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3:46pm: Difficult choices, easy solutions
Level 4 - Blinds 100-200 (25 ante)
Sometimes the simple option is best. When faces with a question with various answers turn it into a simple black and white issue. In this case all-in or fold.
It was Chris Moorman who made the choice. With the board reading [4h][3d][ts][6s] he seemed to tank for a while, perhaps exploring his options. Then he put an end to that and lumped his chips in. What it lacked in finesse it made up for in style. Not to mention the fact that his opponent conceded a pot worth several thousands to him.-SB
3:45pm: No fear from Neuville
Level 4 - Blinds 150-300 (25 ante)
A great hand just took place over on Pierre Neuville's table. Six players went to the flop which fell [5h][3d][as], and after Ben Heath bet 1,400, Neuville raised it up to 4,000 and everyone but Heath folded. The [6h] arrived on the turn and Neuville continued, firing out 6,150. Heath made the call, and we saw the [9c] on the river. Now Neuville shoved for his last 15,000, and after some deliberation Heath eventually laid his hand down. The enigmatic Belgian turned over his hand - [8h][4h] - showing the brave bluff.
"I just thought he had an ace!" Pierre told the PokerStars Blog after the hand. "But there was a straight draw out there - I had to try!" --JS
3:45pm: Chips shop
Level 4 - Blinds 100/200 (25 ante
Now that we've entered level four and the antes have come into play the tournament field is buzzing, the pots are getting bigger and the masseuses are working overtime. It seems as good a period as any to update you on how some of your favourite runners and riders are getting on:
Jennifer Shahade - 34,000
Joe Cada - 30,000
Simon Deadman - 13,000
Charlie Carrel - 33,000
Jaime Staples - 30,000
Eugene Katchalov - 18,000
Melisa Singh - 28,000
Michael Mizrachi - 33,000
Jake Cody - 30,000
3:30pm: Staples in action
Level 3 - Blinds 100-200
Perhaps his reputation precedes him, but when Jamie Staples got involved in a hand earlier, there was no shortage of respect sent his way.
The hand started with a bet of 475 from Rodolfo Nash in seat seven, which was called by Scott Hill next to him and Antonio Ferreira in late position. Staples was on the big blind, looked down at his cards and called.
The flop came [9s][ts][4h]. It was checked to Hill who bet 925. Ferreira called but Staples raised to 5,400. Nash folded, so did Hill. And Ferreira too for that matter, although not without looking again. Staples back up to 26,000.-SB
3:20pm: Nice run out for Ramos
Level 3 - Blinds 100-200
Felipe Ramos just took down a nice pot. We arrived at the table to see Ramos throw in a bet of 5,100 against one opponent with the board reading [js][jh][8d] [5h] [4s]. A quick scan of the current pot showed that this was an over bet, but it was called off regardless. Ramos turned over his [6c][7s] for a runner runner straight. --JS
3:00pm: Calvin and the thin value bet
Level 3 - Blinds 100-200
On a flop of [9h][7s][8s], Calvin Anderson chucked in a 1K chip and Jason Bigelow did the same. The [ks] came on the turn, completing any potential flush draws, and it was checked around. If the third spade on the turn was enough to slow down the action, then you'd imagine the [as] river would calm things down even further. You'd be wrong of course; Anderson now bet 1,700 which was quickly called.
Who had the flush? Well, no one actually. Anderson flipped over the [7c][7d] for a flopped set, and Bigelow mucked. How did Anderson know that his thin value bet would be called? How did he know Bigelow didn't have a spade? It's simple - he's Calvin Anderson. --JS
3:05pm: They keep on coming...
