{"id":19994,"date":"2012-04-05T14:46:22","date_gmt":"2012-04-05T13:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/?p=19994"},"modified":"2019-11-01T11:04:54","modified_gmt":"2019-11-01T11:04:54","slug":"premier-league-v-group-a-heat-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/premier-league-v-group-a-heat-2.html","title":{"rendered":"Tony G Wins Group A, Heat 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>22:30<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony G Wins Group A, Heat 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/7048806047_813966b5cc.jpg\" alt=\"Match 1 Group B 2398\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><br \/>\nSeidel limps into the pot holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G checks with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Both players check.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Tony G checks, Seidel bets 60,000, Tony G moves all-in and Seidel calls.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;That&#8217;s what I thought you had,&#8221; Said Tony G when he saw Seidel&#8217;s hand.<\/p>\n<p>River: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;yessss!!!&#8221; Shouts Tony G before shaking the hand of Seidel.<\/p>\n<p>So Tony G wins Group A, Heat 2 and earns 16 points and $32,000. A patient performance from Erik Seidel earns him 11 points and $22,000 points.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22:24<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony G All-In<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tony G open shoves with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Erik Seidel has a deep think with his <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. Eventually he folded but you could tell he smelled a rat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22:23<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Another Tony G Pot<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Erik Seidel limps in with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/as.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G calls with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/td.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Tony G check-calls a 60,000 Seidel bet and that is the end of the action. The turn <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and river <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> is checked through and Tony G scoops the pot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22:22<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony G River Bet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tony G raises to 130,000 with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Seidel calls with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ks.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. The action checks down to the river on a board of <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Tony G value bets 60,000 and Seidel calls.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22:21<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>First Flop Won by Seidel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seidel raises to 120,000, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G calls with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. The flop is <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/js.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> pTh] <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and a 80,000 Seidel c-bet wins the pot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22:20<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony G Wins The First Pot<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tony G raises with [Ax] [Jx] and Seidel mucks his hand.<\/p>\n<p>The blinds are now up to $30,000\/$60,000<\/p>\n<p><strong>22:15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Erik Seidel v Tony G<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nWe are about to start heads up action and Tony G has the chip advantage. There is no love lost between these two so this should be fun. Remember we have a fifteen minute delay folks.<\/p>\n<p>Under interview Tony G says he is the under dog because he is playing the best player in the world. Erik Seidel says he is the under dog because Tony G has all of the chips.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Tony G 1,460,000<\/li>\n<li>Erik Seidel 880,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>22:11<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sam Trickett Eliminated by Tony G<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/7048191559_5b0ed3f21e.jpg\" alt=\"Match 1 Group B 2227\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><br \/>\nSam Trickett moves all-in holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ks.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G calls holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Board: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/as.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Sam Trickett finishes in 3rd place for 8 points and $16,000 and we are heads up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22:09<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trickett All-In<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sam Trickett moves all-in holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and everyone folds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22:08<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Any Chips Will Do &#8211; Tony G<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nErik Seidel raises to 80,000 holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G calls with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ts.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/tc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Both players check<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Tony G bets 50,000 and Seidel calls.<\/p>\n<p>River: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Tony G just grabs two handfuls of loose chips and throws them into the middle and Trickett cannot contain himself anymore. Seidel also has a little giggle before mucking his hand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22:07<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Seidel Shoves<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tony G raises to 90,000, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Erik Seidel shoves with pocket sevens forcing a fold from Tony G.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22:06<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mr Angry<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nTony G limps into the small blind with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Erik Seidel raises to 110,000, in the big blind, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> .<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am all-in,&#8221; says Tony G<\/p>\n<p>Seidel folds after a moments pause.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;What are you so angry about?&#8221; Trickett asks Tony G<\/p>\n<p><strong>22:05<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trickett All-In<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nSam Trickett moves all-in with pocket eights and everyone folds, he then moves all-in with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/js.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and everyone folds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22:04<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony G Doubles Up<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nSam Trickett moves all-in holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ts.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G wakes up with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/as.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and makes the call.<\/p>\n<p>Board: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/tc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Tony G doubles up to 760,000 and Trickett now has 530,000<\/p>\n<p><strong>22:05<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Katchalov Eliminated by Seidel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eugene Katchalov moves his last 40,000 into the pot, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ad.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Tony G calls with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ts.