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2022 World Series of Poker

Event #47: $1,000 Seniors Championship
Jours 5
Event Info

2022 World Series of Poker

Résultats
Gagnant
Main Gagnante
88
Prix
$694,909
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,000
Prize Pool
$6,397,320
Entrants
7,188
Info Niveau
Niveau
41
Blinds
1,000,000 / 2,000,000
Ante
2,000,000
Info Joueurs - Jour 5
Entrants
5
Joueurs Survivants
1

Eric Smidinger Full of Emotion After Winning First Bracelet in 2022 WSOP Seniors Event ($694,909)

Niveau 41 : 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante
Eric Smidinger
Eric Smidinger

The 2022 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Event #47: $1,000 Seniors Championship was full of big names, big drama, and some incredible poker.

At the end of five days, there could only be one person from the 7,188-entry field donning the gold bracelet, and that was Eric Smidinger.

In a come-from-behind effort, Smidinger outlasted Ben Sarnoff in a two-and-a-half hour heads-up battle to take home an incredible $694,909 top prize and his very first WSOP gold bracelet.

Smidinger's previous career-high live cash was for $28,831 when he finished in fourth place at a $365 WSOP Circuit event in Baltimore, Maryland back in 2015 according to The Hendon Mob.

This was Smidinger's third year at the WSOP, having enjoyed three cashes in 2019, three cashes in 2021, and four cashes in 2022. The Maryland native claims to have a cash rate of over 50% each and every year so far.

He notably went deep in the 2022 $1,500 Millionaire Maker, finishing in 275th place, with his previous career-best finish being in the WSOP coming in the 2021 $1,000 Double Stack, where he finished in 71st.

Smidinger has attributed his success in poker to his wife's lasagna and being able to study and play poker more while working less in recent years.

Event #47: $1,000 Seniors Championship Final Table Results

PlacePlayerCountryPrize
1Eric SmidingerUnited States$694,909
2Ben SarnoffUnited States$429,420
3Charles MitchellUnited States$323,057
4Biagio MorcianoItaly$244,664
5Kathy LiebertUnited States$186,541

Winner's Reaction

"This is a dream. I love it. This morning, coming in, I knew I had just as good of a chance as anybody. I'm excited," he said after the win. "It's going to be cool to go back to Blackhawk, I live in Colorado (Evergreen) and play there regularly, including tournaments. It'll be nice to sport the bracelet."

When asked how winning the bracelet ranked amongst the top moments in his life, Smidinger began to tear up as he looked over to his wife.

"Uh. Wow. You know, family is so important... (voice breaks) After that, wife, kids, making a family... we have three great kids, five grandkids. After all that, married to a loving partner, a life-long loving partner, this is up there. This is, for sure, a bucket-list item, and I hope to get another one and I'll probably play the Main Event. I can afford it."

He was asked how the money would change his life, he first thought of his wife.

"My wife, Betsy, she's retiring soon. She was planning to retire within the year and now that date will probably come a little sooner."

He added: "Tonight? I haven't had a drop of alcohol since I've been here so we're going to go out and celebrate."

Path to Bracelet

“It's wonderful. I started playing poker in high school, went to Jim Boyd's (Prince's) home game in Maryland with my buddy Gabe (who was on the rail). We used to play tournaments there all the time. Then the casinos came, I didn't start playing tournaments in casinos until 2006. I had minor success but then when work decreased, poker increased and I could study the game. The last few years have been really good.

"I think I played in six events this year, cashed in four. Played five events last year, cashed in three and similar the year before but nothing significantly large. But this tournament, everything just worked out.

"Even though I didn't run overly good. When I did get it in, anytime it was critical, I got it in slightly ahead and those held up, just like the last hand, it just held up."

Final Table Action

Kathy Liebert
Poker Hall of Fame nominee Kathy Liebert

The first player out was the legendary Kathy Liebert ($186,541), who was short-stacked and shoved pocket kings from the hijack. Unfortunately, she ran into the pocket aces of Sarnoff in the cutoff.

A little over 15 minutes went by before Biagio Morciano ($244,664) ran his ace-jack into the pocket eights of Smidinger. After getting it in preflop, he couldn't improve and had to settle for fourth place.

