Big Stax 1100 (Day 1B): Patel's Pockets Prevail

Level 10 (Blinds 600/1,200/200)
Total Day 1B Entries: 233

Sandeep Patel

Seated to Joe Galazzo's right at Table 54, Sandeep Patel hadn't had much luck in the past couple levels.

But how quickly one's luck can change.

Going head to head against the big-stacked Galazzo, Patel raised to 3,600 preflop in hijack position and got a re-raise from Galazzo to 7,500. Patel fired back in a big way, making the total bet 46,000. He had less than 10,000 behind that bet, and Galazzo pushed him all-in.

Patel: 10♥ 10♣     Galazzo: 4♦ 4♣

Flop: 6♥ 5♠ 3♣

"Always gotta sweat," said another player at the table in reference to the open-ended straight draw that Galazzo got on the flop.

Turn: J♠
River: Q♣

Patel was able to fade Mush's 10 outs, and doubles up to just over 100,000.

In other news, the number of entrants for this Big Stax 1100 has now eclipsed 400!

The payout structure won't be available until tomorrow, as players can still buy into the event until 12 noon on Sunday, but we know the total prize pool will be more than $400,000.