$2,200 Main Event Day 1a | 2024 Maryland State Poker Championship

08-09-2024 15:06 UTC-5

Colin Takes it Down on the River

Nick Becker

Level 7 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante

Daniel Colin min-raised under the gun and Scott Heiser three-bet to 3,500 on the button. Colin called and the flop came 9♥10♦9♣.

Colin check-called a bet of 3,500 from Heiser, bringing the 3♥ turn which went check-check.

On the 4♠ river, Colin led out with a bet of 7,500 and Heiser tossed his cards into the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Scott Heiser	70,000 9,000	9,000
Daniel Colin	67,000 34,400	34,400

Tags: Daniel Colin Scott Heiser

08-09-2024 15:12 UTC-5

Verderamo Turn Raise Gets Through

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Tyler Boyer

Level 7 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante

Action folded to James Crawford in the hijack, and he limped in. Once it folded to Nicholas Verderamo on the button, he raised to 2,200. It folded back to Crawford, and he made the call.

The flop came 2♥3♥5♣ and Crawford led out for a bet of 4,100, which was called by Verderamo.

After the 10♣ on the turn, Crawford then bet 5,500, which was raised to 25,000 by Verderamo. After sitting in the tank, Crawford decided to fold his hand, and give the pot to Verderamo.

Player	Chips	Progress
Nicholas Verderamo	88,200 43,200	43,200

James Crawford	35,000 -22,500	-22,500

Tags: Nicholas Verderamo James Crawford

08-09-2024 15:14 UTC-5

What Does WSOP $500M Sale Mean? Loose Cannon Lily Newhouse Talks PokerStars Big Game | PokerNews Podcast #851

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Chad Holloway

Level 7 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante

In the 851st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway and Kyna England are joined by "Loose Cannon" Lily Newhouse at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about GGPoker purchasing the World Series of Poker (WSOP) brand for $500 million. What will it mean for the future of poker? It's too early to tell, but that doesn't stop the crew from offering their thoughts.

From there, Newhouse talked about her experience as the Loose Cannon on the PokerStars Big Game, which included playing a big pot early against Sam Grafton and battling against Dave Krosky, who proved to be a different sort of loose cannon! Oh, and did we mention the PokerStars Big Game is confirmed to return this Fall during the NAPT for a second season? Well, it is and you can get all the details here.

Kyna then talks about attending the grand opening of the brand-new Venetian Poker Room, now the largest room on the Strip, and you get to hear from other attendees including Joey Ingram, Maria Konnikova, and 2017 WSOP Main Event champ Scott Blumstein. Plus, rapper Nelly was in the house to play the room's first hand, but you'll have to watch to see how he did.

Additionally, hear about poker reporter Terrance "TJ" Reid winning the Destination: RunGood $2,500 Million Dollar Main Event for $192,755, Nick Kocman capturing a career-best score at Maryland State Poker Championship, and Daniel Bellis winning a NAPT Gold Pass in last longer contest. Speaking of which, you'll have a chance to qualify for NAPT Las Vegas at the upcoming Pennsylvania State Poker Championship.

Finally, learn about one Texas poker room's quest to appeal to the female demographic with a women-first concept, hear about Chad's experience competing on Survivor Angelica: Medieval Mayhem, and get a sneak peek at the new Life Outside Poker featuring Brazilian Vlogger Romulo "Poker Profit" Dorea.

Click here to listen to the new PN Podcast!

08-09-2024 15:21 UTC-5

Mueller Back Above Starting Stack

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Nick Becker

Level 7 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante

Brandon Mueller raised to 1,600 in middle position, James Crawford called in the hijack, and Christopher Regan called in the small blind.

The flop came J♠3♦5♥, Regan checked, Mueller bet 2,100, Crawford folded, and Regan made the call.

The K♦ turn and 8♣ river both went check-check, and Mueller tabled the winner with Q♦J♦ for a pair of jacks, besting the 4♣2♣ of Regan.

