$300 No Limit Hold’em Jason Taylor Foundation
Level 4: 150/300
Entrants: 94

On the turn with the board reading , Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Director of Poker Operations Tommy Bates got all in from the cutoff against a player from early position.

“I’m just trying to get another $300 in there as quickly as possible,” said Bates with a smile.

His opponent eventually called Bates’ 4,475 shove and showed and was in bad shape against Bates’ . The river was the and Bates doubled up.

“I put them in and I take them back,” said a laughing Bates.

“It’s still social. The bar is open,” said WPT commentator Vince Van Patten.

“Oh, it’s very friendly,” said Bates. “We are actively trying to spend $300 at this table.”

With 94 entries in the field already, the tournament has generated $13,160 for charity so far, with plenty of time before registration closes.

Tommy Bates – 11,000