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2024 55th Annual World Series of Poker The Official WSOP Live Updates

Monday, June 24, 2024 to Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Event #61: $2,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo 8 / Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8

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  • Buy-in: $2,500
  • Prizepool: $1,128,075
  • Entries: 507
  • Remaining: 0

EVENT UPDATES

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024 4:56 PM Local Time
Ferro's Two Pair are Best

Omaha Hi-Lo

Jon Kyte raised under the gun and was called by Jose Ferro in the big blind.

Ferro check-called bets from Kyte on the     flop and   turn.

Both players checked down on the   river and Ferro turned over      for aces and queens.

Kyte showed he held    for an inferior two pair and mucked — awarding the pot to Ferro.

Jon Kyte1,500,000-100,000
Jose Ferro1,100,000450,000
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 4:56 PM Local Time
Couden Takes A Big One From Vengrin

Omaha Hi-Lo

Matt Vengrin raised in the hijack and Joey Couden called in the cutoff while Dario Sammartino called in the big blind.

The flop rolled out     and Sammartino checked to Vengrin who bet and Couden raised, getting only called by Vengrin.

Vengrin checked the   turn over to Couden who bet and Vengrin called.

On the river  , Vengrin checked again and Couden bet which sent Vengrin into the tank.

"Queen, jack, ten, nine?" asked Vengrin while he pondered "That's about the only hand I can beat."

After some more thought he called and mucked after Couden showed      for kings full of nines, which was good for the pot.

Joey Couden1,850,000870,000
Matt Vengrin1,080,000-920,000
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 4:36 PM Local Time
Williams Continues to Climb

Stud Hi-Lo

Federico Ottenio:   /   - folded on fourth street
Jon Kyte:   /    / 
David Williams:    /    

Three ways on fourth street, David Williams bet and only Jon Kyte called.

Williams bet the rest of the way and Kyte called Williams down.

Williams turned over     for a straight and the nut low and Kyte mucked — sending the pot Williams' way.

David Williams2,750,000700,000
Jon Kyte1,600,00050,000
Federico Ottenio525,000-600,000
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 4:28 PM Local Time
Vengrin Catches Blackman

Omaha Hi-Lo

Patrice Boutet called in first position and Matt Vengrin called from the hijack, with Scott Blackman in the small blind calling and Dario Sammartino checking his option.

The flop of     saw action check to Vengrin who bet and only Blackman called.

On the turn  , Blackman check-called a bet from Vengrin again.

Blackman bet the river   and Vengrin responded by raising, prompting a quick fold from Blackman.

Matt Vengrin2,000,000390,000
Scott Blackman750,000-125,000
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 4:27 PM Local Time
Close but No Cigar for Schwartz
Playtika - Jason Alexander
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 4:27 PM Local Time
Ferro Lets it go

Stud Hi-Lo

Jacob Nepom:   /   
Jose Ferro:   /    - folded on fifth street

Jacob Nepom completed and was raised by Jose Ferro. Nepom called.

Ferro called a bet from Nepom on fourth street, but folded after Nepom paired his eight and bet on fifth.

Jacob Nepom800,000150,000
Jose Ferro650,000-50,000
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 4:15 PM Local Time
Back Into The Lead For Sammartino

Stud Hi-Lo

Action was picked up on sixth street in a pot between Dario Sammartino and Matt Vengrin with 240,000 in the center from each player.

Dario Sammartino:   /    / 
Matt Vengrin:   /    / 

Vengrin checked on sixth street, prompting Sammartino to bet and Vengrin called.

On seventh street, Vengrin checked once more to Sammartino who bet and Vengrin quickly called.

"Full house," Sammartino said as he turned over     for eights full of fives. Vengrin stood out of his chair to get a better look at the board and then tossed his hand into the muck.

Dario Sammartino2,870,000620,000
Matt Vengrin1,610,000-540,000
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 4:14 PM Local Time
Williams Raises the Turn

Omaha Hi-Lo

Jose Ferro raised from the cutoff and found one caller in David Williams in the big blind.

Williams check-called a bet from Ferro on the     flop and then check-raised a bet from Ferro after the   paired the board.

Ferro let his hand go and Williams collected the pot.

