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2018 WSOP International Circuit The Star Sydney

AU$880 Short Deck
Day: 1
Event Info

2018 WSOP International Circuit The Star Sydney

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
kj
Prize
37,152 AUD
Event Info
Buy-in
880 AUD
Entries
172
Level Info
Level
27
Blinds
25,000 / 50,000
Ante
5,000

AU$880 Short Deck

Day 1 Completed

Easy Game for Robert Sutherand - Wins The First World Series of Poker Short Deck Event for $37,152

Level 27 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante
Robert Sutherland - 2018 WSOP International Circuit The Star Sydney $880 Short Deck Winner
Robert Sutherland - 2018 WSOP International Circuit The Star Sydney $880 Short Deck Winner

It was a day of firsts here at the WSOPC The Star Sydney. This event marked the very first World Series of Poker Short Deck Hold'em Event. But not only that, it was Robert Sutherland's first time ever playing Short Deck Hold'em. In fact, until today he'd never even heard of the game.

"I didn't know what it was until I came across it today," Sutherland said about Short Deck Hold'em. "And, I'll tell you what, for someone who enjoys gambling, I could not have enjoyed myself more. It is a great game."

Along with that, this event also marked Sutherlands first World Series of Poker Circuit ring. Sutherland said that he won a satellite into the Main Event earlier in the week, but didn't make it past level 12. So instead, he hopped into the Short Deck event and fell in love with a brand new game.

"To be honest, a friend of mine from Brisbane actually said, It's like you're high on steroids. And I loved it," Sutherland explained. "I absolutely loved it."

For Sutherland it was pretty smooth sailing once, during the midway point of the day, he won a monster pot against Robert Harrison. Sutherland got Harrison to pay off a monster bet when he rivered a full house to crack Harrison's aces. The pot was the biggest in the tournament up to that point and he won it with his favorite hand — Queen-jack. From there, Sutherland had a clear path to victory, having nearly 10% of the chips in play with over 30 players left.

Final Table Results:

PlacePlayerPayout
1Robert Sutherland$37,152
2Kresimir Kardum$22,960
3Danny Park$16,527
4Constantine Harach$12,113
5Andrew Wheldon$9,035
6Nathan Zappia$6,857
7Natalia Rozova$5,292
8Jarryd Godena$4,151
9Chad Awerbuch$3,311

Sutherland employed an aggressive strategy at the final table, raising early and often and mostly having the good when he got caught. There were, of course, a few missteps and some learning errors, but by the end of it, Sutherland seemed to have a firm grasp on the game.

"I met someone in line who gave me some advice," Sutherland said of his strategy. "He said, Don't play your small cards. Don't play 'em. They're a waste of time. Wait for your position with the larger cards. I learned as I went. Several times I hit some bad luck but was lucky enough that the person that hit me didn't have as much as I had. After a while, I came up with my own way of playing the game I suppose."

In the end, Sutherland managed to take out half of his final table opponents, dispatching of Constantine Harach, Kresimir Kardum, Nathan Zappia, and Jarryd Godena as well. When heads-up play arrived, Kardum and Sutherland were both pretty even in chips, but they got all the money in with a giant flip for over 95% of the chips in play. Sutherland held pocket sixes and flopped a set against Kardum's ace-ten suited. Kardum didn't catch up and was just down to just over one big blind.

Robert Sutherland
Robert Sutherland

Kardum did manage to double back a few times, but he couldn't keep it up, Sutherland dispatched of him at the end holding king-jack against queen-seven to end the tournament. For his run Sutherland locked up the first place prize of $37,152 and a World Series of Poker Circuit ring.

In total, the event brought out 172 entries and re-entries with the likes of Jan Suchanek, Jeff Lisandro, Andy Lee, Warwick Mirzikinian, Dean Blatt, Jordan Westmorland, and Sam Khoueis all coming out to play to name a few. None of those players made it into the money. Only 18 players actually made it to the payouts with notables such as Jason Gray (17th - $1,845) and Chad Awerbuch (9th - $3,311) earning cashes.

That does it for our coverage of this event, but be sure to tune back in later as the $1,150 No-Limit Hold'em Monster Stack kicks off later in the day at 2:15 p.m. local time and Day 3 of the Main Event also starts up as well with players playing down from 27 players to a final table. PokerNews will be back to cover it all so make sure to check back in.

