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The Venetian: January 1 - 4, 2026

Wang Straightened Out by Ypma

Created (1/2/2026 10:05:48 PM by Anthony Thompson)
 
 

 

Photo: Michael Wang

There was all-in action preflop between three-time bracelet winner Michael Wang from the hijack and John Ypma from the big blind, with Wang holding the effective stack.

Michael Wang:
John Ypma:

Wang was ahead, holding the better made hand, and the flop didn’t change much.

However, the dealer then turned the and followed with the on the river, giving Ypma a straight to eliminate Wang.

John Ypma - 230,000
Michael Wang - 0