$1,110 MSPT Main Event Day 1b | 2022 MSPT Sycuan Showdown Series

04-29-2022 21:35 UTC-4

PN Podcast: Sarah Responds to Bryn Kenney Criticism, Mean Tweets & Ivey's Weed Situation

Mike Patrick

Level 5 : 300/500, 500 ante

In the latest edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring responds to criticisms surrounding her interview with Bryn Kenney, which includes a segment of reading some mean tweets. Learn her thoughts on the whole matter and learn behind-the-scenes details on how it all came together.

Sarah is also joined by Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen to discuss Chino Rheem winning the PokerGO Tour $25K Showdown Series, previewing the High Stakes Duel Phil Hellmuth vs. Tom Dwan match coming up on May 12, and Ruth Hall taking down the Nevada State Ladies Poker Championship for the second time.

They also discuss Brad Owen being brought on as WPT Ambassador, and an update on Phil Ivey's weed business venture, which doesn't have a happy ending.

Listen to those stories and more on the PokerNews Podcast!

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04-29-2022 21:20 UTC-4

Updated Chip Counts

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Mike Patrick

Level 5 : 300/500, 500 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Rich Alsup	135,000 108,000	108,000
Daryn Brush	118,000 34,700	34,700
Leo Macabitas	81,500 81,500	81,500
Steve Lardner	70,000 70,000	70,000
Chris Skinner	61,000 61,000	61,000
Rob Wazwaz	60,000 48,000	48,000

Felipe Davila	38,000 15,000	15,000
Veronica Daly	25,000 8,000	8,000
DJ Buckley	24,000 24,000	24,000
Shun Wakita	22,700 22,700	22,700
Gianluca Pace	20,300 1,800	1,800
Ken Baime	15,000 10,000	10,000

04-29-2022 21:06 UTC-4

Friedman's Aces Felted

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Mike Patrick

Level 5 : 300/500, 500 ante

Adam Friedman's seat was recently found to be empty and his now-former tablemates provided the details of his elimination.

Preflop, Friedman raised to 1,200 in early position and received four calls.

On a flop, action checked through to see a fall on the turn.

Friedman led out for 1,800, Scott Lennon called, and Vladimir Medvinsky raised to 6,000.

Friedman then moved in for around 30,000 and only Medvinsky called showing for a turned full house.

A on the river couldn't save Friedman, who still has plenty of time to re-enter today should he choose.

Player	Chips	Progress
Vladimir Medvinsky	60,000 60,000	60,000

Scott Lennon	55,000 9,000	9,000
Adam Friedman	Busted

Tags: Scott Lennon Vladimir Medvinsky

04-29-2022 21:00 UTC-4

Robert Fortuno Wins Event #4 $185 Multi-Day

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Mike Patrick

Level 5 : 300/500, 500 ante

While PokerNews is here bringing you live updates for the $1,100 Main Event, we’re happy to tell you about some of the side events that have taken place over the past week during the Showdown Series here at Sycuan Casino.

Event #4: $185 Multi Day saw 208 entries build a prize pool of $30,160 with the top 21 players earning at least $362. Following a six-handed deal, it was Robert Fortuno of Chula Vista, CA taking home the top prize of $4,595 and an MSPT trophy.

Final Table Results

Place	Player	Prize
1	Robert Fortuno	$4,595
2	John McClanhan	$4,400
3	Andrew Gay	$3,885
4	Rhonda Vankrey	$3,470
5	Ruel Villaruel	$3,098
6	Jason Jones	$2,690
7	Jonathan Larkin	$1,116
8	Shun Wakita	$875
9	Daniel Asbury	$694

Tags: Andrew Gay Daniel Asbury Jason Jones John McClanhan Jonathan Larkin Rhonda Vankrey Robert Fortuno Shun Wakita

Level: 5

Blinds: 300/500

Ante: 500

04-29-2022 20:44 UTC-4

Friedman Picks Off Lennon

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Mike Patrick

Level 4 : 200/400, 400 ante

After Felipe Davila opened under the gun with a raise to 1,100, four players called including Adam Friedman and Brad Sailor. Scott Lennon then put in a three-bet from the big blind to 5,500, with only Ulises Liaina in the cutoff and Friedman on the button calling.

The flop came , and Lennon continued for another 10,000. Liaina folded and Friedman counted out his stack before moving all in for a bit more. Lennon called and was behind.

Adam Friedman:
Scott Lennon:

The turn and river brought the and giving Friedman a big pot to boost his stack over double starting.

Player	Chips	Progress
Adam Friedman	55,000 20,500	20,500

Scott Lennon	46,000 21,000	21,000
Ulisese Liaina	36,000 36,000	36,000
Brad Sailor	26,500 5,900	5,900
Felipe Davila	23,000 8,700	8,700

Tags: Adam Friedman Brad Sailor Scott Lennon Ulises Liaina

04-29-2022 20:30 UTC-4

Several Faces in Today's Field

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Mike Patrick

04-29-2022 20:15 UTC-4

Steve Sharp Wins Event #3 $250 Sunday Feast

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Mike Patrick

Level 4 : 200/400, 400 ante

While PokerNews is here bringing you live updates for the $1,100 Main Event, we’re happy to tell you about some of the side events that have taken place over the past week during the Showdown Series here at Sycuan Casino.

Event #3: $250 Sunday Feast saw 93 entries build a prize pool of $18,600 with the top 12 players earning at least $391. When the dust settled, it was Steve Sharp of San Diego, CA taking home the top prize of $5,579 and an MSPT trophy.

Final Table Results

Place	Player	Prize
1	Steve Sharp	$5,579
2	Benjamin Moon	$3,460
3	Mark Kogan	$2,437
4	Eric Magallan	$1,767
5	Brandon Lee	$1,302
6	John Santos	$967
7	Adam Churnick	$781
8	Michael Starek	$632
9	Mark Cincotta	$502