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Monday, May 31, 2010
Memorial Day Tournaments!!!
Good luck to all the players in our $400 Memorial Day Special Tournament!!!
If you weren't able to make this morning's tournament, don't forget we have a $230 NLHE event tonight at 6pm.
If you weren't able to make this morning's tournament, don't forget we have a $230 NLHE event tonight at 6pm.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Two Daily Tournaments Now Deep Stack Events!!!
The Wednesday $240 No-Limit Bounty and Friday $340 No-Limit tournaments are now Deep Stack events.
The starting chip stacks will be increased to 15,000 on Wednesday and 20,000 on Friday!!!
The starting chip stacks will be increased to 15,000 on Wednesday and 20,000 on Friday!!!
Monday, May 17, 2010
"Big Willy" Santiago Crowned Mega Stack Champion ($58,475)
The heads-up deal between Willy Santiago and Brett Taylor awarded Santiago with $58,475 and the trophy.
"Big Willy" Santiago is officially your champion of the 2010 May Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
Congratulations to all of our players and winners!!!
"Big Willy" Santiago is officially your champion of the 2010 May Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
Congratulations to all of our players and winners!!!
Brett Taylor Takes 2nd Place ($42,769)
As soon as Willy Santiago and Brett Taylor got heads-up, a deal was made that awarded Taylor 2nd place and $42,769,
Peter Campo Eliminated in 3rd Place ($22,795)
Peter Campo raised from the button to 120K and Willy Santiago called from the big blind. The flop came down [Qh][5d][2d] and Santiago checked. Campo bet 150K and Santiago moved all in. Campo thought for a few minutes before making the call. They turned over:
Campo [8d][8h]
Santiago [Kh][Qs]
Santiago took the lead on the flop with a pair of queens. The [Js] on the turn and [7s] on the river did not improve Campo's hand and he was eliminated in 3rd place.
Blind Increase with 3 Players Remaining
Tournament officials are coloring up the orange 1K chips.
The blinds are being increased to 20K-40K with a 5K ante.
The blinds are being increased to 20K-40K with a 5K ante.
Oleg Potseluev Eliminated in 4th Place ($19,400)
Wilfredo Santiago raised to 65K preflop and Oleg Potseluev moved all in for around 400K more. Santiago made the call and they turned over:
Santiago [Tc][Td]
Potseluev [Ah][Qs]
The board ran out [Jc][5c][5s][4s][7c] and Santiago's tens held up to win the pot and eliminate Potseluev in 4th place.
Vinny Lambiase Eliminated in 5th Place ($16,661)
Vinny Lambiase raised to 80K from the small blind and Brett Taylor called from the big blind. The flop came [8c][4c][2c] and Lambiase fired 150K. Taylor put him all in and Lambiase mase the call. They turned over:
Lambiase [4d][4s]
Taylor [Ac][Qh]
Lambiase had flopped a set of fours but Taylor had the nut flush draw. The turn was the [6c], giving Taylor the flush and the lead.
The [3h] on the river was no help to Lambiase and he was eliminated from the tournament in 5th place.
Break Time with 5 Players Remaining.
The remaining five players are now on a 10-minute break.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 15K-30K with a 4K ante.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 15K-30K with a 4K ante.
Michael Woods Eliminated in 6th Place ($13,580)
After being crippled in a huge hand by Wilfredo Santiago, Michael Woods was just eliminated from the tournament after getting all in with [8s][7s] against the [5d][5h].
The board ran out [Ad][Kh][Js][9h][2d] and Woods was eliminated from the tournament in 6th place.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Kevin Murray Eliminated in 7th Place ($10,792)
Kevin Murray moved all in preflop for his last 253K and was called by Brett Taylor in the big blind. They turned over:
Murray [Kd][Th]
Taylor [Ah][Qh]
The board came [Js][3s][2d][8s][2c] and Taylor won the pot, eliminating Murray from the tournament.
Kevin Murray had been crippled down to 12,000 in chips just a level and a half earlier. He made an amazing comeback to get back to over 400,000 entering the final table.
Break Time with 7 Players Remaining.
The final seven players are now on a 10-minute break.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 10K-20K with a 2K ante.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 10K-20K with a 2K ante.
Blind Increase with 7 Players Remaining
The blinds at the final table have been increased to 8K-16K with a 1K ante.
