Take Eight
Level 29
: 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante
Players are now on an 8-minute break.
2012-13 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Harrah's Tunica
Main Event
Day: 3
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2012-13 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Harrah's Tunica
Buy-in
$1,675
Prize Pool
$999,000
Entries
666
Level
35
Blinds
70,000 / 140,000
Ante
20,000
Level: 30
Blinds: 25,000/50,000
Ante: 5,000
Chip Counts At The Break
Level 30
: 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
5,165,000
1,165,000
|
1,165,000 |
|
3,600,000
210,000
|
210,000 |
|
3,195,000
-405,000
|
-405,000 |
|
955,000
-165,000
|
-165,000 |
|
|
940,000
-460,000
|
-460,000 |
McKeldin Spikes Ten on Turn To Double
Level 30
: 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante
Ryan Stevenson had the button. He made it 100,000 to go and Norman McKeldin called from the big blind.
The flop brought 
and after a series of raises, McKeldin was all in for his tournament life.
McKeldin: 
Stevenson: 
Stevenson was ahead and Norman needed help to stay alive in this tournament. He hit exactly that when the 
rolled off on the turn, putting him in the lead with two pair. The 
completed the board and McKeldin was able to double to about 1.5 million in chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
4,400,000
-765,000
|
-765,000 |
|
|
1,500,000
560,000
|
560,000 |
Stevenson Fires River
Level 30
: 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante
Norman McKeldin opened to 125,000 from the cutoff and his only call came from Ryan Stevenson in the big blind.
The two saw a flop of 
and Stevenson check-called a bet of 225,000. Both players tapped the table when the 
hit the turn and allowed the 
to complete the board. Stevenson shot 360,000 into the middle and after about forty-five seconds, McKeldin decided to throw away his cards.
Stevenson tabled the and took down the pot.
Jonathan Cary Eliminated in 5th Place ($52,098)
Level 30
: 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante
Jonathan Cary got his last 645,000 all in before the flop and was called by Ryan Stevenson.
Cary: 
Stevenson: 
The board ran out 
and Cary was unable to improve against Stevenson's ace-queen high. He will collect $52,098 for his efforts.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
Busted |
Updated Counts
Level 30
: 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
5,200,000
800,000
|
800,000 |
|
|
3,000,000
-600,000
|
-600,000 |
|
|
2,900,000
-295,000
|
-295,000 |
|
|
1,450,000
-50,000
|
-50,000 |
McKeldin Doubles Through Sanders
Level 30
: 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante
Norman McKeldin opened with a raise from the button. Michael Sanders raised enough to put him all in from the big blind and McKeldin called 995,000 for his tournament life.
McKeldin: 
Sanders:
The board ran out 
and McKeldin's pocket eights were able to hold, securing him a double up.
With this win, McKeldin is now sitting on about 2.1 million while Sanders has fallen to about 2.32 million.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,320,000
-680,000
|
-680,000 |
|
|
2,100,000
650,000
|
650,000 |
McKeldin Shoves
Level 30
: 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante
Norman McKeldin raised to 100,000 from the small blind and Andrew Rothfolk called from the big.
The flop brought 
and McKeldin bet 125,000. Rothfolk cut out a raise to 305,000 only to have McKeldin quickly come back over the top with an all in bet. Rothfolk let it go and McKeldin took down the pot.
Give Me a Break
Level 30
: 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante
Players are now taking an 8-minute break.