$600 Main Event Day 1a | 2024 RGPS Destination RunGood San Diego

02-23-2024 22:12 UTC-7

Burquist Scores Some Value

Kirk Brown

Level 6 : 400/800, 800 ante

On a heads-up completed board of 2♦10♦J♦9♣7♣, there was around 7,000 in the middle when Jeff Burquist checked over to his opponent, who bet 2,000. Burquist then put in the check-raise to 7,000 and his opponent, an apparent non-believer, quickly called.

Burquist then tabled K♦8♥ for a missed flush draw but a back door straight to the jack. His opponent shook his head and threw his cards into the muck while the pit was pushed toward Burquist.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jeff Burquist	98,000

Tags: Jeff Burquist

02-23-2024 21:54 UTC-7

Avery Holds Against Kitagawa

Kirk Brown

Level 6 : 400/800, 800 ante

After a raise from Jason Avery, Kyle Kitagawa moved all in for his last 10,400, which Avery called to put him at risk.

Kyle Kitagawa: A♣Q♦
Jason Avery: 10♦10♣

Avery was ahead going into this flip with pocket tens, and the runout of K♥7♥9♠9♥5♠ was good for him to scoop the pot, which eliminated Kitagawa, who vowed to return.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jason Avery	45,000 15,000	15,000
Kyle Kitagawa	30,000

Level: 6

Blinds: 400/800

Ante: 800

02-23-2024 21:40 UTC-7

Nurding Gets Paid

Kirk Brown

Level 5 : Blinds 300/600, 600 ante

On a flop of A♠A♣2♥, Alex Nurding bet 1,500 but was then raised to 3,200 by Christopher Smith. The rest of the players got out of the way and Nurding called to see the 4♥ on the turn.

Nurding then checked to Smith, who continued for 2,200, but then it was Nurding's turn to raise and he made it 10,000 to go.

After a few seconds, Smith tossed in the call and the two went to the river 2♦, which double-paired the board.

Nurding then bet 25,000 and Smith went deep into the tank. After almost two minutes, he made the call, but was shown A♥10♥ by Nurding for a full house and he quickly mucked. This win brings Nurding up to 136,000 and is one of the biggest stacks so far.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alexander Nurding	136,000 136,000	136,000
Christopher Smith	12,000 12,000	12,000

Tags: Alex Nurding Christopher Smith

02-23-2024 21:32 UTC-7

Back from Break

Liam Black

Level 5 : Blinds 300/600, 600 ante

https://twitter.com/PokerNews/status/1761249458497442240?s=20

Level: 5

Blinds: 300/600

Ante: 600

02-23-2024 21:05 UTC-7

Break Time!

Kirk Brown

Level 4 : Blinds 300/500, 500 ante

The players are now on their first 15-minute break of the day and will return to action shortly.

02-23-2024 21:00 UTC-7

Azam Has an Ace

Kirk Brown

Level 4 : Blinds 300/500, 500 ante

On a heads-up completed board of 5♣5♥A♣4♣4♦, there was close to 11,000 in the middle when Allen Moheimani bet 4,000 and the action was on his opponent, Rafi Azam.

Azam thought about it only for a few seconds before he tossed in a chip to call.

"I'm just playing the board," Moheimani admitted as he turned over 6♥8♥, but that was no good once Azam tabled A♠10♦ for aces and fives to take down the substantial pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Allen Moheimani	26,000
Rafi Azam	22,000

Tags: Allen Moheimani Rafi Azam

02-23-2024 20:54 UTC-7

Nordin Knocks out Kerstetter with Quads

Kirk Brown

Level 4 : Blinds 300/500, 500 ante

On a heads-up flop of 6♥7♠2♠, Jamie Kerstetter check-called a bet of 2,000 from Brian Nordin, and then checked once more when the 4♥ hit the turn.

Nordin then continued for 4,200 and Kerstetter check-raised all in, which Nordin quickly called to put her at risk.

Kerstetter tabled A♠5♣ for just a gutshot while Nordin flipped over 4♣4♠ for a turned set of fours. Only a three would save Kerstetter on the river, but instead, it was the 4♦, which improved Nordin to quads and Kerstetter hit the rail.

Player	Chips	Progress
Brian Nordin	52,000
Jamie Kerstetter	Busted

Tags: Brian Nordin Jamie Kerstetter

Level: 4

Blinds: 300/500

Ante: 500