Ray Hicks Eliminated in 8th Place ($8,123)
Wilfredo Santiago, Michael Woods and Ray Hicks get all in preflop with Santiago being the short stack and Woods having both players covered. They turned over:
Santiago [8h][8s]
Woods [Ad][Kd]
Hicks [Kc][Kh]
The flop came [Ah][Tc][5h] and Woods took a huge lead in the pot after pairing his ace.
However, the turn came the [8d], giving Santiago a set of eights and the lead in the main pot.
The river was the [Qh] and Santiago tripled up to over one million chips.
Woods won the side pot, eliminating Hicks, and putting his stack at just over 1.3 million.
Andrea Gabriello Eliminated in 9th Place ($5,583)
Andrea Gabriello, Peter Campo and Ray Hicks got all in preflop with Gabriello the short stack and Campo having both players covered. They showed:
Gabriello [Tc][Td]
Campo [Kh][Ks]
Hicks [Ah][As]
The board ran out [Jd][6s][3c][Jh][5c] and Hicks won both the main and side pot with his pair of aces. Gabriello was eliminated from the tournament in 9th place.
Gabriello [Tc][Td]
Campo [Kh][Ks]
Hicks [Ah][As]
The board ran out [Jd][6s][3c][Jh][5c] and Hicks won both the main and side pot with his pair of aces. Gabriello was eliminated from the tournament in 9th place.
Michael Huguenot Eliminated in 10th Place ($4,607)
Michael Huguenot has been eliminated from the final table in 10th place.
Final Table Players and Chip Counts
We are down to the final table of ten in the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event. Below are the final table chip counts by seating assignment:
1. Wilfredo Santiago 526,000
2. Michael Huguenot 290,000
3. Andrea Gabriello 255,000
4. Kevin Murray 425,000
5. Peter Campo 1,357,000
6. Michael Woods 1,060,000
7. Ray Hicks 551,000
8. Oleg Potseluev 1,250,000
9. Vinny Lambiase 394,000
10. Brett Taylor 574,000
1. Wilfredo Santiago 526,000
2. Michael Huguenot 290,000
3. Andrea Gabriello 255,000
4. Kevin Murray 425,000
5. Peter Campo 1,357,000
6. Michael Woods 1,060,000
7. Ray Hicks 551,000
8. Oleg Potseluev 1,250,000
9. Vinny Lambiase 394,000
10. Brett Taylor 574,000
Foxwoods Mega Stack Results 14th-11th
The following players finished 14th through 11th at the Foxwoods May Mega Stack Main Event:
14th - Kent Bowley
13th - Ross Santos
12th - Frank Cieri
11th - Irving Pimentel
14th - Kent Bowley
13th - Ross Santos
12th - Frank Cieri
11th - Irving Pimentel
Play Resumes at the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge
The 14 remaining players have returned from dinner break.
The blinds have been increased to 5K-10K with a 1K ante.
The blinds have been increased to 5K-10K with a 1K ante.
Foxwoods Mega Stack Results 20th-15th
The following players have been eliminated since we reached the money:
20th - Luis Vazquez
19th - Radhames Vargas
18th - Robert Ricciuti
17th - David Hickman
16th - David Stevens
15th - John Ruddy
20th - Luis Vazquez
19th - Radhames Vargas
18th - Robert Ricciuti
17th - David Hickman
16th - David Stevens
15th - John Ruddy
Dinner Break with 14 Players Remaining
The 14 remaining players are now on dinner break until 7PM.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 5K-10K with a 1K ante.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 5K-10K with a 1K ante.
Defending Champ Luis Vazquez Eliminated
2010 Foxwoods Poker Classic Main Event Champion and defending Mega Stack Challenge Champion Luis Vazquez has been eliminated from the main event in 20th place.
Shortly after Vazquez was eliminated, Radhames Vargas was knocked out in 19th place.
They both take home $3,637 for their finishes.
In the Money at the Foxwoods Poker Mega Stack
We are officially in the money with only 20 of the original 166 players remaining.
All players are now guaranteed at least $3,637.
All players are now guaranteed at least $3,637.
Bubble Time at the Mega Stack Challenge
With 21 players remaining and top 20 spots finishing in the money, we are officially on the money bubble in the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
Break Time and Color Up with 24 Players Remaining
The final 24 players are currently on a 10-minute break.
