Event 12: The Final Four Make a Deal, Luis Vazquez Takes the Trophy

Event 12 of the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge was the $300 NLH Big Stack with a $25,000 guarantee. 170 entries created a prize pool of over $44,000 nearly doubling the guarantee.

The final table eliminations were fast and furious and the stacks were getting shallow. When four handed play began the stacks were all nearly even. They began to discuss an adjusted payout deal and it didn't take long before an agreement was made.

The final four players agreed to chop the remaining prize pool evenly and Luis Vavquez takes first and his third Foxwoods Poker title.

This concludes our Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge series blog coverage. Thank you to all the players, dealers and casino staff that made this series another big success.

Luis Vavquez- $6,700
Jay Huang- $6,699
Milton Thomas- $6,699
Azamat Dolda- $6,699

Event 12: Luis Vavquez Takes a Massive Chip Lead

Event 12: $300 NLH Big Stack$25,000 Guaranteed

Level 28: 20,000/40,000/5,000
Total Entries: 170
Players Remaining: 6

Luis Vazquez (pictured) just sent Al Borges to the rail holding pocket eights against the ace queen suited of Borges. The more than 1,500,000 chip pot was shipped to Vazquez and he is now sitting a mountain of chips.

Just six players remain and Vazquez is playing 2,800,000 of the 5,935,000 in play. He will look to finish strong and has his sights set on his third Foxwoods Poker title and the $11,148 first prize.

Event 12: Final Table Set, Ed West Leads

Event 12: $300 NLH Big Stack$25,000 Guaranteed

Level 27: 15,000/30,000/5,000
Total Entries: 170
Players Remaining: 10

The Event 12 final table is now set and it's Ed West (pictured) leading the way with 1,350,000. Azamat Dolda sits in second with 875,000 and Al Borges rounds out the top three with 760,000.

We will pick up all of the live final table action here on the Foxwoods Poker blog. Below is a look at the updated chip counts and seating and what they'll be playing for.

Seat 1. Luis Vazquez- 265,000
Seat 2. Jay Huang- 505,000
Seat 3. Azamat Dolda- 875,000
Seat 4. Ed West- 1,350,000
Seat 5. Omar Agueilera- 250,000
Seat 6. Al McLaughlin- 20,000
Seat 7. Arthur Larson- 500,000
Seat 8. Milton Thomas- 730,000
Seat 9. Charles Hrynewsky- 700,000
Seat 10. Al Borges- 760,000

1. $11,148+Trophy
2. $7,245
3. $4,802
4. $3,602
5. $2,744
6. $2,229
7. $1,801
8. $1,458
9. $1,164
10-12. $814

Event 12: In the Money

Event 12: $300 NLH Big Stack
$25,000 Guaranteed

Level 24: 10,000/20,000/3,000
Total Entries: 170
Players Remaining: 18

A short stacked players moves all in for just over 100,000. It folds to Azamat Dolda (pictured) in the big blind and he makes the call.

Dolda: K♣️2♣️
Opponent: A♦️10♥️

There is a king in the window on the K♠️Q♣️9♥️ and Dolda takes the lead. His opponent picks up a gutshot straight draw along with his over card but the 5♣️ turns and 3♠️ river are no help.

Dolda sends the player to the rail and the remaining 18 Event 12 players are now all in the money and guaranteed at least $685.

Azamat Dolda- 600,000

Event 12 Payouts, $11,148 Up Top

The twelfth and final Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge event is the $300 NLH Big Stack tournament. There are a total of 170 entries creating a prize pool of $44,200.

The final 18 players will all make the money and be guaranteed at least $685. The winner will take home $11,148 and the final Mega Stack Challenge trophy of the series.

Below is the full list of the final Event 12 payouts.

1. $11,148+Trophy
2. $7,245
3. $4,802
4. $3,602
5. $2,744
6. $2,229
7. $1,801
8. $1,458
9. $1,164
10-12. $814
13-15. $728
16-18. $685

Max Hoffman Wins the Main Event ($63,55)

The $1,650 NLH Main Event drew a total of 168 entries creating a prize pool of just over $250,000. When the dust settled Max Hoffman was the last man standing.

Hoffman flew under the radar for much of Day 1 and returned on Day 2 near the bottom of the chip counts with just 56,600. He began to heat up late on Day 2 and when play concluded he was leading the final six players with 1,669,000.

