Main Event
Day 1 Started
2011-12 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Harrah's Tunica
Main Event
Day: 1
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2011-12 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Harrah's Tunica
Prize Pool
$941,385
Entries
647
Level
29
Blinds
25,000 / 50,000
Ante
5,000
WSOPC Harrah's Tunica Main Event Set to Begin
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The World Series of Poker Circuit Harrah's Tunica Main Event is set to begin with two flights scheduled for the day's action. Players will have an opportunity to pony up the $1,600 entrance fee twice if they bust during their first flight. Each flight will consist of nine levels of play before they bag and tag for the day.
Last year's champ Sam Barnhart is in attendance and will look to use this event as springboard for his 2012 year. Barnhart came from nowhere last year to win the event, earned his seat to the National Championship and took down the $300,000 first place prize. He rode his momentum all the way through the WSOP Main Event where he finished in 17th place.
Attendance has been up from last year during the preliminary events and all signs point to players smashing the 480 entrants in 2011.
Action kicks off promptly at 12:00 p.m. CST for the Day 1a flight with the Day 1b flight set to start at 7:00 p.m. CST. Follow all the action live on Pokernews.com
Shuffle Up And Deal!
Tournament Director Jimmy Summerfeld has given the "Shuffle Up & Deal" and cards are in the air.
Level: 1
Blinds: 25/50
Ante: 0
WSOP Circuit Harrah's Tunica Ring Winners
Here's a look at some of the ring winners so far at the World Series of Poker Circuit Harrah's Tunica. Each of these men are in contention for the "Casino Championship" and likely looking for a second ring in today's Main Event.
Faces in the Field
We've taken a stroll through the tournament area and found some familiar faces in the field.
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Chip Ervin Takes Down Event #1
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
As many of you know, Tunica suffered a devastating flood last spring and all nine casinos temporarily shut down because over eight feet of water crept through the properties. Harrah’s Tunica was one of the hardest hit, but bounced back admirably. The latest WSOP Circuit is proof of this, as numbers have surpassed expectations in every event, including the opening event which drew an startling 1,128 players. That event was won by Chip Ervin of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, who took home $59,660 for his efforts.
WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Tunica Ring Event #1 No-Limit Hold’em Re-Entry
| Buy-in | Entrants | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|
| $300+$45 | 1,128 | $328,248 |
| Place | Player | Hometown | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chip Ervin | Tuscaloosa, AL | $59,660 |
| 2 | Willie Lawrence | Tallahassee, FL | $36,848 |
| 3 | Eddie Carroll | Dayton, OH | $27,381 |
| 4 | Travis Eller | Cookeville, TN | $20,595 |
| 5 | AP Phahurat | Rogers, AR | $15,681 |
| 6 | Thomas Mosier | Bloomington, IN | $12,082 |
| 7 | Terry Kim | Ocean Springs, MS | $9,418 |
| 8 | Rodney Shows | Hattiesburg, MS | $7,424 |
| 9 | Jesse Menley | Hillsboro, MO | $5,917 |
Cartwright's Good Luck Charm
With 1,150 in the pot, four players took a flop of 
. The player in the small blind immediately led out for 600, an early-position player called, and a middle-position player got out of the way. Action was then on Kyle Cartwright on the button and he opted for a call.
When the 
hit the turn, it went check-check to Cartwright, who bet 1,600. It was enough to clear the field and take down the small pot. After the hand, Cartwright tweeted: First hand [PokerNews repoter] comes to my table. I turn the nuts. He's my good luck charm."
We must admit, Cartwright does nothing but win whenever we watch him in a hand.
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Logan Lurks
As we made our most recent pass through the tournament floor, we noticed Ben Logan, who is pretty hard to miss as he is at least 6' 6" tall. You may remember Logan from ESPN's coverage of the 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event as he made a deep run, ultimately finishing in 91st place for $64,531.
In addition, Logan won a WSOP Circuit ring back in 2011 when he took down Event #11 $345 H.O.R.S.E. at Harrah's St. Louis. Needless to say, Logan is an experienced veteran who is no doubt looking to add a Main Event title to his resumé.
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Israel Raises in Postition
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
We found this hand at the turn with the board reading 
. The player in the small blind bet 1,100 and Roland Israel raised to 3,100. The small blind tanked for a few moments, peeked at his hole cards and then kicked them back to the dealer.
Israel is up to 22,000 in the early goings of the tournament.