Level: 4
Blinds: 100/200
Ante: 25
2009 World Series of Poker Circuit - Tunica
$5,150 Circuit Championship Main Event
Day: 1
Event Info
2009 World Series of Poker Circuit - Tunica
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Buy-in
$5,000
Entries
154
Level
19
Blinds
12,000 / 24,000
Ante
3,000
Players Left 1 / 154
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When the chips were sorted, the dealer ran the flop:
. Gavin kept the heat on, continuing out with a bet of 3,500. Welch thought for a moment or two before making the call.Fourth street was the
, and Smith slowed down now with a check. Welch checked behind.The river brought the
. Smith took this as his cue, and he slipped out a bet of 6,000. Welch sighed and made the crying call. Gavin turned over 
, and it was the winner as neither of his opponents showed anything better. The all-in player flashed 
as he stood up and made his exit.With that win, Gavin Smith has righted the ship. Down to his last few thousand early, he has gotten on the right track. In the last few minutes, he has battled his way back up to 34,000.
, action was checked to Jason Potter, who bet out 1,375 into a 2,375 pot. His opponent, in the nine seat, made the call. The turn fell the
and the nine seat bet out 1,300. Potter thought for a minute and raised to 4,500. His opponent then went into the tank for a long time before finally releasing his hand.After the hand, Potter moved up to 19,000 in chips.
. Smith checked, and Welch continued out with 1,500 chips. Feeling frisky, Gavin opted to check-raise, making it 4,500 total. Welch moved all in, and Smith quickly called, having his opponent well covered.Showdown:
Welch:
Smith:
The turn was the
, Giving Gavin a few more outs. He didn't need them though. The river was disastrous for the all-in Welch, as the 
filled in Smith's straight, earning him the knockout. Welch stood behind his chair for more than a full minute as he stared at the felt and his players card, which was now the only piece of tournament paraphernalia he had remaining.
Table 5 used to belong to Jordan Morgan. Now though, Bill Edler has been seated to Morgan's right, and the two pros are sharing casual conversation even as they play through hands.
Nothing is new at Table 4, but it may be the best pairing in the room. Sabyl Landrum and Kathy Liebert have been carrying the conversation over there since the start of play today. Topics have ranged from The Amazing Race to The Simpsons, and from Allen Iverson to Allen Kessler. Their table is easily the most talkative and light-hearted table in the room, playing well to the chatty styles of those two ladies.
, Junglen found his spot to move all in. Unfortunately for him though, he ran into an opponent with 
. After failing to improve with the community cards, the red-haired one has made his way to the exit.
, Kathy Liebert raised to 1,600 after a bet from. Potter made the call. The turn fell the
and action was checked around.The river fell the
and Liebert bet out 2,000. Potter went into the tank for a long time. After a bit he said, "I've run out." He then thinks a bit more before folding. After the hand, Potter said, "Show me a bluff." Liebert looked at him and asked, "Will you show me one if I ask you?" He answered yes. Liebert then showed
for the nut flush.
Level: 5
Blinds: 150/300
Ante: 25
