This final table is still one of my all time favorites. Production quality is top notch. Tons of swings. Some great plays, some pure melt downs. Interesting, entertaining personalities. Lon and Norm being the best. Just so happy to watch this again.

@darylmixan8170

7 ай бұрын

It truely was!

@mrsillyclips

7 ай бұрын

The tilts and the hands were top notch on this one! I agree

@nodythova8543

7 ай бұрын

The close intimate setting of bennys was the best also. Wish they went back to that

@rogeeeferrari

6 ай бұрын

Agree, my fave as well, from the first hand it was pure entertainment...

@masterboytothemax1599

6 ай бұрын

Donkey luckbox table. No skill and all luck.

How could you not love Dannemann?? What a guy. Reactionless as he spikes a tourney saving river. unreal

@KrnRnner

7 ай бұрын

can you please timestamp this specific hand? i'm too lazy to search for it, lol

@Oheeeoh

7 ай бұрын

Dannemann was the best story of the 2005 WSOP by a mile. Gotta love it when people win while having fun. He crushed it in the T.O.C. tourney from this year as well.

@darylmixan8170

7 ай бұрын

Amazing person. That's why it probably stung Phil Hellmuth the most when Danneman spoke up to him in the Tournament of Champions.

@joshdavis4128

7 ай бұрын

54:37 @@KrnRnner

@alvolleyball1056

7 ай бұрын

he's a sucker,,,, totally got big brothered by Hachem

PASS THE SHUGAH!!! Absolutely loved this tournament and love Hachem. Almost 20 years later and he's barely aged. Thank you so much for posting this!

I really miss Lon McEachern and Norman Chad doing poker commentary

@darylmixan8170

7 ай бұрын

You don't like hipster announcers who have to talk and talk about analysis while they can see both player's hole cards? And they either think the audience are either fools or try to show their intelligence by going in depth about new age strategy. Oh yeah, and they have to mention in every conceivable way a player in the hand has a 'blocker'

@benj7911

7 ай бұрын

@@darylmixan8170lol I feel this. Can’t watch this shit anymore. Miss these daysb

@TyeGuy5

2 ай бұрын

The goats of poker commentary!!

@TyeGuy5

2 ай бұрын

The goats of poker commentary!!

The production value that ESPN would give is legendary

@darylmixan8170

7 ай бұрын

@elAndy23 people always credit the boom to "The Moneymaker effect" that's not the case... It was ESPN's coverage, it could have been anybody, If Sam Farha calls the bluff and wins, history is almost the same... Moneymaker just made it more marketable... He was a young, Joe 6 pack American. What won the most from Chris's victory was Poker Stars and online poker.

@Mike-qo4kp

7 ай бұрын

Crazy this was nearly 20 years ago feels like yesterday..

@darthvader3347

7 ай бұрын

@@Mike-qo4kp Do you know how to say shark in Spanish?!

@Mike-qo4kp

7 ай бұрын

@@darthvader3347 chark LoL I wonder what happened to humberto brenes

@darthvader3347

7 ай бұрын

@@Mike-qo4kp he is retired living in Miami saw him the other day having coffee and pastry at a local bakery Great people

I had forgotten about Lazar's complete implosion; at least he admits it at the end.

@markshore5324

6 ай бұрын

I remember he had Ace 10. Flop came ace, ace, something. TURN or STREET would have had Quad Aces!!! Ahhhh!!!

@225Florida

3 ай бұрын

Snap called the all in with K9 for over 1/3rd of his chips then did the same with Q10 off the next hand. He must've had work early in the morning.

@sillysamson4268

Ай бұрын

@@markshore5324 38 mins to see that hand

And Hasham has become a great representative of poker everywhere. Lived the dream.

It's fantastic to watch these again. Such compelling players to watch.

3:02 lol. that hand with Mikey is legendary. Poker lore at it's highest. KK vs AA... then the flop, and the run out... LEGENDARY HAND

@topesmcgoat

7 ай бұрын

You could see his expression change after that hand and the Andrew black hand. The classic MM blowup was brewing and it showed.

Joe Hachem with the greatest final table performance of all-time!

Never seen someone tilt so hard as lazar after folding quads

@darylmixan8170

7 ай бұрын

Calls an All-in with Q-10 off, sees Black's hand and says "ahawe" like he got massively coolered in the MAIN... He must have put Andrew Black on J-10.

These are wonderfully nostalgic. I used to wait all week to watch the new episodes on a tube TV. I don’t know how I ever watched them without knowing the blind levels/stack sizes/pot size….

