The first four levels of the day have been completed, and players have been sent on their first 15-minute break.
The first four levels of the day have been completed, and players have been sent on their first 15-minute break.
Christopher Lawson limped as first to act, making the call when Justin Barnes raised to 1,800 in the big blind. Barnes checked the 6♥9♣4♣ flop, and Lawson counted out a bet of 1,400.
That produced a quick fold from Barnes, and Lawson flashed his cards towards his opponent before collecting the pot.
Gary Gwinn opened to 1,000 in middle position, and Steven McKuin answered with a three-bet to 3,000 in the cutoff. Gwinn called and checked the 3♣6♣7♠ flop, with McKuin checking behind.
Gwinn led out for 7,500 on the 8♠ turn, taking down the pot as McKuin let his hand go.
At a nearby table, RunGood Ambassador Preston McEwen found river value on his bet of 13,000 before turning over a set of aces to collect some new chips.
Level: 4
Blinds: 300/500
Ante: 500
Ty Watson opened to 800 from under the gun, finding five callers before the 2♦5♦5♠ flop was fanned out. The big blind led out for 900, with Watson quickly calling.
Ryan Williams and Jeffrey Wynn also came along to the 7♥ turn, and a trio of checks led to a bet of 3,000 from Wynn. The big blind folded before Watson raised to 6,000. Williams got out of the way, and Wynn made the call.
Watson fired a bet of 15,000 on the A♥ river, producing a fold from Wynn.
The opening flight of the Main Event has already drawn 60 entries early in Level 3.
Late registration remains open through the end of Level 8, with two more flights to come on Saturday.
Level: 3
Blinds: 200/400
Ante: 400