Wednesday, October 23, 2019 3:33 AM Local Time
Besim Hot Leads the Final Seven Players in Event #10: €25,500 Mixed Games Championship; Hellmuth and Negreanu in Contention
After nearly another 10 levels of all variants of poker, only seven players remain in the quest for a World Series of Poker gold bracelet in Event #10: €25,500 Mixed Games Championship. The day mostly belonged to Besim Hot who dominated throughout to bag up an impressive chip lead with 15,795,000 chips.
The Swiss poker player has been missing in action over the past few years but has been making a big impact at the 2019 WSOP Europe thus far. Just a couple of days ago, Hot had a fifth-place finish in the €25,500 High Roller where he pocketed over €166,000. Now he has his second cash of the series but will be looking to better that performance and maybe lay claim to his first-ever bracelet.
Hot's first major clash of the day came against Benny Glaser (2,750,000) and the two continued to battle, trading the chip lead in the early going. However, Hot got the best of Glaser in a pot-limit omaha hand where Hot got a full double up. He then went on to eliminate Anatoly Filatov, Ivo Donev, and Anthony Zinno en route to the final table.
While Hot will hold over a third of the chips in play, it won't be an easy path to victory with plenty of experience among the other six players. Dzmitry Urbanovich is still a distant second after a last-hand knockout that vaulted him to 7,425,000 chips. Urbanovich will also be in search of his WSOP title. While the two leaders have zero bracelets to their name, there are 25 total bracelets among four others.
Most notably, two of poker's biggest names in Phil Hellmuth (5,495,000) and Daniel Negreanu (5,315,000) will be in the hunt and looking to add to their poker resume. Negreanu has already locked up his sixth cash in 10 events at the WSOP Europe in his hopes to claim another Player of the Year title while Hellmuth will be looking to win a record-breaking 16th bracelet.
Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hellmuth
Another name that some may find familiar is that of Alex Livingston (4,005,000) who's back at King's Resort in Rozvadov this year. The Canadian poker pro is coming off a third-place finish in the WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas where he scored a career-best $4,000,000. Livingston appeared to take a break since his deep run but he's back looking for his first-ever WSOP title.
Final Table Seating Assignments
| Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|
| 1 | Dzmitry Urbanovich | Poland | 7,425,000 |
| 2 | Julien Martini | France | 4,475,000 |
| 3 | Besim Hot | Switzerland | 15,795,000 |
| 4 | Phil Hellmuth | United States | 5,495,000 |
| 5 | Benny Glaser | United Kingdom | 2,750,000 |
| 6 | Alex Livingston | United States | 4,005,000 |
| 7 | Daniel Negreanu | United States | 5,315,000 |
The action got underway at 3 p.m. local time earlier today with just 21 players returning to their seats from Day 1. That number quickly grew in the first couple of levels with late registration still open. Phil Ivey entered for the third time while many mixed-game rookies took a seat with an overlay looming on the €1,000,000 guaranteed prizepool. Ryan Riess, Alex Foxen, and James Chen joined a few Russians in Marek Blasko, Maksim Pisarenko, and Filatov to compete against some of the greats.
A total of 45 entries were recorded for the event and it took a while after the registration period closed for the eliminations to occur. There were still 30 players remaining after the second break of the day but that number quickly dwindled as the short stacks bowed out. Shaun Deeb, Chris Ferguson, David "ODB" Baker, Robert Campbell, and Zinno all saw their POY hopes take a hit as they were eliminated before the money.
It was a dramatic ending to the day when both Johannes Becker and Roland Israelashvili were eliminated within seconds of each other with nine players remaining. Only seven places were paid and there was no hand-for-hand process required to get into the money. With just seven players remaining, the players and tournament staff decided to call it quits on the night with 21:43 remaining in level 18.
