Event #45: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em (30 minute levels)
Day 1 Started
2017 World Series of Poker
Event #45: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em (30 minute levels)
Day: 1
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2017 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$5,000
Prize Pool
$2,438,250
Entries
505
Level
34
Blinds
120,000 / 240,000
Ante
40,000
Welcome to Event #45: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em (30 minute levels)
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The first day of Event #45: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em (30 minute levels) is set to begin at 11 a.m. local time. Ankush Mandavia is the reigning champion in this event. He topped a 524-player field in this one a year ago to claim the bracelet and a $548,139 first prize.
This two-day event is sure to attract a packed field and create a lot of fast-paced action. Today's plan is to play twenty 30-minute levels. Players will start with 25,000 in chips and can late register until the end of Level 8. There will be a 20-minute break every four levels with a 90-minute dinner break at the end of Level 12.
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Level: 1
Blinds: 50/100
Ante: 0
Shuffle Up and Deal
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
Cards are in the air and players are still funneling into the room. Late registration goes until the start of Level 9.
Early Notables Taking Their Seats
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
There are currently 166 entries this morning and players keep rolling through the doors into the Amazon Room. Here is a look at some notables who have taken their seats already.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
More Notables Making Their Way In
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
Level: 2
Blinds: 50/100
Ante: 0
Sindelar Steals From Reilly
Level 2
: 50/100, 0 ante
Eric Balwin raised to 300 from early position and was called by Dan Sindelar, Tim Reilly in the small blind and Darren Elias in the big blind. The flop came 
and the action was checked to Sindelar who bet 1,050. Reilly was the only to call and they were heads-up to the turn.
The 
came and Sindelar checked. Reilly bet 1,800 and Sindelar made the call. The river brought the 
and Sindelar led out for 4,000. Reilly stretched his arms out and thought for a couple of moments before sliding his cards in the muck.
They Keep On Coming
Level 2
: 50/100, 0 ante
With what is expected to be a stacked field and registration open for eight levels, more notables continue to take their seats.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
25,000 | |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
Is it Too Early for Hawkins?
Level 2
: 50/100, 0 ante
It is only the second level of the day and Maurice Hawkins is already getting involved in some friendly banter at the table. At least it's starting out as friendly.
With the board reading 
and around 12,000 in the pot, Maurice Hawkins was all in for 16,500 against an opponent. Hawkins tabled 
against his opponent's 
. Hawkins got a full double-up and proceeded to amp up the chatter a bit. "I might talk like I'm a cuddly bear, but I got some teeth! It's going to be a long day folks."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
46,000 | 21,000 |