{"id":26441,"date":"2019-06-17T19:55:22","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T19:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/?p=26441"},"modified":"2019-06-18T12:44:00","modified_gmt":"2019-06-18T12:44:00","slug":"wsop-weekly-why-you-cant-spell-wsop-without-mizrachi-and-deeb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/wsop-weekly-why-you-cant-spell-wsop-without-mizrachi-and-deeb\/","title":{"rendered":"WSOP Weekly: Why You Can\u2019t Spell WSOP Without Mizrachi And Deeb"},"content":{"rendered":"
The World Series of Poker (WSOP)<\/strong> is already entering its fourth week. So, here is a rundown of what\u2019s happened and what will happen in this week\u2019s WSOP Weekly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For a complete guide to the WSOP, <\/i><\/b>click here<\/i><\/b>.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n For a complete programming guide on watching the WSOP on TV or online, <\/i><\/b>click here<\/i><\/b>.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Play Online Poker for Real Cash Prizes \u2013 US Players Accepted<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Longtime pro Michael\u00a0Mizrachi<\/b> was once again at a WSOP final table last Thursday. This time, it was the $1,500 Seven-Card Stud Hi\/Lo\u00a0<\/b>event. With a big rail cheering him on, the \u201cGrinder\u201d took home $142,801 and his fifth bracelet.<\/p>\n It could be an even bigger summer for Mizrachi with the $50,000 buy-in Players Championship<\/b> kicking off next Monday. He\u2019s\u00a0won the event three times (2010, 2012, and 2018), which has helped to propel him to $17.2 million in live tournament winnings.<\/p>\n The $2,620 Marathon<\/b> lived up to its name. After a long battle on the felt, Russia\u2019s Roman Korenev<\/b> took his first bracelet and $477,401.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, in the $1,000 NLHE\u00a0<\/b>event, poker player\u00a0Stephen Song <\/b>won\u00a0his first bracelet and $341,854. Though he has won two WSOP Circuit rings, had numerous deep runs, and made final table appearances, he can finally celebrate a breakthrough career win.<\/p>\n A big name came from behind in the $10,000 HORSE<\/b>\u00a0tournament last week. Though\u00a0Dario Sammartino<\/b> brought a 3-to-1 chip lead over his nearest rival to the table, longtime pro\u00a0Greg Mueller<\/b> rallied for the win.<\/p>\n The victory gave the Canadian his third bracelet and $425,347. The rally came as quite a surprise, given that Mueller had only three big bets at one point during three-handed play.<\/p>\n In other action,\u00a0Howard Mash<\/b>\u00a0barely qualified for the\u00a0$1,000 Seniors Championship\u00a0after turning 50 last month<\/b>. However, his timing could not have been better. The financial advisor from Coconut Creek, Fla., topped a field of 5,916 to earn a bracelet and a first-place money prize of $662,594.<\/p>\n With seven cashes already this summer, 2018 Player of the Year Shaun Deeb is at it again. In the $10,000 Dealer\u2019s Choice Six Handed<\/b>, Deeb leads the final table of six and is looking for his fifth bracelet.<\/p>\n It seems Deeb had some extra incentive at a deep run in this one.<\/p>\n It never ends she keeps spending my money before I can even make it at #wsop<\/a> better get a good score soon to offset this one https:\/\/t.co\/tpirnsl3VU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 slovesthepoy (@shaundeeb) June 14, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Getting the bracelet won\u2019t be easy. Two-time bracelet winner Adam Friedman <\/b>is second in chips and looking for a repeat performance. He won this event in 2018 for $293,275.<\/p>\n Longtime pro Matt Glantz<\/b> sits third in chips and hopes to bring home his first bracelet. This player from Lafayette Hill, Penn., is a regular on the tournament scene in Pennsylvania<\/b> and New Jersey<\/b>. After making numerous WSOP final tables, he\u2019s now looking to bring home a win.<\/p>\n In Sunday\u2019s big online action, Upeshka \u201cgomezhamburg\u201d De Silva <\/b>took the title in the $800 WSOP.com Online NLHE Knockout Bounty<\/b>. He took home $98,262 as well 18 $100 bounties for a grand total of $100,262.<\/p>\n The event attracted 1,224 players. The win is the second bracelet for this player from Katy, Texas<\/strong>. Several players from the Lone Star State have been close in recent days, but De Silva is the first Texan to snag a bracelet this summer.<\/p>\n This event brings out players looking for a bracelet in this classic form of poker. The action kicks off on Monday in an event that has struggled to reach 100 in recent years.<\/p>\n Last year, Yaniv Birman<\/strong> topped an 83-player field for $236,238. In the last few years that total has generally trended downward as more events have been added to the schedule. Here\u2019s a look at the fields over the last four years: 88 (2017), 87 (2016), 91 (2015), and 102 (2014).<\/p>\n The low numbers offer pros a shot at a bracelet in a small field. While he may not be a favorite among poker fans, Chris Ferguson<\/b> seems to excel at this event. He took runner-up in 2017 and fourth in 2018.