Monday, August 30, 2010
Event #8 $440 Partners Spread Limit Hold'em - Final Results
2nd - Steve Dow (Hayward, CA) / Joey Bui (San Jose, CA) - $7,560
3rd - Richard Patterson, Jr. (Turlock, CA) / Richard Patterson, Sr. (Turlock, CA) - $3,960
4th - Richard Santos (Fremont, CA) / Mario Musni (Hayward, CA) - $2,880
5th - Corinn Ignatieff (Fairfield, CA) / James Ignatieff (Fairfield, CA) - $2,520
6th - Edith Macomber (Santa Clara, CA) / Joseph Butler (Santa Clara, CA) - $2,160
7th - Beth Miller (San Jose, CA) / Dave Bertelsen (Mountain View, CA) - $1,800
8th - Daniel Dock (San Francisco, CA) / John Dock (Fremont, CA) - $1,440
9th - Pearl Maddox (San Jose, CA) / John Nethery (San Jose, CA) - $1,080
10th - Mike Lara (San Jose, CA) / Lugus Hinde (San Jose, CA) - $440
90 teams (180 players), $36,000 prize pool
Players have made a deal
We are unclear of what sort of money deal was made, but all remaining players have agreed and the tournament is now over. We will be posting the official results shortly.
A deal is made.
As it turns out, a team was eliminated in 8th place before the deal was made. We will have the names of those team members shortly. Here are the updated payouts for the deal:
1st - $7,000
2nd - $6,000
3rd - $4,500
4th - $4,500
5th - $3,680
6th - $3,680
7th - $3,680
1st - $7,000
2nd - $6,000
3rd - $4,500
4th - $4,500
5th - $3,680
6th - $3,680
7th - $3,680
Recent eliminations: Maddox & Nethery, Lara & Hinde
We're now down to 8 teams, and the teams just switched as we head into 3k/6k blinds. Here are the recent eliminations:
9th - Pearl Maddox (San Jose, CA) / John Nethery (San Jose, CA) - $1,080
10th - Mike Lara (San Jose, CA) / Lugus Hinde (San Jose, CA) - $440
9th - Pearl Maddox (San Jose, CA) / John Nethery (San Jose, CA) - $1,080
10th - Mike Lara (San Jose, CA) / Lugus Hinde (San Jose, CA) - $440
Event #8 is in the money!
We have reached the final 10 players in today's $440 Partners Spread Limit Hold'em tournament, and subsequently the players have agreed to pay 10th place $440 off of 1st place money. The players are now playing 3k/5k blinds for another 13 minutes.
Almost in the money...
Only 12 teams remain with 10 minutes left on the clock at 2k/4k blinds. Top 9 teams will make the money with the 9th place team getting $1,080. Average chip stack is 37,500.
Players are now on break
There are 39 teams remaining as we head into our second break. The tournament staff are removing the 100 chips, and when we return the field will be playing 500/1k blinds. Average stack is 11,538.
Event #8 prizepool & payouts
90 teams (180 players) registered for the $440 Partners Spread Limit Hold'em creating a $36,000 prize pool. Here are the payouts:
1st - $12,600
2nd - $7,560
3rd - $3,960
4th - $2,880
5th - $2,520
6th - $2,160
7th - $1,800
8th - $1,440
9th - $1,080
1st - $12,600
2nd - $7,560
3rd - $3,960
4th - $2,880
5th - $2,520
6th - $2,160
7th - $1,800
8th - $1,440
9th - $1,080
Event #8 cards are in the air!
Cards are in the air for today's $440 Partners Spread Limit Hold'em tournament. Today is the last day of the Bay 101, and the excitement is definitely in the air. Teams of two are playing the tournament, with each player taking every other 20 minute round off. So far there are 84 players registered.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Event #7 $2,000 Spread Limit Championship - Final Results
2nd - Wendell Wilkins (San Jose, CA) - $34,810
3rd - Anthony Winters (Patterson, CA) - $18,090
4th - Cherie Beasley (S. San Francisco, CA) - $13,080
5th - Leo Mayo (Milpitas, CA) - $11,400
6th - Jimmy V. (Stanford, CA) - $9,730
7th - John Clenney (Oakland, CA) - $8,060
8th - Jacob Solis (Pleasanton, CA) - $6,390
9th - Andy Gamboa (San Jose, CA) - $4,720
10th - John Pires (San Jose, CA) - $2,700
88 players, $167,200 prize pool
3rd Place - Anthony Winters (Patterson, CA) - $18,090
Wendell Wilkins doubles up through David Forster
Wendell Wilkins was all in preflop with [4c][4s] vs. the David Forster's [Ah][Th]. Wilkins flopped a set on the [4d][Qd][8d] flop and never looked back when the turn and river fell [Ks][5s]. After that hand, Wilkins has doubled up to become the 3-handed chip leader.
4th Place - Cherie Beasley (S. San Francisco, CA) - $13,080
5th Place - Leo Mayo (Milpitas, CA) - $11,400
6th Place - Jimmy V. (Stanford, CA) - $9,730
Jimmy V. was all in preflop holding [As][8h] vs. Anthony Winters's [Ah][5h]. When the flop fell [6h][5c][9d], Jimmy playing catch up. He failed to do so when the board fell [4h][Kc], and found himself graciously hitting the rail in 6th place. Jimmy will collect $9,730 for his efforts.
7th Place - John Clenney (Oakland, CA) - $8,060
Updated chip counts at break
The 7 remaining players in this $2,000 Spread Limit Championship are now on break. When they return, they will be playing 10k/20k blinds. Here are updated chip counts:
Wendell Wilkins (San Jose, CA) - 565,000
David Forster (Alameda, CA) - 420,000
Anthony Winters (Patterson, CA) - 290,000
Cherie Beasley (S. San Francisco, CA) - 240,000
Leo Mayo (Milpitas, CA) - 135,000
John Clenney (Oakland, CA) - 65,000
Jimmy V. (Stanford, CA) - 45,000
Wendell Wilkins (San Jose, CA) - 565,000
David Forster (Alameda, CA) - 420,000
Anthony Winters (Patterson, CA) - 290,000
Cherie Beasley (S. San Francisco, CA) - 240,000
Leo Mayo (Milpitas, CA) - 135,000
John Clenney (Oakland, CA) - 65,000
Jimmy V. (Stanford, CA) - 45,000
8th Place - Jacob Solis from Pleasanton, CA - $6,390
Jacob Solis [Kh][8s]
Wendell Wilkins's [Ad][Jh]
The board came [9s][Js][6c][8h][4s], and Solis's hand failed to improve. He will win $6,390 for his 8th place finish.
9th Place - Andy Gamboa (San Jose, CA) - $4,720
Event #7 is in the money!
