Event #93: $777 Lucky 7's No-Limit Hold'em (7-Handed) | 2024 World Series of Poker

2024-07-17 12:46 UTC-8

Liang Turning Up the Heat

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Nível 40 : Blinds 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante

Duc Nguyen limped on the button and Michael Liang raised to 8,800,000 from the big blind. Nguyen made the call.

The flop came 8♠3♠A♣, Liang bet 5,000,000 and Nguyen called, bringing the K♣ turn.

Liang sized up with a bet of 15,000,000 and Nguyen tossed his cards into the muck.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Michael Liang	202,600,000 18,600,000	18,600,000

Duc Nguyen	49,000,000 -18,000,000	-18,000,000

Tags: Duc Nguyen Michael Liang

2024-07-17 12:39 UTC-8

River Jams Extends Liang's Lead

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Nível 40 : Blinds 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante

Duc Nguyen raised to 5,300,000 from the button. Michael Liang three-bet to 17,500,000 from the big blind and Nguyen called.

The flop came K♥J♣J♠ Liang led for 13,000,000. Nguyen raised to 30,000,000 and Liang called.

The turn was the 10♥. Both players checked to see the 2♥ river. Liang shoved all in and Nguyen folded after a few seconds.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Michael Liang	184,000,000 34,400,000	34,400,000

Duc Nguyen	67,000,000 -35,000,000	-35,000,000

Tags: Michael Liang Duc Nguyen

2024-07-17 12:29 UTC-8

Liang Puts Nguyen in Tough Spot to Take Lead

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Nível 40 : Blinds 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante

Michael Liang raised to 6,000,000 on the button and Duc Nguyen three-bet to 17,000,000 from the big blind. Liang made the call.

The flop came 9♦Q♠10♦, Nguyen bet 8,000,000 and Liang called, bringing the J♣ turn.

Nguyen bet 8,000,000 again and after a moment of thought, Liang moved all in for 89,600,000.

Nguyen went deep into the tank, shaking his head, looking back at his cards, and studying the board.

After several minutes, Nguyen eventually folded A♦Q♦ face up, and the pot was pushed towards Liang, propelling him into the lead in the heads-up match.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Michael Liang	149,600,000 24,600,000	24,600,000

Duc Nguyen	102,000,000 -24,000,000	-24,000,000

Tags: Duc Nguyen Michael Liang

2024-07-17 12:15 UTC-8

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Duc Nguyen	126,000,000 -26,000,000	-26,000,000

Michael Liang	125,000,000 26,000,000	26,000,000

Liang Holds For Full Double

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Nível 40 : Blinds 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante

Michael Liang raised to 6,000,000 from the button and Duc Nguyen called.

The flop came J♦4♠6♣. Liang bet 14,000,000 and Nguyen called.

The turn was the 9♥. Nguyen swiftly led out for 25,000,000. Liang went all in for slightly more, 26,400,000 and Nguyen called.

Michael Liang: A♦J♠ All in
Duc Nguyen: 5♠3♥

Nguyen would need to hit his straight draw to win the bracelet but the river came the Q♣ to give Liang the double.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Duc Nguyen	152,000,000 -50,000,000	-50,000,000

Michael Liang	99,000,000 50,000,000	50,000,000

Tags: Duc Nguyen Michael Liang

2024-07-17 12:11 UTC-8

Life Outside Poker: 'American Pie' Star Shannon Elizabeth Talks 25th Anniversary, Phil Hellmuth Entrance

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Nível 40 : Blinds 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante

Life Outside Poker is a new podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level.

In the 12th episode, Connor speaks with actress and conservationist Shannon Elizabeth on the 25th anniversary of American Pie, in which she played the iconic role of Nadia. Elizabeth talked about her roles in films like Scary Movie and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, playing poker with the cast of That '70s Show, finishing third in the 2007 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship and taking part in Phil Hellmuth's 2024 WSOP Main Event entrance.

Elizabeth also spoke about her conservation efforts in South Africa through the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation, including caring for and providing a sanctuary for a blind black rhino named Munu.

The Life Outside Poker podcast is available on major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. You can also watch the interview with Shannon Elizabeth by heading to the PokerNews YouTube channel.

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2024-07-17 12:06 UTC-8

Liang and Nguyen Trading Jabs

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Nível 40 : Blinds 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante

Since Michael Liang's double up early on in the heads-up match, him and Duc Nguyen have been trading small pots back and forth.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Duc Nguyen	202,000,000 7,000,000	7,000,000

Michael Liang	49,000,000 -6,800,000	-6,800,000

2024-07-17 12:01 UTC-8

Liang Doubles Up

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Nível 40 : Blinds 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante

Duc Nguyen limped on the button and Michael Liang checked in the big blind.

The flop came 5♥J♣7♠ and Liang bet 2,000,000. Nguyen made the call.

The turn landed the 7♣ and Liang bet 4,400,000. Nguyen called again.

The river brought the A♥ and Liang moved all in for 18,500,000, putting himself at risk. After taking some time to think through his decision, Nguyen made the call looking to end the tournament.

Liang tabled 7♥4♦ for three of a kind, sevens. Nguyen mucked his hand and the pot was pushed Liang's way.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Duc Nguyen	195,000,000 -1,000,000	-1,000,000

Michael Liang	55,800,000 29,800,000	29,800,000

Tags: Duc Nguyen Michael Liang

2024-07-17 12:00 UTC-8

Apter Ready to Cheer Liang from the Rail

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Nível 40 : Blinds 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante

2024-07-17 11:55 UTC-8

Rajesh Mehta Eliminated in 3rd Place ($190,777)

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Nível 40 : Blinds 1,000,000/2,000,000, 2,000,000 ante

Shortly after the elimination of Manoj Batavia, Rajesh Mehta moved all in preflop and Duc Nguyen called.

Rajesh Mehta: J♦6♦ All in
Duc Nguyen: Q♠10♥

The flop came Q♦3♥8♣. The turn was the 9♣ to give Mehta outs to a straight but the river was the 4♥ to end Mehta's run in third place and bring it to heads-up play.

Jogador	Fichas	Oscilação
Duc Nguyen	196,000,000 7,000,000	7,000,000

Rajesh Mehta	Eliminado

Tags: Duc Nguyen Rajesh Mehta