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Erik Seidel also calls with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Both players check.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Seidel decides to bet 40,000.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Well as long as you have it,&#8221; says Tony G<\/p>\n<p>Seidel does have it and Katchalov is drawing dead.<\/p>\n<p>River: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Katchalov is out in fourth place for 6 points and $12,000. Seidel has 1,100,000 and increases his chip lead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22:02<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Katchalov Crippled<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nEugene Katchalov moves all-in with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Sam Trickett also moves all-in with [Ax] [Ax].<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/tc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Trickett flops a set, but Katchalov also has an open ended straight draw.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>No change<\/p>\n<p>River: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Katchalov is left with a mere 40,000 in chips and Trickett has 860,000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:59<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony G All-In<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tony G moves all-in with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ad.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ks.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and everyone folds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:58<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trickett All-In<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trickett moves all-in with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">  and then a few hands later it is [Qx] [Tx]. Both times everyone folds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:54<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Erik Seidel Takes The Chip Lead!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tony G limps in from the small blind once more, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Erik Seidel checks behind holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/js.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/tc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Tony G has flopped a flush draw and Seidel has a straight. Tony G checks, Seidel bets 40,000, Tony G check-raises all-in and Seidel calls.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> &amp; River: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Seidel is the chip leader with 990,000 chips. Tony G is down to 410,000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:53<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Blinds Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The blinds have now edged up to $20,000\/$40,000<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tony G 905,000<\/li>\n<li>Eugene Katchalov 590,000<\/li>\n<li>Erik Seidel 495,000<\/li>\n<li>Sam Trickett  410,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>21:52<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>All In: Sam Trickett<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sam Trickett finds a suited ace and moves all-in &#8211; everyone folds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:51<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony G Limping From The Small Blind<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nTony G limps in from the small blind holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/as.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Erik Seidel checks, in the big blind, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/th.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. The flop is <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and a 30,000 Tony G bet wins the pot.<br \/>\n<strong>21:50<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Another All-in For Trickett<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another raggedy ace high hand, another all-in and another series of folds.<br \/>\n<strong>21:47<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Katchalov With Kings<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nEugene Katchalov raises to 65,000, in the small blind, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Sam Trickett goes into think mode, in the big blind, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. When Trickett finishes his decision is to fold.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:46<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sam Trickett All-In<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sam Trickett moves all-in for 365,000 holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Eugene Katchalov has another tough decision holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. He goes through the maths, takes a few minutes and then folds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:44<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Seidel Doubles Up Through Katchalov Once More<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eugene Katchalov raises to 60,000 holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ts.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Erik Seidel ships 210,000 into the middle holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. Katchalov makes the call and doesn&#8217;t like what he sees.<\/p>\n<p>Board: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qs.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Seidel doubles up for the third time and Katchalov must be sick of the sight of him.<\/p>\n<p>Seidel ~ 555,000<br \/>\nKatchalov ~ 525,000<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:43<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sam Trickett All-In<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nSam Trickett moves all-in with ace-rag and everyone folds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:42<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Katchalov All-In<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tony G raises to 75,000 holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Eugene Katchalov moves all-in with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/js.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G folds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:39<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sam Trickett: Shove or Fold<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sam Trickett has moved his stack across the line at least three times in the last few orbits. Nobody wants to challenge the golden boy as of yet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:35<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony G Flexes His Muscles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sam Trickett raises to 60,000, on the button, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/tc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G three-bets to 120,000, from the small blind, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ks.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> forcing Trickett to fold.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:33<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony G Value Bet On The River<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nErik Seidel raises to 60,000, in the cutoff, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G defends his big blind with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/th.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. The action checks through to the river on a board of <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ts.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G puts in a 70,000 value bet and Seidel pays him off.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:27<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Seidel Doubles Up Again<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nErik Seidel has just doubled up once more. Eugene Katchalov raises to 60,000 holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ad.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Seidel calls in the big blind holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. The flop is all action &#8211; <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> &#8211; and they decide to just get it all-in.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Seidel hits his flush and will double up if the board doesn&#8217;t pair.