The more pessimistic observers looked at today's starting field of 44 and noted we would be in for a long haul. Surely there would be a slow down as the bubble approached? Then once the required 40 were in the money, the journey would be just as slow since no-one wanted to miss their place on the nine-handed final table. Other, perhaps more wise spectators, who have been enthralled by the energy and enthusiasm of players here in Macau, thought just the opposite. The locals love to play, see flops and bet big. Throw in some internet whizzes from Europe
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Cole Swannack, chip leader at PokerStars APPT Macau
APPT Macau: Cole Swannack leads final table charge
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APPT Macau: Day 3, levels 19, 20 & 21 updates
7.35pm Housekeeping The final nine players will return tomorrow for a 12.15pm start. We'll have a wrap with you shortly. Meanwhile, marvel at the following chips: --- SY Cole Swannack, 1,262,000 Jeppe Drivsholm, 1,223,000 Brian Green, 970,000 Chong Cheong, 904,000 Kenny Nielsen, 791,000 Kai Paulsen, 528,000 Albert Kim, 436,000 Victorino...more
APPT Macau: Day 3, levels 15, 16, 17 & 18 updates
4.35pm: End of the level That's the end of level 18. We have a ten-minute break and then move up to level 19 with blinds of 5,000-10,000 and a 1,000 ante. We have 18 players remainnig. -- SY 4.22pm: Yoo falls Young Hyun Yoo saw his remaining chips enter the...more
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