Chris Johnson opened in middle position to 1,100 and Roland Deslippe flatted from the small blind. Stephen Diamantas took a quick peek at his cards and tossed out a raise of 3,300. Johnson was quick to put in a four-bet, making it 8,000 to go. Deslippe folded and Diamantas asked Johnson if he could move his hands so he could see his stack.
Diamantas sat there for a moment, his hand perched on top of his cards, protecting them as if his life depended on it. Johnson looked intently at Diamantas while he decided what to do. Ultimately Diamantas put in a five-bet to 15,300. Johnson quickly folded.
Diamantas might not be a big name in the Las Vegas poker world, but in Florida he's done quite well for himself with two six-figure scores over the last seven months at big regional events in Tampa, where he resides.
| Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
|---|---|---|
|
49,500
49,500
|
49,500 |
|
|
48,000
48,000
|
48,000 |
|
36,000
36,000
|
36,000 |
when we found Scott Baumstein and Alex Gelinski heads up in a hand. Baumstein acted first on the turn and dropped out a bet of 1,275. Gelinski called and the 
completed the board on the river.
for queens and deuces. Gelinski held better, though, showing 
for a winning two pair of aces and deuces. He took down the pot, leaving Baumstein with about 68,500 in chips.
and Seitz woke up with 
flop and 
turn. When the 
completed the board on the river, Zhou checked and then called off when Behbehani moved all in.
for a flopped flush, and it was good as Zhou sent his cards to the muck before making his way toward the exit.
and Kelly checked to Kobayashi who bet 4,100. Kelly called and on the turn the 
hit.
. Kobayashi, who kept smiling, thanked the players at his table and quietly left the Brasilia room.