<\/p>\n No bargain buy-in for this one. The four-day event should bring out plenty of pros.<\/p>\n Shaun Deeb<\/b> won it last year for $1.4 million and may have an opportunity at back-to-back final tables. He led the final table in the $10,000 Dealer\u2019s Choice Six Handed<\/b> on Monday.<\/p>\n After that plays out, Deeb should be looking to defend his title in this event. The tournament attracted 230 entries last year for a $5.5 million prize pool.<\/p>\n If last year\u2019s final table is any example, this could be interesting viewing on PokerGO<\/b> on June 22. Last year\u2019s final table also included Ben Yu<\/strong> (runner-up), Scotty Nguyen<\/strong> (third), James Calderaro<\/strong> (fourth), Jason Koon<\/strong> (fifth), Ryan Tosoc<\/strong> (sixth), and David Benyamine<\/strong> (seventh).<\/p>\n This is a biggie for Omaha players. It\u2019s a coveted title and attracted 476 runners in 2018. Nevada<\/strong>\u2019s Loren Klein<\/b> won his third bracelet and just a bit over $1 million last summer in this event.<\/p>\n It\u2019s already been a nice start this summer for Klein. He finished fourth in the $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty<\/b> for $100,775. Rep Porter<\/b> took runner-up and Brandon Shack-Harris<\/b> finished third. This year should produce an interesting final table as well.<\/p>\n Pulling double duty has been a regular at the tables over the last week. Many players not only battle for a bracelet at the table, but also online at the same time. Here\u2019s a look at this week\u2019s online action:<\/p>\n While there may not be as many small buy-in events on the docket this week, there are a few to check out.<\/p>\n The hashtag #MyFirstWSOP<\/strong> signifies a very special event in the life of a poker player. For John Forlenza<\/b><\/a>, of Matawan, N.J., that first came this year \u2013 and ended with a Millionaire Maker cash.<\/p>\n Eliminated in 469th for a cash of $4,577. Thanks for the support everyone! pic.twitter.com\/kh9Bh16Gxb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 John Forlenza (@GameofEdges) June 10, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n A first WSOP cash is a momentous boost to anyone\u2019s poker career. However, this 28-year-old won\u2019t be found traveling the country playing poker for a living anytime soon.<\/p>\n He works as a civil engineer on bridges and highways in the New York City area. His responsibilities include managing subcontractors, project costs, scheduling, and materials.<\/p>\n However, Forlenza\u2019s first WSOP was not his first time at the table.When not donning a hard hat at a construction site, Forlenza is a regular on the poker felt \u2013\u00a0live and online. His experience with poker stretches all the way back to his college days.<\/p>\n \u201cI loved the idea of it being a strategy game you can play against people for money,\u201d he said. \u201cPlaying in these games gave me some pocket money as I didn\u2019t work in college.<\/p>\n Poker has become such a passion that he streams online poker sessions on Twitch<\/b> under the name GameofEdges<\/strong>. He credits his wife Jennifer for his success on the felt.<\/p>\n When it comes to cashing in his first-ever WSOP tournament, Forlenza keeps things in perspective. Poker remains a recreational pursuit, but he loves every minute at the tables.<\/p>\n \u201cI felt very comfortable,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was a fun field, and I was just happy to be able to participate.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The post WSOP Weekly: Why You Can\u2019t Spell WSOP Without Mizrachi And Deeb appeared first on .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is already entering its fourth week. So, here is a rundown of what\u2019s happened… Continue reading WSOP Weekly: Why You Can\u2019t Spell WSOP Without Mizrachi And Deeb<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":26444,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"link","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6,372,373],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-26441","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-link","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news-category","8":"category-player","9":"category-tournament","10":"post_format-post-format-link","11":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWSOP Quick Links<\/h2>\n
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WSOP Winners Circle<\/h2>\n
Finishing up \u2013\u00a0a look at some big WSOP final tables<\/h2>\n
Event #35: $10,000 Dealer\u2019s Choice Six Handed<\/h3>\n
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Event #38: $800 WSOP.com Online NLHE Knockout Bounty<\/h3>\n
The week ahead at the WSOP<\/h2>\n
Event 41: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship (June 17)<\/h3>\n
Event 45: $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha High Roller (June 19)<\/h3>\n
Event 52: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship (June 22)<\/h3>\n
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New Jersey player cashes in his first WSOP<\/h2>\n
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