AU$2,200 Main Event
Day 1d Started
2019 WSOP International Circuit The Star Sydney
AU$2,200 Main Event
Day: 1d
The Final Opening Flight of the Main Event Set to Commence
The fourth and final starting flight for the WSOP International Circuit Main Event kicks off at 12:30pm local time at The Star here in Sydney. Day 1c, which was played out yesterday, received 279 entries, and today’s field is expected to smash that number out of the park.
The first three Day 1’s drew a combined total of 719 entries and 118 players have already bagged chips. Leading the way at the moment are Diarmuid O’Kane (968,500) from Day 1a, Ross Grammer (563,000) from Day 1c and Marc Seymour (502,000) from Day 1b.
Alongside the current chip leaders, a whole slew of familiar faces have already advanced to Day 2. Among them are Ryan Bownds (279,500), Michael Hahn, (279,500), Tom Rafferty (263,000), 2009 Aussie Millions champion Stewart Scott (253,000), Ash Gupta (252,000), Andrew White (231,000), Billy Argyros (220,000), Michel Bouskila (212,000), Nauv Kashyap (206,500), last year’s runner-up in this event Matt Pongrass (183,500), Hamish Crawshaw (182,500), Dean Blatt (182,000) and 2019 WPT Gold Coast champion Hari Varma (178,500).
All Day 1’s play out over the course of fourteen 45-minute levels and every player begins with 30,000 starting chips. Late registration will remain open until the end of level 6. This is everyone's last chance to find a bag as they try to progress to Day 2.
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Level: 1
Blinds: 100/200
Ante: 0
Robert Campbell Receives Award for WSOP Achievement
Level 1
: 100/200, 0 ante
The clock was paused before play got underway for a short award ceremony for 2019 World Series of Poker Player of the Year Robert Campbell, with the Melbourne native receiving a tasty-looking cake to commemorate his momentous achievement.
"I can see why Shaun Deeb wanted to win player of the year, look at this cake!" quipped Campbell as he trotted out a quick speech before the action got underway.
Campbell cashed an impressive 13 times during 2019 World Series events, winning two World Series bracelets to bring his total WSOP winnings up to US$1,232,423.
The Early Birds
Level 1
: 100/200, 0 ante
Over three hundred players have taken their seats in eagerness for today's flight.
Amongst the masses include; last year's WSOPC Sydney Main Event final tablist's Rahul Rastogi and Sam Capra, Australia Poker Hall of Famer's Leo Boxell and Mel Judah, 2017 Aussie Millions Champion Shurane Vijayaram, WSOP braclet winner Jarred Graham and recent 2019 $5K Challenge champion Shivan Abdine to name a few.
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Scott Gordon Takes One Early
Level 1
: 100/200, 0 ante
The board showed 
and over 10,000 had accumulated in the pot.
Roy Agresta checked from the big blind followed by Adam Smith in middle position. Scott Gordon then tossed out 4,000. Agresta called. Smith deliberated over his decision for over a minute before eventually mucking his hand.
Gordon then flipped over 
for an over-pair and took down the pot.
Foster Wins Big Early
Level 1
: 100/200, 0 ante
With the community cards spread 
and over 10,000 in the pot already on the river, Joshua Foster had bet out for 13,500 from the button and big blind Adnan Al-maliki was in the tank.
Eventually, Al-maliki made a decision and slammed down the call and looked less than impressed when Foster rolled over 
to claim the pot with a straight.
Foster stacked up to 54,000, while Al-maliki took an early hit and had just 4,000 after the hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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Kroesen Doubles Up in the First Level of Play
Level 1
: 100/200, 0 ante
The player in the hijack raised to 500 before Ricky Kroesen re-raised to 1,700. His opponent called.
The flop came 
with two clubs and the hijack checked. Kroesen continued for 3,000. His opponent raised to 9,500. Kroesen called.
The turn dropped the 
and Kroesen's opponent moved all in and had Kroesen covered. Kroesen tanked for several minutes before opting to call for his tournament life.
Kroesen:
Opponent: 
Kroesen had the lead with a set of eights, and took down the pot, after the 
completed the board.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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60,000
30,000
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30,000 |
Suchanek Pushes Off Zhu
Level 1
: 100/200, 0 ante
Ming Zhu opened the action to 600 from under-the-gun and Jan Suchanek three-bet to 1,600 from one seat over. There were no other takers aside from Zhu and the duo headed off to a flop of 
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Zhu checked it over to Suchanek, who flicked in a 2,300 continuation bet, which was enough to win the hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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31,900 | |
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28,400 |
Don't Forget About Us
Level 1
: 100/200, 0 ante
There is a collection of notable players sitting on the other side of the casino away from the main tournament floor.
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