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2024 World Series of Poker

Event #87: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em
Jours 2
Event Info

2024 World Series of Poker

Résultats
Gagnant
Main Gagnante
77
Prix
$785,486
Event Info
Buy-in
$5,000
Prize Pool
$4,793,200
Entrants
1,042
Info Niveau
Niveau
34
Blinds
250,000 / 500,000
Ante
500,000
Info Joueurs - Jour 2
Entrants
88
Joueurs Survivants
1

Event #87: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em

Jour 2 terminé

Matthew Alsante Triumphs Over the Pros in $5,000 8-Handed No Limit Hold'em ($785,486)

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

After over eight hours of play on Day 2, Event #87: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em at the 2024 World Series of Poker concluded, with Matthew Alsante emerging as the winner.

Navigating through a field of 1,041 players and generating a total prize pool of $4,788,600, Alsante defeated Punnat Punsri in a heads-up battle to claim the gold bracelet and a hefty sum of $785,486.

Alsante, whose best-recorded cash was smaller than the tournament's buy-in, pulled off the underdog story that exemplifies the democratic nature of poker. Given the right mix of skill, strategy, and perhaps a bit of luck, anyone with the buy-in can challenge and triumph over established professionals.

His journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring poker players everywhere, showcasing that with dedication and perseverance, one can indeed carve out a place among the elite in this highly competitive game.

Event #87: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em Final Table Results:

PlacePlayerCountryPrize
1Matthew AlsanteUnited States$785,486
2Punnat PunsriThailand$523,648
3Philip WiszowatyUnited States$372,446
4Oleg VasylchenkoUkraine$268,407
5Ramin HajiyevAzerbaijan$196,024
6Jon VallinasSpain$145,107
7Hirokazu KobayashiJapan$108,895
8Patrick LeonardUnited Kingdom$82,862
9Ueberton De AquinoBrazil$62,945

Winner's Reaction

Alsante's approach to poker has evolved over the past decade, transitioning from occasional play to a more serious commitment to the game. Unlike most entrants in Event #87, Alsante did not play in the Main Event.

“This I liked because it was a smaller field, and those can be easier to navigate,” he told PokerNews.

Most onlookers were rooting for Punsri once the play got to heads-up, but that didn’t faze Alsante, nor did Punsri's nearly 16 million in tournament earnings. “I think it was fun, they were having fun, and I was dancing.”

Matthew Alsante
Matthew Alsante

Looking ahead, Alsante plans to continue his poker journey. “I plan to play the $3,000 Mid-Stakes Championship next. After that, who knows?”

His recent success not only validates his skills but also provides the financial means to pursue more poker opportunities.

Day 2 Action

Although the 88 players who advanced to Day 2 missed out on the tension of the Main Event bubble in the parallel room, they secured a cash prize of at least $9,952 for their efforts.

Faraz Jaka
Faraz Jaka

Over half the field was eliminated early in the day, leaving 39 players remaining after the first break. Notable names that made the money but did not advance far included Rainer Kempe in 76th place, Faraz Jaka in 75th, and Day 2 chip leader Felipe Boianovsky in 61st place.

$25K Fantasy Draft Sweats

Several $25K Fantasy players cashed in Event #87. Alex Foxen finished in 23rd place when Philip Wiszowaty’s ace-six outflopped Foxen’s ace-nine, and Foxen could not catch up on the turn or river.

Philip Wiszowaty
Philip Wiszowaty

Artur Martirosian hit the rail in 18th place when his ace-king lost to Alsante's pocket nines.

Patrick Leonard made the final table, but exited in 8th place when he ran his pocket kings into Alsante’s pocket aces.

Punsri entered the final table with the third shortest stack but picked up momentum as his final tablemates hit the rail. Punsri used his experience in big money spots to apply pressure when the payouts elevated. He ultimately finished in second place for his efforts. Those that had drafted Punsri were hoping for a win but the second place points should help.

Final Table Action:

It took nine levels to reduce the 88 returning players to a final table of nine, securing at least $62,945.

Punnat Punsri
Punnat Punsri

Alsante was on fire to start the final table as he eliminated Leonard and Hirokazu Kobayashi. When play was four-handed, Alsante had a crucial double up for nearly 75% of the chips in play when a rivered ten gave him a straight and Wiszowaty set of tens.

Heads-up play lasted for around an hour. The most crucial hand happened when the money went in on an ace-high flop with Alsante holding second pair to Punsri’s top pair. A seven on the turn flipped the script, giving Alsante two pair. A blank river card gave Alsante a commanding chip lead that led to his first breakout moment.

This concludes coverage of Event #87: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em. Stay tuned to PokerNews for more from the 2024 World Series of Poker.

