Main Event | 2012-13 World Series of Poker Circuit Event - Horseshoe Council Bluffs

04-22-2013 17:16 UTC-5

That's a Small Shove

Chad Holloway

Level 29 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

"Bonsai" Mark Bonsack opened for 85,000 on the button and was met by an all-in three-bet to 960,000 from Sean Small in the big blind. Bonsack asked for a count and seemed interested, but he ultimately folded after taking for a couple of minutes.

The remaining four players don't seem to be in a rush, oftentimes taking between 15-25 seconds to fold their hands.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mark Bonsack	1,650,000 -200,000	-200,000
Sean Small	1,100,000 50,000	50,000

Tags: Mark Bonsack Sean Small

04-22-2013 17:34 UTC-5

Waite Increases Chip Lead

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Level 29 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

Mark Bonsack put in a raise to 90,000 under the gun and was called by Brendan Waite on the button. Both blinds released and the flop came . With a Bonsack check, Waite put in bet of 105,000 that was quickly called. The peeled off on the turn and Bonsack check-folded to Waite's bet of 255,000.

Waite now sits with around 3,250,000 in chips.

Player	Chips	Progress
Brendan Waite	3,250,000 300,000	300,000
Mark Bonsack	1,350,000 -300,000	-300,000

Tags: Brendan Waite Mark Bonsack

04-22-2013 17:39 UTC-5

Waite vs. Hinkle

Chad Holloway

Level 29 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

Blair Hinkle opened for 90,000 under the gun and Brendan Waite defended from the small blind. Both players checked the flop, and then Waite check-called a bet of 65,000 on the turn.

When the appeared on the river, Waite checked for a third time and ended up snap-calling when Hinkle bet 95,000. Hinkle showed the for a pair of sixes, but it was no good as Waite tabled the for a pair of jacks.

Player	Chips	Progress
Brendan Waite	3,775,000 525,000	525,000
Blair Hinkle	910,000 -590,000	-590,000

Tags: Brendan Waite Blair Hinkle

04-22-2013 17:57 UTC-5

Bonsack Sliding

Chad Holloway

Level 29 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

In the last hand before the break, Grant Hinkle raised to 90,000 on the button and Mark Bonsack called from the small blind. Both players checked the flop as well as the turn, and the completed the board on the river. Bonsack bet 150,000, and Hinkle thought for about 90 seconds before announcing that he was all in.

Bonsack had 575,000 behind and leaned back in his chair. Eventually he stood and contemplated the decision for well over two minutes. "I fold," he whispered before sliding his cards to the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Blair Hinkle	1,550,000 640,000	640,000

Mark Bonsack	580,000 -770,000	-770,000

Tags: Blair Hinkle Mark Bonsack

04-22-2013 17:57 UTC-5

Break Time

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Level 29 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

Players are now on a 20 minute break.

04-22-2013 17:58 UTC-5

Updated Chip Counts on the Break

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Level 29 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Brendan Waite	3,740,000 -35,000	-35,000
Blair Hinkle	1,550,000 640,000	640,000

Sean Small	1,470,000 370,000	370,000
Mark Bonsack	580,000 -770,000	-770,000

Level: 30

Blinds: 25,000/50,000

Ante: 5,000

04-22-2013 18:25 UTC-5

Mark Bonsack Eliminated in 4th Place ($40,627)

Chad Holloway

Level 30 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante

There's no denying Mark Bonsack's poker prowess here at the Horseshoe Council Bluffs. Last year he final tabled this very event and ultimately finished in fifth place for $25,127. Not only did he follow that up by making the final table for a second consecutive year, he managed to win a ring in between. Unfortunately, he won't be making it two.

On the first hand of Level 30 (25,000/50,000/5,000), Blair Hinkle opened for 110,000 under the gun and Bonsack shoved for 580,000. The blinds folded and Hinkle made a quick call.

Hinkle:
Bonsack:

Bonsack was in big trouble and needed some help. According to the PokerNews Odds Calculator, Hinkle was a 70.61% favorite, and Bonsack had just a 28.97% chance of surviving the hand. The flop dropped Bonsack's chances to 16.46%, but the turn gave him some hope by delivering him a flush draw and bumping it up to 25%. The dealer burned one last time and put out the .

Bonsack missed his flush and was sent to the rail in fourth place for $40,627, but he also left with the consolation prize of being the Casino Champion, which locked him up a seat in the National Championship for the second year in a row.

Player	Chips	Progress
Blair Hinkle	2,130,000 580,000	580,000

Mark Bonsack	Busted

Tags: Mark Bonsack Blair Hinkle

04-22-2013 18:40 UTC-5

No Action For Small's All In

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Level 30 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante

Now three handed, Hinkle, under the gun and on the button, raised to 110,000. Sean Small, in the big blind, put in an all-in reraise for over 1,000,000. Hinkle released and Small took down a 135,000 pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Blair Hinkle	2,020,000 -110,000	-110,000

Sean Small	1,500,000 30,000	30,000

Tags: Blair Hinkle Sean Small

04-22-2013 18:43 UTC-5

Small One for Waite

Chad Holloway

Level 30 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante

Sean Small opened for 110,000 on the button and Brendan Waite defended from the big blind. The latter proceeded to check-call a bet of 100,000 on the flop, and then both players checked the turn and river. Wait tabled the and Small flashed the before mucking his hand.

Player	Chips	Progress
Brendan Waite	4,000,000 260,000	260,000
Sean Small	1,250,000 -250,000	-250,000

Tags: Brendan Waite Sean Small