The final 10 players have just made a deal to pay 10th place $2,700. $300 will come off of all 9 spots. Here are the adjusted payouts:
1st - $58,220 (includes $10k 2011 WPT Shooting Star Seat)
2nd - $34,810
3rd - $18,090
4th - $13,080
5th - $11,400
6th - $9,730
7th - $8,060
8th - $6,390
9th - $4,720
10th - $2,700
1st - $58,220 (includes $10k 2011 WPT Shooting Star Seat)
2nd - $34,810
3rd - $18,090
4th - $13,080
5th - $11,400
6th - $9,730
7th - $8,060
8th - $6,390
9th - $4,720
10th - $2,700
Event #7 has reached its final table!
11 left at break
Breaktime has arrived for the remaining 11 players in the championship event. There's been extended discussions about making a deal to pay 10th and 11th place since the payout structures only calls for 9 places paid, but the field has yet to come to an agreement. The tournament staff is now coloring up the 1k chips, and when they return the blinds will be 5k/10k.
YouTube video: Teri Schwimmer's aces cracked
Teri Schwimmer had A♠A♥ against Andy Gamboa's Q♠Q♥. Gamboa hit a set of queens on the T♣K♥Q♣ flop, and Schwimmer failed to improve when the board ran out 5♦3♣.
Teri Schwimmer eliminated in dramatic fashion
Our long-time chip leader in this event, Teri Schwimmer, has just been eliminated in the span of two hands. In the first hand, she had [As][Ah] against Andy Gamboa's [Qs][Qh]. Gamboa hit a set of queens on the [Tc][Kh][Qc] flop, and Schwimmer failed to improve when the board ran out [5d][3c]. A few hands later, she got the rest of her chips in with pocket jacks against AK. Again, Schwimmer was outflopped, and was sent to the rail in 18th place.
22 players remaining now on break
The tournament staff are removing the 500 chips and the blinds will be 2k/4k when we return from break.
27 players left, redrawing for seats
With 27 players left, the clock is paused at 30:17 in level 9, 1500/3k blinds. The players are now redrawing for seats at the final 3 tables. Top 9 are in the money, with 9th place getting $5,020. But all are looking at the first place prize, which is $58,520 including the $10k WPT Shooting Stars Seat!
The women are taking over!
There's 46 players remaining in this field, and they are all now on a ten minute break while the tournament staff colors up the 100 chips.
Yesterday's tournament had three females in the final four, and we could have a repeat of that today. Our two chip leaders are Teri Schwimmer (left) with 136,500, and Cherie Beasley (right) with 79,500.
Yesterday's tournament had three females in the final four, and we could have a repeat of that today. Our two chip leaders are Teri Schwimmer (left) with 136,500, and Cherie Beasley (right) with 79,500.
Event #7 prizepool & payouts
88 players entered today's $2,000 Spread Limit Championship, creating a $167,200 prize pool. The payouts will be as follows:
1st - $58,520 (includes $10k 2011 WPT Shooting Star Seat)
2nd - $35,110
3rd - $18,390
4th - $13,380
5th - $11,700
6th - $10,030
7th - $8,360
8th - $6,690
9th - $5,020
1st - $58,520 (includes $10k 2011 WPT Shooting Star Seat)
2nd - $35,110
3rd - $18,390
4th - $13,380
5th - $11,700
6th - $10,030
7th - $8,360
8th - $6,690
9th - $5,020
Chip leaders: Anicete & Gabriel
As we said before, our two top stacks in this tournament are on our featured table. We had the dealer count down the stacks to find out. Coming back form the break, Ron Anicete (left) has 46,400, and Dougles Gabriel (right) has 44,500.
Players are now on their first break
There are now 88 players registered, and we are waiting to hear if that number is final. 77 players remain, and they are now on their first ten minute break of the day. The average stack is over 22,000, and the two biggest stacks are at our featured table. When play returns, blinds will be at 200/400.
Event #7 cards in the air, watch live video!
So far 70 players have joined us for Event #7 $2,000 Spread Limit Championship. Players start with 20,000 in chips and 100/100 blinds with 40 minute levels. Shuffle up and deal!
Our feature table is now broadcasting on UStream. Click "Watch LIVE Video" to catch all of the action.
Our feature table is now broadcasting on UStream. Click "Watch LIVE Video" to catch all of the action.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Event #6 $1,080 Spread Limit Hold'em - Final Results
2nd - Anh Le (San Jose, CA) - $25,140
3rd - Evelyn Iraheto (Tracy, CA) - $12,540
4th - Sharon Helldorfer (Pioneer, CA) - $9,740
5th - Jerry Reed (Palo Alto, CA) - $8,340
6th - Larry Anderson (San Jose, CA) - $6,940
7th - Chris Roat (Mountain View, CA) - $5,540
8th - Marcus Maestre (Santa Clara, CA) - $4,140
9th - Jack Lo (Los Altos, CA) - $2,720
10th - Saad Siddigui (Santa Clara, CA) - $2,460
11th - John Nguyen (San Jose, CA) - $2,320
12th - Dung Pham (San Jose, CA) - $2,320
13th - Phally Ouk (San Jose, CA) - $1,900
14th - Jessica Mendoza (San Mateo, CA) - $1,900
15th - Steve Daw (Hayward, CA) - $1,900
16th - Tim Foster - $1,900
17th - Ted Yong - $1,900
18th - Steve Choy - $1,900
19th - Tho Trinh - $1,080
140 players, $140,000 prize pool
Heads up deal is made
Holding a large chip advantage, Michael Cooper made Anh Le an offer she couldn't refuse. The payouts were modified so that Michael Cooper will receive $20,620 plus the $10,000 WPT Shooting Star Seat, the trophy, and the title, and Anh Le will receive $28,620 for 2nd place.
Three remaining make a deal
As soon as Sharon Helldorfer was eliminated, the three remaining players started discussing a deal. After the numbers were looked at, all three agreed to an even chop, more or less. 3rd and 2nd place will pay $24,600, while 1st place will pay $24,620, the $10,000 WPT Shooting Star Seat, and the trophy.
Jerry Reed triples up!
Jerry Reed has tripled up when he called all in with [Kh][Jh] and rivered a flush against his two opponents.
Updated 3-handed chip counts at the break
The remaining five players are now on break, and when they return they will be playing 10k/20k blinds. All of the chips have been colored up to 10,000 denomination chips only. Here are updated chip counts:
Michael Cooper (Pacifica, CA) - 540,000
Anh Le (San Jose, CA) - 390,000
Evelyn Iraheto (Tracy, CA) - 170,000
Sharon Helldorfer (Pioneer, CA) - 85,000
Jerry Reed (Palo Alto, CA) - 50,000
Michael Cooper (Pacifica, CA) - 540,000
Anh Le (San Jose, CA) - 390,000
Evelyn Iraheto (Tracy, CA) - 170,000
Sharon Helldorfer (Pioneer, CA) - 85,000
Jerry Reed (Palo Alto, CA) - 50,000
Cooper doubles through Roat
Action folded to the Chris Roat in the small blind, who limped. Michael Cooper raised from the big blind, and then Roat put in a reraise to put Cooper all in. He decided to call, and the hands were tabled:Roat - [Kh][Qs]
Cooper - [Kd][3d]
Roat was unlucky when the board came [4c][5h][6s][7d][Js] as Cooper turned a straight to escape elimination.
