Event #43: $1,000 Double Stack Jour 1b | 2021 World Series of Poker

2021-10-23 16:23 UTC-7

Double Up for Calamusa

Gaelle Jaudon

Niveau 6 : 400/800, 800 ante

After a raise and a three-bet, Pierre Calamusa pushed his last chips in the middle for a stack worth 15,200. The initial player folded and it was called by the third player for the following showdown:

Pierre Calamusa:
His opponent:

Calamusa had the dominating hand and found a board , giving him top two-pair and the needed double up.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Pierre Calamusa	36,000 19,500	19,500

2021-10-23 16:21 UTC-7

Raymer Bearly Alive

Niveau 6 : 400/800, 800 ante

The action picked up when Greg Raymer went all-in for his remaining few chips of 1,600.

The cutoff quickly calls to put Raymer at risk for his tournament life.

Greg Raymer:
Opponent:

The board ran out to give Raymer the better hand with his king-high.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Greg Raymer	3,200

Tags: Greg Raymer

2021-10-23 16:17 UTC-7

Updated Chip Counts

Niveau 6 : 400/800, 800 ante

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Aladin Reskallah	85,000 23,000	23,000

Lily Kiletto	65,000 -10,000	-10,000
Gershon Distenfeld	51,000 -21,000	-21,000

Justin Arnwine	17,000 500	500
Pierre Calamusa	16,500 -45,500	-45,500

Greg Raymer	3,200 -37,800	-37,800

2021-10-23 16:17 UTC-7

Woodward Shows a Bluff to Richez

Gaelle Jaudon

Niveau 6 : 400/800, 800 ante

Clement Richez started the action with a raise to 1,800 and it was called by Michelle Woodward in the small blind as well as the big blind.

The flop came and it was checked to Richez who continued for 2,000. Woodward check-raised to 7,000 and the big blind folded to Richez who made the call.

On the turn, Woodward sent another bet for 8,200 and Richez called again to see the on the river. Woodward bet once more, this time for 12,200, and after a minute Richez decided to muck his hand. Woodward turned over and grabbed the pot.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Michelle Woodward	90,000 90,000	90,000
Clement Richez	55,000 55,000	55,000

2021-10-23 16:10 UTC-7

PokerNews Podcast: Friedman, Addamo & Arieh Talk 2021 WSOP Bracelet Wins

Chad_Holloway

Niveau 6 : 400/800, 800 ante

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt and Chad Holloway come to you from the 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP)!

After missing the last episode, Jeff chimes in with his thoughts regarding the Poker Hall of Fame nominations. He also realizes he’s getting crushed by Chad in their 2021 WSOP fantasy bet, and things got even worse when his title defense in the PokerNews WSOP Heads-Up Challenge ended in Round 1.

The duo then chat about Phil Hellmuth making a run at bracelet No. 17, Adam Friedman’s incredible accomplishment winning the $10,000 Dealer’s Choice for the third year in a row, Josh Arieh claiming his third bracelet and making a case for the Poker Hall of Fame, and Michael Addamo continuing his incredible heater by winning the $50K bracelet a month after winning both the Poker Masters and Super High Roller Bowl VI.

Listen to post-victory winner interviews with Friedman, Addamo, and Arieh in this must-listen episode!

Click here to listen to the new PN Podcast!

2021-10-23 16:06 UTC-7

Calamusa Spotted in the Field

Niveau 6 : 400/800, 800 ante

The action was picked up when Pierre Calamusa, who recently finished 4th in the $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty Event, raised to 1,600 and only the cutoff made the call.

The flop was and both players checked to the turn of which was checked by Calamusa.

The cutoff bet 2,000 and Calamusa called to the river . It was checked by both players and Calamusa showed .

His opponent mucked the hand and Calamusa scooped the chips from the pot.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Pierre Calamusa	62,000 5,000	5,000

Tags: Pierre Calamusa

2021-10-23 15:57 UTC-7

New Entries and Chip Counts

Gaelle Jaudon

Niveau 6 : 400/800, 800 ante

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Tim Reilly	60,000 19,000	19,000
Natalie Hof	40,000
Kristy Arnett	40,000 40,000	40,000
Richard Dubini	29,000 29,000	29,000
Leo Lombardozzi	Eliminé

2021-10-23 15:44 UTC-7

Family Game

Gaelle Jaudon

Niveau 6 : 400/800, 800 ante

With the seats selection being so random, the odds of two twin brothers seated next to each other are astronomical. Yet it's exactly what just happened to Victor and Albert Shih, who definitely share the same passion for poker!

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Albert Shih	42,000 42,000	42,000
Victor Shih	37,000 37,000	37,000

2021-10-23 15:43 UTC-7

Bishop Busts Wheeler

Niveau 6 : 400/800, 800 ante

The action was picked up with a mountain of chips in the middle on the turn with the board reading .

Action checked to Darren Bishop who bet 17,000 on the button and Jason Wheeler called from middle position.

The river was the . Wheeler shoved all-in for his tournament life and Bishop called, covering him.

Jason Wheeler:
Darren Bishop:

Bishop busted Wheeler and takes down a massive pot with three-of-a-kind jacks.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Darren Bishop	200,000
Jason Wheeler	Eliminé

Niveau: 6

Blinds: 400/800

Ante: 800