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Covering poker tournaments since 2006.

Championship: Big Rivers

$3,500 Championship No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)

Level 23:  Blinds 10k/20k/3k ante

On table 40, the board read 9c6c6s7c5c and Jeff Chang jammed, sending Fernando Diaz into the tank for a couple of minutes.  He eventually folded, leaving himself with only ~250k.

On table 41, the board showed 9c4h4d9h7s and Barry Hutter bet 70k.  Mohammad Jaafar raised to 210k, sending Barry into the tank.  He eventually called to see Mohammed’s 9d8d for the full house.  Barry mucked and was left with about 250k.

Championship: Campbell Doubles

$3,500 Championship No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)

Level 23:  Blinds 10k/20k/3k ante

Robert Campbell got his last 250k in the middle pre-flop against Jeff Chang.  When the hands were tabled, Robert discovered that he was in bad shape:

Robert: KcQc
Jeff: AdKd

Then the board rolled out Qd6h4cJc9s pairing Robert’s one live card.  He doubled up to about 550k.

Still 16 players.  Average stack still 1.126 million.

Championship: Day 4 Underway

$3,500 Championship No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)

Level 22:  Blinds 8k/16k/2k ante (7 minutes remain)

18 players are back to battle for the top prize of over $480,000.

Chip Counts

Seating

 

Here’s what’s at stake:

Payouts:
1st – $480,200
2nd – $270,000
3rd – $170,000
4th – $138,000
5th – $110,000
6th – $91,000
7th – $73,000
8th – $55,000
9th – $38,000
10 to 12th – $26,000
13 to 15th – $19,000
16 to 18th – $14,000

In addition to the prize money, the winner will take home the Seminole Hard Rock “Rock ’N’ Roll Poker Open” Championship trophy and a 16×20 custom framed photograph provided by IMPDI.

Event 18: 10th Place – Pfizer Jordan

$1,650 Purple Chip Bounty No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)

Level 14:  Blinds 1k/2k/300 ante

Pfizer Jordan
Pfizer Jordan

James Calderaro opened for 4,600 early, then Pfizer Jordan kicked it on up to 13,500 on his left.  Action folded to Bradley Young in the small blind, who made it 45k straight.

James folded, then Pfizer committed the last of his short-stack to the pot.  Of course Bradley called the small all-in with pocket Aces.  Pfizer held AK offsuit and was in a world of hurt.

The board fell J 7 5 5 Q and meant nothing for Pfizer.  He hit the rail in 10th place, earning $2,186.

Event 18: Final Table Time

$1,650 Purple Chip Bounty No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)

Level 14:  Blinds 1k/2k/300 ante

Richard Rice busted out in 11th place, earning $2,186.

The final ten drew for seats and moved to the final table, then took off for a short break.  Here’s the new seating with some rough chip counts:

  1. Bradley Young 218k
  2. Aditya Prasetyo 270k
  3. Ryan Van Sanford 110k
  4. James Calderaro  190k
  5. Pfizer Jordan 90k
  6. Aaron Massey 88k
  7. Kevin McColgan 55k
  8. Anthony Ruberto 40k
  9. Wasim Assaf 45k
  10. Patrick Peduto 190k

Event 18: In the Money

$1,650 Purple Chip Bounty No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)

Level 13:  Blinds 800/1,600/200 ante

Matthew Elsby and Ory Hen busted out, propelling the final 12 players into the money.

Here’s a reminder what they’re playing for:

1st – $34,351
2nd – $19,466
3rd – $12,908
4th – $9,264
5th – $6,766
6th – $5,205
7th – $4,060
8th – $3,019
9th – $2,498
10th-12th – $2,186