Event #27: $1,500 Big O
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Event Info
2024 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$1,500
Prize Pool
$2,075,925
Entries
1,555
Players Left
20
Average Chip Stack
1,943,750
Total Chips
38,875,000
Place 20
$12,828
Level
25
Blinds
25,000 / 50,000
Ante
50,000
Entries
232
Players Left
20
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Chip Counts
1
Tomoki Matsuda4,285,000
2
John Bunch4,005,000
3
Michael Christ3,335,000
4
Paul Fehlig3,310,000
5
Lucas Zwingmann-Gocht3,075,000
6
Seth Frederici2,700,000
7
James McWhorter2,460,000
8
Matthew Bretzfield2,400,000
9
Damjan Radanov1,875,000
10
Sammy Farha1,420,000
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Matsuda Leads Final 20 in Event #27: $1,500 Big O
Level 25: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
After ten hours of play on Day 2, it is Tomoki Matsuda leading the final 20 players in Event #27: $1,500 Big O with 4,285,000 in chips here at the 2024 World Series of Poker at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas.
From a starting field of 1,555 entrants, just 232 returned for Day 2 after the money bubble burst late on Day 1. A total of 234 were guaranteed at least the min-cash of $3,002. However, there remain just 20 players who return tomorrow for a chance at WSOP glory and the first-place prize of $306,884.
Rounding at the podium behind Matsuda is John Bunch (4,005,000) and Michael Christ (3,335,000). Two-time bracelet winner Nathan Gamble (455,000) is also still in contention.
End of Day 2 Top Ten Chip Counts
| Place | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomoki Matsuda | Japan | 4,285,000 | 71 |
| 2 | John Bunch | United States | 4,005,000 | 67 |
| 3 | Michael Christ | United States | 3,335,000 | 56 |
| 4 | Paul Fehlig | United States | 3,310,000 | 55 |
| 5 | Lucas Zwingmann-Gocht | Germany | 3,075,000 | 51 |
| 6 | Seth Frederici | United States | 2,700,000 | 45 |
| 7 | James McWhorter | United States | 2,460,000 | 41 |
| 8 | Matthew Bretzfield | United States | 2,400,000 | 40 |
| 9 | Damjan Radanov | United States | 1,875,000 | 31 |
| 10 | Sam Farha | United States | 1,420,000 | 24 |
Several notable players busted in the money today, including Kevin Gerhart, Todd Brunson, Calvin Anderson, and Jeff Masden.
One player of note who advanced to Day 2 is the start-of-day chip leader Sam Farha. The old-school legend endured a rollercoaster of a day, with his stack shifting considerably at seemingly every glance. He finished the day with 1,420,000 chips, which is good for 10th place.
The Day’s Action
With the players returning just two places into the money, the post-bubble bust-out bonanza began from the first shuffle. The eliminations came quickly, and the field was halved within three hours of play.
Some of the early eliminations included bracelet winners John Racener, Brad Ruben, and Mike Matusow.
Adam Friedman busted in brutal fashion as his opponent Philip Tanner only had three outs to improve going onto the turn. However, a non-heart jack rolled off on the turn, giving Tanner a straight to eliminate Friedman.
51 players survived until the dinner break, and the action slowed down as the payjumps became more meaningful.
After dinner, some notable late bustouts included Scott Bohlman, Jake Schwartz, and Dylan Smith.
Remaining Payouts
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $306,884 |
| 2 | $204,601 |
| 3 | $146,595 |
| 4 | $106,315 |
| 5 | $78,056 |
| 6 | $58,025 |
| 7 | $43,681 |
| 8 | $33,035 |
| 9 | $25,723 |
| 10-11 | $20,129 |
| 12-15 | $15,962 |
| 16-20 | $12,828 |
The returning 20 players will resume at 1:00 p.m. on June 11 in the Horseshoe Event Center. The action begins in Level 26 with blinds at 30,000/60,000. Play will continue until a winner has been crowned and the bracelet has been awarded.
As always, stay tuned to Pokernews for continued coverage of Event #27: $1,500 Big O and all other events at the 2024 World Series of Poker.
Tags:Adam FriedmanBrad RubenCalvin AndersonDamjan RadanovDylan SmithJake SchwartzJames McwhorterJeff MasdenJohn BunchJohn RacenerKevin GerhartLucas Zwingmann-GochtMatthew BretzfieldMichael ChristMike MatusowNathan GamblePaul FehligPhilip TannerSam FarhaSammy FarhaScott BohlmanSeth FredericiTodd BrunsonTomoki Matsuda
End of Day 2 Chip Counts (full)
Level 25: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Tomoki Matsuda | 4,285,000 685,000 | 685,000 |
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| John Bunch | 4,005,000 -120,000 | -120,000 |
| Michael Christ | 3,335,000 | |
| Paul Fehlig | 3,310,000 530,000 | 530,000 |
| Lucas Zwingmann-Gocht | 3,075,000 1,425,000 | 1,425,000 |
| Seth Frederici | 2,700,000 350,000 | 350,000 |
| James McWhorter | 2,460,000 | |
| Matthew Bretzfield | 2,400,000 -480,000 | -480,000 |
| Damjan Radanov | 1,875,000 425,000 | 425,000 |
| Sammy Farha | 1,420,000 390,000 | 390,000 |
| ||
| Khoa Luong | 1,365,000 790,000 | 790,000 |
  Zeph Pages | 1,350,000 -200,000 | -200,000 |
| Dylan Lindsey | 1,245,000 -705,000 | -705,000 |
 Brandon Will | 1,200,000 -60,000 | -60,000 |
| Eduardo Lezcano | 1,100,000 540,000 | 540,000 |
| Michael Estes | 1,095,000 -45,000 | -45,000 |
William Davis (WA) | 1,040,000 440,000 | 440,000 |
| Matthew Beinner | 835,000 -990,000 | -990,000 |
| Nathan Gamble | 455,000 90,000 | 90,000 |
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| Dennis Benavides | 435,000 | |
End of Day
Level 25: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
The players have bagged up for the night. Play will resume at 1 p.m. local time. Stay tuned for a full recap of the day.