Scott Lazar's blowup I think was one of the most iconic in WSOP history

@antzooma

7 ай бұрын

no one really remembers it there were worse blowups than this

@darylmixan8170

7 ай бұрын

@antzooma Andrew Black that same year, starting as the huge chip leader with 10 to go in a very inexperienced field.

@darylmixan8170

7 ай бұрын

@antzooma Lazar's calls vs All-ins with K-9 and Q-10 were just silly... He blames that A-5 (quads) but after the flop, 3 players with that board, not many chips are going in... He's acting like he's gonna rake huge chips in that spot.

@darylmixan8170

7 ай бұрын

@antzooma "you wanna gamble, I'll gamble wit ya!" Sees his behind with Q-10, "awhh!" Like he's been massively coolered. That's probably the worst final table pre-flop call in the history of the final table.

@usernamesrlamo

7 ай бұрын

Black hardly blew up. He got Dannielman all in being a 75% favorite for what would have been a massive chip lead. Black got quite unlucky.

Norm's commentary on this broadcast was particularly savage. 😂 Also, I know Dannenmann got lucky, but what a class act.

The final table come back from Hachem was incredible. That final table was incredible! Everybody was a class act. I'm so happy to see this again. And Raymer's run in 2004 and 2005 was second to none!

@HamSandwich-xk3om

7 ай бұрын

I don't think Matusow gets enough credit for getting so far 4 years in a row. He was definitely tv gold as well

@StephenLella

7 ай бұрын

@@HamSandwich-xk3om some of his reads were absolutely spot on. That is his poker superpower, for sure.

@HamSandwich-xk3om

7 ай бұрын

@@StephenLella yeah, I didn't realize at the time, but rewatching these shows he definitely had an ability to sniff out bluffs, it just so happens a lot of semi bluffs got there

Of all the recent WSOP main event winners, Hachem has by far been the best ambassador for the game after his win.

These old final tables were so much more entertaining then the click bots of today

This is my first time watching this (18 years later) & I binged all 7 days! Without looking up the winner, I really wanted Dannenmann to win, but if he lost to anyone, I’m glad it was Hachem. Two Class Acts! I’m just happy the Sheik guy didn’t make the Final Table! Guy just seems to wake up angry. I’ve always liked Poker (specifically Hold em’) & I usually play monthly with my friends, but these videos have given me a whole new appreciation & love for the game! I always play Hold Em’ Bonus when I go to AC & Vegas, but that’s only against the Dealer. I now wanna play on an actual table..

That boy really called with Q hi and said I’ll give you a gamble 😂😂😂

This is degrees better than livestream poker content

What a gentleman was Steve D.! Your attitude, decency and respect for the game of Poker and players was fabulous. 🥂

Poker needs more Dannenmann's.

I still haven't made it through the 23 main event on my DVR but here I am watching these epic older videos. Where they took the time to edit down everything to make an awesome story. Where now it just seems they turn the cameras on and just let it roll.. no effort in the editing room anymore.

@pushthepot

7 ай бұрын

i completely agree. the production value alone brought thousands of players to play the MAIN EVENT, not just play poker. i wish they still did it like this so bad

@CrazeeAdam

7 ай бұрын

And what's the fun in watching every single hand? Like, I get there's some interest, but it can go so slow sometimes.. And there's no real story imo

This was the GREATEST FINAL TABLE ever. It finished the two-coolest gentleman in Poker. I seen Joe Hachem, 2005 World Series of Poker Champion, on the Tonight Show with Marischa Hatigay. That was the most interesting Tonight Show in history. Ausie, Ausie, Ausie 7 of Clubs/3 of Spades!!! Mark.

Lazar with a huge meltdown

Wow, incredible first hand... With Lazar, repeating "it's up to the Gods !" and having this rollercoaster of emotions... He resurrected from the dead ^^ Poor Matusow !

MAN! Lazar was on total tilt after that missed Quad hand... great example of why you should leave the table for a few mins when you are on tilt!

Kanter has to be one of the luckiest people I've ever seen. At least from the hands we saw during this =/

so much better than having to wait a whole week for another episode, bring on 06 Poker Go

Probably the first WSOP ME FT that I watched. Both Hachem and Dannenmann absolute class acts.

this wsop 2005 was really great. amazing to see the old tourneys.

For me, this final table, I have enjoyed the most

It's insane how much better people play now.. like ridiculously insane lol .. blessings all

I love Joe Hachem and his family🇱🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸❤🤍💙💚🙏

Joe played so well.

Is anyone going to talk about the guy who put up both hands for a high five when mattesau hit his set and mike left both hands hanging 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

This is great way to start the final table, where both hands that was ahead before the flop has won. The best was against Mike.

