Friday, May 19, 2017 8:38 PM Local Time
Former Champ Jonathan Poche Surging at Night's End
Jonathan Poche won this event back in 2011, and he hasn't played it since. This belated defense of his title is going rather well, though, and Poche will be hard to beat for the end-of-day chip lead.
In the most recent pot, Poche is in position and heads-up with Chris Leanza on the turn of a board. Leanza checks, and Poche moves all in for about 50,000 effective — about a pot-sized shove. Leanza eventually calls, putting himself at risk.
Poche:
Leanza:
Poche's pair of fives has him in the lead, and the on the turn gives him the pot. Leanza is eliminated, and Poche adds to his mountain of chips during the final few minutes of Day 1 action.
Jonathan Poche - 290,000