2025 Bar Poker Open Atlantic City Championship
Registration closed on Day 1b with 162 entries, bringing the tournament total to 464.
The top 17 players will earn a spot in Monday's finale, joining 31 survivors from Day 1a.
The full payout list will be announced later today.
Jacqueline Evans checked the 3♥A♦K♠ flop from the small blind, and Ru Zhao fired a bet of 2,000 in middle position. Evans then check-raised to 4,000, and the call was made.
The 8♥ turn saw Evans lead out for 10,000, calling it off after Zhao raised all-in for 14,000.
Ru Zhao: A♥7♦
Jacqueline Evans: A♣3♣
Evans flopped two pair, and dodged the J♠ river to score the knockout.
Level: 9
Blinds: 1,000/1,500
Ante: 1,500
Players have been sent on a 15-minute break.
Late registration will close at the start of Level 9.
Gony Kamal checked the 7♠4♣2♥ flop in middle position, and Joseph Sheehan moved all in from the hijack.
After taking some time, Kamal stuck in the call and the cards were turned up.
Gony Kamal: A♥4♥
Joseph Sheehan: K♣K♥
Sheehan's pocket kings were ahead, and Kamal could not improve on the 10♦ turn or 10♠ river to hit the rail before the break.
Lisa Koch was all in and at risk, facing Brian Chin across the table.
Lisa Koch: A♣Q♦
Brian Chin: K♠K♦
Koch called for an ace, and found one immediately on the A♥5♠3♣ flop. Chin could not improve on the 10♦ turn, while Koch caught another A♦ on the river to earn the double-up.
Level: 8
Blinds: 600/1,200
Ante: 1,200