The Second and Final $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em Event of the USPO Kicks Off Today
The US Poker Open has reached its halfway point with the completion of Event #5 and we're getting close to the Main Event which kicks off on Friday, February 22nd. But before that, there are still 3 other events starting with Event #7: $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em, the second and final of the $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em Events at the USPO.
The first of these two events was taken down by the young poker phenom, Ali Imsirovic. The youngster broke through into the high roller scene with a victory in a PCA side event in 2018 and there's been no turning back since then. Past that point, he had a victory at the Borgata Spring Open Main Event, two second places in Aria High Rollers last summer, and of course, he became the Poker Master's Champion as well, final tabling three events, winning two, and taking home the coveted purple jacket prize as well. Earlier in the week he took down Event $5: $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em to put him in contention to become the US Poker Open champion as well, but he'll have a lot of catching up to do.
Imsirovic chases the likes of Sean Winter, Stephen Chidwick, and Jordan Cristos, all who have their own victories in events at the US Poker Open as well as several other cashes split between them. Chidwick currently leads Event #6: $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha as well, so Imsirovic will have a lot of work if he wants to win this title as well. With just 4 events remaining, Imsirovic will have to put up some impressive performances to catch up, but he definitely has the skill set to do so. We're likely to see him come out firing today as well.
Here's a look at the schedule for the US Poker Open:
| Date | Event | Buy-in |
|---|---|---|
| February 13-14, 2019 | USPO #01 – $10,000 No Limit Hold'em | Buy-in: $10,500 |
| February 14-15, 2019 | USPO #02 – $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha | Buy-in: $10,500 |
| February 15-16, 2019 | USPO #03 – $10,000 No Limit Hold'em | Buy-in: $10,500 |
| February 16-17, 2019 | USPO #04 – $10,000 No Limit Hold'em | Buy-in: $10,500 |
| February 17-18, 2019 | USPO #05 – $25,000 No Limit Hold'em | Buy-in: $26,000 |
| February 18-19, 2019 | USPO #06 – $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha | Buy-in: $26,000 |
| February 19-20, 2019 | USPO #07 – $25,000 No Limit Hold'em | Buy-in: $26,000 |
| February 20-21, 2019 | USPO #08 – $25,000 Mixed-Game | Buy-in $26,000 |
| February 21-22, 2019 | USPO #09 - $50,000 No Limit Hold'em | Buy-in: $52,000 |
| February 22-23, 2019 | USPO #10 - $100,000 No-Limit Hold'em | Buy-in $103,000 |
This event will begin shortly at 2 p.m. local time and players will start with 125,000 chips. The event will have the same structure as the previous No-Limit Hold'em events. Blinds will be 30-minutes starting at 500/1,000 with a 1,000 ante. Players will have a break every three levels. Play on Day 1 will conclude when the six players remain. Day 2 of the event will kick off at 1 p.m. and all the action will be live streamed from that point.
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and all three players checked to see the 
on the turn. There, Tilston led, making it 16,000. Adams folded while Aldemir called. 
and Tilston checked over to Aldemir. Aldemir fired a big bet, making it 42,000. Tilston dropped into the tank, using a time extension. He thought about it for a bit then moved all in for right around 120,000 effective. Aldemir then dropped into the tank, and thought about it for nearly the entire time bank before calling. 
for a turned straight and a rivered flush, and Aldemir could only produce 
for a broadway straight, and he would be eliminated from the tournament while Tilston chipped up to over 350,000.
and Soverel checked. Imsirovic made it 16,000 and Soverel then check-raised, making it 47,000. Imsirovic called to see the turn. 
and both players now quickly checked and the 
came on the river. Soverel checked again and Imsirovic moved all in for 88,000 more. Soverel thought about it just briefly before calling. 
for a missed flush draw and Soverel took down the pot with 
for two pair.
and both players checked to see the 
come on the turn. There, Petrangelo led out for 24,000. Bonomo raised to 74,000 and Petrangelo called. 
and Bonomo moved all in for 321,000. Petrangelo was covered by the amount and he called quickly, comminiting his 248,000. Bonnomo showed down his 
for a set, but Petrangelo was holding 
and Roberts took down the pot with her flopped jack, doubling through Soverel.
and Yu led out with a bet of 30,000. Schindler folded quickly. 
and the river was the 
and Winter was eliminated from the tournament. 
and Tilston's sevens held as the best hand to send Smith to the rail.