<\/p>\n<p>River: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Seidel doubles up to 445,000 and Katchalov is knocked down to 725,000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:22<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phil Laak Eliminated by Eugene Katchalov<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/6902140056_a9a7c97df0.jpg\" alt=\"Match 1 Group B 2235\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><br \/>\nEugene Katchalov raises to 60,000, in the cutoff, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ad.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Phil Laak puts his 80,000 into the middle with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/js.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. Katchalov throws in the loose change and we have a showdown.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Board: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Phil Laak takes the lead on the turn, but sensibility is restored on the river. Yesterdays group winner finishes in 5th place and takes home an additional 4 points and $8,000. Katchalov has 910,000 and extends his chip lead at the top.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:06<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Blinds Are Up<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nThe blinds are now $15,000\/$30,000<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Tony G 835,000<\/li>\n<li>Eugene Katchalov 785,000<\/li>\n<li>Sam Trickett 425,000<\/li>\n<li>Erik Seidel 230,000<\/li>\n<li>Phil Laak 80,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>21:05<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mistake From Laak<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nTony G limps into the pot from the small blind with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/as.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Phil Laak checks holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/tc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. The flop is <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G checks to Laak who bets 46,000. Tony G moves all-in and Laak is forced to fold after putting a quarter of his stack into the middle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21:04<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Seidel Doubles Up Through Laak<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Phil Laak raises to 40,000, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ts.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Erik Seidel moves all-in for 99,000, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. Laak makes the call and we have a showdown with Seidel at risk of elimination.<\/p>\n<p>Board: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ks.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Seidel now has 228,000 and Laak is the short stack with 205,000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20:56<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Another Trickett Shove Over a Katchalov Raise<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eugene Katchalov raises to 40,000, from first position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ad.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Sam Trickett moves all-in, in the cutoff, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ts.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/th.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Katchalov has a tough decision because Erik Seidel is hanging around in the ether with just 5BB. Does he take a chance or wait for a better spot?<\/p>\n<p>He folds and waits for a better spot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20:55<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tricket Forces Katchalov To Fold<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eugene Katchalov raises to 40,000, in the cutoff, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Sam Trickett moves all-in, on the button, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Katchalov folds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20:54<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony G and Phil Laak Tangle Again<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Phil Laak raises to 47,000, in first position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/td.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G calls in the big blind holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Both players check.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Tony G bets 100,000 and Phil Laak folds.<br \/>\n<strong>20:52<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Laak Shoves on Tony G<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nTony G and Phil Laak were staring at a <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> flop in a blind battle. Tony G checks holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Phil Laak moves all-in with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/th.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> forcing the fold from Tony G.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20:48<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>All-In For Trickett<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nEugene Katchalov raises to 50,000 holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Sam Trickett shuts him down with an all-in jam holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20:46<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Fine Mess of a Hand<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eugene Katchalov raises to 40,000, in the cutoff, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ts.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. Sam Trickett is considering his options on the button when Tony G says, &#8220;call.&#8221;. Tony G has called out of turn, Trickett folds his hand and Katchalov and G share a flop with Tony G holding [Kx] [Kx].<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Both players check.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Tony G bets 30,000 and Katchalov raises to 100,000. A solemn looking Tony G flicks his kings high into the air and they land unceremoniously into the muck.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20:45<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony G All-In<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Erik Seidel raises to 40,000, in the cutoff, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G defends his blind with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. The flop is <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ks.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G comes into the action with the huge check-raise shove after Seidel bet 50,000. Seidel folds and Tony G remains in second place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20:40<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Blinds Are Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The blinds are now $10,000\/$20,000 and here are the scores on the boards.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Eugene Katchalov 736,000<\/li>\n<li>Tony G 636,000<\/li>\n<li>Erik Seidel 389,000<\/li>\n<li>Phil Laak 355,000<\/li>\n<li>Sam Trickett 284,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In just four weeks time the world poker roadshow moves to Las Vegas for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/en\/promotions\">World Series of Poker.<\/a> You can qualify for the magnificent event playing online at PartyPoker. Freerolls are available daily so log on and get stuck in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20:35<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trickett From the Cutoff<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nSam Trickett raises to 30,000, in the cutoff, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ad.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Erik Seidel calls in the blinds holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. The flop is <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qs.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and a c-bet by Trickett wins the pot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20:27<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Tricky Check By Katchalov<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Phil Laak raises to 37,000, from first position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Eugene Katchalov calls, on the button, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> as does tony G, in the big blind, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Katchalov hits two pair, on a dodgy looking flop, but all three players check.