8th - Marcus Maestre (Santa Clara, CA) - $4,140
Event #6 final table chip counts
The final 9 players are now on break. When they return, they will be playing 5k/10k blinds. Here are names and chip counts for all of the final table participants:
Seat 1 - Evelyn Iraheto (Tracy, CA) - 280,000
Seat 2 - Jerry Reed (Palo Alto, CA) - 90,000
Seat 3 - Chris Roat (Mountain View, CA) - 126,000
Seat 4 - Marcus Maestre (Santa Clara, CA) - 125,000
Seat 5 - Michael Cooper (Pacifica, CA) - 160,000
Seat 6 - Sharon Helldorfer (Pioneer, CA) - 85,000
Seat 7 - Anh Le (San Jose, CA) - 265,000
Seat 8 - Larry Anderson (San Jose, CA) - 195,000
Seat 9 - Jack Lo (Los Altos, CA) - 70,000
Seat 1 - Evelyn Iraheto (Tracy, CA) - 280,000
Seat 2 - Jerry Reed (Palo Alto, CA) - 90,000
Seat 3 - Chris Roat (Mountain View, CA) - 126,000
Seat 4 - Marcus Maestre (Santa Clara, CA) - 125,000
Seat 5 - Michael Cooper (Pacifica, CA) - 160,000
Seat 6 - Sharon Helldorfer (Pioneer, CA) - 85,000
Seat 7 - Anh Le (San Jose, CA) - 265,000
Seat 8 - Larry Anderson (San Jose, CA) - 195,000
Seat 9 - Jack Lo (Los Altos, CA) - 70,000
Event #6 has reached its final table!
With the elimination of Saad Siddigui in 10th place ($2,460), we have reached our final table of 9. The players are taking a five minute break and then will resume 4k/8k blinds for another 31 minutes. Here are the recent eliminations that got us to the final table:
10th - Saad Siddigui (Santa Clara, CA) - $2,460
11th - John Nguyen (San Jose, CA) - $2,320
12th - Dung Pham (San Jose, CA) - $2,320
10th - Saad Siddigui (Santa Clara, CA) - $2,460
11th - John Nguyen (San Jose, CA) - $2,320
12th - Dung Pham (San Jose, CA) - $2,320
Recent eliminations: Ouk, Mendoza, Dow
There are now 12 players remaining, and all players are now guaranteed $2,320. Here are the recent eliminations:
13th - Phally Ouk (San Jose, CA) - $1,900
14th - Jessica Mendoza (San Mateo, CA) - $1,900
15th - Steve Dow (Hayward, CA) - $1,900
13th - Phally Ouk (San Jose, CA) - $1,900
14th - Jessica Mendoza (San Mateo, CA) - $1,900
15th - Steve Dow (Hayward, CA) - $1,900
Recent eliminations: Foster, Yong, Choy, Trinh
Once the deal was struck, our first four eliminations were fast and furious. Here are the recent finishers:
16th - Tim Foster - $1,900
17th - Ted Yong - $1,900
18th - Steve Choy - $1,900
19th - Tho Trinh - $1,080
16th - Tim Foster - $1,900
17th - Ted Yong - $1,900
18th - Steve Choy - $1,900
19th - Tho Trinh - $1,080
We are now in the money.
The 19 remaining players have agreed to a deal. 19th place will now get their money back, which is $1,080. Because of this deal, all of the 18 remaining payouts will be adjusted down $60.
Marcus Maestra doubles up with kings vs. queens
On the next hand, Maestra had the same opponent all in, this time with the worst hand. Maestra's pocket fours could not outrun his opponent's pocket eights. Maestra lost only 14,000 back in that hand, and currently sits at
190,000.
Event #6, now with 45 minute levels!
Players are back from break and are now playing 2k/4k blinds. Previously, the field was playing 30 minute levels, but now that they're down to 27 players, the levels will be 45 minutes each. There is a strong female contingent left, as five of the remaining 27 are females.
27 players left, redrawing for seats
With the elimination of our 28th place finisher, we are down to 27 players left. The tournament staff are now redrawing seats, and the top 18 will make the money. There is still seven minutes left in level 10, which is 1500/3k blinds.
Anh Le makes a royal flush
Anh Le held [Qs][Js] when she got her opponent all in with his [3s][3c] on a [4s][Ks][Ts][3d] board. Le just needed the board to not pair to eliminate her opponent, and the [As] on the river gave Le a royal flush to eliminate her opponent and give her the chip lead in the tournament. She now sits on 142,000, and there are 46 players left in the field.
Players on break, Wong is chip leader
Players are now on their second break of the day, and the tournament staff is coloring up the 100 chips. When they return, the field will be playing 500/1k blinds.
We have located our chip leader, Dave Wong, who sits on a stack of around 95,000. The second biggest stack in the tournament looks to be around 75,000, so Wong is well in front. With 68 players remaining, though, anything can happen.
We have located our chip leader, Dave Wong, who sits on a stack of around 95,000. The second biggest stack in the tournament looks to be around 75,000, so Wong is well in front. With 68 players remaining, though, anything can happen.
Event #6 prizepool & payouts
140 players entered today's $1,080 Spread Limit Hold'em tournament, creating a $140,000 prize pool. The payouts will be as follows:
1st - $46,200 (includes $10k 2011 WPT Shooting Star Seat)
2nd - $25,200
3rd - $12,600
4th - $9,800
5th - $8,400
6th - $7,000
7th - $5,600
8th - $4,200
9th - $2,800
10th - $2,520
11th-12th - $2,380
13th-15th - $1,960
16th-18th - $1,680
1st - $46,200 (includes $10k 2011 WPT Shooting Star Seat)
2nd - $25,200
3rd - $12,600
4th - $9,800
5th - $8,400
6th - $7,000
7th - $5,600
8th - $4,200
9th - $2,800
10th - $2,520
11th-12th - $2,380
13th-15th - $1,960
16th-18th - $1,680
Players are now on break
When the tournament began, there were 110 entrants. But the tournament staff has been seating late registrants for the last hour and a half, and that number is now at 139. This is the last chance for players to register for the tournament, which means that the prize pool and payouts will be posted shortly. All remaining players are now on their first break of the day as the tournament staff races off the 25 chips. When the field returns, they will be playing 200/400 blinds.
