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

08-11-2024 16:28 UTC-5

Player	Chips	Progress
Nicholas Verderamo	1,725,000 -145,000	-145,000

Ben Gazzola	1,575,000 175,000	175,000
Michael Bills	1,525,000 -25,000	-25,000

Isiah Ditoto	1,400,000 450,000	450,000
Nicholas Banyas	1,175,000 50,000	50,000
Tim Faro	935,000

Xiaoqiong Liu	925,000 9,000	9,000

David Urban	300,000 -375,000	-375,000
Parker Talbot	225,000 -35,000	-35,000

Urban Wins a Flip to Double Up

Nick Becker

Level 21 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

David Urban moved all in for 330,000 in late position, putting himself at risk, and was called by Ben Gazzola on the button.

David Urban: A♠K♣ All in
Ben Gazzola: 10♣10♥

Gazzola was still in the lead on the 3♣5♥2♠ flop, but Urban pulled ahead on the 4♠ turning, improving to a straight. The 8♦ river earned Urban the double up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Ben Gazzola	1,250,000 -325,000	-325,000
David Urban	710,000 410,000	410,000

Tags: Ben Gazzola David Urban

08-11-2024 16:48 UTC-5

Talbot Doubles Up With Aces

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Tyler Boyer

Level 21 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

Parker Talbot raised to 40,000 from the cutoff, and both Tim Faro the small blind, and David Urban the big blind called.

The flop came 10♥2♠5♦ and it checked to Talbot who bet out 45,000. Faro folded, and Urban raised all in for Talbot's last 310,000, which he quickly called.

Parker Talbot: A♠A♥ All in
David Urban: 8♠8♣

Urban ran into the aces of Talbot and would need to spike an eight to eliminate Talbot. But when the board ran out 10♦ on the turn, and Q♠ on the river, the pocket aces of Talbot were still best, to secure him a double up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Tim Faro	840,000 -95,000	-95,000

Parker Talbot	760,000 535,000	535,000

David Urban	365,000 -345,000	-345,000

Tags: David Urban Parker Talbot Tim Faro

08-11-2024 16:58 UTC-5

Ditoto Puts Talbot in Tough Spot

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Nick Becker

Level 21 : Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

David Urban raised to 40,000 in early position, Parker Talbot flatted in the small blind, and Isiah Ditoto defended in the big blind.

The flop of K♦8♠10♣ checked through to the 2♦ turn. Talbot bet 55,000, Ditoto called, and Urban folded.

On the 3♥ river, Talbot checked and Ditoto fired out a bet of 200,000, prompting Talbot to go into the tank.

Talbot was clearly faced with a tough decision, and after some time contemplating, another player at the table called the clock.

The tournament director counted down to zero and Talbot's hand was eventually declared dead.

Player	Chips	Progress
Isiah Ditoto	1,675,000 275,000	275,000
David Urban	305,000 -60,000	-60,000
Parker Talbot	67,500 -692,500	-692,500

Tags: David Urban Isiah Ditoto Parker Talbot

Level: 22

Blinds: 15,000/25,000

Ante: 25,000

08-11-2024 17:12 UTC-5

Talbot Gets Paid on River Over Bet

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Tyler Boyer

Level 22 : Blinds 15,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Ben Gazzola raised to 50,000 from the cutoff, and when it folded to the big blind Parker Talbot, he made the call.

Both players checked after the 6♣2♠8♠ flop.

After the 9♣ on the turn, Talbot bet out 110,000, which was called by Gazzola.

The river was the Q♥ and Talbot over bet the pot, for 420,000. Gazzola then counted out his chips and made the call.

Talbot quickly flipped over Q♣9♥ for two pair, and Gazzola tossed his cards into the muck, giving Talbot the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Parker Talbot	1,200,000 1,132,500	1,132,500

Ben Gazzola	650,000 -600,000	-600,000

Tags: Parker Talbot Ben Gazzola

08-11-2024 17:22 UTC-5

Liu Heating Up

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Nick Becker

Level 22 : Blinds 15,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Xiaoqiong Liu raised to 50,000 under the gun and Michael Bills three-bet to 175,000 in the big blind. Liu made the call.

The flop came 8♦8♥2♦ and Bills continued for 75,000. Liu then raised to 175,000 and after a moment of thought, Bills tossed his cards into the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Xiaoqiong Liu	1,275,000 350,000	350,000

Michael Bills	975,000 -550,000	-550,000

Tags: Michael Bills Xiaoqiong Liu

08-11-2024 17:25 UTC-5

David Urban Eliminated in 9th Place ($11,058)

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Nick Becker

Level 22 : Blinds 15,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

David Urban moved all in for 320,000 in late position, putting himself at risk. Xiaoqiong Liu made the call in the big blind.

David Urban: A♦4♣ All in
Xiaoqiong Liu: 10♣10♠

The board ran out J♦8♥K♥J♣3♣ and Liu's two pair, jacks and tens, sent Urban to the rail.

Player	Chips	Progress
David Urban	Busted

Tags: David Urban Xiaoqiong Liu

08-11-2024 17:33 UTC-5

Verderamo Forces Talbot to Fold

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Tyler Boyer

Level 22 : Blinds 15,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Parker Talbot raised to 55,000 from the hijack, and when it folded to the big blind Nicholas Verderamo, he made the call.

The flop came 8♠J♠8♥ and Verderamo check-called a bet of 30,000 from Talbot.

Both players checked after the 10♠ on the turn.

The river was the 6♥ and Verderamo bet out 125.000, which got a quick fold from Talbot to give the pot to Verderamo.

Player	Chips	Progress
Nicholas Verderamo	1,650,000 -75,000	-75,000

Parker Talbot	1,400,000 200,000	200,000

Tags: Parker Talbot Nicholas Verderamo

08-11-2024 17:38 UTC-5

Liu Wins Another

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Nick Becker

Level 22 : Blinds 15,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Xiaoqiong Liu raised to 50,000 in early position and Isiah Ditoto three-bet to 160,000 in the hijack. Liu made the call.

The flop came J♥Q♥7♥, and Liu check-called a bet of 100,000 from Ditoto.

The A♦ turn went check-check, bringing the 3♣ river. Liu led out with a bet of 125,000 and after some consideration, Ditoto gave up his hand.

Player	Chips	Progress
Xiaoqiong Liu	2,025,000 750,000	750,000

Isiah Ditoto	1,625,000 -50,000	-50,000

Tags: Isiah Ditoto Xiaoqiong Liu