Play has Resumed
Level 18
: 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
The tournament will now resume after an unscheduled break.
2019 World Series of Poker Circuit Horseshoe Baltimore
$3,250 High Roller
Day: 2
Break Time
Level 18
: 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
The remaining three players will now be taking a 15-minute break.
AJ Kelsall Eliminated in 4th Place ($9,757)
Level 18
: 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Aj Kelsall open-shoved for around 105,000 from the cutoff and Nicholas Verderamo shoved over the top in the small blind. Jonathan Gilliam folded and the two tabled their hands.
AJ Kelsall: 
Nicholas Verderamo: 
The flop came down 
and Kelsall needed some help on the turn to have a shot at sticking around.
A 
turn card was not of any help as Verderamo now had Kelsall drawing dead to the 
river card. Kelsall took an exit in fourth place for a respectable $9,757.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
389,000 | 119,000 |
|
Busted |
Christian Harder Eliminated in 5th Place ($6,578)
Level 18
: 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
An "Shamoo" Huang opened and Christian Harder moved all in for 117,000. Huang called and Harder was at risk as the two tabled their hands.
Christian Harder: 
An "Shamoo" Huang: 
The dealer fanned out 
on the flop and Harder was still in the lead with his snowmen.
An unfortunate card landed on the turn for Harder when the dealer flipped over a 
, shifting the lead to Huang with his pair of jacks.
A river cemented the pot for Huang who sent a well-known pro out in fifth place in Harder.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
440,000 | 175,000 |
|
Busted |
Huang Doubles Through Gilliam
Level 18
: 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Jonathan Gilliam opened and An "Shamoo" Huang moved all in for 126,500. Gilliam called, putting Huang at risk.
An "Shamoo" Huang: 
Jonathan Gilliam: 
The board ran out 
and Huang pulled in the pot with his flopped king, for a complete double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
290,000 | -75,000 |
|
|
265,000 | 130,000 |
Level: 18
Blinds: 3,000/6,000
Ante: 6,000
Verderamo Pops the Bubble, Sends Sitton Home
Level 17
: 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
Nicholas Verderamo opened to 11,000 and Hank Sitton shoved all in for just under 90,000, Verderamo called.
Hank Sitton: 
Nicholas Verderamo: 
The flop came down and Verderamo was still in a commanding lead. A 
landed on the turn, leaving Sitton with one last chance for romance but the 
river did not change a thing as Verderamo took down the pot, eliminating Sitton on the bubble.
All players are now guaranteed at least a $6,578 payday.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
270,000 | 90,000 |
|
Busted |
Verderamo Flips with Huang
Level 17
: 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
An "Shamoo" Huang opened to 12,000 and Nicholas Verderamo moved all in for 88,000. Huang called and the two tabled their cards wit Verderamo at risk of elimination.
Nicholas Verderamo: 
An "Shamoo" Huang: 
The board ran out 
and Verderamo took down the pot with his flopped ace for a complete double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
180,000 | 60,000 |
|
|
135,000 | -80,000 |
Gilliam Sails Udornpim Out of the Tournament
Level 17
: 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
Jonathan Gilliam raised to 10,000 from the hijack, Nitis Udornpim defended his big blind and the dealer fanned out 
on the flop.
Action checked to Gilliam who bet 7,000, Udronpim check-called and the dealer peeled over a 
as the turn card. Udornpim checked again to Gilliam who again bet, this time for 12,000.
Udornpim check-raised all in for 108,000 and Gilliam hit the tank. Ultimately Gilliam called and Udornpim tabled 
for the nut flush draw with a straight draw as well.
Gilliam quickly turned over 
for a set of sailboats and the dealer completed the board with a , cementing the pot for Gilliam as he sent Udornpim out the door.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
365,000 | 80,000 |
|
Busted |
Level: 17
Blinds: 2,500/5,000
Ante: 5,000