$215 Main Event NLH $75K GTD
Day 1 Started
partypoker US Network Online Series (Oct. 11-18)
$215 Main Event NLH $75K GTD
Day: 1
It's Time for the Main Event
The partypoker US Network Online Series draws to a close today. After nine previous events, the series finishes with the marquee game, the $215 Main Event NLH $75K GTD.
As is fitting for a Main Event, the $75,000 guarantee is the biggest of the series. Players in the finale start the day with 100K in chips and play 12 minute levels through to a winner.
All players within the state of New Jersey may compete across the three platforms of partypoker US, Borgata Poker and BetMGM Poker. Among the notable players already waiting for action are Tony "ToNiSiNzz" Sinishtaj, Yong ‘IReadYrSoul’ Kwon, Mark "KnowClue1" Tobino, Katie "KatieStone" Stone, Eric “alwaysliquid” Vanauken, and Kevin “sofcknsick” Campbell.
Action gets underway at 5 p.m. Eastern time, and Pokernews.com will be here as always to bring you all the updates. Stay tuned here.
Action is Underway
Cards are now in the air for the $215 Main Event NLH $75K GTD. Late registration is open until the end of Level 15 and there are more than 70 players in action as play begins.
Dan "mj23style” Sewnig Takes it on Flop
In an early pot at 150/300, "Bigone1959" limped in before Dan "mj23style” Sewnig raised to 1,200 from the button. "Edsebo" called from the big blind, as did "Bigone1959". The flop came 
and it checked to Sewnig who bet 1,726 and got folds all around.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
102,220 | |
|
96,910 | |
|
|
96,000 |
Chip Leaders In Level 3
Here are the current chip leaders with blinds at 250/500.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
257,755 | |
|
|
214,672 | 117,762 |
|
|
159,638 | |
|
|
157,172 | |
|
|
149,840 |
"Volstragg" Defends Small Blind
"Edsebo" limped in for 500 from the button, but "Volstragg" raised the small blind to 2,750. The big blind folded, and "Edsebo" called to see 
on the flop. "Volstragg" fired 4,860 and got the fold to take down a decent pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
100,825 | |
|
|
29,934 | -66,066 |
Some Notable Stacks in Level 4
Blinds are now at 300/600.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
123,391 | |
|
|
108,650 | |
|
|
105,180 | |
|
|
93,265 | |
|
|
91,518 | |
|
|
87,205 | |
|
|
57,967 | |
|
|
8,000 |
"TheLuckBox" Takes a Stack
With blinds at 300/600, "TheLuckBox" raised to 1,320 under the gun, and "DaCoolerKing" called from their left, as did "upayformypennys" from the big blind. The flop was 
and after two checks, "DaCoolerKing" bet 3,645.
The big blind folded, but "TheLuckBox" called to see on the turn. "TheLuckBox" check-raised a bet of 6,075 to 19,566 and got a call to the 
river. "TheLuckBox" shoved for more than the pot, and "DaCoolerKing" called.
"DaCoolerKing": 
"TheLuckBox": 
Board:
"TheLuckBox" flopped it and managed to get full value. "DaCoolerKing" bought in again for another 100K stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
200,873 | |
|
|
188,280 | |
|
|
100,000 |
Big Stacks at First Break
There are 189 entries at the first break, with 174 players left at the virtual felt.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
273,697 | |
|
|
248,980 | -8,775 |
|
|
244,935 | |
|
|
219,625 | |
|
|
217,135 | 2,463 |
"Joc555" Doubles
With blinds at 400/800, Anthony "supremetny" Chin opened the betting early with a raise to 2,000. Derek "pompii" Sudell and Brian "TopCreature” Sherrier called before "Joc555" raised it up to 11.2K. Chin was the only caller.
The flop came 
and Chin check-raised the bet of 21,375 to 91,200. "Joc555" called off their stack.
"Joc555": 
Anthony "supremetny" Chin: 
Board: 
They both flopped the jack, but "Joc555" had the best kicker and held for a big double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
182,440 | 182,440 |
|
|
105,998 | 105,998 |
|
|
97,900 | 97,900 |
|
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83,328 | 83,328 |