Event #1: $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold'em Jour 1 | 2022 World Series of Poker

2022-06-01 01:43 UTC-7

Shaun Colquhoun chipleader, Kenny Hallaert et Jimmy Barnett au Final Day

Niveau 16 : 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante

A total of 832 poker players flocked to the opening event of the 2022 World Series of PokerBally’s and Paris Las Vegas[/B] and 82 players will return on Wednesday at 12 p.m. for the Day 2 finale. The series kicked off with Event #1: Casino Employees Event No-Limit Hold’em and nearly doubled the turnout from last year.

The field generated a prize pool of $349,440 and first place will take home $65,168.

After 17 levels of play, it was Shaun Colquhoun (885,000) from Las Vegas as the apparent chip leader, followed closely behind by Arturo Jimenez (848,000). Both players traded the big stack throughout much of the night and will have a sizable advantage heading into Day 2.

Kenny Hallaert (695,000) also bagged a big stack with a late night rush, and he will return on Wednesday looking to add to his more than $4,500,000 million in tournament earnings. The defending champion Jimmy Barnett (206,000) still remains as well. A few of the other big stacks entering Day 2 are Michael Murry (533,000), Kelli Phillips (613,000), and Kirby Brewer (588,000).

The Paris Ballroom was packed to start the day, some of the names to fall before the money included WSOP bracelet winner Chad Holloway, Lisa Vanderpump, Yori Epskamp, and David Tuchman.

Players will return at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday for the Day 2 finale in Level 18 with blinds at 3,000/6,000 with a 6,000 ante. Action will continue on Day 2 until a winner is declared.

Follow all the action here as the PokerNews Live Reporting team covers Day 2, as well as our summer-long coverage of The 2022 WSOP at Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas.

Tags: Arturo Jimenez Chad Holloway David Tuchman Jimmy Barnett Kelli Phillips Kenny Hallaert Kirby Brewer Lisa Vanderpump Michael Murry Paris Las Vegas Shaun Colquhoun Yori Epskamp

2022-05-31 23:00 UTC-7

Epskamp Can't Escape Eights

Kirk.brown

Niveau 15 : 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

Seven spots away from the bubble, Yori Epskamp open-shoved for around 75,000 in the cutoff. Action folded to Joe Fouad in the big blind, who called to put Epskamp at risk.

Yori Epskamp:
Joe Fouad:

The board was of no help to Epskamp and he was sent to the rail.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Joe Fouad	275,000 275,000	275,000
Yori Epskamp	Eliminé

Tags: Yori Epskamp

2022-05-31 22:18 UTC-7

Shillibier Runs into Kings

Kirk.brown

Niveau 14 : 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Robert Levin opened from under the gun to 8,000. The button called and Will Shillibier three-bet all in for 38,000 from the big blind. Levin re-raised all-in and the button folded.

Will Shillibier:
Robert Levin:

The flop gave Shillibier straight outs, and the gave him a pair to go along with it. However, the river bricked and he was sent to the rail.

Meanwhile, Levin chipped up to 195,000 in chips.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Robert Levin	195,000 195,000	195,000
Will Shillibier	Eliminé

Tags: Robert Levin Will Shillibier

2022-05-31 20:51 UTC-7

Hallaert Takes From Gates

Niveau 12 : 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante

Kenny Hallaert opened from button for 6,000 and Garry Gates defended his big blind.

The flop was and they both checked to the turn . Gates led for 4,000 and Hallaert called to see the river .

Gates checked and Hallaert bet 10,000, but Gates folded after thinking for a few seconds.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Garry Gates	100,000 37,000	37,000
Kenny Hallaert	96,000 -16,000	-16,000

Tags: Garry Gates Kenny Hallaert

2022-05-31 19:50 UTC-7

Registration Update and Final Prize Pool Numbers

Niveau 11 : 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

The official prize pool has been announced. There were 832 entries generating a prize pool of $349,440, which smashed last year's numbers.

There will be 125 players paid, with a min-cash of $805. First place will take home $65,168.

Play will continue today until the end of Level 17. There are currently 288 players remaining.

Event #1: $500 Casino Employees Event Payouts

Place	Prize	Place	Prize
1	$65,168	14-17	$2,483
2	$40,273	18-26	$2,063
3	$28,356	27-35	$1,746
4	$20,275	36-44	$1,504
5	$14,725	45-53	$1,321
6	$10,865	54-62	$1,103
7	$8,147	63-71	$1,006
8	$6,210	72-80	$1,006
9	$4,813	81-102	$880
10-11	$3,794	103-105	$805
12-13	$3,043

2022-05-31 17:20 UTC-7

Grant's All-In Push Holds Up

Niveau 9 : 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Calum Grant shoved all in from under the gun with 15,000 and was called by Arturo Jimenez on his left.

Calum Grant:
Arturo Jimenez:

“Oh no!” said Grant. “King-jack always beats ace-queen here.”

The board came and Grant's hand held up.

“F*** yeah,” he said, relieved as the river bricked and he doubled up.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Arturo Jimenez	128,500 128,500	128,500
Calum Grant	32,000 16,000	16,000

2022-05-31 15:58 UTC-7

West Gets There Against Colquhoun

Niveau 7 : 400/800, 800 ante

With 8,000 already in the middle and the flop showing , Shaun Colquhoun bet 10,000 and Brandon West shoved for 22,000. Colquhoun quickly called with the bigger stack.

Brandon West:
Shaun Colquhoun:

Colquhoun was ahead with his two pair but the turn brought the to give West a straight. The hit the river and West survived. Colquhoun still holds one of the bigger stacks in the room.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Shaun Colquhoun	150,000 150,000	150,000

Brandon West	54,000 54,000	54,000

Tags: Brandon West Shaun Colquhoun

2022-05-31 15:26 UTC-7

Schuler Shoves the Turn, Forces a Fold

Niveau 6 : 300/600, 600 ante

Ryan Schuler opened to 2,000, Danny Kratzer three-bet to 5,500, and Schuler called.

The flop came down and Schuler check-called a bet of 4,000 from Kratzer.

On the turn, Schuler checked again and Kratzer bet 6,500. Schuler then moved all in for about 46,000 covering Kratzer. Kratzer went deep into the tank for two minutes before letting it go.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Ryan Schuler	65,000 65,000	65,000
Danny Kratzer	26,500 26,500	26,500

Tags: Danny Kratzer Ryan Schuler

2022-05-31 15:02 UTC-7

Shillibier Spins It Up With Queens

Niveau 6 : 300/600, 600 ante

Will Shillibier opened under the gun to 1,500, one player called, and Benjamin Valder three-bet to 5,000.

The action folded back to Shillibier who four-bet all in for 22,800. The caller folded and Valder thought it over before making the call to put Shillibier at risk.

Will Shillibier:
Benjamin Valder: