Sunday, June 4, 2017 3:01 AM Local Time
Benjamin Zamani Wins Event #4: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split 8 or Better
There were 29 players to start the day in Event #4: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split 8 or Better but at the end of the day it was Benjamin Zamani who was crowned the winner. At one point on Saturday he was multi-tabling, playing both Omaha and Event #8: $333 WSOP.com ONLINE No-Limit Hold'em. He busted the online event but was able to lock up his second WSOP gold bracelet in Event #4.
Several players dropped very quickly at the start of the day, bringing the field two tables within the first two levels. Two-time bracelet winner Marco Johnson was searching for his third bracelet but he was eliminated in 23rd place ($6,725) when Kevin Gerhart made a better two pair to send him to the rail. Also in the field today falling short was bracelet winner Jim Collopy, who fell in 17th ($8,246) when he could complete his flush draw to stay alive against Dustin Sitar. That left Zamani as the lone bracelet winner in the field.
Start-of-day chip leader Christopher Logue couldn't make it through to the final table either. He remained steady for the better part of the day, but as the limits raised, and chips were exchanged, Logue's aces were cracked by Jared Hemmingway and he was eliminated from the tournament in 11th place ($13,008).
James Chen, who had a roller coaster of a tournament was the final table bubble boy. Chen, who was near the top of the chip counts for most of the tournament, found himself as the short stack coming into the final 10. "I had more chips at the end of day 1 than I do now," Chen said as the players were moving tables. He would be eliminated quickly at the unofficial final table by Alex Ferrari.
Hemingway took a hot start at the final table by eliminating both Dustin Sitar and Martin Corpuz. Hemingway found himself in big trouble against the two but caught running fives to scoop a massive pot. Out next was Scott Buller who ran into Ryan Paluf's flush, eliminating him in 7th place ($28,948). Then Forrest Auel fell in 6th ($38,946) when Paluf caught a flush and Hemingway hit a better low and the two chopped up his stack. The table mostly quieted down after Auel's Oregon-based rail left.
Hemingway and Gary Vick got a bit heated with each other over the course of the final table. Vick took offense to Hemingway's aggressive betting procedure of slamming chips onto the table. The two batted heads several times which resulted in Vick dropping to the short stack and eventually being eliminated from the tournament in fifth place ($53,171)
With just four players left, Hemingway had a significant lead. Zamani trailed closely behind. Paluf dropped to the short stack when Zamani made a full house against him and moved into the chip lead. Paluf was eliminated in 4th place ($73,647) by Ferarri shortly after when Ferrari made a set against him.
Zamani moved into three-handed play with the chip lead and pulled even farther away by taking pots off both players. Zamani and Hemingway ended up chopping up the last of Ferrari's chips when he was eliminated from the tournament in third place ($103,471).
Zamani cruised into the heads-up play with a huge chip lead and despite Hemingway's efforts and several double ups, he was not able to overcome. Zamani made several wheels and applied pressure in all the right spots. In the end, Hemingway was left with just 20,000 chips and he was forced all in from the big blind. Zamani's hand made two pair and a low and he locked up the tournament and the $238,620 first prize. Hemingway earned $147,428 for second. This is Zamani's second WSOP gold bracelet, putting him in the illustrious two-time bracelet winner's club.
| Place | Player | Payout |
|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Zamani | $238,620 |
| 2 | Jared Hemingway | $147,428 |
| 3 | Alex Ferrari | $103,471 |
| 4 | Ryan Paluf | $73,647 |
| 5 | Gary Vick | $53,171 |
| 6 | Forrest Auel | $38,946 |
| 7 | Scott Buller | $28,948 |
| 8 | Martin Corpuz | $21,839 |
| 9 | Dustin Sitar | $16,726 |
Sunday, June 4, 2017 2:46 AM Local Time
Jared Hemingway Eliminated in 2nd Place ($147,428)
Jared Hemingway was forced all in from the big blind with his remaining chips and cards were immediately turned on their backs.
Hemingway:
Zamani:
The board ran out giving Zamani a winning two pair and low and making him the winner of the tournament.
For his efforts, Hemingway will collect $147,428.
"Well, there's another story for the J books," someone on Hemingway's rail said. "The guy got here on a Greyhound and had to find a Coinstar for his buy in, and now he's walking away with $150,000."