Event #6 cards in the air
It's 9am on a Saturday, and 110 players have joined us for Event #6 $1,080 Spread Limit Hold'em. Players start with 10,000 in chips, and blinds start at 50/100. Shuffle up and deal!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Event #5 $550 Spread Limit Shootout - Final Results
2nd - Amir Lehavot (Pembroke Pines, FL) - $10,000
3rd - Marcus Mack (Hayward, CA) - $6,000
4th - Mark Zika (Livermore, CA) - $4,000
5th - Mark Barnao (San Jose, CA) - $3,500
6th - Arteage Jesus Jose (Mexico) - $3,000
7th - Michael Tang (San Jose, CA) - $2,500
8th - Lucas Hinde (San Jose, CA) - $2,000
9th - Stewart Fahmy (Los Gatos, CA) - $1,500
10th - Rick Oriel (San Jose, CA) - $1,000
100 entrants, $50,000 prize pool
Eddie Della beats Amir Lehavot
Eddie Della has won Event #5 when he rivered a flush with the [Tc][7c] vs. the A8 of Amir Lehavot. Della will win $16,500 and the trophy for his 1st place finish, while Lehavot will win $10,000 for his 2nd place finish.
Marcus Mack eliminated in 3rd place ($6,000)
Marcus Mack was all in preflop holding pocket fives against the A2 of Eddie Della. Della's good luck continue when he outflopped Mack by hitting an ace. Dell's hand held up to eliminate Mack in 3rd place for $6,000.
Players return from break
The three remaining players are now back from break. The blinds are now 5k/10k.
Recent eliminations & chip counts
Mark Zika has been eliminated in 4th place for $4,000 and Mark Barnao has been eliminated in 5th place for $3,500.
The players are now on break, and here are the remaining players chip counts:
Eddie Della - 290,000
Amir Lehavot - 120,000
Marcus Mack - 90,000
The players are now on break, and here are the remaining players chip counts:
Eddie Della - 290,000
Amir Lehavot - 120,000
Marcus Mack - 90,000
Recent eliminations: Hinde, Tang
Michael Tang has been eliminated in 7th place for $2,500, and Lucas Hinde has been eliminated in 8th place for $2,000.
Players are now on break
We have lost one player since starting our final table. Rick Oriel will get $1,000 for his 10th place finish. The remaining nine players are now on break, and the tournament staff have raced off the 500 chips. When the players return, they will be playing 1k/2k blinds.
Event #5 final table is set... Watch LIVE Video!
Today's $550 Spread Limit Shootout has reached its final table and is now broadcasting on our live stream. Click on "Watch LIVE Video" at the top of the page to follow along with all of the final table action.
Seat 1 - Mark Zika
Seat 2 - Marcus Mack
Seat 3 - Jesus Jose
Seat 4 - Mark Barnao
Seat 5 - Michael Tang
Seat 6 - Rick Oriel
Seat 7 - Amir Lehavot
Seat 8 - Lucas Hinde
Seat 9 - Eddie Della
Seat 10 - Stewart Fahmy
Seat 1 - Mark Zika
Seat 2 - Marcus Mack
Seat 3 - Jesus Jose
Seat 4 - Mark Barnao
Seat 5 - Michael Tang
Seat 6 - Rick Oriel
Seat 7 - Amir Lehavot
Seat 8 - Lucas Hinde
Seat 9 - Eddie Della
Seat 10 - Stewart Fahmy
One table remains until we are at the final table
With Zika winning his table, that only leaves one table playing until we are at the final table. Once that winner is declared, the final table will begin after a ten minute break.
Event #5 prizepool & payouts
100 players entered today's $550 Spread Limit Shootout, creating a $50,000 prize pool. The payouts will be as follows:
1st - $16,500
2nd - $10,000
3rd - $6,000
4th - $4,000
5th - $3,500
6th - $3,000
7th - $2,500
8th - $2,000
9th - $1,500
10th - $1,000
1st - $16,500
2nd - $10,000
3rd - $6,000
4th - $4,000
5th - $3,500
6th - $3,000
7th - $2,500
8th - $2,000
9th - $1,500
10th - $1,000
More winners: Della, Fahmy, Lehavot, Mack
Three more tables continue to play on, but four tables have had winners decided since our last post. They are:
Eddie DellaStewart Fahmy
Amir Lehavot
Marcus Mack
Eddie DellaStewart Fahmy
Amir Lehavot
Marcus Mack
Lucas Hinde has won his table.
Lucas Hinde has won his table, which happened to be the featured table and the guy that knocked out @veeRob. Meanwhile, the rest of the field is now playing 1k/2k blinds. The tournament staff has just moved an outer table's players onto the featured table, so check out the bonus coverage by clicking on "Watch LIVE Video" at the top of the page.
Michael Tang is our first winner.
Michael Tang is the first winner of his first table and will advance to the final table of Event #5.
Players are on their second break
The tournament staff have just colored up the 100 chips, so the remaining 37 players are playing with 500 chips only. There are no winners, yet, but three tables are heads up. The remaining tables have six or less players left, with the average being around 4 players per table. We should start seeing final table qualifiers in the next few rounds. When the field returns, they will be playing 500/1k blinds.
Players are now on break
Shootout players are now on their first break while the dealers and tournament staff colors up the 25 chips. Players started with 5k, and each table looks to have lost one or two players so far. When the field returns, they will be playing 100/200 blinds.
Event #5 cards in the air!
Matt Savage has announced shuffle up and deal, so this $550 Spread Limit Hold'em Shootout has begun. This event is sold out a 100 players, which means that one winner from each of the ten tables in play will advance to our final table. Watch the streaming feed from our featured table (with @veeRob in the 9 seat) by clicking "Watch LIVE Video" at the top of the screen.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Event #4 $345 Limit Omaha Hi-Lo - Final Results
2nd - Johnell Williams (Vallejo, CA) - $5,730
3rd - Mark Kishi (Union City, CA) - $3,000
4th - Rylen Sanehisa (Milpitas, CA) - $2,180
5th - Minh Trinh (Salinas, CA) - $1,910
6th - Jed Espino (San Jose, CA) - $16,40
7th - Jared Sandbrand (San Jose, CA) - $1,370
8th - Tori Eakes (San Jose, CA) - $1,090
9th - Lenox Baza (San Jose, CA) - $820
91 entrants, $27,300 prize pool
5 remaining players discussing a chop
Action at this final table was fast and furious, and we lost the following four players. The remaining five are now discussing a deal.