Tournament officials are coloring up the yellow 100 chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 3K-6K with a 500 ante.
Tournament officials are coloring up the yellow 100 chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 3K-6K with a 500 ante.
Final Three Tables of the Mega Stack Challenge
With 27 players remaining, we are down to the final three tables of the 2010 May Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
The final 20 players will finish in the money.
The final 20 players will finish in the money.
Break Time with 29 Players Remaining.
The final 29 players in the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event are now on a 10-minute break.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 2,500-5,000 with a 400 ante.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 2,500-5,000 with a 400 ante.
Kevin Schaffel Eliminated by Luis Vazquez
Luis Vazquez raised from the button to 8K preflop and Kevin Schaffel reraised from the big blind to 24K. Vazquez made the call and the flop came [Ks][7c][6s].
Schaffel led out for 40K and Vazquez moved all in. Schaffel immediately made the call and they turned over:
Schaffel [Ac][Kc]
Vazquez [Kh][3s]
Vazquez announced "Nice hand" and started to count out his chip to send Schaffel's way as the turn came out the [Js].
It wasn't until about four second after the [5s] hit the river did anyone at the table realize that Vazquez had hit a flush to take the pot.
Schaffel, who is serving as host of the Mega Stack Challenge, shook Vazquez's hand and presented him with a hat and shirt before leaving the tournament area.
Welcome to the Table Mr. Vazquez...
Play started at noon today, but Luis Vazquez was late and just sat down at his table.
The first hand he is dealt, he picks up pocket aces and knocks out a short stacked opponent hold A-10,
We are down to 41 players.
The first hand he is dealt, he picks up pocket aces and knocks out a short stacked opponent hold A-10,
We are down to 41 players.
Cards Back in the Air at Foxwoods
Cards are in the air on day two of the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
There are 47 players remaining and the blinds are starting at 1,500-3,000 with 300 ante.
There are 47 players remaining and the blinds are starting at 1,500-3,000 with 300 ante.
YouTube video: Dennis Phillips Elimination Hand - Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge
Dennis Phillips is all in after the river and the decision is on his opponent, who tanks for several minutes before calling the clock on himself...
Play Concludes for the Day with 47 Remaining
Play has concluded on day one of the $1,650 Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge. Play will resume at noon tomorrow in the poker room.
Some notable end of day chip counts:
Michael Woods - 358,900
Steve Buckley - 348,600
Kevin Schaffel - 146,000
Luis Vazquez - 136,900
Kyle Loman - 39,500
Some notable end of day chip counts:
Michael Woods - 358,900
Steve Buckley - 348,600
Kevin Schaffel - 146,000
Luis Vazquez - 136,900
Kyle Loman - 39,500
Kevin Schaffel Triples Up
Kevin Schaffel was all in preflop against Kyle Loman and Steve Buckley. The flop came [Kc][4s][2s]. Loman and Buckley got all their chips in and the players turned over:
Schaffel [Ad][Ah]
Loman [Ks][Qs]
Buckley [As][Kh]
Schaffel had the lead with his pair of aces and Buckley was ahead in the side pot with a pair of kings with an ace kicker. However, Loman had the flush draw and two pair redraw with two cards to come.
The turn was the [7d] and the river came the [Th]. Loman missed his draw and doubled Buckley up to over 350,000. Loman was left with around 40,000.
Schaffel won the main pot and tripled up to around 150,000.
50 Players Remaining at the Mega Stack Main Event
With just under 30 minutes left to play in the final left of the day, we are down to the final 50 players.
Final Level of the Day
The blinds have been increased to 1,200-2,400 with a 300 ante.
This will be the final level of play today.
This will be the final level of play today.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Dennis Phillips Eliminated from the Mega Stack
Dennis Phillips has been eliminated from the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
He gave his opponent a shirt and hat before leaving the table.
The video of the elimination hand will be posted shortly.
Break Time with 62 Players Remaining
The remaining 62 players are now on a 10-minute break.
When they return, the blind will be increased to 1K-2K with a 200 ante.
When they return, the blind will be increased to 1K-2K with a 200 ante.
Blind Increase with 73 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 800-1,600 with a 200 ante.
Bernard Lee Eliminated From the Mega Stack
Bernard Lee was just eliminated from the Mega Stack Challenge when his A-Q could not improve against his opponent's A-K after getting all the chips in the middle on an ace high flop.
