Event #73: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em MAIN EVENT - World Championship
Dia 10 Iniciado
2017 World Series of Poker
Event #73: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em MAIN EVENT - World Championship
Dias: 10
Event Info
Resultado Final
Event Info
Informações sobre o nível
2017 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$67,877,400
Entradas
7,221
Nível
43
Blinds
1,500,000 / 3,000,000
Ante
500,000
The Biggest Day in Poker: Three Players Battle for the Main Event Bracelet
After a seven-day-long Main Event, the remaining nine players got two days off to prepare for the biggest final table of their lives. What the poker world called the November Niners before, was now dubbed the Summer Survivors, and just three of them remain right now. Just three players still in the running for poker's biggest prize.
On the first day of the three-day long final table, Ben Lamb and Jack Sinclair said their goodbyes. On Friday, the penultimate day of the 2017 World Series of Poker Main Event, another four players had to give up their hopes of becoming Main Event champion as Damian Salas, Bryan Piccioli, Antoine Saout, and John Hesp bit the dust.
Today, the remaining three players battle for eternal glory and the $8,150,000 first-place prize. Three players still have a shot at seeing their banner revealed next year as the 2017 WSOP Main Event champion.
Runaway chip leader is Scott Blumstein with 2226,450,000 in chips, 63% of the chips in play. Blumstein, an East Coast tournament grinder who entered the Main Event for the first time this year, had no trouble widdling through the field on Day 8 and 9 and was the one responsible for most of the bust outs.
His nearest competitor chips-wise is Dan Ott, another Main Event rookie who entered his first WSOP this year. Ott is bringing 88,375,000 in chips, roughly a quarter of what is in play. On Day 9, he emerged from the role of short stack to one of significance as he busted Bryan Piccioli in 6th place.
Last, but definitely not least, is Benjamin Pollak. While the Frenchman brings the shortest stack to the final day, you can bet that the 45,850,000 he unbags at the start is going to be put to good use. The well-experienced high stakes player from France impressed a lot of people watching the live stream as he made some on point laydowns and well-timed value bets throughout the final table.
| Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds | % | Trend Since Start FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Blumstein | United States | 226,450,000 | 113 | 62.8% | +129,200,000 |
| 2 | Benjamin Pollak | France | 45,850,000 | 23 | 12.7% | +10,675,000 |
| 3 | Dan Ott | United States | 88,375,000 | 44 | 24.5% | +61,900,000 |
Play gets back underway at 5:30 p.m. local time (2 hours from now) with 1 hour and 33 minutes left in Level 41 (1,000,000/2,000,000 with a 300,000-ante). PokerNews will be on the floor for the last day this summer, to once again bring you live coverage without delay of each and every hand played.
You can watch the final table on a half hour delay on ESPN or an ESPN affiliated network if you're in a country where ESPN broadcasts (United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada), or via PokerGO if the country you reside in doesn't have ESPN or an ESPN linked network. See 'How to Watch the WSOP Main Event Final Table on ESPN and PokerGO' for a full disclosure on where to watch the final table.
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
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| 1 | $8,150,000 | ||
| 2 | $4,700,000 | ||
| 3 | $3,500,000 | ||
| 4 | John Hesp | United Kingdom | $2,600,000 |
| 5 | Antoine Saout | France | $2,000,000 |
| 6 | Bryan Piccioli | United States | $1,675,000 |
| 7 | Damian Salas | Argentina | $1,425,000 |
| 8 | Jack Sinclair | United Kingdom | $1,200,000 |
| 9 | Ben Lamb | United States | $1,000,000 |
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
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226,450,000 | |
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88,375,000 | |
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45,850,000 | |
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Nível: 41
Blinds: 1,000,000/2,000,000
Ante: 300,000
Cards Are in the Air!
Nível 41
: 1,000,000/2,000,000, 300,000 ante
John Hesp has announced "Shuffle up and deal!" and cards are now in the air.
The button is starting on Benjamin Pollak, with just over 90 minutes left in Level 41. Blinds are at 1,000,000/2,000,000 with a 300,000 ante.
Hands #136-141: Ott Up Early
Nível 41
: 1,000,000/2,000,000, 300,000 ante
Hand #136: Benjamin Pollak raised it up to 4.3 million on the button on the first hand of the day, and Dan Ott came out with a three bet to 11 million in the small blind. Scott Blumstein tossed his hand in, and it was back to Pollak. He rechecked his cards, then sent them in, giving Ott the first pot of the day.
Hand #137: Ott raised to 4.4 million on the button, and Blumstein called in the small blind. Pollak released his hand, and they went heads up to a flop of 
. Blumstein checked to Ott, who checked as well. The 
hit the turn, and Blumstein fired 5.5 million. Ott called, and the 
completed the board. Blumstein cut out a bet of 8.8 million, and Ott dropped in the call. Blumstein showed 
for jacks and sevens, but it was no good, as Ott showed 
for a better two pair.