David Williams2,050,00050,000
Jose Ferro700,000-50,000
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 4:09 PM Local Time
Sammartino Takes From Couden

Stud Hi-Lo

Joey Couden completed with an   and Dario Sammartino called with a  .

Dario Sammartino:   /    / 
Joey Couden:   /    / 

Couden checked on fourth and then called a bet from Sammartino.

On fifth street, Couden checked once more to Sammartino who bet and Couden called.

Action checked through on the following two streets and Sammartino turned over     for fours and threes which saw Sammartino taking the pot.

Dario Sammartino2,250,000125,000
Joey Couden980,000-270,000
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:53 PM Local Time
Celebrate the World Series of Poker with Exclusive Menu Items at Horseshoe Las Vegas

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4-of-a-Kind Burger
4-of-a-Kind Burger

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  • Tender smoked brisket
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JB's Callin' Your Bluff Challenge at Jack Binion's Steak

JB's Callin' Your Bluff Challenge
JB's Callin' Your Bluff Challenge

For those seeking a high-stakes culinary challenge, Jack Binion's Steak presents JB's Callin' Your Bluff Challenge. This formidable feast includes:

  • 32oz Prime Rib Slow-roasted to perfection: Accompanied by red wine balsamic roasted onions, roasted carrot garnish, horseradish, and au jus
  • Jack Binion's Baked Potato: A full 1-pound Idaho Russet Potato with six shots of decadent toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped bacon, chives, whipped butter, and pepper jack fondue
  • Chocolate Layer Cake: Layers of rich chocolate buttercream, pretzel streusel, and bourbon white chocolate sauce

Challenge Rules

  • Participants have 20 minutes to complete the entire meal.
  • If successfully finished within the time limit, the meal is on the house.
  • If not completed, the cost is $149.99.
  • The challenge is for a single person, and all food must be consumed from the plate.
Playtika - Jason Alexander
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:39 PM Local Time
Break

The players have gone on a 15-minute break.

Paul Zappulla2,400,000200,000
Matt Vengrin2,150,000425,000
Dario Sammartino2,125,000-300,000
David Williams2,000,000-200,000
Jeff Madsen1,925,000375,000
Jon Kyte1,550,000-50,000
Joseph Couden1,430,0001,430,000
Federico Ottenio1,125,00025,000
Scott Blackman875,000-350,000
Jose Ferro750,000-165,000
Patrice Boudet700,000150,000
Jacob Nepom650,000200,000
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:39 PM Local Time
Dai Ishibashi Eliminated in 13th Place ($10,208)

Dai Ishibashi

Omaha Hi-Lo

Dario Sammartino opened from the cutoff, Dai Ishibashi three-bet from the button and committed his entire 90,000 chip stack, Matt Vengrin called in the small blind, Joey Couden called in the big blind and Sammartino called.

Teh flop came    . Vengrin bet, Couden raised to two bets and Sammartino folded.

On the   turn Vengrin bet and Couden called.

Vengrin bet again on the   turn and Couden mucked.

Ishibashi had      for just a pair of twos while Vengrin had the nut-straight with      to send Ishibashi to the rail and take the pot.

Dario Sammartino2,425,000-100,000
Matt Vengrin2,260,000535,000
Joey Couden1,250,000-260,000
Dai Ishibashi0-90,000
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:38 PM Local Time
Ishibashi Triples Up

Omaha Hi-Lo

Patrice Boudet opened from the button, Dai Ishibashi called from the small blind for his last 30,000 and Matt Vengrin called from the big blind.

Vengrin bet on the     flop and was called by Boudet.

On the   turn Vengrin fired another barrel and Boudet folded leaving Ishibashi at risk against Vengrin.

Dai Ishibashi:     
Matt Vengrin:     

No low was possible and Ishibashi remained ahead with two pair on the   river to triple up.

Matt Vengrin1,725,00075,000
Patrice Boudet550,00025,000
Dai Ishibashi90,00060,000
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:37 PM Local Time
Madsen Pads His Stack

Omaha Hi-Lo

Jeff Madsen raised first-to-act and was called by Jon Kyte on the button and David Williams in the big blind.

Williams checked to Kyte, who continued for a bet on the     flop. Kyte called, but Williams folded.

Madsen bet again on the   turn and Kyte raised. Madsen called.

The   completed the board and both players checked.

Madsen tabled      for aces up and Kyte mucked — awarding the pot to Madsen.

