Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:05 PM Local Time
Sammartino Extends His Lead
Stud Hi-Lo
Dario Sammartino: / /
Joey Couden: / / - folded on seventh street
Dario Sammartino completed and Joey Couden called.
Sammartino bet on fourth street after pairing his six and Couden raised. Sammartino called.
Sammartino kept betting on fifth and sixth and Couden called. However, Couden let his hand go after a lengthy tank facing a final bet from Sammartino on seventh.
| Dario Sammartino | 2,500,000 | 425,000  |
| Joey Couden | 1,150,000 | -425,000  |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:05 PM Local Time
Life Outside Poker: Kevin Martin Was "Heartbroken" After Game of Gold Loss
Kevin Martin Life Outside Poker
Life Outside Poker is a new podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level.
In the ninth episode, Connor speaks with poker streamer and reality TV star Kevin Martin, who opened up about his experience on the hit GGPoker show Game of Gold and gave some insight into his upcoming appearance on The Amazing Race Canada, which Martin told PokerNews will be the "final chapter" of his reality TV career.
Martin also talked about get cast for Big Brother Canada when he was 22, winning Big Brother Season 5, the traits that make for a good reality TV contestant, the early days of poker streaming, prop bets with Dan "Jungleman" Cates and the evolution of poker content creation.
The Life Outside Poker podcast is available on major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. You can also watch the interview with Kevin Martin by heading to the PokerNews YouTube channel.
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:01 PM Local Time
Kyte Flying High
Omaha Hi-Lo
Jon Kyte raised in the small blind on the last hand of Omaha Hi-Lo and in the big blind, Federico Ottenio called.
The flop rolled out and Kyte continued betting with Ottenio calling.
Kyte bet once more on the turn and Ottenio called.
On the river , Kyte bet and Ottenio rolled his eyes and called.
"Full house," said Kyte as he tabled for nines full of aces and it was good for the pot.
| Jon Kyte | 1,760,000 | 410,000 |
| Federico Ottenio | 890,000 | -410,000 |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2:50 PM Local Time
Zappulla Wins With Trips
Omaha Hi-Lo
Paul Zappulla opened from the hijack and Dai Ishibashi defended from the big blind.
The flop came and Ishibashi check-called a continuation bet from Zappulla.
Ishibashi check-called another bet from Zappulla on the turn. On the river Ishibashi check-called one final bet.
Zappulla tabled for trip eights without a low and Ishibashi's hand hit the muck.
| Paul Zappulla | 2,200,000 | 350,000 |
| Dai Ishibashi | 760,000 | -305,000 |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2:47 PM Local Time
Nepom Takes From Kyte
Omaha Hi-Lo
Jacob Nepom raised from early position and was three-bet by Jon Kyte on the button. Action folded back to Nepom, who called.
Kyte called bets from Nepom on the flop and turn and action checked down on the river.
Neopom turned over for two pair and Kyte showed he held aces before mucking — conceding the pot to Nepom.
| Jon Kyte | 1,350,000 | -300,000 |
| Jacob Nepom | 700,000 | 375,000 |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2:42 PM Local Time
Final Two Table Redraw
| Table | Seat | Player | Chip Count |
|---|
| 642 | 1 | Paul Zappulla | 1,850,000 |
| 642 | 2 | Scott Blackman | 1,225,000 |
| 642 | 3 | Dario Sammartino | 2,075,000 |
| 642 | 4 | Patrice Boudet | 525,000 |
| 642 | 5 | Dai Ishibashi | 1,065,000 |
| 642 | 6 | Matt Vengrin | 1,650,000 |
| 642 | 7 | Nick Kost | 575,000 |
| 642 | 8 | Joey Couden | 1,575,000 |
| | | | |
| 643 | 1 | Jared Talerico | 550,000 |
| 643 | 2 | Jon Kyte | 1,650,000 |
| 643 | 3 | Federico Ottenio | 1,300,000 |
| 643 | 4 | David Williams | 1,900,000 |
| 643 | 5 | Jeff Madsen | 1,150,000 |
| 643 | 6 | Jacob Nepom | 325,000 |
| 643 | 7 | Troy Murdough | 675,000 |
| 643 | 8 | Jose Ferro | 575,000 |
| Dario Sammartino | 2,075,000 | 60,000 |
| David Williams | 1,900,000 | 150,000 |
| Paul Zappulla | 1,850,000 | -20,000 |
| Matt Vengrin | 1,650,000 | -60,000 |
| Jon Kyte | 1,650,000 | 150,000 |
| Joey Couden | 1,575,000 | 725,000 |
| Federico Ottenio | 1,300,000 | 0 |
| Scott Blackman | 1,225,000 | 935,000 |
| Jeff Madsen | 1,150,000 | 100,000 |
| Dai Ishibashi | 1,065,000 | -175,000 |
| Troy Murdough | 675,000 | -85,000 |
| Nick Kost | 575,000 | -25,000 |
| Jose Ferro | 575,000 | 100,000 |
| Jared Talarico | 550,000 | -220,000 |
| Patrice Boudet | 525,000 | -75,000 |
| Jacob Nepom | 325,000 | -485,000 |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2:38 PM Local Time
David Margolis Eliminated in 17th Place ($8,369)
Stud Hi-Lo
David Margolis completed with a up, getting his last chips in, and both Paul Zappulla with a and Jeff Madsen with a called.
