Event #75: $1,500 The Closer No-Limit Hold'em (30 minute levels) - $1 Million Guarantee
Day 1c Started
2018 World Series of Poker
Event #75: $1,500 The Closer No-Limit Hold'em (30 minute levels) - $1 Million Guarantee
Day: 1c
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2018 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$1,500
Entries
3,120
Level
39
Blinds
300,000 / 600,000
Ante
100,000
Day 1c of $1,500 The Closer No-Limit Hold'em Begins at 11 a.m. Local Time
The last of three starting flights for Event #75: $1,500 The Closer No-Limit Hold'em kicks off at 11:00 a.m. PDST. The first two drew a combined total of 1,449 entries with 502 on Day 1a, 947 on Day 1b, and 150 survivers so far. The current overall chip leader is Jeffrey Tanouye, who finished the second starting flight with 601,000. The chip leader that emerged from the first starting flight was Bertrand Grospellier, who advanced to Day 2 with 583,000.
Players begin with 15,000 in tournament chips and each starting flight plays 18 30-minute levels on Day 1. There will be a 20-minute break every four levels and a 75-minute dinner break after the end of level 12, at around 5:40 p.m. local time. Late entry and re-entry will continue to be available until the start of level 13. The surviving players from all three starting flights will combine for Day 2 action at noon on Sunday and will play down to a winner.
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Level: 1
Blinds: 25/50
Ante: 0
Shuffle Up and Deal
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
The players have been welcomed to the final flight of the Closer by the tournament director. All the dealers here in the Brasilia room in the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino have been instructed to shuffle up and deal.
A Few Early Starters
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 |
Some Early Birds
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 |
More Early Risers
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
Affleck Loses a Bit
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
The player in the under-the-gun position raised to 150 and got called by Matt Affleck in the small blind and the player in the big blind.
The flop came 
, both Affleck and the big blind checked. The initial raiser bet another 250 and only Affleck called.
The turn brought them the 
, Affleck now bet 300. His opponent raised to 1,100 and Affleck took a few seconds but then opted to fold.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
14,300 | -700 |
Sort of Bad Beat for Alexander
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
James Alexander defended his big blind against a raise from early position and the flop of 
was checked by both players. Alexander led out 400 on the 
turn, earning a call and the 
river was checked.
Alexander turned up 
and chopped the pot with his opponent who showed 
.
"Bad beat for me!" Alexander laughed.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
16,500 | 1,500 |
More Familiar Faces
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
15,000 | |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |