Tuesday, June 4, 2013 5:43 PM Local Time
Chip Counts at Level Up
| Steven Wolansky | 695,000 | 18,000  |
| Eric Crain | 445,000 | 35,000 |
| Michael Malm | 305,000 | 33,500 |
| Greg Mueller | 290,000 | 68,000 |
| Travis Pearson | 264,000 | 99,000 |
| Dario Alioto | 242,000 | -33,000  |
| Michael Hurey | 210,000 | -135,000 |
| Marco Johnson | 105,000 | 20,000 |
| Chris Tryba | 88,000 | -82,000 |
| Mike Wattel | 63,000 | -17,000 |
| Randy Ohel | 52,500 | -52,500 |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 5:33 PM Local Time
Alioto Doubles Through Hurey
Pot-Limit Omaha
Michael Hurey opened to 15,000 from the cutoff, and Dario Alioto potted from the button.
"Alright, let's do this," Hurey said, sliding out a stack of pink T5,000 chips to indicate a reraise. Alioto called off.
Hurey:
Alioto:
The flop brought , and the turn and river were and . All the babies on board meant the aces stood, and Hurey was forced to double Alioto up.
| Michael Hurey | 345,000 | -100,000 |
| Dario Alioto | 275,000 | 0 |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 5:28 PM Local Time
Wattel Doubles in Limit Hold'em
Limit Hold'em
Mike Wattel raised the cutoff and it folded to Marco Johnson's small blind. He three-bet and it came back around to Wattel. Eventually they capped the action which left Wattel with just 3,500 behind. Johnson bet him all in dark before the flop and Wattel called.
Johnson:
Wattel:
Wattel found top pair on the flop and was able to dodge Johnson making two pair or trips as the turned and the rivered. Wattel was able to double to about 80,000.
| Marco Johnson | 85,000 | -83,000 |
| Mike Wattel | 80,000 | 35,000 |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 5:12 PM Local Time
Chris Reslock Eliminated in 12th Place ($12,728)
Omaha Eight-or-Better
After a series of preflop raises, we found Chris Reslock all in and at risk before the flop against Michael Hurey.
Reslock:
Hurey:
Hurey flopped two pair on and never looked back as the turned and the rivered to give him jacks full of fives. Reslock was eliminated in 12th place and will take home $12,728 in tournament winnings.
| Michael Hurey | 445,000 | 172,000 |
| Chris Reslock | 0 | -47,500 |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 5:08 PM Local Time
Alioto Doubles Through Ohel
Omaha Eight-or-Better
Dario Alioto raised from the cutoff and it folded to Randy Ohel who three-bet from the big blind. Alioto four-bet all in and Ohel called.
Alioto:
Ohel:
The board dropped down and Alioto was able to secure a double up. He's now sitting around 80,000 while Ohel has fallen to 105,000.
| Randy Ohel | 105,000 | -61,000 |
| Dario Alioto | 80,000 | 40,000 |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 5:03 PM Local Time
Crain Takes Massive Stud Pot
Stud
Chris Reslock fired out on fourth street after he, Dario Alioto and Eric Crain each put in four bets initially. Reslock had a king-ace, Crain had a jack-queen, and Alioto had a deuce-four. Alioto raised and Crain called, as did Reslock.
Fifth street brought a five for Alioto, an eight for Crain, and a ten for Reslock. Crain took the lead, betting the final three streets, and both players called down until Alioto mucked after all the cards.
Crain: /
Reslock: /
Alioto: /
Crain dragged the massive pot with his straight.
| Eric Crain | 470,000 | 125,000 |
| Chris Reslock | 47,500 | -98,500 |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 4:40 PM Local Time
Players Have Returned from Break...
...and cards are back in the air.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 4:32 PM Local Time
Plenty of Extras Being Given Away at This Year's WSOP
The buzz inside the walls of the Rio extends beyond just the tournaments on the 2013 World Series of Poker schedule. Online poker in Nevada is a very, very hot topic right now, and WSOP.com is making a lot of noise.
