Joe Catalano opened to 9,000 from late position getting a call from the player in the cutoff. Vince Palma three-bet to 19,000 out of the small blind and both players called off, each having slightly less with Catalano the shortest at 16,600.
Joe Catalano:
Cutoff:
Vince Palma:
The board ran out and Catalano flopped two pair to triple up.
With the action folded around to Frank Martorella in late position, he moved all in for 18,500. The player in the small blind moved all in for more, putting Martorella at risk.
Frank Martorella:
Opponent:
The board ran out and Martorella scored another double.
We arrived at the table to see a pile of chips accumulated in the middle of the table and two sets of cards on their backs. Scott M was the player at risk, all in with , racing against his opponent's . '
A board swept out giving Scott a flush and he doubled up.
Registration has officially closed and the numbers are in. Tonight's field attracted 156 entries building a prize pool worth $14,915. The top 18 spots will get paid with anyone making the money guaranteed at least $209. Awaiting the eventual champion is the tournament trophy and a top prize of $4,026.