Event #59: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em Freezeout | 2023 World Series of Poker

2023-06-28 21:36 UTC-7

Dario Sammartino Eliminated in 5th Place ($166,404)

Niveau 35 : Blinds 300,000/600,000, 600,000 ante

Dario Sammartino, on the button, went all in for 5,375,000. Barak Wisbrod reshoved and covered.

Dario Sammrtino: K♦10♥
Barak Wisbrod: A♠8♠

The flop fell 8♥6♣K♥ shot Sammartino into lead and a Q♠ on the turn changed nothing.

However, an A♦ on the river was just the card Wisbrod needed, brutally ending Sammartino's run in the event.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Barak Wisbrod	19,600,000 6,900,000	6,900,000

Dario Sammartino	Eliminé

Tags: Barak Wisbrod Dario Sammartino

2023-06-28 21:24 UTC-7

The Chad & Jesse Poker Show: Ali Imsirovic Video About Cheating Allegations; Guest Masato Yokosawa

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Niveau 35 : Blinds 300,000/600,000, 600,000 ante

On the latest The Chad & Jesse Poker Show[/I][/B] straight from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen discuss Ali Imsirovic's video addressing the cheating allegations against him.

They are joined by renowned Japanese vlogger Masato Yokosawa, AKA “World Wide Yokosawa.” While players in the United States might think folks like Brad Owen and Andrew Neeme has the biggest vlog followings in the world, that distinction actually belongs to Masato, who regularly clears 600K views on each of his vlogs!

The Japanese vlogging sensation opens up about his start in poker, what inspired him to start a vlog, and how he’s managed to turn it into a smashing success with the help of a creative team. He also talks about his desire to win a WSOP gold bracelet, how Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hellmuth are perceived in his home country, and what the future looks like for poker in Japan.

2023-06-28 21:19 UTC-7

Sitbon Doubles Through Sammartino

OllieGarland

Niveau 35 : Blinds 300,000/600,000, 600,000 ante

Julien Sitbon open jammed from the cutoff for 4,550,000. Dario Sammartino in the small blind, the covering stack, shoved all in himself.

Julien Sitbon: Q♠J♥
Dario Sammartino: A♥K♣

The board ran out 3♠5♣5♠J♦9♣. A turned jack secured the double up for Sitbon.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Julien Sitbon	10,600,000 6,200,000	6,200,000

Dario Sammartino	6,800,000 -2,600,000	-2,600,000

Tags: Dario Sammartino Julien Sitbon

2023-06-28 21:09 UTC-7

Updated Chip Counts

Niveau 35 : Blinds 300,000/600,000, 600,000 ante

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Robert Schulz	20,500,000 8,300,000	8,300,000

James Mendoza	16,920,000 3,420,000	3,420,000
Barak Wisbrod	12,700,000 -3,800,000	-3,800,000

Dario Sammartino	9,400,000 -3,400,000	-3,400,000
Julien Sitbon	4,400,000 625,000	625,000

Niveau: 35

Blinds: 300,000/600,000

Ante: 600,000

2023-06-28 20:49 UTC-7

Schulz Chips Down

OllieGarland

Niveau 34 : Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante

Barak Wisbrod raised from the cutoff to 1,000,000, Robert Schulz on the button called and James Mendoza in the small blind three-bet jammed for 6,000,000. Wisbrod folded and Schulz called.

James Mendoza: K♣K♥
Robert Schulz: 10♥10♣

The board ran out Q♣J♣6♥7♥Q♠ doubling up Mendoza.

Only a few hands later, Robert Schulz opened from the cutoff for 1,000,000 and Dario Sammartino defended.

The board of 7♠5♠3♣ checked to the 8♠ on the turn. Sammartino took the lead for 1,300,000 and Schulz called.

The river fell the A♠ and Sammartino bet again, this time for 1,500,000. Schulz called and mucked his cards at the sight of Sammartino's K♠2♠.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
James Mendoza	13,500,000 2,000,000	2,000,000
Dario Sammartino	12,800,000 5,400,000	5,400,000
Robert Schulz	12,200,000 -10,875,000	-10,875,000

Tags: Barak Wisbrod Dario Sammartino James Mendoza Robert Schulz

2023-06-28 20:46 UTC-7

Robert Burlacu Eliminated in 6th Place ($125,170)

Niveau 34 : Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante

Barak Wisbrod raised to 1,000,000 from under the gun, which was reraised to 2,755,000 by Robert Schulz in the hijack.

Action folded to Robert Burlacu who went all in for around 4,000,000. Wisbrod got out of the way and Schulz made the call, putting Burlacu at risk.

Robert Burlacu: J♠J♦
Robert Schulz: A♦Q♥

The board ran out Q♣8♣7♥7♠5♣ and Burlacu was off to the payout desk.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Robert Schulz	23,075,000 3,475,000	3,475,000

Robert Burlacu	Eliminé

Tags: Barak Wisbrod Robert Burlacu Robert Schulz

2023-06-28 20:13 UTC-7

Schulz Gets Value From Mendoza

OllieGarland

Niveau 34 : Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante

James Mendoza raised from the hijack to 1,000,000 to which Robert Schulz in the big blind defended.

On a flop of 4♦7♥A♣, Schulz check-called a bet of 1,000,000 from Mendoza.

The 4♣ turn checked through to the 5♣ on the river. Schulz now check-raised a bet of 1,500,000 from Mendoza to 5,250,000. Mendoza called.

Schulz showed 9♣7♣ for a flush to win this pot.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Robert Schulz	19,600,000 6,875,000	6,875,000

James Mendoza	11,500,000 -4,700,000	-4,700,000

Tags: James Mendoza Robert Schulz

Niveau: 34

Blinds: 250,000/500,000

Ante: 500,000

2023-06-28 18:52 UTC-7

Dinner Break and Chip Counts

OllieGarland

Niveau 33 : 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

The remaining six players have been sent on a 60-minute dinner break. Play will recommence at approximately 7:40 pm.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Barak Wisbrod	16,500,000 -100,000	-100,000

James Mendoza	16,200,000 -500,000	-500,000
Robert Schulz	12,725,000 4,550,000	4,550,000

Dario Sammartino	7,400,000 200,000	200,000
Robert Burlacu	6,500,000 900,000	900,000
Julien Sitbon	3,775,000 -1,900,000	-1,900,000