While the site has yet to launch, you can head to the Lambada Room of the Rio or look for one of the beautiful and friendly WSOP.com ladies walking the hallways to sign up for a free, personal WSOP.com online poker account. This is a great way to get a jump on the site's registration, and plenty of people have already taken this opportunity.
What's more is that the WSOP will be hosting daily raffles for everyone that has taken the time to register for WSOP.com at the Rio. What can you win? Plenty of fantastic prizes including 36 WSOP seats!
Players 21 years of age and older who sign up for a WSOP.com account will automatically be entered into the "36-Seat Giveaway" where a randomly-selected winner will win a seat into the next day's first WSOP gold bracelet event. One of the events eligible in this promotion is the $111,111 One Drop High Roller No-Limit Hold'em tournament that is expected to feature a $10,000,000 prize pool and allow you to play poker with the biggest names in the game. In total, $182,333 in WSOP seats, including a seat to the WSOP Main Event, are being given away during this one-of-a-kind WSOP.com promotion.
In addition to the 36-Seat Giveaway, a "Hot Seat" promotion will allow any player who signs up for a WSOP.com online account and wears their WSOP.com patch on their chest at the table while playing an event to be randomly selected to receive 500 bonus dollars deposited directly into their WSOP.com online account once the site has received all regulatory approvals and launches.
With 62 WSOP gold bracelet events and three winners promised for the Main Event, this promotion includes $32,000 worth of value to those participating.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 4:24 PM Local Time
Counts at the Break
| Steven Wolansky | 677,000 | 22,000 |
| Eric Crain | 345,000 | 15,000 |
| Michael Hurey | 273,000 | -49,000 |
| Michael Malm | 271,500 | -23,500 |
| Dario Alioto | 226,000 | -15,000 |
| Greg Mueller | 222,000 | 12,000 |
| Chris Tryba | 170,000 | -5,000 |
| Marco Johnson | 168,000 | 28,000 |
| Randy Ohel | 166,000 | -6,000 |
| Travis Pearson | 165,000 | 5,000 |
| Chris Reslock | 146,000 | 6,000 |
| Mike Wattel | 107,000 | 7,000 |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 4:22 PM Local Time
Break
Players are now on a 20-minute break.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 4:14 PM Local Time
Hurey Makes Number Three
2-7 Triple Draw
Greg Mueller drew two on the second draw, as did Eric Crain, while Michael Hurey, who was leading the pot from the cutoff, stood pat. Both players checked to Hurey, and only Mueller called his bet.
Mueller drew one and checked. Hurey bet the end, and Mueller thought long and hard before calling. Hurey revealed a , and Mueller just said, "nice hand."
| Michael Hurey | 322,000 | 22,000 |
| Greg Mueller | 210,000 | 17,000 |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 4:07 PM Local Time
Wolansky Continues to Dominate
No-Limit Hold'em
Marco Johnson opened with an early position raise to 10,000. Chris Tryba called from the cutoff and action trickled down to Steven Wolansky in the big blind. Wolansky cut out a three-bet to 32,000 which allowed Johnson to get out of the hand. Tryba quickly called and the two took a flop.
The dealer fanned on the felt and Wolansky checked. Tryba moved 40,000 into the middle and Wolansky took his time making a call. The hit the turn and Wolansky checked once more. Tryba tapped the table behind and the finished the board. Both players checked again and Wolansky tabled . Tryba mucked and Wolansky picked up the pot.
