$1,600 Main Event Day 1b | 2022 MSPT Venetian November

11-04-2022 20:58 UTC-7

Foxen Eliminated

Brandon Bloom

Level 14 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Before the blinds went up, a player in middle position moved all in for roughly ten big blinds and Alex Foxen rejammed for slightly more in the hijack.

Opponent:
Alex Foxen:

The board ran out to keep the ladies in front. Foxen was left with only 2,000 chips and won the next hand to stay alive with a short stack, but was seen exiting the tournament area shortly after.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alex Foxen	Busted

Tags: Alex Foxen

Level: 14

Blinds: 2,000/4,000

Ante: 4,000

11-04-2022 20:47 UTC-7

Small One for Massey; Simao Moving Up

Brandon Bloom

Level 13 : 2,000/3,000, 3,000 ante

Aaron Massey opened to 7,000 in middle position and Joao Simao defended the big blind.

The dealer spread the flop and Simao check-folded to a bet of 3,000 to concede the pot, although the Brazilian player has steadily chipped up throughout and holds one of the bigger stacks in the room.

Player	Chips	Progress
Joao Simao	325,000 125,000	125,000

Aaron Massey	180,000 20,000	20,000

Tags: Aaron Massey Joao Simao

11-04-2022 20:37 UTC-7

Registration Closed

Brandon Bloom

Level 13 : Blinds 2,000/3,000, 3,000 ante

With registration now closed for the second of three starting flights, there were 282 total entries and players will continue to play today until 32 players remain, representing approximately 11% of the flight

11-04-2022 20:27 UTC-7

Various Updated Counts

Brandon Bloom

Level 13 : 2,000/3,000, 3,000 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Jessica Vierling	340,000 175,000	175,000
Josh Reichard	230,000 175,000	175,000

Michael Evans	205,000 80,000	80,000
Terence Reid	203,000 -7,000	-7,000
Joao Simao	200,000 80,000	80,000

James Romero	177,000 37,000	37,000

Rich Alsup	170,000 -7,000	-7,000
Aaron Massey	160,000 5,000	5,000
Dan Sepiol	131,000 131,000	131,000

Rob Wazwaz	80,000 10,000	10,000

Joseph Cheong	80,000 -60,000	-60,000

Alex Foxen	76,000 -89,000	-89,000

Ankush Mandavia	75,000

Adam Hendrix	68,000 35,000	35,000

Level: 13

Blinds: 2,000/3,000

Ante: 3,000

11-04-2022 19:57 UTC-7

Break Time

Brandon Bloom

Level 12 : Blinds 1,500/2,500, 2,500 ante

Players are now on another 15-minute break.

11-04-2022 19:52 UTC-7

Romero Holds in Three-Way All-In for "Monster Stack"

Brandon Bloom

Level 12 : Blinds 1,500/2,500, 2,500 ante

James Romero was involved in a three-way all-in in the small blind against the button and the big blind.

Button:
James Romero:
Big Blind:

Romero nearly started to walk away in anticipation of an unfortunate runout, but the board ran out to keep him in front as he secured the pot.

"Monster stack for James Romero," remarked Rob Wazwaz in table talk.

Player	Chips	Progress
James Romero	140,000 140,000	140,000

Rob Wazwaz	70,000 20,000	20,000

Tags: James Romero Rob Wazwaz

11-04-2022 19:43 UTC-7

Reid Ruins Romero's Rollercoaster Ride

Brandon Bloom

Level 12 : Blinds 1,500/2,500, 2,500 ante

James Romero moved all in for roughly 35,000 in early position and Terence Reid called in the big blind.

James Romero:
Terence Reid:

Romero was in rough shape as the dealer spread the flop, but the turn vaulted him way in front. Romero just needed to fade a queen or ten for the double, but it was the to put him behind just as quickly as he was ahead, and Reid collected the pot.