Event #39: $1,500 Monster Stack | 2023 World Series of Poker

2023-06-21 20:28 UTC-7

Rockowitz Pressures Gerrity

MattHansen

Niveau 42 : Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante

Jesse Rockowitz raised to 6,500,000 from the small blind and Nicholas Gerrity called form the big blind.

The flop was 8♠2♠J♠ and Rockowitz continued for 5,500,000. Gerrity called and the turn was 6♦.

Rockowitz slowed down with a check and Gerrity bet 11,500,000. Rockowitz shuffled his ships for a moment before he raised to 42,400,000. Gerrity quickly folded and Rockowitz picked up the pot.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Jesse Rockowitz	83,900,000 26,500,000	26,500,000

Nicholas Gerrity	30,900,000 -45,200,000	-45,200,000

Tags: Jesse Rockowitz Nicholas Gerrity

2023-06-21 20:35 UTC-7

Dunaway vs. Rockowitz

Chad_Holloway

Niveau 42 : Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante

Braxton Dunaway limped the small blind and Jesse Rockowitz checked his option to bring about a flop of 3♦6♦6♠, which went check-check.

Dunaway then check-called a bet of 3.5 million on the 8♠ turn before both players returned to checking on the 10♣ river.

Rockowitz tabled the 8♣9♥ and it was good as Dunaway mucked.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Braxton Dunaway	192,200,000 -2,000,000	-2,000,000

Jesse Rockowitz	88,900,000 5,000,000	5,000,000

Tags: Braxton Dunaway Jesse Rockowitz

2023-06-21 20:37 UTC-7

PN Podcast: Martin Kabrhel Drama at 2023 WSOP; Guests Andrew Neeme & Brad Owen

Chad_Holloway

Niveau 42 : Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen continue The Chad & Jesse Poker Show straight from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

They are joined by World Poker Tour (WPT) Ambassadors Andrew Neeme and Brad Owen, who open up about how their respective vlogs helped them build their poker careers. They also discuss upcoming WPT initiatives and play a little game where we quiz them on "who said it?" regarding quotes from their first-ever vlogs.

Chad and Jesse also breakdown the big frame coming out of the 2023 WSOP, which is the antics of Martin Kabrhel in the $250K High Roller. Some top pros have accused him of behaving inappropriately, with some even suggesting he could be cheating. We share some some clips and hear from players on the ground during the event. What are your thoughts on the situation?

Click here to listen to the new PN Podcast!

2023-06-21 20:55 UTC-7

Nicholas Gerrity Eliminated in 5th Place ($313,297)

Chad_Holloway

Niveau 42 : Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante

Action folded to Nicholas Gerrity in the small blind and he moved all in for 30.9 million, which Jesse Rockowitz opted to call from the big blind.

Nicholas Gerrity: A♦6♣
Jesse Rockowitz: 2♠2♥

It was a flip but Gerrity needed to improve to stay alive. That didn't happen though as the board instead ran out 4♥5♥J♦9♦J♥ to send him to the rail in fifth place.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Jesse Rockowitz	116,800,000 27,900,000	27,900,000

Nicholas Gerrity	Eliminé

Tags: Jesse Rockowitz Nicholas Gerrity

2023-06-21 21:00 UTC-7

Dobrigna Chips Up With a Straight

MattHansen

Niveau 42 : Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante

Jesse Rockowitz raised to 6,000,000 from the button and Loic Dobrigna called from the big blind to see a flop of 7♥6♣9♥.

Dobrigna check-called a 4,000,000 bet from Rockowitz and the turn was 8♥.

Both players checked the turn to see 10♥ on the river. Dobrigna checked and then called when Rockowitz fired 8,500,000. Rockowitz tossed his hand in the muck when Dobrigna showed J♠6♠ to take the pot with the jack-high straight.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Jesse Rockowitz	98,300,000 -18,500,000	-18,500,000

Loic Dobrigna	63,000,000 -5,500,000	-5,500,000

Tags: Jesse Rockowitz Loic Dobrigna

2023-06-21 21:03 UTC-7

Blind-on-Blind Collision

Chad_Holloway

Niveau 42 : Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante

Colin Robinson open-jammed for 35 million from the small blind and Braxton Dunaway called from the big blind.

Colin Robinson: A♥10♣
Braxton Dunaway: A♣2♦

Robinson had the superior ace and it held after the board ran out 10♥K♦A♠10♠6♦ to actually improve him to a full boat.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Braxton Dunaway	174,200,000 -18,000,000	-18,000,000

Colin Robinson	73,000,000 34,500,000	34,500,000

Tags: Braxton Dunaway Colin Robinson

2023-06-21 21:25 UTC-7

Loic Dobrigna Eliminated in 4th Place ($410,493)

MattHansen

Niveau 42 : Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante

Jesse Rockowitz raised to 8,000,000 before Loic Dobrigna shoved 56,500,000 from the next seat over. Not to be out done, Braxton Dunaway four-bet to around 100,000,000 and Rockowitz was forced out of the pot. Action was heads up and Dobrigna was at risk.

Loic Dobrigna: A♠2♦
Braxton Dunaway: Q♥Q♦

The board ran out Q♠8♦K♥3♣K♣ and Dunaway flopped a queen to send Dobrigna to the rail in fourth place for $410,493.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Braxton Dunaway	244,700,000 70,500,000	70,500,000

Jesse Rockowitz	91,800,000 -6,500,000	-6,500,000

Colin Robinson	79,500,000 6,500,000	6,500,000
Loic Dobrigna	Eliminé

Tags: Braxton Dunaway Jesse Rockowitz Loic Dobrigna

2023-06-21 21:30 UTC-7

Player Break

MattHansen

Niveau 42 : Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante

The final three players have stepped out for a short break before three-handed play begins.

Niveau: 43

Blinds: 2,000,000/4,000,000

Ante: 4,000,000

2023-06-21 21:43 UTC-7

High Fives for Dunaway

MattHansen

Niveau 43 : 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante

Jesse Rockowitz raised to 8 million on the button and Braxton Dunaway called from the big blind.

Both players checked the 4♦8♦10♥ flop and the 10♣ paired the board on the turn.

Dunaway bet 5 million, Rockowitz called, and the 3♣ completed the board on the river.

Action went check-check and Dunaway tabled the 5♦5♠, which was good enough to win.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Jesse Rockowitz	169,600,000 77,800,000	77,800,000

Braxton Dunaway	154,500,000 -90,200,000	-90,200,000

Tags: Braxton Dunaway Jesse Rockowitz