2012-13 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Choctaw Durant

Main Event
Day: 1a
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Event Info
2012-13 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Choctaw Durant
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
44
Prize
$312,080
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,675
Prize Pool
$1,710,000
Total Entries
1,140
Level Info
Level
35
Blinds
70,000 / 140,000
Ante
20,000
Players Left 1 / 1,140
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Watson Doubles With Straight Flush

Andrew Watson was faced with a 5,600-chip bet on a flop of {7-Diamonds}{8-Diamonds}{6-Diamonds}. He opted to go all in for what looked like 30,000 or so, and his opponent quickly called.

Watson: {k-Clubs}{5-Diamonds}
Opponent: {j-Diamonds}{6-Spades}

The turn was the {j-Clubs}, giving Watson's opponent two pair, and Watson started to get out of his seat. He didn't get far however, because the {9-Diamonds} 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.

Tags: Andrew Watson

Fire Up the Complain Saw

Allen Kessler
Allen Kessler

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.

Tags: Allen Kessler

A Few Counts

Clinkscales Doubles Opponent

Rex Clinkscales
Rex Clinkscales

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: {a-Clubs}{10-Hearts}
Opponent: {q-Spades}{j-Spades}

The flop fell {j-Spades}{6-Hearts}{7-Clubs}, giving Clinkscales' opponent the lead, and the turn and river bricked {4-Hearts}, {6-Spades} respectively.

Clinkscales slipped to about 126,000 chips.

Tags: Rex Clinkscales

Level: 14

Blinds: 800/1,600

Ante: 200

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

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 {10-Spades}{10-Hearts} and received a call from the player in the small blind. Justin "Choctaw" Kruger then looked down at the {A-Clubs}{A-Spades} and moved all in over the top, and the small blind called off his last 14,000.

The {10-Diamonds}{A-Hearts}{3-Hearts} flop gave both Parker and Kruger a set, but of course the latter's was out in front. The {5-Spades} turn meant Parker needed the case ten on the river, and wouldn't you know it, the {10-Clubs} 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.

Tags: Justin "Choctaw" KrugerJim Parker

Kicking Ace

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 {2-Clubs}{j-Clubs}{9-Diamonds}, and Fielder check-called a bet of 3,800.

The turn was the {a-Spades}, both players checked, and the {2-Diamonds} 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 {a-Diamonds}{3-Hearts}.

Fielder shook his head, then mucked his cards.

Tags: Jeff Fielder

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"What Am I Gunna Do?"

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 {6-Spades}{2-Spades}{8-Spades}. The player led out for 6,100, and Kirby quickly called.

The turn was the {3-Hearts}, 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 {6-Hearts}{6-Clubs}.

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

Tags: Matt Kirby

"Kings are Good"

Six-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner T.J. Cloutier and an opponent were heads up on a board of {j-Clubs}{5-Diamonds}{q-Hearts}{j-Spades}{7-Spades}. Cloutier checked, and his opponent fired 17,000, which was roughly a pot-sized bet.

"Seventeen?" Cloutier asked.

The dealer nodded.

"I'm payin' ya off, buddy," he said as he reached for chips.

Cloutier called, and the player turned over {k-Diamonds}{k-Spades} for kings up.

"Kings are good," Cloutier said, mucking.

Tags: T.J. Cloutier