Event #85: $1,500 Shootout Jour 1 | 2023 World Series of Poker

2023-07-13 22:40 UTC-7

987 Players Entered and 100 Remain in Event #85: $1,500 SHOOTOUT No-Limit Hold'em

Niveau 14 : 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

After just under 12 hours of play in Event #85: $1,500 SHOOTOUT No-Limit Hold'em at the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, just 100 players remain.

The day kicked off with all players working towards a shot at their portion of the $1,317,645 prizepool. The only path to Day 2 and a min-cash was to be the last man or woman standing from their respective tables. The day started with 987 hopefuls but by the time the dust settled only an even 100 players won their table and advanced to Day 2.

Every player that has advanced to Day 2 has already locked up $5,759 and will compete to win their next shootout to advance to the final table on Day 3 where the minimum payout for the final 10 will be $19,003. The last man standing on Day 3 will be awarded the top prize of $237,367 and of course the coveted WSOP gold bracelet.

Many players came and went but some notable faces won their table and advanced to Day 2. Long time crusher and coach Faraz Jaka won his seat late on Day 1. Brazilian mixed-game specialist Yuri Dzivielevski steam rolled his table on his way to a win. Bracelet winner Frank Funaro was close to being the first winner of the day but had a rollercoaster-ride of a heads-up match that finally landed his way after a few ups and downs.

The first player to win their seat was Canadian Pro Joshua Frazer James who took down his seat just five and half hours into the day. Jared Passanante would be the last player to bag up a win right around 10 p.m. local time.

The field also saw admitted cheater Ali Imsirovic who made his 2023 WSOP debut in Event #85: $1,500 SHOOTOUT No-Limit Hold'em. Imsirovic made quick work of his table and bagged early on Day 1. All eyes will undoubtably be on him as he tries to win another seat at the final table.

Day 2 will take place at 10 a.m in the Horseshoe. and will be played until all tables are down to just one player. There will be 20-minute breaks after every three levels and a 60-min optional break after level 9.

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Tags: Ali Imsirovic Faraz Jaka Frank Funaro Jared Passanante Joshua Frazer James Yuri Dzivielevski

2023-07-13 20:51 UTC-7

Jaka and Alsup Are Going to Day 2

Gaelle Jaudon

Niveau 14 : 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

According to the table, Peter Sannebald limped to 4,000 and Faraz Jaka shoved. Sannebald made the call for his last 70,000.

Peter Sannebald: Ax10x
Faraz Jaka: 5x5x

Sannebald couldn't find any help throughout the board 4♥9♦2♣8♦K♥ to bust from the event while Jaka will be back on Day 2 tomorrow.

A few moments before, Richard Alsup also won his heads-up and bagged 249,000 for Day 2.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Richard Alsup	249,000 249,000	249,000

Faraz Jaka	248,000 88,000	88,000

Peter Sannebald	Eliminé

Tags: Faraz Jaka Peter Sannebald

2023-07-13 20:03 UTC-7

Ramos Falls Against Zhou

Gaelle Jaudon

Niveau 13 : 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

According to Felipe Ramos, all the chips went in the middle on a flop Qx9x6x, Ramos holding Qx7x and facing Qx10x in Quan Zhou's hands, who had him covered.

The rest of the board didn't bring any surprise with 3x3x and Ramos was eliminated from the tournament while Zhou advanced to Day 2.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Quan Zhou	225,000 128,000	128,000
Felipe Ramos	Eliminé

Tags: Felipe Ramos Quan Zhou

2023-07-13 19:13 UTC-7

Rossitto Gets There

Niveau 12 : Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante

The button was limped by Michael Rossitto. His opponent in the big blind checked and they saw a flop of K♣10♣9♠. The action checked to Rossitto who bet 5,000. His opponent called.