Sokchheka Pho Eliminated in 21st Place ($12,828)
Level 25: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Sokchheka Pho moved all-in for 45,000 from middle position and was called by Michael Christ in the lojack. The blinds came along as well.
The K♥5♦2♣J♦2♦ board was checked to showdown and only Christ's hand was revealed.
Sokchheka Pho: A♥K♠10♦6♣3♥ 
Michael Christ: A♠10♠9♠7♥2♠
Christ made trip twos to eliminated Pho.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Christ | 3,335,000 435,000 | 435,000 |
| Sokchheka Pho | Busted |
Tags:Michael ChristSokchheka Pho
Ryan Conrad Eliminated in 22nd Place ($12,828)
Level 25: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Seth Frederici raised under the gun to 125,000, and it folded the big blind Ryan Conrad, who called all in for 75,000.
Ryan Conrad: K♣7♦7♣6♥5♥
Seth Frederici: A♣K♦Q♦J♠10♦
When the flop came out 7♠K♥10♠ it catapulted Conrad into the lead with his set of sevens. The 2♣ kept Conrad best, but the J♥ on the river gave Frederici the Broadway straight and eliminated Conrad in 22nd place.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Seth Frederici | 2,350,000 430,000 | 430,000 |
| Ryan Conrad | Busted |
Tags:Ryan ConradSeth Frederici
Farha Doubles Through Bunch
Level 25: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Sammy Farha opened to 175,000, telling the table the it was his turn to go home. John Bunch was undeterred, raising to 500,000. Action folded back around to Farha, who moved all in for 530,000 and Bunch tossed in the call.
Sammy Farha: A♣K♥Q♦6♠5♣
John Bunch: A♦K♠K♣6♦2♠
"Take a deep breathe," Farha told the dealer who slowly dealt out the 2♠3♣9♦Q♠4♥ board. Farha clapped when the river gave him a wheel to take the entire pot.
"First time I beat this guy all day," Farha told the table referring to Bunch getting the better of their encounters to this point.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| John Bunch | 4,125,000 -675,000 | -675,000 |
| Sammy Farha | 1,030,000 355,000 | 355,000 |
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Tags:John BunchSammy Farha
Michael Simhai Eliminated in 23rd Place ($12,828); Samuel Vasquez Eliminated in 24th Place ($10,452)
Level 25: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Two hands were playing out simultaneously on a pay jump, with action at table 671 wrapping up first.
After the 5♣K♦A♦ flop, Seth Frederici checked in the big blind before Samuel Vasquez moved all in from under the gun. John Bunch got out of the way on the button, with Frederici making the call.
Samuel Vasquez: A♣10♣9♥5♦2♦
Seth Frederici: A♠J♦9♦7♣2♠
Vasquez was ahead with two pair, but the 4♥ turn brought Frederici the low. The 8♦ river then completed Frederici's flush draw, sending Vasquez to the rail in 24th place.
He was joined quickly by Michael Simhai, who was eliminated within moments on the next table but made the pay jump in 23rd position.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| John Bunch | 4,800,000 -250,000 | -250,000 |
| Seth Frederici | 1,920,000 820,000 | 820,000 |
| Samuel Vasquez | Busted | |
| Michael Simhai | Busted | |
| ||
Tags:John BunchMichael SimhaiSamuel VasquezSeth Frederici
Christ's Gamble Pays Off
Level 25: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
When action folded Khoa Luong in middle position he raised to 175,000, and Michael Christ on the button called. Then William Davis, three-bet to 725,000, leaving just 150,000 behind. When it got back to Luong, he announced all in for 655,000. After thinking over his decision, Christ called the 725,000.
The flop came 10♥J♣4♠ and when Davis bet all in for 150,000 Christ made the call.
Khoa Luong: A♠A♣7♦5♥2♦
Willam Davis: A♥A♦7♣7♠2♥
Michael Christ: J♠5♦4♥3♣2♠
When the board ran out 6♥ on the turn and Q♣ on the river, it was Christ taking the high hand with two pair, jacks and fours, and Davis taking the low with ace-deuce. For the main pot it was again Christ taking the main pot with two pair, and both Luong and Davis splitting the low with ace-deuce.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Christ | 2,900,000 -180,000 | -180,000 |
William Davis (WA) | 600,000 -390,000 | -390,000 |
| Khoa Luong | 575,000 -215,000 | -215,000 |
Tags:Khoa LuongMichael Christ
Lezcano Doubles Through Radanov
Level 25: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Damjan Radanov covered Eduardo Lezcano, who was all in and at risk on the button.
Eduardo Lezcano: A♣K♥Q♦4♣2♥
Damjan Radanov: A♥A♦J♠8♦7♦
Radanov improved to a flush on the J♦4♠K♦2♦4♦ board, but Lezcano hit a full house to double his short stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Damjan Radanov | 1,450,000 -325,000 | -325,000 |
| Eduardo Lezcano | 560,000 10,000 | 10,000 |
Tags:Damjan RadanovEduardo Lezcano
Level: 25
Blinds: 25,000/50,000
Ante: 50,000
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