Bill Phillips shoved for 5,000 on the button after Austin Bursavich opened to 1,700 in early position. Bursavich made the call.
Bursavich:
Phillips:
The first four cards came , giving Phillips an unbeatable spade flush. Bursavich called for the , his only hope to salvage part of the pot with a chop, but the came instead, allowing Phillips to double.
Austin Bursavich's seemingly unstoppable climb continued in a recent hand.
In a blind-versus-blind battle, Frank Bravata bet out 3,000 on a flop. Bursavich made the call, and he then called 5,000 more on the turn. The river brought a , and Bravata bet 5,000 more. Bursavich put him all in for about 15,000 more, and Bravata snap-called.
Bravata:
Bursavich:
Bursavich had gotten lucky and spiked a set on the river, and Bravata was forced to ship all of his chips to his left.
The fact that Mardi Gras is happening the same weekend as the MSPT was no doubt a draw to a lot of player. As any player can attest, the venue and extracurricular activities often play a big part in their decision whether or not to travel for a tournament.
“The Artemis and Orion Parades will be rolling right next to the Belle of Baton Rouge property,” said Marty Brown, Director of Casino Operations at the Belle of Baton Rouge. “A great chance to experience a true Louisiana tradition!”
According to visitbatonrouge.com, there's really no better time to visit the city than during Mardi Gras.
"Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge is an annual celebration attended by thousands each year who join in and experience the excitement and fun filled family activities that are hosted in Baton Rouge, La. The capital city offers a variety of parades and has become a favorite place for families celebrating Mardi Gras. So while you're here, play and stay in Baton Rouge and be sure to enjoy the cuisine that we're famous for. The family friendly Baton Rouge Mardi Gras kicks off with huge floats, fancy balls, excitement and entertainment for everyone. The annual Baton Rouge Louisiana Mardi Gras parades include everything from beautifully decorated traditional floats, marching bands, costumed canines, lawn mower pushing krewes and dancing for all to enjoy!"
After multiple players saw a flop in a raised pot, Will Souther got all in for 11,275 from the hijack against a middle-position opponent, while a player on the button folded after putting in 4,500.
Souther:
Opponents:
Souther was in a commanding position, but his opponent turned one of the best cards in the deck: , giving him a straight draw if he could find a ten. The river was the though, and Souther doubled up.
Ben Mintz called it off with 77 but couldn't catch up to KK.
Frank Bravata bet 12,000 on the turn with the board reading , and Austin Bursavich pushed all in. Bravata called immediately.
Bravata:
Bursavich:
Unfortunately for Bravata, he was in awful shape against Bursavich's flopped trips, and the river wasn't the card he needed to catch up. He was forced to send another 7,350 to his opponent.
The very next hand, Bursavich opened for 800, and Ben Mintz three-bet to 2,225 from his immediate left. Action folded back to Bursavich, and he tossed out two gray T5,000 chips. Mintz moved all in for about that amount, and Bursavich immediately turned over . Mintz showed , and he found no help on the flop, turn, or river. He wished the remaining players good luck before exiting the tournament area.
, giving Phillips an unbeatable spade flush. Bursavich called for the 
, his only hope to salvage part of the pot with a chop, but the 
came instead, allowing Phillips to double.
flop. Bursavich made the call, and he then called 5,000 more on the 
, thought left him dead to runner runner, and the 
and 
didn't bring nearly enough help.
flop in a raised pot, Will Souther got all in for 11,275 from the hijack against a middle-position opponent, while a player on the button folded after putting in 4,500.
, giving him a straight draw if he could find a ten. The river was the 
though, and Souther doubled up.
river wasn't the card he needed to catch up. He was forced to send another 7,350 to his opponent.
