Chainsaw Buzzing Early
Level 5
: 150/300, 25 ante
Allen "Chainsaw" Kessler had a rough and short Day 1a, busting in the first few levels after his trips ran into a boat.
Today, he's off to a better start. On a 
flop," two players checked and the player last to act bet 1,200. The small blind called, and Kessler made it 4,000 in the big blind. The bettor folded, but the small blind shoved for about 7,000 and Kessler called.
Kessler: 
Small blind: 
Kessler's clubs served as blockers and his top pair held as it came 
on the last two streets.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
36,000
16,000
|
16,000 |