Small Hit to Masek

Up until a few weeks ago 27-year-old Alex Masek was enjoying the thrill of being the all-time World Series of Poker Circuit ring winner. He has so many ring (six to be exact) that he need to utilize both hands to wear them all. Unfortunately for him, Masek's time on top came to an end when Chris Reslock won two rings at the WSOP Circuit Harrah's Philadelphia to take the lead with seven.

Masek, who played and busted yesterday, has opted to fire another bullet here on Day 1b, but thus far it isn't going much better. In a recent hand three players each put in 150 preflop and then the big blind checked the flop. Masek took the opportunity to bet 350, the cutoff called and the big blind got out of the way, which brought about the turn.

Masek bet 625 and then called when his opponent raised to 1,600. Both players proceeded to check the river and the cutoff tabled the . It was good as Masek chucked his cards to the muck.