Matakis Leaves Seiver Short; Kennedy Downs Brewer

Scott Seiver and Ian Matakis duel is another eye-catching Round 1 match-up. The reigning WSOP Player of the Year had the better start to the afternoon ahead of a four-bet pot that left Seiver even shorter.

Seiver opened to 2,700 from the button before Matakis three-bet to 10,000. Seiver responded by making it 23,000 and was called.

Matakis led out for 11,500 on the 5♦4♥3♣ flop and was called. He sized up to 17,000 on the 4♦ turn and Seiver stuck around, leaving him around 40,000 behind.

The Q♠ completed the board and Matakis put Seiver all-in. The latter gave it some thought but returned his cards to the dealer, conceding the pot.

Elsewhere, last year's semi-finalist, Chris Brewer, was defeated by Patrick Kennedy.