000 |
| Konstantyn Holskyi | 11,200,000 | 4,600,000 |
| Akinobu Maeda | 9,575,000 | -2,500,000 |
Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:44 PM Local Time
Level 37 started
Level: 37
Blinds: 500,000/1,000,000
Ante: 1,000,000
Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:38 PM Local Time
Holskyi Doubles Up Again
Sitting on the button, Nicholas Seward raised to 1,600,000, and with just 2,500,000 left, Konstantyn Holskyi went all in. Seward called after Akinobu Maeda folded in the big blind.
Konstantyn Holskyi:
Nicholas Seward:
Holskyi hit a pair of fives on the flop, leaving Seward needing a ten or six to eliminate him. However, the turn and the river favored Holskyi, giving him another double-up.
| Nicholas Seward | 30,550,000 | -2,500,000 |
| Akinobu Maeda | 12,075,000 | 400,000 |
| Konstantyn Holskyi | 6,600,000 | 2,100,000 |
Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:36 PM Local Time
David Coleman Eliminated in 4th Place ($168,448)
Nicholas Seward opened 12,250,000 on the button and David Coleman called off his 12,950,000 from the small blind.
David Coleman:
Nicholas Seward:
Coleman was in great shape until the flop hit the felt, giving Seward two pair. Coleman still had a flush draw to go with a seven but he was unable to improve as the board completed with the turn and the river.
| Nicholas Seward | 33,050,000 | 14,550,000 |
| Akinobu Maeda | 11,675,000 | 0 |
| Konstantyn Holskyi | 4,500,000 | -1,600,000 |
| David Coleman | 0 | -12,950,000 |
Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:34 PM Local Time
Seward Doubles Up
Nicholas Seward, in the small blind, went all in after everyone else folded, prompting David Coleman to snap call upon seeing his hand.
Nicholas Seward:
David Coleman:
The flop didn't change Seward's situation, who was at risk. However, the river paired Seward's jack, moving him closer to a double-up.
The on the river confirmed Seward's double-up.
| Nicholas Seward | 18,500,000 | 9,650,000 |
| David Coleman | 12,950,000 | -9,650,000 |
| Akinobu Maeda | 11,675,000 | 0 |
| Konstantyn Holskyi | 6,100,000 | 0 |
Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:29 PM Local Time
Seward Survives
Akinobu Maeda moved all in on the button and Nicholas Seward called off his 4,025,000 from the big blind.
Nicholas Seward:
Akinobu Maeda:
Seward had the lead with jack-high and the flop extended the lead with a pair of tens. Maeda had a gutshot straight draw but the turn and the river were bricks as Seward took his seat to collect the double.
| David Coleman | 22,600,000 | 0 |
| Akinobu Maeda | 11,675,000 | -4,025,000 |
| Nicholas Seward | 8,850,000 | 4,025,000 |
| Konstantyn Holskyi | 6,100,000 | 0 |
Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:27 PM Local Time
Nikolaos Angelou Eliminated in 5th Place ($120,672)
David Coleman initiated the action from the cutoff with a raise to 16,100,000, leaving himself with just over one big blind behind. Nikolaos Angelou, in the big blind with 4,400,000 left, decided to call after some thought.
Nikolaos Angelou:
David Coleman:
The flop came out cleanly for Coleman, and the turn sealed the elimination for Angelou.
| David Coleman | 22,600,000 | 5,600,000 |
| Akinobu Maeda | 15,700,000 | -400,000 |
| Konstantyn Holskyi | 6,100,000 | 0 |
| Nicholas Seward | 4,825,000 | 0 |
| Nikolaos Angelou | 0 | -5,200,000 |
Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:19 PM Local Time
Queens Hold for Coleman to Double
David Coleman opened 4,800,000 on the button and Akinobu Maeda three-bet jammed from the big blind. Coleman called off his 7,900,000 quickly and both hands were tossed on their backs.
David Coleman:
Akinobu Maeda:
Coleman was able to fade the over card of Maeda as the board ran out .
| David Coleman | 17,000,000 | 7,100,000 |
| Akinobu Maeda | 16,100,000 | -1,100,000 |
| Konstantyn Holskyi | 6,100,000 | 0 |
| Nikolaos Angelou | 5,200,000 | -2,000,000 |
| Nicholas Seward | 4,825,000 | -4,000,000 |
Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:09 PM Local Time
Maeda Takes the Chip Lead
Nicholas Seward opened 9,900,000 in the cutoff and Akinobu Maeda called off his 8,000,000 in the big blind.
Akinobu Maeda:
Nicholas Seward:
Maeda woke up with the best hand in the game from the big blind and the run out gave him a set of aces to double-up and take the chip lead.
| Akinobu Maeda | 17,200,000 | 8,100,000 |
| David Coleman | 9,900,000 | -2,150,000 |
| Nicholas Seward | 8,825,000 | -9,600,000 |
| Nikolaos Angelou | 7,200,000 | 6,650,000 |
| Konstantyn Holskyi | 6,100,000 | 1,500,000 |
Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:09 PM Local Time
Level 36 started
Level: 36
Blinds: 400,000/800,000
Ante: 800,000
Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:51 PM Local Time
Break Time
The five remaining players have reached their first 15-minute break of the day.
| Nicholas Seward | 17,225,000 | -1,200,000 |
| David Coleman | 11,900,000 | 1,350,000 |
| Akinobu Maeda | 8,800,000 | -600,000 |
| Konstantyn Holskyi | 6,100,000 | 1,500,000 |
| Nikolaos Angelou | 5,200,000 | -1,500,000 |