The fourth 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 631 entrants
Day 1B: 137 survivors of 622 entrants
Day 1C: 112 survivors of 555 entrants
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 1D 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 1E, 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!