Shortly after play in the $2K NLHE combined to three tables, we watched as two P5ers simultaneously faced tough decisions for their tournament life.
At one table, Jordan “Octavian_C” Rich got involved in a big pot with tournament chip leader Warren Woodall.  With around 60K in the pot already, Jordan bet out 35K on a KK8 [...]

Shannon Shorr (pictured right) has joined Maria Ho at his new table, and has stumbled upon some newfound chips too. Shorr had position with the board reading T96Q and bet when checked to. Shannon’s opponent called and the river brought the 2. Shorr’s opponent checked-called a bet again and mucked when Shannon tabled KJ for the [...]

In every tournament he plays in, there is a bounty on Barry Greenstein’s head. No, it isn’t the fact that he is a well-know pro or that he’s the father of Joe Sebok. It is his book, Ace on the River, which he rewards to the player who knocks him out. The Bear traditionally autographs [...]

Over in the $2K NLHE we’ve lost some players, some players have gained some chips, and we’re moving up the money ladder as the field dwindles to 68 players. 
Jason Gray (pictured left) picked up a substantial number of chips in a blind versus blind confrontation.  With the blinds at 2K/4K ante 500 the player in [...]

The $2K Limit Hold ‘em Event (#38) is midway through Level 2 and players are still strolling in. Some to arrive late were Brock “t_soprano” Parker, Andre Akkari, and Daniel “amichaiKK” Makowsky.
David “Doc Sands” Sands is seated with David Levi, Paul Darden and Teddy “The Ice Man” Monroe roday. We hope has brought his headphones. [...]