Event #23: $50,000 High Roller (8-Handed) Giorno 2 | 2023 World Series of Poker

2023-06-10 18:23 UTC-7

Scotty Nguyen Recovering From Surgery, Will Miss First Half of WSOP

Livello 14 : Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante

Five-time bracelet winner and 1998 Main Event Champion Scotty Nguyen will miss the first half of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) as the Vietnamese-American poker icon recovers from surgery.

Nguyen, always a fan-favorite of WSOP, took to Twitter earlier this week to announce he was undergoing surgery for slipping rib syndrome, a condition that can cause severe chest pain in addition to "a slipping, clicking, or popping sensation in the lower chest," according to an article published in Psychopharmacology Bulletin.

But it's not all over, baby. Nguyen tweeted today to let his fans know that the surgery was a success and that he hopes to recover in time for the second half of the WSOP.

slipped rib syndrome surgery recovery update baby! thanks you all for the continued love and support baby! https://t.co/b4MEvhxyWn
— Scotty Nguyen (@TheScottyNguyen)

“I want to let you guys know the surgery (recovery) is going so well," Nguyen said in a video. "Right now, on both sides (it) is sore and swollen and I have trouble to get in and out of bed. But I have my wife, Julie, she (is) right there to help me sitting up or standing up.”

“I love all of you, baby. See you in the second half at the World Series in Vegas.”

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2023-06-10 18:22 UTC-7

Calling the Clock: Ike Haxton Wins 1st Bracelet; No Girlfriend, No Cry

Livello 14 : Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante

Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen go head-to-head talking about the latest hot topics live from the WSOP. Isaac Haxton wins his first WSOP bracelet, Chad Eveslage takes the lead in the 2023 WSOP POY race, and more in the fourth episode of The Chad & Jesse Poker Show.

2023-06-10 18:13 UTC-7

Short Break

Livello 14 : Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante

Players have gone on an impromptu 7-minute break and will return at 6:20 p.m.

Livello: 14

Bui: 25,000/50,000

Ante: 50,000

2023-06-10 18:10 UTC-7

Kristen Foxen Eliminated in 18th Place ($81,983)

Livello 13 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

Kristen Foxen moved all in from early position for her last 170,000 and Jans Arends made the call to put her at risk.

Kristen Foxen: A♣9♠
Jans Arend: 5♣5♠

Foxen was ahead on the J♠7♥9♦ flop but Arends hit a set on the 5♥ turn to leave her drawing dead. The K♦ river was inconsequential and Arends sent another player to the rail.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Jans Arends	3,225,000 125,000	125,000

Kristen Foxen	Eliminato

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2023-06-10 18:10 UTC-7

Justin Saliba Eliminated in 19th Place ($81,983)

Livello 13 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

Picking up the action on the river, Justin Saliba from under the gun was involved in a hand with Jans Arends on the button. With the board reading 4♥J♦4♣9♠Q♦ Saliba checked, prompting Arends to move all in. Saliba quickly called with the effective stack, tabling KxQx. It was no good, however, as Arends held K♦10♦ for the rivered straight to send Saliba to the rail in 19th place.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Jans Arends	3,100,000 1,550,000	1,550,000

Justin Saliba	Eliminato

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2023-06-10 18:04 UTC-7

Kornuth Eliminated by Foxen on the Stone Bubble

Livello 13 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

Action was picked up on the 6♥K♠2♣ flop with approximately 180,000 in the middle. Chance Kornuth was heads up against Alex Foxen.

Foxen check-called an 80,000 bet from Kornuth. Both players checked the 7♠ turn.

The river came the J♣ and Foxen bet 700,000, enough to put Kornuth all in. Kornuth glanced over at the other table to eye the short stacks and used two time extension chips while contemplating his decision. Ultimately he put in the call and was at risk.

Chance Kornuth: A♥A♣
Alex Foxen: K♦2♦

Kornuth's pocket rockets had gone up in flames against the flopped two pair of Foxen. With his elimination, the money bubble has burst and the remaining 19 players are guaranteed at least a min-cash of $81,983.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Alex Foxen	6,735,000 1,935,000	1,935,000

Chance Kornuth	Eliminato

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2023-06-10 17:56 UTC-7

Raskin Felted by Klein

Livello 13 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

Bill Klein opened to 90,000 from the cutoff before Micah Raskin moved all in for 395,000 on the button. Once the blinds folded, Klein quickly called to put Raskin at risk.

Micah Raskin: Q♦Q♣
Bill Klein: A♥Q♠

Raskin was in good shape to double up, that is until the flop came A♦9♦5♠ to leave him drawing very thin. The 9♠ turn changed nothing with the J♥ river confirming Raskin's exit short of the money after suffering back to back bad beats.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Bill Klein	5,150,000 1,000,000	1,000,000
Micah Raskin	Eliminato

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2023-06-10 17:49 UTC-7

Sternheimer Doubles Through Sturm

Livello 13 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

In another preflop all in confrontation, Leon Sturm had Philip Sternheimer all in and at risk for his tournament life two away from the money.

Philip Sternheimer: A♠A♣
Leon Sturm: A♦3♦

Sternheimer was well ahead with pocket rockets but the 5♦10♦10♥ flop gave Sturm many outs to eliminate his opponent. Luckily for Sternheimer the turn came the 6♣ and the river came the 6♥ allowing him to receive a full double up at the expense of Sturm.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Philip Sternheimer	1,525,000 575,000	575,000
Leon Sturm	1,380,000 -810,000	-810,000

2023-06-10 17:42 UTC-7

Morgenstern Survives in Dramatic Fashion

Livello 13 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

Picking up the action after the flop, Micah Raskin in early position was involved in a hand with Anton Morgenstern in the big blind. With the board reading 5♣4♠7♣ Morgenstern was all in and at risk.

Anton Morgenstern: 4♦4♣
Micah Raskin: 7♥7♦

Raskin had Morgenstern on the ropes, needing running clubs or the case four to survive. The K♥ turn left Morgenstern drawing to a single out. With action finished at the two other tables, many players flocked around as the dealer flipped over the 4♥ to send Raskin leaping out of his seat in frustration while Morgenstern raked in the pot smiling sheepishly.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Anton Morgenstern	1,050,000 50,000	50,000
Micah Raskin	600,000 -730,000	-730,000

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