Level 3 - Blinds 100-200
Level 3 seems as good a time as any to enter the action, and Chris Moorman, Chino Rheem, Nick Schulman and Matt Waxman seem to agree. They are just some of the notable names who have joined the field since the last level. --JS
2:50pm: The toilet's on TV
Level 3 - Blinds 100-200
Faraz Jaka, known as 'The-Toilet 0' on PokerStars, just made a grand entrance into the tournament room. With a camera crew following him as he picked up his chips and was shown to his seat, we can only assume the TV crew are hoping The-Toilet 0 doesn't get flushed out early. --JS
2:44pm: Them apples
Level 3 - Blinds 100-200
On a flop of [4d][kh][9d] Ryan Reiss had something to prove. He checked it to Joao Ribeiro who bet 475. It was at this point that Reiss raised, making it 1,200. Ribeiro thought for a while, then passed, at which point Reiss said "I had it" and slammed down jack-ten. Ribeiro seemed unmoved.-SB
2:43pm: A look around the field
Level 3 - Blinds 100/200
While the action is still in its early stages, let's have a look around at some faces you might recognize.
2:20pm: Time for Level 3
Everyone is now back to play Level 3 at 100/200 blinds.
2:00pm: Break time
Players are now on a 20-minute break
1:50pm: He wrote the book
Level 2 - Blinds 75/150
Jonathan Little is one of the most prolific, and best, poker authors out there. He has tons of strategy books to his name, focusing on everything from small-stakes cash games to big buy-in tournaments. It's the latter knowledge that Little will have to recall from today as he's playing in the Main Event. It hasn't been a fast start - he's down to 28,000 from a 30,000 starting stack - but Little will know more than anyone that in tournament poker it's not about how you start but how you finish. - RJ
1:50pm: Shyam's the man
Level 2 - Blinds 75-150
One man who knows a thing or two about going deep in this event is Shyam Srinivasan. He finished 10th in 2015 and 6th in 2014 for a combined $419,000, so don't be surprised if you see the Toronto native still going strong a few days in.
We caught an interesting hand which Srinivasan was involved in. He opened to 400 and got a caller in Armen Khachatryan. Dylan Linde had other plans, though, and raised it up to 1,600, which the other two called. The flop came [qs][4d][8h] and it was checked around to Linde who continued for 1,900. Srinivasan got out the way, but now it was Khachatryan's turn to be the aggressor, making it 5,000 to go. Linde came along, and the [2h] turn was checked by both players, leading us to a [5d] river. Khachatryan checked and Linde's bet of 6,800 was enough to win him the pot without showdown. --JS
1:40pm: It could have been worse
Level 2 - Blinds 75/150
A big hand just developed between Austrian Philipp Krummenacher and American Michael Esposito. Esposito raised to 400 from mid-position before Krummenacher three-bet to 1,000 straight from the big blind. It was duly called and the flop was [ad][tc][js]. Krummenacher bet 1,400 - so far, all very standard. Then Esposito decided that wasn't enough and min-raised to 2,800. This seemed to really puzzle Krummenacher who thought for a while, at points looking like he might either call or raise again. In the end he settled on just a call.
The turn [ah] made a scary board even more threatening. This Krummenacher check-called a 3,300 bet from Esposito. The river was a blank [5c]. This had all the makings of a huge pot, but surprisingly both checked on the river. It was a shrewd move from Esposito because his [as][qh] was trailing behind the turned full house that Krummenacher owned courtesy of [ts][td]. Krummenacher raked in the 14,000+ chip pot but must have been thinking that this one could have been worth so much more.