Out in third was Charles Mitchell ($323,057), better known as Mitch. After coming in as the short stack, Mitchell was very active and battled all day until finding himself in a three-way all-in pot with both Sarnoff and Smidinger. Unfortunately for Mitchell, his ace-king was bested by Sarnoff's ace-jack, who also beat Smidinger's pocket sixes.

Though he would be the chip leader for all of Day 5 before it was heads up, it would be the aforementioned Sarnoff ($429,420) to fall just short at the end. Sarnoff's suited ace-king could not catch up to Smidinger's pocket eights and he was visibly disappointed to finish in second.

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Ben Sarnoff Eliminated in 2nd Place ($429,420)

Niveau 41 : 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante
Ben Sarnoff
Ben Sarnoff

Eric Smidinger raised to 4,000,000 on the button and Ben Sarnoff shoved all in for around 27,000,000 from the big blind. Smidinger instantly flicked in a chip to call and the cards were on their backs.

Ben Sarnoff: {a-Hearts}{k-Hearts}
Eric Smidinger: {8-Spades}{8-Hearts}

They were off to the races and Smidinger was looking to hold to capture the title. The flop came {q-Diamonds}{6-Clubs}{4-Diamonds} and Sarnoff was unable to connect as of yet. The {7-Hearts} on the turn changed nothing and it was the {j-Diamonds} that bricked on the river.

"Yeah, baby!" Smidinger shouted as he got up from his seat. The two players shook hands and Sarnoff was off to the payout desk to collect his runner-up prize.

Joueur Jetons Progression
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Eric Smidinger
147,500,000
25,500,000
25,500,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Ben Sarnoff
Eliminé
Day 2 Chip Leader

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Smidinger Makes Massive River Call, Catches Sarnoff Bluffing

Niveau 41 : 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante
Eric Smidinger
Eric Smidinger

Ben Sarnoff opened to 4,500,000 and Eric Smidinger called.

Both players checked the {8-Clubs}{4-Hearts}{3-Spades} flop. The {k-Clubs} turn brought a 5,500,000 bet from Sarnoff and Smidinger called.

On the {a-Clubs} river, Sarnoff put out a huge bet of 12,500,000. Smidinger let out a huge exhale, thought for about 45 seconds, and made the call.

Sarnoff looked meekly at his cards before tossing them into the muck face down, allowing Smidinger's rail to let out a huge roar as he took a six-to-one chip lead.

Sarnoff is now left with around 11 big blinds.

Joueur Jetons Progression
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Eric Smidinger
122,000,000
21,500,000
21,500,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Ben Sarnoff
21,500,000
-25,500,000
-25,500,000
Day 2 Chip Leader

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Smidinger Flops Two Pair

Niveau 41 : 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante
Eric Smidinger
Eric Smidinger

Ben Sarnoff opened for 4,500,000 and Eric Smidinger called.

The flop came {a-Hearts}{k-Clubs}{4-Spades} and Sarnoff continued for 4,000,000. Smidinger called.

Both players checked the {q-Diamonds} turn and the {5-Hearts} river.

Smidinger turned over {k-Spades}{4-Diamonds}, getting a surprised reaction out of Sarnoff, who had {k-Hearts}{9-Spades}.

Joueur Jetons Progression
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Eric Smidinger
82,500,000
9,500,000
9,500,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Ben Sarnoff
61,000,000
-9,500,000
-9,500,000
Day 2 Chip Leader

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Smidinger Takes Over Chip Lead

Niveau 40 : 1,000,000/1,500,000, 1,500,000 ante
Eric Smidinger
Eric Smidinger

Eric Smidinger opened to 3,000,000 and Ben Sarnoff called.

The flop came {a-Clubs}{7-Spades}{9-Hearts} and they both checked it down.

The turn brought the {8-Diamonds} and Sarnoff put out a bet of 3,000,000. Smidinger called.

On the {a-Hearts} river, Smidinger put out a bet of 3,500,000 and was instantly called off.

Smidinger turned over {9-Clubs}{2-Hearts} to take over the chip lead.

Joueur Jetons Progression
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Eric Smidinger
83,000,000
15,000,000
15,000,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Ben Sarnoff
60,000,000
-16,500,000
-16,500,000
Day 2 Chip Leader

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Smidinger Nearly Back to Even

Niveau 40 : 1,000,000/1,500,000, 1,500,000 ante
Eric Smidinger
Eric Smidinger

Ben Sarnoff opened for 3,500,000 and Eric Smidinger called.