Sick, Sick Call by Luis Vazquez
On a board of [Kc]7x3x, Luis Vazquez's opponent bet out 4,200. Vazquez made the call and the turn was the [9c].
This time, his opponent led out for 8,000. Again, Vazquez made the call.
The river came the [3c] and his opponent went into the tank. After a few moments, he moved all in for his last 40,000.
Vazquez studied the other player for a minute before tossing eight black 5,000 chips into the middle.
His opponent said, "You win." and tabled J-10 off suit for jack high.
Vazquez flipped up A-J for ace high and raked in a pot that boosted his stack to well over 200,000.
Kevin Schaffel Doubles Up to Over 100K
Kevin Schaffel just doubled up to over 100K when he got all of his chips in the middle with A-Q against his opponent's 8-6.
An eight hit the flop but so did an ace and Schaffel's pair of aces held up.
Break Time with 83 Players Remaining
The players are currently on a 10-minute break.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 600-1,200 with a 100 ante.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 600-1,200 with a 100 ante.
Evening Chip Counts at the Foxwoods Mega Stack
Some notable chip counts include:
Charlotte Chabot - 151,000
Luiz Vazquez - 133,000
Kevin Schaffel - 75,000
Bernard Lee - 63,000
Spiro Mitrokostas - 61,000
Dennis Phillips - 60,000
Kyle Loman - 53,000
Charlotte Chabot - 151,000
Luiz Vazquez - 133,000
Kevin Schaffel - 75,000
Bernard Lee - 63,000
Spiro Mitrokostas - 61,000
Dennis Phillips - 60,000
Kyle Loman - 53,000
Blind Increase with 102 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 500-1,000 with a 100 ante.
Play Resumes at the Mega Stack Challenge
Players have returned from dinner break and the blinds have been raised to 400-800 with a 100 ante.
Dinner Break of the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event
The 116 remaining players in the Mega Stack Main Event are now on dinner break until 7:30PM.
Blind Increase with 125 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 300-600 with a 75 ante.
There are approximately 125 players remaining.
There are approximately 125 players remaining.
YouTube video: Kevin Schaffel Talks WSOP and the Foxwoods Mega Stacks
Kevin Schaffel, who finished 8th in last years WSOP Main Event, talks to Jay "WhoJedi" Newnum about the upcoming World Series of Poker and his action at the May Mega Stack Challenge at Foxwoods Resort and Casino.
Break Time with 143 Players Remaining
The 143 remaining players are currently on a 10-minute break.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 250-500 with a 50 ante.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 250-500 with a 50 ante.
Scott Blake Eliminated
Scott Blake, who made a deep run in the $560 Mega Stack Challenge event, has just been eliminated on day one action.
A short-stacked Blake got all his chips in the middle with [Jc][9c] on a board of [Ts][8c][6c] against an opponent holding pocket eights.
The turn was the [Th], giving his opponent the full house and a meaningless [Ad] fell on the river.
Photos: Mega Stack Challenge Main Event Day 1
left: Dennis Phillips, right: Bernard Lee
left: Luis Vazquez, right: Charlotte Chabot
left: Kevin Schaffel, right: Kyle Loman
left: Paul Harris, right: Spiro Mitrokostas
Mega Stack Main Event Final Number and Payouts
We had a total of 166 players in the $1,650 NLHE Mega Stack Main Event. The top 20 places will finish in the money.
The payout structure is as follows:
1st - $65,475
2nd - $35,769
3rd - $22,795
4th - $19,400
5th - $16,661
6th - $13,580
7th - $10,792
8th - $8,123
9th - $5,583
10th-12th - $4,607
13th-15th - $4,122
16th-20th - $3,637
The payout structure is as follows:
1st - $65,475
2nd - $35,769
3rd - $22,795
4th - $19,400
5th - $16,661
6th - $13,580
7th - $10,792
8th - $8,123
9th - $5,583
10th-12th - $4,607
13th-15th - $4,122
16th-20th - $3,637
Blind Increase with 152 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 200-400 with a 50 ante.
There are approximately 152 players remaining.
There are approximately 152 players remaining.
