The player under the gun opened to 8,000. Mantas Stikelis, in the big blind, called.
The dealer spread a flop of 
that was checked around to the 
turn. Stikelis fired 10,500. His opponent called.
The 
filled up the river. Stikelis threw in a bet of 45,000. His opponent tank-folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
125,000 |
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
135,000
5,000
|
5,000 |
|
|
125,000
58,000
|
58,000 |
|
110,000
18,000
|
18,000 |
|
96,000
7,000
|
7,000 |
|
88,000
37,000
|
37,000 |
|
|
72,000
31,500
|
31,500 |
|
30,000
7,000
|
7,000 |
The second flight of the Main Event kicks off at 6:00 p.m. While Day 1A is still running, late registration has closed with a total of 77 entries.
When cards get in the air for Day 1B, players will start with 25,000 in chips with the blinds at 100/100. A big blind ante will be introduced in the fifth level and will continue throughout. Levels will be 30 minutes in length and play will end for the day once 15% of the field has been reached.
Late registration and unlimited re-entries will be available for the first six levels.
| Day | Date | Time | Entries | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1A | Friday, March 29th | 11 a.m. | - | - |
| Day 1B | Friday, March 29th | 6 p.m. | - | - |
| Day 1C | Saturday, March 30th | 11 a.m. | - | - |
| Day 1D | Saturday, March 30th | 6 p.m. | - | - |
| Day 2 | Sunday, March 31st | 11 a.m. | - | - |
Joe Villhauer opened to 5,500 from middle position. The hijack called. The button three-bet shoved for 87,000. Villhauer called, putting at risk his last 46,000. The hijack folded.
Joe Villhauer: 
Opponent; 
The runout was 
ad Villahuer made jacks full of kings to double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
102,000 |
The player in the small blind opened to 5,000. Linda Lesterson, in the big blind, three-bet shoved for about 26,000. The small blind tank-called and the cards were tabled.
Linda Lesterson: 
Opponent:
The board came 
and Lesterson doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
53,000 |
Players are now gone on a 15-minute break to clear their heads.
Steve Howard opened to 4,500 from middle position. Terence Hairston, in the small blind, called.
A flop reading 
was dealt. Hairston checked. Howard moved all in for around 120,000 and Hairston, with 52,000 behind, gave up his hand.
"I've been waiting to get to this table, just so you guys know,'' commented Howard while raking in the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
130,000
74,600
|
74,600 |
|
|
52,000
41,500
|
41,500 |
Earlier this week, Event #3: $130 H.O.R.S.E. Championship attracted 47 runners to the Ante Up Spring Poker Classic taking place here at Gila River Hotel & Casino Vee Quiva in Laveen, Arizona.
The tournament, which offered up a $4,700 prize pool, saw John Regan of Mesa, Arizona earn a $1,528 prize after a two-way deal with Ronnie Guy.
Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Hometown | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Regan | Mesa, AZ | $1,528 |
| 2 | Ronnie Guy | Phoenix, AZ | $1,527 |
| 3 | Frank Stenz | Goodyear, AZ | $752 |
| 4 | Joseph Hook | Mesa, AZ | $517 |
| 5 | Mathew Wright | Phoenix, AZ | $376 |
The player on the button opened to 2,000. Brady Perry, in the small blind, called, along with the big blind.
Players saw a flop of . Perry bets 4,000. The big blind called. The button folded.
The dealer burned and turned the 
. Perry continued with a bet of 4,000. His opponent moved all in for 4,700 and Perry added the remainder to call.
Brady Perry:
Opponent: 
The 
river completed the board and Perry won the pot, eliminating his opponent.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
92,000
92,000
|
92,000 |
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