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Tony G hits the flush draw and bets 60,000, Laak folds and Katchalov calls.<\/p>\n<p>River: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>No bluffing or value betting and Katchalov takes down the pot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20:06<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Luke Schwartz Eliminated by Tony G<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"Schwartz-Out\">Sam Trickett makes a raise with ace-rag, Luke Schwartz three-bet jams with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/as.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ts.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G cold four-bet jams with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qs.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. Schwartz knows he is in trouble and can&#8217;t bear to look at the flop.<\/p>\n<p>Board: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ks.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Schwartz takes home 3 points and $6,000 but will still occupy the bottom of the leaderboard when everyone goes to bed tonight. Tony G now has 763,000 chips and the chip lead.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s time for the Tony G show,&#8221; says Laak.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20:18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony G Doubles Up Through Trickett<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"TonyG-DoublesUpThruTrickett\">Tony G raises to 37,000, from early position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ad.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Sam Trickett moves all-in from the big blind holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/as.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. Tony G snaps him off and we have a showdown with Trickett needing to get lucky once more.<\/p>\n<p>Board: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Tony G now has 459,000 and Trickett 322,000<\/p>\n<p><strong>20:07<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Andy Frankenberger Eliminated by Sam Trickett<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/6899335910_16e51b02e7.jpg\" alt=\"Match 1 Group A 1793\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"Frankenberger-Out\">Andy Frankenberger has taken patience to another level. He reduced himself to 6BB before finding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/th.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/tc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> in the cutoff. He moved all-in for 76,000 and Sam Trickett also moved all-in, from the button, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. It seemed that Frankenberger&#8217;s patience was going to be rewarded &#8211; that was until we got to the flop!<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/js.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;What, don&#8217;t look so surprised,&#8221; says Trickett<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> &amp; River: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Frankenberger is out and takes with him 2 points and $4,000. Trickett, meanwhile, has 533,000 chips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20:03<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trickett Lays Down to Laak<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nSam Tricket raises to 30,000 holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/js.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Phil Laak three-bets to 85,000 holding the same hand. Trickett tells himself that he has s big decision to make, but eventually folds.<br \/>\n<strong>20:02<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Frankenberger Gets Lucky<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Andy Frankenberger moves all-in for 5BB holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/as.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Phil Laak folds <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> in the small blind!<\/p>\n<p><strong>19:57<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Blinds Are Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The blinds are now $7,000\/$15,000 and here are the chip stacks.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Eugene Katchalov 631,000<\/li>\n<li>Sam Trickett  487,000<\/li>\n<li>Erik Seidel 478,000<\/li>\n<li>Phil Laak 280,000<\/li>\n<li>Tony G 226,000<\/li>\n<li>Luke Schwartz 222,000<\/li>\n<li>Andy Frankenberger 76,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>19:56<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trickett From The Button<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sam Trickett raises to 20,000, on the button, with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Tony G defends his big blind with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and a simple c-bet takes the pot down for Trickett on a dry flop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>19:52<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Another Big Hand For Seidel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Erik Seidel has a simple plan. Relax, have a bit of shut eye and just wait for premium hands. After 83 hands his strategy has placed him 2nd in chips and here is another example of how.<\/p>\n<p>Seidel raises to 20,000, in the hijack seat, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Sam Trickett three-bets to 55,000, from the small blind, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. Back to Seidel and he four-bets and Trickett folds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>19:49<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony G Moves All-In<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nSam Trickett raises to 22,000, under the gun, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/as.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/th.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G moves all-in for 216,000 holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ad.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Trickett folds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>19:35<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bluff or Value Bet: That is The Question<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nAndy Frankenberger raises to 22,000, from early position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ks.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Phil Laak defends his small blind holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/as.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ts.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/js.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Laak check-calls a 22,000 Frankenberger bet.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Laak changes his tact and leads for 43,000 and Frankenberger just calls.<\/p>\n<p>River: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Laak stacks his chips and moves all-in. The bet is 121,000 and Frankenberger looks to the heavens and folds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>19:26<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Katchalov Eliminates Frankland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/7047934181_9021f07d27.jpg\" alt=\"Match 1 Group B 2194\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"Frankland-Out\">Luke Schwartz raises to 20,000, in middle position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Mathew Frankland three-bets to 57,000, one seat to his left, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Eugene Katchalov four-bets to 110,000, in the big blind, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ks.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. Schwartz folds and Frankland goes into the tank and is considering moving all-in or folding. He chooses to move all-in and Katchalov snap calls and the PartyPoker online qualifier is at risk of elimination.<\/p>\n<p>Board: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Katchalov hits a set and Frankland hits the bar. The PartyPoker qualifier is the none to proud owner of the bagel and Katchalov has 606,000 chips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>19:20<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trickett Takes The First Post Break Hand<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sam Trickett raises to 20,000, from the hijack, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ks.