2015 Mid-States Poker Tour Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells

Main Event
Day: 2
Event Info

2015 Mid-States Poker Tour Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a8
Prize
$98,907
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,000
Entries
379
Level Info
Level
32
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
20,000

Eddie Blumenthal Busts Leroy Dubray, Now on the Bubble

Level 18 : 3,000/6,000, 1,000 ante

Marius Toderici opened the action with a raise to 18,000 and Eddie Blumenthal reraised to 36,000. Leroy Dubray then shoved all in for 76,000.

Toderici was in the tank for a little, deciding whether or not to fold what he later said was {a-Diamonds}{k-Diamonds}. He folded and Blumenthal called with {k-Hearts}{k-Spades}. Dubray showed {a-Spades}{q-Spades} and was at risk and behind.

The board hit Dubray early with the {q-Clubs}{5-Clubs}{5-Spades} flop, but it wasn't enough as it ran out {9-Hearts}{5-Hearts} and Dubray was eliminated.

Blumenthal scored a big hand earlier when he ran out four queens against Greg Seif, who had aces full of queens. Seif said the pot cost him 150,000.

Player Chips Progress
Eddie Blumenthal us
Eddie Blumenthal
315,000
-53,000
-53,000
Leroy Dubray
Leroy Dubray
Busted

Tags: Eddie BlumenthalGreg SeifLeroy Dubray

Kroon Crooning

Level 18 : 3,000/6,000, 1,000 ante

The board read {10-Clubs}{5-Spades}{8-Hearts}{7-Diamonds} and Mark Kroon min-raised his opponent after a 15,000 bet.

"This is the one I leave on," said Kroon.

His opponent wavered, unsure where he stood. He eventually folded saying that his pair was too low.

"I win, wooooo!" said Kroon as he took down the pot.

Player Chips Progress
Mark Kroon us
Mark Kroon
215,000
41,000
41,000

Tags: Mark Kroon

Level: 18

Blinds: 3,000/6,000

Ante: 1,000

First Break of Day 2

Level 17 : 2,500/5,000, 500 ante

The knockouts were fast and almost 30 players were eliminated in the first 3 levels of play today.

The remaining 40 players are on a ten-minute break.

Ryan Doubles Through Thorne, Kroon Statistical Expertise

Level 17 : 2,500/5,000, 500 ante

John Ryan shoved all in from early position with 72,500 left. The action fell to Shane Thorne who called with pocket kings {k-Hearts}{k-Spades}. Ryan had {a-Hearts}{j-Spades} and needed some help.

"Eighty percent of the time the ace of clubs comes on the flop in this spot," said Mark Kroon, attempting to lift Ryan's spirits.

Ryan's spirits were indeed lifted when the flop came {a-Clubs}{5-Clubs}{6-Diamonds}. The turn and river finished the board {a-Spades}{6-Spades} and Ryan doubled up.

"I've never read that in any book," said Gerald Heckathorn in response to Kroon's comment.

"It's math," said Kroon.

Player Chips Progress
John Ryan
John Ryan
141,000
84,000
84,000
Shane Thorne us
Shane Thorne
80,000
-32,000
-32,000

Tags: Mark KroonJohn RyanGerald HeckathornShane Thorne

Updated Counts, Schmidt Busts

Level 17 : 2,500/5,000, 500 ante
Player Chips Progress
Eddie Blumenthal us
Eddie Blumenthal
368,000
315,500
315,500
Joseph Miller us
Joseph Miller
338,000
258,000
258,000
John Kurfman us
John Kurfman
335,000
240,500
240,500
Gerald Heckathorn
Gerald Heckathorn
320,000
227,000
227,000
Marius Toderici us
Marius Toderici
189,000
77,500
77,500
Duma Lowery
Duma Lowery
110,000
56,000
56,000
Richard Alsup
Richard Alsup
107,000
-10,000
-10,000
Jeff Hariu
Jeff Hariu
99,500
10,500
10,500
Mark Gabardi
Mark Gabardi
94,000
6,500
6,500
Steven Gantner
Steven Gantner
70,000
-19,000
-19,000
Leroy Dubray
Leroy Dubray
67,000
30,500
30,500
Joseph Rake
Joseph Rake
66,000
16,500
16,500
Eric Schmitz
Eric Schmitz
62,500
34,500
34,500
Shaun Allen
Shaun Allen
57,000
16,000
16,000
Corey Schmidt
Corey Schmidt
Busted