The flop came {a-Hearts}{q-Hearts}{2-Clubs} and both players checked.

The turn was the {2-Hearts} and both players tapped the table once more.

On the river, the {q-Clubs} popped up and Smidinger fired for 4,000,000. Sarnoff took roughly a minute before making the call.

Smidinger showed {q-Diamonds}{10-Spades} for the full house and has clawed back to nearly even.

Joueur Jetons Progression
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Ben Sarnoff
80,000,000
-10,000,000
-10,000,000
Day 2 Chip Leader
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Eric Smidinger
64,000,000
10,400,000
10,400,000
WSOP 1X Winner

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Charles Mitchell Eliminated in 3rd Place ($323,057)

Niveau 39 : 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Charles Mitchell
Charles Mitchell

Eric Smidinger raised to 2,700,000 on the button and Ben Sarnoff called from the small blind. Charles Mitchell jammed all in for 13,300,000 and both players called.

The flop came {j-Diamonds}{8-Diamonds}{5-Spades} and with the action still live on the side pot, both Sarnoff and Smidinger checked to the {9-Diamonds} on the turn and the {4-Spades} on the river.

Mitchell turned over {a-Spades}{k-Diamonds} but was bested by the {a-Diamonds}{j-Spades} of Sarnoff who flopped a pair of jacks. Smidinger's cards went into the muck but he said he held {6-}{6-}. Mitchell was eliminated in third place and Sarnoff will take a commanding chip lead into the heads-up match.

Joueur Jetons Progression
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Ben Sarnoff
115,500,000
31,900,000
31,900,000
Day 2 Chip Leader
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Eric Smidinger
31,500,000
-14,500,000
-14,500,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Charles Mitchell
Eliminé

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Smidinger Gets Revenge, Full Double Up on Sarnoff

Niveau 39 : 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Eric Smidinger
Eric Smidinger

Ben Sarnoff opened for 2,500,000 from the button and Eric Smidinger called from the big blind.

The flop came {9-Diamonds}{2-Spades}{8-Spades} and both players tapped the table.

On the {j-Clubs} turn, Smidinger bet 2,000,000. Sarnoff announced all in and Smidinger snap-called.

Eric Smidinger: {10-Hearts}{7-Hearts}
Ben Sarnoff: {j-Diamonds}{2-Clubs}

Though Sarnoff had turned two pair, Smidinger turned a straight and it held on the {4-Diamonds} river.

Joueur Jetons Progression
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Ben Sarnoff
83,600,000
-21,400,000
-21,400,000
Day 2 Chip Leader
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Eric Smidinger
46,000,000
22,200,000
22,200,000
WSOP 1X Winner

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Biagio Morciano Eliminated in 4th Place ($244,664)

Niveau 39 : 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Biagio Morciano
Biagio Morciano

Biagio Morciano was the shortest stack at the table and moved all in for 10,600,000 from the cutoff. Eric Smidinger slid out enough chips to call on the button and the blinds folded.

Biagio Morciano: {a-Clubs}{j-Spades}
Eric Smidinger: {8-Clubs}{8-Diamonds}

It was a fair fight heading to the flop of {10-Diamonds}{4-Clubs}{3-Hearts} where Smidinger held on to the lead. The {k-Diamonds} on the turn gave Morciano some more outs but the {k-Hearts} on the river paired the board and the Italian was eliminated in fourth place.

Joueur Jetons Progression
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Eric Smidinger
40,000,000
13,400,000
13,400,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Biagio Morciano
Eliminé

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Mitchell Scores Huge Double Through Morciano

Niveau 39 : 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Charles Mitchell
Charles Mitchell

Charles Mitchell opened all in for 9,100,000 from the small blind and Morciano snapped it off.

Charles Mitchell: {10-Hearts}{10-Spades}
Biagio Morciano: {a-Diamonds}{6-Hearts}

The board ran out {5-Hearts}{8-Clubs}{q-Spades}{k-Hearts}{3-Hearts} to give Mitchell the full double and make the Italian the short stack.

Joueur Jetons Progression
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Charles Mitchell
18,800,000
7,300,000
7,300,000
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Biagio Morciano
8,200,000
-13,300,000
-13,300,000

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