Player	Chips	Progress
Brandon Mueller	41,000 20,500	20,500
Christopher Regan	33,300 -38,200	-38,200

Tags: Brandon Mueller Christopher Regan James Crawford

08-09-2024 15:24 UTC-5

Lim Doubles Through Dillon

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Tyler Boyer

Level 7 : Blinds 400/800, 800 ante

Matthew Dillon raised to 2,400 from early position, and it folded to the small blind Daniel Lim who three-bet all in for 18,000 from the small blind. After it folded back to Dillon, he made the call to put Lim at risk.

Daniel Lim: A♠J♠ All in
Matthew Dillon: K♠J♥

Lim had his opponent dominated and when the board ran out 8♣3♥2♦6♥7♥ the ace of Lim was still best, and he secured the double up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Daniel Lim	37,600 5,000	5,000
Matthew Dillon	36,300 -16,200	-16,200

Tags: Daniel Lim Matthew Dillon

Level: 8

Blinds: 500/1,000

Ante: 1,000

08-09-2024 15:37 UTC-5

Chadha Villamarin Rivers a Straight to Win Massive Pot

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Tyler Boyer

Level 8 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante

Action folded to Daniel Beggy who limped in from the hijack, as did David Olshan in the cutoff, and Toby Barrera on the button. Then Carlos Chadha Villamarin raised to 4,200 in the small, which Beggy called, Olshan folded, and Barrera also made the call.

The flop came 9♥8♦Q♣ and Chadha Villamarin bet out 3,500. Beggy folded, and Barrera made the call.

After the 2♠ on the turn, Chadha Villamarin bet out 7,000, and Barrera again called.

The river was the J♣ and Chadha Villamarin over bet the pot for 41,200, leaving just 100 chips behind. Barrera wasted little time and made the call.

Chadha Villamarin tabled K♦10♦ for a rivered straight, and Barrera tossed his cards into the muck, giving Chadha Villamarin a massive pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Carlos Chadha Villamarin	120,200
David Olshan	68,300 -17,700	-17,700
Daniel Beggy	60,600 -10,400	-10,400
Toby Barrera	3,400 -74,800	-74,800

Tags: Daniel Beggy David Olshan Toby Barrera

08-09-2024 15:43 UTC-5

Parker and Bills Wake Up with Aces

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Nick Becker

Level 8 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante

The under-the-gun player raised to 2,000, Aaron Parker three-bet to 4,000 in the hijack, and Michael Bills four-bet shoved all in for 23,300 on the button, putting himself at risk. Jason Brunetti then reshoved from the big blind to isolate, and Parker called, covering them both.

Michael Bills: A♦A♣ All in
Jason Brunetti: J♣J♥ All in
Aaron Parker: A♠A♥

The board ran out 7♠5♣Q♣5♥6♥ with Bills and Parker chopping the main pot. Parker scooped the side pot, sending Brunetti to the rail in the process.

Player	Chips	Progress
Aaron Parker	78,000 78,000	78,000
Michael Bills	35,000 -2,600	-2,600

Jason Brunetti	Busted

Tags: Aaron Parker Jason Brunetti Michael Bills

08-09-2024 15:51 UTC-5

Kostelac Applies the Pressure

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Nick Becker

Level 8 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante

Joseph Crowley raised to 2,200 in early position and John Kostelac flatted in middle position.

The flop came 2♥9♥6♦ and Crowley check-called a bet of 2,000 from Kostelac.

The turn landed the 9♣ and Crowley check-called again, this time for 5,000.

The river brought the Q♥ and Crowley checked once more. Kostelac sized up with a bet of 17,000, prompting Crowley to go into the tank. After some thought, Crowley eventually tossed his cards into the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Kostelac	79,900 56,100	56,100
Joseph Crowley	53,500 53,500	53,500

Tags: John Kostelac Joseph Crowley

08-09-2024 15:55 UTC-5

Reynolds Forces the Fold

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Tyler Boyer

Level 8 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante

Action folded to Joseph Lebrun who raised to 2,200 and was called by both Peter Repole on the button and Chad Reynolds in the big blind.

The flop came 9♥3♣5♠ and Reynolds checked to Lebrun who bet out 3,500. Repole quickly folded before Reynolds raised to 10,800. After confirming Reynolds stack, Lebrun made the call.

The turn was the Q♣ and Reynolds bet out 20,000. Lebrun thought over his decision before finding the fold to give Reynolds the pot.