Event #18: $300 Gladiators of Poker Jour 1b | 2023 World Series of Poker

2023-06-09 01:23 UTC-7

Justin Arnwine Dominates the Field on Day 1b of the 2023 WSOP Gladiators of Poker

Niveau 22 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

Play has concluded at the end of Day 1b of Event #18: $300 Gladiators of Poker at the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP). The flight attracted 4,571 players to the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas.

The 4,571 entries added $1,124,466 to the prize pool, and took the total attendance to over 8,500 with two Day 1s remaining. The bubble burst at 687 players during Level 16, and play continued for another six levels. When the curtain came down on Day 1b, only 151 participants bagged up chips.

After 22 levels of action Justin Arnwine emerged as the chip leader after bagging 3,080,000 chips. Arwine has 13 WSOP cashes, including one from this event, and more than $730,000 in live cashes, a figure that is set to soar if he puts together a deep run in this large-field tournament.

End of Day 1b Top 10 Chip Counts

Rank	Player	Country	Chip Count	Big Blinds
1	Justin Arnwine	United States	3,080,000	62
2	Matthew Krieger	United States	2,760,000	55
3	Bernard Muhire	United States	2,485,000	50
4	Handrianto Minderman	United States	2,265,000	45
5	Dylon Chafin	United States	2,245,000	45
6	David Dunlap	United States	2,230,000	45
7	Lee Johnson	United States	2,145,000	43
8	Mateusz Moolhuizen	Netherlands	2,070,000	41
9	Weston Pring	Canada	2,060,000	41
10	Henry Theiling	United States	2,030,000	41

Others that bagged and tagged impressive chip stacks at the close of play included Matthew Krieger (2,760,000) Bernard Muhire (2,485,000), Handrianto Minderman (2,265,000), and Dylon Chafin (2,245,000.)

Further down the chip counts, but still finding themselves in the mix going into Day 2, include Mateusz Moolhuizen (2,070,000), David Levi (965,000), Daniel Buzgon (855,000), and bracelet winner Adrian Moreno (330,000),

On the flip side, the tournament saw its fair share of high-profile casualties throughout the day. Some of these included Allen Cunningham, Kathy Liebert, Lexy Gavin-Mather, Ashley Frank, and Perry Friedman.

Day 1c of the Gladiators of Poker kicks off at 10:00 a.m. on June 9, and Day 1d starts at the same time on June 10. The surviving players from all Day 1 flights return for Day 2 action on June 11.

Stay tuned to PokerNews for live updates straight from the tournament floor of Event #18: $300 Gladiators of Poker.

Tags: Allen Cunningham Ashley Frank Bernard Muhire Dylon Chafin Handrianto Minderman Justin Arnwine Kathy Liebert Lexy Gavin-Mather Matthew Krieger Perry Friedman

2023-06-08 18:54 UTC-7

Copeland Gets a Second Life

Niveau 15 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

The middle position player, Jeffrey Copeland, raised to 16,000 and the cutoff called and the big blind reraised to 40,000 and Copeland put in his last chips for 64,000 and the cutoff folded and the big blind called.

Jeffrey Copeland: K♦K♥
Big blind: A♥5♥

The board was 4♦7♣2♦J♣4♥ and the kings held for a big scoop for Copeland.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Jeffrey Copeland	137,000 53,000	53,000

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2023-06-08 17:20 UTC-7

Wien Bluffs the Win

Niveau 12 : Blinds 2,000/3,000, 3,000 ante

Jeremy Wien was on the button and raised to 5,000 and the small blind reraised to 15,000 and Wien put his stack in the middle for 55,000 and the small blind called very quickly.

Small blind player: A♥8♠
Jeremy Wien 4♥6♦

Wien's attempted bluff turned good when the board ran K♥Q♠10♥3♥6♣.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Jeremy Wien	115,000

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2023-06-08 15:56 UTC-7

Benglis Remains Undefeated Against Opponent

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Niveau 10 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

Preflop action opened from the player under the gun, who bet 5,000 and was called by Brennan Benglis on the button.

"Heads up!" said Benglis.

"2-0 against me, pretty good," said his opponent.

The flop came A♥K♠6♠. With action checked to him, Benglis led out for 3,500 before calling his opponent's 17,000-chip raise. "I'm trying not to play a big pot with you!" he remarked.