6th - Jed Espino (San Jose, CA) - $16,40
7th - Jared Sandbrand (San Jose, CA) - $1,370
8th - Tori Eakes (San Jose, CA) - $1,090
9th - Lenox Baza (San Jose, CA) - $820
6th - Jed Espino (San Jose, CA) - $16,40
7th - Jared Sandbrand (San Jose, CA) - $1,370
8th - Tori Eakes (San Jose, CA) - $1,090
9th - Lenox Baza (San Jose, CA) - $820
Rylen Sanehisa flops quads
Rylen Sanehisa was all in preflop holding AQQ4 against his opponents AA48. Sanehisa needed help, and he got as much help as he could handle when the flop came QQJ, leaving his opponent drawing dead. Sanehisa now sits on 39k.
Double knockout gets players into the money
On literally the first hand hand back from break, a hand developed on the outer table that resulted in two players getting knocked out. The clock is now paused as the tournament staff redraws the field for the final table. All remaining players are in the money and are guaranteed at least $820, with $9,560 going to first place.
Final 11 players return from break
The field has been trimmed to 11 players, and they have just returned from break. As soon as one more player busts out, the field will combine to a final table. However, only 9 spots pay, so one more will need to bust out before the players are in the money. Players are now playing 2k/4k blinds, 4k/8k limits.
Event #4 redraw
Two players were simultaneously eliminated, creating a 26 person redraw rather than the normal 27. We now have some new faces at our featured table. @mmigdol is still at the featured table, however he is now in the 2 seat. Top 9 players pay, so we still have a long way to go. The field has approximately 11 minutes left at 500/1k blinds, 1k/2k limits.
Matt Savage at our featured table - watch live!
As the field consolidates, tables are broken and those players are put into empty seats at the remaining tables. Our featured table had a seat open, and none other than tournament director Matt Savage ended up drawing the empty seat. To watch our live stream, click on "Watch LIVE" Video at the top of the page.
Players are now on break
The 52 remaining players are now on their second ten minute break of the day. The field was just playing 200/400 blinds, and when they return they will be playing 300/500 blinds and 500/1k limits. The average chip count is currently 8,750.
Event #4 Prizepool & payouts
91 players entered Event #4 $345 Limit Omaha Hi-Lo to create a prize pool of $27,300. Here are the payouts:
1st - $9,560
2nd - $5,730
3rd - $3,000
4th - $2,180
5th - $1,910
6th - $1,640
7th - $1,370
8th - $1,090
9th - $820
1st - $9,560
2nd - $5,730
3rd - $3,000
4th - $2,180
5th - $1,910
6th - $1,640
7th - $1,370
8th - $1,090
9th - $820
Event #4 $345 Limit Omaha Hi-Lo: cards in the air
Not only are cards in the air for Event #4 $345 Limit Omaha Hi-Lo, but we've already completed level 1! 89 players have entered this tournament and are now playing 50/100 blinds and 100/200 limits. Rumor has it that tournament director Matt Savage will be playing today's event. You can watch a live feed of our featured table by clicking on "Watch LIVE Video" at the top of the page.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Event #3 $345 Spread Limit Hold'em Knockout - Final Results
2nd - Eddie Della (Sunnyvale, CA) - $5,250 (+5 bounties)
3rd - Oscar Dominguez (San Jose, CA) - $2,630 (+16 bounties)
4th - Mike Mifsud (San Jose, CA) - $2,040 (+5 bounties)
5th - Keo Insixiengly (San Jose, CA) - $1,750 (+2 bounties)
6th - Richard Santos (San Jose, CA) - $1,460 (+2 bounties)
7th - James Manalang (Union City, CA) - $1,170 (+2 bounties)
8th - Will Fahmy (San Jose, CA) - $880 (+3 bounties)
9th - Alan Bittikofer (Hayward, CA) - $580 (+1 bounty)
10th - Dennis Young (Hayward, CA) - $530 (+4 bounties)
11th - Bong Nguyen (San Jose, CA) - $500 (+1 bounty)
12th - Ed Miller (Granite Bay, CA) - $500 (+6 bounties)
13th - Houston Williams (Los Gatos, CA) - $410 (+9 bounties)
14th - Mike Harvey (San Francisco, CA) - $410 (+4 bounties)
15th - Johnnell Williams (Valejo, CA) - $410 (+2 bounties)
16th - Bill Bruce (Angels Camp, CA) - $350 (+4 bounties)
17th - Jim Matzen (San Jose, CA) - $350 (+2 bounties)
18th - Scott McCall (Campbell, CA) - $350 (+1 bounty)
19th - Gustavo Eydelsteyn (Atherton, CA) - $350 (+2 bounties)
A deal is made.
After Alan Bittikofer was eliminated in 9th place, the remaining 8 players made a deal to split up the remaining prize money and will play the rest of the tournament out for the trophy, the title, and the remaining bounty prize money.
Event #3 final table is reached
We have reached our final table of 9 players in Event #3 $345 Spread Limit Hold'em Knockout. Players just returned from break and are now playing 2k/4k blinds. The average stack is just over 81k, and everyone at this final table is guaranteed at least $580. Houston Williams, once our chip leader, busted out in 13th place. Here are the eliminations up to this point:
10th - Dennis Young (Hayward, CA) - $530
11th - Bong Nguyen (San Jose, CA) - $500
12th - Ed Miller (Granite Bay, CA) - $500
13th - Houston Williams (Los Gatos, CA) - $410
14th - Mike Harvey (San Francisco, CA) - $410
15th - Johnnell Williams (Valejo, CA) - $410
16th - Bill Bruce (Angels Camp, CA) - $350
17th - Jim Matzen (San Jose, CA) - $350
18th - Scott McCall (Campbell, CA) - $350
19th - Gustavo Eydelsteyn (Atherton, CA) - $350
10th - Dennis Young (Hayward, CA) - $530
11th - Bong Nguyen (San Jose, CA) - $500
12th - Ed Miller (Granite Bay, CA) - $500
13th - Houston Williams (Los Gatos, CA) - $410
14th - Mike Harvey (San Francisco, CA) - $410
15th - Johnnell Williams (Valejo, CA) - $410
16th - Bill Bruce (Angels Camp, CA) - $350
17th - Jim Matzen (San Jose, CA) - $350
18th - Scott McCall (Campbell, CA) - $350
19th - Gustavo Eydelsteyn (Atherton, CA) - $350
Event #3 is in the money!
The 19 remaining players have just agreed to pay 19th place $350. They have taken $200 off 1st and $150 off 2nd to pay the bubble.
Live video running WITH TABLE AUDIO!
Pardon our excitement, but we were finally able to wire up the featured table with a microphone so you can hear what the players are talking about. This makes the live feed much more interesting to watch, in our opinion. Keep on eye on Will Fahmy in the 3 seat as he likes to talk a lot during play. To view the feed, click on "Watch LIVE Video" on the top of the page.
There are 23 players remaining and they are now playing 500/1000 blinds.