He returned on Day 3 with the chip lead and never relinquished it. Hoffman who is primarily a cash game players had just three reported live tournament cashes on his Hendon Mob before his Main Event victory.

This is his largest career score and he takes home $63,555 along with his first Foxwoods Poker Mega Stack Challenge title.

1. Max Hoffman- $63,555+Trophy
2. Stephen Song- $41,310
3. Anonymous- $27,378
4. Ovi Mihu- $20,532
5. Daniel Marrs- $15,645
6. Frank Passantino- $12,711
7. Tarun Gulati- $10,266
8. Brock Wilson- $8,311
9. John Niceforo- $6,602
10. Soukha Kachittavong- $4,644

Event 10: Stephen Song Eliminated in 2nd Place ($41,310)

Event 10: Main Event
$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry) 

Level 26: 20,000/40,000/5,000
Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 1

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

Stephen Song (pictured) raises to 90,000 and Max Hoffman re-raises to 300,000. With the action back on Song he makes it 725,000 and Hoffman calls.

They see a flop of 8♦️6♦️3♥️ and Hoffman check calls a bet of 475,000 from Song. The turn is the 6♥️ and Hoffman checks to Song who moves all in for 1,100,000.

Hoffman quickly calls turning over 7♣️6♣️ for trip sixes and Song sees the bad news as he tables his Q♦️Q♠️. The 4♠️ hits the river and Song is our Main Event runner up taking home $41,310 for his efforts.

Event 10: Heads Up, Hoffman Leads

Event 10: Main Event
$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry) 

Level 25: 15,000/30,000/5,000
Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 2

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

With the elimination of the anonymous player in third we are now heads up in the Main Event. Max Hoffman is in the lead holding 4,300,000 and Stephen Song is playing 1,565,000.

They are both now guaranteed at least $41,310 and the winner will be taking home $63,555 along with the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge trophy.

Event 10: 3rd Place- Anonymous ($27,378)

Event 10: Main Event
$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry) 

Level 25: 15,000/30,000/5,000
Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 2

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

The anonymous player moves all in for 150,000 and Stephen Song calls from the big blind.

Anonymous: A♣️Q♠️
Song: 5♥️4♦️

"You woke up with ace queen" jokes Song just as the dealer spread the A♥️10♠️2♠️ flop. The player flops an ace but Song picks up a gutshot straight draw.

The turn is the 3♥️ and Song spikes his straight on the turn leaving his opponent drawing dead. The meaningless 4♠️ hits the river and the anonymous player is sent to the rail in 3rd earning $27,378.

Heads up play is now underway between chip leader Max Hoffman and Stephen Song.

Stephen Song- 1,565,000
Anonymous- Eliminated in 3rd Place ($27,378)

Event 10: 4th Place- An Anonymous Player ($20,532) Eliminated by Stephen Song

Event 10: Main Event
$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry) 

Level 25: 15,000/30,000/5,000
Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 3

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

An anonymous player moves all in for 100,000. Stephen Song slides out a stack of 500,000 covering another anonymous player in the big blind who folds.

Song: 9♥️8♥️
Opponent: 6♥️6♠️

The dealer fans the J♠️9♦️3♦️ flop and Song flops a nine to take the lead. The turn 2♥️ and river 8♣️ improve Song to two pair and his opponent is our 4th place Main Event finisher taking home $20,532.

Stephen Song- 1,600,000
Anonymous- Eliminated in 4th Place ($20,532)

Event 10: 5th Place- Daniel Marrs ($15,645)

Event 10: Main Event
$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry) 

Level 25: 15,000/30,000/5,000
Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 4

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

Daniel Marrs who did not return on Day 3 was blinded off. He was able to ladder up one spot to fifth place with the elimination of Frank Passantino in sixth. Marrs will take home $15,645 for his efforts and we are down to the final four.

1. $63,555
2. $41,310
3. $27,378
4. $20,532

Event 10: 6th Place- Frank Passantino ($12,711)

Event 10: Main Event
$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry) 

Level 25: 15,000/30,000/5,000
Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 5

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

The anonymous player limps in and Frank Passantino (pictured) limps in from the button. Max Hoffman raises to 125,000 from the big blind. Passantino calls and they go heads up to the 9♠️6♦️5♣️ flop.

Hoffman continues with a bet of 150,000 and Passantino calls. The turn is the Q♦️ and Hoffman fires out a bet of 250,000. Passantino again calls and the 2♠️ hits the river.