That first hand was epic!

There's nothing like the world series!

oldies but goldies of poker for me....

Lazar. What not to do.

Joe played the final table perfectly. He let everyone else knock each other around and pounced when he needed to.

Call , I’ll give you a gamble . Greatest line in poker history given the context

What was that 3 bet by A. Black when he flopped a set of 5's against Kantar? Did he not want the rest of Aaron's chips?

@HopyHop1

7 ай бұрын

I think he didn't want to see a club. If a club came that didn't pair the board he'd lose to any flush and would have a hard time getting more chips from Kanter. There were also many cards that would complete straights. Also, Kanter might have called Black with top pair if he put Black on a draw.

@HopyHop1

7 ай бұрын

There were many scare cards that could have slowed down the action on the turn. The 3, 6, 8, and 9 cards complete straights. Any club completes a flush draw. An ace or queen on the turn would be an overcard to Kanter's pair.

Lazar with the Andy black blow up And kanter running like Jaime gold

@HopyHop1

7 ай бұрын

Did Andy Black blow up? It seemed to me that he was unlucky and was losing hands to draw outs.

1:14:47 that 7 and a 1/2 million dollars looks incredible.

Fun to relive these

I remember watching this Danneman made it fun to watch .

This could be the greatest main event to date.

From Ronald McDonald to Hannibal lector😂... Norman Chad=epic commentator... Kudos to you sir

Hachem all in at the 1 hour mark with less than 3 million...wow

all in every hand 😂

Gotta feel for Andy Black. He got sucked on out quite a bit, truly unlucky.

Mr. Lazar, I know it's unlikely that you'll see this message. But I'm proud of you. Addiction is such a struggle that a lot of people have trouble understanding. And I hope you are continuing to be well.

Man Lazar's snap call with K9s basically paved the way for Hachem winning the whole thing. If he folds to Joe's shove who knows if Hachem ever doubles up and goes on to win.

Matusow wins a million $ in Poker and says there is no justice 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@yuhyuhtheindigo7085

5 ай бұрын

I mean he did get coolered 3 separate times when he was ahead. That’s brutal for anybody

Mike just learned what happen'a when you try to bluff a bingo hand on a poker table.

Peter eastgate and joe hachem are my top 2 winners..

Poor mike 😂

Joe Hachem's chant when his wins a hand is the most annoying thing of all time.

Like Mike say im agree after playd over 20 years No justice in poker.But this my opinion it s so fun when it a good day or year 😊ive been more unlucky in my life then in poker and ive lost many times to runner runner and 1-5% Hands but still more unlucky in life sadly but had some real good days to😅and some people always have it worse that i use to think when ive really beat in life greetings cz 75 Shadow Sk8 life long drug addict and stu Ungar fan Norway ✌🏻💯

The first hand 🤣

I love watching this shows

@skatedurr

7 ай бұрын

same

1:02:33 kills me every time 😂😂😂 the calmest all in I’ve ever witnessed Re raise: 🥴 All in S’cuse me? All in …. call 😂

When i was a rookie i won all the time then the worst happened to me i learned the game and haven't won since lol😂 God bless y'all in Jesus name Amen ❤️🙏

@MichaelJamesActually

7 ай бұрын

Matusow learned that lesson.

19:00 geez he looks like andy black from that angle.

It isn’t poker playing it’s just an all-in preflop fest like some carnival game

@Mrck40

7 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same!

what happened to the day 6 video?

27:40 imagine if Joe did call Kanter's raise...

Imagine Dannenman's friend Jerry, spent a hail mary $5,000 and got $2,125,000 back!! Not a bad return on your investment 😄

I can dodge bullets,baby!ty

I know this is old but how the hell do they NEVER EVER NEVER mention blinds?????

@pushthepot

7 ай бұрын

they show them at the beginning. the levels are so long and the structure is so good it doesnt matter.

@jamison59

7 ай бұрын

They show the blinds on the screen every time they increase

@CrazeeAdam

7 ай бұрын

The levels and blinds are shown at the top of the screen usually from time to time.

I can't believe Black bet/three-bet a set on that flop with the 55. What a horrible waste. With as aggressive as Kanter was I would've flat-called 100%. Let him go nuts on the turn.

@HopyHop1

7 ай бұрын

I think he didn't want to see a club. If a club came that didn't pair the board he'd lose to any flush and would have a hard time getting more chips from Kanter. There were also many cards that would complete straights.

