Niveau: 34
Blinds: 200,000/400,000
Ante: 400,000
2024 World Series of Poker
Event #68: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em
Jours 3
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Props, Family & Fortnite: For the Four Members of Team Lucky It's About Much More Than Poker
Niveau 33
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
With 14 bracelets and nearly $50 million in tournament earnings between the four of them, there's no denying that Shaun Deeb, Josh Arieh, Daniel Weinman and Matt Glantz are poker crushers. But with resumes that include a $1 million bounty pull, a body fat prop bet victory worth nearly the same amount and a win in the biggest World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event in history, it's clear the group of close friends also have luck on their sides.
The four American poker players have branded themselves as "Team Lucky" — a name that Deeb may have come up with, though they aren't certain — as a way of consciously embracing and owning their good fortunes while fighting back against the jaded cynicism all to common in the poker world.
But Team Lucky is about more than once-in-a-lifetime bounty binks and turned two-outers leading to $12 million scores. As PokerNews learned during brunch with its four members, is more about friendship, camaraderie, and shared values than a good run of cards.
Life Outside Poker: Life Coach Tyler Todt Used to "Bum Hunt" Tom Dwan
Niveau 33
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Life Outside Poker is a new podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level.
In the tenth episode, Connor speaks with health and life coach Tyler Todt, a longtime poker player who made seven figures in early online poker days before taking a job in the banking industry and eventually leaving that to become his own boss and a health influencer.
Todt talked about online poker pre-Black Friday, bum hunting Tom Dwan, the benefits of a balanced life, avoiding the pitfalls of Las Vegas, being bullish on humanity and his favorite non-fiction books.
This interview was filmed at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) inside Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas.
The Life Outside Poker podcast is available on major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. You can also watch the interview with Tyler Todt by heading to the PokerNews YouTube channel.
Players on Dinner Break
Niveau 33
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
The remaining 8 players are headed on a 75 minute dinner break. Play will resume at 8:00 P.M. local time.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
17,725,000
1,725,000
|
1,725,000 |
|
11,600,000
-1,500,000
|
-1,500,000 |
|
||
|
11,550,000
-850,000
|
-850,000 |
|
|
||
|
11,000,000
3,000,000
|
3,000,000 |
|
8,750,000
900,000
|
900,000 |
|
8,425,000
175,000
|
175,000 |
|
5,400,000
-800,000
|
-800,000 |
|
3,650,000
-350,000
|
-350,000 |
|
||
Zavorotnijs Doubles with Big Slick
Niveau 33
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Carl Shaw raised to 600,000 from middle position and Vitalijs Zavorotnijs moved all in for 3,850,0000. Shaw made the call and both players revealed their hands.
Vitalijs Zavorotnijs: A♣K♦ 
Carl Shaw: A♥Q♥
The board ran out J♣4♣6♥J♥2♠ for Zavorotnijs to take the pot.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
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12,400,000
-1,950,000
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-1,950,000 |
|
|
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|
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7,850,000
3,750,000
|
3,750,000 |
Robinson on Fire
Niveau 33
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Akshat Bajaj raised to 600,000 from middle position. Colin Robinson raised to 1,625,000 and Bajaj made the call.
The flop came 8♥3♣8♠ and Bajaj was quick to check.
Robinson continued for 1,500,000 and Bajaj was quick to fold.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
|
16,000,000
4,500,000
|
4,500,000 |
|
|
6,200,000
-1,800,000
|
-1,800,000 |
Dan Smith Bluffs Phil Hellmuth w/ Quad 7's as Shaun Deeb Needles "Poker Brat"
Niveau 33
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Don't get bluffed when your name is Phil Hellmuth and you're at the same table as Shaun Deeb. He'll take pleasure in it and laugh at your expense.
On Saturday, PokerNews captured the end of an entertaining hand at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) involving two legends of the game — Hellmuth and Dan Smith.
Ivan Stankov Eliminated in 9th Place ($61,906)
Niveau 33
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Ivan Stankov raised to 600,000 from under the gun. Everyone folded around to Carl Shaw in the big blind, who three-bet shoved all in. Stankov snap-called to create a pot worth over 10 million in chips.
Ivan Stankov: Q♠Q♣
Carl Shaw: A♣K♣
The A♠K♦10♦ flop gave Shaw top two pair and the British rail roared. The 5♠ turn was safe for Shaw and the 7♦ on the river as well, making Stankov the ninth-place finisher.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
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13,500,000
5,250,000
|
5,250,000 |
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Eliminé | |
Almada Risks it All
Niveau 33
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Gonzalo Almada called from the small blind and Akshat Bajaj called from the big blind.
The flop came 3♣6♥8♣ and Almada was quick to check. Bajaj fired for 400,000 and Almada raised to 1,800,000. Bajaj found the call.
While the turn peeled the J♥, Almada moved all in for 5,350,000 and found a quick fold from Bajaj.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
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13,100,000
4,000,000
|
4,000,000 |
|
|
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|
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11,500,000
-2,500,000
|
-2,500,000 |
|
|
8,250,000
1,050,000
|
1,050,000 |
|
|
8,250,000
150,000
|
150,000 |
|
|
||
|
|
8,000,000
-2,400,000
|
-2,400,000 |
|
|
8,000,000
-2,050,000
|
-2,050,000 |
|
|
5,700,000
-1,000,000
|
-1,000,000 |
|
|
5,250,000
-650,000
|
-650,000 |
|
|
4,000,000
-1,150,000
|
-1,150,000 |
|
|
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Big Slick for Robinson
Niveau 33
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Colin Robinson raised from middle position and Gonzalo Almada defended the big blind. Almada check-called 550,000 on the K♦Q♣2♦ flop before both players checked the Q♦ on the turn.
A double-paired board appeared on the K♠ river and Almada checked. Robinson bet 1,250,000 and Almada called. Robinson slapped A♦K♥ on the felt to win the hand and move to 14 million.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
|
14,000,000
2,000,000
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
7,200,000
-3,300,000
|
-3,300,000 |