Early Chip Counts at the Mega Stack Challenge
Some notable chip counts early on in today's action include:
Luiz Vazquez - 95,000
Spiro Mitrokostas - 64,000
Bernard Lee - 53,500
Kyle Loman - 46,000
Charlotte Chabot - 43,000
Paul Harris - 34,800
Dennis Phillips - 22,900
Kevin Schaffel - 21,000
Luiz Vazquez - 95,000
Spiro Mitrokostas - 64,000
Bernard Lee - 53,500
Kyle Loman - 46,000
Charlotte Chabot - 43,000
Paul Harris - 34,800
Dennis Phillips - 22,900
Kevin Schaffel - 21,000
Break Time
The players are currently on a 10-minute break.
When play resumes, the blinds will be 150-300 with a 25 ante.
When play resumes, the blinds will be 150-300 with a 25 ante.
Blind Increase
The blinds have been increased to 100-200 with a 25 ante.
Registration is open through the end of this level.
Registration is open through the end of this level.
Foxwoods Poker Classic Champion Luis Vazquez
2010 Foxwoods Poker Classic Main Event Champion Luis Vazquez has joined the field in today's Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
Foxwoods Mega Stack Hosts Dennis Phillips and Kevin Schaffel
left: Dennis Phillips, right: Kevin Schaffel
2008 WSOP 3rd place finisher Dennis Phillips and 2009 WSOP 8th place finishers Kevin Schaffel are serving as hosts for the 2010 May Mega Stack Challenge here at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino.
Both are in the field for today's Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
Break Time at the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event
The players are currently on a 10-minute break.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 100-200.
Registration is still open for today's event.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 100-200.
Registration is still open for today's event.
YouTube video: Schaffel Up and Deal at the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge
2009 WSOP 8th place finisher Kevin Schaffel gets play started on day one of the 2010 May Mega Stack Challenge Main Event at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino.
Foxwoods Mega Stack Main Event is Underway!
Cards are in the air here at Foxwoods!
Registration will remain open for the first few levels.
Registration will remain open for the first few levels.
Mega Stack Challenge Main Event About to Kick Off
The $1,650 NLHE Main Event of the 2010 May Mega Stack Challenge is about to get underway.
Players will start with 40,000 in chips and the blinds will be 50 minutes on day one, 60 minutes on days two and three.
Players will start with 40,000 in chips and the blinds will be 50 minutes on day one, 60 minutes on days two and three.
Chris Ganias Crowned $560 Mega Stack Champion ($44,527)
$560 Mega Stack Challenge Champion Chris Ganias
Runner-up Alexi Lammi
Third Place Finisher Glenn McCaffrey
When we reached three-handed play, a deal was made with Chris Ganias receiving $44,527 and the victory, Alexi Lammi credited for second place and $25,137 and Glenn McCaffrey third place and $25,137.
Congratulations to Chris Ganias, champion of the $560 Mega Stack Challenge at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino.
Stay tuned tomorrow for coverage of the 2010 May Mega Stack Challenge Main Event starting at 11AM.
Todd Freeman Eliminated in 4th Place ($13,989)
Chris Ganias raised to 175K preflop and Todd Freeman moved all in for his last 530K. Ganias made the call and they turned over:
Ganias [Ac][3c]
Freeman [Td][9d]
The board came [Qd][8s][5c][8h][3h] and Ganias won the pot to eliminate Freeman in fourth place.
James Coghlan Eliminated in 5th Place ($11,975)
James Coghlan moved all in from the small blind for his last 295K and was called by Chris Ganias in the big blind. They turned over:
Coghlan [2c][2s]
Ganias [Ac][Kh]
The board ran out [Ah][Tc][7d][9c][Qs] and Ganias made a pair of aces to win the pot and eliminate Coghlan in 5th place.
Break and Color Up with 5 Players Remaining
The five remaining players are now on a 10-minute break.
Tournament officials are coloring up the 5K chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 30K-60K with a 10K ante.
Tournament officials are coloring up the 5K chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 30K-60K with a 10K ante.
Ryan Batza Eliminated in 6th Place ($9,964)
On a board of [8c][4c][2s], Ryan Batza was all in against Glenn McCaffrey. They showed:
Batza [Ks][8s]
McCaffrey [9c][9s]
The turn was the [Th] and the river came the [Jc]. McCaffrey's nines held up to eliminate Batza in 6th place.