Final Table Payouts
| Place | Prize (in EUR) | Prize (in USD) |
|---|
| 1 | € 385,911 | $428,361 |
| 2 | € 238,509 | $264,745 |
| 3 | € 162,463 | $180,334 |
| 4 | € 111,689 | $123,975 |
| 5 | € 77,502 | $86,027 |
| 6 | € 54,287 | $60,259 |
| 7 | € 38,389 | $42,612 |
The final table will restart at 3 p.m. local time tomorrow and each player has €38,380 locked up. However, they will each have their sights set on the first-place prize of €385,9111 and it is still anyone's game. They will finish out the 18th level and the remaining levels will be 60-minutes in length until a winner is crowned.
The PokerNews live reporting team will be back on the tournament floor tomorrow to bring you all of the live updates throughout the final day. Stay tuned to find out who will be the first eliminated and who will be crowned a new world champion.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 3:00 AM Local Time
End-of-Day 2 Chip Counts
The remaining seven players were asked whether or not they wish to continue playing until the end of the level or bag right away, and it was agreed to bag and come back at 3 p.m. local time to play down to a champion. There will be 21:43 minutes left in level 18.
A recap of today's action is to follow.
| Besim Hot | 15,795,000 | 1,845,000  |
| Dzmitry Urbanovich | 7,425,000 | 0  |
| Phil Hellmuth | 5,495,000 | -215,000 |
| Daniel Negreanu | 5,315,000 | -60,000 |
| Julien Martini | 4,475,000 | 3,215,000 |
| Alex Livingston | 4,005,000 | -295,000 |
| Benny Glaser | 2,750,000 | -100,000 |
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 2:52 AM Local Time
Becker and Israelashvili Bust to Burst the Bubble
Pot-Limit Omaha
All of a sudden, there were two all-in and call in the first hand of Pot-Limit Omaha and that could essentially burst the money bubble without going hand-for-hand.
Johannes Becker raised the pot and Dzmitry Urbanovich three-bet the pot out of the big blind. Becker piled it in for 1,575,000 with the words "let's gamble" and Urbanovich snap-called.
Johannes Becker:
Dzmitry Urbanovich:
Becker pushed his ace-nine of hearts towards the board and Benny Glaser immediately said "don't do that."
The flop gave Becker trips deuces while the turn saw Urbanovich with a flush draw. The river instead improved Urbanovich to trips jacks and Becker was left empty-handed.
"At least I didn't bubble this one," he said while at the same time there was also a showdown at the other table.
Daniel Negreanu had raised to 160,000 and Roland Israelashvili called from the big blind, they got it in after the flop.
Roland Israelashvili:
Daniel Negreanu:
The turn and river failed to improve Israelashvili to let the bubble burst.
Roland Israelashvili| Dzmitry Urbanovich | 7,425,000 | 1,625,000 |
| Daniel Negreanu | 5,375,000 | 75,000 |
| Johannes Becker | 0 | -1,575,000 |
| Roland Israelashvili | 0 | -2,100,000 |
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 2:45 AM Local Time
Becker Wins One
Razz
Johannes Becker: /
Alex Livingston: / fold
Johannes Becker bet fourth and Alex Livingston called. They checked fifth and a bet by Becker on sixth won the pot.
Dzmitry Urbanovich: / fold
Alex Livingston: /
Dzmitry Urbanovich checked fourth and called a bet by Livingston, who said "variance, maybe I have a big lead." Urbanovich just shook his head with a big grin. On fifth, Livingston bet and Urbanovich folded.
| Dzmitry Urbanovich | 5,800,000 | 75,000 |
| Alex Livingston | 4,300,000 | -1,100,000 |
| Johannes Becker | 1,575,000 | 750,000 |
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 2:37 AM Local Time
The "World Razz Champion" on a Roll
Razz
Phil Hellmuth: / /
Benny Glaser: / /
Phil Hellmuth completed with a deuce and Benny Glaser called with a three. Hellmuth continued on fourth and Glaser called. Glaser took the betting lead on fifth and sixth with Hellmuth calling both times.