Hoffman checks and Passantino moves all in for just over 900,000. Hoffman makes the call and Passantino shows K♣️7♣️ for just king high.

Hoffman shows A♥️9♥️ to take the pot and Passantino is the first player eliminated from the final table.

Max Hoffman- 3,800,000
Frank Passantino- Eliminated in 6th Place ($12,711)

Event 10: Updated Chip Counts on Break, Hoffman Leads

Event 10: Main Event
$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry) 

End of Level 24: 12,000/24,000/4,000
Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 6

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

The Main Event players are now on a 15 minute color up break. There are still six players remaining and Max Hoffman is leading the way.

Below is an updated look at the updated chip counts and payouts.

Max Hoffman- 2,300,000
Frank Passantino- 1,500,000
Stephen Song- 1,350,000
Anonymous- 695,000
Ovi Mihu- 270,000
Daniel Marrs- 127,000

1. $63,555
2. $41,310
3. $27,378
4. $20,532
5. $15,645
6. $12,711

Event 10: Passantino Doubles Through Hoffman

Event 10: Main Event
$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry) 

Level 24: 12,000/24,000/4,000
Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 6

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

Three players see a flop of 9♦️5♠️4♠️ and Frank Passantino (pictured) leads out with a bet of 65,000 into a main pot of about 200,000. Max Hoffman raises to 200,000 and Stephen Song gets out of the way.

Passantino calls and the dealer burns and turns the 2♠️. Passantino moves all in for about 260,000 and Hoffman makes the call.

"I have nothing" says Passantino turning over his K♠️J♥️ and Hoffman shows Q♣️Q♦️. The river is the 6 ♠️ and Passantino spikes a spade to improve to a king high flush cracking the queens of Hoffman to earn the double up.

Frank Passantino- 920,000
Max Hoffman- 2,675,000

Event 10: Max Hoffman Extending His Chip Lead

Event 10: Main Event
$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry) 

Level 24: 102000/24,000/4,000
Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 6

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

We have yet to lose a player from our Main Event final table after nearly two hours of play. Max Hoffman started Day 3 with the chip lead and continues to add to his stack.

Hoffman is now up to about 2,500,000 and has extended his chip lead as six handed final table play continues.

Event 10: Swapping Chips

Event 10: Main Event
$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry) 

Level 23: 10,000/20,000/3,000
Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 6

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

The pace of the Main Event final table has been a slow one to say the least. After an hour of play the pots have been few and far between. The players continue to swap chips and there has to be a single player eliminated from the final table.

Five handed play still continues and Daniel Marrs' stack is still being blinded off and down to about 450,000.

Event 10: Final Table Play Underway

Event 10: Main Event
$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry) 

Level 23: 10,000/20,000/3,000
Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 6

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

Daniel Marrs 

The Main Event final table play is now back underway here on Day 3. There are just six players remaining but one of this six players Daniel Marrs will not be returning.

We received a phone call this morning that Marrs had a very important matter to deal with and he is unavailable today. His stack will be blinded off and the final five players will battle it out for the $63,555 first prize and the trophy.

You can tune into all of the live action on the livestream link above or catch up to the live updates her on the Foxwoods Poker Blog.

$300 NLH Big Stack $25,000 Guaranteed NLH Event Kicks Off at 11 A.M.

Event 10: Max Hoffman Leads the Final Six

Event 10: Main Event
$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Returning to Level 23: 10,000/20,000/3,000
Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 6

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

Max Hoffman

Day 2 of the $1,650 NLH has come to and end and after 22 levels of play it's Max Hoffman leading the way with 1,669,000.

Stephen Song

Stephen Song is right behind him with 1,261,000 and Frank Passantino rounds out the top three with 1,254,000.

The players will return Monday December 11 at 12 P.M. noon to resume Day 3 play and one lucky winner will take home $63,555 and the trophy.

Below is a look at the Main Event Final table seating assignments and chip counts from our final six.

Seat 1. Empty
Seat 2. Daniel Marrs- 703,000
Seat 3. Anonymous- 624,000
Seat 4. Empy
Seat 5. Frank Passantino- 1,254,000
Seat 6. Ovi Mihu- 358,000
Seat 7. Max Hoffman- 1,669,000
Seat 8. Stephen Song- 1,261,000
Seat 9. Empty
Seat 10. Empty

Event 10: 7th Place- Tarun Gulati ($10,266)

Event 10: Main Event
$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 22: 8,000/16,000/2,000
Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 6

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

Tarun Gulati (pictured) moves all in for his last 174,000 from under the gun. Frank Passantino is next to act and he makes the call. The rest of the table gets out of the way and they turn over the cards.

