Mike Harvey Poker Tournament Updates

A Few Re-Entries

Mar 27, '15

After a quick scan of the field, it appears we have least two re-entries of note: Ed Miller and Mike Harvey are both on bullet number two.

Player Tags: Ed Miller,   Mike Harvey

Harvey Wins Without Showdown

Mar 27, '15

With a board of 844Q Shawn Daniels checked and Mike Harvey bet 700.

Daniels check-raised to 2,200 and Harvey quickly made the call.

The river brought the J and Daniels bet 3,200. Harvey then moved all in fairly quickly.

“What is that, 11?” asked Daniels.

The dealer counted the total amount down and told Daniels that Harvey was all-in for 10,850.

After some time in the tank Daniels made the fold and Harvey took down the sizable pot without showdown.

Player Tags: Mike Harvey

Vanasdale Wins A Big One

Mar 27, '15

From early position Shawn Vanasdale raised to 400 and Mike Harvey called from the cutoff. The player in the small blind then made it 1,600 to go.

Vanasdale pulled back his initial 400 raise and then slid out a four-bet to 5,100.

Harvey quickly announced that he was all-in and the player in the small blind folded. Vanasdale made the call and flipped up the AA.

Harvey was in trouble with the 99.

The board ran out K87310 to secure the pot and the double up for Vanasdale, whose stack grew to 26,200 after the hand.

Vanasdale’s neighbor Shawn Daniels, who is enjoying a beer from Stone Brewing Co., attributed Vanasdale’s good fortune to his decision to join Daniels in enjoying a cold one. “See, you order a Stone and you get aces… it’s all in the beer!”

Player Tags: Shawn Vanasdale,   Mike Harvey

Mike Harvey Busts One

Mar 28, '15

Mike Harvey raised to 3,500 and the player in the big blind moved all-in.

Harvey quickly called with the AA and had his opponent’s AK in bad shape.

The board ran out Q9339 to secure the knockout for Harvey, who had his opponent covered.!

Player Tags: Mike Harvey

Mike Harvey Eliminated 5th ($9,660)

Mar 29, '15

Before we could finish writing up Lien Ho’s sixth place elimination, Mike Harvey was eliminated in fifth for $9,660.

Harvey was all-in with 108 and Jesse Rockowitz called with 66.

The board ran out K55J9 and Harvey was eliminated.

Player Tags: Jesse Rockowitz,   Mike Harvey

Will Miner Eliminated 10th ($2,805)

Mar 29, '15

Will Miner opened to 18,000 from the hijack seat and Mike Harvey called from the small blind. After a flop of AK5 Harvey cut out a bet of 25,000. Miner called and the two saw the 5 on the turn. Harvey moved all-in for 96,000 and Miner called for less.

Miner tabled AJ and Harvey showed KJ. The river was the K and Miner was eliminated.

Player Tags: William Miner,   Mike Harvey

David Badolato Gets a Walk... With Aces

Mar 29, '15

According to his table, David Badolato had pointed out he had not received a walk in the big blind once during this tournament. Badolato just got his walk, but not the way he wanted it.

Badolato had been dealt two red aces in the big blind when action folded all way around the table. Badolato flipped over his cards as he scooped up his blinds and antes, causing the rest of the table to erupt in laughter.

“You finally got your walk,” Mike Harvey said. “I never look when I get a walk. That’s why!”

“I’ll never look again,” Badolato said.

Player Tags: Mike Harvey,   David Badolato

A Few Re-Entries

Mar 27, '15

After a quick scan of the field, it appears we have least two re-entries of note: Ed Miller and Mike Harvey are both on bullet number two.

Player Tags: Ed Miller,   Mike Harvey

Harvey Wins Without Showdown

Mar 27, '15

With a board of 844Q Shawn Daniels checked and Mike Harvey bet 700.

Daniels check-raised to 2,200 and Harvey quickly made the call.

The river brought the J and Daniels bet 3,200. Harvey then moved all in fairly quickly.

“What is that, 11?” asked Daniels.

The dealer counted the total amount down and told Daniels that Harvey was all-in for 10,850.

After some time in the tank Daniels made the fold and Harvey took down the sizable pot without showdown.

Player Tags: Mike Harvey

Vanasdale Wins A Big One

Mar 27, '15

From early position Shawn Vanasdale raised to 400 and Mike Harvey called from the cutoff. The player in the small blind then made it 1,600 to go.

Vanasdale pulled back his initial 400 raise and then slid out a four-bet to 5,100.

Harvey quickly announced that he was all-in and the player in the small blind folded. Vanasdale made the call and flipped up the AA.

Harvey was in trouble with the 99.

The board ran out K87310 to secure the pot and the double up for Vanasdale, whose stack grew to 26,200 after the hand.

Vanasdale’s neighbor Shawn Daniels, who is enjoying a beer from Stone Brewing Co., attributed Vanasdale’s good fortune to his decision to join Daniels in enjoying a cold one. “See, you order a Stone and you get aces… it’s all in the beer!”

Player Tags: Shawn Vanasdale,   Mike Harvey

Mike Harvey Busts One

Mar 28, '15

Mike Harvey raised to 3,500 and the player in the big blind moved all-in.

