Eventually Scott Blumstein moved ahead of Hesp to move in front, with those two each building big stacks to position themselves well when play resumes tomorrow night.
After a two-day pause, they’ll return on Thursday to begin the final table, with this year’s champion due to be crowned on Saturday.Ĭhristian Pham had the chip lead to start Day 7, but slipped early before busting in 19th in a hand versus Benjamin Pollak.Īfter that several players took turns enjoying the chip lead, including Dan Ott, Jack Sinclair, and the colorful John Hesp. That’s where Day 7 of the 2017 World Series of Poker Main Event played out, with 27 players - all that was left from 7,221 who started - eventually working their way down to the final nine.
Monday provided numerous exciting moments from the Brasilia room of the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino.
