The GREATEST Comeback in WSOP History!! 

Rate my play in the comments. This is without a doubt one of the craziest runs of my entire career... Hope you guys are enjoying the videos so far!

The greatest comeback in WSOP history belongs to Jack ‘Treetops’ Straus. On day 2 of the 1982 Main Event Straus shoved his entire stack, was called, and lost. But it wasn’t actually his entire stack. Unknown to Straus, he still had a $500 chip on the table which had been covered by a napkin. Since he had not announced ‘all-in’ when shoving his stack, he was able to continue playing. Straus took that 1 chip and went on to win the 1982 Main Event an coined the expression a chip and a chair.

Llama with a punt of the year candidate

Gus Hasen did this about 8 years ago. He went from a chip and a chair to taking the final table. Outstanding.

This was so refreshing: the explanation of hands, the show of the weaker plays and the thought put into every move. Not sure what your name is but well played, mate. I`ll follow you from now on, this content is pure gold.

8:24 I am the villain with AJss vs your 66. You played it great! 😂

I don't care how bad you are, "a donk cosplaying as a fish" is top tier.

I've been watching a lot of WSOP vlogs, and these are easily the best on youtube. The editing and camera work and graphics are a class above anything else.

Yo the entertainment value in these videos is insane it's legit like watching a movie.

Don't ever stop trying. Your mentality and the way your explain these hands going through this event was 🔥🔥🔥. Stay safe and good luck brother!

B vs B u gotta shove the threes! One more flippy and you’re goin deep deep. I’ve watched every video you’ve posted in the last two years and it’s definitely improved my play. Thanks Kevin!

That is a Greg Merson 2012 level of come up. As far as the play. Solid, which gives you a massive edge in this field

I love this because it reminds me of my 1st ever win in a low stakes tournament. I was doing well then lost a bad beat that left me with 1 BB. I was moved to another table at that time and these players were the big stacks. I slapped my 2 chips down as I sat and said "you guys are in trouble now." They chuckled a bit but I then proceeded to win the next 14 hands I played and the tournament.

Best documented tournament journey I’ve seen on RU-vid, change my mind.

Loved the edits and video! Was fun to watch!

This sunrun deserves a sub. Excellent play and great work staying with it.

It takes a while to drop, but your quality is unmatched. Gl this summer Kevin 🙏

Finally the RU-vid algo has brought me some quality content! 🔥 Subbed.. Keep up the grinding 🤩

I love your play. Bravery and brains most of the time LOL. Your personality is what makes you a favorite!

Favorite poker content creator right now.

Loved seeing you on the amazing race this week lmao 😂 somehow i had no clue

Jack "Treetop" Strauss in the 1982 Main Event had The GREATEST Comeback in WSOP History. He shoved all his chips into the middle but did not call "All In". Upon losing the hand he stood up and collected his stuff and found a single T$500 chip in his drinks napkin. He sits back down and eventually wins the tournament. It wasn't as big entry-wise as this run, but there were not many 'nits' playing in 1982. I did something similar to win my first tournament at Cabazon near Palm Springs. It was a daily $130 buy-in. I was down to one T$500 chip when the BB was T$500 and we combined the final two tables to make the final nine. We redrew position and I am in the BB. A win in that hand with four other people gave me the start of building my stack. An hour or so later I won the tourney.

I agree that you have the best quality vlog it is like a movie. By having a camera crew at different angles makes you stand out from other vloggers, Everyone will have to step up their games. Ithe last hand with 33 I don't like going all in because it is just a flip but so dangerous. The amount the other player bet he is never folding your all in of course, but if those pocket 3s hold you would have looked like a genius and that how it is in poker. Keep up the high energy videos.

Honestly my favorite WSOP vlogs. Thank you for sharing. Jim

probably the best poker 'vlog' i've seen. top notch.

One of the best quality poker channels I've ever seen

Insanely high quality video production. The best on the market.

Yep was watching it live was rooting for yah

Definition of "99% of gamblers quit before they win big"

Damn good commentary... And Play.. That deserves a Sub...

Reading the comments it’s clear most people enjoy your content. They like the explanations etc. my two cents worth? I like the speed of your vid. Keeps things moving without taking an eternity for each pot, and still includes enough explanation of your thinking and strategy. Bravo.

He's kind of player that goes wild after the money bubble 😂😂😂

14:36 was that a Sir Mix-A-Lot reference? You magnificent *bastard.*

I was sweating on the first hand and then read the title 😂

Hey, you're the guy on Dnegs videos! Glad I found your channel Kmart ")

amazing storyteller and filmmaker! great job kev

Congrats man. Great call with 9's. I would have chunked and been wrong.

The pocket 10 fold is wild

Just watched for the first time. Great video, good story, and great content. Congrats kid.

Cavalito is a monster here in Brasil, pro player, really good. GG Kmart! Congrats for the epic comeback!

