$1,000 Main Event Giorno 1a | 2023 RGPS Cleveland

2023-11-09 21:10 UTC-4

It's A Fiesta For Lech

Livello 7 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante

Michael "Miguel Fiesta" Lech raised to 2,200 in first position and saw both Ulices Contreras in the big blind and another player in the small blind call.

The flop came out 8♣6♥4♣ and the small blind checked to Contreras who bet 5,000. Lech raised to 15,000 which saw the small blind fold and in the big blind Contreras moved all in for 16,000 total which Lech called.

Ulices Contreras: 8♠4♠
Michael Lech: Q♣5♣

The turn of Q♥ gave Lech more outs and on the river A♣ gave Lech the flush, giving the pot to the WSOP bracelet winner.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Michael Lech	87,400 36,400	36,400

Ulices Contreras	Eliminato

Tags: Michael Lech Ulices Contreras

Livello: 7

Bui: 500/1,000

Ante: 1,000

2023-11-09 20:32 UTC-4

Break

Livello 6 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante

The players have gone on a 15-minute break.

2023-11-09 20:20 UTC-4

Assorted Chip Counts

Livello 6 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Ryan Gebow	123,000 21,000	21,000
Anthony Carbone	92,500 31,500	31,500
Joseph Hanna	78,000 -18,500	-18,500
Robert Shega	71,200 41,200	41,200
Michael Lech	51,000

Emily Berglund	38,200 17,200	17,200
Raymond Ezzie	24,500 -6,900	-6,900
Dominic Finch	23,300 -24,200	-24,200
Shaun Emery	12,000 12,000	12,000
Penelope Banhidy	Eliminato

2023-11-09 20:02 UTC-4

PN Podcast: Jesse Lonis, Scotty Nguyen & Parker Talbot from the 2023 PokerStars NAPT

Livello 6 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen come at you from the PokerStars 2023 North American Poker Tour (NAPT) at Resorts World Las Vegas. They recap some of the early side event winners, fill you in on the Main Event, and dive into the return of the Big Game featuring two new loose cannons.

Connor then chats with Jesse Lonis, who won the NAPT Super High Roller, while Chad catches up with Poker Hall of Famer Scotty Nguyen, who made his way to Vegas for the NAPT. Finally, Matt interviewed PokerStars Ambassador Parker "Tonkaaaa" Talbot, who bagged up a big stack in the $1,650 Main Event.

Additionally, the crew recap winners from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe, which is currently taking place at King's Casino in Rozvadov, as well as their decision to have a leprechaun emcee their mystery bounty event. Toss in a discussion on Shawn Sheikhan receiving a four-year prison sentence, and it's a show not to be missed.

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Livello: 6

Bui: 400/800

Ante: 800

2023-11-09 19:47 UTC-4

Clevio Fills Up With Big Slick

Livello 5 : Blinds 300/600, 600 ante

A player called in first position which prompted Bennett Wetzel to move all in for 8,000. Tom Taylor on the button and Anthony Clevio in the small blind called.

The flop of K♠9♣K♣ saw Clevio check-call a bet of 5,000 from Taylor.

On the 9♥ turn, action checked to the J♣ river where Clevio bet 10,000 which saw Taylor fold.

Bennett Wetzel: XxXx
Anthony Clevio: A♦K♣

The kings full was good for Clevio to take down the pot as he raked in the pot.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Anthony Clevio	87,900
Tom Taylor	35,000 10,400	10,400
Bennett Wetzel	Eliminato

Tags: Anthony Clevio Bennett Wetzel Tom Taylor

2023-11-09 19:28 UTC-4

Harris Doubles Through Salvaggi

Livello 5 : Blinds 300/600, 600 ante

Action was picked up on the river in a pot between Gregory Harris in the small blind and Joseph Salvaggi in the big blind.

With 4,400 in the middle, and a board reading 4♥Q♣K♥5♠7♦, Harris bet 3,000 on the river and Salvaggi raised to 10,000.

Harris responded by moving all in for 27,600 and after some thought, Salvaggi called.

Gregory Harris: 8♣6♦
Joseph Salvaggi: Q♠7♥

Harris had made a straight on the end to best Salvaggi's two pair and double up.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Gregory Harris	54,600
Joseph Salvaggi	5,600

Tags: Gregory Harris Joseph Salvaggi

Livello: 5

Bui: 300/600

Ante: 600

2023-11-09 19:13 UTC-4

Hanna Hooks A Pot

Livello 4 : Blinds 300/500, 500 ante

Derrick Brown raised to 1,500 in the hijack and in the small blind, Joseph Hanna three bet to 6,100 which saw Brown call.

The flop of 8♣9♠2♦ saw Hanna continue for 4,800 which Brown called.

Hanna bet once more on the 4♥ turn, this time to the tune of 12,900 and Brown called once more.

Action checked through on the A♠ river and Hanna turned over J♣J♦ for pocket jacks which was good for the pot.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Joseph Hanna	96,500 66,500	66,500
Derrick Brown	29,800 29,800	29,800

Tags: Derrick Brown Joseph Hanna