Event #78: $1,000 Mini Main Event | 2024 World Series of Poker

2024-07-04 13:47 UTC-8

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Nível 43 : Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante

In the 843rd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Kyna England are joined at Level 9 Studio by Joey Ingram, who served as special co-host to talk about the latest happenings at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) as well as his new partnership with GTO Wizard.

The biggest story is that of Scott Seiver, who captured his third bracelet of the summer and became just the seventh player in history to win three bracelets in the same year. Could he make history by becoming the only player to win four? He has two more weeks to do it.

Despite winning three bracelets, you might be surprised to learn that Seiver is far from a lock to win the 2024 WSOP Player of the Year; in fact, Jeremy Ausmus, who hasn't won a bracelet this summer, isn't too far behind in points thanks to a bevy of final table appearances. Would a non-bracelet winner winning POY over a three-time winner cause a controversy? The crew discusses that very possibility.

Chad then shares pictures and videos from the exclusive Global Poker party that took place at PokerGO Studio on Sunday night, while Ingram opens up about all things GTO Wizard. As usual, you'll also get your dose of other WSOP bracelet winners and a $25K Fantasy update. Oh, and did we mention talk about Daniel Negreanu, Nick Schulman, and Phil Ivey? Because that's all in there too.

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2024-07-04 13:44 UTC-8

Chip Leaders Collide

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Nível 43 : Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante

Georgios Skarparis limped in from the small blind and called a raise of 10,000,000 from Kyle Williamson in the big blind.

The dealer fanned a flop of 10♥8♣8♠ and Skarparis check-called 10,000,000 from Williamson.

When the 9♦ hit the turn, Skarparis checked once again and Williamson fired 9,500,000. Skarparis stuck around with a call.

The 9♠ paired the board on the river and both players tapped the table. Skarparis tabled 10♠6♠ for top pair on the flop and Williamson mucked his hand.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Georgios Skarparis	217,000,000 42,000,000	42,000,000

Kyle Williamson	74,000,000 -43,500,000	-43,500,000

Tags: Georgios Skarparis Kyle Williamson

2024-07-04 13:40 UTC-8

Skarparis Utilizing his Big Stack

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Nível 43 : Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante

Georgios Skarparis has been slowing adding to his massive chip lead. Skarparis raised from under the gun to 8,000,000 and Mikhail Zavoloka called from the big blind. The flop came out with Q♠K♣10♠ and both players checked.

On the turn Q♣ Zavoloka made a move and bet out 7,000,000 and Skarparis did not take long before announcing, "all in", which would be effective 33,000,000. Zavoloka made the fold after contemplating for a few minutes.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Georgios Skarparis	175,000,000 38,300,000	38,300,000

Mikhail Zavoloka	33,000,000 -29,900,000	-29,900,000

Tags: Georgios Skarparis Mikhail Zavoloka

Nível: 43

Blinds: 2,000,000/4,000,000

Ante: 4,000,000

2024-07-04 13:24 UTC-8

Big Double for Zavoloka

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Nível 42 : Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante

Kyle Williamson opened 6,000,000 in the cutoff and Mikhail Zavoloka jammed on the button. Alexandre Barbaranelli asked for a count but ended up folding after being told it was 24,700,000. Williamson made the call and both hands were tabled.

Mikhail Zavoloka: 9♣9♠ All in
Kyle Williamson: A♣5♦

The 9♥7♣6♣ flop gave Zavoloka top set, and Williamson flopped a gutshot straight draw. The 3♠ turn gave Williamson a double gutshot straight draw as he called for a four but the Q♦ river was safe for Zavoloka as he pulled in the double.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Georgios Skarparis	136,700,000 -7,000,000	-7,000,000

Kyle Williamson	117,500,000 -21,500,000	-21,500,000

Mikhail Zavoloka	62,900,000 37,400,000	37,400,000
Alexandre Barbaranelli	52,000,000 -3,800,000	-3,800,000

Tags: Alexandre Barbaranelli Kyle Williamson Mikhail Zavoloka

2024-07-04 13:15 UTC-8

No Showdown for Zavoloka

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Nível 42 : Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante

Kyle Williamson limped the small blind and Mikhail Zavoloka checked his option.

