Jul 10, 2023
Photo: WPT Champions Club Member James Calderaro
James Calderaro is all in from the button for 14,500 with , and he needs to improve to stay alive against the of the UTG player.
The board comes , and Calderaro pairs his nine on the flop, and it holds up against his opponent’s gutshot straight draw to win the pot. Calderaro doubles up in chips.
James Calderaro – 34,000 (17 bb)
A few hands later, Calderaro raises all in for 34,000 with and the player on the button calls with .
The board runs out , no help to Calderaro, ending his Day 1B.
James Calderaro – Eliminated