"Yeah man, sucks," replied his opponent.

The turn came 4♠. Benglis found action checked to him again, and after a moment he bet 25,000. His opponent considered for a few minutes, before mucking his cards.

"3-0," Benglis' opponent said, going on to say that he folded pocket kings.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Brennan Beglis	168,000 168,000	168,000

2023-06-08 15:30 UTC-7

Switzer Outkicks Opponent

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Niveau 9 : Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante

Preflop action opened with the hijack raising to 3,500. Jacob Switzer called from the cutoff as did the button, small blind, and big blind.

With five players, the flop came A♥K♠J♠. Action checked to Switzer, who bet 12,000 and received a call from the hijack.

Both players checked the 3♠ turn. Switzer faced another check on the 4♠ river and had no more bets left to make, turning over A♣10♣. His opponent turned over A♦7♦.

"Yes!" exclaimed Switzer, pumping his fist and then raking in the pot.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Jacob Switzer	180,000 97,600	97,600

2023-06-08 13:22 UTC-7

Griffin Grounds Mossey

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Niveau 6 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante

Molly Mossey went all in for her last 3,000 from early position and was called by Robert Griffin in middle position.

Molly Mossey: K♥K♦
Robert Griffin: A♠A♣

Griffin's cooler held, as the board came Q♣Q♠7♦Q♥10♠ to give Griffin the win and send Mossey, still smiling, to the rail.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Robert Griffin	26,200 26,200	26,200
Molly Mossey	Eliminé

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2023-06-08 12:44 UTC-7

Nguyen Scores Early Knockout

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Niveau 5 : Blinds 300/600, 600 ante

Facing a board of Q♥6♠6♣4♦, Ha Nguyen checked from under the gun. His opponent, in middle position, raised to 6,800. After a moment, Nguyen then reraised to 16,000 and was called.

The river came 10♠. Nguyen immediately bet enough to put his opponent all in, and received a call. Nguyen showed A♥6♥ which eliminated his opponent, who showed A♣Q♦.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Ha Nguyen	82,100 82,100	82,100

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2023-06-08 11:32 UTC-7

Burden Turns Chatting Into Chips

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Niveau 3 : Blinds 200/300, 300 ante

Todd Crosswell defended his big blind from Tim Burden, who opened to 1,100 from the hijack.

The flop came 2♠K♣9♣. "Watch this," said Burden as he bet 2,100.

"You got a flush draw?" asked Crosswell, making the call.

"Ha!" laughed Burden. "A flush draw!"

The turn came J♥, and Crosswell called another 2,100-chip bet. "You'll call on anything!" exclaimed Burden.

"Flush draw," replied Crosswell.

A 5♣ hit the river, and both players checked. Burden showed Q♥J♦, and his pair took down the pot as Crosswell flashed the 9♦ as he mucked.

"We call him 'The Milk Man'", said another player at the table while pointing to Burden.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Todd Crosswell	38,600 38,600	38,600
Tim Burden	34,000 34,000	34,000

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2023-06-08 08:55 UTC-7

New Combatants Prepare for Day 1b of Event #18: $300 Gladiators of Poker

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The 2023 World Series of Poker welcomes a second set of combatants today for Day 1b of Event #18: Gladiators of Poker.

3,940 entrants graced the Colosseum of Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas for Day 1a, with only 129 players advancing to Day 2. Notable players that failed to advance included Daniel Zack, Jon Pardy, and Robert Kuhn.

Players that did find a bag include Daniel Negreanu (2,250,000) and Ryan Depaulo (1,020,000.) They both trail Day 1a chipleader Patrick White, who bagged an impressive 3,405,000. Players joining them on Day 2 will continue to play for part of a $3,000,000 guaranteed prize pool, a WSOP bracelet, and the right to say they are the inaugural champion of this event.

Cards will be in the air at 10 a.m. local time. Players will begin with 30,000 in chips and blinds at 100/100 with a 100 big blind ante. Players will play for 22 levels of 30 minutes each, and will receive a break every four levels. A 75-minute break is scheduled after level 15, which will come around 7:30 p.m. local time. Late registration will last until the end of level 11, and players will be allowed two reentries both today and in the remaining two Day 1s taking place Friday and Saturday.

Keep it right here as PokerNews will be providing live updates throughout the day.

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