Event #25: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship Jour 3 | 2023 World Series of Poker

2023-06-12 17:53 UTC-7

Williams Survives Much Needed All-In

Niveau 20 : Limits 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Brad Ruben raised from early position and was three-bet by Aaron Kupin from the button. Williams called from the small blind and Ruben also called.

Williams lead out on the 7♣9♥2♠ flop and Ruben and Kupin both called. Williams committed his last remaining 5,000 chip on the J♣ turn and was called by Kupin. Ruben folded.

David Williams: 6♣5♣4♣3♥
Aaron Kupin: A♦J♦8♣2♣

The 8♠ river hit Williams, completing his straight and initiating a frustrated response from Kupin.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Aaron Kupin	1,000,000 -15,000	-15,000

Brad Ruben	650,000 -700,000	-700,000

David Williams	350,000 200,000	200,000

Tags: Aaron Kupin Brad Ruben David Williams

2023-06-12 17:50 UTC-7

Williams All-In, Chops to Stay Alive

Niveau 20 : Limits 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Robert Yass called from the small blind and David Williams decided to shoot it up on the short stack from the big blind. Yass called and the dealer put out a flop of 9♦K♣4♣ which checked through.

The fireworks started on the J♠ turn when Yass check-raised a bet from Williams and Williams decided to put in the remainder of his chips.

David Williams: A♥Q♣10♠3♦
Robert Yass: K♦Q♦J♣10♥

The river came the 4♠ giving both players a king-high straight

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Robert Yass	775,000 320,000	320,000
David Williams	150,000 -200,000	-200,000

Tags: David Williams Robert Yass

2023-06-12 17:47 UTC-7

Daly Scoops Obst for Decent Pot

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Niveau 20 : Limits 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Jason Daly had raised from under the gun and was three-bet by James Obst on the button, which he called. Daly called a bet by Obst on the K♥Q♥5♦ flop before he check-raised the 7♣ turn and earned a call from Obst. Daly then bet the J♠ river and Obst went into a short tank.

The Aussie eventually called but mucked when he was shown the A♥10♥4♣2♣ for broadway by Daly.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Jason Daly	1,550,000 425,000	425,000

James Obst	440,000 -340,000	-340,000

Tags: James Obst Jason Daly

2023-06-12 17:41 UTC-7

Kupin Scoops Lamb

Niveau 20 : Limits 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Aaron Kupin tabled A♥6♠5♥2♦ in a hand against Ben Lamb on a board that read 9♣7♦8♦A♦9♥ and Lamb studied his hand for a moment before mucking.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Aaron Kupin	1,015,000 100,000	100,000

Ben Lamb	855,000 55,000	55,000

Tags: Aaron Kupin Ben Lamb

2023-06-12 17:39 UTC-7

Daly Leaps to Seven Figures

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Niveau 20 : Limits 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Three ways to the 7♥7♦7♠8♠ turn, Johannes Becker checked out of the small blind and James Chen bet from the big blind. Jason Daly raised on the button and Becker folded while Chen stuck around.

The J♣ river was checked by Chen, who then got out of the way when Daly bet.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Luis Velador	2,025,000 -230,000	-230,000

Johannes Becker	1,700,000 -50,000	-50,000

Jason Daly	1,125,000 575,000	575,000

James Chen (US)	1,025,000 -200,000	-200,000

James Obst	780,000 -95,000	-95,000

Kyle Cartwright	335,000 -165,000	-165,000

Tags: James Chen (US)Jason Daly Johannes Becker

2023-06-12 17:34 UTC-7

Velador Adds Further Chips

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Niveau 20 : Limits 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

James Chen raised and received calls by Kyle Cartwright in the small blind and Luis Velador in the big blind. On the 9♦8♣7♠ flop, it checked to Chen and he bet, Cartwright called. Velador then raised and Chen called while Cartwright got out of the way.

Velador bet the 5♠ turn and the 6♥ river with Chen coming along.