Krummenacher now moves up to 47,000 while Esposito drops to 26,000. - RJ
1:25pm: More names in the hat
Level 2 - Blinds 75-150
Marvin Rettenmaier, Noah Schwartz, Martins Adeniya, Peter Jetten, Marc-Andre Ladoucer and Brain Altman are now in the field. --JS
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1:20pm: Jaffe doubles early
Level 2 - Blinds 75-150
Doubling up in the first level of the day - it's the dream start. Well, US pro Jonathan Jaffe is living that dream. He's up to 60,000 already and will be hoping to continue to run it up. --JS
1:15pm: Hat-trick hunting
Level 2 - Blinds 75/150
UK player Guy Taylor has already won two small side events at this year's PCA and he's hunting for a third in the Main Event. The United Kingdom is well represented in today's field with Kevin Allen, Simon Deadman and many other Brits already seated. The PCA Main Event hasn't had a UK winner since John Gale all the way back in 2005 - this could be the year to change that statistic. - RJ
1:10pm: Friends in high places
Level 1 - Blinds 50-100
Friend of PokerStars and one of the blog's favourite people both on and off the tables, Felipe 'Mojave' Ramos, is playing today. The Brazilian, who finished 18th in last year's PCA Main Event for $58,000, has almost a million in tournament cashes to his name. --JS
12:55pm: Hawkins is in the building
Level 1 - Blinds 50-100
The charismatic Maurice Hawkins is back in action at the PCA today, hoping to better his great run last year which saw him take home $65,940 for his 16th place finish. He's at a table with Robert Mizrachi and John Racener, just another example of the strong tables that are starting to emerge. --JS
12:40pm: Pedigree chums
Level 1 - Blinds 50/100
Kevin MacPhee and Tony Gregg have just taken their seats for Day 1B. The two Americans have had tremendous success in their careers, with MacPhee taking down the WSOPE Main Event last year and Gregg winning a tournament at the 2013 WSOP for just under $5m. Both will be looking to add a few zeroes to their career tournament winnings at the PCA this week. - RJ
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12:35pm: Andy Frankenberger - business as usual
Level 1 - Blinds 50-100
Andy Frankenberger is known in the poker world for two things: His great success (almost $3,000,000 in tournament winnings), and his unorthodox plays. We might have just seen one.
It was checked over to Frankenberger on a board of [7h][jh][js], and he led out for 825 into a pot of just 650. After being raised to 1,825, however, Frankenberger let his hand go. --JS
12:25pm: Early contender for the table of death
Level 1 - Blinds 50-100
What happens when you put three excellent players right next to each other in one of the biggest tournaments of the year?
We're about to find out.
Despite the size of the field, Joe Cada, Charlie Carrel and Simon Deadman have found themselves sat right next to each other. We'll be keeping a watchful eye over that table for sure. --JS
12:25pm: Where are you from?
Level 1 - Blinds 50/100
Everybody loves a talker at the table. Over on Table 15 American Paul Snead is taking on the role of chief socialiser. There are only five players sitting down so far (players are still streaming into the room) and Snead took it in turn to ask them all where they are from. Their answers - America, Canada, United Kingdom and Norway - illustrate just what a global game poker is. After Snead started the discussion, they're now all chattering away like long lost friends at a dinner party. I wonder if they'll be so friendly once the pots get a little larger later today... - RJ
12:15pm: Barry G ready to go
Level 1 - Blinds 50/100
On Day 1 many leading professional poker players won't be sat down at the table for the very first hand. Late registration is open all day long and, given that players begin with 300 big blinds, there is plenty of time before the blinds and antes begin to affect the starting stacks. Still, there are positives to turning up at the start of play too - maybe you'll be the lucky recipient of a weaker player's chips, or maybe you just want to be there for the love of the game.
Barry GreensteinTeam PokerStars Pro Barry Greenstein is one of those who has arrived on time and ready to play from the start. Greenstein has a reputation as one of the best high-stakes cash game players in the world but hasn't been able to take down an EPT Main Event in his distinguished career. Could 2016 be his year? - RJ
12:05pm: Early bird catches the worm
Level 1 - Blinds 50-100
The room is starting to fill up as more and more players take their seats. Here are just a few of the notable names who have arrived for the first level of play:
One of the early birds: Joe CadaJoe Cada
Victor Ramdin
Charlie Carrel
Shyam Srinivasan
Ari Engel
Tim Reilly
Allen Kessler
Simon Deadman
Stay tuned for more updates as players continue to arrive. --JS
11.55am: Play about to start
Welcome to Day 1B of the PCA Main Event. Play starts at 12 noon, with eight levels of play.
This is the second flight of the opening day. You can find updates and all the stories from yesterday here, as well as our end of day report. You can also find all the counts from Day 1A here.
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Take a look at the official website of the PCA, with tournament schedule, videos, news, blogs and accommodation details for the Atlantis Resort in The Bahamas.
Also All the schedule information is on the EPT App, which is available on both Android or IOS.
PokerStars Blog reporting team on the $5,000 Main Event: Stephen Bartley, Ross Jarvis, Jack Stanton and Brad Willis. Photos by Joe Giron and Neil Stoddart. For more photos from this event by Joe Giron visit Poker Photo Archive.
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