button in SafariDostal Picks Off a Bluff; First Eliminations
Midway through the second level, Marek Dostal raised to 400 under the gun. The player in the hijack calls before the player on the button raises to 1,500. Both players call.
The flop was 
. It checked to the pre-flop raiser who bet 1,825. Dostal was the only caller.
On the turn, Dostal checked the 
and his opponent bet 3,000. Dostal called again.
The river was the 
, and Dostal checked a third time. His opponent barely hesitated before betting 7,000, leaving himself with only 5,000 behind. Dostal, who has over $50,000 in tournament earnings according to the Hendon Mob, called quickly. His opponent threw 
across the felt for ace-high, but Dostal showed 
for top pair, and was awarded the pot.
This level also saw the first eliminations, as the first cries of 'Seat Open' were heard. According to the tournament clock, 53 players remain from a field of 56. One of these players immediately bought back in, with late registration and two re-entries available for the first 11 levels of Day 1a.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
45,000
45,000
|
45,000 |