Event #77: $777 Lucky 7's Dia 2 | 2023 World Series of Poker

2023-07-10 16:32 UTC-7

Blanton Sends Milheim the Rail as he Runs Hot

Nível 31 : Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

Mitchell Milheim just sat down at table 106 and players were quick to tell him not to get into any hands against Thomas Blanton. Blanton raised to 500,000 from the cutoff. Milheim defended from the small blind as both players headed to the flop.

The flop came Q♠6♠K♣, and Milheim checked to Blanton. He fired for 450,000 and Milheim jammed all in for about 4,000,000. Blanton took no time making the call as both players revealed their hands.

Mitchell Milheim: J♥10♠
Thomas Blanton: K♦Q♣

The board ran out Q♦6♦ for Blanton to eliminate Milheim.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Thomas Blanton	18,300,000 3,500,000	3,500,000

Mitchell Milheim	Eliminado

Tags: Mitchell Milheim Thomas Blanton

2023-07-10 15:57 UTC-7

Blanton Slow Plays Big Slick

Nível 30 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Derek Normand raised to 420,000 on the button. Thomas Blanton defended from the big blind.

The flop came 8♣10♣A♠ and Normand quickly checked. Blanton fired for 280,000 and received a call.

When the 9♠ peeled off on the turn, both players checked around.

The river was the 3♣, and Normand again checked to Blanton. He continued for 1,160,000 and received a call. Blanton showed A♦K♣ to take the pot.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Thomas Blanton	11,300,000 150,000	150,000

Derek Normand	6,000,000 250,000	250,000

Tags: Derek Normand Thomas Blanton

2023-07-10 15:42 UTC-7

Petro Doubles Through Cooper

Nível 30 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

WSOP ring winner and Day 1c chipleader Morgan Petro, was all in preflop, and at risk against Christian Cooper.

Morgan Petro: A♣J♦
Christian Cooper: J♥8♣

The board ran out 6♦2♦Q♦3♣4♦ completing a flush on the end for Petro, and providing him with a welcome double up.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Christian Cooper	6,650,000 -1,200,000	-1,200,000

Morgan Petro	4,450,000 1,690,000	1,690,000

Tags: Christian Cooper Morgan Petro

2023-07-10 15:17 UTC-7

Hutchings Pulls the Perfect Semi-Bluff Against Wysotchanski

Nível 30 : 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Action was caught after the flop of 2♣8♠6♠, and Bryce Hutchings led out for 600,000 from the small blind. Wagner Wysotchanski made the call from under the gun.

The turn was the A♣, and Hutchings jammed all in for around 2,000,000. Wysotchanski asked if Hutchings "turned it" as he folded. Hutchings replied that he had 9x9x and was hoping Wysotchanski did not have an ace.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Bryce Hutchings	3,300,000 1,100,000	1,100,000
Wagner Wysotchanski	3,300,000 -2,100,000	-2,100,000

2023-07-10 11:39 UTC-7

Baker KOs Turner

Nível 25 : 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante

Jon Turner went all in preflop and was called by Royce Baker, who had him covered.

Jon Turner: A♦J♣
Royce Baker: K♠K♥

The dealer put out a board of Q♠Q♦4♠3♥J♥ bringing Turner's tournament to a close.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Royce Baker	1,200,000 -1,175,000	-1,175,000
Jon Turner	Eliminado

Tags: Jon Turner Royce Baker

2023-07-10 11:05 UTC-7

Munjal Can't Get Away from Jacks and Busts

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Nível 24 : 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante

Avneesh Munjal bet 350,000 from the hijack, leaving only 20,000 behind. Armando Mesina made the call from the button.

The flop came A♣4♥3♥ and Mesina bet 20,000 to put Munjal all in. Munjal took his time hoping to secure a pay jump before committing his chips.

Derek Normand, sitting on the right of Munjal, quipped "So what you are saying is, you are practically drawing dead?" to the amusement of his tablemates. Two minutes passed by before someone mentioned the clock and Munjal put his chips in before the floor could be called.

Avneesh Munjal: J♠J♦
Armando Mesina: A♥K♣

Normand was right with his assessment, as Munjal could only hit a jack to win the pot, and just like the Spice Girls, two become one as the 6♥ meant Munjal's only out was the jack of diamonds. The 6♦ completed the board and Munjal headed to the pay desk.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Armando Mesina	1,075,000 430,000	430,000
Avneesh Munjal	Eliminado

Tags: Armando Mesina Avneesh Munjal Derek Normand

2023-07-10 09:11 UTC-7

Day 2 of Event #77: $777 Lucky 7's No-Limit Hold'em Kicks off at 10 a.m.

Welcome to coverage of Day 2 of Event #77: $777 Lucky 7's No-Limit Hold'em at the 2023 World Series of Poker.

The event here at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas received a total of 7,323 entries, generating an unofficial prize pool of $4,991,449. Over the course of three Day 1 flights, that number was whittled down to the 317 players returning to do battle today.

At the head of the pack is Stepan Vinokurov who bagged a sizeable lead at the end of Day 1b. He is closely followed by WSOP ring winner Morgan Petro and two-time bracelet winner Shawn Daniels.

Other notable players who are still in the hunt include David Peters and Alex Livingston as players look to chase WSOP glory by bagging for Day 3.

Day 1 Top Ten Chip Counts

Rank	Player	Country	Chip Count	Big Blinds
1	Stepan Vinokurov	United States	3,315,000	83
2	Morgan Petro	United States	3,100,000	78
3	Shawn Daniels	United States	2,945,000	74
4	David Peters	United States	2,775,000	69
5	Charles La Boissonniere	Canada	2,500,000	63
6	Toshimasa Sakato	Japan	2,360,000	59
7	James Chavanarojrit	United States	2,345, 000	58
8	Thomas Blanton	United States	2,265,000	57
9	Alexandros Dranovitsas	Greece	2,250,000	56
10	Alex Livingston	Canada	2,200,000	55

The tournament will resume today, July 10, at 10 a.m. local time. Blinds will begin at 20,000/40,000 with a 40,000 big blind ante. Play will continue for 17 levels of 40 minutes, or until only five players remain – whichever comes sooner. There will be 15-minute breaks after every 3 levels, plus a 60-minute break after level 31 (approximately 4:30 p.m.)

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Tags: Alex Livingston Alexandros Dranovitsas Charles La Boissonniere David Peters James Chavanarojrit Morgan Petro Shawn Daniels Stepan Vinokurov Thomas Blanton Toshimasa Sakato