$400 NLHE
Day 1 Started
2023 Potomac Winter Poker Open
$400 NLHE
Day: 1
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1
2023 Potomac Winter Poker Open
Buy-in
$400
Prize Pool
$58,080
Entries
176
Level
26
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
80,000
Entries
176
Players Left
1
Event #7: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Set to Begin at 11 a.m.
Welcome to Event #7: $400 No-Limit Hold'em here at the MGM National Harbor. Today's event will be a one-day venture featuring a $50K minimum prize pool guarantee regardless of how many players enter.
A few short days ago, Kyle D emerged victorious in the first $50K guarantee of the series — Event #3: $400 No-Limit Hold'em after besting a field of 296 players. Today's event will be the second and final $400 tournament with a $50K guarantee during the 2023 Potomac Winter Poker Open.
Players will begin with 25,000 in tournament chips with blinds starting at 100/100 and a 100 big-blind ante. Levels will last 30 minutes each and players may re-enter until the beginning of level 11. Breaks will be held after every four levels but are subject to change based on the tournament director's discretion.
Be sure to stick with PokerNews as we bring you coverage of what is sure to be an action-packed marathon event here at Event #7: $400 No-Limit Hold'em!
Cards in The Air
With 31 players to start things off — play is now underway!
Level: 1
Blinds: 100/100
Ante: 100
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Level 1
: Blinds 100/100, 100 ante
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Sze Keeps Firing
Level 1
: Blinds 100/100, 100 ante
Action folded around to Michael Sze in the small blind, who raised to 300. His opponent called from the big to see a flop, which came 
. Sze continued for 400 and his opponent called.
The turn brought the 
and Sze sized up for a 700 bet. His opponent again called.
The 
completed the board and Sze fired a final time for 1,000. This time his opponent folded and Sze dragged the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
27,000 |
Six Enough For Fleishman
Level 1
: Blinds 100/100, 100 ante
Barry Fleishman opened to 300 from under-the-gun and was called by the player on the button and both players in the blinds.
Everyone checked on the 
flop and action was checked to Fleishman on the 
turn. Fleishman bet 800 and only the player on the button called.
Both players checked on the 
river and Fleishman announced, "Six," before turning over 
for queens and sixes. It was good as his opponent mucked — awarding the pot to Fleishman.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
26,800 |
Level: 2
Blinds: 100/200
Ante: 200
A Look at The Remaining 2023 Potomac Winter Poker Open Schedule
Level 2
: Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
2023 Potomac Winter Poker Open Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Buy-in | Starting Chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, February 1 | 4 p.m. | Event #8: Super Turbo Black Chip Bounty | $400 | 25k |
| Wednesday, February 1 | 7 p.m. | Mega Satellite to the Freezeout 5 seats GTD | $250 | 10k |
| Thursday, February 2 | 11 a.m. | Event #9: NLH Freezeout $50K GTD | $1,200 | 50K |
| Thursday, February 2 | 4 p.m. | Event #10: NLH / 4-card PLO Mix | $400 | 25K |
| Thursday, February 2 | 7 p.m. | Main Event Super Satellite 5 seats GTD | $200 w/ $100 re-buys | 10K |
| Friday, February 3 | 10 a.m. | Main Event Mega Satellite 5 seats GTD | $600 | 15K |
| Friday, February 3 | 11 a.m. | Event #11a: Main Event Day 1a $500K GTD | $2,700 | 50K |
| Friday, February 3 | 4 p.m. | Main Event Super Satellite 5 seats GTD | $200 w/ $100 re-buys | 10K |
| Friday, February 3 | 8 p.m. | Main Event Mega Satellite 5 seats GTD | $600 | 15K |
| Saturday, February 4 | 9 a.m. | Event #12: NLH Seniors 50+ | $300 | 20K |
| Saturday, February 4 | 10 a.m. | Main Event Mega Satellite 5 Seats GTD | $600 | 15K |
| Saturday, February 4 | 11 a.m. | Event #11b: Main Event Day 1b 500K GTD | $2,700 | 50K |
| Saturday, February 4 | 2 p.m. | Last Chance Main Event Mega Satellite 5 seats GTD | $600 | 15K |
| Saturday, February 4 | 7 p.m. | Event #13: NLH Rookie’s Event | $200 | 10K |
| Sunday, February 5 | 12 p.m. | Main Event Restart | ||
| Sunday, February 5 | 1 p.m. | Event #14: NLH $50K GTD 1 Day | $400 | 25K |
| Sunday, February 5 | 5 p.m. | Event #15: 5-Card PLO Championship | $400 | 25K |
| Monday, February 6 | 11 a.m. | Event #16: NLH Double Stack $50K GTD 1 Day | $400 | 50K |
| Monday, February 6 | 1 p.m. | Main Event Final Table |
Big Slick Does The Trick For Baker
Level 2
: Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
A player opened to 400 from under-the-gun and was three-bet to 1,200 by Cortez Baker on the button. The player in the small blind cold-called and the original raiser called as well.
Everyone checked on the 
flop and the small blind led out for a 2,300 bet on the 
turn. Both players called.
The 
completed the board and the player in the small blind bet 5,500. The player under-the-gun folded, but Baker then raised to 15,000. His opponent called and Baker showed 
for top two pair. His opponent mucked and Baker took down the sizable pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
48,000 |