Event 1: Wednesday Night Chopper

$350 Deep Stack No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)

Level 12: Blinds 1k/2k/300 ante

Jim Brinkley
Jim Brinkley

On the turn with a board of Qd8d6d5h the player in seat 3 bet 6k.  Jim Brinkley (Tampa, FL) shoved for 39,300 straight.

Manny Minaya thought about it, then released his hand into the muck.  Seat 3 then took some time to think, counting out the chips required to call.  He finally moved his chips forward, calling with 9d8h for middle pair with gutshot and flush draw.

Jim was ahead with Qc9c for top pair with same gutshot draw.  He needed to fade a diamond or 8 on the river to survive — which he did.  The 6s landed on the river and gave Jim Queens-up and the double-up.

Jim is a regular here at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa’s Wednesday night tournaments, which he frequently cashes in via chops.