2024 WSOP: From 17:1 Underdog to WSOP Champion; Daniel Sepiol Defies Odds to Win His First Bracelet in Event #23: $1500 Shootout No Limit Holdem ($305489)
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- RUPAM THAKURJune 10, 2024
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ShareTweetWhatsAppThe poker world held its breath as Daniel Sepiol (cover image) stared down a seemingly impossible chip deficit at the heads-up stage of the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Event #23: $1,500 Shootout No Limit Hold’em. But what happened next would become the stuff of WSOP legend.
Under the electric atmosphere of the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, Sepiol, a former circuit ring victor, orchestrated an awe-inspiring comeback against Robert Natividad, turning a daunting 17:1 chip disadvantage into a historic victory, bagging his first-ever WSOP bracelet and a handsome $305,849 cash prize just six months after his stunning $5.28 Million win at the WPT World Championship.
Even with the sting of letting the bracelet slip through his grasp after his seemingly unsurmountable heads-up lead, Natividad walked away with a career-high$203,889 in second place.
The final duel had spectators on the edge of their seats. With each hand, Sepiol chipped away at Natividad’s lead, demonstrating the grit and determination that have propelled him to the top echelons of the poker world. Even the sting of a massive bluff gone wrong couldn’t deter Sepiol. “It doesn’t feel good, especially when you just bluffed off your entire stack,” he admitted later, “but I kind of, like, played my stack that was in front of me and just tried to make the best decisions.”
This win marks Sepiol’s second major triumph in 2024, following his victory at the PGT High Roller Event #3 in April. With his live tournament earnings now soaring to a staggering $7,223,860, Sepiol is solidifying his position as one of the rising poker stars of his generation. This victory also marks his 104th WSOP cash, with total WSOP earnings of $642,102.
Congrats to Daniel Sepiol on winning his first WSOP gold bracelet tonight in Event 23: $1,500 SHOOTOUT NLH!
Event Recap:https://t.co/YfQz8NsYNEpic.twitter.com/7lgvDGy0IL
— WSOP – World Series of Poker (@WSOP) June 10, 2024
“It feels amazing, man,” Sepiol shared after his emotional victory, clutching his coveted bracelet. “I’ve been chasing this for years.”
Sepiol’s journey through the initial rounds was smoother sailing. “My first two tables both were smooth, and I ran good,” he recounted. “I had a big chip stack when we were short-handed, and it was kind of cruise.”
When asked about his celebration plans, Sepiol, still brimming with enthusiasm, said, “Too much poker to celebrate right now. I’ll be playing the $25K tomorrow—that’s about it.”
But it was the heart-stopping finale, broadcast to a global audience, that truly cemented his place in poker history. The $1,500 buy-in tournament attracted 1,534 entrants, generating a hefty prize pool of $2,047,890. All 160 players who conquered their first shootout table and advanced to Day 2 crossed the money line, each securing their share of the winnings in this high-stakes showdown.
The first two days of the tournament featured a gripping shootout-style format, demanding players to outlast all other opponents at their table to advance before transitioning to the traditional freezeout. Among the combatants, Indian poker sensation Sriharsha Doddapaneni showcased his skills by winning his first table with a hefty stack of 225,000 chips. However, Day 2 proved challenging, and despite a valiant effort, Doddapaneni fell in 26th place with $6,243 (~₹5.21 Lakhs), marking his second cash finish of the series following a commendable performance inEvent #5.
Sriharsha DoddapaneniSeveral prominent poker luminaries, including Scott Seiver, Maria Ho, Espen Jorstad, Joe McKeehen, Erick Lindgren, Landon Tice, and Rainer Kempe, echoed Doddapaneni’s initial success. They, too, conquered their initial tables but found their journeys halted on Day 2, each pocketing $6,243.
As the tournament progressed to its climax on the third and final day, 16 skilled players emerged from Day 2’s fray. This elite group included seasoned bracelet winners like Darius Samual, Scott Ball, Jeremy Ausmus, Daniel Strelitz, and Vitor Dzivielevski. Transitioning from the shootout format, Day 3 unfolded in the more familiar rhythm of a traditional tournament, heightening the stakes and drama.