Gary Kreymer Eliminated in 7th Place ($7,950)
Gary Kreymer moved all in for 585K preflop and was called by Glenn McCaffrey. They turned up:
Kreymer [Kh][Jh]
McCaffrey [As][Kc]
The board came [6h][5d][3d][8s][9c] and McCaffrey won the pot and eliminated Kreymer in 7th place.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Frank Melgar Eliminated in 8th Place ($5,938)
Frank Melgar moved all in for his last 90K. Gary Kreymer then moved all in from the button for a total of 235K. Todd Freeman called from the big blind and they turned over:
Melgar [Jd][8h]
Kreymer [Ac][Ad]
Freeman [Kc][Qc]
The board ran out [9d][3d][2h][2d][Td] and Kreymer's makes the nut flush to win the whole pot.
Melgar is eliminated in 8th place.
Attilio Bitondo Eliminated in 9th Place ($3,933)
Glenn McCaffrey raised to 90K and Todd Freeman called. Attilo Bitondo called all in for his last 70K from the button. The flop came [Ts][6h][5c] and McCaffrey led out for 125K. Freeman folded and they turned up:
McCaffrey [Qc][Tc]
Bitondo [Ah][8d]
The turn was the [6d] and the river came the [8h]. McCaffrey won the pot with his pair of tens and eliminated Bitondo in 9th place.
Break and Color Up with 9 Players Remaining
The remaining nine players are now on a 10-minute break.
Tournament officials are coloring up the orange 1K chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 20K-40K with a 5K ante.
Tournament officials are coloring up the orange 1K chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 20K-40K with a 5K ante.
Juan "Majic" Catala Eliminated in 10th Place ($2,637)
Juan Catala shoved all in from the small blind and was called by Glenn McCaffrey in the big blind. They turned over:
Catala [Jh][8c]
McCaffrey [4c][4s]
The board ran out [Qd][7s][5c][6d][Tc] and McCaffrey's four held up to win the pot and eliminate Catala in 10th place.
$560 Foxwoods Mega Stack Final Table Chip Counts
Below are the final table chip counts by seating assignment:
1. Todd Freeman 822,000
2. Attilio Bitondo 1,134,000
3. Ryan Batza 908,000
4. Alexi Lammi 1,014,000
5. James Coghlan 1,511,000
6. Chris Ganias 1,119,000
7. Frank Melgar 241,000
8. Gary Kreymer 619,000
9. Juan "Majic" Catala 350,000
10. Glenn McCaffrey 591,000
1. Todd Freeman 822,000
2. Attilio Bitondo 1,134,000
3. Ryan Batza 908,000
4. Alexi Lammi 1,014,000
5. James Coghlan 1,511,000
6. Chris Ganias 1,119,000
7. Frank Melgar 241,000
8. Gary Kreymer 619,000
9. Juan "Majic" Catala 350,000
10. Glenn McCaffrey 591,000
Paul Harris Eliminated in 11th Place ($2,616)
Talk radio personality Paul Harris has been eliminated in 11th place when his A-5 failed to improve against his opponent's pocket eights.
The remaining ten players are redrawing for seats at the final table.
Break Time with 16 Players Remaining
The 16 remaining players are currently on a 10-minute break.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 12K-24K with a 3K ante.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 12K-24K with a 3K ante.
Play Resumes at the Mega Stack Challenge
Play has resumed at the $560 Mega Stack Challenge event.
The blinds have been increased to 8K-16K with a 2K ante.
The blinds have been increased to 8K-16K with a 2K ante.
Dinner Break of the $560 NLHE Mega Stack
The 19 players remaining in the $560 Mega Stack Challenge are now on a one-hour dinner break.
The Final Two Tables
We are down to our final 20 players in the $560 NLHE Mega Stack Challenge event. Players are currently drawing for seats at the final two tables.
Break and Color Up with 27 Players Remaining
The remaining 27 players are now on a 10-minute break.
Tournament officials are coloring up the purple 500 chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be 5K-10K with a 1K ante.
Tournament officials are coloring up the purple 500 chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be 5K-10K with a 1K ante.
Unbelievable Hand at the $560 Mega Stack...
UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Soeun Soer moved all in preflop for his last 42,000. Ami Sharma then reraised to 100,000. Behind him, Todd Freeman moved all in and Sharma called all in for his last 150,000. They turned over:
Freeman [Kd][Kh]
Sharma [Qd][Qs]
Soer [7c][7h]
The flop came [Ks][8d][3c], giving Freeman a set and a virtual lock on the hand and double elimination.
