Event 1 Day 1A: Former Champion Eliminated

The mellow pace of the first four levels gave no indication of how fast things would move after the first break. There has been a regular stream of players heading downstairs with their stack going to someone else at the table.

2011 Seminole Hard Rock “Rock ‘n’ Roll Poker Open” Champion Mike Beasley was one of the early eliminations but he will be a regular presence throughout the entire series. 120 players of the starting 188 are into Level 6 as the blinds are up to 200/400/50 ante.

Blair Hinkle, 2013 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Champion
2013 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Champion Blair Hinkle overlooking Table 41

Event 1 Day 1A: First Break of the Day

The last level before the close of registration and re-entry always brings an increase in activity as short-stacked players need to make a decision. Most will make aggressive moves to double up or bust that buy-in to re-enter for a fresh stack. This produced some big action as 9h2h cracked pocket Kings on one table while another table had flopped quad Queens with QSTH against Aces.

As players went on their first break of the day, they were presented with one more option by the tournament staff. They could surrender their remaining stack and re-enter before the end of the break. It does not look like any chose this option and the remaining players are now on a 15-minute break.

Event 1 Day 1A: Food or Fold

The tournament clock is showing 150 players now in Event 1 Day 1A with a full level remaining for registration or re-entry. The sound level in the poker room is building as more players make their way through the doors and take their seats. The field continues to build as they head into Level 4 with 100/200 blinds.

Players are also adding to the buzz with their calls to the cocktail servers, keeping them busy ordering coffee, water, and food from the great poker room menu. When food arrives for one player, it isn’t long before the rest of the table follows along.

No major hands or eliminations over the last level as the players still have a lot of chips at their disposal and are enjoying their afternoon at the tables. We will have a final field size for Day 1A after close of registration.

The Poker Room at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL

Event 1 Day 1A: Seats Open

Even with the deep stacks, it still didn’t take long for the first elimination and dealer call of “seat open”. The unfortunate first knock out wasn’t happy or interested in detailing the hand but she made her way to the cage to pay the re-entry fee.

The field has gone over 130 entrants midway through the 2nd level of the day and all tables are in use on the second level of The Poker Room. The field is expected to expand with over an hour remaining in registration and players still lining up.

Even with all the great tournament action during Event 1 of the Seminole Hard Rock “Rock ‘n’ Roll Poker Open”, the tables downstairs are also filling up for those who prefer their action in cash games. Plenty of great play can be found as we head into the afternoon.

Tournament poker upstairs with cash game action downstairs
Tournament poker upstairs with cash game action downstairs

Event 1 Day 1A: Tables and Seats Filling

It took a few minutes before players made their way The Poker Room at Seminole Hard Rock but the seats are filling quickly. Event 1 is being played on the second level tables and they are now all underway as the field doubled in the first 15 minutes to top 100 players before the end of the first level.

With stacks 200 big blinds deep, players are still getting a feel for their opponents as they have plenty of chips to make moves and study the table. A lot of laughter and fun in the early stages of the tournament with little pressure, that will come later as they move deeper into the tournament.

Event 1 Day 1A underway
Event 1 Day 1A is underway and the field is growing

Event 1: No Limit Hold’em Deep Stack Day 1A

Play is underway in the first tournament of the Seminole Hard Rock “Rock ‘n’ Roll Poker Open”. Event 1 is a $125 buy-in No Limit Hold’em Deep Stack tournament with a $150,000 Guarantee prizepool and eight starting days.

Eliminated players can re-enter the tournament through the first four levels of each starting day. Those players that have chip stacks in more than one starting flight will have their largest stack advanced to Day 2.

Players begin the tournament with chip stacks of 10,000  and 25/50 blinds. The levels will last 30 minutes during Day 1 with breaks every four levels. 58 players were registered at the start of play on Day 1A with players lined up to buy-in.

