Friday, November 5, 2021 11:15 PM Local Time
Cates Continues to Climb
Stud Hi-Lo
Dan Cates: /
Paul Volpe: / - folded on fifth street
Dan Cates completed and Paul Volpe called.
Volpe checked-called a bet from Cates on fourth street but folded after facing another bet from Cates on fifth.
| Dan Cates | 10,800,000 | 400,000  |
| Paul Volpe | 2,300,000 | -600,000  |
Friday, November 5, 2021 11:08 PM Local Time
Volpe Doubles Through Leng Again
No-Limit 2-7 Single Draw
Paul Volpe shoved for his last 1.35 million and Ryan Leng called to put Volpe at risk.
Both players drew one.
Paul Volpe: /
Leng's cards were not visible on stream, but Volpe peeled an eight, which was good enough for the double up against Leng.
| Ryan Leng | 4,800,000 | -1,900,000 |
| Paul Volpe | 2,900,000 | 1,100,000 |
Friday, November 5, 2021 11:03 PM Local Time
Cates Wins Another Pot Off Leng
Limit Hold'em
Ryan Leng raised it up out of the small blind and Dan Cates defended the big blind. Leng bet the flop and the turn. On the river, Leng checked and Cates took down the next pot without showdown when his bet went through without resistance.
| Dan Cates | 10,400,000 | 1,100,000 |
| Ryan Leng | 6,700,000 | -600,000 |
| Paul Volpe | 1,800,000 | -800,000 |
Friday, November 5, 2021 11:00 PM Local Time
Cates Extends His Lead
Limit Hold'em
Dan Cates raised on the button and Ryan Leng called in the big blind.
Leng check-raised a bet from Cates on the flop and Cates called.
Both players checked on the , but Cates bet on the river after being checked to.Leng folded and Cates collected the pot.
| Dan Cates | 9,300,000 | 500,000 |
| Ryan Leng | 7,300,000 | -100,000 |
Friday, November 5, 2021 10:56 PM Local Time
Cates Wins With a Set
Pot-Limit Omaha
Dan Cates limped from the small blind and Paul Volpe checked his option in the big.
The flop came and Volpe called a bet from Cates.
The fell on the turn and Cates bet again — this time for 500,000. Volpe called.
The completed the board and Cates checked to Volpe, who bet 975,000. Cates quickly called and Volpe showed , which was no good against the of Cates for a set of threes.
| Dan Cates | 8,800,000 | 1,900,000 |
| Paul Volpe | 2,600,000 | -2,000,000 |
Friday, November 5, 2021 10:53 PM Local Time
Ryan Leng Doubles Back Into the Lead
Pot-Limit Omaha
Paul Volpe raised to 275,000 on the button and Ryan Leng three-bet the pot to 945,000 for nearly a quarter of his stack. Volpe called after some 24 seconds and they headed to the flop. Leng bet the pot and Volpe just called but they got it in anyways.
Ryan Leng:
Paul Volpe:
Volpe had some equity left with the dominated draw but the turn ended his hopes of sending Leng out in third place for now as the chip lead changed once more.
| Ryan Leng | 7,400,000 | 3,800,000 |
| Dan Cates | 6,900,000 | -200,000 |
| Paul Volpe | 4,600,000 | -3,600,000 |
Friday, November 5, 2021 10:46 PM Local Time
Volpe Doubles Through Leng
Pot-Limit Omaha
Paul Volpe raised to 300,000 from the small blind and Ryan Leng called from the big.
The flop came and Volpe continued for a 475,000 bet. Leng called.
Volpe bet 1.67 million on the turn and Leng raised enough to put Volpe all in for his last 1.5 million. Volpe called and hands were revealed.
Ryan Leng:
Paul Volpe:
The completed the board — giving Volpe the nut flush and vaulting him into the chip lead.
| Paul Volpe | 8,200,000 | 4,200,000 |
| Dan Cates | 7,100,000 | 0 |
| Ryan Leng | 3,600,000 | -4,100,000 |
Friday, November 5, 2021 10:43 PM Local Time
No River Call for Cates
Pot-Limit Omaha
Ryan Leng raised to 300,000 on the button and Dan Cates called in the big blind. The players checked down the flop and turn. On the river, Cates opted to bet 500,000 and Leng tossed his cards into the muck.
| Ryan Leng | 7,700,000 | -300,000 |
| Dan Cates | 7,100,000 | 285,000 |
| Paul Volpe | 4,000,000 | -300,000 |
Friday, November 5, 2021 10:40 PM Local Time
Leng Shows Volpe an Eight
Razz
Paul Volpe: / /
Ryan Leng: / /
Paul Volpe completed and Ryan Leng raised. Volpe called.
Volpe called a bet from Leng on fourth and then bet when checked to on fifth. Leng called.
Leng check-called a bet from Leng on sixth and both players checked on seventh.
Leng showed a for an eight and Volpe showed a and mucked — awarding the pot to Leng.
| Ryan Leng | 8,000,000 | 500,000 |
| Paul Volpe | 4,300,000 | -400,000 |
Friday, November 5, 2021 10:32 PM Local Time
Volpe Takes From Leng
Omaha Hi-Lo
Paul Volpe raised from the small blind and Ryan Leng called in the big.
Volpe continued for a bet on the flop and Leng raised. Volpe called.