Gulati: A♥️K♥️
Passantino: K♦️K♣️

It's a cooler for Gulati who asks the dealer for an ace one time. He does not get his wish on the 9♣️7♠️6♥️5♣️5♦️ runout and is our 7th place finisher taking home $10,266.

Frank Passantino- 1,450,000
Tarun Gulati- Eliminated in 7th Place ($10,266)

Event 10: 8th Place- Brock Wilson ($8,311)

Event 10: Main Event
$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 22: 8,000/16,000/2,000
Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 7

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

Max Hoffman raises to 35,000 from late position and Brock Wilson (pictured) re-raises to 75,000 from the button. It folds back to Hoffman who makes it 185,000 and Wilson moves all in for 523,000.

Hoffman goes deep into the tank and after about a minute of thought he tosses out one red chip to signify the call.

Wilson: K♦️K♠️
Hoffman: J♣️J♦️

Wilson is in great shape to double up and the A♣️6♣️2♦️ flop is no threat to his pocket kings. The dealer burns and turns the J♠️ and there's reactions from nearly every player on the table.

Hoffman spikes his set of jacks on the turn to take the lead and improves to a full house on the A♥️ river. Hoffman rakes in the more than one million chip pots and Wilson is sent to the rail in brutal fashion in 8th place earning $8,311 for his efforts.

Max Hoffman- 1,600,000
Brock Wilson- Eliminated in 8th Place ($8,311)

Event 10: 9th Place- John Niceforo ($6,602)

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 21: 6,000/12,000/2,000

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 8

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

Frank Passantino raises to 30,000 from middle position. It folds to John Niceforo (pictured) in the small blind and he moves all in for 130,000. Passantino makes the call and the hands are shown.

Niceforo: A♣️Q♣️

Passantino: K♣️J♦️

Passantino pairs his king on the K♠️8♦️2♥️ flop to take the lead. The turn is the 7♥️ and the Q♦️ completes the board. Passantino's pair of kings is enough to earn him the pot and the knockout and he extends his chip lead.

Niceforo wishes the table good luck as he makes his way to the payout window to collect $6,602 for his 9th Place Main Event finish.

Frank Passantino- 1,550,000
John Niceforo- Eliminated in 9th Place ($6,602)

Event 10: Frank Passantino Leads the Final 9

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 21: 6,000/12,000/2,000

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 9

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

The final table is now set here in the Main Event and they will battle it out for the $63,555 and the trophy.

Leading the way is Frank Passantino (pictured) with 1,346,000 and Stephen Song is the only other player over a million.

Below is an updated look at the chip counts and the final table seating assignments.

Seat 1. Brock Wilson- 599,000
Seat 2. Daniel Marrs- 465,000
Seat 3. Anonymous- 942,000
Seat 4. Tarun Gulati- 216,000
Seat 5. Frank Passantino- 1,346,000
Seat 6. Ovi Mihu- 150,000
Seat 7. Max Hoffman- 951,000
Seat 8. Stephen Song- 1,037,000
Seat 9. John Niceforo- 174,000

Event 10: Souka Out in 10th and Orgettas in 11th, Final Table Set

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 21: 6,000/12,000/2,000

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 11

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

10th Place- Soukha Kachittavong ($4,644)

11th Place- Mike Orgettas ($4,644)

The Main Event players are busting at a fast and furious pace and two more players hit the rail in rapid succession. Mike Orgettas was eliminated in 11th and Soukha Kachittavong was eliminated in 10th nearly simultaneously.

The final table is now set and we will be updating the chip counts here on the blog in just a few moments.

Event 10: 12th Place- Paul Radochia ($4,644)

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 21: 6,000/12,000/2,000

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 11

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

Paul Radochia (pictured) moves all in from early position for 110,000. The anonymous player makes the call and the other players folds.

Radochia: Q♣️10♠️

Anonymous: K♣️Q♥️

The dealer fans the A♦️10♣️7♣️ flop and Radochia spikes a ten to take the lead. The turn is the 9♠️ and Radochia is just one card away from elimination. The K♠️ hits the river and the anonymous player pairs his king to send Radochia to the rail in 12th.

