Andrew Lauer Wins Event #1 ($17,475)

Andrew Lauer Wins Event #1 ($17,475)

After recently eliminating Andrew Heckman in 2nd place, Andrew Lauer just won his first World Series of Poker Circuit ring, after taking down Event #1 for $17,475. 

A full recap and winner story will be posted on WSOP.com in the next few hours. 

Event #1: Andrew Heckman Eliminated in 2nd Place ($10,800)

On a board reading [ad][ks][kc], Andrew Heckman shoved all in holding [qc][jd], and Andrew Lauer quickly called holding [ac][8h] for two pair. The [3d] turn and [9d] river did not improve Heckman's hand and he is eliminated in 2nd place, paying $10,800. This was Heckman's first ever Foxwoods tournament, as he just recently turned 21 years old. 

Andrew Heckman Eliminated in 2nd Place ($10,800)

Event #1: Final Two Chip Counts

We are now heads up with the final two players in Event #1.  These two are playing for the $17,475 top prize, a World Series of Poker gold ring, and 50 Casino Champion Points.  (The player earning the most points over the Foxwoods series will win a free seat into the WSOP Global Casino Championship, valued at $10,000 (with a $1,000,000 min. prizepool.)  For more information on the Casino Championship and Points model please see this link.

Andrew Lauer - 1,650,000
Andrew Heckman - 600,000

Event #1: Derrick Beaudreau Eliminated in 3rd Place ($7,864)

Derrick Beaudreau Eliminated in 3rd Place ($7,864)

Derrick Beaudreau is all in holding [ah][kd], and has been called by Andrew Lauer holding [kh][ks].

The flop comes [kc][6s][3c], giving Lauera set of kings.  The [js] turn and [2h] river do not change the hand, and Beaudreau is eliminated in 3rd place, taking home $7,864.

Andrew Lauer - 1,500,000
Derrick Beaudreau- Eliminated in 3rd place, for $7,864

Event #1: John Guerriero Eliminated in 4th Place ($5,808)

 John Guerriero Eliminated in 4th Place ($5,808)

John Guerriero was all in last hand holding [kc][jh], and tripled up when the board ran out [kd][8h][6d][ks][5s].

The next hand he shoves all in holding [7c][7d], and is called by Andrew Lauer holding [jc][jd]. The board runs out [kc][5c][5d][10s][3d], eliminating Guerrieroin 4th place, paying $5,808. 

Event #1: Chris Leong Eliminated in 5th Place ($4,369) By Andrew Heckman

Chris Leong Eliminated in 5th Place ($4,369)

Andrew Heckman raises to 26,000 on the button, and Chris Leong reraises to 66,000 in the small blind. Heckman calls.

The flop comes [kc][5c][4c]. Leong bets 52,000, and Heckman calls.

The turn is the [10d]. Leong shoves all in, and Heckman calls.

Leong: [ac][6h] (ace high flush draw)
Heckman: [8s][8c] (pair of eights)

"Keep it red and low," Heckman says, and the river comes the [5h], eliminating Leong in 5th place.

Andrew Heckman - 1,100,000
Chris Leong - Eliminated in 5th place, for $4,369

Event #1: Marc Polito Eliminated in 6th Place ($3,334)

Marc Polito - 6th Place - $3,334

Level: 21
Blinds: 5,000/10,000
Ante: 1,000

Chris Leong raises to 20,000, and Marc Polito shoves all in on the button for around 100,000. Leong calls, and the players table their hands. 

Polito: [kh][10s]
Leong: [ks][jh]

The flop comes [qc][10c][9s], giving Polito a pair of tens, but also giving Leong a straight for the lead.  Unfortunately for Polito, the [ad] turn and [5s] river do not improve his hand, and he is eliminated in 6th place, taking home $3,334

Event #1: David Pimentel Eliminated in 7th Place ($2,580)

David Pimentel - 7th Place - $2,580

 David Pimentel is all in holding [as][qs], and has been called by Chris Leong holding [ac][7c].
The flop comes [10h][6h][2h], leaving Pimentel in the lead, but that changes when the turn comes the [7s], giving Leong a pair of sevens.  Leong improves to trips when the river comes the [7d], and Pimentel is eliminated in 7th place.

