2012-13 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Harrah's Tunica

Main Event
Day: 3
Event Info

2012-13 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Harrah's Tunica

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
107
Prize
$204,795
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,675
Prize Pool
$999,000
Entries
666
Level Info
Level
35
Blinds
70,000 / 140,000
Ante
20,000

Rothfolk Cripples Stevenson

Level 33 : 50,000/100,000, 10,000 ante

On a flop of {Q-Clubs}{A-Diamonds}{7-Hearts}, Andrew Rothfolk check-called a bet of 235,000 from Ryan Stevenson.

The turn was the {9-Clubs} and Rothfolk led for 290,000. Stevenson opted to flat call to see the {9-Diamonds} fall on the river. Rothfolk moved 615,000 into the middle only to have Stevenson make it 1.3 million to go. Rothfolk tanked for about forty-five seconds before flinging in a call.

"King-high," lamented Stevenson.

Rothfolk showed {A-Clubs}{8-Clubs} and took down the pot. Stevenson is now at a mere 700,000 in chips.

Player Chips Progress
Ryan Stevenson us
Ryan Stevenson
700,000 -1,795,000

Tags: Ryan StevesonAndrew Rothfolk

Stevenson Shoves

Level 33 : 50,000/100,000, 10,000 ante

Norman McKeldin opened to 225,000 from the button. Action folded to Ryan Stevenson who called from the big blind.

The flop brought {9-Clubs}{9-Spades}{q-Hearts} and Stevenson checked. McKeldin continued for 380,000 and Stevenson quickly announced that he was all in. McKeldin mucked and Stevenson took the pot.

McKeldin Takes It

Level 33 : 50,000/100,000, 10,000 ante

Norman McKeldin and Ryan Stevenson took a flop of {9-Diamonds}{4-Hearts}{6-Hearts}. Stevenson fired 150,000 and McKeldin called.

Both checked the {2-Hearts} turn and the river was the {8-Diamonds}. Stevenson dropped 265,000 down and McKeldin instantly announced call, rolling up {7-Spades}{6-Spades}. Stevenson mucked and McKeldin took it down.

Tags: Ryan StevensonNorman McKeldin

Level: 33

Blinds: 50,000/100,000

Ante: 10,000

Dinner

Level 32 : 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante

The remaining three players are now on a 60-minute dinner break.

Five-Bet Takes It For McKeldin

Level 32 : 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante

Ryan Stevenson opened to 175,000 from the small blind only to have Norman McKeldin made it 430,000 to go from the big blind.

Stevenson cut out a four-bet to 1.075 million and McKeldin instantly announced a five-bet all in. Stevenson folded and McKeldin dragged in the pot.

Kings For McKeldin

Level 32 : 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante

Ryan Stevenson opened to 190,000 from the small blind and Norman McKeldin stuck around from the big blind.

The flop brought {K-Diamonds}{7-Diamonds}{6-Spades} and Stevenson c-bet for 230,000. McKeldin called and the turn was the {10-Hearts}. The bet from Stevenson was 365,000 this time around. McKeldin called once more.

The {6-Diamonds} completed the board and both players checked their option. McKeldin showed {k-Hearts}{9-Hearts} and Stevenson mucked his hand. The pair of kings has boosted McKeldin's stack to about 5.1 million.

Player Chips Progress
Norman McKeldin
Norman McKeldin
5,100,000 1,650,000
Ryan Stevenson us
Ryan Stevenson
2,350,000 -1,050,000

Tags: Ryan StevensonNorman McKeldin

Casino Championship Update

Level 32 : 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante

As the $365 Turbo event winds down across the room, sources have informed us that John Holley has officially clinched the title of Casino Champion. He will be awarded a seat to the National Championship in May for his efforts here in Tunica.