$5,150 Circuit Championship Main Event Day 1 | 2009 World Series of Poker Circuit - Tunica

Level: 4

Blinds: 100/200

Ante: 25

02-02-2009 16:28 UTC-5

Smith Kicks into Gear

[user66118]

The preflop action is a bit murky as we joined the hand late. What we could see was that there were 2,875 chips in the side pot, and about 1,500 in the main pot before the flop, and three players were involved in the hand. Troy Weber was all in for his last 925 to create the sidepot. Gavin Smith was the aggressor; he and Ryan Welch were heads-up in the betting for the remainder of the hand.

When the chips were sorted, the dealer ran the flop: {4-Spades}

. 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 {Q-Hearts}

, and Smith slowed down now with a check. Welch checked behind.

The river brought the {5-Diamonds}

. 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 {A-Spades}

, and it was the winner as neither of his opponents showed anything better. The all-in player flashed {A-Diamonds}

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.

Tags: Gavin Smith

02-02-2009 16:33 UTC-5

Potter Takes Down a Pot

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On a flop of {9-Hearts}

, 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 {3-Clubs}

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.

Tags: Jason Potter

02-02-2009 16:44 UTC-5

Smith Continues the Trend

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Ryan Welch opened the pot with a preflop raise to 800. Action passed around to Gavin Smith in the small blind, and he made the call. Heads-up, the flop rolled out {7-Hearts}

. 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: {10-Diamonds}

Smith:

The turn was the {5-Spades}

, Giving Gavin a few more outs. He didn't need them though. The river was disastrous for the all-in Welch, as the {2-Spades}

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.

Tags: Gavin Smith Ryan Welch

02-02-2009 17:00 UTC-5

Paired Up

[user66118]

As the tables begin to break in the far reaches of the room, a number of interesting table pairings are being generated. Table 10 has been Gavin Smith's home all day, but now he will have to contend with Allen Kessler, who has been inserted at the table, two seats to Gavin's right.

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.

02-02-2009 17:05 UTC-5

Junglen Jettisoned

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Adam Junglen was down to his last 3,800 chips before the hand that spelled his demise. Looking down at {K-?}

, Junglen found his spot to move all in. Unfortunately for him though, he ran into an opponent with {A-?}

. After failing to improve with the community cards, the red-haired one has made his way to the exit.

Tags: Adam Junglen

02-02-2009 17:10 UTC-5

Potter Flushes Away Some Chips

[user42991]

On a flop of {Q-Spades}

, Kathy Liebert raised to 1,600 after a bet from. Potter made the call.

The turn fell the {9-Spades}

and action was checked around.

The river fell the {6-Spades}

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 {A-Spades}