David Williams2,200,000-250,000
Jon Kyte1,600,000-160,000
Jeff Madsen1,550,000510,000
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:33 PM Local Time
Sammartino Makes a Wheel to Leave Ishibashi on Fumes

Omaha Hi-Lo

With two players seeing a board of      and about 325,000 in the middle, Dai Ishibashi checked from the big blind and Dario Sammartino bet from the button. Ishibashi raised, Sammartino made it three bets and Ishibashi called.

On the   river Ishibashi checked, Sammartino bet and Ishibashi called, leaving just 30,000 behind.

Sammartino tabled      for a wheel to take down a healthy pot while leaving Ishibashi with less than one third of a big bet.

Dario Sammartino2,525,00025,000
Dai Ishibashi30,000-730,000
Gorilla Gaming
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:29 PM Local Time
Troy Murdough Eliminated in 14th Place ($10,208)

Troy Murdough

Omaha Hi-Lo

Troy Murdough called in late position and action checked around to David Williams in the big blind who checked his option.

The flop rolled out     and Williams bet which Murdough called.

On the turn  , Williams bet once more and Murdough called again.

Williams bet the   river and Murdough shook his head and folded, leaving just one bet behind.

The following hand, he moved all in for his last bet and Jose Ferro raised in late position which saw Jeff Madsen call in the big blind.

The flop rolled out     and Madsen check-called a bet from Ferro.

On the turn  , Madsen checked a second time and Ferro bet, receiving another call.

Madsen checked once more on the river   and Ferro bet, getting a quick call from Madsen.

Troy Murdough:     
Jose Ferro:     
Jeff Madsen:     

Ferro held three jacks with the best kicker as well as the best seven-six low to scoop the pot, leaving Murdough to exit the tournament in 14th place.

David Williams2,450,000250,000
Jeff Madsen1,040,000-110,000
Jose Ferro915,000290,000
Troy Murdough0-375,000
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:29 PM Local Time
Williams Gets Murdough to Fold a Flush

Stud Hi-Lo

Jacob Nepom:   /    - folded fifth street
Troy Murdough:   /     - folded sixth street
David Williams:   /    

David Williams brought in and was called by Jacob Nepon and Troy Murdough.

Williams bet fourth street and fifth street. Both opponents called on fourth while only Murdough called on fifth.

On sixth street Williams bet once more. Murdough revealed the    from his hand for a flush before opting to fold.

David Williams2,200,000300,000
Jacob Nepom450,000-250,000
Troy Murdough375,000-300,000
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:19 PM Local Time
Jared Talarico Eliminated in 15th Place ($10,208)

Jared Talerico

Stud Hi-Lo

Jared Talarico:   /    / 
Federico Ottenio:   /    / 

Bets went in on every street and Jared Talarico and Federico Ottenio took turns raising each other on sixth until Talarico was all in.

Talarico held a deuce in the hole for fives up, which was ahead of Ottenio's open queens.

However, Ottenio peeled a six on seventh street to improve him to queens up and Talarico bricked out — eliminating him in 15th place.

Federico Ottenio1,100,000225,000
Jared Talarico0-550,000
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:15 PM Local Time
Nick Kost Eliminated in 16th Place ($8,369)

Nick Kost

Stud Hi-Lo

Nick Kost completed with a   up and Joey Couden three-bet with an   up and action folded back around to Kost who called.

Nick Kost:   /    / 
Joey Couden:   /    / 

Couden bet on fourth street and Kost called.

On fifth street, Couden checked over to Kost who bet all in and Couden called to put him at risk.

Couden made aces and jacks on seventh street, making Kost's outs shrink dramatically as he peeled up the five and then exited the tournament area.

Joey Couden1,510,000360,000
Nick Kost0-575,000
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:11 PM Local Time
Ferro Nearly Doubles

Stud Hi-Lo

Federico Ottenio:   /     - folded sixth street
Jose Ferro:   /    

Jose Ferro completed and Federico Ottenio called from the bring in.

Both players checked fourth street. On fifth street Ferro bet and was called by Ottenio.

Ferro bet again on sixth street, leaving around 100,000 behind and this time Ottenio opted to fold.

Federico Ottenio875,000-15,000
Jose Ferro625,00050,000
Gorilla Gaming