Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:24 PM Local Time
Taylor Paur Wins Event #18: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em ($340,260)
After navigating a field of 2,017 players over three days, Taylor Paur was crowned the champion of Event#18: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em taking home $340,260 and his first WSOP bracelet.
We started the day with 14 players and all eyes were on Phil Ivey, even as Paur was the chip leader. He maintained the chip lead through out most of the day only giving it up for a brief time in heads up play. Paur remained dominate as we watched the eliminations of Phil Ivey, Nick Colbrese, Adam Sanders, Robert Deppe and James Epner to get to our official final table.
Just like the start of the day, Paur began the final table with the chip lead and put those chips to work early. It only took 13 hands to see our first eliminations when both Ryan Austin and Kyle Cartwright found themselves all in against Paur. Austin started the hand with more chips and as such was eliminated in 8th and Cartwright in 9th place.
The next person to go was Daniel Idema, in seventh place, just 10 hands later by DJ MacKinnon. Phillip Hui finished in sixth place after being pretty quiet during the day's play. He tried to make a move when action folded to him on the button but unfortunately for him, Alex Barlow in the big blind woke up with queens.
DJ MacKinnon was our next casualty leaving in fifth place after he found himself all in with kings against Paur's aces. Following MacKinnon, was Alex Barlow in fourth place. Barlow was on the extreme short stack after MacKinnon and he doubled up Tai Nguyen a few hands earlier.
Paur began three-handed play with a significant chip lead (5,000,000) over his opponents, Roy Weiss (745,000) and Tai Nguyen (475,000). Paur continued to dominate play at the final table raising or reraising almost every hand. The only play Weiss and Nguyen had was to move all in. Which Nguyen did one time too many, leaving the tournament in 3rd place.
Paur entered heads up play with a 4:1 chip lead over Weiss. Paur remained in control of the match until Weiss caught some lucky cards to take the chip lead for a short time. However, when the players went to dinner, Paur was back on top with 4,250,000 of the 6,000,000 chips in play. Weiss changed his strategy at dinner time and instead of calling most of Paur's bets, he began moving all in on every hand. At one point, Weiss took over the lead and had Paur all in for his tournament. Luckily for Paur, he won that hand and five hands later claimed victory over Roy Weiss, our second place finisher.
| Place | Player | Prize (USD) |
|---|
| 1 | Taylor Paur | $340,260 |
| 2 | Roy Weiss | $211,794 |
| 3 | Tai Nguyen | $147,220 |
| 4 | Alexander Barlow | $106,027 |
| 5 | DJ MacKinnon | $77,491 |
| 6 | Phillip Hui | $57,324 |
| 7 | Daniel Idema | $42,962 |
| 8 | Ryan Austin | $32,608 |
| 9 | Kyle Cartwright | $25,041 |
That concludes our coverage of Event #18: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em. Stay with PokerNews.com for all the latest coverage coming to you from the 44th Annual World Series of Poker.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:11 PM Local Time
Roy Weiss Eliminated in 2nd Place ($211,794)
Hand 243: Once again, Roy Weiss moved all in and Paur made the call.
Paur:
Weiss:
Paur was already in front when the dealer put the onto the felt. As soon as Paur's rail realized their hero had paired his ace they erupted into raptures. The turn was the improving Paur to trip aces, and his rail went nuts! However, the noise soon lowered when everyone realised Weiss had picked up a club flush draw. The river was red, it was the and with that Paur had won his first bracelet and the noise from his rail almost lifted the roof off the Rio.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:04 PM Local Time
More All In Bets
Hand 238: Taylor Paur opened to 120,000 and Weiss repsonded with an all-in three-bet. Paur folded.
Hand 239: Weiss pushed all in and Paur folded.
Hand 240: Paur raised and folded when Weiss continued his strategy of moving all in.
Hand 241: Weiss moved all in and Paur called.
Paur:
Weiss:
The board ran out to double Paur to 5,000,000.
Hand 242: Paur opened to 120,000 and then called as Weiss moved all-in.
Paur:
Weiss:
Weiss snatched the lead when the flop came down and locked up the hand when the landed on the turn. The inconsequential fell on the river and Paur handed over 1,190,000 chips to his opponent.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 9:52 PM Local Time
Chips Are Flying
Hand #232: Taylor Paur folded and Roy Weiss got the walk.
Hand #233: Weiss moved all in with and Paur called with . The flop came giving Weiss the flush draw. The turn came giving Weiss the flushd and the double up. The river was irrelevant.
Hand #234: Paur folds giving Weiss the walk.
