Tom Middletion raised to 2,000 from the button and Jason Koon called from the big blind. As we were preparing for a monster hand between two of poker's greatest minds, the pair checked down the 
board.
"King-high," declared Koon who then mucked when Middleton showed him 
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Jeff Gross couldn't believe his luck early here on Day 2, as he is facing the only floor monitor in the room that isn't showing the United States World Cup game. That monitor is reserved for the tournament clock. "So sick," Gross said, in reference to his table draw.
With just four players at his table, chip leader Shashank Jain has been active early, seemingly opening every pot. He also took an early pot from tablemate Josh Schoonover, who started the day third in chips.
The cards are in the air and Day 2 is underway!
Level: 11
Blinds: 500/1,000
Ante: 100
Welcome to Day 2 of Event #58: $1,500 Mixed-Max No-Limit Hold'em. On Day 1 the tournament saw 1,475 entries trimmed to just 181 after 10 levels of nine-handed play.
Shashank Jain was the overnight chip leader, stacked at 130,300. Brandon Cantu was close behind with an impressive 122,300. Other notables who finished Day 1 with chips were Jared Jaffee (109,300), Allen Cunningham (48,600), and James Woods (33,500).
The 181 returning players will play 10 levels of 6-handed poker on Day 2 and with the top 162 being paid for their efforts. Those who are fortunate to survive Day 2 will come back on Day 3 for four-handed play.
Cards and chips will start to fly at 1 p.m. PT and PokerNews' Live Reporting team will be on hand to bring you the six-handed action.
Event #58: $1,500 Mixed-Max No-Limit Hold'em
Day 2 Started