Tags: Alex FoxenArtur MartirosianFaraz JakaFelipe BoianovskyHirokazu KobayashiJon VallinasMatthew AlsanteOleg VasylchenkoPatrick LeonardPhilip WiszowatyPunnat PunsriRainer KempeRamin HajiyevUeberton De Aquino

Matthew Alsante Wins Event #87: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em

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

Out of a field of 1,042 entrants, Matthew Alsante was crowned as the winner of Event #87: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em. He wins his first ever WSOP bracelet and $785,486.

Recap will follow shortly.

Event #87: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em Results

RankPlayerCountryPrize
1Matthew AlsanteUnited States$785,486
2Punnat PunsriThailand$523,648
3Philip WiszowatyUnited States$372,446
4Oleg VasylchenkoUkraine$268,407
5Ramin HajiyevAzerbaijan$196,024
6Jon VallinasSpain$145,107
7Hirokazu KobayashiJapan$108,895
8Patrick LeonardUnited Kingdom$82,862

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Punnat Punsri Eliminated in 2nd Place ($523,648)

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

Punnat Punsri jammed from the button, then Matthew Alsante looked at his cards and called.

Punnat Punsri: J10 All in
Matthew Alsante: 77

Alsante flopped a full house on the 788 flop, leaving almost no chance for Punsri who was eliminated after the 9 turn and the 3 river.

Supported by a loud a massive rail, Punsri finished in second place for $523,648.

Joueur Jetons Progression
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Matthew Alsante
52,000,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Punnat Punsri
Eliminé

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Punnat Punsri Doubles Up

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

Punnat Punsri shoved his last 1,600,000 and was called by Matthew Alsante.

Punnat Punsri: 69 All in
Matthew Alsante: K6

The board ran out 1072Q8 keeping Punsri's hopes alive in Event #87

Joueur Jetons Progression
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Matthew Alsante
49,000,000
-1,500,000
-1,500,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Punnat Punsri
3,200,000
1,600,000
1,600,000

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Alsante Sucks Out to Take Commanding Lead

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

Punnat Punsri limped in from the button and Matthew Alsante checked his option in the big blind.

The A45 flop saw Alsante bet out for 2,000,000. Punsri raised to 6,000,000 and Alsante moved all in for 23,700,000. Punsri called.

Matthew Alsante: 75 All in
Punnat Punsri: A2

Alsante was behind but the 7 turn put him way out in front with two pair. The J river changed nothing and Alsante found a game-changing double-up.

Joueur Jetons Progression
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Matthew Alsante
50,500,000
19,500,000
19,500,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Punnat Punsri
1,600,000
-19,400,000
-19,400,000

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Alsante Goes All-In

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

On a flop of 776, Matthew Alsante in the big blind checked then called after Punnat Punsri bet 500,000.

But on the 4 turn, Alsante led out for 1,500,000. Punsri called to find the 10 river where Alsante directly moved all-in for approximately 25,000,000.

Punsri seemed surprised by this move, but went into the tank. He eventually chose to fold.

Joueur Jetons Progression
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Matthew Alsante
31,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Punnat Punsri
21,000,000
-2,000,000
-2,000,000

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Punnat Punsri Doubles Up

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

Punnat Punsri limped in on the button before Matthew Alsante raised to 1,800,000, Punsri made the call.

The dealer fanned a flop of 1029 Alsante checked, Punsri bet 1,800,000, Alsante went all in and Punsri called.

Punnat Punsri: 104 All in
Matthew Alsante: 95

The turn was the 6 and the river was the K securing the double up for Punsri as both players chip counts have come closer to even.

Joueur Jetons Progression
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Matthew Alsante
29,000,000
-10,600,000
-10,600,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Punnat Punsri
23,000,000
9,900,000
9,900,000

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Philip Wiszowaty Eliminated in 3rd Place ($372,446)

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

Hand One:

Philip Wiszowaty moved all in from the button for 7,125,000 and Punnat Punsri, in the small blind, called off the bet for his effective stack of 6,250,000.

Punnat Punsri: 88 All in
Philip Wiszowaty: A3

The board ran out 6JJ75; Punsri held to leave Wiszowaty incredibly short.

Hand Two:

The very next hand Wiszowaty was forced all in from posting the big blind and the big blind ante. Punsri limped in from the button, Matthew Alsante put in a raise from the small blind and Punsri folded.

Philip Wiszowaty: 87 All in
Matthew Alsante: K9

The board ran out J3QA2; Alsante held to eliminate Wiszowaty, triggering heads-up play.

Joueur Jetons Progression
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Matthew Alsante
39,600,000
1,800,000
1,800,000
WSOP 1X Winner
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Punnat Punsri
13,100,000
2,950,000
2,950,000
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Philip Wiszowaty
Eliminé

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Niveau: 34

Blinds: 250,000/500,000

Ante: 500,000