Hand #235: Weiss moved all in and Paur folded.
Hand #236: Paur completes the blind and Weiss checked his option. Weiss checked the flop. Paur bet 60,000 and Weiss folded.
Hand #237: Weiss moved all in with and Paur called with for his tournament. The flop came and the cards are finally falling Paur's way.
| Roy Weiss | 3,300,000 | 1,300,000  |
| Taylor Paur | 2,700,000 | -1,300,000  |
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 9:43 PM Local Time
Weiss Shoves Every Hand Since the Break
Roy Weiss has started to move all in on every hand he has played so far since the break. Here's how the last few hands have panned out
Hand 224: Taylor Paur opened from the button, Roy Weiss moved all in and Paur folded.
Hand 225: Weiss open-shoved the button and Paur folded.
Hand 226: Paur opened, Weiss moved all in instantly and Paur shook his head and mucked.
Hand 227: Weiss pushed all-in and Paur folded. Weiss is up to 2,000,000 chips now.
Hand 228: A raise from Paur was greeted with an instant all in bet from Weiss and fold from Paur.
Hand 229: Weiss open-shoved yet again and Paur folded.
"Are you even looking at your cards? I can see your eyes open but are you looking?"
Paur seems to be getting restless, as is his rail.
Hand 230: Paur opened, Weiss moved all in and Paur folded.
Hand 231: Weiss open shoved and Paur folded.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 9:36 PM Local Time
Weiss Doubles
Roy Weiss moved all in from the button for 835,000 with and Paur called with . The flop came followed by the turn and river to give Weiss the double up.
| Taylor Paur | 4,000,000 | -1,495,000 |
| Roy Weiss | 2,000,000 | 1,285,000 |
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 9:33 PM Local Time
We Are Back From Dinner
The first hands back from dinner:
Hand #220: Taylor Paur moved all in and Roy Weiss folded.
Hand #221: Weiss moved all in and Paur folded.
Hand #222: Paur raised to 120,000. Weiss moved all in and Paur folded.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 9:31 PM Local Time
Level 28 started
Level: 28
Blinds: 30000/60000
Ante: 10000
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 9:28 PM Local Time
How Did You Celebrate Winning Your Bracelet?
As we wait to award another gold bracelet here at the World Series of Poker, here are some ways that pros celebrated after their WSOP victories... You know, just in case Taylor or Roy are seeking some inspiration.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 8:36 PM Local Time
One Hour Dinner Break
Taylor Paur wanted to play on, or have a twenty minute break maximum, but Roy Weiss said he was pretty hungry and he wanted the hour dinner break. So we'll see you guys back in an hour as we continue the heads up between Taylor Paur and Roy Weiss.
| Taylor Paur | 5,495,000 | 1,495,000 |
| Roy Weiss | 715,000 | -1,285,000 |
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 8:34 PM Local Time
Paur Back on Par
Hand #209: Roy Weiss folded, giving Taylor Paur a walk.
Hand #210: Taylor Paur made it 100,000 and got a call. Roy Weiss check-folded to a 90,000 bet though on .
Hand #211: Roy Weiss made it 110,000 from the button and Taylor Paur folded.
Hand #212: Taylor Paur raised it up to 100,000 and got a call. Roy Weiss check-called a 90,000 bet on but check-folded to a 180,000 bet from Paur on the turn.
Hand #213: Roy Weiss made it 110,000 and Taylor Paur made the call. Paur check-folded to a 140,000 bet on .
Hand #214: Taylor Paur raised to 100,000 and Roy Weiss made the call. Weis check-called 90,000 on . Both players checked on the on the turn. The river brought the to the table and Weiss bet out 275,000. Paur gave it some thoughts and eventually made the call. "King High" Weiss said. Paur showed his and took down the pot.
Hand #215: Roy Weiss raised it up to 100,000 and Taylor Paur made the call. en both players checked. on the turn and Paur bet out 130,000. Weiss made the call and also called the 320,000 bet on the on the river. Weiss mucked as Paur showed a full house with his .
Hand #216: Paur made it 100,000 on the button and Weiss made the call. Weiss check-folded to Paur's 80,000 bet on .
Hand #217: Roy Weiss limped in from the small blind and Taylor Paur checked. Taylor Paur bet out 55,000 on and that granted him the pot.
Hand #218: Taylor Paur made it 100,000 from the button and Roy Weiss made the call. Weiss check folded however to the 80,000 bet on .
Hand #219: Taylor Paur folded to the 110,000 raise from Roy Weiss.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 8:24 PM Local Time
Hands #200 - 208
Hand #200: Taylor Paur raised to 100,000 and Roy Weiss called. Weiss check folded to Paur's 80,000 bet on teh flop.
