We're not sure how it happened, but Latin American Poker Tour Punta del Este champion, Alex Komaromi, has been eliminated here in Colombia. Komaromi, who was no doubt hoping to capture his second LAPT title, couldn't get much going here today.
With 2,100 in the pot, three players saw a flop of . Humberto Brenes was first to act and checked from the small blind. The player in the hijack did the same, allowing the button to bet 1,300. Brenes made the call while the hijack got out of the way.
When the hit the turn, Brenes checked and the button threw out a blue T5,000 chip. We're not sure how much he had bet, but it wasn't the entire 5,000; nonetheless, Brenes asked for a total count and bet enough to set his opponent all in. The button tanked for a couple of minutes before grabbing his chips, around 8,000 total, and committing them to the pot. Unfortunately for him, his was drawing dead to Brenes' flopped flush.
The inconsequential was put out on the river as the Costa Rican pro chipped up to around 33,000.
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With the recent eliminations of Team PokerStars Pros Nacho Barbero (Argentina), Christian De Leon (Mexico), and Angel Guillen (Mexico), we thought we'd give you a more in-depth look at Fredy Torres, one of the few remaining Stars pros remaining in this Latin American Poker Tour event, courtesy of the PokerStars Program:
Fredy Torres (Team PokerStars Online Colombia) was, in 2010, the first professional Colombian poker player ever sponsored by PokerStars.net. His first poker experiences were with playing free rolls until he was able to build a bankroll and began playing micro limits. It has been four years since then and he is now a Supernova Elite dedicated exclusively to poker and participating in the biggest, most competitive Latin American events both live and online. His strong area: cash games, without a doubt. An admirer of the strategic nature of poker we are sure to see a lot from him while playing in his natal Colombia.
In what has been a rough two levels for the members of Team PokerStars, Angel Guillen is the latest to hit the rail.
Holding , Guillen and an opponent got their chips into the middle on a flop. Guillen, with roughly 18,000 to start the hand, was drawing against his opponent's . Unfortunately for Guillen, the turn and river were bricks and brought his tournament to an end.
In case you're wondering, Day 1a completely sold out as all 33 tables in the room were filled. Playing ten-handed, that means 330 players were in action today. We're expecting the same tomorrow for Day 1b, which would bring the field up to an impressive 660; although, we'll have to wait until tomorrow to see if that comes to fruition.
With a limp in front of him, Team PokerStars Pro Nacho Barbero shoved for 2,550 from middle position. Action folded back to the limper who after a few moments, opted to call with .
Barbero was behind with and was unable to catch up as the board ran out .
. Humberto Brenes was first to act and checked from the small blind. The player in the hijack did the same, allowing the button to bet 1,300. Brenes made the call while the hijack got out of the way.
hit the turn, Brenes checked and the button threw out a blue T5,000 chip. We're not sure how much he had bet, but it wasn't the entire 5,000; nonetheless, Brenes asked for a total count and bet enough to set his opponent all in. The button tanked for a couple of minutes before grabbing his chips, around 8,000 total, and committing them to the pot. Unfortunately for him, his 
was drawing dead to Brenes' 
flopped flush.
was put out on the river as the Costa Rican pro chipped up to around 33,000.
, Guillen and an opponent got their chips into the middle on a 
flop. Guillen, with roughly 18,000 to start the hand, was drawing against his opponent's 
river were bricks and brought his tournament to an end.
