Nível: 3
Blinds: 50/100
Ante: 0
2014 World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific
$1,650 No-Limit Hold'em Terminator
Dias: 1
Event Info
Resultado Final
Event Info
Informações sobre o nível
2014 World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific
Buy-in
1,650 AUD
Prize Pool
250,000 AUD
Entradas
250
Nível
21
Blinds
6,000 / 12,000
Ante
2,000
Hellmuth Jumps Into Event #4
Nível 3
: 50/100, 0 ante
At the start of Level 3, 13-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth jumped into the action. He's seated over at Table 32, which currently houses Mike Leah, Dylan Wilkerson, Bruno Kawauti and Nicolau Villa-Lobos.
Hellmuth got off to a quick start by winning a couple hands, but then he got mixed up in one that cost him some chips. We picked up the action with 1,600 or so in the pot and a flop of 
. An under-the-gun player bet 550, Hellmuth called, and the dealer burned and turned the 
.
Hellmuth called another bet of 550 and then watched his opponent shove all in on the 
river. Hellmuth, who had 3,425 behind, thought for about a minute before releasing his hand.
"I know you didn't have an eight," the under-the-gun player said as he raked in the pot.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
3,425 |
Thomas Knocks Out Barer
Nível 3
: 50/100, 0 ante
Ami Barer, the reigning Aussie Millions champ, was laughing when exiting the tournament area even though he was just eliminated by a bad beat. His 
fell to the 
of Russell Thomas, who spiked the on the board. Despite that entire table being filled with established pros, all seem to be having fun.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
12,500 | 5,000 |
|
Eliminado |
The Ladies Love Shack-Harris
Nível 3
: 50/100, 0 ante
A player in middle position raised to 200 and Brandon Shack-Harris, who currently sits second on the WSOP Player of the Year leaderboard, flatted from the hijack. The player in the big blind then three-bet to 700, the original raiser folded, and Shack-Harris woke up with a four-bet to 1,900. The big blind jammed and Shack-Harris snap-called off for 6,500 total.
Shack-Harris: 
Big Blind: 
It was a classic flip, but Shack-Harris improved to a set on the 
flop. That said, his opponent did flop a gutshot straight draw, and the 
turn gave him an added flush draw. Fortunately for Shack-Harris, the 
blanked on the river and he doubled big.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
13,150 | 8,650 |
Strangward Says "Hasta La Vista, Baby" to Hellmuth
Nível 3
: 50/100, 0 ante
The most decorated player in World Series of Poker history lasted less than 25 minutes here in the WSOP APAC Event #3 $1,650 No-Limit Hold'em Terminator.
Hellmuth, who was holding the 
flatted a preflop raise from Jackson Strangward and then flatted a bet on the 
flop. The two ended up getting it all in on the 
turn, and Hellmuth discovered the bad news as Strangward had turned a straight with the 
.
The inconsequential river was put out to make Hellmuth's elimination official, and then Strangward was tossed the $500 bounty.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
|
Eliminado |
No Glory for Glazier
Nível 3
: 50/100, 0 ante
There were a whole lot of ladies involved in the hand with Jackie Glazier and Jess Liang. Liang had pocket queens and the bracelet winner from Australia showed 
. Unfortunately, the local hero could not connect with the board and has been sent to the rail.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
10,000 | |
|
Eliminado |
Various Chips Counts from Around the Room
Nível 3
: 50/100, 0 ante
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
11,000 | -2,000 |
|
11,000 | 6,500 |
|
|
11,000 | -1,500 |
|
10,000 | 550 |
|
10,000 | 5,500 |
|
9,000 | 4,500 |
|
|
9,000 | 2,500 |
|
8,300 | 5,200 |
|
8,000 | 1,500 |
|
8,000 | |
|
8,000 | 3,500 |
|
8,000 | 3,500 |
|
8,000 | 3,500 |
|
7,650 | 3,150 |
|
7,500 | 3,000 |
|
7,000 | 2,500 |
|
4,600 | 100 |
|
4,150 | -175 |
|
4,000 | -500 |
|
3,800 | -700 |
|
|
3,550 | -950 |
|
3,000 | -1,700 |
|
2,800 | |
|
2,800 | -3,200 |
|
2,500 | -900 |
Nível: 4
Blinds: 75/150
Ante: 0
Thomas Doesn't Like Dirty Rice
Nível 4
: 75/150, 0 ante
Action folded to Cameron Rice in the small blind and he opted to move all in for 2,850. Russell Thomas was in the big blind, and he must have liked what he saw as he called the big shove.
