Kicker Problems for Andren

Level 7: 300/600 (600) Entries: 325/466 Gustav Andren opened the button before Ruggero Magri three-bet to 3,800 from the small blind. Ernestas Degtiariovas cold-called from the big blind before Andren jammed for 7,500. Magri asked for a count before isolating with a five-bet to 15,500. Degtiariovas folded and Andren needed some help to spin up…

Dark Knight, Bright Lights

The Halloween edition of the €200 No Limit Hold’em Dark Knight has begun with 50 players currently negotiating the second level of the day.  I’ve just spotted a blast from my own poker past in today’s field in the shape of UK player Alan “All-in Vin” Vinnicombe. I haven’t seen him for years, but he…

Pot Limit Omaha In Play

Today’s non Hold’em tournament is the first of three Pot Limit Omaha tournaments taking place during the series. It has recently begun and there are 38 players taking part so far, as they approach the end of the first level of the day.  Just one player has busted so far and that dubious honor goes…

The Magical 400

Level 6: 200/500 (500) Entries: 318/410 There appears to be no end in sight in terms of how big Day 1c will grow as the field has surpassed 400 entries before the second break. Not only will more players come into the Main Event today through Day 1c, but many more will choose to play…

Burgio Caught Bluffing the River

Level 6: 200/500 (500) Entries: 314/391 James Parker min-raised from early position. Ashley Scott called from one seat over before Joachim Andersen raised to 5,000 (might have been less, but was a 5K chip) from middle position. Vito Burgio four-bet to 12,500. Parker and Scott got out of the way before Andersen called to see…