Event #44: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 2023 World Series of Poker

2023-06-22 17:18 UTC-7

Zhang Gets Caught Bluffing

Nível 36 : Blinds 300,000/600,000, 600,000 ante

Yang Zhang raised to 1,200,000 on the button and Aram Oganyan called from the big blind. The flop came K♠J♠9♦ and Oganyan check-called a bet of 900,000 from Zhang.

The turn was the 7♠ and both players checked to the 8♣ on the river. Oganyan checked one more time and Zhang put together a bet of 3,100,000. Oganyan called and Zhang tabled A♥5♠ for just ace-high. Oganyan showed K♦9♣ for two pair and raked in the pot.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Yang Zhang	32,100,000 -4,900,000	-4,900,000

Aram Oganyan	16,300,000 5,800,000	5,800,000

Tags: Yang Zhang Aram Oganyan

2023-06-22 17:36 UTC-7

Lynskey Gets a Fold from Zhang

Nível 36 : Blinds 300,000/600,000, 600,000 ante

Yang Zhang limped in from the small blind and Alex Lynskey raised to 1,800,000 in the big blind. Zhang called and the dealer fanned the flop of K♠4♣4♦.

Zhang checked to Lynskey who bet 1,000,000 and Zhang called to see the Q♠ on the turn. Zhang checked once more and Lynskey counted out a bet of 3,250,000. Zhang finally released his cards and Lynskey scooped the pot.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Yang Zhang	26,600,000 -5,500,000	-5,500,000

Alex Lynskey	16,900,000 3,800,000	3,800,000

Tags: Yang Zhang Alex Lynskey

2023-06-22 17:41 UTC-7

Chip Update and Dinner Break

Nível 36 : Blinds 300,000/600,000, 600,000 ante

Players are now on on dinner break and will return at approximately 6:40 p.m. local time. Blinds will be 400,000 and 800,000 with an 800,000 big blind ante.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Yang Zhang	25,000,000 -1,600,000	-1,600,000

Alex Lynskey	19,700,000 2,800,000	2,800,000
Aram Oganyan	15,100,000 -1,200,000	-1,200,000

Jon Van Fleet	7,200,000 -300,000	-300,000

Nível: 37

Blinds: 400,000/800,000

Ante: 800,000

2023-06-22 18:46 UTC-7

Jon Van Fleet Eliminated in 4th Place ($238,546)

Nível 37 : Blinds 400,000/800,000, 800,000 ante

The action folded to Jon Van Fleet in the small blind who ripped all in for his last 5,400,000. Yang Zhang asked for a count and then called with the big stack in the big blind.

Jon Van Fleet: K♣2♥
Yang Zhang: 6♥4♥

The flop came A♣Q♣4♣ to give Zhang a pair of fours but Van Fleet picked up a flush draw. The J♥ on the turn also gave him a straight draw but it was too many outs as the J♠ paired the board on the river to eliminate Van Fleet.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Yang Zhang	33,500,000 8,500,000	8,500,000

Jon Van Fleet	Eliminado

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2023-06-22 18:48 UTC-7

Lynskey Wins Massive Flip

Nível 37 : Blinds 400,000/800,000, 800,000 ante

Yang Zhang raised to 1,600,000 on the button and Alex Lynskey shoved all in for 21,100,000 in the small blind. The action was back on Zhang who snap-called to put Lynskey at risk.

Alex Lynskey: A♠J♦
Yang Zhang: 9♠9♦

The flop fell J♥8♣3♥ and Lynskey pulled ahead in the race with a pair of jacks. The 3♣ and 6♣ runout poised no threat as Lynskey doubled up into a massive chip lead.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Alex Lynskey	43,800,000 24,100,000	24,100,000
Yang Zhang	12,000,000 -21,500,000	-21,500,000

Tags: Alex Lynskey Yang Zhang

2023-06-22 18:55 UTC-7

Zhang Finds Huge Double Up

Nível 37 : Blinds 400,000/800,000, 800,000 ante

Yang Zhang jammed all in from the small blind for 11,900,000 and received a call from Alex Lynskey in the big blind. Both players showed their hands.

Yang Zhang: Q♠Q♣
Alex Lynskey: 10♠10♣

The board ran out A♦K♦4♥8♥6♥ as Zhang's stronger pocket pair held and he doubled up.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Yang Zhang	25,000,000 13,000,000	13,000,000

Alex Lynskey	19,700,000 -24,100,000	-24,100,000
Aram Oganyan	11,500,000 -3,600,000	-3,600,000

Tags: Alex Lynskey Yang Zhang

2023-06-22 19:02 UTC-7

Oganyan Short Again

Nível 37 : Blinds 400,000/800,000, 800,000 ante

Yang Zhang raised to 1,600,000 on the button and Aram Oganyan defended from the big blind. The flop came K♠4♠2♦ and Oganyan checked to Zhang who bet 1,200,000. Oganyan check-raised to 2,800,000 and Zhang called.

The turn brought the 10♠ and Oganyan checked again. Zhang counted out a bet of 2,800,000 and Oganyan quickly dumped his cards to the muck.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Yang Zhang	31,400,000 6,400,000	6,400,000

Aram Oganyan	8,100,000 -3,400,000	-3,400,000

Tags: Aram Oganyan Yang Zhang

2023-06-22 19:21 UTC-7

Zhang Scoops on the Dangerous Board

Nível 37 : Blinds 400,000/800,000, 800,000 ante

Yang Zhang raised to 1,600,000 from the button and Alex Lynskey raised to 4,200,000. Zhang made the call to the flop.

The flop came J♦K♥J♠ and Lynskey led out for 2,000,000. Zhang made a quick call.

With the A♠ on the turn, Lynskey continued for 4,600,000, Zhang again made the call.

The river was the K♣ as both players were quick to check around. Zhang showed A♦J♣ to scoop the pot and take a commanding chip lead.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Yang Zhang	46,500,000 15,100,000	15,100,000

Aram Oganyan	11,700,000 3,600,000	3,600,000

Alex Lynskey	10,000,000 -9,700,000	-9,700,000

Tags: Yang Zhang Alex Lynskey

2023-06-22 19:25 UTC-7

Alex Lynskey Eliminated in 3rd Place ($326,610)

Nível 37 : Blinds 400,000/800,000, 800,000 ante

Alex Lynskey was down to just 8,000,000 chips and shoved all in on the button. Yang Zhang looked down at his cards and instantly called to put Lynskey at risk.

Alex Lynskey: A♠2♣
Yang Zhang: A♥A♣

It was an uphill battle for Lynskey and the flop of 10♦8♦7♠ provided no help. The 8♠ on the turn left the Aussie drawing dead to the 5♠ on the river and Zhang took a commanding lead into heads-up.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Yang Zhang	58,100,000 11,600,000	11,600,000

Alex Lynskey	Eliminado

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