David Margolis: / /
Paul Zappulla: / /
Jeff Madsen: / --folded on fifth
Madsen checked over to Zappulla on fourth street. He bet and Madsen called.
On fifth street, Madsen checked once more and folded when Zappulla bet again.
The set of fours looked strong for Margolis until the seven on seventh street for Zappulla, who made a better set to eliminate Margolis from the tournament.
| Paul Zappulla | 1,870,000 | 520,000 |
| David Margolis | 0 | -260,000 |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2:33 PM Local Time
Greg Raymer Reflects on Historic WSOP Main Event Win 20 Years Later
In 2003, the game of poker changed forever after Chris Moneymaker topped a field of 839 players to win the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event for $2.5 million. By doing so, the Moneymaker effect ignited the "Poker Boom," which saw the tournament field triple the following year.
The 2004 Main Event was the last to be held at the birthplace of the WSOP – Binion's Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas. The venue was packed to the rafters with 2,576 players entering that year's tournament, and with the ESPN cameras capturing all the action several poker players made a name for themselves that year including young guns David Williams and Josh Arieh, while 1995 WSOP Main Event champ Dan Harrington made history by following up his third-place finish in the 2003 WSOP Main Event by placing fourth in 2004 for $1.5 million.
However, when the dust settled it was a patent attorney from Connecticut by the name of Greg Raymer winning the whole thing for a smooth $5 million and a gold bracelet. While attempting to defend his title in 2005, which doubled from the year prior by attracting 5,619 players, Raymer proved his win was no fluke by making another deep run, ultimately falling in 25th place for $304,680.
It's been 20 years since Raymer's victory, but he hasn't slowed down as he's continued to play poker all across the globe. In recognition of Raymer's anniversary, PokerNews caught up with the champ, who will be at the 2024 WSOP!
Click here to read Raymer's interview with PokerNews!
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2:25 PM Local Time
Sammartino Fills Up on the River
Omaha Hi-Lo
Patrice Boudet opened from the hijack and received calls from Dario Sammartino on the button and David Williams in the small blind.
The flop came and action checked around to Boudet who bet. Sammartino raised, Williams folded and Boudet called,
Both remaining players checked the turn leading to the river. Sammartino bet and Boudet called.
No low was possible and Boudet tabled for the nut-flush. Sammartino showed down for a full house to take down a sizable pot.
| Dario Sammartino | 2,015,000 | 515,000 |
| David Williams | 1,750,000 | -150,000 |
| Patrice Boudet | 600,000 | -235,000 |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2:18 PM Local Time
Sammartino Takes from Murdough
Stud Hi-Lo
Troy Murdough: / - folded sixth street
Dario Sammartino: /
Dario Sammartino completed from the bring in and was called by Troy Murdough.
Murdough check-called bets from Sammartino on fourth and fifth streets. On sixth street, Murdough checked once more, Sammartino bet and Murdough folded.
| Dario Sammartino | 1,500,000 | -370,000 |
| Troy Murdough | 760,000 | -215,000 |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2:13 PM Local Time
Ryan Schoonbaert Eliminated in 18th Place ($8,369)
Stud Hi-Lo
Ryan Schoonbaert: / /
Federico Ottenio: / /
Federico Ottenio completed and was called by Ryan Schoonbaert.
Schoonbaert called bets from Ottenio on fourth and fifth street and the rest of Schoonbaert's chips went in on sixth.
Schoonbaert paired his five on seventh and failed to make a low, but Ottenio peeled a jack for a better pair and eight-six low to eliminate Schoonbaert in 18th place.
| Federico Ottenio | 1,300,000 | 665,000 |
| Ryan Schoonbaert | 0 | -290,000 |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2:08 PM Local Time
Margolis Doubles Through Blackman
Stud Hi-Lo
After doubling up multiple times, Scott Blackman completed with an and David Margolis three-bet all in with a , while all other players folded except for Blackman who called.
David Margolis: / /
Scott Blackman: / /
Margolis made kings full on the river to double and stay alive once more.
| Scott Blackman | 290,000 | -210,000 |
| David Margolis | 260,000 | 170,000 |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2:03 PM Local Time
Joshua Ray Eliminated in 19th Place ($8,369)
Omaha Hi-Lo
Dai Ishibashi opened from the hijack, Jose Ferro called from the cutoff and Joshua Ray three-bet from the small blind and in the process moved all in for his remaining stack of 110,000.
