$5,300 NAPT Main Event Day 2 | 2024 PokerStars NAPT Las Vegas

11-07-2024 18:21 UTC-8

Tamayo Tries to Trap Lavenburg

David Salituro

Level 14 : Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante

Jonathan Tamayo raised to 7,000 under the gun, Michael Lavenburg three-bet to 18,000 in early position, and Tamayo called.

The flop came 6♣3♥3♣ and Lavenburg continued for 20,000. Tamayo called to the 8♣ turn, where Lavenberg bet another 30,000. Tamayo again called.

The river was the K♥ and Tamayo checked for a third time. Lavenburg checked back and Tamayo showed A♣7♣ for the nut flush to win the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jonathan Tamayo	205,000 33,500	33,500

Michael Lavenburg	140,000 40,500	40,500

Tags: Jonathan Tamayo Michael Lavenburg

11-07-2024 18:29 UTC-8

Brannan Picks Off Mullaly's Bluff

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Connor Richards

Level 14 : Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante

In a heads-up pot between the blinds, Frank Brannan and Myles Mullaly got to the river on a board of J♥2♥9♦K♥K♠ with around 60,000 in the pot.

Brannan checked the river and Mullaly moved all in to put Brannan to the test for his stack of 121,000. After some table talk Brannan called.

Mullaly could only show 10♥2♠ for dueces and kings as Brannan showed 6♥3♥ to win the pot with a flush.

"Can we get a table change?" asked Mike Lang.

Player	Chips	Progress
Frank Brannan	300,000 162,000	162,000

Myles Mullaly	70,000 55,000	55,000

Tags: Frank Brannan Mike Lang Myles Mullaly

11-07-2024 18:31 UTC-8

Lucas Shoves Into Hendricks' Aces

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David Salituro

Level 14 : Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante

Landen Lucas raised to 7,000 in early position and Lance Hendricks three-bet to 17,000 in the big blind. Lucas then moved all in for 65,000 and Hendricks snap-called.

Landen Lucas: Q♠J♠ All in
Lance Hendricks: A♦A♣

Hendricks had picked up aces to leave Lucas at serious risk of elimination, while the A♥Q♥9♥ flop then improved Hendricks to top set. The board ran out 6♦2♠ and Lucas was sent to the rail.

Player	Chips	Progress
Lance Hendricks	350,000 130,000	130,000
Landen Lucas	Busted

Tags: Lance Hendricks Landen Lucas

11-07-2024 19:25 UTC-8

Roberts Flips Halverson to the Rail

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David Salituro

Level 15 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

In a blind versus blind battle, Mitchell Halverson moved all in for around 100,000 as Christian Roberts put him at risk.

Mitchell Halverson: J♠J♥ All in
Christian Roberts: A♥K♦

Halverson remained in the lead on the 5♣9♦7♠ flop, but Roberts spiked the K♣ on the turn to leave Halverson behind. The river was the 4♣ and Halverson headed for the exit.

Player	Chips	Progress
Christian Roberts	320,000 145,000	145,000

Mitchell Halverson	Busted

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11-07-2024 19:34 UTC-8

Ferraro Wins a Flip to Leave Liu on Fumes

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David Salituro

Level 15 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Cole Ferraro moved all in for 67,000 on the button and Yayun Liu put him at risk in the big blind.

Cole Ferraro: J♠J♦ All in
Yayun Liu: A♥K♠

Ferraro's jacks remained in the lead on the 9♥2♣4♦ flop, while the turn was the 3♠. The J♥ river improved Ferraro to a set and secured him a double up while Liu was left on a short stack approaching the money bubble.

Player	Chips	Progress
Cole Ferraro	130,000 30,000	30,000

Yayun Liu	25,000 70,000	70,000

Tags: Yayun Liu Cole Ferraro

11-07-2024 19:55 UTC-8

Wilson Cracks Harder's Aces on Soft Bubble

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 15 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Brock Wilson opened to 8,000 from middle position and Christian Harder three-bet to 22,000 from the hijack. Wilson clicked it to 36,000 and Harder made the call.

The flop came Q♠Q♥8♠. Wilson bet 15,000, Harder shoved for around 60,000 and Wilson called with a covering stack to put Harder at risk.

Christian Harder: A♣A♦ All in
Brock Wilson: A♥Q♦

Wilson was a huge favorite with trip queens while Harder only had one out to extend his tournament life. He could not find the case ace when the rest of the board ran out 3♠7♥ and was sent to the rail just a couple spots shy of making the money while Wilson claimed the last of his chips.

Player	Chips	Progress
Brock Wilson	265,000 132,000	132,000
Christian Harder	Busted

Tags: Brock Wilson Christian Harder

11-07-2024 20:17 UTC-8

Michael Lavenburg Eliminated on the Stone Bubble by Jared Jaffee

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Brett Slezak

Level 15 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Michael Lavenburg raised to 20,000 from middle position and was called by Jared Jaffee on the button.

On the 9♣5♦2♠ flop, Lavenburg jammed for his remaining 2,000 and Jaffee called.

Michael Lavenburg: 6♥6♦ All in
Jared Jaffee: 7♥7♦

Lavenburg was in bad shape against Jaffee's hand and it stayed that way as the board ran out 10♣A♣. The rest of the room cheered as everyone is guaranteed a minimum cash of $8,900.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jared Jaffee	260,000 141,000	141,000

Michael Lavenburg	Busted

Tags: Jared Jaffee Michael Lavenburg

11-07-2024 20:54 UTC-8

Tamayo Coolers Sivagnanam to Score a KO

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Brett Slezak

Level 15 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Jonathan Tamayo opened the button and Ratharam Sivagnanam defended his big blind.

Sivagnanam check-called a bet on the A♣3♦2♥ flop.

On the 10♥ turn, Tamayo continued the aggression with a 20,000 bet and Sivagnanam stuck around once again.

The river brought the 10♣. Tamayo fired a third barrel for 57,000 before Sivagnanam jammed for around 100,000 and Tamayo snapped it off.

"Did you just make a boat?" questioned a trepidatious Sivagnanam.

Ratharam Sivagnanam: 3♠3♥ All in
Jonathan Tamayo: A♠10♠

It was a brutal cooler as Sivagnanam flopped a set and both players filled up on the river as Tamayo collected the rest of Sivagnanam's chips.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jonathan Tamayo	305,000 107,000	107,000

Ratharam Sivagnanam	Busted

Tags: Jonathan Tamayo Ratharam Sivagnanam

11-07-2024 20:54 UTC-8

Great Job! Aces Full for Mugar

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Connor Richards

Level 15 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Jeremiah Williams opened to 8,000 in middle position and Peter Mugar three-bet to around 40,000 in the big blind. Williams then four-bet jammed and was met with a snap-call.

Jeremiah Williams: A♥Q♣ All in
Peter Mugar: A♠A♦

Williams had run into aces and coudln't improve as the board ran out 2♠5♦A♣J♣5♣ to mark his elimination as Mugar improved to aces full.

Fun fact for all the alternative-comedy-heads out there: Peter Mugar is the brother of television producer Jon Mugar, best known for his work on Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!.