£1,100 Main Event Day 1a | 2023 888poker LIVE London

04-20-2023 14:02 UTC

"RA" Doubles to Leave Williams on Fumes

Adam Lamers

Level 4 : Blinds 100/300, 300 ante

Picking up the action on the turn with the board reading 9♣8♠3♦Q♥, "RA" and James Williams were left heads-up with a little under 15,000 chips in the pot.

"RA" was first to act in the small blind and ripped all in for 20,300. Williams asked for a count and deliberated for a minute before making the call for most of his chips.

"RA" turned over 8♣8♦ for a set of eights while Williams was left with six outs holding J♠J♥. The Q♦ on the river gave "RA" a full house as he doubled up, leaving Williams with just a few big blinds.

Player	Chips	Progress
RA	54,600 29,600	29,600
James Williams	2,100

Tags: James Williams

04-20-2023 13:53 UTC

Argelazi Makes the Right Call After the Clock is Called

Adam Lamers

Level 4 : Blinds 100/300, 300 ante

There were four players who put 700 in the pot before Eliran Argelazi reraised to 4,000 on the button. He picked up three callers along the way and the dealer fanned the flop of 7♠6♠6♦.

Romano Pizzo led out with a bet of 8,600 in middle position and only Argelazi called to see the 2♣ on the turn. Both players checked after some table chat and the 2♦ completed the board.

Pizzo fired out another bet of 11,000 and the two engaged in some more words before the clock was called on Argelazi. After 30 seconds, he made the call and Pizzo flashed 9♥9♣. Argelazi tabled 10♥10♦ for a bigger pocket pair and was awarded the large pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Eliran Argelazi	68,600
Romano Pizzo	41,000

Tags: Eliran Argelazi Romano Pizzo

Level: 4

Blinds: 100/300

Ante: 300

04-20-2023 13:14 UTC

First Break of the Day

Adam Lamers

Level 3 : Blinds 100/200, 200 ante

The field has grown to over 50 entries thus far with 48 players still in their seats. After the opening three levels, the players are taking their first 20-minute break from the action.

04-20-2023 13:13 UTC

The £2,000 High Roller Resumes on Day 2

Adam Lamers

Level 3 : Blinds 100/200, 200 ante

While the £1,100 Main Event is now in full swing, the £2,000 High Roller has resumed play on Day 2 with 26 players returning to the felt. Late registration is still available for another two levels and the scheduled plan is to play down to a winner late tonight.

There is also a feature table for the High Roller and you can tune into the action over on the 888poker Twitch page.

04-20-2023 13:07 UTC

"RA" Finds a Pair on the River

Adam Lamers

Level 3 : Blinds 100/200, 200 ante

"RA" raised it up from under the gun and "MM" three-bet to 1,800 in the hijack. The big blind called and "RA" came along as well. The flop fell 8♠6♥4♣ and the action checked to "MM" who bet 2,000. The big blind folded but "RA" called to see the 6♠ on the turn.

"RA" checked again and "MM" made a bet of 3,700 which "RA" quickly called. The river was the 2♥ and both players tapped the table. "MM" flipped over A♣K♣ but "RA" tabled 3♠2♠ for a rivered pair to claim the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
RA	25,000
MM	23,300

04-20-2023 12:45 UTC

Manley's Min-Raise Forces a Big Fold

Adam Lamers

Level 3 : Blinds 100/200, 200 ante

Adam Lawler and Josh Manley went heads-up to a flop with around 4,000 in the middle already. The flop came 8♦4♥4♦ and Lawler led out with a bet of 3,300. Manley min-raised to 6,600 and Lawler tanked for nearly two minute before releasing his cards to the muck.

"Big fold," Lawler said as Manley raked in the pot.

"Tens? Jacks?" Manley questioned.

"Queens," Lawler responded.

"Queens?! Good fold," Manley nodded with a grin.

Player	Chips	Progress
Josh Manley	40,000 10,000	10,000

Adam Lawler	22,800

Tags: Adam Lawler Josh Manley

04-20-2023 12:34 UTC

Day 1a Photos

Adam Lamers

Level: 3

Blinds: 100/200

Ante: 200

04-20-2023 12:23 UTC

Hassankash Runs Into Quads

Adam Lamers

Level 2 : Blinds 100/100, 100 ante

There were five players who went to a flop of J♣5♣3♥. The action checked to Oliver White on the button who threw in a bet of 600. Arian Hassankash was the only player to call and they went heads-up to the 7♣ on the turn.

Both players checked and the 3♠ paired the board on the river. Hassankash put together a large bet of 3,800 and White splashed in a raise to 12,700. Hassankash deliberated for a moment before reluctantly making the call. White tabled 3♣3♦ for quad threes and Hassankash dumped his cards to the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Oliver White	46,000 46,000	46,000
Arian Hassankash	16,900 16,900	16,900

Tags: Arian Hassankash Oliver White