Tags: Andy LeeChad AwerbuchConstantine HarachDean BlattJan SuchanekJarryd GodenaJason GrayJordan WestmorlandKresimir KardumNathan ZappiaRobert HarrisonRobert SutherlandWarwick Mirzikinian

Kresimir Kardum Eliminated in 2nd Place ($22,960); Robert Sutherland Wins the First WSOP Short Deck Event ($37,152)

Level 27 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante
Kresimir Kardum
Kresimir Kardum

Kardum managed to double a few times getting it in blind against Sutherland, but on the last hand his luck finally ran out. Kardum shoved in blind on the button for 600,000 and Sutherland called blind.

Kresimir Kardum: {Q-Hearts}{7-Hearts}
Robert Sutherland: {K-Hearts}{J-Spades}

The board ran out {A-Diamonds}{K-Diamonds}{10-Spades}{8-Diamonds}{6-Hearts} and that would be the end for Kardum. He'll take home $22,960 for his run.

With that, Sutherland locked up his victory in the first WSOPC Short Deck event ever taking home $37,152 as his prize as well as his first World Series of Poker Circuit ring.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Robert Sutherland au
Robert Sutherland
4,300,000
100,000
100,000
Profile photo of Kresimir Kardum au
Kresimir Kardum
Busted

Tags: Kresimir KardumRobert Sutherland

Sutherland Gets Most of It

Level 27 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante

Kresimir Kardum raised to 150,000 before the flop. Robert Sutherland moved all in with a relatively even stack. Kardum called.

Kresimir Kardum: {A-Hearts}{10-Hearts}
Robert Sutherland: {6-Spades}{6-Hearts}

The board ran out {A-Hearts}{K-Clubs}{6-Diamonds}{Q-Clubs}{K-Hearts} and Sutherland made a full house allowing him to take most of the chips in play, leaving Kardum with less than 100,000.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Robert Sutherland au
Robert Sutherland
4,200,000
2,050,000
2,050,000
Profile photo of Kresimir Kardum au
Kresimir Kardum
75,000
-2,075,000
-2,075,000

Tags: Kresimir KardumRobert Sutherland

Danny Park Eliminated in 3rd Place ($16,527)

Level 27 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante
Danny Park
Danny Park

Kresimir Kardum opened to 125,000 on the button and Danny Park moved all in from the small blind for a bit over 700,000. Action folded back to Kardum who called.

Kresimir Kardum: {K-Spades}{J-Spades}
Danny Park: {J-Hearts}{10-Hearts}

The board ran out {A-Spades}{9-Hearts}{6-Diamonds}{A-Diamonds}{8-Diamonds} and Kardum held on with king-high to take down the pot.

Park takes home $16,527 for his run in the event.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Kresimir Kardum au
Kresimir Kardum
2,150,000
680,000
680,000
Profile photo of Danny Park ca
Danny Park
Busted

Tags: Danny ParkKresimir Kardum

Level: 27

Blinds: 25,000/50,000

Ante: 5,000

Park Doubles Through Sutherland Again

Level 26 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

Danny Park raised to 120,000 on the button and Robert Sutherland called in the small blind.

The flop was {Q-Spades}{Q-Diamonds}{9-Spades} and Sutherland led for 200,000. Park moved all in and Sutherland called.

Danny Park: {10-Diamonds}{10-Spades}
Robert Sutherland: {J-Diamonds}{9-Hearts}

The board completed with the {K-Spades} and the {Q-Hearts} securing the double up for Park.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Danny Park ca
Danny Park
1,420,000
720,000
720,000
Profile photo of Robert Sutherland au
Robert Sutherland
1,330,000
-770,000
-770,000

Tags: Danny ParkRobert Sutherland

Constantine Harach Eliminated in 4th Place ($12,113)

Level 26 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante
Constantine Harach
Constantine Harach

From the small blind, Robert Sutherland raised to 95,000. Constantine Harach shoved all in from the big blind for roughly 450,000. Sutherland called.

Robert Sutherland: {K-Spades}{Q-Hearts}
Constantine Harach: {K-Hearts}{J-Clubs}

The board came down {K-Diamonds}{10-Hearts}{8-Clubs}{6-Hearts}{A-Spades} and Harch didn't improve.

"Split pot!" Harach said, joking. But it wasn't a split pot. Harach was eliminated in 4th and collected $12,113 for his run in the event.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Robert Sutherland au
Robert Sutherland
1,850,000
500,000
500,000
Profile photo of Constantine Harach nz
Constantine Harach
Busted

Tags: Constantine HarachRobert Sutherland