$1,700 Main Event
Day 2 Completed
2020 World Series of Poker Circuit Ameristar St. Charles
$1,700 Main Event
Day: 2
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 2
2020 World Series of Poker Circuit Ameristar St. Charles
Buy-in
$1,700
Prize Pool
$425,715
Entries
281
Level
28
Blinds
30,000 / 60,000
Ante
60,000
Entries
46
Players Left
4
Final Four to Play for $92,886 on Day 3
Level 26
: 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
And then there were four in the World Series of Poker Circuit Ameristar St. Charles $1,700 Main Event.
After 26 levels of play, just Zack Mullennix (2,885,000), Brett Apter (2,410,000), Mark Koeln (1,945,000) and Kevin Waller (1,190,000) remain. One of them will claim $92,886, but that's to be decided on Day 3 after everyone else left in the tournament busted on Day 2.
The win would be the third Circuit victory for both Mullennix and Apter, while Koeln and Waller are each seeking their first piece of WSOP gold.
Mullennix found a big double through Koeln with aces against eights on a jack-high board late in the night to finish with the lead.
Each of the four players had a stroke of great fortune on Day 2 propel them to bagging. Mullennix was all in with jacks against kings held by Austin McCormick when each player had piles of chips, with a jack-high flop sending the pot to Mullennix. Apter shoved over an open holding king-jack suited and managed to crack the kings of Craig Welko when he was covered. Koeln said he got ace-king in early on against aces and queens and spiked a flush. And Waller got jack-ten suited in against queens for nearly all of his chips at the final table and hit two pair.
Now, they've outlasted 277 other entries to get to the final stretch.
Most of the 46 players who made Day 2 did get paid as the event was just three off the money. Mack Ham, Keith Heine, all-time Circuit ring leader Maurice Hawkins, Michael Hudson and Ravi Raghavan were among those busting before the final table.
Once there, Steve Buell, Jon Lawson and Jorden Helstern were among the players falling shy of Day 3, contenting themselves with payouts between $8,391 and $17,206. Dean Hoffman was the last man down as he hit payouts with about eight minutes left before bagging.
The last four resume at noon local time on Monday with the plan to play to a winner. Everyone has at least $30,369 locked with all eyes on the top prize, which also features a seat to the $1 million Global Casino Championship. Come back to PokerNews to find out who lays claim to the bounty.
End of Day 2 Counts
Level 26
: 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,885,000 | -15,000 |
|
2,410,000 | 510,000 |
|
1,945,000 | -155,000 |
|
1,190,000 | 640,000 |
Dean Hoffman Eliminated in 5th Place ($22,660)
Level 26
: 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Mark Koeln min-raised on the button and called the shove of Dean Hoffman, who had 290,000 in the big blind.
Koeln: 
Hoffman: 
The 
flop was dreamy for Koeln, but Hoffman picked up outs with the 
turn. However, the river was a 
.
"You guys have fun tomorrow," Hoffman said.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,100,000 | 280,000 |
|
Busted |
Jorden Helstern Eliminated in 6th Place ($17,206)
Level 26
: 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Kevin Waller opened for 85,000 in middle position and Jorden Helstern called in the small blind. Helstern check-folded to 175,000 on a board of 
.
The next hand, Helstern shoved for 300,000 on the button. Brett Apter called in the small blind.
Helstern: 
Apter: 
The 
flop left Helstern needing a ten or nine, but the 
and 
danced around him.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
1,900,000 | 400,000 |
|
Busted |
Jon Lawson Eliminated in 7th Place ($13,299)
Level 26
: 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Jon Lawson shoved for 150,000 in middle position. Both blinds called and checked to the turn on 
. Dean Hoffman check-called 200,000 then check-folded to 200,000 on the 
river.
Zack Mullennix showed 
and Lawson flicked in 
before heading to payouts.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,900,000 | 850,000 |
|
|
830,000 | -870,000 |
|
Busted |
Lawson on Four Bigs
Level 26
: 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Mark Koeln shoved under the gun for 840,000. Jon Lawson called in the big blind with 
but was dominated by 
. The board ran 
, good for a Koeln double for nearly all of Lawson's stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
1,820,000 | 1,080,000 |
|
|
170,000 | -1,280,000 |
Mullennix Doubles into Lead
Level 26
: 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Zack Mullennix bet 180,000 on a 
flop against three opponents. Mark Koeln made it 380,000 in the small blind. The big blind folded, as did the next player. Mullennix called for a turn. Koeln immediately slid in 500,000.
"Think I'm going out, guys," Mullennix said.
Moments later, he shoved for 515,000. Koeln showed 
but was way behind . Mullennix held on the 
river and apologized for the slowroll.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,050,000 | 1,030,000 |
|
|
740,000 | -1,060,000 |
Level: 26
Blinds: 20,000/40,000
Ante: 40,000
Hoffman's Slowplay Earns a Bit
Level 25
: 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Mark Koeln opened to 75,000 and Dean Hoffman called in the cutoff. On the 
flop, Koeln bet 100,000 and Hoffman made it 200,000. Koeln snap-folded and Hoffman showed .
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
1,800,000 | 50,000 |
|
|
1,700,000 | 100,000 |