Sunday, June 4, 2017 2:42 AM Local Time
Benjamin Zamani Inches Away
Benjamin Zamani raised from the button. Jared Hemingway called.
The flop came and both players checked.
The turn was the . Hemingway bet, Zamani raised. Hemingway called.
The river was the and Hemingway bet. Zamani called.
"Set," Hemingway said. He showed . But it was no good. Zamani showed for a straight and he scooped the entire pot, leaving Hemingway on fumes.
| Benjamin Zamani | 6,760,000 | 1,040,000  |
| Jared Hemingway | 20,000 | -960,000  |
Sunday, June 4, 2017 2:37 AM Local Time
Jared Hemingway Doubles Through Benjamin Zamani
Jared Hemingway raised from the button before Zamani came over the top. Hemingway then three-bet. Zamani four-bet and Hemingway five-bet all in for an additional 10,000.
Hemingway:
Zamani:
The board ran out to see Hemingway scoop the pot with two pair to see him rise to just under one million in chips.
| Benjamin Zamani | 5,720,000 | -480,000 |
| Jared Hemingway | 980,000 | 480,000 |
Sunday, June 4, 2017 2:31 AM Local Time
Level 31 started
Level: 31
Blinds: 120000/240000
Ante: 0
Sunday, June 4, 2017 2:22 AM Local Time
Short Break
Players are on a short break before the last level of the night.
Sunday, June 4, 2017 2:13 AM Local Time
One More Level For the Night
Players have decided to play one more level tonight. If a winner is not crowned by the end of the level a hard stop will be enforced and play will end for the day and continue tomorrow.
Sunday, June 4, 2017 2:11 AM Local Time
Another Wheel For Benjamin Zamani
Jared Hemingway raised from the button. Benjamin Zamani reraised from the big blind while imitating Hemingways aggressive betting technique. Hemingway laughed, then called the bet.
The flop was . Zamani led out. Hemingway raised. Zamani made it three bets and Hemingway called.
The turn was the . Zamani bet and Hemingway called.
On the river Zamani bet again. Hemingway called.
"Wheel," Zamani said. Showing and with that, Hemingway slipped back into the danger zone.
| Benjamin Zamani | 6,200,000 | 1,450,000 |
| Jared Hemingway | 500,000 | -1,450,000 |
Sunday, June 4, 2017 2:09 AM Local Time
Benjamin Zamani Gets Some Back
Benjamin Zamani raised from the button and was called by Jared Hemingway in the blinds.
The flop came and Hemingway check-called a bet from Zamani.
The turn brought the and once again Hemingway checked and opted to call a bet from Zamani.
The completed the board and Zamani fired a final bet and was check-called by Hemingway.
"Set!" said Zamani, before tabling his for a set of eights.
"Nice hand," replied Hemingway, disposing his hand to the muck shortly after.
| Benjamin Zamani | 4,750,000 | -850,000 |
| Jared Hemingway | 1,950,000 | 850,000 |
Sunday, June 4, 2017 2:05 AM Local Time
Aces are Good for Jared Hemingway
Jared Hemingway raised from the button and Benjamin Zamani called from the blinds.
The flop came and Zamani bet. Hemingway raised only for Zamani to come over the top. Hemingway called.
The turn brought the and Zamani bet then called another raise from Hemingway.
The completed the board and Zamani opted for a check. Hemingway immediately bet and was matched shortly after.
"Is that aces?" asked Zamani, after Hemingway spread open his .
"Yes it is," replied Hemingway, as he watched Zamani muck his hand, before raking in the pot.
Sunday, June 4, 2017 2:00 AM Local Time
Wheel For Benjamin Zamani
Benjamin Zamani raised from the button. Jared Hemingway called.
The flop came and Hemingway bet. Zamani called.
The turn was the . Hemingway bet again. Zamani called.
The river was the and Hemingway slowed down and checked. Zamani took the opportunity to bet and Hemingway called.
"Wheel," Zamani said, showing
Hemingway mucked his hand.
| Benjamin Zamani | 5,600,000 | 570,000 |
| Jared Hemingway | 1,100,000 | -570,000 |
Sunday, June 4, 2017 1:50 AM Local Time
Jared Hemingway Doubles Through Benjamin Zamani
Jared Hemingway raised from the button and was called by Benjamin Zamani in the big blind.