There are 23 players remaining and they are now playing 500/1000 blinds.
Houston Williams: current chip leader
We did a quick scan of the room to see if we could find our chip leader. It wasn't hard, considering he was the only player with 1,000 chips in front of him, and 50 of them at that. We estimate his stack to be at around 65,000, which appears to be a comfortable margin over 2nd place. We introduce you to Houston Williams:
Final 27 players now redrawing for seats
We have just lost a player to bring us to 27 players remaining. Matt Savage and the tournament staff are now redrawing seats for the remaining players, which means you'll have some new faces to watch on the live video stream. We still have to lose 9 more players before we are in the money.
There's one minute remaining in level 8, which is 300/600 blinds. The next level is 400/800 blinds.
There's one minute remaining in level 8, which is 300/600 blinds. The next level is 400/800 blinds.
Event #3 prizepool & payouts
146 players registered for Event #3 $345 Spread Limit Hold'em Knockout to create a main prize pool of $29,200 and a knockout prize pool of $14,600. Here are the main payouts:
1st - $9,630
2nd - $5,250
3rd - $2,630
4th - $2,040
5th - $1,750
6th - $1,460
7th - $1,170
8th - $880
9th - $580
10th - $530
11th-12th - $500
13th-15th - $410
16th-18th - $350
1st - $9,630
2nd - $5,250
3rd - $2,630
4th - $2,040
5th - $1,750
6th - $1,460
7th - $1,170
8th - $880
9th - $580
10th - $530
11th-12th - $500
13th-15th - $410
16th-18th - $350
Players return from break
Players are back from break and are now playing 100/200 blinds. There were 146 players total, and we are down to 91 players.
The live stream is now running, and we have a few familiar faves on our featured table. Click "Watch LIVE Video" at the top of the page to view the live stream.
The live stream is now running, and we have a few familiar faves on our featured table. Click "Watch LIVE Video" at the top of the page to view the live stream.
Event #3 cards in the air!
Cards are in the air for Event #3 $345 Spread Limit Holdem Knockout. For every player that gets eliminated, a $100 bounty will be awarded.
Unfortunately, we are having technical difficulties with the casino's Internet, so our live video stream is not running for the time being, and updates will be infrequent until the problems are resolved.
Unfortunately, we are having technical difficulties with the casino's Internet, so our live video stream is not running for the time being, and updates will be infrequent until the problems are resolved.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Event #2 $345 6-Handed Spread Limit Hold'em Final Results
2nd - Will Fahmy (San Jose, CA) - $5,810
3rd - Mike Amdal (San Jose, CA) - $3,060
4th - Alan Bittikofer (Hayward, CA) - $2,450
5th - Cuong Nguyen (San Jose, CA) - $2,140
6th - Graham Perry (San Jose, CA) - $1,840
7th - Devon Jackson (San Jose, CA) - $1,360
8th - Lu Wang (Fremont, CA) - $1,360
9th - Lawrence Cruz (San Jose, CA) - $765
10th - Chaw Teng Chng (San Jose, CA) - $765
11th - Jeff Mince (Boulder Creek, CA) - $400
12th - Lenox Baza (San Jose, CA) - $400
Final 5 players agree to a chop
The remaining five players have agreed to a chop. We are still gathering details, but play has halted as the Matt Savage and the tournament staff handles the payouts.
Recent eliminations: Jackson, Perry
Our birthday boy Devon Jackson was eliminated when he was unlucky to pick up pocket queens against his opponent's pocket aces. Jacson's 7th place finish will earn him $1,360.
Next out was Graham Perry from San Jose, CA. Perry's AT failed to hold when his opponent's [8d][6d] rivered a flush. Perry's 6th place finish will earn him $1,840.
Next out was Graham Perry from San Jose, CA. Perry's AT failed to hold when his opponent's [8d][6d] rivered a flush. Perry's 6th place finish will earn him $1,840.
Event #2 - Final table set!
With the elimination of our 8th place finisher, we are now at our 7-handed final table. The remaining players are each guaranteed $1,360. Here are the recent eliminations that got us to the final table:
8th - Lu Wang (Fremont, CA) - $1,360
9th - Lawrence Cruz (San Jose, CA) - $765
8th - Lu Wang (Fremont, CA) - $1,360
9th - Lawrence Cruz (San Jose, CA) - $765
Recent eliminations: Chng, Mince, Baza
We actually lost Bay 101 dealer Lenox Baza from San Jose, CA in 12th place in level 8, but we figured there'd be another elimination shortly. How wrong we were. After an hour of play, we finally lost our 11th place finisher, Jeff Mince from Boulder Creek, CA. They both will receive $400 for their efforts.
As this post was being typed up, we lost our 10th place finisher as well. Chaw Teng Chng from San Jose, CA has won $765. The remaining field will play on as a 5-handed and a 4-handed table until the final table of 7 is reached.
As this post was being typed up, we lost our 10th place finisher as well. Chaw Teng Chng from San Jose, CA has won $765. The remaining field will play on as a 5-handed and a 4-handed table until the final table of 7 is reached.
Event #2 is in the money!
Not only are we officially in the money as well as unofficially in the money! At 15 players left, the players agreed to take $600 off 1st and 2nd place to pay 13th, 14th, and 15th place. "Only in San Jose!" Matt Savage exclaims.
13th - Andrew Pauka (San Jose, CA) - $400
14th - Joe Nguyen (Sunnyvale, CA) - $400
15th - Graham Perry (San Jose, CA) - $400
13th - Andrew Pauka (San Jose, CA) - $400
14th - Joe Nguyen (Sunnyvale, CA) - $400
15th - Graham Perry (San Jose, CA) - $400
Level 10 update
We're midway through level 10, which is 500/1k blinds. 16 players remain, with 12 players making the money. The average chip stack is 31,875. Here's a picture from our featured table that is streaming live now.
Players return from break
Players are back from break and are now playing 300/500 blinds. Only 35 players remain, which means there are 6 tables in play. Make sure you watch our live feed by clicking on "Watch LIVE Video" on the top of the page.
Event #2 Prizepool & payouts
Event #2 $345 6-Max Spread Limit Hold'em received 102 players, creating a prize pool of $30,600. Nearly half of the field has already been eliminated as just 57 players remain. Here are the payouts:
1st - $10,250
2nd - $5,810
3rd - $3,060
4th - $2,450
5th - $2,140
6th - $1,840
7th - $1,360
8th - $1,360
9th-10th -$765
11th-12th - $400
1st - $10,250
2nd - $5,810
3rd - $3,060
4th - $2,450
5th - $2,140
6th - $1,840
7th - $1,360
8th - $1,360
9th-10th -$765
11th-12th - $400
Players return from break
Players are back from break and are now playing 100/200 blinds. 10 more alternates are still being seated, so there should be 102 entrants when all is said and done. We were also able to track down the player with the most green on the table, as shown in the picture below:
Players are now on break
Players are now on 10 minute break while the tournament staff colors up the 25 chips. 92 players have now entered this tournament, and we are checking to see if that is the final number.