Dealers and staff prepare for Event 1 Day 1A
Dealers and staff prepare for Event 1 Day 1A

2013 Rock ‘N’ Roll Schedule

EventDateTimeTournamentGuaranteesBuy-In 
1-AWed, Nov 1311:00 AMNo Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Day 1AEvent # 1
$150,000
$125Results
1-BWed, Nov 137:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Day 1B$125
1-CThu, Nov 1411:00 AMNo Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Day 1C$125
1-DThu, Nov 147:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Day 1D$125
1-EFri, Nov 1511:00 AMNo Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Day 1E$125
1-FFri, Nov 157:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Day 1F$125
1-GSat, Nov 1611:00 AMNo Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Day 1G$125
1-HSat, Nov 167:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Day 1H$125
1-2Sun, Nov 171:00 PMEvent # 1 Day 2
2Sun, Nov 176:00 PM No Limit Hold'em (Double Stack Turbo)$15,000$150Results
3Mon, Nov 1812:00 PMOmaha Eight or Better$12,000$240Results
4Mon, Nov 186:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em#30.000$300Results
5Tue, Nov 1912:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Double Stack Turbo$20,000$240Results
6Tue, Nov 196:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em$20,000$150Results
7Wed, Nov 2012:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Deep Stack$50,000$560Results
8Wed, Nov 206:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Black Chip Bounty$15,000$240Results
9Thu, Nov 2112:00 PMPLO Double Stack$15,000$350Results
10-AThu, Nov 217:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Day 1AEvent #10
$250,000
Guarantee
$350Results
10-BFri, Nov 2211:00 AMNo Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Day 1B$350
10-CFri, Nov 227:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Day 1C$350
10-DSat, Nov 2311:00 AMNo Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Day 1D$350
10-ESat, Nov 237:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Day 1E$350
10-2Sun, Nov 241:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Day 2
11Sun, Nov 246:00 PMNo Limit Hold (Double Green Chip Bounty)$20,000$240Results
12Mon, Nov 2512:00 PMPLO High Low$10,000$240Results
13Mon, Nov 256:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em$30,000$300Results
14Tue, Nov 2612:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Seniors$15,000$350Results
15Tue, Nov 266:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em$20,000$150Results
16Wed, Nov 2712:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em (Six Max - Deep Stack Turbo)$20,000$350Results
17Wed, Nov 276:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em (Double Stack Turbo)$15,000$150Results
18-AFri, Nov 2912:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Championship Event Day 1AEvent # 18
$500,000 Guarantee
$1,650Results
18-BSat, Nov 3012:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Championship Event Day 1B$1,650
18-2Sun, Dec 011:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Championship Event Day 2
19Sun, Dec 016:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em (Double Stack Turbo)$15,000$150Results
18-3Mon, Dec 021:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em Championship Event Final Day
20Mon, Dec 026:00 PMNo Limit Hold'em$30,000$300Results

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Rock ‘n’ Roll Poker Open Challenges Players November 13 – December 2

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (October 2, 2013) – Time to tune-up the poker strategies for the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Rock ‘n’ Roll Poker Open returning November 13 – December 2, 2013. During this World Poker Tour® (WPT®) Regional event, players can win their share of over $1,250,000 in guaranteed prize pools in a challenging 20-event series that will take place in The Poker Room at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.

The series opens with a $125 buy-in No-limit Hold ‘em Deep Stack event featuring a $150,000 guarantee. The No-limit Hold ‘em Championship Event will be held November 29 – December 2 with a $1,650 buy-in for a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool.

The Rock ’n’ Roll Poker Open will have the added bonus of a leader board with added prizes for the top 20 point earners during the series. First place will receive a $5,300 entry into the $10,000,000 Guaranteed Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Main Event in April 2014, a two-night stay at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and a $200 gift certificate to Council Oak Steaks & Seafood; second place will receive a $5,300 entry into the Showdown Main Event; third through 20th place will receive a $575 entry for a Showdown Main Event Mega to be used during the month of December.

On-site registration is already open for all of the events. (Registration fee is non-refundable.) To participate, players must be 18 and obtain a free “Wild Card” at the Player’s Club or in The Poker Room at Seminole Paradise.

The full schedule of events can be found at World Poker Tour Regional Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Rock ‘n’ Roll Poker Open.

WPT and Seminole Hard Rock Casinos have a multi-year partnership that includes several WPT branded events and the development of official WPT Poker Rooms inside select Seminole Hard Rock Casinos. To register, book a hotel package or get more information on this event, please call 954-327-ROCK (7625) or visit www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com/poker  or www.WorldPokerTour.com.