The fell on the turn and Volpe check-called a bet from Leng.
Both players checked on the river and Volpe tabled . Leng mucked and Volpe took down the pot.
| Ryan Leng | 7,500,000 | -650,000 |
| Paul Volpe | 4,700,000 | 760,000 |
Friday, November 5, 2021 10:28 PM Local Time
Level 26 started
Level: 26
Blinds: 60,000/120,000
Ante: 120,000
Friday, November 5, 2021 10:11 PM Local Time
Players on Break
The final three players are now on a 15-minute break.
| Ryan Leng | 8,150,000 | -150,000 |
| Dan Cates | 6,815,000 | -585,000 |
| Paul Volpe | 3,940,000 | 240,000 |
Friday, November 5, 2021 10:09 PM Local Time
Volpe Straightens Out Cates' Stack
Omaha Hi-Lo
Dan Cates limped from the small blind and Paul Volpe checked his option in the big.
Volpe called a bet from Cates on the flop and turn. Cates then checked-called a bet from Volpe on the river.
Volpe tabled for a king-high straight and Cates mucked — awarding the pot to Volpe.
| Dan Cates | 7,400,000 | -700,000 |
| Paul Volpe | 3,700,000 | 1,000,000 |
Friday, November 5, 2021 10:08 PM Local Time
PokerNews Podcast: Doyle Brunson Returns, Ivey Reveals if He’ll Be at WSOP
PokerNews Podcast
On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt and Chad Holloway come to you from the 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP)!
They highlight Doyle Brunson's much-bantered return to the WSOP since his last event in 2018, and also offer an audio clip from Phil Ivey discussing whether or not he'll be at the WSOP this year. Chad then talks about partying with Ivey at the launch party for his NFT while Jeff offers a 2021 WSOP Player of the Year update.
Toss in bracelet winner interviews with Shaun Deeb, Brian Rast, Darrin Wright, Farzad Bonyadi, Nicholas Julia, and Gershon Distenfeld, and it's a must-listen episode of the PokerNews Podcast. Speaking of Distenfeld, find out how and why he donated all his $204,000 in winnings to charity.
Click here to listen to the new PN Podcast!
Friday, November 5, 2021 10:04 PM Local Time
Leng Folds on Fifth
Seven Card Stud
Paul Volpe: /
Ryan Leng: / - folded on fifth street
Paul Volpe completed and Ryan Leng called.
Leng called a bet from Volpe on fourth street, but folded facing another bet on fifth.
| Ryan Leng | 8,300,000 | -300,000 |
| Paul Volpe | 2,700,000 | 400,000 |
Friday, November 5, 2021 10:02 PM Local Time
Leng Leaves Volpe Short
Seven Card Stud
Paul Volpe: / /
Ryan Leng: / /
Paul Volpe completed and was called by Ryan Leng, who then bet his advantage on fourth street and received a call. Leng check-called on fifth and bet sixth for Volpe to call. Both checked seventh and Leng tabled the for queens and sevens to win the pot.
| Ryan Leng | 8,600,000 | 1,400,000 |
| Dan Cates | 8,100,000 | -100,000 |
| Paul Volpe | 2,300,000 | -1,200,000 |
Friday, November 5, 2021 9:59 PM Local Time
Cates Wins Without Resistance
No-Limit Hold'em
Paul Volpe raised to 250,000 on the button. Ryan Leng called from the small blind and Dan Cates called in the big.
The flop came and all three players checked.
The fell on the turn and it was checked to Cates, who bet 400,000. Volpe and Leng folded and Cates collected the pot.
| Dan Cates | 8,200,000 | 700,000 |
| Ryan Leng | 7,200,000 | -800,000 |
| Paul Volpe | 3,500,000 | -800,000 |
Friday, November 5, 2021 9:54 PM Local Time
Cates Raises The Turn
No-Limit Hold'em
Paul Volpe raised to 250,000 on the button and was called by Dan Cates in the big blind.
Both players checked on the flop and Cates checked again the turn — prompting a 500,000 bet from Volpe.
Cates then raised to 1.6 million and Volpe folded after a bit of thought.
| Dan Cates | 7,500,000 | 700,000 |
| Paul Volpe | 4,300,000 | 200,000 |
Friday, November 5, 2021 9:50 PM Local Time
Cates Gets Some Back From Leng
Limit 2-7 Triple Draw
Picking up the action on the second draw, Ryan Leng took one while Dan Cates took two. Leng bet and earned a call to then take one again, while Cates patted. Leng check-called a bet and mucked when Cates rolled over the for a nine-seven.
| Ryan Leng | 8,000,000 | -1,400,000 |
| Dan Cates | 6,800,000 | 1,400,000 |
| Paul Volpe | 4,100,000 | -300,000 |
Friday, November 5, 2021 9:47 PM Local Time
Leng Shows an Eight
Limit 2-7 Triple Draw
Dan Cates raised on the button and Ryan Leng called in the big blind.
Leng drew two and Cates drew three. Leng bet and Cates called.
Leng stood pat and Cates drew one on the second draw. Leng bet and Cates called.
Leng stood pat and Cates drew one again on the final draw. Both players checked on the end and Leng fanned out .
Cates mucked and Leng took down the pot.
| Ryan Leng | 9,400,000 | 1,400,000 |
| Dan Cates | 5,400,000 | -1,100,000 |