The flop came and Ishibashi check-called a bet from Ferro.
Both Ishibashi and Ferro checked the turn leading to the river. Ishibashi bet and Ferro called.
No low was possible and Ray had completely missed with . Ferro showed for two pair and a missed draw while Ishibashi showed down for aces up to take the pot while Ray made his exit from the tournament area.
| Dai Ishibashi | 1,240,000 | 845,000 |
| Jose Ferro | 475,000 | -35,000 |
| Joshua Ray | 0 | -270,000 |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 1:58 PM Local Time
Kyte Shows a Boat
Omaha Hi-Lo
Joey Couden raised from the hijack and was called by Jon Kyte on the button and David Williams in the big blind.
Williams checked to Couden, who continued for a bet on the flop. Kyte and Williams both called.
Action checked to Kyte, who bet on the turn. Only Couden called.
The completed the board and Couden check-called a bet from Kyte, who tabled for aces-full.
Couden put his hand in the muck and Kyte collected the pot.
| David Williams | 1,900,000 | 10,000 |
| Jon Kyte | 1,500,000 | 100,000 |
| Joey Couden | 850,000 | -500,000 |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 1:54 PM Local Time
Christopher Battenfield Eliminated in 20th Place ($8,369)
Omaha Hi-Lo
Action was picked up with Paul Zappulla in the small blind and Christopher Battenfield in the big blind.
The flop rolled out and Zappulla checked over to Battenfield who bet and Zappulla called.
On the turn , Zappulla bet and Battenfield called.
Zappulla bet once more on the river and Battenfield sighed, then called to put himself at risk.
Christopher Battenfield:
Paul Zappulla:
Zappulla had rivered a flush and held the second nut-low as well, leaving him to scoop the pot while Battenfield was eliminated from the tournament.
| Paul Zappulla | 1,350,000 | 250,000 |
| Christopher Battenfield | 0 | -260,000 |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 1:51 PM Local Time
Kyte's Board Keeps Getting Better
Stud Hi-Lo
Nick Kost: / - folded on sixth street
Joey Couden: / - folded on fourth street
Jon Kyte: /
Joey Couden completed and was called by Jon Kyte and Nick Kost.
Kost bet on fourth street and only Kyte called. Kyte caught a pair on fifth street and bet himself, which Kost called.
A queen improved Kyte's board to two pair and he bet again. This time Kost let his hand go and Kyte collected the pot.
| Jon Kyte | 1,400,000 | 200,000 |
| Joey Couden | 1,350,000 | -345,000 |
| Nick Kost | 600,000 | -350,000 |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 1:48 PM Local Time
Vengrin Leaves Battenfield Short
Omaha Hi-Lo
Paul Zappulla raised under the gun and both Christopher Battenfield in early position and Matt Vengrin in the big blind called.
The flop rolled out and action checked over to Battenfield, who bet, and Vengrin raised, seeing only Battenfield call.
Vengrin bet on the turn and the river with Battenfield calling him both times.
Vengrin turned over for a flush and a six-five low which was good for the whole pot.
| Matt Vengrin | 1,710,000 | 375,000 |
| Christopher Battenfield | 260,000 | -320,000 |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 1:47 PM Local Time
Brian Schwartz Eliminated in 21st Place ($8,369)
Omaha Hi-Lo
Brian Schwartz opened from under the gun, Patrice Boudet three-bet from the small blind and Schwartz, who had 25,000 behind, called off with his remaining stack to put himself at risk.
Brian Schwartz:
Patrice Boudet:
The board ran out . Neither had a low and Boudet was good at showdown with a flush to send Schwartz to the rail and take the pot.
| Patrice Boudet | 835,000 | -255,000 |
| Brian Schwartz | 0 | -205,000 |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 1:44 PM Local Time
Madsen Takes From Nepom
Omaha Hi-Lo
Jeff Madsen raised in the small blind and in the big blind, Jacob Nepom called.
The flop rolled out and action saw Madsen bet with Nepom calling. The same action followed on the runout.
Madsen turned over for aces full of kings and he took a pot off of Nepom.
| Jeff Madsen | 1,050,000 | 335,000 |
| Jacob Nepom | 810,000 | -225,000 |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 1:36 PM Local Time
Kost Forces a Fold From Kyte
Omaha Hi-Lo
Jon Kyte raised from under the gun and was three-bet by Nick Kost on the button. Action folded back to Kyte, who called.
Kyte check-raised a bet from Kost on the flop and Kost made it three bets to go. Kyte called.
Both players checked on the turn and Kyte checked again on the river. Kost went back to betting and Kyte laid his hand down after a bit of thought.
| Jon Kyte | 1,200,000 | -350,000 |
| Nick Kost | 950,000 | 360,000 |