Main Event Day 1a | 2012-13 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Choctaw Durant

01-19-2013 00:04 UTC-5

Watson Doubles With Straight Flush

Andrew Watson was faced with a 5,600-chip bet on a flop of . He opted to go all in for what looked like 30,000 or so, and his opponent quickly called.

Watson:
Opponent:

The turn was the , giving Watson's opponent two pair, and Watson started to get out of his seat. He didn't get far however, because the spiked on the river, giving him a straight flush.

"Wow!" a player at the table exclaimed.

Even Watson, a very low key player, was shocked at the sight of the card, and happily stacked his newfound chips.

Player	Chips	Progress
Andrew Watson	80,000 45,000	45,000

Tags: Andrew Watson

01-18-2013 23:57 UTC-5

Fire Up the Complain Saw

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Chad Holloway

For better or worse, right or wrong, Allen Kessler has developed a reputation for complaining. Oftentimes he's right in what he's saying, but he's been known to be overbearing when trying to express his opinion.

With that said, Kessler has brought up an issue with the staff. The plan for the day is to play through Level 17, but Kessler contends (and he's probably right) that at the rate of eliminations less than 10% of the field would remain. That would pose a problem as 10% of a field usually makes the money, but there's still an entire flight left to be played tomorrow.

"I wouldn't go past 72," Kessler warned. The tournament staff assured Kessler that they're aware of the situation and will be keeping a close eye on it. In other words, there a decent chance we won't play all 17 scheduled levels, especially if the eliminations keep happening at such a rapid pace.

Speaking of which, Ray Henson and Gil George have been eliminated from the tournament.

Player	Chips	Progress
Gil George	Busted
Ray Henson	Busted

Tags: Allen Kessler

01-18-2013 23:52 UTC-5

A Few Counts

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Player	Chips	Progress
Tom McCormick	105,000 20,000	20,000
Drazen Ilich	95,000 40,000	40,000
Andrew Watson	35,000 50,000	50,000
Randolph Lanosga	27,000 5,000	5,000

01-18-2013 23:48 UTC-5

Clinkscales Doubles Opponent

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A player open-jammed for his last 18,500 from middle position, and the action folded to Rex Clinkscales in the big blind. He rubbed one carded against the felt, sweated it, then proceeded to do the same with his second card. After confirming the amount of the bet with the dealer, he made the call.

Clinkscales:
Opponent:

The flop fell , giving Clinkscales' opponent the lead, and the turn and river bricked , respectively.

Clinkscales slipped to about 126,000 chips.

Player	Chips	Progress
Rex Clinkscales	126,000 9,000	9,000

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Level: 14

Blinds: 800/1,600

Ante: 200

01-18-2013 23:36 UTC-5

Parker Hits One Outer on the River to Double Through "Choctaw"

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Chad Holloway

We heard a commotion over at Table 13 and made our way over to discover that Jim Parker had just hit a one outer on the river to keep his 2012/2013 WSOP Circuit Choctaw Main Event hopes alive.

In the hand, a short-stacked Parker moved all in for 11,500 from the hijack with the and received a call from the player in the small blind. Justin "Choctaw" Kruger then looked down at the and moved all in over the top, and the small blind called off his last 14,000.

The flop gave both Parker and Kruger a set, but of course the latter's was out in front. The turn meant Parker needed the case ten on the river, and wouldn't you know it, the spiked.

Parker was all smiles, and even Kruger, who won the side pot to eliminate the small blind, couldn't help but laugh. "You can tell everybody you beat 'Choctaw' with a one outer," Kruger said with a smile.

Player	Chips	Progress
Justin "Choctaw" Kruger	53,000 13,000	13,000

Tags: Justin "Choctaw" Kruger Jim Parker

01-18-2013 23:27 UTC-5

Kicking Ace

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A player opened to 3,100 from under the gun, and the action folded to Jeff Fielder, who defended his big blind. The dealer fanned , and Fielder check-called a bet of 3,800.

The turn was the , both players checked, and the completed the board. Fielder checked a third time, and his opponent fired 5,600. Confused, Fielder scrunched his face, then called.

"Ace," the player said, flipping over .

Fielder shook his head, then mucked his cards.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jeff Fielder	147,000 17,000	17,000

Tags: Jeff Fielder

01-18-2013 23:21 UTC-5

Updated Chip Counts

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Chad Holloway

Player	Chips	Progress
Pat Gartland	240,000 35,000	35,000
Brian Jordan	202,000 202,000	202,000
Daniel Lowery	175,000 75,000	75,000
Jeff Fielder	164,000 48,000	48,000
Drake Roetker	140,000 50,000	50,000
Lee Abramson	140,000 10,000	10,000
Drazen Ilich	135,000 49,000	49,000
Rex Clinkscales	135,000 26,000	26,000
Greg Whittington	105,000
Jarral D'Andrea	105,000
Matt Kirby	95,000 13,000	13,000
Mitch Schock	93,000 78,000	78,000

Tom McCormick	85,000 51,000	51,000
"Cowboy" John Land	80,000 15,000	15,000
David Baker	70,000 35,000	35,000
Felicia Johnico	64,000 10,000	10,000
Michael "Carwash" Schneider	60,000 10,000	10,000
Chris Jordan	54,000 54,000	54,000
Allen Kessler	50,000 2,000	2,000
Justin "Choctaw" Kruger	40,000 18,400	18,400
Layne Flack	36,000 24,000	24,000

Gil George	34,500 5,500	5,500
Richard Lee	33,000 12,000	12,000
Ray Henson	30,000 45,000	45,000
Bobby Hempkins	28,000 17,000	17,000

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01-18-2013 23:17 UTC-5

"What Am I Gunna Do?"

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The action folded to Matt Kirby, who opened to 3,000 on the button. A player in the small blind called, and the dealer fanned . The player led out for 6,100, and Kirby quickly called.

The turn was the , and the player instantly announced, "All in."

The all-in bet was worth around 40,000 chips - more than double the pot - and Kirby was forced to fold.

The player tabled .

"What am I gunna do?" he asked his tablemates.

Player	Chips	Progress
Matt Kirby	82,000 8,000	8,000

Tags: Matt Kirby

01-18-2013 23:05 UTC-5

"Kings are Good"

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Six-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner T.J. Cloutier and an opponent were heads up on a board of . Cloutier checked, and his opponent fired 17,000, which was roughly a pot-sized bet.