Redraw for the Final Two Tables of the Main Event

There are now only 18 players remaining. We are currently redrawing for seats at the final two tables.

When play resumes, the blinds will be 10,000-20,000 with a 2,000 ante.

$1,650 NLHE Results: $4,143 for 21st-30th

21st - Sean O'Halleran
22nd - Bradley Hood
23rd - Kevin Ye
24th - David Paredes
25th - Mike Meskin
26th - John Matson
27th - Brian Lesser
28th - Michael Orgettas
29th - Jayme Parro
30th - Gerald Riley

Break Time in the Mega Stack Main Event

The 24 remaining players are now on a 10-minute break. When they return, the blinds will be increased to 8,000-16,000 with a 2,000 ante.

The average chip stack is now just over 533,000.

Play will continue tonight until midnight or the final table, whichever comes first.

$1,650 NLHE Results: $3,817 for 31st-35th

31st - Christopher Garrity
32nd - Robert Ward
33rd - Morgan Litwin
34th - Nicholas Laouette
35th - Steven Fiorentini

YouTube video: Bernard Lee Talks about the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge

Foxwoods Poker Room Spokesperson Bernard Lee talks to Jay "WhoJedi" Newnum about the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge and the upcoming World Poker Finals.

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The Bubble Bursts at the Mega Stack Main Event

The 36th place players was just eliminated and all players are now guaranteed at least $3,817.

Play is scheduled to continue tonight until midnight or the final table, whichever comes first.

Play Resumes on Day Two of the Mega Stack Main Event.

The 36 remaining players have returned from dinner break and cards are back in the air.

The blinds are now 5,000-10,000 with a 1,000 ante.

Top 35 finish in the money.

DInner Break at the Foxwoods Mega Stack Main Event

The 36 players are now on a one-hour and ten-minute dinner break.

Top 35 players will finish in the money.

On the Bubble in the Foxwoods Mega Stack Main Event

We are down to the final three tables in the $1,650 NLHE Mega Stack Main Event.

There are 36 players remaining with top 35 spots finishing in the money.

40 Players Remaining

We are now approaching the money bubble as there are 40 players remaining with top 35 finishing in the money.

YouTube video: Darvin Moon talks to Jay "WhoJedi" Newnum at Foxwoods

2009 WSOP Main Event Runner-Up Darvin Moon talks to Jay "WhoJedi" Newnum on Day Two of the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.

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Vinny Pahuja Eliminated

Vinny Pahuja has been eliminated on Day Two of the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.

There are now 44 players remaining and the blinds have been increased to 3,000-6,000 with a 500 ante.

Dan "The Man" Suied Surges to the Chip Lead

Early on Day Two action at the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge Main Event, Dan "The Man" Suied was all in with pocket threes against his opponent's pocket aces. He was walking away from the table when he spiked a three to stay alive.

Since that point, Suied has been a one-man wrecking crew. He has eliminated a number of players and built his stack up to over 1,000,000 chips.

There are now 47 players remaining and the chip average is just above 272,000.

The top 35 spots will finish in the money.

Chris McCormack Eliminated on Day Two Action

Chris McCormack is one of our early casualties here on Day Two of the $1,650 NLHE Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.

Blind Increase with 54 Players Remaining

Our apologies, we have had some techincal difficulties but are back up and running.

There are now only 54 players remaining and the blinds have been increased to 2,500-5,000 with a 400 ante.

The average chip stack is now just over 237,000.

Mega Stack Host Jonathan Duhamel Eliminated

A short-stacked Jonathan Duhamel moved all in from early position and was called by David Felger on the button. They turned over:

Duhamel [6h][5h]
Felger [Kd][Kc]

The board bricked out for the 2010 WSOP Main Event Final Table chip leader and he was eliminated from the tournament.

Thanks again to Jonathan, Chris Moneymaker and Darvin Moon for co-hosting this great Mega Stack Challenge event.

Best of luck to Jonathan Duhamel in November as he looks to win the WSOP Main Event!

Play Resumes on Day Two of the Mega Stack Main Event.

Cards are back in the air for our 98 remaining players on Day Two of the $1,650 NLHE Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.

The blinds are starting at 1,500-3,000 with 300 ante.

All levels are one hour in length now.

Play Concludes for the Day with 98 Remaining

Day One of the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge Main Event has come to an end with 98 players remaining. Top 35 will finish in the money.

Mega Stack Host and 2010 WSOP Main Event Final Table chip leader Jonathan Duhamel ended the day with 66,500.

Play will resume at noon tomorrow in the Foxwoods Poker Room.

Thanks for watching and have a great night!!!

Photos: Foxwoods Mega Stack Main Event

left: Jonathan Duhamel, right: Chris McCormack


left: Ronnie Bardah, right: Nick Frangos


left: Eric Siegel, right: Vinny Pahuja


left: Will Failla, right: Ralph Macri

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 the day.

There are now 113 players remaining.