Blinds have been increased to 50/100
We are now up to 75 players, with alternates being called as seats open up. Players started today's tournament with 5,000 in chips, and they are playing 30 minute rounds until the final table.
Event #2 - Cards in the air, watch live video!
Cards are in the air for the Bay 101 Open Event #2 - $345 6-Max Spread Limit Hold'em. So far 72 players are registered, and registration is still open. You can watch the live stream of our featured table at "Watch LIVE video."
Monday, August 23, 2010
Event #1 $345 Spread Limit Hold'em - Final Results
2nd - Simon Wolffs (Foster City, CA) - $8,850
3rd - Houston Williams (Los Gatos, CA) - $4,430
4th - Rolando Flores (Santa Clara, CA) - $3,440
5th - Allen Bittikofer (Hayward, CA) - $2,950
6th - Liron Redem (Sunnyvale, CA) - $2,460
7th - Matthew Dames (Burlingame, CA) - $1,970
8th - George Ash - $1,480
9th - Victor Hassan - $980
10th - Mike Leonard - $890
13th - "Cigar Mike" Lara - $690
14th - Eric Schafer - $690
15th - Eddy Vaturu - $690
16th - Corinn Ignatieff - $590
17th - James Holstein - $590
18th - John Prentice - $590
19th - Jeff Walsh - $590
Event #1 winner: Jose Basa!
After Rolando Flores was eliminated in 4th place for $3,440 and Houston Williams was eliminated in 3rd place for $4,430, a heads up battle was set between Simon Wolffs and Jose Basa.
In the final hand, Jose Basa moved all in with [Ad][Ts] and was called by Simon Wolffs who held [8d][2s]. The board ran out [4h][Ks][6s][Qc][9c] and Basa's hand held up to win him $16,230 and the title. Wolffs's 2nd place finish will earn him $8,850.
In the final hand, Jose Basa moved all in with [Ad][Ts] and was called by Simon Wolffs who held [8d][2s]. The board ran out [4h][Ks][6s][Qc][9c] and Basa's hand held up to win him $16,230 and the title. Wolffs's 2nd place finish will earn him $8,850.
Down to final 4
We are now down to our final four players. Here are the recent eliminations and payouts after a 7-way deal was struck:
5th - Allen Bittikofer - $2,950
6th - Liron Redem - $2,460
7th - Matthew Dames - $1,970
5th - Allen Bittikofer - $2,950
6th - Liron Redem - $2,460
7th - Matthew Dames - $1,970
YouTube video: Simon Wolffs triples up
Simon Wolffs was all in preflop with [Kh][Th] against a shorter stack's [Qc][Jc] and a larger stack's [Ah][Kd]. When the board ran out [6h][5h][6c][Tc][7h], Wolffs tripled up and is now the chip leader at the final table.
Recent eliminations: Ash, Hassan, Leonard
The 7 remaining players are now on break. When they return, the blinds will be 5k/10k. Here are the recent eliminations:
8th - George Ash - $1,480
9th - Victor Hassan - $980
10th - Mike Leonard - $890
8th - George Ash - $1,480
9th - Victor Hassan - $980
10th - Mike Leonard - $890
YouTube video: Three way all in
We caught an exciting hand on our featured table. Matt Sullivan moved all in for 11,500 and Heather Bautista, next to act, called all in for less. The action folded to Corinn Ignatieff in the big blind who called, having both players covered.
Sullivan - [Kh][Th]
Bautista - [Qd][Jh]
Ignatieff - [Ah][Ks]
The flop came [Js][Qs][Jc] to guarantee Bautista the main pot, and when the turn and river came [5c][Ad], Sullivan won the side pot.
Click here to view the video in HD
Event #1 final table set, now streaming live.
With the elimination of Jean Sheij in 12th place and Matt Lee in 11th place, our final table of 10 is set. Sheij and Lee both receive $840 for their efforts, and the remaining 10 are guaranteed $890. You can watch the stream by clicking on "Watch LIVE video."
Recent eliminations: Lara, Schafer, Vaturu
The blinds have been increased to 3000/6000, and there are 12 players remaining. Here are the recent eliminations:
13th - "Cigar Mike" Lara - $690
14th - Eric Schafer - $690
15th - Eddy Vaturu - $690
13th - "Cigar Mike" Lara - $690
14th - Eric Schafer - $690
15th - Eddy Vaturu - $690
Recent eliminations: Ignatieff, Holstein, Prentice, Walsh
The blinds have been increased to 3000/5000, and there are 15 players remaining. Here are the recent eliminations:
16th - Corinn Ignatieff - $590
17th - James Holstein - $590
18th - John Prentice - $590
19th - Jeff Walsh - $590
16th - Corinn Ignatieff - $590
17th - James Holstein - $590
18th - John Prentice - $590
19th - Jeff Walsh - $590
We are now in the money.
The 19 players remaining decided to make a deal in which 19th place will receive $590 (taken off of 1st place), so all remaining players are now in the money. The field has just returned from break and are now playing 2000/4000 blinds, with only 1k denomination chips in play.
Down to 27 players
The tournament has reached the final 27 players, and tournament director Matt Savage has redrawn all remaining players for new seats. Blinds are 1000/2000 for another nine minutes.
The redraw also means that there will be some new faces on our live video feed, so click on "Watch LIVE Video" to see the action.
The redraw also means that there will be some new faces on our live video feed, so click on "Watch LIVE Video" to see the action.
Big stacks in the field
After walking the room, we believe we have found our chip leader, Russ Kishi. He currently sits on a stack of approximately 65,000 chips.
Event #1 Prizepool & payouts
The total number of entrants for Event #1 $345 Spread Limit Hold'em is 164 players, creating a prize pool of $49,200. Here are the payouts:
1st - $16,230
2nd - $8,850
3rd - $4,430
4th - $3,440
5th - $2,950
6th - $2,460
7th - $1,970
8th - $1,480
9th - $980
10th - $890
11th-12th - $840
13th-15th - $690
16th-18th - $590
1st - $16,230
2nd - $8,850
3rd - $4,430
4th - $3,440
5th - $2,950
6th - $2,460
7th - $1,970
8th - $1,480
9th - $980
10th - $890
11th-12th - $840
13th-15th - $690
16th-18th - $590
Blinds have been increased to 300/600.
We are now playing level 8, which is 300/600 blinds. 55 players remain, and the average stack is just over 14k.
Players are back from their first break
Player are back from their first break, and they are now playing level 4. Blinds are now 100-200 and spread limits are now 200-8000. 123 players remain in the field.