@jaxsenthomas859

3 ай бұрын

​@@HopyHop1he even mentioned it was a big pot. He was happy taking it down with no chance of kanter drawing to a club. He cant see that kanter didnt have them but he had to be thinking he did. I mean i can see why he should have bleed him dry but i also understand why he didnt. One chance in a lifetime for most humans to be there, u dont want to leave anything at chance.

May have watched this twice today

Matusow making the FT was awesome. The lone seasoned pro, and a colorful personality.

That A6 of Steve vs Andy's T9 is still one of the most devastating hands I've ever seen. The look on Andy's face when the A hits the river- just nauseating. It was pure meltdown for Black after that--we've all been there. Most devastating ever has to be Affleck's AA vs Duhamel's JJ where Duhamel rivers the straight. Also super gross.

I think if no ace shows on lazars folded A5 then he doesn't blow up. it's happened to me and i felt like it owed me so i would gamble afterwards.

Lazar went on tilt the fastest I've ever seen. Didn't keep his ace then Tilty McTiltface

If I was putting together my dream final table, Dannenmann would be on it. I might be able to get heads up with him and sprinkle some fairy dust speech play on him to call when I got the nuts.

I called the king coming at 1:03:24. My reasoning was cuz the 77s in the previous hand just one the flip so the pockets would lose this time. So I said I feel a king coming on the turn. I thought it was pretty cool.

1:26:38 respectful + alpha move

Barch’s wife looks like an absolute beez jfc. Imagine seeing that look at 1:06:55

hachem in the last hand inducing the shove is masterful

The kiddy game is Down the Street Down the street

Kanter is such a donk. That all in 5 bet with K5 was horrendous

No day 6?

45:31 we all been there....

Matusow acts like he's the victim of the worst bad beat ever when he's only a 60-40 favorite post flop lol

Matusow should not have played such crappy hands at the Final Table. He shoulda played "Small Ball"...

Terrible re-raise on the flop by Andy Black in that hand against Kantor when he flopped bottom set against Kantor's top pair. He should have slowed played that hand....no way is Kantor raising that hand with a flush draw (which his the only hand that Black could have been afraid to be up against). He let Kantor get off easy with that re-raise to 5 mil.

This is why you don't celebrate before the turn...

47:35 comment what you think Black calls with here..

@rupertbob1463

2 ай бұрын

my guess even though it seems very unlikely is AhKh. He could just call 3b pre when suited, raise flop as it looks so fos, although the flop raise would be the most confusing part of the hand. Check back turn with TPTK + NFD as he fears no river(he's already dead to AA and KK) and then just calling river thinking likely hands are bluffs or hands that beat him or tie. I dont think he can have a slow played AA as he's missing value against the 6 AKs KAnter could have and only losing to 3 KKs. He' probably just gets AA it in pre anyway. ...or having rewatched it, he possibly had something like AhTh, and raised flop as it would be so difficult for Kanter to continue with anything less than a K. He then checked back when he turned a flush draw and on river made a crying call with A high getting 6 1/2 to 1 . If he had AK he would snap the river or raise and not look so pained

"I knew he didn't have anything!!!" Uh Mike that's 2 overs and a gutter. Doubt Matusow even know he was a mere 60/40 favorite there, takes a normal loss acts like the world is against him.

2006 tomorrow?!?

7:31 was a vibe

@aheroictaxidriver3180

7 ай бұрын

My world now revolves around Mike Matusow.

The play of Kanter and Dannenmann just shows how much luck plays into poker. They played poorly yet made it very far just by getting lucky.

I dont think Mike was smiling on the way out.

After watching them play, l see how they got to the final table,pure luck % 80 ; skill %20

So funny how Mike truely believes these crazy, unlucky circumstances happen to him the most in tournaments (like he gets coolered or gets bad beat) Everybody in that tournament ran into coolers/bad beats... Mike got very lucky and was on the giving end of more coolers and bad beats than 99% of players innthat tournament.

@El.Espartano

7 ай бұрын

You are a right. All these players were extremely lucky to made it with more than 5 thousands players in the tournament. But in the final table he got unlucky. He played much better than many winners of the tournament. He would have never gone all in with A6 with a 9 on the flop like the guy in the second place did just with one pair. And what about the donkey Kanter…

@darylmixan8170

7 ай бұрын

@El.Espartano Even worse, Scott Lazar's calls!! With Kanter, that's how poker was played back then, Power Poker, I know they are bad shoves, but in his defense those were pretty good shoves for his skill level, he's not going to outplay or get reads on guys on the turn or river. The one element that is lost for all these hands, is they show 30 minutes of hands for 14 hours of play, he could have been tight tight etc, and thought he could get a fold etc.

Someone please give him a box of tissues, cause he's about to cry.