Event 1 Day 1B Begins at Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open

Full Ballroom at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open
Full Ballroom at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open

The second starting flight of the first event at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida has begun, with cards in the air at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.

Event No. 1 ($350 No-Limit Hold’em) is a re-entry tournament with five starting flights. Here is a look at the schedule for the remaining starting flights and turnout and survivors of those that have already taken place:

Day 1A: 121 survivors of 635 entrants
Day 1B: Friday, August 9 – 11 a.m.
Day 1C: Friday, August 9 – 7 p.m.
Day 1D: Saturday, August 10 – 11 a.m.
Day 1E:  Saturday, August 10 – 7 p.m.

Today we will bring you live coverage from Day 1B as the field plays 14, 30-minute levels starting at 11 a.m. There will be a break every two levels so action will end just before 7 p.m. At 7 p.m. cards will get in the air for Day 1C, which will also play 14, 30-minute levels and end just before 3 a.m. tonight.

Players can re-enter the tournament on any start day. They may also re-enter the tournament on any subsequent flight. The tournament has a guaranteed prize pool worth $500,000. Day 2 will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 11.

Players will begin with 20,000 in chips and blinds start at 25-50 for Level 1. Shuffle up and deal!