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Phil Laak defends his small blind with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Laak check-calls a 25,000 Trickett bet.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Laak check-calls a 52,000 Trickett bet.<\/p>\n<p>River: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Both players check and Trickett takes down to the pot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18:48<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Blinds Are Up <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The blinds are now $5,000\/$10,000 and the players are enjoying a 10-minute break.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18:47<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Schwartz Lets Frankenberger Bluff<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nAndy Frankenberger raises to 12,000, on the button, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qs.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Luke Schwartz defends his big blind with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/as.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/th.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Both players check.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ad.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Schwartz leads for 15,000 and Frankenberger calls.<\/p>\n<p>River: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Schwartz checks and Frankenberger bluffs 21,000 chips right into the welcoming arms of the young Englishman.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18:46<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kings For Frankland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PartyPoker online qualifier Mathew Frankland raises to 12,000, in early position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ks.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Sam Trickett defends <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> in the blinds. The flop is <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and a 19,000 Frankland bet wins the pot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18:45<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trickett Gets Some Frankland Bluffing Chips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sam Trickett raises to 12,000, in middle position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Mathew Frankland calls holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> [4x], in the cutoff, as does Erik Seidel with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> in the blinds.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ad.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Seidel checks, Trickett bets 22,000, Frankland calls and Seidel folds.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Checkity-check<\/p>\n<p>River: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Trickett checks and Frankland turns his hand into a bluff with a 34,000 bet, but Trickett doesn&#8217;t fall for it; he makes the call and drags in the pot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18:44<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony G: Animal Instinct<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>18:43<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Frankland Gets Another One Through<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nEugene Katchalov raises to 12,000, under the gun, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Mathew Frankland three-bets to 31,000, on the button, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/tc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Katchalov folds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18:40<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Seidel Near Perfect Record<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nErik Seidel has not played many pots, but the ones he has played he has generally had the goods. He raises to 15,000, in the first position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ts.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/tc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Luke Schwartz three-bets to 30,000, on the button, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. Seidel calls and we see a flop.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Seidel check-calls a 35,000 Schwartz bet.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Both players check.<\/p>\n<p>River: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Schwartz check-folds to a Seidel value bet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18:35<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trickett Gets Involved<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eugene Katchalov raises to 12,000, in the cutoff, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Andy Frankenberger calls with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/tc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Sam Tricket calls with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/as.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ts.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Luke Schwartz also calls with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/th.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Trickett leads for 26,000 and everyone folds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18:31<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Poker in Marbella<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Play poker in sunny Marbella with a $4,000 WPT prize package<\/p>\n<p>Last chance to dust off your sunglasses and win a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/promotions\/wpt-national-marbella.html\">WPT National Series Marbella package<\/a>!\u00a0Qualifiers are running every day until 8th April on PartyPoker.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18:30<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Another Great Luke Schwartz Fold<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nLuke Schwartz raises to 12,000, in early position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G three-bets, from the hijack seat, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/as.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ks.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. Schwartz and G exchange some banter and in the end Schwartz lays down his hand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18:23<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jesse May Quote of the Day<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nJesse May is commentating with Yevgeniy Katchalov. Here is his current quote of the day:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This lack of action is starting to get interesting.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>18:22<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Blinds Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The blinds are now $3,000\/$6,000 and here are the current standings.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Erik Seidel 414,000<\/li>\n<li>Phil Laak 348,000<\/li>\n<li>Eugene Katchalov 321,000<\/li>\n<li>Mathew Frankland 319,000<\/li>\n<li>Luke Schwartz 280,000<\/li>\n<li>Sam Trickett 275,000<\/li>\n<li>Andy Frankenberger 256,000\/li&gt;<\/li>\n<li>Tony G -187,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Premier League V is smoking hot, but not as hot as a Nevada desert. 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So get online now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18:21<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Disciplined Fold by Schwartz<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nLuke Schwartz raises to 15,000 holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Erik Seidel three-bets to 35,000 holding [Ax] [Ax] and Schwartz folds.<br \/>\n<strong>18:17<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Frankland and Frankenberger Clash Again<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nMathew Frankland raises to 11,000, in middle position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qs.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Andy Frankenberger defends his blind, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Frankenberger check\/calls a 16,000 Frankland bet.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/th.