The WSOP Paradise Super Main Event with a $25,000 buy-in has accumulated a historic total prize pool of $72,275,000, placing it among the richest poker events ever held. However, the main focus shifted to a controversial multi-all-in action where James Caputo inadvertently mucked his cards. Ryan Depaulo, a representative of CoinPoker, recorded the entire moment on video, providing irrefutable evidence of the events.
The Disputed Play
As often happens in these cases, confusion initially reigned, and a heated exchange of opinions ensued about what had occurred. A large audience surrounded the table as the participants raised their voices in discussion.
The atmosphere was quite chaotic at first, to the extent that many at the table were unaware of the precise betting order. Some supported Ryan and others the opponent seated to his left. Most surprisingly, Caputo had already committed 1,175,000 chips to the pot without even seeing the flop.
Emotions ran high after the action, which likely caused Caputo to lose his composure and exclaim:
"Fuck you all!" "The disorientation got to him, but he did fold, Martin," commented Depaulo. "I'm sorry about what happened, man. It's tough for you, but you mucked your hand."
Ryan Depaulo Records the Entire Incident
"I didn't muck," Caputo replied. "Why don't we check the video?"
Fortunately, Ryan Depaulo, a representative of CoinPoker, had filmed the entire sequence, proving beyond doubt that Caputo had indeed mucked. The footage shows that Caputo possibly did not fully understand the proper procedure in that situation.
Depaulo is heard clearly declaring "All-in." Immediately afterward, James Caputo said "Call," before Andre Moreira announced another all-in for 3,000,000. Caputo thought for a few moments and threw his cards toward the dealer, sending them into the muck.
Ryan had K♣ K♠ and was a huge favorite against Moreira's J♠ J♣. The kings held up, and Depaulo took down a massive pot.
After sharing the video, Depaulo posted on X:
"Crystal clear. And the table hates me? Ridiculous. There was an open, call, raise, call, we shove 1.1. A drunk player calls, then 3 million all-in, and here's the video. The opponent didn't understand the side pots, but he definitely mucked. Still waiting for those apologies."
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Prize Money in the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event
The bubble of the $25,000 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event has also burst. Rob Cowen and Aylar Lie busted simultaneously on the bubble and shared the min-cash of $50,000.
Ryan Depaulo made it into the money, although he finished in 320th place. He wasn't alone, as Daniel Negreanu was also eliminated before the session concluded.
Day 3 Update of the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event
In total, 94 players advanced from Day 2b and will join the 108 who survived Day 2a. On Day 3, the field will combine for the first time. A clear chip leader stands out: Martin Kabrhel, with 22,675,000 chips.
Other notable stacks include Jean-Noel Thorel (20,950,000), Faraz Jaka (17,100,000), Jesse Lonis (16,800,000), and Alex Theologis (15,800,000). The 202 survivors are competing for the $10,000,000 top prize and the coveted bracelet.
