Event #16: $25,000 High Roller (8-Handed) | 2023 World Series of Poker

2023-06-08 13:11 UTC-7

Funaro Tops Ponakovs in the Blinds

Livello 19 : Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante

The action folded to Aleksejs Ponakovs in the small blind who just limped in. Frank Funaro raised to 400,000 in the big blind and Ponakovs called to see a flop of Q♠10♥5♠.

Ponakovs checked to Funaro who continued with a bet of 300,000 and Ponakovs called. The turn was the 3♠ and Ponakovs led out with a bet of 250,000. Funaro just called and the 4♦ completed the board.

Ponakovs checked this time and Funaro announced a bet of 1,300,000. Ponakovs used one of his time banks before dropping in the call. Funaro flipped over A♠Q♦ for top pair and Ponakovs conceded the pot.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Frank Funaro	6,310,000 2,000,000	2,000,000

Aleksejs Ponakovs	2,370,000 -2,100,000	-2,100,000

Tags: Frank Funaro Aleksejs Ponakovs

Livello: 20

Bui: 60,000/120,000

Ante: 120,000

2023-06-08 13:34 UTC-7

Rast Continues to Pressure

Livello 20 : Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

Brian Rast opened to 240,000 under the gun and Ryan O'Donnell defended from the big blind. The flop came 9♠9♥3♥ and Rast managed to scoop the pot with a bet of 220,000.

On the next hand, Roman Hrabec raised to 240,000 in the cutoff and Rast three-bet to 940,000 in the big blind. Hrabec was forced to muck his cards and Rast added to his stack.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Brian Rast	7,640,000 360,000	360,000

Roman Hrabec	5,850,000 750,000	750,000

Ryan O'Donnell	3,030,000 330,000	330,000

Tags: Ryan O'Donnell Roman Hrabec Brian Rast

2023-06-08 13:40 UTC-7

Jorge Consiglieri Eliminated in 11th Place ($96,986)

Livello 20 : Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

Brian Rast raised it up on the button and Jorge Consiglieri ripped all in for 870,000 in the small blind. Roman Hrabec folded his big blind and Rast called after confirming the count.

Jorge Consiglieri: A♦3♠
Brian Rast: A♥6♠

Rast held the preflop advantage but there were plenty of opportunities for a chopped pot. However, the flop of 6♣4♣2♦ gave Rast a pair and Consiglieri a straight draw. The A♣ on the turn and the 7♦ on the river was not enough for Consiglieri as he bowed out in 11th place.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Brian Rast	9,120,000 1,480,000	1,480,000

Jorge Consiglieri	Eliminato

Tags: Brian Rast Jorge Consiglieri Roman Hrabec

2023-06-08 13:53 UTC-7

Hrabec Fights Back Against Rast

Livello 20 : Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

Brian Rast raised to 240,000 under the gun and Roman Hrabec flat-called in the cutoff. They went heads-up to a flop of K♦3♣2♥ and Rast continued with a bet of 260,000. Hrabec called and the 2♦ paired the board on the turn.

Rast checked this time and Hrabec checked it back to the 9♣ on the river. Rast checked once more and Hrabec fired out a bet of 600,000, good enough to make Rast lay his hand down.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Brian Rast	8,790,000 -330,000	-330,000

Roman Hrabec	6,440,000 590,000	590,000

Tags: Roman Hrabec Brian Rast

2023-06-08 14:01 UTC-7

Aleksejs Ponakovs Eliminated In 10th Place ($96,986)

Livello 20 : Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

Darren Elias opened to 245,000 in the cutoff and on the button Ponakovs moved all in for 1,740,000 which saw Lewis Spencer in the big blind use two time banks before folding for roughly the same stack. Elias snap called and the cards were on their backs.

Aleksejs Ponakovs: K♥J♥
Darren Elias: A♠K♠

The flop of Q♠6♥2♦ gave Ponakovs a myriad of backdoor outs, which saw the turn A♥ eliminated Ponakovs pair outs, leaving him with a flush draw and straight draw. The river 3♣ did not improve Ponakovs and the bracelet winner exited the tournament just shy of the final table.

The final nine players have taken their seats for the final table.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Darren Elias	4,200,000 1,410,000	1,410,000
Aleksejs Ponakovs	Eliminato

Tags: Aleksejs Ponakovs Darren Elias Lewis Spencer

2023-06-08 14:02 UTC-7

Break

Livello 20 : Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

The players have gone on a 20-minute break while the final table is being set up.

2023-06-08 14:08 UTC-7

Final Table Redraw

Livello 20 : Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

Seat	Player	Country	Chip Count	Big Blinds
1	Michael Jozoff	United States	2,955,000	25
2	Lewis Spencer	United Kingdom	1,845,000	15
3	Isaac Haxton	United States	9,780,000	82
4	Ryan O'Donnell	United Kingdom	2,835,000	24
5	Roman Hrabec	Czechia	6,680,000	56
6	Frank Funaro	United States	5,640,000	47
7	Darren Elias	United States	4,230,000	35
8	Brian Rast	United States	8,760,000	73
9	Joao Vieira	Portugal	2,435,000	20

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Isaac Haxton	9,780,000 3,230,000	3,230,000

Brian Rast	8,760,000 -30,000	-30,000

Roman Hrabec	6,680,000 240,000	240,000

Frank Funaro	5,640,000 -670,000	-670,000

Darren Elias	4,230,000 30,000	30,000
Michael Jozoff	2,955,000 -1,355,000	-1,355,000
Ryan O'Donnell	2,835,000 -195,000	-195,000
Joao Vieira	2,435,000 -1,655,000	-1,655,000

Lewis Spencer	1,845,000 -55,000	-55,000

2023-06-08 14:20 UTC-7

Return From Break

Livello 20 : Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

The final nine are in their seats and will continue to play out the remainder of this level.

2023-06-08 14:30 UTC-7

Haxton Adds To His Lead

Livello 20 : Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

Frank Funaro raised to 245,000 from under the gun and action folded around to Isaac Haxton in the small blind who three bet to 660,000 which saw Funaro call.

The flop came out 5♠6♣10♦ and Haxton continued for 600,000 which Funaro called.

On the K♦ turn, Haxton sized up to 800,000 which saw Funaro recheck his cards and then toss his hand into the muck.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Isaac Haxton	11,400,000 1,620,000	1,620,000

Frank Funaro	4,050,000 -1,590,000	-1,590,000

Tags: Frank Funaro Isaac Haxton