Event #74: $1,000 Mini Main Event Giorno 1 | 2023 World Series of Poker

2023-07-02 19:02 UTC-7

Sigua Survives by Cracking Aces

Livello 15 : Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante

An under-the-gun player raised to 15,000 and the player in the cutoff called. Rellie Sigua, on the button, paused before putting in a three-bet to 52,000.

The blinds got out of the way and the player under the gun jammed. The cutoff folded and Sigua, who didn't appear to love the spot anymore, reluctantly made the call to put himself at risk.

Rellie Sigua: A♣Q♠
Under the Gun: A♦A♠

Once the cards were face up, Sigua saw the bad news. But that all changed when the flop came Q♣6♦Q♥.

The under-the-gun player was suddenly way behind with only one out to send Sigua home, but the 4♦ turn and 3♣ river offered no help and locked up the hand for Sigua, securing him a full double.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Rellie Sigua	136,000 136,000	136,000

Tags: Rellie Sigua

2023-07-02 18:51 UTC-7

Dominated Dorland Sends Opponent to the Rail

Livello 15 : Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante

Middle position raised to 13,000 and Norm Dorland jammed all in. His opponent made the call as both players revealed their hands.

Opponent: A♦Q♠
Norm Dorland: K♦8♣

The board ran out 8♥K♠6♦3♠10♠ for Dorland to scoop the pot with two pair and send his opponent to the rail.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Norm Dorland	45,000 37,000	37,000

Tags: Norm Dorland

Livello: 15

Bui: 3,000/6,000

Ante: 6,000

2023-07-02 18:36 UTC-7

Fortelka Triples up on Crazy River

Livello 14 : Blinds 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

Brian Fortelka raised to 12,000 from early position. Both Norm Dorland and Mike Patrick made the call from middle position and the button.

The flop came 8♥6♥3♦ and the preflop aggressor was quick to check. Dorland jammed all in and Patrick shoved as well for slightly more. The shortest stack of the bunch, Fortelka called and the three players revealed their hands.

Brian Fortelka: A♥5♥
Mike Patrick: 8♠8♦
Norm Dorland: 6♠6♣

The board ran out with a 2♠ and a 4♥ for Fortelka to complete both his draws on the river. With this pot, Fortelka soared through the chip counts.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Brian Fortelka	270,000 190,000	190,000
Mike Patrick	30,000 -65,500	-65,500

Norm Dorland	8,000 8,000	8,000

Tags: Brian Fortelka Mike Patrick Norm Dorland

2023-07-02 18:30 UTC-7

Karas Sends Opponent to the Rail

Livello 14 : Blinds 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

Action folded to the cutoff who jammed for 26,000 and got one caller in Scott Karas from the big blind, setting up a heads-up runout with the cutoff at risk.

Cutoff: 8♣7♦
Scott Karas: A♥Q♥

The board ran out 8♠Q♠2♠K♣2♦, keeping Karas in the lead the whole way through and sending his opponent to the rail 14 levels into the day.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Scott Karas	111,000 111,000	111,000

Tags: Scott Karas

Livello: 14

Bui: 3,000/5,000

Ante: 5,000

2023-07-02 18:14 UTC-7

Li Calls Down on the River in Blind Versus Blind Confrontation

Livello 13 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Action folded to the small blind who limped to see Vincent Li check his option in the big blind to see a 3♣9♥8♠ flop.

Action checked to Li, who put out a bet of 5,000. The small blind check-called to bring out the 5♥ on the turn.

The small blind check-called a bet from Li once more, this time for 7,000, prompting the dealer to put the 10♠ out on the river.

The small blind led out for the first time in the hand, tossing out a bet of 28,000.

Li thought briefly before putting in the call and showing the 9♣5♣ for two pair, beating the Q♣8♣ of the small blind and collecting the pot.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Vincent Li	85,000 85,000	85,000

Tags: Vincent Li

2023-07-02 18:05 UTC-7

Cruz Picks it Up After the Flop

Livello 13 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Francis Cruz bet for 6,000 from middle position. The big blind defended as both players headed to the flop.

The flop came A♠J♥A♣, and the big blind was quick to check. Cruz fired for 9,000, while his opponent was quick to fold.

With this pot, Cruz is at nearly three times the starting stack.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Francis Cruz	175,000

Tags: Francis Cruz

2023-07-02 17:52 UTC-7

Oh Surprised his Pocket Sixes Take the Pot on Crazy Board

Livello 13 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Action was caught after the flop of 5♦5♥A♣, and all five players checked around.

The turn and river came the 4♠ and 4♥, with everyone again checking on both streets.

Everyone revealed their hand to be playing the board, except for Jason Oh who showed 6♦6♣ to scoop the pot.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Jason Oh	65,000 65,000	65,000

Tags: Jason Oh

2023-07-02 17:43 UTC-7

PN Podcast: Daniel Negreanu Talks 2023 WSOP & Poker Hall of Fame

Livello 13 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen continue The Chad & Jesse Poker Show straight from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

They are joined by none other than Daniel Negreanu, who took a break from his busy summer schedule to talk about a plethora of topics including what it’s been like running deep in the lower buy-in, big field events, interacting with fans, and how he feels about his performance thus far.

Negreanu also offers his thoughts on the Poker Hall of Fame, including who he thinks will get in and the changes he’d like to see moving forward. Finally, “Kid Poker” offers his prediction for the 2023 WSOP Main Event, which is also the first big topic discussed by the hosts.

Chad and Jesse then do a new "Calling the Clock" segment in which they offer quick two-minute dialogues for topics on “The Board.”

Listen to the New PokerNews Podcast Here!