Event #1 SOLD OUT!
We are now almost halfway through level 2 in the Bay 101 Open Event #1. This $345 Spread Limit Hold'em tournament is now sold out at 160 players. If you didn't make it in, there's still 7 more events to play -- click "Schedule" on the top of www.Bay101Live.com to view the events. You can also watch live video of our featured table by clicking on "Watch LIVE Video." Don't forget to follow @Bay101Casino for updates throughout the Bay 101 Open!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
2010 Shooting Stars Final Results
$10,000 SHOOTING STAR CHAMPIONSHIP
ENTRIES: 333
PRIZE POOL: $3,163,500
ENTRIES: 333
PRIZE POOL: $3,163,500
| PLACE | FIRST | LAST | PRIZE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLean | Karr | $878,500 including $25k WPT seat |
| 2 | Andy | Seth | $521,200 |
| 3 | Daniel | O'Brien | $292,800 |
| 4 | Hassan | Habib | $234,300 |
| 5 | Matt | Keikoan | $175,700 |
| 6 | Phil | Hellmuth | $117,000 |
| 7 | Elon | Diamond | $58,600 |
| 8 | Scotty | Nguyen | $58,600 |
| 9 | Brian | Rast | $38,000 |
| 10 | Dave | Forster | $38,000 |
| 11 | John | Cernuto | $29,300 |
| 12 | Dave | Gamon | $29,300 |
| 13 | Nick | Schulman | $23,400 |
| 14 | Chau | Giang | $23,400 |
| 15 | Joseph | Elpayaa | $23,400 |
| 16 | Timothy | McDermott | $23,400 |
| 17 | Lars | Elmore | $23,400 |
| 18 | Faraz | Jaka | $23,400 |
| 19 | Vanna | Tea | $20,500 |
| 20 | John | Monnette | $20,500 |
| 21 | Jonathan | Tamayo | $20,500 |
| 22 | Johnathan | Little | $20,500 |
| 23 | Taylor | Raines | $20,500 |
| 24 | Thomas | Marchese | $20,500 |
| 25 | Thuy | Phan | $17,600 |
| 26 | Ted | Jivkov | $17,600 |
| 27 | Kfir | Nahum | $17,600 |
| 28 | Chris | Wallace | $17,600 |
| 29 | Omar | Mehmood | $17,600 |
| 30 | Richard | Harroch | $17,600 |
| 31 | George | Ash | $14,700 |
| 32 | Mark | Ketteringham | $14,700 |
| 33 | Byron | Davenport | $14,700 |
| 34 | Steve | Gross | $14,700 |
| 35 | Mohsin | Charania | $14,700 |
| 36 | Loi | Lam | $14,700 |
YouTube video: Mclean Karr winners interview
Mclean Karr, winner of the 2010 Bay 101 Shooting Stars tournament, is interviewed by tournament director Matt Savage
Friday, March 12, 2010
Andy Seth doubles up through Mclean Karr
Three handed, Andy Seth raises from the button, and Mclean Karr reraises from the small blind. Dan O'Brien folds the big blind, and Seth moves all in. Karr makes the call, showing pocket sevens against the pocket tens of Seth. By the turn, Karr is drawing to a straight to knock out Seth, but the [2s] on the river sends the pot to Seth and knocks Karr's chip stack down a bit.
Dan O'Brien doubles up
Dan O'Brien was all in holding pocket jacks against the pocket treys of Andy Seth. No trey materialized on the board and Dan O'Brien has doubled up.
Blinds have been increased to 15k/30k with a 5k ante.
We are now racing off the 1k chips and when completed, we will be playing 15k/30k blinds with a 5k ante.
Matt Keikoan - 5th Place - $175,700
Matt Keikoan moved all in under the gun with [Ad][7c] and is called by Andy Seth in the big blind, holding [9h][9c]. Keikoan makes a pair of aces the river when the board falls [8c][6c][4s][Tc][Ac], but Seth's [9c] plays to make a flush an eliminate Keikoan in 5th place.
Updated chip counts
We are back from break and are playing again. There are 10 minutes left in the level, and then the 1,000 chips come off the table and we go to 15k/30k with a 5k ante. Here are updated chip counts:
Mclean Karr 2,474,000
Dan O'Brien 2,228,000
Hasan Habib 884,000
Andy Seth 790,000
Matt Keikoan 288,000
Mclean Karr 2,474,000
Dan O'Brien 2,228,000
Hasan Habib 884,000
Andy Seth 790,000
Matt Keikoan 288,000
YouTube video: Kings beats aces with 10 players left
Dave Forster was unlucky enough to pick up K♥K♣ against the A♠A♥ of Matt Keikoan, but got pretty lucky when the flop fell K♦8♥5♥. The board failed to materialize an ace when the turn and river fell 4♠J♠, and Forster doubled up to over 700,000.
YouTube video: Elon Diamond elimination hand
Elon Diamond was all in preflop holding A♦Q♠ against Andy Seth's Q♦Q♣. The board of T♦9♦6♣6♥8♠ brought no help for Diamond, and he will be our 7th place finisher.
YouTube video: Eugene Katchalov (Day 1B chip leader) interview
Eugene Katchalov, our Day 1B chip leader, is interviewed by tournament director Matt Savage after the conclusion of the day
Updated chip counts
McLean Karr - 2,245,000
Daniel O'Brien - 1,942,000
Andy Seth - 1,516,000
Hassan Habib - 534,000
Matt Keikoan - 427,000
Daniel O'Brien - 1,942,000
Andy Seth - 1,516,000
Hassan Habib - 534,000
Matt Keikoan - 427,000
Dan O'Brien doubles up
Dan O'Brien is all in preflop holding [As][Qs] against Andy Seth's [Js][Jc]. O'Brien needed help when the flop fell [Td][9d][7c], and he got it when the turn fell the [Qh]. Now Seth was needing help in the form of a jack or an eight, but the river was the [Ts] and O'Brien doubled up with his two pair.
Updated chip counts
Andy Seth - 2,964,000
Mclean Karr - 1,712,000
Dan O'Brien - 866,000
Matt Keikoan - 691,000
Hasan Habib - 431,000
Mclean Karr - 1,712,000
Dan O'Brien - 866,000
Matt Keikoan - 691,000
Hasan Habib - 431,000
Phil Hellmuth - 6th Place - $117,000
Preflop, Andy Seth raised and Phil Hellmuth reraised, and then Seth moved all in. Hellmuth made the call and showed [Qs][Qd], while Seth showed [Ac][Jc]. The flop was [Kd][6s][5s], but the [Th] on the turn gave Seth a gutshot straight draw as well as an overcard. The crowd went wild when the [Ah] hit the river, and Hellmuth was sent to the rail early in 6th place.