WSOP Day 7: Danchev's Masterstroke in Heads-Up, Clements' Return to the Throne

Danchev's Second Bracelet from Heads-Up Event

The seventh day crowned a king in one of the toughest disciplines. Dimitar Danchev solidified his status among the elite by going undefeated in seven consecutive matches in the prestigious $25K Heads-Up Championship.

Danchev also had to deal with eight opponents. The Bulgarian arrived in Las Vegas just 48 hours before the tournament and battled significant jet lag throughout the entire event.

In the final, he faced Russian Nikita Kuznetsov, who had defeated names like Alex Foxen, Justin Saliba, and Adrian Mateos, and was rightfully confident against Danchev.

Their duel lasted nearly three and a half hours and climaxed in a dramatic moment when Kuznetsov, on a board of J h Q s 7 s 3 c Q c, completed trips with Q h 8 c, but Danchev showed a full house with Q d 7 h.

The Bulgarian walked away with $800,000 and his second gold bracelet; his first was won two years ago in the same format online.

Results of Event #7: $25,000 Heads-Up NLH Championship

Hellmuth Missed Out on His 18th Bracelet

The final of the prestigious Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship also drew significant attention. American Scott Clements showcased a commanding run and, after a seven-year wait, secured his fourth gold bracelet, along with a prize of $450,176.

Clements, who won his first title in this format 20 years ago, confirmed his “grinder” status by rushing to late register for another Mixed Omaha event immediately after his win and a short photo session.

Conversely, the final table spelled bitter disappointment for Phil Hellmuth. “The Poker Brat” was chasing his record 18th bracelet but finished in 7th place, earning $54,214.

Hellmuth fell victim to a series of “bad beats,” with his showdown against Dylan Weisman proving to be his undoing, as he couldn’t overcome Weisman’s nut flush, leaving the legendary player less than thrilled.

Results of the Final Table of Event #9: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship

Philip Chun Thanks Kristen Foxen for His First Bracelet

The kickoff event, the $550 Mini Mystery Millions, delivered two big winners. The standout was recreational player Andrew Shelton, who turned his single “bullet” into a Day 2 advancement and then drew the top bounty prize of $1,000,000 from the golden chest.

Philip Chun claimed the title, emerging victorious from a massive field of 20,488 entries, taking home his first gold bracelet and a prize of $400,000.

After his victory, Chun admitted that the key to his success was intense coaching from the legendary Kristen Foxen, with whom he consulted just hours before the final started.

Results of the Final Table of Event #1: $550 Mini Mystery Millions

Karapet Galstyan and the Winning Text to His Sleeping Wife

Another massive turnout was recorded in the second cheapest event of the series, $600 Deepstack NLH, where Karapet Galstyan triumphed over 4,622 entries. The American with Armenian roots earned $259,829 and his second gold bracelet. His first was also in a Deepstack NLH, won online.

In the final, Galstyan relied on an observational strategy and adaptation against opponents playing GTO. His more than twenty years of experience ultimately led him to the title.

His story of informing his family amused the room. Galstyan kept updating his wife about each elimination, but towards the end, he received no responses. “She probably fell asleep,” laughed the freshly crowned champion. When he sent her one last message, “I won,” a few minutes later his phone lit up with a surprised “What??”.

Results of the Final Table of Event #10: $600 Deepstack NLH

Star-Studded Lineup with Taiwanese Chipleader in GGMillion$

Event #11: $10K GGMillion$ High Roller has confirmed its reputation as a magnet for global stars, with 403 entries recorded over the initial two flights. The prize pool has climbed to $3,766,500, yet this amount is not final, as late registration remains open until the end of the 12th level on Day 2.

Currently, 203 players have advanced, led by Taiwanese talent Chih Fan with a stack of 846,500 chips.

Flight 1b was successful for four-time bracelet holder Chance Kornuth, who wrapped up with 444,000 chips, placing him 6th overall.

The surviving field is packed with big names. Competing are spouses Kristen (274,000) and Alex Foxen (240,500), poker legend Phil Ivey (117,500), and reigning world champion Michael Mizrachi (93,500). Daniel Negreanu also holds a stack of 154,000 chips.

Current Standings of Event #11: $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller:

Hubbard Eyes the Title in Lowball

The format many professionals deem as the purest form of poker has reached its final phase after the second day. From the original 626 entries, only the final six players remain, led by American Stephen Hubbard. For Hubbard, this marks a remarkable return to this tournament, having finished eighth last year.

The second day was decisive for several well-known names. Four-time bracelet winner David “ODB” Baker just missed the final six after Hubbard eliminated him in 8th place. All remaining finalists are guaranteed at least $24,219, while the winner will take home the top prize of $155,819.

Current Standings in Event #12: $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw

Two more tournaments have kicked off. The popular action-packed format of Event #13: $1,500 6-Handed NLH attracted a total of 1,840 entries, creating a prize pool of $2,442,600. After the opening day, the field has been whittled down to 135 participants, led by American David Rees. The winner of this dynamic tournament will receive $346,108.

Event #14: $1,500 Mixed Omaha, featuring PLO Hi-Lo, Omaha Hi-Lo, and the popular “Big O,” also completed its first day. With 1,287 entries, a prize pool of $1,708,492 was generated. Advancing to Day 2 are 274 players, all vying for the bracelet and a prize of $265,297.

Sources: WSOP, X