Event #56: $500 Salute to Warriors | 2023 World Series of Poker

2023-06-27 12:52 UTC-7

Stephens Takes From Genovese

Livello 38 : Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante

Ryan Stephens raised to 2,500,000 from middle position and got called by Steven Genovese in the big blind leading to a 3♠7♥J♠ flop.

Genovese checked to Stephens who continued with a bet of 2,000,000. Genovese called, prompting the dealer to burn and turn the 3♥.

Genovese checked for a second time and Stephens again tossed out a bet, this time for 4,000,000. Genovese check-called once more to bring the 9♠ out on the river.

Genovese checked for a third time only to see Stephens jam. Genovese quickly folded and Stephens collected a big pot without showdown.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Ryan Stephens	52,900,000 2,900,000	2,900,000

Steven Genovese	14,400,000 -7,700,000	-7,700,000

Tags: Ryan Stephens Steven Genovese

2023-06-27 12:58 UTC-7

Lady Luck on Genovese's Side

KaleGozer

Livello 38 : Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante

Ryan Stephens raised to 2,500,000, Steven Genovese three-bet shoved 13,400,000, and Stephens called it off.

Steven Genovese: Q♣Q♦
Ryan Stephens: A♥8♠

"Queens versus ace-eight," Stephens informed his rail, who responded with, "Come on, Lady Luck!"

The board came 9♣7♦5♠3♥2♦ for the queens to hold up and Genovese's rail loudly celebrated.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Ryan Stephens	46,500,000 -6,400,000	-6,400,000

Steven Genovese	29,000,000 14,600,000	14,600,000

Tags: Ryan Stephens Steven Genovese

2023-06-27 13:03 UTC-7

David Elisofon Eliminated in 6th Place ($42,966)

KaleGozer

Livello 38 : Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante

David Elisofon raised to 3,000,000 from under the gun, and Kelly Gall reshoved one seat over, covering the entire table. Back on Elisofon, he called it off and they were off to the races.

David Elisofon: A♥Q♣
Kelly Gall: 10♥10♣

The flip landed in Gall's favor as the board ran out 6♥6♣3♣K♠9♠ to make Elisofon the sixth-place finisher.

"Just win all your races," Gall educated his fellow table mates.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Kelly Gall	65,000,000 24,000,000	24,000,000
David Elisofon	Eliminato

Tags: David Elisofon Kelly Gall

2023-06-27 13:04 UTC-7

Break

KaleGozer

Livello 38 : Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante

The remaining five players are on a 15-minute break.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Kelly Gall	68,000,000 3,000,000	3,000,000
Ali Alawadhi	57,000,000 -1,000,000	-1,000,000
Ryan Stephens	40,000,000 -6,500,000	-6,500,000

William Butcher	31,000,000 -1,600,000	-1,600,000
Steven Genovese	25,000,000 -4,000,000	-4,000,000

Livello: 39

Bui: 800,000/1,600,000

Ante: 1,600,000

2023-06-27 13:31 UTC-7

Genovese Doubles Up

KaleGozer

Livello 39 : Blinds 800,000/1,600,000, 1,600,000 ante

Ali Alawadhi raised to 3,800,000 on the button, Steven Genovese three-bet shoved 21,800,000 from the small blind, and Alawadhi called it off.

Steven Genovese: A♦J♣
Ali Alawadhi: K♣Q♣

Genovese's rail erupted upon seeing a jack and four blanks appear on a J♠9♠7♥5♦8♠ board for the firefighter to double up.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Steven Genovese	46,800,000 21,800,000	21,800,000

Ali Alawadhi	18,100,000 -38,900,000	-38,900,000

Tags: Ali Alawadhi Steven Genovese

2023-06-27 13:35 UTC-7

Ryan Stephens Eliminated in 5th Place ($56,464)

KaleGozer

Livello 39 : Blinds 800,000/1,600,000, 1,600,000 ante

Kelly Gall raised to 4,000,000 from under the gun and Steven Genovese three-bet to 11,000,000 on the button. Ryan Stephens four-bet shoved around 38,000,000 from the big blind and Gall reluctantly gave up his hand.

Back on Genovese, he gave it around a minute of thought before committing a large part of his stack as well.

Ryan Stephens: A♣K♣
Steven Genovese: A♠J♣

Like the previous hand, Genovese held ace-jack but was dominated in by far the largest pot of the tournament thus far. His rail exploded when the dealer fanned out a J♦8♣2♥ for some old-fashioned reverse domination.

It was Stephens needing help now but the kings remained hidden on the 9♠ turn and 9♦ river.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Steven Genovese	92,000,000 45,200,000	45,200,000

Ryan Stephens	Eliminato

Tags: Ryan Stephens Steven Genovese

2023-06-27 13:40 UTC-7

Butcher Cuts into Gall's Stack with a Double

Livello 39 : Blinds 800,000/1,600,000, 1,600,000 ante

William Butcher jammed 30,200,000 from the cutoff. Kelly Gall quickly called from the button and the blinds folded to send the duo to a runout with Butcher at risk.

William Butcher: K♦K♣
Kelly Gall: 8♦8♣

The board of 3♣3♠A♦3♥4♣ ran out safe for Butcher whose kings held, securing him a full double.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
William Butcher	63,400,000 32,400,000	32,400,000
Kelly Gall	43,000,000 -25,000,000	-25,000,000

Tags: Kelly Gall William Butcher

2023-06-27 13:46 UTC-7

Ali Alawadhi Eliminated in 4th Place ($74,819)

Livello 39 : Blinds 800,000/1,600,000, 1,600,000 ante

Action folded to Kelly Gall in the small blind who open-jammed into Ali Alawadhi's big blind. Alawadhi quickly called, putting himself at risk and sending the pair to a runout.

Ali Alawadhi: A♦4♦
Kelly Gall: Q♥J♣

Alawadhi was in good shape to double up, but the J♦9♠10♣ flop quickly changed that and swung the equity in Gall's favor.

The turn brought the 8♣, leaving Alawadhi drawing dead and sealing his fate as he was sent to the rail in fourth place for $74,819.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Kelly Gall	63,000,000 20,000,000	20,000,000
Ali Alawadhi	Eliminato

Tags: Ali Alawadhi Kelly Gall

2023-06-27 13:57 UTC-7

William Butcher Eliminated in 3rd Place ($99,961)

Livello 39 : Blinds 800,000/1,600,000, 1,600,000 ante

William Butcher raised to 5,000,000 on the button. Kelly Gall jammed in the small blind and Steven Genovese quickly called from the big blind.

Butched briefly entered the tank with a big decision to make. Eventually he called, setting up a massive three-way all in with almost every chip in play in the middle and all three players with their cards face up and headed to a runout.

William Butcher: A♠K♣
Kelly Gall: A♣10♦
Steven Genovese: Q♦Q♠

With the entire tournament basically on the line, the board ran out 9♠J♠Q♣6♣J♣, securing Genovese an absolutely massive pot that leaves Gall with just three big blinds and sends Butcher to the rail in third place for $99,961.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Steven Genovese	208,950,000 116,950,000	116,950,000

Kelly Gall	6,200,000 -56,800,000	-56,800,000
William Butcher	Eliminato

Tags: Kelly Gall Steven Genovese William Butcher