Here We Go Again on a Break
Level 15
: 1,200/2,400, 400 ante
Two more levels are down which means it's time for another 20-minute break.
2012 World Series of Poker
Event 33: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 2
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2012 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$1,000
Entries
2,795
Level
30
Blinds
50,000 / 100,000
Ante
10,000
Pearson Enjoying a Memorable Ride
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Alan Pearson is living out every amateur poker player's dream right now. Pearson, who is playing in his only event of the 2012 WSOP, began the day with just 5,200 chips. He's now sitting behind a massive tower worth around 200,000.
The Texas native told us this is his third year playing at the WSOP. Yesterday he squeezed his way into the money for the first time. He's now eyeing a life-changing score if he can take this one down.
Pearson says he has "chills" right now, and it has nothing to do with the frigid temperature here in the Amazon Room.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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200,000 |
Level: 16
Blinds: 1,500/3,000
Ante: 500
99th-86th Finishers
86th: Nicholas Verkaik . . . $3,597
87th: Robert Urban . . . $3,597
88th: Roger Despres . . . $3,597
89th: John Praytor . . . $3,597
90th: John Shay . . . $3,597
91st: Nicholas Bundy . . . $3,144
92nd: Jim Downend . . . $3,144
93rd: Trent Parker . . . $3,144
94th: Nicolas Vaca-Rondon . . . $3,144
95th: Anthony Petreccia . . . $3,144
96th: Ilkin Amirov . . . $3,144
97th: Andrew Vanwyhe . . . $3,144
98th: Justin Cohen . . . $3,144
99th: Neil Yanogacio . . . $3,144
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Mitchell Holding On
After losing a flip with 
to 
for a 95,000-chip pot, Nick Mitchell was all on in the next hand for his last 9,500 with 
against an opponent's 
. The 
flop pushed Mitchell into the lead, and he stayed alive when the dealer rolled over the 
turn and 
river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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30,000
-14,000
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-14,000 |
Vonk and Peters at It Again
Back in 2010, a Dutchman by the name of Marcel Vonk took down this event, conquering a field of 3,844 on his way to capturing the $570,960 first-place prize. What's more, he defeated David Peters in heads-up play to become the last man standing.
Interestingly, both men are still alive in this tournament. Even more interesting is that Vonk and Peters are seat together at Table 434 in Seat 9 and 1 respectively. Needless to say, these men know how to conquer a $1,000 buy-in field, so we wouldn't be surprised if both make another deep run at the title.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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77,000
36,200
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36,200 |
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Pocket Rockets for Teves
With around 25,000 in the pot and a board reading 
, Marc Etienne Blais checked to Ryan Teves, who fired out a bet of 10,500. Blais snap-called and then checked the river. Teves checked behind and showed 
, which prompted Blais to muck.
"I didn't know what you were up to," Teves admitted. "You called so fast."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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275,000
87,000
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87,000 |
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112,000
-63,000
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-63,000 |
Jaka Climbing, Mitchell Out the Door
As we walked by Table 441 we saw Faraz Jaka stacking a large pile of chips. Fortunately, Jaka provided the details on Twitter:
FarazJaka Faraz Jaka Boom! Jus had a huge double up. I raised JJ utg got 2 callers and BB shoved 30 bbs w/ AJs. Up to 240k now back on top!
June 18 2012
Meanwhile, Nick Mitchell was eliminated at a nearby table and is headed to the payout desk for the first time of the 2012 WSOP. It marks his sixth cash at the World Series since turning 21 in 2010.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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242,000
107,000
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107,000 |
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Van Der Fluit vs. Jaka
Action folded around to recent bracelet-winner Vincent Van Der Fluit on the button and he brought it in with a raise to 6,000. Faraz Jaka defended from the big blind and it was heads-up action to the 
flop.
From there, Jaka check-called a bet of 7,500 before leading out for 18,000 on the turn. Van Der Fluit made the call and then moved all in for 59,500 after Jaka checked the 
river. The latter tanked for a bit and then released his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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203,000
-39,000
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-39,000 |
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132,000
26,000
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26,000 |
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Hamby Sliding
TWKftw Jared Hamby Folded QT on a KJ78 board with a short stack all in on the side and the river was A fml. Now just lost 22 to KTs for 28k each aipf. 83k now
June 18 2012
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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83,000
-55,000
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-55,000 |
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