World Poker Challenge
Reno, Nevada, likes to label itself 'the biggest little city in the world'. It's easy to understand why. It's possible to be 'engulfed in the nightlife'; take a hot air balloon ride or simply enjoy the culture in a place that is the 'opposite of ordinary'. It has a unique impact, one that possibly explains why a song by The Grateful Dead, Friend of the Devil, begins with: I set out from Reno; I was trailed by twenty hounds.
For those of us who do not particularly enjoy standing in a glorified wicker basket at high altitude watching a flame shoot up into a large nylon rag bag, the city may appear to have little appeal. However, if poker's your thang, you may start to salivate at the news that Reno is playing host to the latest event on the WPT, the World Poker Challenge, at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino.
Today sees the players sit down at the final table. 261 hopefuls peeked at the hole cards at the outset but 255 have been jettisoned like sandbags, leaving 6 high flyers praying that they will not suffer spontaneous combustion. Thus far, the flame burning brightest is Jason Potter, a pro from Tulsa, who has 1,156,000 chips. Amongst those trying to steer him to rocky grounds, best placed is Lee Markholt with 1,137,000 chips.
It promises to be an exciting race, particularly as the prize pool is a toast-worthy $1,873,275, with a $493,815 slice going to the winner. There are other blogs out there but stick with Bodog for the best review of the last day's play: to go elsewhere is to just get information straight from the arse's mouse.
Chip Stacks for the Final Table – World Poker Challenge
- Jason Potter – USA – 1,156,000
- Lee Markholt Jr – USA – 1,137,000
- Bryan Devonshire – USA – 674,000
- David Pham – USA – 406,000
- Zachary Hyman – USA – 285,000
- Jeff Dewitt – USA – 249,000
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