2012 PokerStars.net APPT/ANZPT Queenstown Snowfest
Allan into the Lead
Ken Demlakian opened with a min-raise from the small blind to 40,000, but David Allan wasn’t going to fold for that price in the big blind as the two took a flop of . Demlakian bet 46,000 and Allan made the call before both checked the turn.
The river brought the and Demlakian checked again to Allan who slid out a bet of 55,000. Demlakian made the call but couldn’t beat the of Allan. With that pot Allan is now into the chip lead.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
David Allan |
980,000
-10,000
|
-10,000 |
Ken Demlakian |
925,000
-435,000
|
-435,000 |
Jordan Westmorland |
750,000
180,000
|
180,000 |
Three Pair for Ken
Jordan Westmorland started things off with a raise to 45,000 from the small blind. Ken Demlakian called in the big blind as the two took a flop of . Westmorland tossed out 45,000 and Demlakian called as the hit the turn.
Westmorland released a second barrel worth 85,000 and Demlakian quickly called it as the landed on the river. Westmorland checked and Demlakian quickly checked behind.
“Jack,” said Westmorland as Demlakian opened for three pair and more than enough to win the pot.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Ken Demlakian |
1,080,000
155,000
|
155,000 |
Jordan Westmorland |
550,000
-200,000
|
-200,000 |
Allan Dominating the Blind Battles
Ken Demlakian raised the small blind to 40,000 and again David Allan defended his big blind with a call to see a flop of . Demlakian led out for 65,000 and Allan called as the hit the turn.
Demlakian checked and Allan threw 75,000 into the middle. Demlakian called and we were off to the river where the completed the board. Demlakian and this time Allan checked behind.
Demlakian showed for a busted flush draw as Allan’s lowly for a pair of threes was enough to take it down.
Allan is gaining the advantage, and plenty of chips, playing in position in these blind battles with Demlakian, with Allan now up to 1.16 million with Demlakian slipping back to 920,000.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
David Allan |
1,160,000
180,000
|
180,000 |
Ken Demlakian |
920,000
-160,000
|
-160,000 |
Break it Up
The three remaining players have been sent on a 10-minute break.
Level: 23
Blinds: 12,000/24,000
Ante: 3,000
Time to Keep Going
The three players are back from their break and ready to keep playing here at the 2012 PokerStars.net Australia New Zealand Poker Tour Queenstown Snowfest Main Event.
Jordan Westmorland Eliminated in 3rd Place (NZD$41,200)
It took a little while, but we have now lost another player. It started when the play was folded to Jordan Westmorland in the small blind. He raised it up to 50,000 and Ken Demlakian called from the big blind.
On the flop, Westmorland checked and then raised to 175,000 after Demlakian bet 75,000. Demlakian made the call and a was dealt on the turn. This time Westmorland jammed for 388,000 and Demlakian didn't take long before he made the call, putting Westmorland at risk.
Westmorland:
Demlakian:
Westmorland had draws coming out of his ears, but Demlakian was in front with his pair. The on the river was not what Westmorland was looking for and he was eliminated in third place - worth NZD$41,200.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Jordan Westmorland | Busted |
Heads-Up Chip Counts
Here is how the heads-up battle lines up. Australia's Ken Demlakian currently leads over his younger Australian opponent, David Allan.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Ken Demlakian |
1,700,000
780,000
|
780,000 |
David Allan |
1,060,000
-100,000
|
-100,000 |
Allan Claims an Early Lead
David Allan was on the button when he opened it up with a raise to 48,000. Ken Demlakian called in the big blind and a flop was spread on the felt. Demlakian checked and Allan bet 52,000. Demlakian snap-called and an was slapped on the turn.
This time Allan would bet 85,000 when Demlakian checked and Demlakian would again call. This time when Demlakian checked the river, Allan would bet a large 260,000. Demlakian folded fairly quickly and Allan scopped up the nice pot.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
David Allan |
1,500,000
440,000
|
440,000 |
Ken Demlakian |
1,260,000
-440,000
|
-440,000 |