The opening levels of Day 3 saw a flurry of eliminations: Kyriakos Papadopoulos (11th for $22,750), Elia Ahmadian (12th for $18,362), Brad Albrinck (13th for $18,362), Matthew Rosen (14th for $15,027), Vitor Dzivielevski (15th for $15,027), and Alexander Farahi (16th for $15,027) all fell out in the opening levels.
Darius Samual became the unfortunate final table bubble boy, finishing in tenth place for $22,750. His departure followed a dramatic hand where his collided with Robert Natividad’s dominating , ending his run and setting the stage for the thrilling final table battle that ensued.
Final Table Chip Counts
- Daniel Strelitz – 8,600,000
- Robert Natividad – 7,100,000
- James Davidson – 5,200,000
- Jeremy Ausmus – 3,600,000
- Richard Dixon – 3,400,000
- Daniel Sepiol – 3,300,000
- Scott Ball – 3,000,000
- Aaron Pinson – 2,300,000
- Sean Ragozzini – 2,200,000 Final Table Recap
The final table kicked off with high-stakes drama as Aaron Pinson was the first to depart, landing in ninth. Robert Natividad, wielding the formidable – a pair of aces – ousted Pinson, who bravely contested with .
Aaron PinsonRobert Natividad continued his streak, eliminating Scott Ball in eighth place. In a nail-biting flip, Ball’s succumbed to Natividad’s , with the board granting Natividad a robust two-pair.
Sean Ragozzini, struggling as the short stack, saw his final table journey end in seventh place when his couldn’t stand against Jeremy Ausmus’ . The board rolled out , handing Ausmus the winning full house.
Despite climbing the payout ladder, Richard Dixon met his match and was dispatched in sixth place by Daniel Strelitz. Dixon’s all-in shove with was called by Strelitz’s , and the river on the board dealt Dixon a crushing blow, favouring Strelitz with a pair of eights.
The table dynamics shifted as the former bracelet winner, Daniel Strelitz, bowed out in fifth, running his into Daniel Sepiol’s stronger .
The action didn’t slow down; Jeremy Ausmus was next to go, thanks to Daniel Sepiol. In a gutsy move, Sepiol shoved from the small blind and Ausmus, holding , called. The board favoured Sepiol with two-pair, sending Ausmus packing in fourth.
James Davidson, entering three-handed play as the short stack, found a brief respite by doubling up but was ultimately taken down by Robert Natividad. Davidson’s was no match for Natividad’s , and the board confirmed his exit.
As the final duel commenced, Robert Natividad brandished a commanding over two-to-one chip lead. The tables seemed set for his victory, particularly after he astutely sniffed out and squashed Daniel Sepiol’s daring bluff with a mere third pair. This critical move plunged Sepiol into a precarious seventeen-to-one chip disadvantage, tilting the odds heavily in Natividad’s favour.
Robert NatividadJust when Natividad appeared poised to claim his first bracelet, the fickle fortunes of poker intervened. A dramatic river card miraculously revived Sepiol’s chances, flipping the momentum dramatically.
What followed was a high-octane exchange of pots, with the lead oscillating between the two determined competitors. Through a series of gutsy plays and nerve-wracking moments, Sepiol clawed back from the brink to not only even the playing field but eventually seize the chip lead. This thrilling seesaw battle kept the suspense razor-sharp until the final hand was dealt.
The grand finale saw Robert Natividad five-bet shoving on a flop with in a bold bluff. Daniel Sepiol called with , holding the top pair. The turn and river held, sealing Sepiol’s victory and relegating Natividad to a commendable second place.
Daniel SepiolFinal Table Results (USD)
- Daniel Sepiol – $305,849
- Robert Natividad – $203,889
- James Davidson – $148,196
- Jeremy Ausmus – $109,071
- Daniel Strelitz – $81,298
- Richard Dixon – $61,380
- Sean Ragozzini – $46,948
- Scott Ball – $36,385
- Aaron Pinson – $28,577 Content & Images Courtesy: World Series of Poker
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