Poker tournament heats up as 56 players battle for £59,500 prize
The action at the poker tournament has intensified as only 56 players remain from an original field of 476. With £59,500 in prize money on the line, the competition is heating up at Level 15, where blinds stand at 3,000/6,000 with a 6,000 big blind ante. Among those still in contention is PartyPoker Tour Ambassador Barry Carter, who has secured his spot on Day 2. A key hand unfolded when Zhongming Liao opened from the Button with a call. John Hall defended his Big Blind, and Trung Tran entered the pot with a 15,000 raise from the Lo-jack. The flop came 6♠ 10♣ 8♣, prompting Liao to bet 19,000.
On the 6♣ turn, Tran check-called a larger bet of 27,000 from Liao. The showdown revealed Liao holding a pair of Sevens, which proved strong enough to win the pot. Despite the loss, Tran remains in a solid position with a stack of 1,240,000 chips. Meanwhile, Carter, the sole PartyPoker Tour Ambassador in the field, continues his run at the same table.
The tournament now moves deeper into Day 2 with fewer than 60 players left. Tran’s deep stack keeps him in contention, while Liao’s victory in the hand adds to his momentum. The remaining competitors will battle for a share of the £59,500 prize pool as the blinds continue to rise.
