Event #22: $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship Giorno 3 | 2023 World Series of Poker

2023-06-11 01:30 UTC-7

Shimizu Over Four Million

Livello 24 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 0 ante

Nozomu Shimizu has been on quite a tear lately, winning several small pots and increasing his chip lead.

In a recent pot, Daniel Idema raised on the button with Q♣4♣ and Nozomu Shimizu three-bet from the small blind with A♣10♦. Idema called.

The flop came A♥10♠5♥ and Shimizu bet, which got a quick fold from Idema to send Shimizu over the four-million chip mark.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Nozomu Shimizu	4,035,000 1,040,000	1,040,000

Daniel Idema	2,365,000 320,000	320,000

Tags: Daniel Idema Nozomu Shimizu

2023-06-11 01:16 UTC-7

Idema Leaves McKeehen Short

Livello 24 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 0 ante

Daniel Idema raised on the button with K♦J♣ and Nozomu Shimizu three-bet from the small blind with Q♦J♦. Joe McKeehen made it four bets to go from the big blind with A♥Q♠ and both Idema and Shimizu called.

The flop came K♥8♣3♠ and it was checked to McKeehen, who bet. Idema raised on the button with his top pair, Shimizu folded, and McKeehen called.

McKeehen then check-folded on the 5♥ turn and Idema took down the massive pot.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Nozomu Shimizu	2,995,000 405,000	405,000

Daniel Idema	2,045,000 195,000	195,000

Joe McKeehen	475,000 -520,000	-520,000

Tags: Daniel Idema Joe McKeehen Nozomu Shimizu

Livello: 24

Bui: 40,000/80,000

Ante: 0

2023-06-11 00:59 UTC-7

Players on Break

Livello 23 : Blinds 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

The final four players are on a 10-minute break.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Josh Arieh	2,610,000 -60,000	-60,000

Nozomu Shimizu	2,590,000

Daniel Idema	1,850,000 120,000	120,000

Joe McKeehen	995,000 -570,000	-570,000

2023-06-11 00:58 UTC-7

Louis Hillman Eliminated in 5th Place ($81,298)

Livello 23 : Blinds 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Nozomu Shimizu raised on the button and Louis Hillman three-bet for most of his remaining stack from the small blind. Shimizu raised again to put Hillman all-in and Hillman called.

Louis Hillman: A♣10♠
Nozomu Shimizu: A♥Q♥

The board ran out Q♣8♣5♦A♦4♠ — leaving Hillman's ace out-kicked and eliminating him in fifth place.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Nozomu Shimizu	2,590,000 635,000	635,000

Louis Hillman	Eliminato

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2023-06-11 00:44 UTC-7

Arieh Bluffs Again

Livello 23 : Blinds 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Louis Hillman raised on the button with 8♠8♦ and Josh Arieh defended his big blind with Q♠10♦.

Arieh checked to Hillman, who bet on the A♣J♠J♣ flop. Arieh then check-raised with his gutshot and Hillman let the best hand go — increasing Arieh's lead.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Josh Arieh	2,670,000 540,000	540,000

Louis Hillman	365,000 -360,000	-360,000

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2023-06-11 00:34 UTC-7

Arieh Bluffs McKeehen

Livello 23 : Blinds 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Joe McKeehen raised from the cutoff with K♥6♥ and Josh Arieh three-bet on the button with 3♥3♦. It was folded back to McKeehen, who called.

McKeehen check-called bets from Arieh on the J♦K♦9♥ flop and J♣ turn, but let his hand go facing a final barrel from Arieh on the A♥ river — sending the pot Arieh's way.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Josh Arieh	2,130,000 420,000	420,000

Joe McKeehen	1,565,000 -360,000	-360,000

Tags: Joe McKeehen Josh Arieh

2023-06-11 00:31 UTC-7

Hillman Back Under a Million

Livello 23 : Blinds 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Daniel Idema raised from the cutoff and Louis Hillman three-bet on the button. Action folded back to Idema, who called.

Idema check-called a bet from Hillman on the A♣K♥J♣ flop and then both players checked on the 10♦ turn.

Both players checked again on the 3♦ river and Idema tabled A♥7♥ for top pair. It was good against the 8♦8♣ of Hillman and Idema picked up the pot.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Nozomu Shimizu	1,955,000 690,000	690,000

Joe McKeehen	1,925,000 -210,000	-210,000

Daniel Idema	1,730,000 300,000	300,000

Josh Arieh	1,710,000 480,000	480,000

Louis Hillman	725,000 -600,000	-600,000

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2023-06-11 00:12 UTC-7

Idema Makes Broadway

Livello 23 : Blinds 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Joe McKeehen raised on the button and Daniel Idema defended his big blind.

Idema check-called bets from McKeehen on the J♦7♥4♦ flop and Q♥ turn, but then check-raised a bet from McKeehen when the K♦ completed the board.

McKeehen tanked for a bit before calling and Idema showed A♣10♥ for Broadway. It was good against the K♥4♣ of McKeehen for two pair and Idema scooped the pot.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Joe McKeehen	2,135,000 180,000	180,000

Daniel Idema	1,430,000 210,000	210,000

Tags: Daniel Idema Joe McKeehen

2023-06-10 23:58 UTC-7

Hillman Continues to Climb

Livello 23 : Blinds 30,000/60,000, 0 ante

Louis Hillman raised on the button with A♠J♦ and Josh Arieh called from the big blind with 8♥8♣.

Hillman bet after being checked to on the 10♦10♥9♠ flop and Arieh check-raised. Hillman then made it three bets to go and Arieh called.

Both players checked on the K♠ turn and then Hillman bet after being checked to on the 8♦ river.

Arieh slid his cards into the muck — conceding the pot to Hillman.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Louis Hillman	1,325,000 140,000	140,000
Josh Arieh	1,230,000 -540,000	-540,000

Tags: Josh Arieh Louis Hillman