Some Updated Counts and Two More Big Names Enter the Fray
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Level 4
: 100/200, 25 ante
First off, Allen Kessler was noted as being down to roughly 1,000 in chips and at last check had upped his stack to 15,200. He had apparently gotten it in with 
versus pocket kings and flopped a straight, then in the latest of his double-ups, he got it in with 
versus 
after making a two pair and rivering a full house. "The Chainsaw" is out in full force.
Meanwhile two giant names in the poker world have taken their seats. Jason Mercier and JC Tran have seven WSOP Bracelets between them and both are recognized as two of the toughest tournament players on the planet. Keep an eye out for them throughout the day.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
35,300
7,000
|
7,000 |
|
22,000 | |
|
15,200
11,600
|
11,600 |
|
13,100
5,350
|
5,350 |
|
||
|
12,600
5,000
|
5,000 |
|
||
|
7,700
1,500
|
1,500 |
|
||
|
7,200
-850
|
-850 |
|
6,900
-600
|
-600 |
|
||
|
6,200
-1,300
|
-1,300 |
|
|
||
|
4,025
-3,675
|
-3,675 |
|
||
|
Busted | |
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