$3,250 High Roller 8-Max
Day 2 Started
2020 World Series of Poker Circuit Hard Rock Tampa
$3,250 High Roller 8-Max
Day: 2
Champion Will Be Crowned Today in $3,250 High Roller 8-Max
The final day of Event #9: $3,250 High Roller 8-Max will start at 2 p.m. right here at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and it is Jamey Kramer who will be starting as the chipleader.
A total of 95 entry slips were sold on Day 1 and of those, just 42 found a bag to move onto the final day but those players won't be alone as the late registration and re-entry period is set to remain open until play begins today. Once Day 2 starts the registration will be closed and a prize pool will be announced.
Kramer is well in front with his 284,000 stack as the day begins and will be looking to add a new personal best cash here in the second high roller of the series. Kramer shot up midway through the day and dominated the latter parts, punching his ticket into the final day with a monstrous lead.
Top 10 Chip Counts
| Position | Player | Chip Count |
| 1 | Jamey Kramer | 284,000 |
| 2 | Jason Daly | 187,500 |
| 3 | John Dollinger | 165,500 |
| 4 | Russell Jaicks | 163,000 |
| 5 | Jake Schwartz | 160,500 |
| 6 | Michael Rossitto | 146,000 |
| 7 | Michael Browne | 145,500 |
| 8 | Andrew Barfield | 133,000 |
| 9 | Mark Zullo | 128,500 |
| 10 | Faraz Jaka | 124,500 |
The star-studded field saw many fall by the wayside where others were fortunate enough to bag up for the night and that list includes Jake Schwarts (160,500), Michael Rossitto (146,000), Faraz Jaka (124,500), Gary Lucci (122,500), Stephen Song (120,500), Brett Apter (113,500), and Brian Altman (66,500).
The PokerNews live reporting team will be bringing all of the coverage throughout this event, so stay tuned as all of the action unfolds.
Level: 13
Blinds: 1,000/2,000
Ante: 2,000
Shuffle Up and Deal
Level 13
: 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
The tournament director has now informed all dealers to shuffle up and start pitching the cards.
Total in the Field
Level 13
: 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
The late registration has now closed and a total of nine more players jumped into the tournament, bringing the total to 104 for this event.
Ham Takes a Bow to Agnew
Level 13
: 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Mack Ham moved all in for his remaining 11,000 and Nicholas Agnew called, putting Ham at risk of elimination.
Mack Ham: 
Nicholas Agnew: 
The board came down 
and Agnew's flush pulled in the pot, sending Ham out the door early.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
135,000 | 29,000 |
|
Busted |
Boas Cracks Cowboys to Survive
Level 13
: 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Toby Boas moved all in for 22,000 from under the gun and David Prociak instantly jammed over the top for an additional 10,000. Everyone else mucked and the two tabled their hands.
Toby Boas: 
David Prociak: 
The board came down 
and Boas' set of sixes pulled in the pot, doubling through Prociak thanks to a fortuitous flop.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
49,000 | 22,000 |
|
10,000 | -43,500 |
Lucci Starts to Climb Early
Level 13
: 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
The turned board read 
and there was 8,000 in the pot. Andrew Barfield checked to Gary Lucci, he bet 2,000 and Barfield check-raised to 8,000.
Lucci called and the 
completed the board. Barfield fired in 11,000, Lucci snap-called and Barfield tabled 
for three ducks but it was not enough as Lucci turned over for the same three deuces with a higher kicker.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
190,000 | 67,500 |
|
78,000 | -55,000 |
Pahuja Holds On vs. Hui
Level 13
: 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
The flop read 
when Mukul Pahuja threw in 10,000 and Phillip Hui moved it all into the middle. Pahuja called, putting himself at risk as the two tabled their hands.
Mukul Pahuja:
Phillip Hui: 
A 
turn and river did not change a thing as Mukul held on to scoop the pot, doubling through Hui.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
96,000 | 6,500 |
|
41,000 | 15,000 |
Level: 14
Blinds: 1,000/2,500
Ante: 2,500