Birdwell Takes Showdown

On blinds of 15,000/25,000/25,000, Damien Franco opened to 65,000 from UTG+1. Kyle Birdwell called from the lojack and Christopher Meza defended his big blind.

The flop brought A♠T♥4♥ and action checked to Birdwell. Birdwell bet 75,000 and got called in both spots. The 3♠ quickly checked through and so did the 8♣.

"I have an ace," Birdwell said as he rolled over A♣2♣. "Ace is good," replied Franco.

With 32 players remaining, players are approaching the three table redraw at 27.

Day Two Payouts
Prize Pool: $320,400
1st: $54,410
2nd: $38,210
3rd: $24,640
4th: $18,010
5th: $14,230
6th: $11,520
7th: $9,360
8th: $7,260
9th: $5,350
10th-12th: $4,520
13th-15th: $3,610
16th-18th: $3,010
19th-21st: $2,460
22nd-24th: $2,080
25th-27th: $1,760
28th-36th: $1,440
37th-45th: $1,260
46th-54th: $1,130
55th-63rd: $1,000
64th-72nd: $870
73rd-81st: $750
82nd-85th: $650
Day One Payouts: $24,710