Event #71: $500 SALUTE TO WARRIORS No-Limit Hold'em Day 1 | 2019 World Series of Poker

07-02-2019 12:18 UTC-7

Early Noticeable Face

Anthony Thompson

Level 2 : 100/200, 0 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Mark Smith	25,000
Jeff Bryan	25,000
Jack Thomas	25,000
Ahmed Taleb	25,000
Noam Freedman	25,000
Mark Hall	25,000
Matthew Howard	25,000
Alan Lichtenberger	25,000
Ryan Mercier	25,000
Christopher Boyd	25,000

Level: 3

Blinds: 100/200

Ante: 200

07-02-2019 12:31 UTC-7

More Familiar Faces in the Crowd

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Anthony Thompson

Level 3 : 100/200, 200 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Michael Troung	25,000
Jay Singer	25,000
Michael Cunningham	25,000
Tommy Tran	25,000
Giuseppe Misseri	25,000
Ludvig Lindstrom	25,000
Roy Shimada	25,000
Aaron Weber	25,000
Dohyung Kim	25,000
Khaled Ali	25,000

07-02-2019 12:51 UTC-7

Deuel Takes Pot From So

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Anthony Thompson

Level 3 : 100/200, 200 ante

Henry So opened under the gun for 2,200 and was he was called by Corey Deuel from the small blind.

The flop came and Deuel fired out 4,000 which was So's remaining stack and he mucked his hand.

Player	Chips	Progress
Corey Deuel	50,000 50,000	50,000
Henry So	4,000 4,000	4,000

Tags: Corey Deuel Henry So

07-02-2019 13:03 UTC-7

Palumbo's All In Turn Bet Forces Pimiento To Fold

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Anthony Thompson

Level 3 : 100/200, 200 ante

Christopher Palumbo opened with a raise to 1,200 on the button and Daniel Pimiento three-bet to 3,000 from the small blind. The big blind folded and action was back on Palumbo who four-bet to 6,000, Pimiento called.

Pimiento fired out 3,500 after the flop of and Palumbo called.

The turn brought the and Pimiento checked to Palumbo who moved all in for 13,900.

Pimiento went into the tank for a few minuted before throwing his hand into the muck and Palumbo raked in the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Christopher Palumbo	23,400
Daniel Pimiento	15,500

Tags: Christopher Palumbo Daniel Pimiento

07-02-2019 13:05 UTC-7

20-Minute Break

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Anthony Thompson

Level 3 : 100/200, 200 ante

Players are on their first 20-minute break of the day.

Level: 4

Blinds: 200/300

Ante: 300

07-02-2019 13:38 UTC-7

Caesars Rewards Salute Card

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Anthony Thompson

Level 4 : 200/300, 300 ante

Caesars Entertainment is grateful for the service and sacrifice of our United States armed forces, both active duty military and veterans. To show our appreciation, Caesars Rewards has created a special card and benefits just for active duty military members and veterans.

The Caesars Rewards Salute card is available to:

All active duty military
Members of the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard
Members of the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air Force Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve
All veterans
All military and veteran spouses

Salute cardholders are eligible for military hotel discounts when they book online (10% all year) plus they will automatically be upgraded to Caesars Rewards Platinum status, which offers even more deals including:

Complimentary self and valet parking at many destinations
Special pricing at restaurants
Pre-sale access for shows
Discounts at casino gift shops
Discounts on select Norwegian Cruise Line vacations
A complimentary stay at Atlantis, Paradise Island in The Bahamas
A 5% discount on Hawaiian Airlines flights
Tier status match with Wyndham Rewards®
And more

Members can visit the Caesars Rewards Benefits Overview for more information on Platinum benefits.

To receive a Salute card, guest must be a verified Caesars Rewards member. Guests must sign up for the Salute program in person at one of nearly 40 U.S. Caesars Rewards Resorts and provide a U.S. military ID or veteran’s card. Active Military IDs, National Guard IDs, Reserves IDs, Retired Military IDs, DD214, and Veteran Cards will be accepted for verification. Must be of legal age to gamble in order to join Caesars Rewards and receive Salute card.

07-02-2019 14:00 UTC-7

Merkle Makes Hero Call

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Anthony Thompson

Level 4 : 200/300, 300 ante

With over 17,500 already in the pot and a board showing Lee Merkle was faced with an all in bet from his opponent.

After a few minutes of careful consideration, Merkle called for his remaining 8,500.

Lee Merkle:
Opponent:

Merkle got a much-needed double after calling his opponents all-in bluff on the river.

Player	Chips	Progress
Lee Merkle	34,500

Tags: Lee Merkle

07-02-2019 14:08 UTC-7

Lindstrom Takes Pot From Agostinetti

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Anthony Thompson

Level 4 : 200/300, 300 ante

Stephanie Agostinetti raised to 2,200 from the cutoff after two early players limped in and Ludvig Lindstrom three-bet to 6,000 from the big blind, Agostinetti called.

Lindstrom fired out 4,700 after the flop and Agostinetti called.

Both players checked the turn to the river.

Lindstrom double-checked his cards before moving all in. Agostinetti asked for a count, and after getting a confirmed amount of 13,100, she mucked her hand and Lindstrom raked in the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Ludvig Lindstrom	34,500 9,500	9,500
Stephanie Agostinetti	17,200 17,200	17,200

Tags: Ludvig Lindstrom Stephanie Agostinetti