Wolansky has now extended his lead even further and is sitting on about 655,000.
| Steven Wolansky | 655,000 | 80,000 |
| Chris Tryba | 175,000 | -165,000 |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 3:56 PM Local Time
Wolansky Running Away
No-Limit Hold'em
Steven Wolansky continues to build his chip lead over the rest of the players. In a recent hand, everyone folded to him on the button, and he bumped it to 9,000. Marco Johnson defended his small blind to the tune of 22,000. Wolansky came back over the top all in, and Johnson released his hand.
| Steven Wolansky | 575,000 | 110,000 |
| Marco Johnson | 140,000 | 10,000 |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 3:52 PM Local Time
Reslock Doubles Through Crain
Stud Eight-or-Better
| Chris Reslock: / / |
| Eric Crain: / / |
Eric Crain, Chris Reslock, Greg Mueller, and Dario Alioto all saw fourth street. Two checks to Mueller saw him lead out. Crain raised the action and Reslock three-bet which caused Alioto and Mueller to muck their hands. Crain stood up out of his seat and saw that Reslock only had a little bit behind.
"I don't know how I got myself into this situation," said Crain, who then raised enough to put Reslock all in.
Reslock showed in the hole for trip kings. Crain meekly tabled . Crain ended up making trip nines on seventh but it was ultimately not enough to best Reslock's kings. Reslock is now sitting around 140,000.
| Eric Crain | 285,000 | -5,000 |
| Chris Reslock | 140,000 | 65,000 |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 3:44 PM Local Time
Benjamin Pollak Eliminated in 13th Place ($10,186)
Stud Eight or Better
Eric Crain was betting every street with an ace-six-jack, and Benjamin Pollak called off the remainder of his chips with a five-king-queen and two clubs.
Crain: /
Pollak: /
"I've got outs," Crain said, scanning the face-up cards. "Well, so do you." Indeed, Crain could catch a heart to make a high to go with his low, while Pollak alread had a club flush and was a seven, ace, or four away from a low. The dealer tossed out seventh street.
"I got there," Crain said, revealing a . Pollak sighed in disbelief, showing a blank . Crain's ace-high flush and eight-six low scooped the pot, eliminating Pollak.
| Benjamin Pollak | 0 | -48,000 |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 3:38 PM Local Time
Robert Mizrachi Eliminated in 14th Place ($10,186)
Robert Mizrachi was eliminated from play in 14th place during unknown action. He will collect $10,186 for his finish.
| Robert Mizrachi | 0 | -80,000 |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 3:35 PM Local Time
Josh Arieh Eliminated in 15th Place ($8,262)
Stud Eight-or-Better
| Dario Alioto: / / |
| Josh Arieh: / / |
We picked up with the action on fifth street to see both players check. Arieh fired out a bet on sixth street and Alioto went into the tank.
"There's no shame in folding," said Arieh.
Another moment passed and Alioto announced a call. Arieh moved in for his last 14,500 after seventh street was dealt and Alioto called.
"Two pair," said Arieh.
Alioto rolled over for trip fours. Arieh shot out of his seat and smacked his cards down on the table. He was eliminated in 15th place and will collect $8,262.
| Josh Arieh | 0 | -70,000 |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 3:27 PM Local Time
Mueller Needs Calculator, Phone
Limit Hold'em
Benjamin Pollak raised from middle position, and Greg Mueller took a moment to figure the right amount before three-betting from Pollak's immediate left.
"Floor," Josh Arieh called. "Greg needs a calculator."
Action folded back to Pollak, who tanked for about a minute before folding, apparently showing Mueller .
"Wow," Mueller exclaimed, before leaning back with his cards. He whipped out his phone and took a picture of the cards, presumably to document the occasion for later.
| Benjamin Pollak | 48,000 | -27,000 |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 3:10 PM Local Time
Ten Minutes
Players are taking a quick, ten minute unscheduled break to fill out their media forms and color up the grey t100 chips.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 3:09 PM Local Time
One For Pearson
Limit Hold'em
Marco Johnson raised from late position and Travis Pearson three-bet from the button. The blinds folded and Johnson stuck around.
The flop came and Johnson checked. Pearson continued and Johnson called. The turn brought the and once again Johnson check-called a bet. The river was the and Johnson check-called for a third time.
Pearson showed and Johnson flashed the and mucked his hand. Pearson picked up the pot and is now sitting on 160,000.
| Travis Pearson | 160,000 | 20,000 |
| Marco Johnson | 130,000 | -20,000 |