2023 World Series of Poker

Event #56: $500 Salute to Warriors
Day: 3
Event Info

2023 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
92
Prize
$217,921
Event Info
Buy-in
$500
Prize Pool
$1,936,350
Entries
4,305
Level Info
Level
39
Blinds
800,000 / 1,600,000
Ante
1,600,000
Players Info - Day 3
Entries
14
Players Left
1

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

Level 38 : Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
David Elisofon
David Elisofon

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.

Player Chips Progress
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Kelly Gall
65,000,000
24,000,000
24,000,000
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David Elisofon
Busted

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Lady Luck on Genovese's Side

Level 38 : Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Steven Genovese
Steven Genovese

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.

Player Chips Progress
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Ryan Stephens
46,500,000
-6,400,000
-6,400,000
Day 2 Chip Leader
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Steven Genovese
29,000,000
14,600,000
14,600,000
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: Ryan StephensSteven Genovese

Stephens Takes From Genovese

Level 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.

Player Chips Progress
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Ryan Stephens
52,900,000
2,900,000
2,900,000
Day 2 Chip Leader
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Steven Genovese
14,400,000
-7,700,000
-7,700,000
WSOP 1X Winner

Tags: Ryan StephensSteven Genovese

Raffaello Locatelli Eliminated in 7th Place ($32,969)

Level 38 : Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Raffaello Locatelli
Raffaello Locatelli

After defending his big blind against an open from Ryan Stephens, Raffaello Locatelli saw a flop of 9?7?5? appear and decided to open-shove for 6,400,000. Stephens called it off after some thought.

Raffaello Locatelli: J?8?
Ryan Stephens: A?4?

Locatelli had plenty of outs with his double gutter and live cards but neither the 5? turn nor 7? river brought the help he needed.

Player Chips Progress
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Ryan Stephens
50,000,000
17,900,000
17,900,000
Day 2 Chip Leader
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Raffaello Locatelli
Busted

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Butcher Doubles Through Genovese

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

Steven Genovese made it 3,000,000 to go on the button and Will Butcher three-bet shoved 15,100,000 from the small blind. Genovese asked for a count and pondered for a while before calling it off.

Will Butcher: K?K?
Steven Genovese: K?Q?

Butcher found himself in a fantastic spot to double up and did so after the J?7?5?8?3? board remained safe.

Player Chips Progress
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William Butcher
32,600,000
17,100,000
17,100,000
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Steven Genovese
22,100,000
-11,900,000
-11,900,000
WSOP 1X Winner

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Youssef Hicham Eliminated in 8th Place ($25,512)

Level 38 : Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
Youssef Hicham
Youssef Hicham

Kelly Gall raised to 4,000,000 from middle position. Action folded to Youssef Hicham in the big blind who jammed for 12,300,000 total. Gall paused briefly before announcing a call to send the pair to a runout with Hicham at risk.

Youssef Hicham: 9?9?
Kelly Gall: K?J?

The flop came 10?5?Q?, giving Gall an open-ended straight draw to go with his two over cards to Hicham's nines.

The J? put Gall in the lead with one card to come and the 6? completed the board without improving Hicham, sending him to the rail in eighth for $25,512.

Player Chips Progress
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Kelly Gall
41,000,000
18,000,000
18,000,000
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Youssef Hicham
Busted

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Two Shoves by Hicham

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

Youssef Hicham has been hovering around the ten big blind mark for a while, but bought himself a bit of a breather with two uncontested shoves in short succession.

The blinds moved up in between the hands, while Hicham worked his way back up to nearly 15 million.

Player Chips Progress
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Youssef Hicham
14,700,000
4,100,000
4,100,000

Tags: Youssef Hicham

Level: 38

Blinds: 600,000/1,200,000

Ante: 1,200,000

Locatelli Doubles Through Stephens

Level 37 : Blinds 500,000/1,000,000, 1,000,000 ante

Raffaello Locatelli raised to 2,100,000 from middle position. Action folded to Ryan Stephens in the big blind who jammed to put Locatelli at risk. Locatelli called to send the duo to a runout.

Raffaello Locatelli: K?10?
Ryan Stephens: A?J?

The board of 10?5?8?2?6? ran out favorably for Locatelli who was able to flop a ten and hold to secure a full double.

Player Chips Progress
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Ryan Stephens
32,100,000
-8,900,000
-8,900,000
Day 2 Chip Leader
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Raffaello Locatelli
19,000,000
8,000,000
8,000,000

Tags: Raffaello LocatelliRyan Stephens

Dejuante Alexander Eliminated in 9th Place ($19,910)

Level 37 : Blinds 500,000/1,000,000, 1,000,000 ante
Dejuante Alexander
Dejuante Alexander

Second to act, Dejuante Alexander open-shoved 11,500,000 and action folded to Ryan Stephens in the big blind. Stephens flicked in a quick call to put Alexander at risk.

Dejuante Alexander: A?K?
Ryan Stephens: A?A?

Not for the first time at the final table, ace-king was up against the blades. There was no escape for the lone bracelet winner remaining as the board ran out 9?8?6?4?A?, making Alexander the first casualty at the FT.

Player Chips Progress
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Ryan Stephens
41,000,000
17,400,000
17,400,000
Day 2 Chip Leader
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Dejuante Alexander
Busted
WSOP 1X Winner

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