The remaining players are heading to the cafeterias and smoking areas, as we enter the final break of the day.
Check back in twenty minutes to follow the last four levels here on Day 1A of the opening event at the Borgata Winter Poker Open.
We missed his bustout hand, but the seat formerly occupied by Andy Hwang is now the home of another player.
With the re-entry period of Day 1A long since passed, this can only mean Hwang has been eliminated from contention.
We have no doubt that Hwang's name will appear in this space in the days to come however, as the winner of last year's WPT Borgata Winter Poker Open Main Event looks to defend his title in the days to come.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
Busted |
Terry Beaman pushed all in for 31,050 after his opponent fired out a bet on a 
flop. The player thought for awhile before announcing a call.
Beaman: 
Opponent: 
Beaman needed only to dodge a flush draw, and the 
gave him a good start. The 
river gave Beaman's opponent a mere pair, and Beaman secured his double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
65,500 | 65,500 |
The good folks here at the Borgata were kind enough to let us know that today's massive field was made possible by the rebirth of online poker in New Jersey.
According to a press release issued by Boyd Gaming and the Borgata, the casino's online poker venue has established a leading market share of 45%, generating $2.3 million in online revenues.
A total of 63 players qualified for today's Event 1 ($500+$60 NLHE Re-Entry) via online satellites, and according to of Boyd Gaming President and CEO Keith Smith, the option of online play has resulted in an influx of patronage at the live tables.
"Clearly online gaming is complementary to our land-based business, not competitive," said Smith.
Judging by the incredible turnout here today, as more than 1,100 players sat down to compete in the opening event of the Borgata Winter Poker Open, the synergy between online gaming and live play in New Jersey cannot be understated.
Chris Reslock, in the small blind, checked and called a bet of 2,600 from a middle position player on a flop of 
. The turn brought the 
, and Reslock again checked. His opponent bet 5,600, and Reslock called. A completed the board, making a one-card straight possible. Neither player took that as an opportunity to bet, and Reslock showed 
for second pair on the flop. It was no good, as the middle-position player revealed 
for the winning pair.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
18,425 | -29,875 |
The tournament clock ticked down to 00:00 and reset, meaning we are now playing Level 12.
The blinds are now 800-1,600 with a 200 ante.
Longtime tournament veteran and all-around consistent performer Chris Reslock has been spotted among the field, and the all-time leading winner of WSOP Circuit rings is quietly amassing a big stack midway through Day 1A.
Reslock, who has won an astounding seven Circuit rings since the series' inception, recently sent an opponent to the rail after his 
connected on the river.
With the final board reading 
, the 
held by Reslock's short-stacked opponent proved to be no good. A third player called both Reslock and the opponent's all-in moves with 
, so the pot was essentially a triple up for one of the most decorated players in the room.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
48,300 | 48,300 |
We found Andy Hwang facing a 10,000 bet from an opponent in the cutoff on a final board of 
. Hwang, who had checked out of the small blind, seemed to ponder the decision for a few moments, as just calling would commit around half of his stack. Finally, he slid his cards toward the dealer, preserving a stack near the starting amount.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
21,500 | -14,900 |
The tournament clock has turned over once again as we enter the 11th level of play.
The blinds are now 600-1,200, with a 200 ante.
We're down to about 650 players here at the Borgata, and the players are beginning to condense toward the center of the venue. Tournament officials first broke the tables off to the side, and they've now broken the first handful of tables at the end of the main block.