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Frankland hits a straight, but cannot get any money out of Frankenberger with his 34,000 double barrel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18:15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Another Frankland Three Bet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Luke Schwartz raises to 10,000, in middle position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/th.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Mathew Frankland three-bets to 26,000, one seat to his left, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> forcing Schwartz to fold.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18:13<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Frankland Three Bet<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nAndy Frankenberger raises to 11,000, in early position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Mathew Frankland three-bets to 27,000, from the button, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Frankenberger folds.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n18:11<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Seidel and G<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nWe catch the action on the flop, in a three-bet pot &#8211; <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. Erik Seidel is the three-bettor and he holds <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ad.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Tony G has <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and both players check. On the turn we see the <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G bets 40,000 and Seidel calls. Finally, we see the river <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/js.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Tony G check\/folds to a 70,000 Seidel bet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18:10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tame Laak<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nPhil Laak opens up the action, from early position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> making it 11,00 to play and four players call. The action checks down to the river on a board of <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/td.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Frankenberger bets 20,000, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/as.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/js.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Laak calls with the better hand and wins a rather tame pot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:58<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kings For Frankenberger<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nSam Trickett raises to 10,000, under the gun, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ad.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Andy Frankenberger three-bets to 40,000 holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ks.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">!<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You certainly didn&#8217;t want anyone to call did you?&#8221; said Trickett as he folds his hand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:55<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Did You Get That E Mail?<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nPhil Laak raises to 11,000, on the button, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Erik Seidel three-bets to 30,000, in the small blind, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/js.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I didn&#8217;t get that e-mail,&#8221; says Laak before folding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:50<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cold Five Bet Anyone?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"Cold-Fivebetanyone\">Sam Trickett raises to 10,000, in the hijack seat, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Luke Schwartz three-bets to 25,000, in the cutoff, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/js.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Mathew Frankland cold four-bets to 53,000, on the button, holding [Ax] [Jx] but Phil Laak cold five bet jams for 210,000 holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ad.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and everyone has to sheepishly lay their hands down.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:46<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Frankland Drags In a Pot<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nMathew Frankland raises to 11,000, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, in early position, Tony G calls with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and so does Phil Laak with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/td.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Frankland is loving life and bets 24,000, but no-one takes the bait.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:43<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Three on The Trot For Katchalov<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mathew Frankland raises to 11,000, in the hijack seat, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/js.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Phil Laak called, on the button, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and so does Eugene Katchalov in the big blind holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/as.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ks.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/th.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>The action checks to Laak, who bets 21,000, and only Katchalov calls.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Katchalov bets 36,000 and Laak folds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:40<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Katchalov Wins a Gentle Pot<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nEugene Katchalov raises to 9,000, in first position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ad.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Phil Laak defends his blind with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/td.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/tc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. Both players proceed to check all the way to the river on a board of <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ks.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Katchalov wins with a pair of jacks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:38<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Pot For Katchalov<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Phil Laak bets 10,000, in first position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Eugene Katchalov calls, in middle position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/tc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/th.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> as does Tony G in the big blind, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Laak bets 15,000, Katchalov calls and Tony G folds.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Laak check\/folds to a 25,000 Katchalov bet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:37<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Blinds Up<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nThe blinds are now $2,000\/$4,000<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:36<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vanessa Selbst Talking About The Premier League<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>17:16<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony G Makes a Great Fold<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/6901841616_188887528a.jpg\" alt=\"Match 1 Group B 2208\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"TonyG-Greatfold\">Tony G raises to 6,000, in early position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Luke Schwartz calls in the blinds with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Schwartz flops the world and check-raises to 22,000 once Tony G bets 8,000. Tony G doesn&#8217;t get too crazy and just makes the call.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/tc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Both players check.<\/p>\n<p>River: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Schwartz checks again, and Tony G bets 25,000. Back to Schwartz and he check-raises to 90,000 and Tony G makes an amazing fold.