Oleg Cazac raised to 2,100 from early position and Itsach Barak called from the small blind. The player in the big blind then moved all in for 20,800, Cazac rejammed, and Barak got out of the way.
Big Blind: 5♥5♦ 
Oleg Cazac: J♣J♠
Cazac had the bigger pocket pair and it held strong as the board ran out a clean 4♥A♥8♣10♣8♥.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
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70,000
13,000
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13,000 |
The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise, which is taking place on Paradise Island in The Bahamas, got off to a big start with the $500,000 buy-in Triton Million, which marked the WSOP's first partnership with Triton Poker.
It was a unique tournament that paired an invitee with a poker pro – each putting up a $500,000 buy-in – and then competing in respective fields on Day 1 before combining on Day 2. The tournament, which was being live reported by PokerNews, featured 74 players (37 pairs) and much to our surprise saw two players get their chips all in on the very first hand of the tournament.
It was a big hand, but just one captured by the PokerNews Live Reporting Team. Here is a look at five other either big or game-changing hands from the Triton Million.
Marcos Alves was seen all-in for his last 13,400 from the cutoff and Marc Foggin was looking for the knockout from the small blind.
Marcos Alves: A♥7♣
Marc Foggin: A♦Q♥
Alves ran into a bigger ace and the Q♣J♠10♦ flop had him trailing further behind. The 2♦ turn and 3♠ river were no help either as he walked away from the table.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
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68,500
33,500
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33,500 |
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Eliminado |
Nível: 7
Blinds: 500/1,000
Ante: 1,000
Ole Schemion opened for 1,600 under the gun and Keani Fairbanks three-bet jammed for 9,500 from the cutoff.
Jorge Artiga Pacheco then moved all in over the top for 18,400 from the button, both blinds folded, and Schemion asked for a count.
"Gamble," he said before putting in the chips to call.
Keani Fairbanks: 6♦6♣
Jorge Artiga Pacheco: A♣Q♣
Ole Schemion: K♥Q♥
Fairbanks got it in good but fell behind on the 4♦J♥Q♠ flop. Neither the 8♦ turn nor J♠ river changed a thing and Pacheco's kicker played to win him the pot while Fairbanks exited the tournament.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
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48,000
24,000
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24,000 |
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29,000
29,000
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29,000 |
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In a blind versus blind battle and 26,800 in the middle the turn read 7♣7♠5♣6♣. Jovan Kenjic was seen in the tank after checking and being faced with an all-in jam of 17,900 from Carlos Sanchez.
After a long time, Kenjic decided on a call.
Carlos Sanchez: K♠K♦
Jovan Kenjic: A♥J♠
Kenjic wasn't correct this time as he ran into the kings of Sanchez and he wasn't able to find an ace as the board completed with the 8♣ on the river.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
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62,600
62,600
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62,600 |
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54,800
-10,000
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-10,000 |
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Michele Lawson opened 1,600 in the cutoff and John Ripnick defended the big blind.
When the 8♦5♣4♥ flop hit the felt, Ripnick check-raised the bet of 1,200 to 4,200. Lawson called.
The 2♥ fell on the turn and Ripnick shoved his entire stack across the line. Lawson asked for a count, and after being told it was 16,100, decided on a fold.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
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83,800
24,300
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24,300 |
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28,900
5,900
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5,900 |
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is wrapping up 2024 down in The Bahamas with WSOP Paradise, but they’re already looking ahead to the New Year by announcing the dates for the 56th Annual WSOP in Las Vegas.
For the fourth consecutive year, the summer WSOP will take place at the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas. The series will run from May 27 to July 16, 2025, while the $10,000 Main Event will start on July 2 with the final table taking place between July 15-16 inside the Horseshoe Events Center.
“Each year allows us to refine further and improve the WSOP offering, and 2025 will be no exception,” WSOP CEO Ty Stewart said in a press release. “Expect the biggest poker events on the planet, the best action, and the most intense competition as we once again welcome tens of thousands of poker enthusiasts eager to experience the magic of the WSOP.”
Nível: 6
Blinds: 400/800
Ante: 800