On seventh, Glaser opted to check and Hellmuth tossed in a bet. Glaser wasted little time before mucking his cards and Hellmuth scooped another pot. On multiple occasions today, Hellmuth has proclaimed to be the "World Razz Champion" and as of right now he is backing it up.
| Phil Hellmuth | 5,710,000 | 1,760,000 |
| Benny Glaser | 2,850,000 | -1,325,000 |
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 2:17 AM Local Time
Negreanu Calls Correctly
Seven Card Stud
Roland Israelashvili: / /
Daniel Negreanu: / /
Daniel Negreanu bet fourth and fifth against Roland Israelashvili, who paired his seven and bet sixth, Negreanu called. Israelashvili also bet seventh and Negreanu immediately uttered "I knew it" followed by some swear words. He sunk back into his chair and eventually made the call.
Israelashvili tabled for a missed straight draw and a pair, which Negreanu had beat with for a pair of kings.
| Daniel Negreanu | 5,300,000 | 140,000 |
| Roland Israelashvili | 2,100,000 | -580,000 |
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 2:10 AM Local Time
Level 18 started
Level: 18
Blinds: 40,000/80,000
Ante: 120,000
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 2:09 AM Local Time
Becker Getting Short
No-Limit Hold'em
Dzmitry Urbanovich opened to 150,000 from under the gun and Johannes Becker three-bet to 390,000 on the button. The blinds folded and Urbanovich called to see a flop of . Urbanovich checked to Becker who continued for 220,000 and Urbanovich called.
The turn brought the and both players checked to the on the river. Urbanovich led out with a bet of 350,000 and Becker wanted to see. Urbanovich showed for a flush and Becker was forced to muck his cards.
| Dzmitry Urbanovich | 5,725,000 | 2,125,000 |
| Johannes Becker | 825,000 | -575,000 |
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 2:01 AM Local Time
Hellmuth Chips Away at Livingston
2-7 Lowball Triple Draw
In a four-bet pot, Phil Hellmuth was up against Alex Livingston and Johannes Becker. Hellmuth drew one card from the small blind, Livingston took two from the cutoff, and Becker drew one on the button. All three players checked and Hellmuth stood pat and tossed in a bet on second street.
Livingston and Becker both drew a card but only Livingston called. On third street, Hellmuth stood pat again and Livingston flashed a that he was discarding. Hellmuth checked this time and Livingston checked it back. Hellmuth showed a perfect eight and Livingston conceded the pot.
| Alex Livingston | 5,400,000 | -2,400,000 |
| Phil Hellmuth | 3,950,000 | 840,000 |
| Johannes Becker | 1,400,000 | -210,000 |
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 1:51 AM Local Time
Negreanu and Martini Chop Up Vieira
Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better
Daniel Negreanu: / /
Julien Martini: / /
Joao Vieira: / /
There was a large pot brewing with three players still active in the hand on fifth street. Negreanu bet and Martini called. Vieira stuck in the last of his 180,000 and there was still a small side pot.
Negreanu bet again on sixth and Martini raised all in for 385,000 which Negreanu quickly called. Martini showed for a straight and six low while Negreanu had for two pair. Vieira was a sitting duck with .
On the final draw, Negreanu pulled a four-side across as he peeled it from the side. It happened to be the as Negreanu filled up for the high. Martini took the low and Vieira was eliminated.
| Daniel Negreanu | 5,160,000 | -890,000 |
| Julien Martini | 1,260,000 | -440,000 |
| Joao Vieira | 0 | -1,450,000 |
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 1:45 AM Local Time
Glaser Bests Becker
Limit Hold'em
Alex Livingston raised from the cutoff and Johannes Becker called on the button, as did Benny Glaser in the big blind. On the flop, Glaser check-raised a bet of Becker and Livingston got out of the way while Becker called.
The followed on the turn and a bet of Glaser won the pot right there.
| Benny Glaser | 4,175,000 | 815,000 |
| Johannes Becker | 1,610,000 | -600,000 |
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 1:37 AM Local Time
Glaser Flops a Flush
Limit Hold'em
Benny Glaser raised it up in the cutoff and Johannes Becker defended from the big blind. The flop fell and Becker check-called a bet from Glaser.
