With five World Series of Poker circuit rings to his name, Kyle Cartwright is in position to win his first gold bracelet. He is currently the dominating chip leader and only 4 players stand between him and the first-place prize of $360,435.
We only had a few seconds with him as he was busy stacking chips into the break after eliminating Jeremy Dresch in 6th-place.
Obviously the field was huge, especially for an early event. How were able to navigate your way through?
On day 1, I had pocket fours and the flop came eight-six-four and I folded the hand on the flop. The guy had pocket sixes. And that’s why I am still in. I’ve run really good. I have had aces a lot and I have had some great cards the last three days.
The next question was going to be any key hands, but I guess the pocket fours hand is it?
Yes. I just had a weird feeling. I was winning a lot of hands but something just didn’t feel right. On break he ended up telling me he had pocket sixes. That’s the only reason why I am here right now that and I’m catching some cards.
How’s your summer schedule looking? Does a win here change anything?
I planned on staying the entire summer and still plan on playing the every event.
How do you like your table?
I have a decent seat, Ylon [Schwartz] is pretty good, a decent player. Other than that, I have a good seat and table.
Kyle Cartwright opened to 50,000 and Daniel Dizenzo raised to 125,000 from the big blind, prompting a fold from Cartwright.
Hand #41
Kyle Cartwright received a walk.
Hand #42
Kyle Cartwright opened to 60,000 from the small blind and Schwartz folded.
Hand #43
Kyle Cartwright raised to 50,000 from the button and he takes the antes and blinds.
Hand #44
Kyle Cartwright raised to 50,000 from under the gun and Schwartz three-bet to 103,000 from the button. Cartwright four-bet to 234,000 and Schwartz five-bet to 418,000. Cartwright folded.
Ylon Schwartz opened for 50,000 and Kyle Cartwright called in the big blind. Flop . Cartwright checked, Schwartz bet 37,000 and Cartwright called. The turn was the . Check again from Cartwright and a 76,000 bet from Schwartz.
Cartwright called and the river was the .
Once more Cartwright checked and Schwartz took his time before betting 188,000 and Cartwright announced the call as he turned over . Schwartz mucked and the pot went to Cartwright.
Daniel Dizenzo raised to 50,000 from the button and took the antes and blinds.
Hand #47
Daniel Dizenzo raised from under the gun to 50,000. Kyle Cartwright three bet to 91,000 from the button and the action folded around to Dizenzo who four-bet, prompting a fold from Cartwright.
Hand #48
Jason Paster opened to 60,000 from the small blind and Dizenzo folded.
Hand #49
Kyle Cartwright received a walk.
Hand #50
Kyle Cartwright opened to 60,000 from the small blind and Schwartz made the call.
The flop was , Cartwright bet 34,000 and Schwartz folded.
Jason Paster raised to 50,000 from under the gun and everyone folded.
Hand #55
Kyle Cartwright raised to 50,000 from the button, Jason Paster three-bet all in from the big blind and Cartwright folded.
Hand #56
Ylon Schwartz raised to 50,000 from the button and Daniel Dizenzo called from the big blind. The flop came down . Dizenzo checked and Schwartz bet 40,000. Dizenzo called and the turn was the .
Dizenzo checked once again and Schwartz bet 106,000, prompting a fold from Dizenzo.
Hand #57
Ylon Schwartz raised to 53,000 from under the gun and Jason Paster raised all in for 504,000 total. Dizenzo folded, Kyle Cartwright made the call and Schwartz got out of the way.
Paster:
Cartwright:
Paster was at risk and needed to hit one of his two overs to move ahead. The flop was and Paster paired his king. The turn and river were of no help to Cartwright and Paster doubled up.
Kyle Cartwright in the small blind raised to 60,000 and Ylon Schwartz called from the big blind.
The flop was . Cartwright checked and Schwartz made a bet of 50,000. Cartwright raised to 126,000. Schwartz pursed his lips and thought it over before making the call.
The turn was the . Cartwright went for chips and bet 172,000.
Schwartz thought for a long time. He was second in chips and tangling with the big stack at the table but make the call he did.
The fell on the river and, first to act again, Cartwright checked. Schwartz put out a big bet and Cartwright mucked his hand.
and was against the 
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. Schwartz flopped the straight to gasps from the watching crowd. The turn was the 
and the river fell the 
.
. Cartwright checked, Schwartz bet 37,000 and Cartwright called. The turn was the 
. Check again from Cartwright and a 76,000 bet from Schwartz.
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. Schwartz mucked and the pot went to Cartwright.
and to “Ooohs.” from the crowd we had ourselves a chopped pot with the straight on the board.
. Dizenzo checked and Schwartz bet 40,000. Dizenzo called and the turn was the 
turn and 
river were of no help to Cartwright and Paster doubled up.
. Cartwright checked and Schwartz made a bet of 50,000. Cartwright raised to 126,000. Schwartz pursed his lips and thought it over before making the call.
fell on the river and, first to act again, Cartwright checked. Schwartz put out a big bet and Cartwright mucked his hand.