Anonymous- 850,000
Paul Radochia- Eliminated in 12th ($4,644)

Event 10: 13th Place Monro Secor ($4,155)

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 21: 6,000/12,000/2,000

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 12

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

Monro Secor (pictured) moves all in for 229,000 from the cutoff and Brock Wilson re-shoves all in for about 250,000 from the button. The blinds get out of the way and the hands are shown.

Wilson: A♠️K♥️

Secor: 6♣️6♥️

Wilson pairs his ace in the window on the A♣️10♦️2♥️ flop to take the lead. The turn is the 5♠️ and the river is the 4♣️. Secor is eliminated in 13th place earning $4,155 for his efforts and we are now just two eliminations away from our Main Event final table.

Brokc Wilson- 625,000

Monro Secor- Eliminated in 13th Place ($4,155)

Event 10: 14th Place- Corrie Lee ($4,155)

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 21: 6,000/12,000/2,000

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 13

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

The action folds to Corrie Lee (pictured) in the cutoff and she moves all in for 240,000. Frank Passantino snap calls from the button and the blinds quickly folds.

Lee: A♠️K♥️
Passantino: 10♦️10♣️

It's a coin flip situation with Lee's tournament life at risk. The 3♦️2♣️7♠️5♣️J♥️ runout is no help to Lee and she is our 14th place Main Event finisher taking home $4,155.

Frank Passantino- 950,000
Corrie Lee- Eliminated in 14th Place ($4,155)

Justin Gamache Wins Event 11 ($8,676)

While the Main Event moves along the back of the tournament area Event 11 has just concluded in the front. This event was a $250 NLH Super Stack Turbo event and there were 160 entries creating a prize pool of over $34,000.

Justin Gamache was the last man standing and will be taking home $8,676 and the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge trophy.

Below is a full list of the final table players and their payouts.

1. Justin Gamache- $8,676+Trophy
2. John Pito- $5,639
3. Sara Stohler- $3,738
4. David Anderson- $2,802
5. Bruce Nance- $2,136
6. Dominick Pelli- $1,735
7. James Campbell- $1,402
8. David Brown- $1,134
9. Brian Malone- $907
10. Nick Moscatelli- $633

Event 10: 15th Place- David Olshan ($4,155)

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 20: 5,000/10,000/1,000

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 14

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

Frank Passantino raises to 22,000 from the cutoff and David Olshan (pictured) moves all in for 56,000 from the small blind. It folds back to Passantino who makes the call and the hands are shown.

Olshan: A♦️6♥️
Passantino: K♠️J♥️

The board runs out J♣️8♣️6♠️8♠️2♥️ and Passantino pairs his jack on the flop to earn the pot and the knockout. Olshan is our 15th place Main Event finisher taking home $4,155.

Frank Passantino- 750,000
David Olshan- Eliminated in 15th Place ($4,155)

Event 10: 16th Place- Mark Hnatov ($3,911)

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 20: 5,000/10,000/1,000

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 15

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

A short stacked Mark Hnatov (pictured) got his last 50,000 all in preflop holding pocket threes. Unfortunately for him Ovi Mihu woke up with pocket kings right behind.

Hnatov could not improve and is our 16th place Main Event finisher earning $3,911.

Event 10: 17th Place- Solomon Yi ($3,911)

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 20: 5,000/10,000/1,000

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 16

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

Solomon Yi was the next player to hit the rail. Yi started the day near the bottom of the pack with just 29,500. He was able to spin it up early and turn his Day 2 short stack into a deep Main Event run.

Yi is our 17th place finisher and will take home $3,911 for his efforts.

Event 10: 18th Place- James Frangoulidis ($3,911)

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 20: 5,000/10,000/1,000

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 17

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

James Frangoulidis (pictured) was the shortest stack when the Main Event players got into the money and was the first player to hit the rail. He failed to improve holding A♦️10♦️ against the 3♦️3♠️ of chip leader Stephen Song.

Frangoulidis is our 18th place finisher earning $3,911 and Song extends his lead to nearly 900,000.

Stephen Song- 885,000
James Frangoulidis- Eliminated in 18th Place ($3,911)

Event 10: Stephen Song Leads the Final 18

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 20: 5,000/10,000/1,000

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 18

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

With the elimination of Todd Rebello in 19th the final two Main Event tables are now set. We are now in the money and the players are all guaranteed at least $3,911.