Thomas: 
Rice: 
It was a flip, but Thomas needed to improve if he hoped to collect the $500 bounty on Rice's head.
"I like that flop," Thomas said when the 
flop gave him an open-ended straight draw. The turn have him even more outs with counterfeit opportunities, but somehow Rice dodged danger as the 
blanked on the river. Ship the double to Rice.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
|
7,800 | -3,200 |
November Niner Bruno Politano Seeks to Play "Best in the World" at WSOP APAC
Nível 4
: 75/150, 0 ante
Before the start of the 2014 World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific, PokerNews reached out to this year's crop of November Niners to see who would be making the trip to the land down under. Much to our surprise, Jorryt van Hoof, Felix Stephensen, Martin Jacobson, Billy Pappas, William Tonking, and Daniel Sindelar all confirmed that they were going to pass. Neither Andoni Larrabe nor Mark Newhouse, responded, while the sole finalist to confirm their participation was Brazil’s Bruno Politano.
Despite being the shortest stack of this year’s November Nine — albeit the biggest short stack since the creation of the November Nine — Politano is clearly excited to embrace the opportunities and experiences that come with making the game’s most prestigious final table.
Along with fellow Brazilian Bruno Kawauti — who was the "Last Brazilian Standing" at the 2013 WSOP when he finished 15th — the 31-year-old Politano is in today's field looking for some practice and hopefully a gold bracelet.
Before the start of the WSOP APAC, Politano spoke with PokerNews about the November Nine, his celebrity in Brazil, and of course the upcoming WSOP APAC.
PokerNews: What has inspired you to travel all the way to Australia for the WSOP APAC?
Politano: First of all, because I think I'll be playing a high-level of poker with the best in the world. Second, I love everything the WSOP does and of course I've always wanted to travel to Australia. This time I get to take my girlfriend with me, so we'll enjoy ourselves a little bit.
Do you plan to do anything else aside from poker while you’re there?
This is my first trip there and of course I will take some time to get to know the place, the people, and the culture. I'm very excited.
Since making the November Nine, what’s the reaction been like among Brazilians?
The reaction was incredible, something I've never experienced before. The entire country does not speak of anything else. The poker exploded in a way that even I didn't expect with television, newspapers, magazines, and all the social media talking about it daily. We are all looking forward to the big time, Brazil world champion (laughs).
Poker is huge in Brazil. Have you become a celebrity of sorts in your home country?
Yes, poker is huge now in Brazil. After this achievement, I kind of became a reference. I think the word celebrity is very strong, but I became a reference in the Brazilian poker world and I'm taking this very seriously.
What’s been the craziest thing to happen to you since making the November Nine?
I played the High Roller during EPT Barcelona — €10,300 out of my pocket (laughs). That was the craziest thing I've ever done so far, but I loved playing.
You had a huge and loud rail on the last day of the Main Event. What can we expect at the November Nine?
At least four times what you saw in July. My family is coming over, my sister who lives in Philly is flying over with some friends, and the entire Brazilian poker nation is coming down. Vegas will be turn green and yellow in November.
What sort of things have you been doing to prepare for the November Nine?
Studying my opponents. I'm being coached by my friend Ariel Bahia, traveling all over Brazil and outside Brazil playing, training to the max.
It sounds like you may be the only November Niner at the WSOP APAC. Do you think that will give you some practice and maybe a small advantage over your opponents?
I think so. Playing at such a high level always gives you more practice and experience. I wouldn't pass this opportunity for anything in the world. I love that I get to go play in Australia and be part of one more WSOP.