2022 WSOP Main Event champion Espen Jorstad was all-in for around 28,000 and was up against Young Ko.
Espen Jorstad: 7?7?
Young Ko: A?8?
Jorstad remained ahead on the J?9?3? flop but Ko went on to make trips to secure his place in Round 2 as the board brought in the 8? turn 8? river.
Two other match-ups have also been completed.
- 2023 WSOP Player of the Year Ian Matakis defeated Scott Seiver.
- Mike Shi overcame 2023 WSOP Main Event bronze medalist Adam Walton.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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Young Ko |
300,000
48,000
|
48,000 |
Ian Matakis |
300,000
40,000
|
40,000 |
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Mike Shi |
300,000
150,000
|
150,000 |
Espen Jorstad | Busted | |
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Scott Seiver | Busted | |
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Adam Walton | Busted |