Ru Zhao limped in early position and Johnny Hernandez raised to 1,000 on his immediate left. Next to act was Christopher Jimenez, who announced a raise to 2,500.
Jon McClain called in the hijack, while Zhao got out of the way. Hernandez called to see the 7♥Q♦4♦ flop and checked.
Jimenez quickly fired a bet of 7,500, resulting in folds from both opponents to claim another pot.
Action folded to Ru Zhao on the button, who raised to 1,200. Christopher Jimenez defended his big blind and the 5♥5♣A♥ flop hit the felt.
Jimenez checked and made the call after Zhao continued for 1,200. The 2♥ turn produced another check from Jimenez, and Zhao fired 2,000 into the middle.
The call was made, and the dealer revealed the A♣ river. Jimenez checked one last time, and Zhao quickly checked back.
"I was scared you had an ace," explained Jimenez as he showed 2♠2♦ for a full house. Zhao mucked his hand, and Jimenez collected the pot.
Mark Bates limped from under the gun before Jamie Naftzinger raised to 1,100 in middle position. Philip Bellucci slid in a call from the cutoff, and Stephen Lofgren came along in the small blind.
Bates called to the J♥9♦4♥ flop and checked after Lofgren declined to bet. Naftzinger continued for 400, with Bellucci making the call. Lofgren also called, while Bates let his hand go.
Another check from Lofgren followed the 4♠ turn, and Naftzinger fired again for 1,200. That was enough to claim the pot, as Bellucci and Lofgren both folded.
Level: 2
Blinds: 200/300
Ante: 300
Stephanie Derosa checked the A♦9♥10♥ flop from the small blind, and Roxanne Marano-Logrande fired a bet of 2,000 into the middle. Jhonny Ortiz sent his cards into the muck on the button, and Derosa made the call.
Another check from Derosa followed the A♥ turn, where Marano-Logrande continued for 3,500. That produced a fold from Derosa, and Marano-Logrande picked up the pot.
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After bagging up Day 1a of the $400 Atlantic City Championship on Saturday night, Joseph Sheehan hopped into $200 Semi-Turbo Deep Stack and claimed victory after a late-night six-way deal.
Sheehan now has two wins, a third-place finish and a bag in the four events this week at Borgata.
| Place | Player | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Sheehan | $3,575* |
| 2 | Joseph Coleman | $3,335* |
| 3 | Anthony Strazzeri | $2,640* |
| 4 | Umberto Salvati | $2,415* |
| 5 | John Leonard | $2,355* |
| 6 | Vineet Chanhok | $2,220* |
| 7 | Kevin Haynes | $920 |
| 8 | Marc Johnson | $785 |
| 9 | Michael Stoddard | $650 |
| 10 | Charles Gudaitis | $550 |
*Denotes six-way deal
John Carr limped from under the gun, and G Dull did the same on his left. Kelly O'Hare raised to 700 in the cutoff, and Raymond Lizzol made the call on the button.
Carr and Dull came along to see the 4♣5♣10♦ flop. Carr led out for 2,100 and Dull called. O'Hair then raised to 5,500, producing a quick fold from Lizzol.
After taking a moment, Carr opted to let it go and Dull followed with a fold as the dealer pushed the pot to O'Hair.
The first 100 entrants are in their seats, and action is underway on Day 1b.
Level: 1
Blinds: 100/200
Ante: 200
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