Chris Leong - 500,000
David Pimentel - Eliminated in 7th place, for $2,580

Event #1: Caleb Clarke Eliminated in 8th Place ($2,027)

Caleb Clarke shoves all in for around 125,000 in the hijack, and Derrick Beaudreau reshoves over the top on the button. Both blinds fold, and the players table their hands.

Clarke: [qh][jc]
Beaudrea: [ah][kd]

The board runs out [as][jd][4h][5d][9s], eliminating Clarke in 8th place, paying $2,027.

Derrick Beaudreau - 270,000
Caleb Clarke - Eliminated in 8th place, for $2,027

Schedule For Fri. Aug. 19th WSOP Foxwoods

9am:
$60 No Limit Hold Em

11am: 
Event #15 Flight B, $580 No Limit Hold Em Re-Entry
($500 Buy-in / $80 Entry Fee)
With Re-Entries
Players start with 12,000 in non-value tournament chips
Day 1 is scheduled to pay 15 levels.
Levels 1-12: 30 minutesLevels 13-21: 40 minutes
Levels 22+: 50 minutes
Registration open until the start of level 9
Full structure is available here.
Players who advance to Day 2 will return on Sunday August 21st, at noon Eastern Time

2pm:
$120 Mega Super Satellite  (Win a $580 Voucher)  
10 Seats Guaranteed

5pm: 
Event #15 Flight C, $580 No Limit Hold Em Re-Entry
($500 Buy-in / $80 Entry Fee)
With Re-Entries
Players start with 12,000 in non-value tournament chips
Day 1 is scheduled to pay 15 levels.
Levels 1-12: 30 minutesLevels 13-21: 40 minutes
Levels 22+: 50 minutes
Registration open until the start of level 9
Full structure is available here.
Players who advance to Day 2 will return on Sunday August 21st, at noon Eastern Time

2pm:
$120 Mega Super Satellite  (Win a $580Voucher)  
10 Seats Guaranteed

A full schedule for this WSOP Foxwoods Series is available here.

Event #2 Flight A Concludes - 27 Advance

There were a total of 262 entries in the first of four starting flights.  A total of 27 players bagged up chips for the night, and will return to play Day 2 (along with players bagging in flights B, C, and D) on Sunday at 12:00 pm.

Here is a list of the players from Flight A to make it through:

First Name	Last Name	Chip Count
Baseem	Nsier	289,000
Matthew	Zola	222,500
Jon	Gottlieb	220,000
Billy	Pappas	194,000
Kevin	Garosshen	185,500
Michael	Andrews	176,000
Ray	Downing	155,000
Ronald	McGinnity	151,000
Andres	Benitez	148,500
Andrew	St.Hilaire	130,000
Michael	Policastro	127,000
Eric	Chieffalo	117,500
Bryan	Barrile	110,700
Meng	Lu	103,500
Sean	Miller	100,500
Jim	French	95,500
Ethan	Ruby	93,500
Nilong	Liu	87,000
Roland	Israelashvili	77,500
Johnny	Rodrigues	66,000
Kevin	Balcom	64,500
David	Kurtz	63,000
Shuhua	Wu	49,500
Jason	McAvoy	36,000
David	Monfett	31,500
Laurie	Hilton	27,500
Gary	Medeiros	21,500

Unofficial Final Table of Ten Reached - Day One Play Complete

The floor has decided to stop the clock with 34:51 seconds left in Level 20 (5,000/10,000 blinds with a 1,000 ante), now that the final ten have been reached.  Those ten players have bagged up for the night and will resume play tomorrow at 1:00pm. 

Here is a look at the final ten by seat (including chip counts):

Seat 1: Christopher Leong - 472,000
Seat 2: Phousith Norsavanh - 128,000
Seat 3: Lunick Desrosiers - 73,000
Seat 4: Derrick Beaudreau - 348,000
Seat 5: John Guerruerio - 432,000
Seat 6: Marc Polito - 75,000
Seat 7: Andrew Laver - 106,000
Seat 8: Andrew Heckman - 302,000
Seat 9: David Pimentel - 133,000
Seat 10: Caleb Clarke - 275,000