2015 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open
Charity Series of Poker $330 No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)

Total Entries: 232
Total Prize Pool: $64,960

1st: $9,743
2nd: $5,652
3rd: $3,670
4th: $2,371
5th: $1,721
6th: $1,462
7th: $1,072
8th: $780
9th: $747
10-12th: $682
13-15th: $585
16-18th: $487

We caught up with local professional poker player Tristan Wade (pictured above right) during the Charity Series of Poker event and here are some of his thoughts about the fun evening.

On the atmosphere of the CSOP event: “It’s super fun, there’s a huge turnout. A lot of people are having a blast. The pre-party was awesome. The hors d’oeuvres were incredible and it was a nice bar. I just really enjoyed the company of everybody.”

On buying his Mom into her first tournament: “I got to bring my parents. I bought my Mom into the tournament. This is the first tournament she has ever played. I gave her some tips, but when I walked over to her I saw her play Jack-Six offsuit and that wasn’t in any of the tips I gave her. The reason I bought her in is that she took me to a Habitat For Humanity event in our city of Boynton Beach [Florida] to help build a house, so I wanted to return the favor.”

On playing events at the Seminole Hard Rock: “It’s a home court advantage for me absolutely.  The thing I like the best is the people at the Hard Rock really care about poker. You won’t see that at a lot of places. People put effort into poker but not like this, the Hard Rock is going all out and it’s incredible.”

Before the CSOP tournament began, there was a CSOP Kick-off Party at the L Bar at the Seminole Hard Rock. The gathering was open to all players registered for the tournament and featured hors d’oeuvres from Kuro, specialty drinks, and giveaway prizes worth more than $5,000 (listed below). Scroll down to view photos from the event.

CSOP Kick-off Party Giveaways:

Hard Rock Punta Cana 3 Night Getaway Package – 3 nights at Hard Rock Punta Cana double occupancy. Round trip transport to and from Punta Cana International Airport. Unlimited premium food and beverage (all-inclusive system). 24 hour premium room service. Welcome Party Access. $500 in Resorts Credits to be used towards spa, gold, tours and other activities. $1,000 travel money.

Florida Hard Rock Dinner and 2 Night Stay plus Jerry Seinfeld Autographed Guitar – $400 guitar value and $750 value on hotel and dinner. Redeemable at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood or Tampa.

Florida Hard Rock Dinner and 2 Night Stay plus Elvis Costello Autographed Guitar – $550 guitar value and $750 value on hotel and dinner. Redeemable at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood or Tampa.

Hard Rock Goodie Bag – Hard Rock Leather Duffle. Gucci Men’s Card Case. Nike Fuel Fitness Band. Beats urBeat earbuds. Jawbone Jambox. Ray Ban Men’s Sunglasses.

CSOP Party Photos

Reg is closed for CSOP @SHRPO with a record-breaking 232 entries! We’ve raised >$32k for @Habitat_org and can’t thank @HardRockHolly enough!

— CharitySeriesOfPoker (@TheCSOP) August 15, 2015

2015 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open
Charity Series of Poker $330 No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)

Registration has now closed in the Charity Series of Poker event at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open. There are a total of 232 players and the prize pool is $64,960. The full payout structure will be released soon. There are currently 87 players still in the field and the top 18 will cash.

$1,100 Turbo No Limit Hold’em (Freeze-Out)
Level 26: 15,000/30,000/5,000 Ante

Every time someone challenged former WSOP bracelet winner Andrew Hinrichsen tonight, he seemed to always had a hand waiting and the final hand of Event 19 was no different.

Hinrichsen had been grinding Tepen down after starting off heads-up play with a 2-to-1 chip lead.  And after a raise from Hinrichsen, Ryan Tepen pushed his stack into the middle and Hinrichsen made the call. Hinrichsen flipped over and Tepen showed .  The board ran out finishing off Tepen and giving Hinrichsen the championship.

Congratulations to our Event 19 Champion – Andrew Hinrichsen!

2015 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open
Charity Series of Poker $330 No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)

Here are some photos from the field over at the Charity Series of Poker event at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open. There is a great atmosphere in the room and everyone is having a fun time as they raise money for the Habitat for Humanity charity.

Scotty Nguyen and Omar Benson Miller

Jessica Dawley

Scotty Nguyen

Omar Benson Miller

Phil Laak and Mike Beasley

Matt Stout, Allen Rash, and Esther Taylor-Brady

Omar Benson Miller

Brittany Paige

Sasha Barrese

Mekhi Phifer

Matt Stout

2015 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open
Charity Series of Poker $330 No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)

There are now 177 players in the Charity Series of Poker event and there are overflow tables in the main ballroom thanks to the successful turnout.

$1,100 Turbo No Limit Hold’em (Freeze-Out)
Level 25: 12,000/24,000/4,000 Ante

On the final hand before break, Darryll Fish moved his last 211,000 into the middle and was called by Andrew Hinrichsen.  Hinrichsen turned up and Fish showed .

Fish could not catch up as the board ran out leaving Hinrichsen and Ryan Tepen heads up for the Event 19 title.

Hinrichsen leads the way with 1,298,000 chips and Tepen stands at 690,000.

$1,100 Turbo No Limit Hold’em (Freeze-Out)
Level 25: 12,000/24,000/4,000 Ante

A huge hand with Ari Engel and Andrew Hinrichsen has resulted in another elimination. Engel raised to 50,000 and Hinrichsen put him all-in.  Engel made the call showing while Hinrichsen showed .

Engel got no help on the board and was knocked out of the tournament and Hinrichsen is now the chip leader over Ryan Tepen and Darryll Fish.

Ari Engel finishes in 4th place for $13,120.