Chen, Yurgelevic, and Beachy Lead Flight 1b Into Day 2 Of The RGPS $800 Graton Main Event
Flight 1b began today at 4 pm, and saw a total of 144 entrants try for their shot at a bag. After 14 levels played out, the field was reduced to 18. Each one of them guaranteed a minimum cash and a shot for the title on Sunday, October 29th.
A trio of players take the flight lead as Can Chen (429,000), Mark Yergelevic (412,000), and Jeff Beachy (410,000) all found themselves over 400,000 at the end of the night. Two of the three securing their first RGPS main event cash, each one looking for their first title. Also bagging is Kasey Mills (396,000), Reggie Pears (377,000), and Taylor Pollard (61,000).
End of Day 1b Chip Counts
| Place | Player | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can Chen | 429,000 |
| 2 | Mark Yurgelevic | 412,000 |
| 3 | Jeff Beachy | 410,000 |
| 4 | Kasey Mills | 396,000 |
| 5 | Reggie Pears | 377,000 |
| 6 | Clark Lorzano | 339,000 |
| 7 | Anne Bui | 295,000 |
| 8 | Quyen Hoang | 288,000 |
| 9 | Tomas Padilla | 254,000 |
| 10 | Curtis Kowalk | 237,000 |
Not all were able to find bags on this flight. Players like Daniel Lowery, PokerGO Commentator Jeff Platt, Jagdeep Bal, and Ashley “PokerFaceAsh” Frank, will have to look to the following flights for their shot at the $500,000 guaranteed prizepool.
Play ended in Level 15 with blinds at , meaning that unless a subsequent flight ends earlier, players will return to this flight to play. Stay tuned to PokerNews for all updates regarding the RGPS Graton Main Event in Rohnert Park, California.