Event #39: $1,500 Monster Stack
Jour 1a terminé
2023 World Series of Poker
Event #39: $1,500 Monster Stack
Jours 1a
Event Info
Résultats
Event Info
Info Niveau
Info Joueurs - Jour 1a
2023 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$11,103,195
Entrants
8,317
Niveau
44
Blinds
2,500,000 / 5,000,000
Ante
5,000,000
Entrants
3,945
Joueurs Survivants
1,242
Pavlin Karakikov Bags Chip Lead on Day 1a of Event #39: $1,500 Monster Stack
Niveau 11
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
A total of 3,945 players entered Day 1a of Event #38: $1,500 Monster Stack, the first of two Day 1 flights at the 2023 World Series of Poker at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. The number smashed the attendance of 2,947 set on Day 1a of last year's event
The gargantuan field generated a massive prize pool of $5,266,575, a number that will continue to grow as Day 1b on Saturday is expected to be an even bigger flight.
After 11 hours of play a total of 1,242 players found a bag for Sunday's Day 2. Pavlin Karakikov ended the day as the chip leader, bagging 593,500 at the end of the day. Other notable big stacks at the end of the day include Arun Malhotra (563,500), Adrian Bertini (549,500) and Fabian Gumz (512,000).
Day 1a Top Ten Chip Counts
| Place | Player | Country | Chip count |
| 1 | Pavlin Kanakikov | Bulgaria | 593,500 |
| 2 | Arun Malhotra | Canada | 563,500 |
| 3 | Adrian Bertini | United States | 549,500 |
| 4 | Micha Bitton | United States | 544,000 |
| 5 | Yuhan Huo | United States | 538,000 |
| 6 | Todd Sekli | Australia | 530,000 |
| 7 | Viktor Lavi | Egypt | 516,000 |
| 8 | Fabian Gumz | Germany | 512,000 |
| 9 | Shahin Edalatdju | United States | 510,000 |
| 10 | Jorge Consiglieri | United States | 509,000 |
Adam Hendrix also seemed in control for the entire day today, ending with an impressive 469,000 chips. Other notables to advance to Day 2 include Benjamin Spragg (409,000), Faraz Jaka (185,000), Ryan Riess (135,500), Patrick Leonard (162,000), Greg Raymer (159,000) and Joe McKeehen (85,500).
Notables to bust before the end of the day include Jamie Gold, Tiffany Michelle, Michael Holtz, Steven Bucker and Brad Owen.
Day 1b starts at 10 a.m. local time on Saturday and will once again play 11 60-minute levels with breaks every two hours. The surviving players will return for Day 2 on Sunday at 10 a.m.
Stay tuned to Pokernews for all live updates from this event up until a winner is crowned on Day 4 which will take place on Tuesday, June 20.
End of Day Chip Counts (complet)
Niveau 11
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
593,500
-7,500
|
-7,500 |
|
||
|
563,500
563,500
|
563,500 |
|
549,500
150,500
|
150,500 |
|
544,000
544,000
|
544,000 |
|
|
538,500
538,500
|
538,500 |
|
530,000
530,000
|
530,000 |
|
516,000
516,000
|
516,000 |
|
512,000
512,000
|
512,000 |
|
510,000
510,000
|
510,000 |
|
509,000
79,000
|
79,000 |
|
505,000
505,000
|
505,000 |
|
494,500
494,500
|
494,500 |
|
492,500
-172,500
|
-172,500 |
|
492,500
492,500
|
492,500 |
|
492,000
492,000
|
492,000 |
|
|
488,500
488,500
|
488,500 |
|
488,000
488,000
|
488,000 |
|
473,500
17,500
|
17,500 |
|
469,000
469,000
|
469,000 |
|
467,000
467,000
|
467,000 |
|
465,500
465,500
|
465,500 |
|
465,000
465,000
|
465,000 |
|
464,000
464,000
|
464,000 |
|
||
|
459,500 | |
|
455,000
-15,000
|
-15,000 |
Poker Hall of Famer Jack McClelland Shares Stories About Doyle Brunson & Stu Ungar
Niveau 11
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
On a recent The Chad & Jesse Poker Show straight from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), the two hosts were joined by a poker legend!
This week, they are joined by Poker Hall of Famer Jack McClelland, who served as the Tournament Director of the WSOP from 1984-98. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2014 alongside Daniel Negreanu, and he talks about that honor as well as memories of Stu Ungar and Doyle Brunson, and what it was like to work for the legendary Benny Binion.
Selected Stacks Before Final Hands
Niveau 11
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
|
601,000 | |
|
|
||
|
|
470,000
30,000
|
30,000 |
|
|
430,000
430,000
|
430,000 |
|
261,000
84,000
|
84,000 |
|
|
||
|
190,000
190,000
|
190,000 |
|
||
|
132,000 | |
|
130,000
52,000
|
52,000 |
|
|
||
Cheng Survives All-In Moment
Niveau 11
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
Christian Cheng faced a tough decision after the big stack at his table moved all in from an early position.
Cheng had exactly 55,000 and was clearly pained, alternating multiple looks at his cards and his opponent. He grimaced with each passing second and took a little more than a minute before eventually calling. As the other players folded, the cards were tabled, and it was a race.
Christian Cheng: A♥Q♠
Opponent: 10♥10♦
The dealer fanned K♥K♠J♣ on the flop, leaving Cheng behind. The turn produced Q♥ to give Cheng the lead, but he wasn’t out of danger as any ace or nine would give his opponent a straight. Cheng also had to dodge one of the two remaining 10s, which would give his opponent a full house.
Cheng, though, was paid off for his willingness to go deep in the tank after 8♥ appeared on the river to give Cheng a much-needed double up. He appeared relieved and sank in his chair, while the dealer pushed the pot his way.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
116,000
116,000
|
116,000 |
Phillips Vanquishes Two Players
Niveau 11
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
There was a three-way all-in with Jacob Phillips in early position covering the button (54,000) and the big blind (37,500).
Big Blind: 10♣10♠
Button: A♦K♦
Jacob Phillips: K♣K♠
A dream spot for Phillips who dominated both opponents with their pocket kings. The board of Q♥8♠5♥5♦6♥ was clean and Phillips took in a chunky pot.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
320,000 |
Heller Takes From Arnett Moreno
Niveau 11
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
Freddy Heller bet 5,000 from under the gun and was raised by Kristy Arnett Moreno in the hijack to 16,000 which was called by Heller.
Arnett Moreno down-bet to 10,000 on the J♦8♥6♣ flop which was called by Heller. Both players checked the J♣ turn.
The river brought the K♦ and Heller led out for 43,000. Arnett Moreno opted to fold and Heller added to their stack.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
326,000
-44,000
|
-44,000 |
|
103,500 |
Niveau: 11
Blinds: 1,000/2,500
Ante: 2,500
Selected Counts Before the Break
Niveau 10
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
|
456,000
456,000
|
456,000 |
|
450,000
305,500
|
305,500 |
|
||
|
|
440,000 | |
|
420,000
420,000
|
420,000 |
|
350,000
13,500
|
13,500 |
|
|
||
|
253,000
253,000
|
253,000 |
|
|
||