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Level 7 Begins – 636 Players

The players return from their second break to begin Level 7, with increased blinds of 200-400 and a 50 ante.

The tournament clock shows 636 entrants today for Day 1B, which surpasses yesterday’s field of 634 — creating a two-day total of 1,270 entrants. Today’s number continues to climb as registration remains open until the end of the 90-minute dinner break (about 8:00 pm).

 


 

TONIGHT’S ACTIVITIES

9:00-11:00 pm:  Free Screening of “Bet Raise Fold”

There will be a free screening of the critically-acclaimed documentary “Bet Raise Fold: The Story of Online Poker” tonight in the pool area here at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The film starts at 9:00 pm, and there will be a Q&A afterward with Tony Dunst (one of three players profiled in the film) and Executive Consultant Marc Brody. There will be poolside cocktails and movie snacks, so if you aren’t playing in the tournament tonight (whether you’re a player or just a fan), be sure to check it out!

12:30 am-close:  Nelly Hosts the Passion Nightclub

The rapper Nelly will be hosting tonight at the Passion Nightclub out in the Hard Rock Live area, starting at approximately 12:30 am. Pick up a VIP wristband from the tournament staff at the main desk to receive complimentary entry to a special VIP area for players. The Nelly party starts at about 12:30 am, but it won’t stop until the nightclub closes!

Out of Retirement

 

Jon-Aguiar-08-22-13-03739Just a few days ago, Jon Aguiar sent the tweet above about coming out of his poker retirement. Turns out Aguiar wasn’t kidding as he has once again hit the felt.

A WSOP bracelet winner, Aguiar decided to step away from poker to work on his new project, Draft Kings. Now based out of Boston, Aguiar has been dedicating all of his time to his new venture. However, the allure of a $10 million prize pool drew Aguiar to South Florida.

Aguiar has taken his seat on Day 1A of the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open $10 Million Guaranteed Main Event. Retirement has been good to Aguiar so far, as he currently sits on 53,000 in chips.