The flop came and Zamani check-called a bet from Hemingway.
The turn brought the and Zamani led out with a bet. Hemingway called.
The completed the board and Zamani bet again. Hemingway raised and was all in. Zamani called.
Hemingway then tabled for a full house and took down the hand after Zamani flashed a flush before mucking his hand.
| Benjamin Zamani | 5,030,000 | -1,120,000 |
| Jared Hemingway | 1,670,000 | 1,120,000 |
Sunday, June 4, 2017 1:44 AM Local Time
Jared Hemingway Gets Dangerously Short
Jared Hemingway raised from the button. Benjamin Zamani raised from the big blind. Hemingway called and the two took a flop of . Zamani bet, Hemingway raised and Zamani called.
The turn was the and both players checked.
On the river, Zamani bet and Hemingway called.
Hemingway was about to turn up his hand when Zamani announced, "Full house." He showed his and Hemingway tossed his cards across the table into the muck.
| Benjamin Zamani | 6,150,000 | 650,000 |
| Jared Hemingway | 550,000 | -650,000 |
Sunday, June 4, 2017 1:41 AM Local Time
Benjamin Zamani Draws First Blood Heads Up
Benjamin Zamani raised from the button and Jared Hemingway called from the big blind.
Hemingway led out on the flop and Zamani called.
The turn was the and Hemingway led again. Zamani raised and Hemingway called.
On the river, Hemingway bet and Zamani called again.
"Flush," Heminway said showing the .
"No good," Zamani responded. He showed the and with his better flush he scooped the pot.
| Benjamin Zamani | 5,500,000 | 400,000 |
| Jared Hemingway | 1,200,000 | -400,000 |
Sunday, June 4, 2017 1:36 AM Local Time
Heads-Up Chip Counts
| Benjamin Zamani | 5,100,000 | 700,000 |
| Jared Hemingway | 1,600,000 | 100,000 |
Sunday, June 4, 2017 1:35 AM Local Time
Alex Ferrari Eliminated in 3rd Place ($103,471)
Jared Hemingway called from the button before Alex Ferrari moved all in for 190,000 from the small blind. Benjamin Zamani called from the big blind and Hemingway called.
The two live players then checked down the board of before all three players tabled their cards.
Hemingway:
Zamani:
Ferrari:
Hemingway would end up taking half the pot with two pair for the high and Zamani the low with a live three five.
For his third place effort, Ferrari will walk away with a very respectful $103,471 payday.
| Alex Ferrari | 0 | -900,000 |
Sunday, June 4, 2017 1:23 AM Local Time
Benjamin Zamani Pulling Away
Jared Hemingway raised and was called by Benjamin Zamani from the big blind.
The flop came down and Zamani bet. Hemingway raised and Zamani called.
The turn was the and Zamani bet again. Hemingway called.
The river was the and Zamani bet a third time. Hemingway called again and mucked upon seeing Zamani's for a straight and low.
| Benjamin Zamani | 4,500,000 | 1,950,000 |
| Jared Hemingway | 1,600,000 | -900,000 |
Sunday, June 4, 2017 1:13 AM Local Time
Jared Hemingway Scoops Alex Ferrari
Action kicked off with a raise from Hemingway. Alex Ferrari called. The flop came and Ferrari checked to Hemingway who bet. Ferrari called.
The turn was the and Ferrari checked a second time. Hemingway bet and Ferrari opted to put in a check-raise. Hemingway called.
The river was the and after a check from Ferrari, Hemingway bet. Ferrari though for a moment, then called. Hemingway showed for a flush and a low and that was enough to take down both sides of the pot.
| Jared Hemingway | 2,500,000 | 250,000 |
| Alex Ferrari | 1,550,000 | -500,000 |
Sunday, June 4, 2017 1:05 AM Local Time
Level 30 started
Level: 30
Blinds: 100000/200000
Ante: 0
Sunday, June 4, 2017 1:05 AM Local Time
Three-Handed Chip Counts
| Benjamin Zamani | 2,550,000 | 550,000 |
| Jared Hemingway | 2,250,000 | -550,000 |
| Alex Ferrari | 2,050,000 | 0 |