After making quads earlier in the day to win a big pot, Dwyte Pilgrim appeared to be on the verge of a successful Day 1 run, but unfortunately one of the most well-liked grinders on the tournament circuit was eliminated sometime after the last dinner break.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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Busted |
Level: 6
Blinds: 300/600
Ante: 0
We missed the action, but noticed David Williams' seat was empty while Laz Hernandez was busily stacking a pile of chips.
Apparently, the short-stacked Williams got his last few bets in with 
, but Hernandez managed to make a straight with his 
to bust the dangerous pro.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
Busted | |
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After a raise to 500 before the flop, Barry Greenstein called, as did another player for a three-way flop of 
.
The initial raiser led out for a bet, and Greenstein fired out a raise to fold the third player. The bettor flatted, however, and the turn came 
.
After a check to him, Greenstein fired away with another bet on fourth street, and once again his opponent came along.
On the 
river the action repeated, and Greenstein rolled over the 
for the winner. His frustrated opponent winced when he saw the bad news, and flashed an 
while angrily mucking his hand. Despite this win, Greenstein is still short-stacked, and he will need to keep making moves if he hopes to advance to the second day of play.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
5,200
2,300
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2,300 |
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We've spotted a couple more pros among the field, with Jonathan Little, Chris "Big Huni" Hunichen, and Micah Raskin taking their seats after the dinner break.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
7,500 | |
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7,500
7,500
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7,500 |
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7,500
7,500
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7,500 |
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On a board of 
, Hal Lubarsky bet out, and then called when his opponent put out a raise.
When the 
completed the board on the river, Lubarsky check-called a bet, but he mucked when his assistant informed him that his opponent tabled 
.
With the late registration period coming to a close with the beginning of this level, there are sure to be a few new faces hidden among the field, and as soon as we complete a lap around the Brasilia Room, we'll let you know who has thrown their hat into the ring.
Level: 5
Blinds: 250/500
Ante: 0
The meals are through and the cards are back in the air here at the $2,500 Limit Hold'em Six-Handed event.
The field has made a dinner run, as the 30-minute break for gustatory consumption has arrived.