The A♦J♣10♦4♥ of Velador earned the high portion with the nut straight while Chen's A♣J♥6♣4♦ earned just half of the low.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Luis Velador	2,255,000 255,000	255,000

James Chen (US)	1,225,000 -75,000	-75,000

Kyle Cartwright	500,000 -250,000	-250,000

Tags: James Chen (US)Kyle Cartwright Luis Velador

2023-06-12 17:31 UTC-7

Velador Catches Chen Bluffing

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Niveau 20 : Limits 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Luis Velador gave up a pot against Johannes Becker on the river of a queen-high board which contained no possible low. He then raised and James Chen defended the big blind. Chen check-called a bet on the Q♣Q♠3♥ flop and check-raised the 6♠ turn, Velador called.

Chen also bet the 6♥ river and earned a call from Velador, exposing his A♥10♦8♠2♠ for a missed flush and nut low draw. Velador had that beat with the A♦A♠J♣7♥ to drag in a healthy pot.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Luis Velador	2,000,000 50,000	50,000

Johannes Becker	1,750,000 200,000	200,000

James Chen (US)	1,300,000 -150,000	-150,000

Tags: James Chen (US)Johannes Becker Luis Velador

2023-06-12 17:26 UTC-7

Seidel Adds to Chip Lead via Williams

Niveau 20 : Limits 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

David Williams raised from late poistion and called a three-bet from Erik Seidel in the small blind.

Seidel bet the 6♣6♠7♦ flop and then three-bet Williams raise. Williams called and Seidel bet out on the J♣ and A♦ river, prompting Williams to muck after some river deliberation.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Erik Seidel	2,300,000 300,000	300,000

David Williams	350,000 -350,000	-350,000

Tags: David Williams Erik Seidel

2023-06-12 17:20 UTC-7

Updated Counts of the Final 12 Players

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Niveau 20 : Limits 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Brad Ruben raised from under the gun and was called by Aaron Kupin on the button. On the 10♠5♣2♠ flop, Ruben's bet was called and the 3♥ fell on the turn. Ruben now check-called and did so again on the 8♦ river.

Both chopped it up without any major drama with the low and high.

Over on the other table, Luis Velador chipped up in two hands and James Chen bounced back, too, while Johannes Becker and Kyle Cartwright suffered losses.

Jason Daly defended the big blind against Chen and check-called two streets on the 10♥6♣2♠ flop and 6♠ turn. They checked the Q♦ river and Daly announced sevens, which Chen had beat with the A♠J♦10♠9♠.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Erik Seidel	2,000,000 -25,000	-25,000

Luis Velador	1,950,000 100,000	100,000

Johannes Becker	1,550,000 -350,000	-350,000

James Chen (US)	1,450,000 350,000	350,000

Brad Ruben	1,350,000 200,000	200,000

Aaron Kupin	915,000 15,000	15,000

James Obst	875,000 250,000	250,000

Ben Lamb	800,000

Kyle Cartwright	750,000 -200,000	-200,000

David Williams	700,000 175,000	175,000

Jason Daly	550,000 -50,000	-50,000

Robert Yass	455,000 -40,000	-40,000

Tags: Aaron Kupin Brad Ruben James Chen (US)Jason Daly Johannes Becker Kyle Cartwright Luis Velador

2023-06-12 17:10 UTC-7

John Hennigan Eliminated in 13th Place ($26,662)

Niveau 20 : Limits 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

John Hennigan committed the last of his chips in early position and was called by Aaron Kupin in the big blind.

John Hennigan: A♣Q♦6♣2♥
Aaron Kupin: A♥A♦5♥3♦

The board ran out 4♣K♦Q♥5♦4♠ which was not enough help to Hennigan, as Kupin's aces and fours would send the six-time bracelet winner to the rail.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Aaron Kupin	900,000 150,000	150,000

John Hennigan	Eliminé

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