Stephen Song (pictured) is leading the way with 850,000 and the Anonymous player sits in second with 650,000. Daniel Mars and Max Hoffman are neck and neck and are both now over 600,000.

The players will take a 15 minute break after this level and will then play two more one hour levels tonight before the bagging process begins.

Below is a look at the final 18 players updated chip counts and seating assignments.

Table 1. 

Seat 1. Stephen Song- 850,000
Seat 2. Max Hoffman- 610,000

Seat 3. Paul Radochia- 280,000
Seat 4. John Niceforo- 152,000
Seat 5. James Frangoulidis- 95,000
Seat 6. Anonymous- 650,000

Seat 7. Tarun Gulati- 240,000

Seat 8. Mike Orgettas- 230,000

Seat 9. Daniel Marrs- 619,000

Table 2. 

Seat 1. Solomon Yi- 170,000

Seat 2. Soukha Kachittavong- 250,000

Seat 3. David Olshan- 265,000

Seat 4. Mark Hnatov- 110,000

Seat 5. Ovi Mihu- 175,000

Seat 6. Monro Secor- 240,000

Seat 7. Brock Wilson- 365,000

Seat 8. Corrie Lee- 220,000

Seat 9. Frank Passantino- 205,000

Event 10: Stephen Song Bursts the Bubble

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 20: 5,000/10,000/1,000

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 18

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

There is over 250,000 already in the main pot on a board reading A♣️Q♣️9♠️4♠️6♠️. Todd Rebello (pictured) checks to Stephen Song who moves all in.

Rebello has about 150,000 behind and he goes deep into the tank as we are on the direct bubble. After nearly two minutes he makes the call. "Two pair" says Song turning over his A♥️4♥️ and Rebello fires his hand into the muck.

Rebello is eliminated on the bubble and Song now leads the final 18 players.

Stephen Song- 850,000
Todd Rebello- Eliminated

Event 10: Soukha Eliminates John Shin

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 19: 4,000/8,000/1,000

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 20

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

It folds around to John Shin (pictured) on the button and he moves all in for his last 81,000. The small blind folds and Soukha Kachittavong calls from the big blind.

Soukha: A♦️9♣️
Shin: J♣️8♣️

They see a flop of A♣️6♥️7♥️ and Soukha pairs his ace to control of the hand. The turn 5♠️ gives Shin an open ended straight draw but the 2♦️ river is no help. Shin is sent to the rail just three pots shy of the money and Soukha adds to his stack.

Soukha Kachittavong- 450,000
John Shin- Eliminated

Event 10: Money Bubble Looms on Dinner

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

End of Level 18: 3,000/6,000/1,000

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 22

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

The Main Event players are now on a one hour dinner break. There are 22 players remaining and the money bubble is looming. We are now just four eliminations away from the money as the final 18 players will all be guaranteed at least $3,911.

We will pick back up on all of the live action when play resumes at 7:30 P.M.

Event 10: Soukha Cracks Gulati's Aces to Stay Alive

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 18: 3,000/6,000/1,000

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 22

We hear a commotion at one of the outer tables and as we rush over Soukha Kachittavong (pictured) is scooping a big pot. All of the chips went into the middle preflop with Soukha holding K♥️K♠️.

Unfortunately for him he was up against the A♥️A♦️ of Tarun Gulati. Not only that but the player on the button had folded big slick and Kachittavong was left with just one king in the deck.

The dealer spread the K♣️9♥️9♠️ and the case king was in the window as the table erupted. Gulati was now the one who would need to improve but the turn 5♥️ and river 5♦️ was no help.

Soukha earns the double up thanks to a one outer on the flop and our Event 7 Champion is still in the hunt.

Soukha Kachittavong- 360,000
Tarun Gulati- 250,000

Event 10: Orgettas Sends One to the Rail

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 18: 3,000/6,000/1,000

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 22

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

A player moves all in from early position for 80,000 and it folds around to Michael Orgettas (pictured) in the small blind. Orgettas re-shoves all in for about 120,000 and the big blind quickly folds.

Orgettas: Q♠️Q♣️
Opponent: 9♥️9♣️

The board runs out K♣️J♣️7♣️2♦️Q♥️ improving Orgettas to a set of queens to earn him the pot and the knockout. We are now down to 22 players and just four eliminations away from the money.