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;That was such a bluff. Do you want a side bet that that was a bluff?&#8221; Trickett asks G, who just shakes his head.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:30<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Frankenberger Take a Pot Away From Trickett<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sam Trickett bets 6,000, from under the gun, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Eugene Katchalov calls with [Ax] [Qx] in the small blind and Andy Frankenberger calls in the big blind holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/tc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>The action checks to Trickett who c-bets 9,000 and only Frankenberger calls.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/js.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Check-check<\/p>\n<p>River: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Frankenberger makes his move. The bet is 16,000 and Trickett folds his hand.<br \/>\n<strong>17:25<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pocket Fives For Laak<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Luke Schwartz raises to 5,000, from the hijack seat, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/th.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Phil Laak calls in the small blind holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Laak check-calls a 7,000 Schwartz bet and that was the end of the action. The turn of <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ad.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and river <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> were checked through and Laak took the pot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:24<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trickett&#8217;s Turn<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sam Trickett raises to 5,000, in the hijack seat, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Phil Laak calls in the big blind with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/4s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Laak check-calls a 7,000 Trickett bet.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Laak check\/folds to a 19,000 Trickett bet.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I told myself\u2026if Trickett raises just fold\u2026don&#8217;t even look at your cards,&#8221; says Laak.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Family Pot<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Erik Seidel raises to 5,000, in the hijack seat, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ts.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and four players call.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/3s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Luke Schwartz is first to act, in the small blind, and he leads for 17,000 holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/th.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Seidel calls with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ts.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">, Eugene Katchalov calls with <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and everyone else folds.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Schwartz checks to Seidel who bets 32,000 and both Katchalov and Schwartz lay their hands down.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:11<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Split Pot<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nTony G raises to 6,000, in the hijack seat, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/as.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Andy Frankenberger calls in the small blind holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/td.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/8h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6s.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Frankenberger check-calls a 11,000 Tony G bet<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ac.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Both players check.<\/p>\n<p>River : <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7d.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Frankenberger bets 25,000 and Tony G calls.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:05<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tony G Finds Kings<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nPartyPoker online qualifier, Mathew Frankland, raises to 6,000, on the button, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/9c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> [9x] and Tony G three-bets to 17,000, from the small blind, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/kh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ks.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">. Frankland makes the call and we move to the flop.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/th.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/2c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Both players check.<\/p>\n<p>Turn: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jh.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Tony G bets 22,000 and Frankland folds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:04<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Laak and Frankenberger Clash Earlier<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nPhil Laak raises to 6,000, in early position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/7c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/6c.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and Andy Frankenberger calls, in the hijack seat, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/qd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\">.<\/p>\n<p>Flop: <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/td.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/tc.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/5h.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"><\/p>\n<p>Laak leads for 12,000, Frankenberger raises to 25,000 and Laak folds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17:03<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Laak Doesn&#8217;t Like Ace-Jack<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nLuke Schwartz raises to 5,000, in early position, holding <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/ah.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/handy-cards\/cards\/jd.gif\" class=\"handy-cards\" width=\"25\" height=\"15\"> and everyone folds, including Phil Laak who also held [Ax] [Jx].<\/p>\n<p>In just under one hours time (16:30 CET) action will continue in the Premier League V.  Group A, Heat 2 will be starting and if you want to get some homework done in the meantime then check out the following links:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/premier-league-v-group-a-live-updates.html\">Phil Laak wins Group A, Heat 1<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/premier-league-v-group-b-live-updates.html\">Patrik Antonius wins Group B, Heat 1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>At this stage points mean prizes. Each point equates to $2,000 in prize money, but more importantly, the top four players with the most points go into the final where they can win a first prize of $500,000.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the current league standings after one heat:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Phil Laak &#8211; 16 points ($32,000)<\/li>\n<li>Andy Frankenberger &#8211; 11 points ($22,000)<\/li>\n<li>Mathew Frankland &#8211; 8 points ($16,000)<\/li>\n<li>Sam Trickett &#8211; 6 points ($12,000)<\/li>\n<li>Tony G &#8211; 4 points ($8,000)<\/li>\n<li>Eugene Katchalov &#8211; 3 points ($6,000)<\/li>\n<li>Erik Seidel &#8211; 2 points ($4,000)<\/li>\n<li>Luke Schwartz &#8211; 0 points<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">[miniflickr photoset_id=&#8221;72157629737590647&#8243;]\n<p>Photos courtesy of Damien Cooper<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>22:30 Tony G Wins Group A, Heat 2 Seidel limps into the pot holding and Tony G checks with . &nbsp; Flop: Both players check. Turn: Tony G checks, Seidel bets 60,000, Tony G moves all-in and Seidel calls. &#8220;That&#8217;s what I thought you had,&#8221; Said Tony G when he saw Seidel&#8217;s hand. 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