Main Event | 2015 Mid-States Poker Tour Running Aces

02-08-2015 12:49 UTC-5

Eggen's Kings Bust Hendrickson

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Level 16 : 2,000/4,000, 500 ante

Aaron Eggen just took a three-way preflop all in with against the of Nick Pupillo and of "DQ" Dan Hendrickson when the board ran out . Eggen had 95,500 to start the hand, and Pupillo lost the majority of his stack, while Hendrickson was covered by both with about 70,000.

Player	Chips	Progress
Aaron Eggen	260,000	165,000
Nick Pupillo	87,000	-77,500
Dan Hendrickson	Busted

Tags: Dan Hendrickson Nick Pupillo Aaron Eggen

02-08-2015 12:39 UTC-5

Reading Finishes Fielder

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Level 16 : 2,000/4,000, 500 ante

A player opened for 11,000 early, and Jeff Fielder jammed for about 40,000. John Reading shoved as well from Fielder's left, folding out everyone, including the opener.

"You must have kings," Fielder said, showing his own .

Close, but it was for Reading.

The flop brought a pair for Fielder, though he still trailed. More equity arrived in the form of the , giving Fielder a flush draw, but he missed the river.

Mark Sandness and Kou Vang also busted out.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Reading	265,000	83,500
Kou Vang	Busted
Jeff Fielder	Busted
Mark Sandness	Busted

Tags: Jeff Fielder Mark Sandness Kou Vang John Reading

02-08-2015 12:30 UTC-5

Huebener Doubles Through Fielder

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Level 16 : 2,000/4,000, 500 ante

On a final board of , Justyn Huebener bet 17,000 from the big blind. Jeff Fielder raised to 42,000, and Huebener shoved.

"I call," Fielder said with a sigh.

Huebener showed for the top full house, and Fielder flicked together.

"I always have ace-king against you," he said. "How many monies?"

The total was 76,500, and Fielder shipped the requisite chips.

Player	Chips	Progress
Justyn Huebener	200,000	87,500
Jeff Fielder	43,000	-51,500

Tags: Jeff Fielder Justin Huebener

02-08-2015 12:16 UTC-5

Liu Doubles With Straight Flush

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Level 16 : 2,000/4,000, 500 ante

Peixin Liu just doubled up when he hit a straight flush with after flopping a flush draw and getting in against the set of fives held by Tyler Caspers.

"Still can't beat you Liu," Caspers mused.

The two have a bit of history, as both made the final table of this event almost exactly one year ago. There, Liu got fourth for $22,297, while Caspers finished third for $32,932.

Player	Chips	Progress
Peixin Liu	150,000	91,500
Tyler Caspers	80,000	-10,000

Tags: Peixin Liu Tyler Caspers

Level: 16

Blinds: 2,000/4,000

Ante: 500

02-08-2015 12:07 UTC-5

Ross Wakes Up

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Level 15 : 1,500/3,000, 500 ante

A player shoved under the gun for about 30,000, and Mike Ross reshoved when action folded to his small blind. The big blind mucked.

Ross:
Under the gun:

Ross' aces had a crushing lead, and he had it locked in by the turn as the board came .

Player	Chips	Progress
Mike Ross	97,500	27,000

Tags: Mike Ross

02-08-2015 11:57 UTC-5

Nelson Can't Fade a Draw

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Level 15 : 1,500/3,000, 500 ante

On a flop, Shane Nelson bet and then called off his stack of what looked like about 40,000 when a player check-shoved on him.

Nelson:
Opponent:

"This will be fun," Nelson said. "I haven't faded a draw in a long time."

He wouldn't do so this time as a turn was followed by a river.

Player	Chips	Progress
Shane Nelson	Busted

Tags: Shane Nelson

02-08-2015 11:45 UTC-5

Buckley Sends Lazar Packing

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Level 15 : 1,500/3,000, 500 ante

"He's gotta have it on the button," Tony Lazar said with mock digust after DJ Buckley turned over , putting Lazar, who had shoved from the small blind for about 25,000 with , at risk.