We found "The Captain" Tom Franklin with a fresh stack entering the Day 1a flight in either the 7th or 8th level. His choice seems a bit odd because he could have easily joined the 1b flight and not started at a chip disadvantage.
Whatever his reasoning is, it's based off of years of experience.
"The Captain" Tom Franklin was just seen gathering his things and leaving the tournament area. We're not sure if he's going to late reg the 1b flight or wait until tomorrow.
We found WSOPC IP Biloxi defending champ Jerry Monroe heads up with Brad Johnson on a flop. Monroe check-called 4,000 and the turn came . Monroe bet 6,000 and Johnson called. The river came , Monroe checked and Johnson bet 6,000.
Monroe sat motionless for a few moments and then folded face up. Johnson nodded and showed .
Monroe was visibly happy he didn't call the small value bet.
We found a 20,000+ pot on a flop of between Jesus Calabrera and an unknown opponent. Calabrera was on the button and after his opponent checked he moved all in.
A solid five minute tank ensued where the unknown player couldn't make a decision.
"If you show me your hand, I'll show you mine," Calabrera said.
His opponent open-folded and Calabrera said, "You were gonna call me with that?! What did you think I had?"
His opponent shrugged, "I thought you were making move."
Calabrera showed , "Not for all my chips buddy. I don't play like that."