That come back is better than the win

Easier to hit a big W on a poker tournament than success on a reality show. 😂 props. Good luck and have fun

love the vids dude, absolutely eating up this new style and high quality

That 4:56 hand you bamboozled him into making that play with the weird non all in size on the turn hahah I think he thought he had a read that you were Uber weak to not just shove turn

There is no feeling like going on a heater from one big blind. Good on ya!

best quality vlog ive ever seen for poker. The 33 was weird though, hindsight great great great call. I would have folded every day since that bet is committing only b/c i think im dominated by every hand and best case is im 50/50

First time watching a video of yours...excellent content!

You’re a freaking beast great comeback sir. Love your channel!!

Desire a Jaime staples collab. I can't die in peace without.

Shoving 33 deep ITM in a live tournament and getting snapped is nightmare fuel

You played well Kevin. It does take some run good to come back from the dead like that, but it also takes patience and good decisions. Seems like you did both.

really liked the format. dedicated cameraman.

"Us poker players cannot deny...we see top pair, and get sprung!" lol 14:36

That was some good production

True Jason Sudakis vibes :)

Cavalito is a brazilian beast, a studied poker player! GG, K, love the content ❤

Another awesome and massively engaging vlog. Thank you.

This is a first video from you I watched after long time and its great! Btw BVB pocket threes I think we can rejam with 14bbs vs up to 3x raise but 4.2x is kind of commiting and I dont think we goona fold out many hands so I would lean towards folding, still great result and I wish you the best for next tournies!!

For all the Kevin's in the world.

I like how every opponent is called VILLAIN 😂 Could have also used THE ENEMY

You went God mode 😂

idk nothing about poker but subbed from BBCAN3 and just wanted to say good work on episode 1 of Race

Amazing editing!

This is the best poker video I’ve ever seen, production out of this world. WOW. Please keep these up

These video ARE like movies man good job. Make them more often tho 😅

Such a great video 🎉 Well done 👍🏻

Kmart has officially become a Degen

Nice one bro! Keep grinding and it will come! 💪💪

Great work grinding the short stack. Enjoy your content.

This was amazing to watch !!!! MOVIE with our favorite DONKEYDONK!

U can tell he started his career in radio 😂

The biggest comeback was when Jack Straus was "temporarily" knocked out of the 10,0/00 dollar championship event. Jack stood up and one chip was found under a napkin and he wAs allowed to play it which was the wrong ruling. Jack won the event 🏆

8:37 said the wrong suit lol thought I’d give you some sh*t for it! You’re a great player tho definitely subscribing!!!

i cashed 3rd in what mustve been the biggest field of a sunday million to date at the time, an anniversary sunday million with about 18000 entrants at the end of '08 iirc, after being down to 1 bb halfway through the tourney. it can be done lol

Badass video bro!!!! 🎉

Yeah i think the 66 and last 33 were too bads to play but a big gg for your perf !!! Amazing remontada 🤩

Best poker content on RU-vid, let’s go!

Tough to keep focus for so long. Good job!!🎉

Fun to watch. Hilarious if you named Llama the ‘Super Villain’

"The GREATEST Comeback in WSOP History!!" *Jack Straus has entered the chat*

This is a ridiculous run holy shit congrats bro the story documented aswell is worth way more than the 9k.

This was very enjoyable.

Where is the cameraman appreciation button? Standing for hours to the table and recording the action so we can enjoy the video?

Crazy come back

great video kevin. keep grinding brother

Easily My favourite poker vlog the narration is very funny.

The comeback🎉🎉

I think it was a great run and you did great with it, congrats. One thing I wanted to add, as far as last hand. At this stage of the tournament, 4 X the raise preflop means JJs or something like AK, since the guy wanted everyone to fold. If he was bluffing or playing something weaker, he would raise 2 - 2.5X. Maybe he wanted to ladder up, etc. My point is you went all in thinking he would fold, however if he does not - you are either way behind or at best it's a coin flip. You are never ahead, so to me - 33s is a fold at this stage of the tourney. Congrats again - great come back.

You are playing great! Just gotta win all the flips :) GLGL

My friend just did this in the colossus. He thought he was out and had 1 small blind (100k) and turned it from a min cash to 33rd place ($17580). At one point he had almost 20 million chips. The room was buzzing about it on day 3

Lol makes a sound play and gets the money in ahead “TELL ME IM SHIT TELL ME IM SHIT” 😂

Great vlog! Love the commentary! Makes me feel like I'm in the hand! Enjoy the series and play great! Sub gained! David ridgeway

Been waiting for this one…LFG!!!!

was this MTT hr levels if so I think the 33 is a fine fold vs his 4x open

dang.. u had luck on a lot of those flips! great video!

1. There are plenty of hands that beat 3s. 2. He totally had you covered. 3. Folding would have got you many blinds in the future. 4. Let them make mistakes. Leave room for others to rush and make mistakes. You had plenty of wiggle space.

Nice run. Well played.

wow made it to end of day 2 when calling with 6s is incredible

You have tell, you blink your eyes when you are serious

Nice spin Kmart