Hand #201: Weiss raised to 110,000, Paur reraised to 255,000 and Weiss called. Paur continued for 165,000 on the flop. Paur led for 280,000 on the turn and Weiss called. Both players checked the river adn Weiss said "ace" and showed for a pair of aces. Paur mucked his hand.
Hand #202: Paur raised to 100,000 and Weiss called. Weiss check folded to the flop and Paur's 80,000 bet.
Hand #203: Weiss raised to 110,000 and Paur called. Both players checked the flop and checked again on the turn. Paur led for 80,000 on the river and Weiss called. Paur showed for a pair of tens on the river and Weiss mucked.
Hand #204: Paur raised to 100,000 and Weiss folded.
Hand #205: Weiss raised to 110,000 and Paur folded.
Hand #206: Paur raised to 100,000 and Weiss called. Weiss check folded the flop.
Hand #207: Weiss raised to 110,000 and Paur called. Paur checked the and Weiss bet 135,000. Paur raised to 290,000 and Weiss called. Paur led for 340,000 on the turn and Weiss folded.
Hand #208: Paur raised to 100,000 and Weiss called. Weiss check called the 80,000 bet of Paur on the flop. Weiss again check called the turn, this time for 150,000. Weiss checked the river and Paur bet 330,000. Weiss eventually folded.
| Taylor Paur | 4,000,000 | 1,100,000 |
| Roy Weiss | 2,000,000 | -1,200,000 |
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 8:09 PM Local Time
Roy Weiss Grabs the Lead
After those hands the two were about even. Now Taylor Paur (with the upcoming hands) has lost the lead to Roy Weiss for the first time today.
| Roy Weiss | 3,200,000 | 2,300,000 |
| Taylor Paur | 2,900,000 | -2,410,000 |
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 8:08 PM Local Time
Hands #186 - 199
Hand #186: Taylor Paur made it 100,000 to go and Roy Weiss made the call. Weiss check-called 80,000 on and both players checked on the on the turn. The river was the and Weiss bet out for 275,000. Paur folded.
Hand #187: Roy Weiss made it 110,000 and Taylor Paur made the call. Both players checked on after which Paur bet out 95,000 on the turn. The river was the and Paur bet out 165,000. Weiss made the call and had the better hand with . Paur had for a flopped top pair but that wasn't good enough anymore.
Hand #188: Taylor Paur made it 100,000 on the button and Roy Weiss called. on the flop and Weiss check-folded to Paur's 85,000 c-bet.
Hand #189: Taylor Paur folded to Roy Weiss 100,000 button raise.
Hand #190: Taylor Paur made it 100,000 from the button and Roy Weiss made the call. Paur bet 90,000 in position after a check from Weiss on . Weiss made the call and both players checked on the on the turn. The river brought out the and without looking Weiss reched for 275,000 and threw it in the middle. Paur made the call after some hesitation, but had to muck as he got shown .
Hand #191: Taylor Paur got a walk in the big blind.
Hand #192: Paur made it 100,000 on the button and got a call. on the flop and Weiss check called 85,000 from Paur. The turn was the and Weiss check-raised Paur's 130,000 second bullet to 330,000. Paur folded.
Hand #193: Taylor Paur got a walk in the big blind.
Hand #194: Taylor Paur made it 100,000 and got a call from Roy Weiss. Weiss check-called 80,000 on after which they both checked the turn and river. Weiss thought he had a split pot with against Paur's but that wasn't the case as Paur grabbed the pot.
Hand #195: Roy Weiss made it 125,000 from the button and Taylor Paur folded.
Hand #196: Taylor Paur folded, giving Roy Weiss a walk.
Hand #197: This time Roy Weiss folded, giving Paur a walk.
Hand #198: Taylor Paur made it 100,000 and got a call. Roy Weiss check-folded to Paur's 80,000 bet on .
Hand #199: Roy Weiss made it 110,000 to go, Taylor Paur folded.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 7:57 PM Local Time
Hands #176 - 185
Hand #176: Taylor Paur raised to 100,000 and Roy Weiss called. Weiss check called Paur's 80,0000 bet on the flop. Weiss checked the turn and Paur bet 145,000. Weiss raised to 300,000 and Paur folded.
Hand #177: Paur got a walk.
Hand #178: Paur raised to 100,00 and Weiss called. Weiss check called the flop. Weiss checked the turn and Paur checked behind. Weiss check called the 110,000 of Paur on the river. Both players turn over for a chop pot.