Michael Orgettas- 220,000

Event 10: Max Hoffman Moves Over Half a Million

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 18: 3,000/6,000/1,000

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 23

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

It had been all Stephen Song on Day 2 but his massive stack has taken a slight hit and Max Hoffman (pictured) has been the beneficiary.

After taking a nearly 200,000 chip pot from Song Hoffman who started the day with just over 50,000 and is moving his way up the chip counts.

He is now one of the largest stacks in the field with over 500,000 and just 23 players left in the hunt.

Event 10: Tarun Gulati Eliminates Derek Chin

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 17: 2,500/5,000/500

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 24

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

A player in late position raises to 13,000 and Derek Chin re-raises to 35,00 from the button. With the action on Tarun Gulati (pictured) in the big blind he moves all in for about 180,000.

The late position player folds and Chin makes the call for his last 120,000. 

Gulati: K♦️K♥️
Chin: Q♦️Q♠️

It's a cooler for Chan as he runs his pocket queens into the pocket kings of Gulati. He fails to improve on the J♣️7♠️6♣️5♣️2♥️ runout and is sent to the rail.

Tarun Gulati- 315,000
Derek Chin- Eliminated

 

Event 10: Stephen Song Pulling Away

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 17: 2,500/5,000/500

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 24

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

Stephen Song (pictured) started the day with 119,700 but he has caught fire here on Day 2. He has now pulled well ahead of the field and is sitting behind a mountain of chips.

Song is up to 710,000 and is currently the only player over half a million. Just 24 players are left in the hunt and it's Song all alone at the top of the chip counts.

Below is a look at some of the big stacks and players that are still in the hunt. We will be doing a full list of updated chip counts when the two table re-draw takes place at 18 players.

Stephen Song- 710,000
Anonymous- 425,000
Monro Secor- 415,000
Solomon Yi- 410,000
Tarun Gulati- 315,000
Corrie Lee- 305,000
Daniel Marrs- 290,000
Frank Passantino- 245,000
Guy Smith- 200,000

Event 11: $250 NLH Super Stack Turbo Payouts, $8,676 Up Top

Event 11 of the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge is the $250 NLH Super Stack Turbo event. There are a total of 160 entries creating a prize pool of $34,400.

The final 18 players will all make the money and be guaranteed at least $533. The winner will take home $8,676 and the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge trophy.

Below is a full list of the final Event 11 tournament payouts.

1. $8,676+ Trophy
2. $5,639
3. $3,738
4. $2,802
5. $2,136
6. $1,735
7. $1,402
8. $1,134
9. $907
10-12. $633
13-15. $567
16-18. $533

Event 10: Taking a Break

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

End of Level 16: 2,000/4,000/500

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 28

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

There are now just 28 Main Event players remaining and they are on a 15 minute break. We are inching closer to the money. The final 18 players will all get paid and be guaranteed at least $3,911.

We will pick back up on the action when play resumes and will be doing a round of updated chip counts from the field.

Event 10: Champagne Spikes a Two Outer on the River

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 16: 2,000/4,000/500

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 29

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

We catch up to the action on the 8♣️8♥️7♦️J♣️ board. George Abi-Zeid checks to Bob Champagne (pictured) and he bets 19,000 into a main pot of about 45,000.

With the action back on Abi-Zeid he checks raises to 56,000 and Champagne moves all in for over 100,000. Abi-Zeid quickly calls turning over his 8♦️6♦️ for trip eights.

Champagne sees the bad news tabling A♣️J♠️ and will need a jack and a jack only on the river to stay alive. The J♥️ completes the board and Champagne does indeed spike his two outer to survive and Abi-Zeid is left with less than three big blinds. 

Bob Champagne- 245,000
George Abi-Zeid- 9,000

Event 10: Aaron Olshan Shoves the Flop

Event 10: Main Event

$1,650 NLH (Re-Entry)

Level 15: 1,500/3,000/500

Total Entries: 168
Players Remaining: 34

Livestream: https://www.twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker

Juan Garcia raises to 7,000 from under the gun and a player calls. Aaron Olshan (pictured) re-raises to 37,000 and Garcia calls.

They go heads up to the Q♥️10♥️7♦️ flop and Garcia leads out with a bet of 35,000. Olhsan quickly moves all in for his last 67,000. Garcia has 55,000 behind so a call here would be for his tournament life.

Garcia thinks it over for about 20 seconds and release his hand into the muck and Olshan takes the pot.

Aaron Olshan- 192,000
juan Garcia- 55,000