Richard Rothmeier started on a good little roll winning five hands in a row, which started with Jose Garcia raising to 1,000,000 in the cutoff position. Rothmeier made the call and the flop arrived with K♣8♠6♣.
Garcia checked and Rothmeier bet 1,000,000. Garcia took a pause and folded. Rothmeier proudly showed one six for bottom pair and the rail cheered "Good fold, Placido".
As the tension mounts at the World Series of Poker, Event #2: $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold’em showcases the persistence and skill of the four remaining contenders. Set against the backdrop of the illustrious Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, the event promises an electrifying showdown as it resumes today at 1 p.m. in the Horseshoe Events Center.
Leading the pack is Jose Garcia, hailing from New Mexico, with an impressive chip stack of 13,795,000. Close behind, Richard Rothmeier gained momentum, securing the second position after a series of strategic maneuvers, boasting 8,705,000 in chips. Third place in chips with 4,015,000, Lang Anderson commanded attention with the fervent support of an impassioned rail, arguably the most fervent in the room. Meanwhile, Alexander Green, once holding a formidable position, encountered setbacks, with his chip count dwindling to 2,990,000.
Richard RothmeierAlexander GreenLang Anderson
Yesterday proved to be a grueling test of skill and endurance, spanning an arduous 13-hour session that saw the departure of numerous players, including esteemed bracelet holder Michael Holtz and PokerNews’ ambassador Lukas Robinson.
Among the standout moments was Barry Goldberg's meteoric rise, as he deftly dispatched opponents and amassed a substantial chip stack. However, fortunes swiftly turned when he faced formidable adversaries. A pivotal hand against Garcia, where Garcia held the A♥K♥ against Goldberg’s A♦Q♦, marked a turning point. Additionally, Goldberg's subsequent clash with Rothmeier resulted in a critical double-up for Rothmeier, ultimately sealing Goldberg's fate and leading to his untimely exit from the tournament.
The event recommences at Level 33, with blinds set at 150,000/300,000 and a big blind ante of 300,000, with the remaining players are guaranteed at least $26,698. However, their eyes remain fixed on the top prize of $79,134 along with the prestigious gold bracelet, driving their unwavering determination to emerge victorious.
Final Table Payouts
Place
Player
Country
Prize (USD)
1
$79,134
2
$52,773
3
$37,264
4
$26,698
5
Barry Goldberg
United States
$19,412
6
Bradley Wolfe
United States
$14,328
7
Joshua Sieverding
United States
$10,737
8
Christopher Keem
United States
$8,171
9
Lukas Robinson
United Kingdom
$6,317
Keep it with PokerNews today to see who will win the coveted bracelet and prize money as well as the rest of the action of the 2024 World Series of Poker at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas.
