Exciting Shake-Up in Week 18 of WSOP Poker League: Cy Frederick Emerges Victorious and Matt McGinnis Climbs to 3rd Place on Season Leaderboard
This season has shattered participation records in the poker league, with an unprecedented number of players vying for a chance to win a coveted $10k WSOP Main Event Seat. With only two weeks remaining in our intense 20-week season, the excitement is at an all-time high. We currently have 14 players who are poised to potentially catch up to or surpass the current top 9 contenders in the leaderboard next week. Additionally, three more players still have a shot at securing their place with strong finishes in the final two weeks. In total, 26 of our remaining eligible members are still in the running to compete in the prestigious WSOP Main Event this July. With such a competitive field, it’s anyone’s game to win, except for Ray Mancini, who has established a strong position. The top 3 players may also have a favorable chance, but the complex calculations and hypothetical scenarios make it difficult to determine their exact standing.
These memorable hands showcased the intense competition and unpredictability that defines the WSOP Poker League. As the season nears its climax, the excitement continues to build, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the final outcomes and the ultimate winner of the $10k WSOP Main Event Seat.
At the feature table at 800/1600 blinds Cy Frederick Maher was all in for 12,500 after Mo opened. Mo called and Cy turned over AA to MO’s 55. A double for Cy!
A HUGE Hand for Cy with quad nines!
Austin Fowler (who strangely resembled Jacob Naumann this week) was all in and Billy McPhillips called for less and held for a double up!
Andra Zachow was out 9th after a failed semi-bluff vs Matt McGinnis that she has regretted not jamming pre or folding for days.
Matty Ice McGinnis’ JJ>Chrissy’s AK.
Chrissy Holubeck 8th
Clive Gavin’s KT<Dave Bennett’s 6T
Clive Gavin out 7th
Double up for Karl Man through Jacob Naumann (playing for Austin)
Evan Vancavage A9>Jake Naumann A7
Jake out 6th
Matty Ice woke up with KK after Karl jammed.
Karl Man 5th
A double for Cy Frederick through Dave Bennett
And another double for Cy through Matty Ice!
And again! Through Dave.
Dave Bennett<Evan Vancavage
Dave out 6th!
Matty Ice>Evan Vancavage for heaps, Evan was now short.
Evan Vancavage 3rd
Cy Frederick wins it! Matty Ice 2nd!
The final table in order of finish was:
1. Cy Frederick
2. Matty “Ice” McGinnis
3. Evan Vancavage
4. Dave Bennett
5. Karl Man
6. Austin Fowler (Jake Naumann subbing)
7. Clive Gavin
8. Chrissy Holubeck
9. Andra Zachow
We have two weeks left of the Spring League! This is going to be a toss up until the end for most of the seats!
Members: make sure you check the stats/ask if you are unsure about qualifying-you must play 17/20 weeks, 3 of the last 5 weeks, have a max of 6 subs and, if a team, each member must have played at least 5 weeks!