Both players checked to the Q♠J♠5♣A♣ turn, where Williamson led for 3,000,000 and Zavoloka made the call.

When the 9♥ completed the board on the river, Williamson checked and Zavoloka stacked up a bet of 8,200,000 and pushed it across the line. Williamson wasted little time tossing his cards toward the dealer.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Kyle Williamson	139,000,000 -7,300,000	-7,300,000

Mikhail Zavoloka	25,500,000 5,300,000	5,300,000

Tags: Kyle Williamson Mikhail Zavoloka

2024-07-04 13:11 UTC-8

Dirk Bruns Eliminated in 5th Place ($158,191)

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Nível 42 : Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante

The action was immediate with three of the five players being short stacked. Alexandre Barbaranelli moved all in from under the gun for 36,800,000 and Dirk Bruns called from the big blind with the lesser stack of 17,500,000.

Dirk Bruns: A♣K♥ All in
Alexandre Barbaranelli: 8♥8♣

The board ran out with no save for Bruns 4♠4♣J♣7♠9♣ and he was eliminated and Barbaranelli added to his stack.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Alexandre Barbaranelli	55,800,000 19,000,000	19,000,000
Dirk Bruns	Eliminado

Tags: Alexandre Barbaranelli Dirk Bruns

2024-07-04 13:00 UTC-8

Shuffle Up and Deal

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Nível 42 : Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante

The final day is officially underway as the dealer has been instructed to shuffle up and deal.

Nível: 42

Blinds: 1,500,000/3,000,000

Ante: 3,000,000

2024-07-04 11:36 UTC-8

Five Players Battle for First Bracelet in Event #78: $1,000 Mini Main Event

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The third and final day of Event #78: $1,000 Mini Main Event No-Limit Hold'em gets underway at 2 p.m. today at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas with just five players still in contention, from the 6,076 entries, who are all vying for the top prize of $554,925 from the total prize pool of $5,361,840.

Kyle Williamson leads the pack with 146,300,000 chips, but Georgios Skarparis is only one big blind behind him with a total of 143,700,000. Together, they hold eighty percent of the total chips in play, with Alexandre Barbaranelli a distant third, starting the day with 36,800,000.

With all five remaining players never having earned a bracelet, the excitement is palpable as we are guaranteed to witness a first-time winner today!

Final Five Seat Draw & Chip Counts

Seat	Player	Country	Chip Count	Big Blinds
1	Kyle Williamson	United States	146,300,000	49
2	Mikhail Zavoloka	Russian Federation	20,200,000	7
3	Dirk Bruns	Germany	17,500,000	6
4	Alexandre Barbaranelli	Italy	36,800,000	12
5	Georgios Skarparis	Cyprus	143,700,000	48

All five players have locked up a prize of $158,191 but all eyes are on the grand prize of $554,925 and the coveted WSOP gold bracelet.

Final Table Results and Remaining Payouts

Place	Player	Country	Prize
1			$554,925
2			$369,994
3			$276,695
4			$208,444
5			$158,191
6	Joshua Prager	United States	$120,950
7	Kaihung Hu	United States	$93,171
8	Stefan Widmer	Switzerland	$72,316
9	Hunter Frey	United States	$56,557

Day 3 begins at 2 p.m. local time on July 4 in the Horseshoe Event Center with 20 minutes and 15 seconds remaining in Level 42, and blinds of 1,500,000/3,000,000 and a big blind ante of 3,000,000.

As always, the PokerNews live reporting team will be at the table to provide full coverage of the battle. So be sure to stay tuned as they battle for the WSOP glory in Las Vegas.

Tags: Alexandre Barbaranelli Dirk Bruns Georgios Skarparis Hunter Frey Joshua Prager Kaihung Hu Kyle Williamson Mikhail Zavoloka Stefan Widmer