The second event of the 41st annual World Series of Poker has finally come to a close, with Michael Mizrachi taking down the $ 1,559,046 first prize, in addition to the coveted WSOP bracelet.
Living up to his nickname, “The Grinder” came through five days of poker in a slow structured WSOP Player’s Championship, beating 114 of the most talented poker players around. The stellar final table was a mean looking affair, featuring Mizrachi’s brother Robert, as well as Daniel Alaei, John Juanda, David Oppenheim and David Baker.
There was to be no sign of brotherly love during the $50,000 WSOP Player’s Championship however, as Robert Mizrachi was sent to the rail in fifth place, by the eventual winner. Robert was looking to claim his second WSOP bracelet, while this triumph was the first taste of WSOP success for Michael. “It’s definitely worth the wait,” said Michael after the event. “This is one of the most prestigious tournaments in poker”.
Controversy had surrounded the eight game event, which these days honours a legendary and hugely talented mixed games player, in the form of the late Chip Reese, with the decision by WSOP officials to switch the final table to No Limit Hold’em in order to guarantee television coverage. This switch clearly favoured Michael Mizrachi, who has shown the best tournament results in that form of poker and he used his edge to good effect.
Vladimir Schmelev was the eventual runner up, after finding himself all-in with a dominating hand. Shortstacked, he had little choice but to make the call with an offsuit Q-8, but a 5 on the turn paired Mizrachi’s offsuit Q-5. No miracle river card came for Schmelev, leaving Mizrachi to celebrate his first WSOP triumph. The result pushes his total career earnings to more than $8.6 million.
Several other tournaments are now in full swing at the World Series of Poker, with the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em, $5,000 No Limit Hold’em Shooutout and the $2,500 Deuce to Seven Triple Draw events all kicking off and the $1,000 No Limit Hold’em tournament nearing a conclusion.
The only other event left to comment on is the $1,500 Omaha High-Low Split, which drew to a close yesterday, with Michael Chow overcoming Dan Heimiller’s chip lead, to land his second WSOP bracelet. The line up had been a strong one, with the likes of Jeff Madsen and David Bach featuring at the felt.
Stay tuned for WSOP news and views.
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