Harvey quickly called with the AA and had his opponent’s AK in bad shape.

The board ran out Q9339 to secure the knockout for Harvey, who had his opponent covered.!

Player Tags: Mike Harvey

Mike Harvey Eliminated 5th ($9,660)

Mar 29, '15

Before we could finish writing up Lien Ho’s sixth place elimination, Mike Harvey was eliminated in fifth for $9,660.

Harvey was all-in with 108 and Jesse Rockowitz called with 66.

The board ran out K55J9 and Harvey was eliminated.

Player Tags: Jesse Rockowitz,   Mike Harvey

Will Miner Eliminated 10th ($2,805)

Mar 29, '15

Will Miner opened to 18,000 from the hijack seat and Mike Harvey called from the small blind. After a flop of AK5 Harvey cut out a bet of 25,000. Miner called and the two saw the 5 on the turn. Harvey moved all-in for 96,000 and Miner called for less.

Miner tabled AJ and Harvey showed KJ. The river was the K and Miner was eliminated.

Player Tags: William Miner,   Mike Harvey

David Badolato Gets a Walk... With Aces

Mar 29, '15

According to his table, David Badolato had pointed out he had not received a walk in the big blind once during this tournament. Badolato just got his walk, but not the way he wanted it.

Badolato had been dealt two red aces in the big blind when action folded all way around the table. Badolato flipped over his cards as he scooped up his blinds and antes, causing the rest of the table to erupt in laughter.

“You finally got your walk,” Mike Harvey said. “I never look when I get a walk. That’s why!”

“I’ll never look again,” Badolato said.

Player Tags: Mike Harvey,   David Badolato

A Few Re-Entries

Mar 27, '15

After a quick scan of the field, it appears we have least two re-entries of note: Ed Miller and Mike Harvey are both on bullet number two.

Player Tags: Ed Miller,   Mike Harvey

Harvey Wins Without Showdown

Mar 27, '15

With a board of 844Q Shawn Daniels checked and Mike Harvey bet 700.

Daniels check-raised to 2,200 and Harvey quickly made the call.

The river brought the J and Daniels bet 3,200. Harvey then moved all in fairly quickly.

“What is that, 11?” asked Daniels.

The dealer counted the total amount down and told Daniels that Harvey was all-in for 10,850.

After some time in the tank Daniels made the fold and Harvey took down the sizable pot without showdown.

Player Tags: Mike Harvey

Vanasdale Wins A Big One

Mar 27, '15

From early position Shawn Vanasdale raised to 400 and Mike Harvey called from the cutoff. The player in the small blind then made it 1,600 to go.

Vanasdale pulled back his initial 400 raise and then slid out a four-bet to 5,100.

Harvey quickly announced that he was all-in and the player in the small blind folded. Vanasdale made the call and flipped up the AA.

Harvey was in trouble with the 99.

The board ran out K87310 to secure the pot and the double up for Vanasdale, whose stack grew to 26,200 after the hand.

Vanasdale’s neighbor Shawn Daniels, who is enjoying a beer from Stone Brewing Co., attributed Vanasdale’s good fortune to his decision to join Daniels in enjoying a cold one. “See, you order a Stone and you get aces… it’s all in the beer!”

Player Tags: Shawn Vanasdale,   Mike Harvey

Mike Harvey Busts One

Mar 28, '15

Mike Harvey raised to 3,500 and the player in the big blind moved all-in.

Harvey quickly called with the AA and had his opponent’s AK in bad shape.

The board ran out Q9339 to secure the knockout for Harvey, who had his opponent covered.!

Player Tags: Mike Harvey

Mike Harvey Eliminated 5th ($9,660)

Mar 29, '15

Before we could finish writing up Lien Ho’s sixth place elimination, Mike Harvey was eliminated in fifth for $9,660.

Harvey was all-in with 108 and Jesse Rockowitz called with 66.

The board ran out K55J9 and Harvey was eliminated.

Player Tags: Jesse Rockowitz,   Mike Harvey

Will Miner Eliminated 10th ($2,805)

Mar 29, '15

Will Miner opened to 18,000 from the hijack seat and Mike Harvey called from the small blind. After a flop of AK5 Harvey cut out a bet of 25,000. Miner called and the two saw the 5 on the turn. Harvey moved all-in for 96,000 and Miner called for less.

Miner tabled AJ and Harvey showed KJ. The river was the K and Miner was eliminated.

Player Tags: William Miner,   Mike Harvey

David Badolato Gets a Walk... With Aces

Mar 29, '15

According to his table, David Badolato had pointed out he had not received a walk in the big blind once during this tournament. Badolato just got his walk, but not the way he wanted it.

Badolato had been dealt two red aces in the big blind when action folded all way around the table. Badolato flipped over his cards as he scooped up his blinds and antes, causing the rest of the table to erupt in laughter.

“You finally got your walk,” Mike Harvey said. “I never look when I get a walk. That’s why!”

“I’ll never look again,” Badolato said.

Player Tags: Mike Harvey,   David Badolato

Mike Harvey Eliminates Ed Miller

Mar 28, '14

Ed Miller moved his last 19,600 into the middle and Mike Harvey went into the tank.

