Jared Bleznick Eliminated by Stephen Chidwick

Stephen Chidwick raised to 55,000 from under the gun and Cary Katz called next to act. Jared Bleznick called from the big blind, and the flop landed [5dThJs]. Bleznick pushed his entire 255,000 in chips forward but was bound to a bet of 195,000. Chidwick announced a raise of pot for

Anthony Zinno Gets the Best of Stephen Chidwick, Cary Katz

In a battle of the tables three biggest stacks Stephen Chidwick opened to 55,000 from the high jack and found calls from Cary Katz in the cutoff and Anthony Zinno on the button. The flop came [AdQhTh] Chidwick check and Katz knuckled as well. Zinno used most of his shot clock before

Sean Winter Eliminated in 8th Place by Stephen Chidwick

It was bound to happen eventually. After cashing in the first five events of the US Poker Open, Sean Winter's good fortune came to an end just short of the money in Event #6. Stephen Chidwick raised pre-flop to 70,000 on the button and was called by Winter who was

Stephen Chidwick Maintains Chip Lead

Action folded to Stephen Chidwick in the small blind and made it 60,000 to go. Tom Marchese made the call from the big blind. The dealer spread the [Jd5c3c] and Chidwick bet 45,000. Marchese quickly made the call. The turn saw the [Qh] hit the board and Chidwick potted it to 203,000.

Updated Chip Counts

With eight players remaining, two away from the money, here is a list of chip counts as the players take a 10-minute break.

Chance Kornuth Eliminated by Stephen Chidwick

Chance Kornuth was all in for his tournament life holding [KdQd9s3s] against Stephen Chidwick who held [As7s6c5c]. The board ran out a flush for Chidwick and Kornuth he was eliminated.

Sam Soverel and Ben Yu Eliminated by Stephen Chidwick

Ben Yu opened to 55,000 from under the gun and Sam Soverel called all in for 5,000. Stephen Chidwick called in the cutoff and both Sean Winter and Cary Katz came along from the blinds. The flop landed [6c5c5d] and action checked through to Chidwick who bet 75,000. Only Yu called

Stephen Chidwick Doubles Through Sam Soverel

Sam Soverel raised to 40,000 in the cutoff and Stephen Chidwick called on the button. The flop landed [9d7s9h] and both players checked to reveal the [2h] on the turn. Soverel bet 35,000 and Chidwick called as the [6c] landed on the river. Soverel bet 120,000 and Chidwick announced a raise of pot

Sam Soverel Wins on the Turn

Stephen Chidwick raised to 35,000 from under the gun and Cary Katz called on the button, as did Sam Soverel from the big blind. The flop landed [3s2hJc] and action checked round to reveal the [2d] on the turn. Soverel bet out 40,000, and Chidwick and Katz both folded

Stephen Chidwick Bets Out Sam Soverel

Sam Soverel opened under the gun to 35,000. Stephen Chidwick was next to act and made it 135,000 to go. Action folded back to Soverel who said, "How does this always happen. We just come back from break and I double you up," before flicking in the call. The flop came [9c4s4h]