Jones Playing With a Purpose
Level 5
: Blinds 300/600, 600 ante
Ryan Jones, the early chip leader, entered the tournament thinking about his friend, Master Sergeant Mike Riley, who was killed in action six years ago this week in Afghanistan.
"I play this event each year in honor of my boy, my brother, and one of the best Special Operators I could have ever served with and beside," Jones posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Jones finished 50th in the event last year and is off to a great start.
"It's always good to get off to a good start, and with the week I've had, I needed it," Jones said. "I've been getting sucked out on, hand after hand. This is a good sign."
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