Main Event
Day 1a Started
2012-13 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Horseshoe Hammond
Main Event
Day: 1a
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2012-13 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Horseshoe Hammond
Buy-in
$1,675
Prize Pool
$2,304,000
Entries
1,536
Level
41
Blinds
250,000 / 50,000
Ante
50,000
Welcome to Hammond, Indiana!
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The World Series of Poker Circuit rolls on today here at the Horseshoe in Hammond, Indiana. Last year, the $1,675 Main Event attracted over 1,600 players, and the winner was Bob Chow. Chow took home $393,584 for his efforts, and bested a tough final table that featured players like Aaron Steury (2nd for $243,818), Eric Crain (4th for $139,815) and Drazen Illich (7th for $63,680).
Other notable players who made deep runs include Edward Pham, Mark Kroon, and Chris Wallace.
With the re-entry format still in place, we're expecting another big field here at the Horseshoe, and are excited to bring you the coverage from Day 1a all the way to the final table right here on PokerNews.com!
Level: 1
Blinds: 25/50
Ante: 0
Shuffle Up and Deal!
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
The cards are in the air for Day 1a of the 2012-13 World Series of Poker Circuit Horseshoe Hammond Main Event.
Internet Issues
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
We are currently experiencing Internet issues, but the problem is being attended to. Hopefully, we'll be up and running normally shortly.
Notables in the Field
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Pahuja Can't Fight the Run Out
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
From under the gun, Vinny Pahuja raised to 150. He found calls from the players in the hijack seat and the small blind before the dealer spread the 
flop. On the flop, the small blind checked, and Pahuja bet 300. The hijack seat called, then the small blind folded.
With two in for the turn, the dealer placed the 
out on fourth street. Pahuja slowed down with a check, and the hijack fired 450. Pahuja called.
The river completed the board with the 
, putting a four-card straight on board and also completing a flush draw. Pahuja checked, and his opponent bet 700. Pahuja opted to fold, claiming a "pretty sick run out" of the board.
Level: 2
Blinds: 50/100
Ante: 0
More Arrivals
Here's a few more names that have popped up in the field. Included in this bunch are Dan Heimiller and Aaron Steury. Heimiller is coming off a Main Event victory at the last World Series of Poker Circuit stop in Southern Indiana where he won $117,300. Also here is Aaron Steury. Last year, Steury came second in this event for $243,818.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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Late-Reg Shenanigans
Oftentimes on tour, players travel with their friends, and therefore register for the tournament with their friends. There's then the case where late-registration tables feature players who registered at the same time, as seems to be the case here.
One of these tables up on the stage includes Isaac Baron, Mohsin Charania, Ty Reiman, Blair Hinkle and Hiren "Sunny" Patel. Looks like a bit fun.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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