George Danzer, a Brazil-born poker pro of German origin and now residing in Austria, has become the latest 2016 WSOP gold bracelet winner, after the player bested the field of the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Split-8 or Better Championship. Danzer captured his second title from that same event and his fourth gold bracelet ever. In addition, he received a nice first-place payout of $338,646.
A three-day tournament, the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Split-8 or Better Championship was played from June 25-27. As many as 136 entries paid the $10,000 buy-in fee to enter the tournament. The prize pool totaled $1,278,400 and was distributed to the top 21 players.
Day 3 of the event started with 12 players returning to contend for the gold bracelet and the top prize. Ten of them had already won a gold piece. The final 12 were led by Justin Bonomo. At the time the official eight-handed final table was set, Todd Brunson, the son of living poker legend Doyle Brunson, was the chip leader.
Despite the tough competition, Danzer made it to the very end, capturing his fourth gold bracelet and second one for winning the same tournament. One-time gold bracelet winner Randy Ohel from Las Vegas, Nevada was the eventual champion’s last obstacle to overcome before getting his hands on the gold piece. At the beginning of two-handed play, the two opponents were almost even in chips, but Danzer was indisputably the one to strike as the more experienced player.
Heads-up match did not last long before the final hand was played. With the [3s], Ohel was the bring-in. Danzer completed with the [4c]. Ohel placed two bets to see his opponent call. A [Kh] came for Ohel on fourth street and the player checked. Danzer bet and his opponent called.
With Ohel leading out on fifth street, Danzer raised. Ohel moved all in and Danzer called. The latter tabled [Jc][4s], making a pair of fours. With [6s][4d], Ohel had a gutshot-straight and a low draw. The [2d] came on the turn for Danzer for two pair. The [Jd] came for Ohel.
The [8d]
came for Danzer on seventh street. Ohel directly opened his last card to see the [Qd], thus ending his participation in the tournament. His deep run secured him with the second-largest payout of $209,302.
Justin Bonomo from Glendale, Colorado eventually took 3rd place in the event for $148,601. Esther Taylor-Brady from Vancouver, Washington finished 4th to take home $107,551. Todd Brunson from Las Vegas, Nevada collected $79,381 for his fifth-place finish.
Eli Elezra from Henderson, Nevada finished 6th for $59,773. Scott Clements from Forest Hills, New York took 7th place for $45,935. David Grey from Henderson, Nevada scooped $36,044 for his 8th place.
