AU$1,650 Pot-Limit Omaha 6-Handed
Day 1 Started
2019 WSOP International Circuit The Star Sydney
AU$1,650 Pot-Limit Omaha 6-Handed
Day: 1
Welcome to the $1,650 Pot-Limit Omaha 6-Handed Event Here at WSOPC Sydney
The 2019 World Series of Poker International Circuit here at The Star in Sydney is nearing its conclusion and the final gold circuit ring winners of the series will be decided within the next eight days. The $1,650 Pot-Limit Omaha 6-Handed Event is the marquee PLO event of the series and is set to begin at 2:15 p.m. local time this afternoon.
Last year's event saw Danny Huynh (pictured) pick up his first WSOP Circuit ring after defeating a field of 170 players for the first prize of AU$78,548 (US$44,975). Huynh defeated Benjamin Thrulow heads-up after entering the final two with a 4:1 chip deficit. Other notables at the final table included England's Richard Kellett and local's Huss Hassan and Tam Truong.
Players will receive 25,000 starting chips for this year's edition of the tournament. There are 11 45-minute levels on the schedule for the day with 10-minute breaks occurring at the end of every three levels with an extended 20-minute break coming after six levels. One re-entry is allowed and late registration will be open until the completion of the break at the end of Level 6.
The PokerNews team is here to bring you updates as all the action unfolds as we crown another champion at this year's WSOPC here in Sydney.
Level: 1
Blinds: 50/100
Ante: 0
Cards in the Air
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
There are 65 players in their seats and cards are now in the air.
Putt Defends First Hand
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
The action folded around to the player in the small blind who raised to 300.
"It's the first hand," said Putt, before making the call.
The flop came 
and the small blind checked. Putt bet 300. His opponent called.
Both players checked the 
on the turn before the 
completed the board.
The small blind fired out 1,000. Putt mucked instantly flashing the 
in the process.
His opponent tabled the 
then 
before raking in the opening pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
24,400
-600
|
-600 |
Sitbon Sits Out
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
The field has quickly grown from 65 to 80 and there has already been an early elimination. The man in question is Julien Sitbon, who had a rough start but can still re-enter, should he choose.
Sitbon's chips disappeared in two hands, the first one a three-way pot against Jason Rix and John Moffit. The action was picked up on the flop with 1,300 already in the pot and the community cards spread 
and action had been checked around to Rix in the cutoff.
Rix tossed out a bet of 700 with Sitbon then check-raising to 3,200 in total with Rix the only caller to take play heads-up to the 
turn. Sitbon continued with the betting lead, making it 7,600 to go and Rix made the call to bring the duo to the 
river, where the action went check, check.
"Kings," declared Sitbon. Rix turned over 
for a queen-high flush.
"Wow, really?" said Sitbon, starting at the board, then back at his hand, which soon ended up in the muck and the pot was shipped Rix's way.
The next orbit and Sitbon's seat was empty with tablemate Thomas Lee scooping in the pot and relaying the details after the fact. Lee and Sitbon had gone to war on the flop with Lee on the flush draw and Sitbon holding three pairs and the blocker. Lee got there and stacked up to 39,500 while Sitbon hit the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
39,500
39,500
|
39,500 |
|
|
36,000
36,000
|
36,000 |
|
Busted | |
|
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The Early Birds
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
25,000 | |
|
|
25,000 | |
|
25,000 | |
|
25,000 | |
|
25,000 | |
|
25,000 |
White Back Above Starting Stack
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
The board showed 
and 1,750 had accumulated in the pot.
Andrew White checked from the small blind before his opponent in the hijack bet 1,300. White called.
The 
completed the board and White tossed out 3,000. His opponent deliberated for a moment before releasing his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
26,000
1,000
|
1,000 |
Some Familiar Faces
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
25,000 | |
|
|
||
|
25,000 | |
|
25,000 | |
|
||
|
25,000 | |
|
|
25,000 | |
O'Farrell Spiriling Down
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
Daniel Tan raised to 350 from the cutoff before Brian O'Farrell re-raised to 1,000 from the button. Tan called.
The flop came 
and Tan checked. O'Farrell continued for 1,200. Tan called.
Both players then checked down the 
and 
.
Tan flipped over 
for a flush, and took down the pot, after O'Farrell mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
27,000
2,000
|
2,000 |
|
9,000
-16,000
|
-16,000 |