McColgan Wrecks Ralph
Level 12
: 600/1,200, 200 ante
We noticed Ralph Massey was no longer in his seat. A quick check with his brother, Aaron, confirmed that he had been eliminated.
According to a text Ralph sent his younger brother, two-time WSOP Circuit ring winner Kevin McColgan opened for 2,700 from the small blind with 
and Massey three-bet to 14,500 from the big with 
. Massey responded by moving all in for over 60,000 and McColgan made the call. Massey was a heavy favorite, but a 
on the flop hit McColgan. Massey was unable to regain the lead and that was all she wrote for his Day 1a here at Harrah's New Orleans.
Meanwhile, Claudia Crawford has been eliminated from the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
150,000
150,000
|
150,000 |
|
Busted | |
|
Busted |