Level 29 Update: Hua 4th ($74,306), Kleist 5th ($54,855)
Jun 04, '12
Level: 29
Blinds: 30,000-60,000
Limits: 60,000-120,000
Players Remaining: 3 out of 967
Average Chip Count: 1,450,500
Chip Counts:
Seat no. 1 — Herbert Tapscott — 2,400,000
Seat no. 2 — Ashly Butler — 400,000
Seat no. 7 — Gavin Griffin — 1,550,000
Players Eliminated:
Can Kim Hua — 4th Place ($74,306)
Michael Kleist — 5th Place ($54,855)
Live Updates:
Michael Kleist Eliminated in 5th Place ($54,855)
Michael Kleist entered Level 29 as the second shortest stack was was eliminated by Gavin Griffin shortly after the level began. Michael Kleist opened the pot for 120,000, Gavin Griffin reraised to 180,000 and Kleist called.
The flop came J
3
2, Kleist checked, Griffin bet 60,000 and Kleist called.
The turn was the 10
, Kleist checked, Griffin bet 120,000 and Kleist called.
The river was the J
, and both players checked. Griffin showed A982 to scoop the pot with two pair. Kleist was crippled that hand and left with just 50,000 on the next hand.
Michael Kleist was all in for his last 50,000 on the very next hand against Gavin Griffin. Griffin led before the flop with AK83 against Kleist’s Q962.
The board came K1067A, giving Griffin two pair to eliminate Michael Kleist in 5th place ($54,855). Gavin Griffin took a massive chip lead that hand with just about 2.5 million.
Can Kim Hua Eliminated in 4th Place ($74,306)
Can Kim Hua opened the pot for 120,000 from under the gun and Gavin Griffin called from the big blind.
The flop came 1095, Griffin bet 60,000 and Hua called.
The turn was the 8, Griffin bet 120,000 and Hua called all in for 45,000. Hua turned over AQ75 for a pair of fives while Griffin showed a straight with QJ83. The river was the K and Can Kim Hua was eliminated in 4th place ($74,306). Gavin griffin took a commanding chip lead going into three-handed play with about 2.75 million.
Be sure to check back with Card Player at the conclusion of each level for regular updates with all of the action, current chip counts, and prize distributions.
Player Tags: Can Kim Hua, Gavin Griffin, Michael Kleist
Action Begins, Final Table Now Underway
Jun 03, '12
The final table of Event no. 8 ($1,500 Omaha Hi/Low Split 8/OB) is now underway, and Card Player will be posting level-by-level updates with all of the action, current chip counts, and prize distributions.
With the elimination of Wes Self in 10th Place ($14,908), the official, 9-handed final table is now set. Play will begin in Level 25 with blinds of 13,000-25,000 and limits of 25,000-50,000, and will continue until a winner is determined.
With cards now back in the air, here is a look at the final table and how these players match up:
Seat no. 1 — Herbert Tapscott — 579,000
Seat no. 2 — Ashly Butler — 294,000
Seat no. 3 — Thayer Rasmussen — 561,000
Seat no. 4 — Raymond Davis — 505,000
Seat no. 5 — Michael Kleist — 510,000
Seat no. 6 — Bryan Jolly — 658,000
Seat no. 7 — Gavin Griffin — 516,000
Seat no. 8 — Can Kim Hua — 405,000
Seat no. 9 — John Racener — 354,000
While only 9 remain, this event gathered 967 players, creating a total prize pool of $1,305,450. Here is a look at the final payouts:
1st Place — $264,400
2nd Place — $163,625
3rd Place — $102,373
4th Place — $74,306
5th Place — $54,855
6th Place — $41,121
7th Place — $31,278
8th Place — $24,111
9th Place — $18,837
Be sure to check back with Card Player at the conclusion of each level for regular updates with all of the action, current chip counts, and prize distributions.
Player Tags: Herbert Tapscott, Can Kim Hua, Raymond Davis, Gavin Griffin, Thayer Rasmussen, John Racener, Michael Kleist, Ashly Butler, Bryan Jolly
