What's the Big Deal?
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Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
Wondering what all the fuss is about Sydney? Check out the following video to see why!
2012 PokerStars.net ANZPT Sydney
Main Event
Day: 1b
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2012 PokerStars.net ANZPT Sydney
Buy-in
2,000 AUD
Prize Pool
922,000 AUD
Entries
461
Level
29
Blinds
50,000 / 100,000
Ante
10,000
The Numbers
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
The tournament clock is suggesting that 231 players have entered so far today. With the 214 players from yesterday, that brings the total number to 445. That amount is well ahead of last year's number, but just one shy of ANZPT Sydney Season 2's number. Let's see if we can get a couple of late entries.
Dennis Hunting For Another Win
When we came to Dennis Huntly's table there was a board showing 
and Huntly was first to act against one opponent. There was around 2,000 in the pot at this point and Huntly led for 1,200. This sent Huntly's opponent into the tank, eventually opting to call.
Huntly turned over 
, while his opponent had him out-kicked with 
.
"Three pairs is no good then hey boys?" said Huntly as the pot got raked away from him. Huntly will be looking to make a run at the Main Event here today after taking down the PLO side event for $10,680 a few days ago.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
18,000
-2,000
|
-2,000 |
Kiwi Milking Cows
When we came to Grame "KiwiG" Putt's table there was a flop showing 
and Putt was involved in the hand with two other players.
The player who was first to act bet 300 and both Putt and the other player made the call as the 
was dealt on the turn. This time the player would check and Putt would bet 800. The player behind Putt got out of the way, while the original bettor made the call.
The 
on the river would see the player again check and this time Putt would bet 900. Putt's opponent then said, "I'm going to have to call, I think."
"I used to be a dairy farmer you know? Used to milk cows!" said Putt as his opponent made the call. Putt turned over 
and the player sent his cards into the muck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
32,000
12,000
|
12,000 |
Benson Booms
Over on Gary Benson's table we noticed he was in the big blind, and both he and the player on the button were committing 4,250 preflop.
Flop: 
Benson was first to act on the flop and simply said a slight, "all in." This was enough to quickly send his opponent's cards into the muck as he took down the handy pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
52,000
32,000
|
32,000 |
More Counts
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
45,000
25,000
|
25,000 |
|
43,000
-2,000
|
-2,000 |
|
|
38,000
-2,000
|
-2,000 |
|
|
26,000
6,000
|
6,000 |
|
26,000
6,000
|
6,000 |
|
|
24,000
4,000
|
4,000 |
|
|
22,000
4,000
|
4,000 |
|
22,000
2,000
|
2,000 |
|
|
21,000
1,000
|
1,000 |
|
|
19,000
-1,000
|
-1,000 |
|
|
13,000
-7,000
|
-7,000 |
|
Busted |
Break Time Number One
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
The players have been sent on their first break of the day here at the 2012 ANZPT Sydney Main Event. See you back here in ten minutes.
Level: 3
Blinds: 100/200
Ante: 0
Moose Moving
When we came to Raemin "Jake the Moose" Alexander's table there was a flop showing 
and Alexander was first to act in the hand against Martin Drewe. Alexander opted to bet 825 and a call from Drewe would see the 
roll off on the turn. Both players checked here and the 
completed the board on the river. Another tap on the table from Alexander and the same from Drewe and the action was over.
When Alexander revealed his 
, it was enough to see Drewe's cards into the muck as Alexander would add some chips to the pile which is protected by his trademark moose figurine.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
23,000
6,000
|
6,000 |
Patrick Needs Healing
Patrick Healy will have to be content with his 2012 Aussie Million Main Event final table, as he has been eliminated here on day 1b of the ANZPT Sydney Main Event.
It all started when a player opened it to 500 from middle position. The player directly on his left made the call and then it was on Healy who put in a min-raise. The action was then sent flying around to the original aggressor who made it 3,500 to go. The other player got out of the way and it was back on Healy who had only a touch under 4,000 left. A few moments passed and Healy committed the remainder of his chips. A few extra chips were thrown into the middle for a call and the two players turned their hands over.
Healy:
Opponent:
The board ran out 
and it was all over for Healy as he made his way out of the tournament area.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
Busted |