$600 Main Event Day 1a | 2023 RGPS Joplin

04-14-2023 00:31 UTC-5

Gluckert Shows Nut Low

Liam Gannon

Level 12 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

A player in the cutoff raised to 9,000 and in the big blind, Norm Gluckert defended.

On the flop of 5♠10♠3♥, Gluckert check-called a bet of 10,000 from his opponent.

The turn of 8♥ checked through to the J♠ river that saw Gluckert bet 15,000. His opponent exasperatedly tossed his hand into the muck while Gluckert turned over 4♣2♦ for just four-high as the pot was pushed towards him.

Player	Chips	Progress
Norm Gluckert	67,000

Tags: Norm Gluckert

04-14-2023 00:31 UTC-5

Late Night Casualties

Liam Gannon

Level 12 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Ashley Frank	Busted
Rodney Spriggs	Busted
Kurt Haiss	Busted

Level: 13

Blinds: 3,000/5,000

Ante: 5,000

04-14-2023 00:53 UTC-5

PN Podcast: Kane Kalas Talks New Album, David Kaye on US Online Poker & a Bad Beat Jackpot

Liam Gannon

Level 13 : Blinds 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway and Connor Richards talk about the Global Poker x PokerNews Cup, which is happening now, as well as registration is now open for the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), the richest poker players article causing a social media stir, and why a bad beat jackpot wasn't paid out in a Texas poker room.

Also, Jon Sofen chats with poker player Kane Kalas about baseball and a new album he released in honor of his late father. Then, Chad has a conversation with PokerStars USA Ambassador David Kaye, who talked about the recent US SCOOP, upcoming promotions, and the state of online poker in the United States. It's a two-guests-for-one episode of the PokerNews Podcast.

They also recap the recently-completed Irish Poker Open, which was a record-breaking tournament, discuss the "Top 5 Gambling Movies," and share what's coming up in regard to PokerNews Live Reporting.

Listen to the New PokerNews Podcast Here!

04-14-2023 01:07 UTC-5

Lewis Shoves River

Liam Gannon

Level 13 : Blinds 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

A player on the button raised to 12,000 and in the small blind, Trevor Lewis three bet to 36,000 which saw the button call.

The flop came out A♦7♥8♣ and action checked through to the 7♠ turn that saw Lewis bet 20,000 and his opponent called.

On the K♦ river, Lewis moved all in for 84,000 and his opponent quickly folded, ceding him the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Trevor Lewis	143,000 143,000	143,000

Tags: Trevor Lewis

04-14-2023 01:16 UTC-5

Lewis Keeps Gaining

Liam Gannon

Level 13 : Blinds 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

A player moved all in from early position for 83,000 and action folded around to Jael Lewis in the big blind who called to put him at risk.

Opponent: 9♠9♣
Jael Lewis: 10♠10♦

The board ran out 8♠K♣A♠8♥7♣ and Lewis continued her tournament long chip lead as she added more to her stack.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jael Lewis	545,000 177,000	177,000

Tags: Jael Lewis

04-14-2023 01:42 UTC-5

Jolly Sails On

Liam Gannon

Level 13 : Blinds 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

Brant Jolly raised to 15,000 from late position and in the big blind, another player moved all in for 87,000 which saw action fold back around to Jolly who went into the tank. "I really don't want to do it," lamented Jolly "but I think I'm gonna have to do it."

Big blind: A♣K♠
Brant Jolly: 4♥4♦

The board ran out 2♦5♠6♣8♥Q♥ and Jolly's fours held up to bring the field closer to the money.

Player	Chips	Progress
Brant Jolly	312,000

Tags: Brant Jolly

04-14-2023 01:49 UTC-5

Break

Liam Gannon

Level 13 : Blinds 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

The remaining 15 players have gone on a 15-minute break. When they return they will play until two more players are eliminated.

Level: 14

Blinds: 3,000/6,000

Ante: 6,000

04-14-2023 02:14 UTC-5

Wagner Doubles Through Walden

Liam Gannon

Level 14 : Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante

Brandon Wagner raised to 16,000 from early position and in the big blind, Bryan Walden raised to 55,000. Wagner counted out his stack before moving all in for 236,000 and Walden went into the tank. After some thinking Walden put in the call and the cards were turned over.

Brandon Wagner: A♠A♦
Bryan Walden: A♥K♣

The board ran out 9♦J♠5♥6♠J♦ and the aces held up for Wagner to take down a massive pot by doubling through Walden.