The turn came the [7s], giving Soer an smaller set and the very slimmest of hopes.
However, the table erupted when Soer hit the [7d] on the river, giving him quads and tripling him up!!!
Freeman took the monster side pot with his kings full and is now over 800,000 chips.
Wow...
YouTube video: The Money Bubble Hand of the $560 Mega Stack Challenge
With 46 players remaining and top 45 spots finishing in the money, the bubble is burst at the Foxwoods $560 Mega Stack Challenge event.
Kevin Schaffel Eliminated in 42nd Place
2009 WSOP Main Event 8th place finisher Kevin Schaffel has been eliminated in 42nd place.
Kevin, along with Dennis Phillips, are serving as hosts to the 2010 May Mega Stack Challenge here at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino.
Blinding Out to the Money...
David Giribaldi ended day one with 91,400 in chips. However, he called this morning and had an emergency that he had to attend to and would not be able to make today's action.
Despite that, Giribaldi has made the money. We are down to 41 players and Giribaldi's stack still has 12,000 worth of chips, which is less than one orbit.
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In the Money!!!
The bubble has burst in the $560 NLHE Mega Stack Challenge. All 45 remaining players are now guaranteed at least $1,006.
The video of the bubble hand will be posted shortly.
The video of the bubble hand will be posted shortly.
Break and Color Up with 49 Players Remaining
The 49 remaining players are currently on a 10-minute break.
Tournament officials are coloring up the 100 chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 3K-6K with a 500 ante.
Tournament officials are coloring up the 100 chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 3K-6K with a 500 ante.
Approaching the Money Bubble
We are now down to our final 49 players with top 45 spots finishing in the money.
Blind Increase with 54 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 2,500-5,000 with a 400 ante.
There are now 54 players left with top 45 finishing in the money.
There are now 54 players left with top 45 finishing in the money.
Ernie Hou's Bad Beats Continue on Day Two
Ernie Hou has had an up and down two days here at the $560 Mega Stack event, taking some of he most brutal beats.
Yesterday, Ernie called a players all in after the turn of a nine high board with J-9. His opponent turned over Q-T and spiked the queen on the river.
He built his stack back up and got another opponent all in with pocket eights against Hou's pocket kings. A king on the flop gave Hou a monster lead. However, his opponent caught runner runner eight eight to make quads.
On the first hand of the day, Hou had yet another opponent all in on a board of K-K-x-x-x. Once again, Hou was on the wrong end as his K-Q lost to his opponent's A-K.
Despite all of those beats, Hou has survived and continues to build his stack with only 60 players remaining.
Cards Back in the Air at Foxwoods
The final 61 players in the $560 NLHE Mega Stack Challenge have taken their seats and cards are in the air.
The blinds are now 2K-4K with 400 ante.
Top 45 players finish in the money and we will play down to a winner today.
The top chip stacks going into today are:
Todd Freeman 563,000
Gary Kreymer 457,000
Alexi Lanni 452,700
The blinds are now 2K-4K with 400 ante.
Top 45 players finish in the money and we will play down to a winner today.
The top chip stacks going into today are:
Todd Freeman 563,000
Gary Kreymer 457,000
Alexi Lanni 452,700
YouTube video: Dennis Phillips $560 Mega Stack Elimination Hand
Dennis Phillips is eliminated from the $560 Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge with less than 100 players remaining.
Play Concludes for the Day
Day one of the $560 NLHE Mega Stack Challenge event has concluded.
There are just over 60 players remaining with top 45 finishing in the money.
Play will resume tomorrow at noon.
Stay tuned to www.FoxwoodsLive.com for all the updates, photos and videos from the Mega Stack Challenge.
There are just over 60 players remaining with top 45 finishing in the money.
Play will resume tomorrow at noon.
Stay tuned to www.FoxwoodsLive.com for all the updates, photos and videos from the Mega Stack Challenge.
Kevin Schaffel Doubles Up to Over 100K
After fighting a short stack for most of the day, Kevin Schaffel got all of his chips in the middle preflop with pocket aces against his opponent's pocket nines. The aces held and Schaffel over now over 100K as we near the end of play on day one.
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