The 5♣ turn landed completing the flush draw and action checked through. The 2♦ river hit the felt and Rossitto's opponent opted to lead for 10,000. Rossitto snap called and waited to see his opponent table J♠6♣ before he tabled 5♠2♣ for a rivered two pair.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Michael Rossitto	115,000

2023-07-13 19:09 UTC-7

Julius Increases his Lead on Li

Gaelle Jaudon

Niveau 12 : Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante

In a heads-up raised pot, the flop read K♦8♦Q♦ when Haihong Li checked to Kyle Julius who bet 6,000. After some thinking, Li raised it to 15,000 and Julius quickly called.

Both checked on the 5♠ turn and a 7♥ appeared on the river. Li checked again and snap-folded when Julius sent 20,000 in the middle.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Kyle Julius	165,000

Haihong Li	72,000

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2023-07-13 18:26 UTC-7

Kopp Advances

Gaelle Jaudon

Niveau 11 : Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante

With a large chip lead, Katie Kopp shoved and her opponent called for his remaining 33,000 chips.

Kopp tabled K♣7♦ and had the worse hand as her opponent held A♠4♣, but she managed to find a board of 7♥J♣7♣J♥9♦ to win the pot with trips and advance to Day 2.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Katie Kopp	246,000 246,000	246,000

Tags: Katie Kopp

2023-07-13 16:47 UTC-7

Imsirovic Wins His Table in Round 1

Niveau 9 : Blinds 800/1,600, 1,600 ante

After a hard, honest days work of poker, Ali Imsirovic has won his table and will move on to Day 2 in the money.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Ali Imsirovic	248,000 107,000	107,000

Tags: Ali Imsirovic

2023-07-13 16:29 UTC-7

Imsirovic Take It Thanks to Kicker

Niveau 8 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

There was a raise from Jimmy Dambrosio to 3,000 from the button. Ali Imsirovic, who earlier this summer released a video addressing cheating accusations against him, was looking to keep him honest and called from the small blind. The big blind also came along.

The J♠K♣3♠ flop hit the felt and action checked to Dambrosio on the button who bet 2,500. Imsirovic called from the small blind and the big blind then check-raised to 7,500. Dambrosio folded but Imsirovic stuck around.

The turn brought a 4♣ and action checked through to the 8♥ river. Imsirovic now took the opportunity to led for 14,000. The big blind called and the cards hit their backs.

Imsirovic was holding K♠Q♥ and the big blind flashed Kx10x before folding.

Imsirovic scooped a big pot to move closer to a Day 2.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Ali Imsirovic	141,000 141,000	141,000
Jimmy D'ambrosio	17,000 17,000	17,000

Tags: Ali Imsirovic

2023-07-13 15:19 UTC-7

Prize Pool Announced

Gaelle Jaudon

Niveau 7 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante

A total of 997 entries hit the felt for Event #85: $1,500 Shootout. That player pool put the final prize pool at $1,317,645, with 100 players receiving a minimum cash of $5,759.

The eventual winner of the tournament will take home $237,367 first-place prize.

Payout of the Final Table

Place	Prize
1st	$237,367
2nd	$146,686
3rd	$109,780
4th	$82,780
5th	$63,295
6th	$48,772
7th	$37,955
8th	$29,834
9th	$23,689
10th	$19,003

2023-07-13 14:56 UTC-7

Kovalski Finds the Double Up on Alegado

Gaelle Jaudon

Niveau 6 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante

With three players left, Fabiano Kovalski opened to 2,000 on the button and Francis Alegado three-bet to 7,500 in the small blind. David To folded his big blind and Kovalski called.

The flop came 4♥J♦A♥ and Kovalski called Alegado's continuation for 6,400. The same action happened on the J♣ turn, this time for 15,000.

On the 7♥ river, Alegado shoved and Kovalski called for his remaining 37,000. Alegado tabled A♣Q♥ but the pot was sent to Kovalski who held Q♦J♥ for trips.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Fabiano Kovalski	145,000 145,000	145,000
David To	86,000 86,000	86,000
Francis Alegado	21,000 21,000	21,000

Tags: Fabiano Kovalski David To Francis Alegado