Main Event
Day 1b Started
Main Event
Day 1b Started
We're set to kick off Day 1b of Mid-States Poker Tour Golden Gates Casino here in Black Hawk, Colo., at 5 p.m. local time.
Some notable players busted out yesterday in Day 1a and are sure to be back to fire another bullet here on Day 1b. These players include Lance Harris, Blake Bohn, Steen Ronlov, Matt Alexander, and Matt Kirby.
Due to the large field, 10 levels will be played today instead of the usual 9, as the field must be pared down to fit into the venue for Day 2 on Sunday. Players will begin with 25,000 in chips, and blinds start at 50/100. Levels will last 50 minutes throughout the day.
Gene Gioia set the pace by bagging just over 300,000 last night, good for more than 100 big blinds at the start of Day 2.
The tournament director just fired off the rules in a rapid monologue before ordering Day 1b to begin.
Level: 1
Blinds: 50/100
Ante:
Here are some of the faces we recognized as we took a walk through the tournament area.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Brett Schwertley | 25,000 | |
Patrick Steele | 25,000 | |
Todd Breyfogle | 25,000 | |
Matt Kirby |
25,000
25,000
|
25,000 |
Lance Harris |
25,000
25,000
|
25,000 |
Matt Alexander | 25,000 | |
Bill Romer | 25,000 | |
Blake Bohn | 25,000 |
Three players put in 1,200 after a flop of , and action checked to Ian Glycenfer in the cutoff after the turned. He bet 2,550, and only one player came along this time. After the river, Glycenfer's opponent checked and Glycenfer bet 3,175. His opponent thought for about a minute before making the call, and Glycenfer showed to take the pot.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Ian Glycenfer |
34,500
34,500
|
34,500 |
Two players checked to Dan McCabe in the hijack, and he bet 2,150 after fourth street made the board . Both opponents called, and a hit the river, which led to two more checks. McCabe bet 3,500, and the big blind immediately raised to 10,000. McCabe called just as quickly after the third player had folded, and his opponent showed for a straight. McCabe held the better straight with , however, and he dragged the pot.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Dan McCabe | 36,000 |
Blake Bohn checked behind one player, and the button bet 5,000 into about a 2,500 pot on a board of . The first player folded, and Bohn called. After the two-paired the board, Bohn checked and saw the button fire 7,000.
"Flopped it," Bohn said, leaning back in his chair and looking up at the ceiling. "It comes running ten-eight."
He mucked his hand.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Blake Bohn |
19,400
-5,600
|
-5,600 |
Level: 2
Blinds: 100/200
Ante:
Jeff Lebowski bet 4,000 on the end with the community having come . His opponent shoved all in for 9,450 total, and Lebowski made the call.
"I've got a seven," the called player said, rising from his seat and tossing into the middle. Lebowski showed for two pair.
"Bad read," the eliminated player said with a laugh.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Jeff Lebowski
|
53,500 |