Aaron Groover raised 140,000 in an early position and John Kelly pushed his entire 305,000 stack across the line from the cutoff. The action folded back to Groover and he took some time before sigh-calling.

John Kelly:
Aaron Groover:

The dealer spread a flop of , improving Kelly to top pair. The fell on the turn securing the double for Kelly and the river was just a formality.

John Kelly	760,000	335,000
Aaron Groover	235,000	-575,000

Jeff Bowden was all in before the flop with his last 200,000 against Stefano Bario and both hands were tabled.

Jeff Bowden:
Stefano Bario:

It was a classic race until the flop came , giving Bario trip queens. Bowden was unable to find one of the last fours in the deck as the board completed with the on the turn and the on the river.

Stefano Bario	800,000	800,000
Lynn Silverman	420,000	180,000
Jeff Bowden	0	-180,000

Richard Stepanian jammed for 190,000 before Nancy Peterman shoved her entire 430,000 in the middle. Ruben Vancelette was in the big blind and took about 30 seconds before letting his hand go.

Richard Stepanian:
Nancy Peterman:

The flop was safe for Peterman as it came . The turn was the though, pairing Stepanian's ace to take the lead.

"Diamond!" cried Peterman, cheering for a chop pot.

The river was the and Stepanian collected a double up.

Ruben Vancelette	1,050,000	-5,000
Richard Stepanian	480,000	355,000
Nancy Peterman	240,000	-270,000

Amanda Antonino took her time before raising to 80,000 in middle position. Nick Sims was on the button and three-bet to 420,000. When the action folded back to Antonino, she jammed for 475,000 total. Sims called.

Amanda Antoninio:
Nick Sims:

The flop came , giving Antonino a flush draw to go along with her live cards. The on the turn changed nothing, but the on the river secured Antonino's double, leaving Sims short-stacked.

Amanda Antonino	1,050,000	500,000
Nick Sims	160,000	-400,000

With about 300,000 in the middle, the flop read and Mike Reesman led out for 100,000. William Miranda was his opponent and jammed for about 250,000. Reesman quickly called and both hands were tabled.

William Miranda:
Mike Reesman:

Reesman was in front with pocket kings and the board completed with the on the turn and the on the river.

Mike Reesman	1,800,000	599,960
William Miranda	0	-490,000

Steve Morey got his stack of 145,000 in the middle before the flop and it was Varun Mehrotra who had him at risk.

Steve Morey:
Varun Mehrotra:

Morey had one overcard to dodge and it was looking promising on the flop. The hit the turn, giving Mehrotra a flush draw to go with his overcard and the river completed the flush, eliminating Morey from the tournament.

Varun Mehrotra	310,000	160,000
Steve Morey	0	-145,000

Day 2 is officially underway as the dealers have started to pitch the cards.

There were a total of 1,240 entries across three flights, generating a prize pool of $229,400. Only 60 players remain and are all guaranteed a payout of at least $680. The winner will take home the grand prize of $37,115 and the Bar Poker Open Championship title.

2022 Bar Poker Open Payouts

Day 2 of the 2022 Bar Poker Open Championship has arrived! Three starting flights collected a total of 1,240 entries and survivors combine today at 11:00 a.m local time with just 60 players remaining.

There were 62 players who found bags between the three flights. However, Lynn Silverman and Ed Lockwood had bagged in two flights and will surrender their shorter stack. Each will receive $1,500 for this accomplishment.

Josh Mordenti will start Day 2 as the chip leader with 1,665,000, followed by Mike Schnitzer with 1,305,000 and Mike Reesman with 1,240,000.

The total prize pool and payouts will be announced very early in Day 2, with all 60 players already being in the money.

Blinds will start at 15,000/30,000 with a 30,000 big blind ante and play will continue until they reach the final table. Once the final table has been sorted, players will bag up and return on Thursday at 2:00 p.m., and it will be live-streamed!