Fitzgerald Among Early Casualties
Level 23
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Day 2 started with furious action, as short stacks made moves with the increased blinds.
Matthew Fitzgerald, who started the day with 170,000, was among the players hoping to double up after moving all in preflop against WSOP bracelet winner Craig Varnell��s open raise in early position. Varnell made the call to put Fitzgerald��s tournament life at risk
Matthew Fitzgerald: Q?10? 
Craig Varnell: A?4?
The dealer fanned J?7?5?5?3?, giving Varnell the hand with ace-high and sending Fitzgerald to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,045,000
170,000
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170,000 |
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Busted | |