“I was hoping he would call so I wouldn’t have to be put in this spot,” said Harvey.

“So then just lay it down,” said Miller with a laugh.

Harvey took a few moments before calling and the cards were exposed. Harvey was well ahead with his 66 against Miller’s A3.

The board ran out 722109 and Miller hit the rail while Harvey sits with 115,000.

Player Tags: Ed Miller,   Mike Harvey

Mike Harvey Up To 56,000

Mar 28, '14

Ivin Arquiza raised to 1,100 from under the gun, Mike Harvey called from under the gun +1, Steve Freidlander called from the cutoff, Daniel Schneider called from the button, Zak Gilbert let go from the small blind and Ravi Shanmugam called from the big blind.

With five players in the hand, the dealer spread 776. Action checked around to Harvey to fired out a bet of 5,000, forcing a fold from all his opponents.

Harvey is now sitting with a healthy stack of around 56,000.

Player Tags: Zak Gilbert,   Daniel Schneider,   Mike Harvey,   Ivin Arquiza,   Ravi Shanmugam

Zak Gilbert vs Mike Harvey

Mar 28, '14

Zak Gilbert raised to 1,050 from the hijack seat and Mike Harvey re-raised to 3,025 from the small blind. Gilbert got out of the way and showed A. Harvey showed AA as he took the pot.

Player Tags: Zak Gilbert,   Mike Harvey

Big Slick Keeps Harvey Alive

Mar 28, '14

On a flop of Q95, Mike Harvey moved all in for his last 12,800 and was snap-called by Lance Donnell.

“You got the queen, I got to get lucky,” said Harvey as he showed AK.

Donnell tabled Q10, giving him top pair and a flush draw. The turn gave Harvey more outs though as he picked up a flush draw of his own with the 6. The river was the 5, which gave Harvey a flush and the pot.

Harvey doubles up to 25,300 while Donnell falls to 3,900.

Player Tags: Lance Donnell,   Mike Harvey

Mike Harvey Eliminated In 14th ($2,832)

Mar 30, '14

From middle position Mike Harvey open shoved all-in for what looked to be over 100,000 saying “What the hell!” as he moved in his stack. Erkut Yilmaz announced that he was all-in, having Harvey covered.

It folded around and the two flipped up their hands. Harvey had the AQ and Yilmaz had the JJ.

The board ran out 87547 and just like that Harvey was sent to the rail in 14th place.

Player Tags: Erkut Yilmaz,   Mike Harvey

Mike Harvey Eliminates Ed Miller

Mar 28, '14

Ed Miller moved his last 19,600 into the middle and Mike Harvey went into the tank.

“I was hoping he would call so I wouldn’t have to be put in this spot,” said Harvey.

“So then just lay it down,” said Miller with a laugh.

Harvey took a few moments before calling and the cards were exposed. Harvey was well ahead with his 66 against Miller’s A3.

The board ran out 722109 and Miller hit the rail while Harvey sits with 115,000.

Player Tags: Ed Miller,   Mike Harvey

Mike Harvey Up To 56,000

Mar 28, '14

Ivin Arquiza raised to 1,100 from under the gun, Mike Harvey called from under the gun +1, Steve Freidlander called from the cutoff, Daniel Schneider called from the button, Zak Gilbert let go from the small blind and Ravi Shanmugam called from the big blind.

With five players in the hand, the dealer spread 776. Action checked around to Harvey to fired out a bet of 5,000, forcing a fold from all his opponents.

Harvey is now sitting with a healthy stack of around 56,000.

Player Tags: Zak Gilbert,   Daniel Schneider,   Mike Harvey,   Ivin Arquiza,   Ravi Shanmugam

Zak Gilbert vs Mike Harvey

Mar 28, '14

Zak Gilbert raised to 1,050 from the hijack seat and Mike Harvey re-raised to 3,025 from the small blind. Gilbert got out of the way and showed A. Harvey showed AA as he took the pot.

Player Tags: Zak Gilbert,   Mike Harvey

Big Slick Keeps Harvey Alive

Mar 28, '14

On a flop of Q95, Mike Harvey moved all in for his last 12,800 and was snap-called by Lance Donnell.

“You got the queen, I got to get lucky,” said Harvey as he showed AK.

Donnell tabled Q10, giving him top pair and a flush draw. The turn gave Harvey more outs though as he picked up a flush draw of his own with the 6. The river was the 5, which gave Harvey a flush and the pot.

Harvey doubles up to 25,300 while Donnell falls to 3,900.

Player Tags: Lance Donnell,   Mike Harvey

Mike Harvey Eliminated In 14th ($2,832)

Mar 30, '14

From middle position Mike Harvey open shoved all-in for what looked to be over 100,000 saying “What the hell!” as he moved in his stack. Erkut Yilmaz announced that he was all-in, having Harvey covered.

It folded around and the two flipped up their hands. Harvey had the AQ and Yilmaz had the JJ.

The board ran out 87547 and just like that Harvey was sent to the rail in 14th place.

Player Tags: Erkut Yilmaz,   Mike Harvey