Hand #138: Blumstein raised to 4.3 million on the button, and Pollak moved all in for 38,650,000 total. Blumstein rechecked his cards before sending them in, and Pollak took the pot.
Hand #139: Pollak raised to 4 million on the button, and both Ott and Blumstein ducked out of the way, giving Pollak another pot.
Hand #140: Ott raised it up to 4.4 million on the button, and Blumstein folded his small blind. Pollak called from the big blind, and they went heads up to a flop of 
. Pollak checked to Ott, who bet out 5.5 million. Pollak sent his hand in, and Ott won his third pot in five hands.
Hand #141: Blumstein folded his button and Pollak thought for a moment before giving Ott a walk.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
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196,550,000 | -29,900,000 |
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120,570,000 | 32,195,000 |
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43,450,000 | -2,400,000 |
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Hands #142-146: Blumstein Fires All Streets and Empties the Clip
Nível 41
: 1,000,000/2,000,000, 300,000 ante
Hand #142: Dan Ott limped in from the small blind and Scott Blumstein checked his option from the big blind. The flop came 
and Ott checked, as did Blumstein. The turn was the and both players checked to the 
on the river. Both players checked again, and Ott tabled 
for a flush. Blumstein mucked.
Hand #143: Blumstein limped in from the small blind, Benjamin Pollak moved all in from the big blind and Blumstein folded.
Hand #144: Blumstein raised it up to 4.3 million on the button and Pollak folded his small blind. Action was on Ott in the big blind and he decided to three-bet to 14.2 million. Blumstein paused for a moment but opted to fold.
Hand #145: Ott called from the small blind and Blumstein raised to 6.2 million from the big blind. Ott reached into his stack and put out a raise to 19 million. Blumstein folded.
Hand #146: Ott raised to 4.4 million on the button and Blumstein three-bet to 13.5 million from the small blind. Pollak folded his big blind and action was back on Ott. He wasted no time and called.
The flop came 
and Blumstein led out for 16 million. Ott thought about it for a moment and called.
The turn was the 
. Blumstein led out for 20 million and Ott slowly cut out chips for a call.
The river was the 
and Blumstein moved all in, putting Ott to the test for his remaining 85,775,000 chips. The entire crowd gasped, and Ott thought for about a minute before folding. Blumstein's rail went crazy as he raked in the big pot.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
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232,950,000 | 36,400,000 |
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85,775,000 | -34,795,000 |
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44,150,000 | 700,000 |
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The Night We've Been Waiting For
Nível 41
: 1,000,000/2,000,000, 300,000 ante
Hands #147-150: Pollak Starts to Shove
Nível 41
: 1,000,000/2,000,000, 300,000 ante
Hand #147: Scott Blumstein raised to 4.3 million on the button and Dan Ott three-bet to 14.5 million from the big blind. Blumstein laid his hand down and Ott took down the pot.
Hand #148: Ott limped from the small blind and Blumstein checked his option. The flop came 
and Ott checked to Blumstein who bet 2.5 million. Ott folded and Blumstein earned himself a pot.
Hand #149: Ott opened to 4.4 million on the button and Benjamin Pollak announced all-in from the big blind. Ott looked back at his cards but decided to send them into the muck.
Hand #150: Blumstein raised to 4.3 million on the button and Pollak shoved all-in for 45,950,000 from the small blind. Ott folded his big blind and Blumstein mucked his cards as well.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
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225,050,000 | -7,900,000 |
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82,375,000 | -3,400,000 |
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53,150,000 | 9,000,000 |
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Hands #151-153: Pollak Raises the River
Nível 41
: 1,000,000/2,000,000, 300,000 ante
Hand #151: Benjamin Pollak folded on the button, and Dan Ott limped in from the small blind. Scott Blumstein raised it up to 6.3 million, and Ott released his hand.
Hand #152: Ott folded from the button, and Blumstein called in the small blind. Pollak checked his option, and they went heads up to a flop of 
. Both players checked, and the 
hit the turn. Blumstein led for 5 million, Pollak called, and the 
completed the board. Blumstein bet 9.7 million, and Pollak rechecked his cards, tanked for about a minute, then raised it up to 21,500,000. Blumstein immediately sat back in his chair, and started chatting with Pollak, who remained silent and motionless. Eventually, Blumstein tossed his cards into the middle, and Pollak took in a nice pot.
Hand #153: Blumstein folded his button, and Pollak limped in from the small blind. Ott checked, and the flop came down . Pollak checked to Ott, who did the same. The 
on the turn saw Pollak bet out 2.5 million, and Ott released his hand.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
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210,350,000 | -14,700,000 |
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77,475,000 | -4,900,000 |
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72,750,000 | 19,600,000 |
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Early Sights From the Final Night
Scott Blumstein, Benjamin Pollak and Dan Ott battle it out on the final night of the 2017 World Series of Poker for the title of World Champion in the $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event.
Photos © Jayne Furman and Joe Giron/pokerphotoarchive.com.
