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David Baker Eliminated in 3rd Place (,384)

David Baker Eliminated in 3rd Place ($16,384)

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Level 27 Blinds: 40,000/80,000/80,000 Total Entrants: 205 Players Remaining: 2 David Baker moved all in for his last 165,000 from the button, Sharon Aloor called in the small blind, and Jeffrey Williams called in the big blind. The 3♠J♥A♥ flop was checked to the Q♠ turn and Aloor check-folded…
Michael Wang Eliminated in 4th Place (,854)

Michael Wang Eliminated in 4th Place ($11,854)

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Level 27 Blinds: 40,000/80,000/80,000 Total Entrants: 205 Players Remaining: 3 Michael Wang raised to 160,000 from the button and Sharon Aloor defended the big blind. The dealer spread the 2♥10♦8♣ flop, Aloor checked, and Wang bet 220,000. Aloor check-raised, Wang reraised all in for roughly 1,800,000, and Aloor called.…
Greg Kolo Eliminated in 5th Place (,775)

Greg Kolo Eliminated in 5th Place ($8,775)

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Level 27 Blinds: 40,000/80,000/80,000 Total Entrants: 205 Players Remaining: 4 Greg Kolo moved all in for 535,000 from under the gun and Sharon Aloor called in the cutoff. Kolo: 3♠3♦ Aloor: A♦J♠ The board ran out 9♥A♠7♣10♦K♦ and Kolo was eliminated in fifth place for $8,775. Sharon Aloor –…
Jeffrey Williams Doubles Through Sharon Aloor

Jeffrey Williams Doubles Through Sharon Aloor

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Level 27 Blinds: 40,000/80,000/80,000 Total Entrants: 205 Players Remaining: 5 Michael Wang opened to 160,000 from under the gun, Sharon Aloor three-bet to 375,000 in the small blind, and Jeffrey Williams cold four-bet jammed for 1,020,000 in the big blind. Wang folded and Aloor deliberated and called. Williams: K♥K♦…
Zack Whitney Eliminated in 6th Place (,649)

Zack Whitney Eliminated in 6th Place ($6,649)

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Level 26 Blinds: 30,000/60,000/60,000 Total Entrants: 205 Players Remaining: 5 Zack Whitney opened to 230,000 from under the gun, David Baker jammed from the big blind, and Whitney called all in for about 755,000. Whitney: A♠10♦ Baker: A♦K♣ The 9♥J♣8♠ flop gave Whitney straight outs, and the 8♣ turn…
Doug Polk is 9K from Winning His 0K Heads-Up Poker Challenge After Four Days

Doug Polk is $109K from Winning His $100K Heads-Up Poker Challenge After Four Days

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Code Doug is starting to become Code Dud. Full Article
Several States Seek Gambling Tax Increases

Several States Seek Gambling Tax Increases

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Online gaming and sports betting has been key drivers of casino gaming revenue over the last few years. However, some states want a bigger cut of the profit. Lawmakers in … Full Article
Anze Smajd Eliminated in 7th Place (,161)

Anze Smajd Eliminated in 7th Place ($5,161)

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Level 24 Blinds: 20,000/40,000/40,000 Total Entrants: 205 Players Remaining: 6 Anze Smajd was all-in for his last 85,000 under the gun and at risk against Michael Wang on the button. Smajd: 7♣2♣ Wang: A♦7♥ The board ran out and Smajd was eliminated in seventh place for $5,161.…
Shadd Baudoin Eliminated in 8th Place (,105)

Shadd Baudoin Eliminated in 8th Place ($4,105)

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Level 23 Blinds: 15,000/30,000/30,000 Total Entrants: 205 Players Remaining: 7 Shadd Baudoin has been eliminated in eighth place for $4,105. Shadd Baudoin – 0 Full Article
Jeff Platt Eliminated in 9th Place (,349)

Jeff Platt Eliminated in 9th Place ($3,349)

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Level 22 Blinds: 15,000/25,000/25,000 Total Entrants: 205 Players Remaining: 8 According to Jeff Platt, he got his last 9 big blinds in with A7 vs KJ on the 7-5-3 flop and did not win. Jeff Platt – 0 Full Article