Hand #179: Weiss folded giving Paur a walk.
Hand #180: Paur raised to 100,000 and Weiss folded.
Hand #181: Weiss raised to 125,000. Paur moved all in and Weiss folded.
Hand #182: Paur raised to 100,000 and Weiss called. Weiss check called the 80,000 bet of Paur on the flop. Both players check the turn. Weiss led for 130,000 on the river and Paur folded.
Hand #183: Paur got a walk.
Hand #184: Paur raised to 100,000 and Weiss folded.
Hand #185: Weiss raised to 110,000 and Paur called. Paur check called the 105,000 bet of Weiss on the flop. The turn came and Paur again check called the bet of Weiss, this time for 220,000. Both players check the river. Paur turned over for two pair, sixes and nines. Weiss tabled for a better two pair, nines and sevens.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 7:43 PM Local Time
Paur Getting More Grip Again
Hand #167: Roy Weiss raised it to 100,000 and Taylor Paur made it 240,000 from the big blind. Weiss made the call but folded as Paur bet 280,000 on .
Hand #168: Taylor Paur raised it up to 100,000 from the button and Weiss came along. on the flop and Roy Weiss check-called 65,000. Weiss called another 150,000 on the turn. The river brought the on the table and Weiss bet out 250,000. Paur made the call but had to muck as Weiss showed for a rivered two pair.
Hand #169: Taylor Paur folded to Roy Weiss' 110,000 button raise.
Hand #170: Taylor Paur raised it up to 100,000 from the button and Roy Weiss folded.
Hand #171: Taylor Paur folded to Roy Weiss' 100,000 button raise.
Hand #172: Taylor Paur made it 100,000 to go and Roy Weiss came along. on the flop and Weiss check-folded to Paur's continuation-bet.
Hand #173: Roy Weiss folded giving Taylor paur a walk.
Hand #174: Taylor Paur made it 100,000 from the button and Roy Weiss made the call. Weiss check-called a 80,000 bet on but check-folded as Paur bet another 195,000 on the on the turn.
Hand #175: Roy Weiss raised it up to 100,000 from the button and Taylor Paur made the call. Paur check-called a 130,000 bet on after which they both checked oin the on the turn. The river was the and Paur bet out 195,000. Weiss made the call but had to muck as Paur showed .
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 7:34 PM Local Time
First Hands of Heads Up
Hand #157: Roy Weiss folded on the button. Taylor Paur got a walk.
Hand #158: Paur raised to 80,000. Weiss reraised to 380,000 and Paur folded.
Hand #159: Weiss raised to 115, 000 and Paur folded.
Hand #160: Paur raised to 80,000 and Weiss called. Weiss check called the 60,000 bet of Paur on the flop. Paur led for 95,000 on the turn and Weiss called. Both players checked the river. Weiss showed for a pair of sixes and Paur mucked.
Hand #161: Weiss completed the big blind and Paur made it 115,000 to go. Weiss called and the flop was dealt. Paur continued for 75,000 and Weiss folded.
Hand #162: Paur raised to 80,000 and Weiss called. Weiss checked called Paur's 65,000 bet on the flop. Both players check the turn and river. Paur revealed and Weiss mucked.
Hand #163: Weiss folded giving Paur a walk.
Hand #164: Paur raised to 80,000 and Weiss called. Weiss check folded to Paur's 60,000 bet on the flop.
Hand #165: Paur got a walk.
Hand #166: Paur raised to 100,000 and Weiss folded.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 7:24 PM Local Time
Level 27 started
Level: 27
Blinds: 25000/50000
Ante: 5000
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 7:19 PM Local Time
Chip Counts Heads Up
| Taylor Paur | 4,800,000 | 300,000 |
| Roy Weiss | 1,430,000 | -70,000 |
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 7:18 PM Local Time
Tai Nguyen Eliminated in 3th Place ($147,220)
Hand #156: Taylor Paur made it 80,000 from the button and he received a call from Tai Nguyen who was seated in the big blind. Nguyen checked to Paur on and Paur made a 85,000 continuation-bet. Nguyen looked at his chips and then cut out 210,000 for a raise. Paur moved him all in and Nguyen immediately made the call for his 930,000 total stack.
Paur showed his and was in front against Nguyen's . Both had a flush draw but Paur's was just a little better. The on the turn gave both players a flush but Paur's wasn't sure to be seating heads up yet. The could still ruin the party and for a second the rail and players thought it hit the river. The was close, but no cigar, for Nguyen who exited in third place.
| Tai Nguyen | 0 | -1,000,000 |