The turn brought the and Becker checked again. Glaser fired out another bet and Becker still called to see the on the river. Becker checked for the third time and Glaser bet once more. Becker looked him up and Glaser tabled for a flopped flush to win the pot.
| Benny Glaser | 3,360,000 | 1,460,000 |
| Johannes Becker | 2,210,000 | -1,190,000 |
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 1:32 AM Local Time
More for Livingston
Pot-Limit Omaha
On the turn, Benny Glaser checked from under the gun and Alex Livingston bet 625,000 on the button, which Glaser called. The river was checked and the of Livingston for two pair won the pot.
| Alex Livingston | 7,800,000 | 400,000 |
| Benny Glaser | 1,900,000 | -700,000 |
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 1:25 AM Local Time
Vieira Doubles Through Martini
Razz
Joao Vieira: / /
Julien Martini: / /
Joao Vieira bet on fifth street and called all in after a raise by Julien Martini, who mucked his two down cards when his ten-nine draw was not good enough to beat the ten-eight of Vieira.
| Julien Martini | 1,700,000 | -280,000 |
| Joao Vieira | 1,450,000 | -150,000 |
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 1:20 AM Local Time
Zinno Double Pairs and Hits the Rail
Razz
Anthony Zinno: / /
Besim Hot: / /
Anthony Zinno returned from the break as the shortest stack in the room and was just looking for a starting hand to go with. He found one in razz and picking up the action on fifth street, Zinno made a bet and was called by Besim Hot.
Zinno was all in for 230,000 on sixth and Hot made the call again. After seventh, Zinno flipped over and with a double-pair in his hand, he was playing a queen. Hot tabled and made a ten to eliminate Zinno.
| Besim Hot | 13,950,000 | 1,450,000 |
| Anthony Zinno | 0 | -1,500,000 |
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 1:15 AM Local Time
Martini Loses a Chunk
Razz
Daniel Negreanu: / /
Julien Martini: / /
Joao Vieira: / fold
Joao Vieira completed and Daniel Negreanu raised with a four. Julien Martini flat-called and Vieira came along as well. Martini led out on fourth which got Vieira to fold and Negreanu raised which Martini called.
Martini check-called a bet from Negreanu on fifth and both players checked sixth and seventh. Martini indicated he had a nine after showing a but Negreanu had en eight with .
| Daniel Negreanu | 6,050,000 | 1,100,000 |
| Julien Martini | 1,980,000 | -1,000,000 |
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 1:11 AM Local Time
One for Livingston in Razz
Razz
Dzmitry Urbanovich: / /
Alex Livingston: / /
Dzmitry Urbanovich and Alex Livingston checked fifth and sixth, Livingston then check-called a bet on seventh. Urbamnovich rolled over the and Livingston tabled for an eighty-seven to win the pot.
| Alex Livingston | 7,400,000 | 200,000 |
| Dzmitry Urbanovich | 3,600,000 | 750,000 |
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 1:04 AM Local Time
Level 17 started
Level: 17
Blinds: 30,000/60,000
Ante: 90,000
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 12:51 AM Local Time
Final Break on Day 2
The remaining 11 players have been sent into a 15-minute straight. Action will conclude at the end of level 18 or when six players remain, whichever comes first.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 12:51 AM Local Time
Hellmuth Gets Some Back
Razz
Phil Hellmuth: / /
Roland Israelashvili: / /
Roland Israelashvili completed with a seven and Phil Hellmuth just called. After Israelashvili paired on fourth, Hellmuth started to fire out the bets all the way through sixth. Israelashvili called on each street.
On seventh, Hellmuth squeezed his last card tightly before tossing in another bet. Israelashvili gave it some thought and eventually called. Hellmuth flipped over for six-perfect which Israelashvili couldn't beat.
| Phil Hellmuth | 3,110,000 | 110,000 |
| Roland Israelashvili | 2,680,000 | -720,000 |