Trying to make his second final table appearance of this 2013 WSOP, Upeshka Desilva has been staying active, but a recent hand saw him drop a few chips.
We caught the action before the flop, when Desilva opened for 800, and watched one opponent call. A third player opted to put the pressure on, however, and he reraised to 2,500. Both Desilva and the other opponent made the call, and the three players took a flop of .
The preflop three-bettor then jammed all in for his last 13,700, and this power play forced Desilva and the other player to muck.
This ante-only event has presented the players with a number of strategic shifts to account for, but as the field moves into the seventh level of play, one of the most important adjustments has come into play.
The previous six levels have been played with a bring-in of 25, despite the ante escalating every two hours. With the green T25 tournament chips now colored off the tables, however, the current bring-in has been raised to 100, a shift that fundamentally alters the preflop component of each hand.
Seasoned pros like Allen Cunningham and Adam Levy have been observed adjusting their opening raises, putting in a slightly larger amount to take down uncontested pots chocked full of blinds and antes, while the amateurs left in the field continue to bring in for the minimum amount.
With such a dramatic adjustment taking place so suddenly, it will be interesting to observe which players acclimate themselves successfully, and which fail to adapt to the evolving nature of the game.
With the board reading , and over 3,600 in the pot waiting to be won, Allen Cunningham checked to fellow pro Jon Aguiar.
The young Aguiar, who already has a remarkable five cashes to his credit in the 2013 WSOP, decided on a bet of 2,900, putting the pressure back on Cunningham.
Despite the small setback, Cunningham has steadily accumulated chips throughout this Day 1, and he will be looking to match Aguiar's total of five cashes with another deep run in this ante-only tournament.
The payouts have been announced for the $1,500 Ante Only event. With 678 players in the field, the top 72 finisher will get paid a minimum of $2,581. The eventual winner will take home $201,399 along with the gold bracelet. For a full look at the payout table, head over to the payout tab.
On the flop, Clinkscales and four players checked, but a bet of 400 from the fifth player cleared the field. With the action back on him, Clinkscales flatted to take the on the turn.
After tapping the table for a second time, Clinkscales called a bet of 700, and the completed the board on the river.
Clinkscales checked once more, and his opponent continued with a bet of 1,300. After a brief tank, Clinkscales looked the player up, but quickly mucked his hand when he saw the for a rivered two pair.
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against an opponent in middle position.
, and over 3,600 in the pot waiting to be won, Allen Cunningham checked to fellow pro Jon Aguiar.
flop, Clinkscales and four players checked, but a bet of 400 from the fifth player cleared the field. With the action back on him, Clinkscales flatted to take the 
completed the board on the river.
for a rivered two pair.