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

2022-05-31 09:58 UTC-7

The 53rd Annual World Series of Poker Kicks Off Today

Welcome to Day 1 of Event #1: $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold'em at the 2022 World Series of Poker from its new home at Bally's and Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Cards go in the air at 11:00 a.m. local time for the first of two days in the opening event of the series.

For the inaugural kickoff, casino employees from all around the world will face off for their shot at the first WSOP bracelet of the 2022 series.

The reigning champion from the 2021 WSOP Casino Employee Event is Jimmy Barnett, who at the time of winning was a dealer and floor manager at Caesars Palace. Barnett came first in a field of 419 entries to take home a top prize of $39,013 and his first gold bracelet.

Players start off this morning with 25,000 chips and will play 17 levels today with blinds increasing every 40 minutes. Registration will close at the end of the dinner break following Level 9, with each player being allowed a single reentry. There will be a 20 minute break every three levels and a 90 minute dinner break after Level 9, at approximately 5:40 p.m. Day 2 will pick back up at noon tomorrow.

The PokerNews team will be on hand daily providing coverage for the entire series, so keep tuning in for live updates on all the action.

2022-05-31 12:04 UTC-7

Get Straight Into the Action With the PokerNews MyStack App

KaleGozer

Niveau 2 : 100/200, 200 ante

PokerNews has activated the MyStack App for this event, allowing you to directly adjust your chip counts in our live reporting blog using your iPhone or Android phone. But it's more than just chip counts! You can include notes about big hands, your photo, and even your Table and Seat assignments so your friends can find you.

Download the app for iPhone or Android now to get started. Then, create a new PokerNews account or update your current one to start updating your status immediately.

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2022-05-31 12:37 UTC-7

Vanderpump's Loses with a Lower Full House

Niveau 3 : 200/300, 300 ante

At the end of the previous level, the flop read with 5,500 in the pot already.

Lisa Vanderpump was sitting in the big blind and was first to act. She opted to check and so did the player in the hijack, The player in the cutoff bet 1,700.

"It was so much easier before you got here". she replied before making the call. The hijack opted to get out of their way.

The turn was the for Vanderpump to bet 200 and got called.

The river came with the . Vanderpump seemed a bit confused and might not have been aware that it action was on her. The dealer prompted her for her action. Vanderpump then decided to bet 1,000 and got called. She tabled the for a full house, sevens over sixes but her opponent showed the for the higher full house and the pot.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Lisa Vanderpump	22,000 22,000	22,000

Tags: Lisa Vanderpump

2022-05-31 12:50 UTC-7

Let the Games Begin: 2022 WSOP is Officially Underway

KaleGozer

Niveau 3 : 200/300, 300 ante

Reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump's "Shuffle Up and Deal" announcement at the start of the Casino Employees event Tuesday morning kickstarted the 2022 World Series of Poker, the first ever on the Las Vegas Strip.

Event #1: $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold'em began with over 460 players in the spacious convention center space inside Paris Las Vegas, one of two venues used for the 2022 WSOP. Bally's, a connecting hotel, will host Day 2's and final tables during the upcoming series.

Read the full story on PokerNews

2022-05-31 13:33 UTC-7

Bally's & Paris: Your Guide to the New Home of the World Series of Poker (WSOP)

KaleGozer

Niveau 4 : 200/400, 400 ante

It's been less than 200 days since the last bracelet was dished out at the 2021 World Series of Poker, but poker's largest and most prestigious festival is back again this week, and in its traditional summer slot no less.

A lot has happened since the last time the WSOP was held in the height of the Las Vegas heat, but the biggest difference of all sees a historic change of venue as Bally's and Paris get ready to host poker summer camp on the Strip for the very first time.

Read the full story on PokerNews

2022-05-31 13:40 UTC-7

Becker Outflips Gannon

Niveau 4 : 200/400, 400 ante

Paul Becker opened under the gun to 1,100 and Liam Gannon three-bet to 6,800. Becker moved all in and Gannon called off for his last 2,800.

Liam Gannon:
Paul Becker:

The board came and the pocket jacks held for Becker. Gannon was sent to the rail but told PokerNews he bought a Phil Hellmuth "positivity" shirt to ease the blow of the knockout.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Paul Becker	37,000 37,000	37,000
Liam Gannon	Eliminé

Tags: Liam Gannon Paul Becker

2022-05-31 14:00 UTC-7

Golden Nugget to Host $1,100 Buy-In, $1,000,000 GTD PokerNews Cup June 24-28

KaleGozer

Niveau 4 : 200/400, 400 ante

This summer, Golden Nugget Las Vegas will play host to the 14th Annual Grand Poker Series, which features 81 events and offers over $3 million in guaranteed prize money from May 31-July 3. One of those events is the $1,100 buy-in, $1,000,000 Guaranteed PokerNews Cup that will run from June 24-28.

The tournament will feature three starting flights beginning with Day 1a at 11 a.m. PT on Friday, June 24. Days 1b and 1c will take place at the same time on Saturday, June 25, and Sunday, June 26 respectively. The surviving players from each flight will return at Noon on Monday, June 27 to play down to the final table, which will play out at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28.

PokerNews will be on-site throughout the duration to offer live updates, videos, social media content, and more.

Find out all about this can't-miss event!

2022-05-31 14:36 UTC-7

Recchia Drills the River, Sends One Out

Niveau 5 : 300/500, 500 ante

On the turn , John Aguiar bet 8,000 and Raffaele Recchia moved all in. Aguiar quickly called to put himself at risk.

John Aguiar:
Raffaele Recchia:

Aguiar was ahead with his heart flush, but he needed to dodge another heart. The river was the , improving Recchia to an ace-high flush to send him the pot.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Raffaele Recchia	70,000 70,000	70,000
John Aguiar	Eliminé

Tags: John Aguiar Raffaele Recchia

2022-05-31 14:53 UTC-7

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Niveau 6 : 300/600, 600 ante

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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:

The board ran , clean for Shillibier as he doubled up.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Will Shillibier	47,000 12,500	12,500

Benjamin Valder	23,500 23,500	23,500

Tags: Benjamin Valder Will Shillibier