Polk Jumps in and Starts Out Hot
Doug Polk has officially entered the main event and didn't take long to get involved in the action.
Chan Pelton raised to 1,100 from early position and Polk raised it up to 3,500 from the button while mid-conversation with his neighbor at the table. Pelton quickly and confidently four-bet to 11,100.
Polk didn't think too long before announcing, "all in," and sliding his stack of about 54,000 into the middle. Pelton said, "Eh, whatever," and stuck his stack in the middle as well.
Polk had the goods with the 
while Pelton was holding the 
.
"Give him a three!" yelled a tablemate.
The window obliged, and the 
hit the board.
"No!" yelled Polk.
"Keep it low!" the whole table seemed to be rooting against Polk.
"Jack!" yelled Polk, looking for the gutshot to win the pot.
The 
wasn't what he was looking for.
"Jack!" Polk pleaded again.
This time the deck heard his pleas and answered with the 
.
"The ol' Lodge on the river," smiled Polk. He scooped a massive pot and catapulted himself into one of the day's chip leaders while Pelton busted shortly after.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
104,000 | 104,000 |
|
Busted |
. 
which was one pip better than the 
and Compton was ousted.
. He held about 22,000 in chips and his lone opponent, Leon Khachadour had nearly the same stack. He decided to go all in and slid his chips across the middle. Khachadour couldn't have called quicker. 
, the turn and the river gave him top two pair.
seemed to slow the action as both players now checked. 
and dragged the pot with the play.
hit the board. Once more Roesel bet, this time a bet of 6,700. Kirkhart thought for a bit, but shrugged and put in the chips. 
