2016 Showdown Live Updates

Justin Young Wins SHRP Showdown Championship and $654K

2016 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood
Championship (Event #18)
$3,500 No Limit Hold’em
Total Entries: 1,222
Prize Pool: $3,910,400
April 15-20, 2016

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Justin Young claimed the second-largest score of his poker career Wednesday night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood. The Henderson, Nev. pro proved to be unbeatable in the property’s Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship, a $3,500 buy-in $2,000,000 guaranteed event. For his efforts, he was rewarded handsomely with a $654,161 first prize and a $15,000 seat in the first-ever WPT Tournament of Champions.

The Championship was ran as one of four headliners in the SHRP/WPT co-branded series. The seven-figure guarantee was but a blip on the radar as the 1,222-entry field amassed a $3,910,400 prize pool marking the sixth-largest tournament in WPT Main Tour history.

“It was great,” Young said of the tournament. “Every player I dealt with was really cordial and nice. The floor was amazing. It was run really well all the way through. [Staff] listened to the players. I really appreciated that.”

World Champions, WPT title holders and cash game pros alike turned out for their shot at a South Florida victory. The tournament played out over six days with a two-day break for the final 10 players. Young came to the final day of play sixth and remained toward the middle of the counts following the first break. Young’s first notable hand came with eight players left when he picked up kings to double through Andrey Plotnikov’s queens and jump toward the top of the counts. Plotnikov was next out finishing 8th for $87,880.

By second break, Young was neck-and-neck for the chip lead with Hyoung Chae. The pair but heads in a pot that saw Chae check-fold to Young’s 1,575,000-chip bet on the river. A bit later, Matthew Haugen check-folded to a 2,600,000-chip bet of Young. It was then that he took command of the tournament claiming 12,565,000 chips. From there, Young remained toward the top of the counts and got the best of Matthew Haugen busting him 4th. Chae was next to go in 3rd, also at the hands of Young. Finally, runner up Garrett Greer had to face off against the eventual champion. Young was at a disadvantage to start, but doubled early when his two over-cards outdrew the under-pair of Greer. He took the lead in the duel and never looked backed busting Greer a few hands later. Greer earned $458,722 for the 2nd place finish.

In addition to the six-figure score, Young secured a berth in the WPT’s $15,000 buy-in TOC. The event is reserved for WPT Champions Club members only and begins this Friday at the Seminole Hard Rock.

“It’s going to be a tough field, which I’m looking forward to,” Young said of the event. “I feel like I always play better against tough fields. Going back and seeing all the past Champions of the WPTs and reliving their championships, since mine’s so fresh it’s going to be a nice moment for me.”

Young is a 36-year-old professional poker player. His Wednesday night win marks the second-largest score of his career and moves him over $4,300,000 in career earnings.

In addition to the Championship and the TOC, the SHRP Showdown was headlined by the $25,500 High Roller and the $10,000 WPT Finale.

Championship final table results:

1st: Justin Young – $654,161 + $15,000 TOC Seat
2nd: Garrett Greer – $458,722
3rd: Hyoung Chae – $297,336
4th: Matthew Haugen – $220,207
5th: Tim Reilly – $164,113
6th: Ben Tarzia – $132,560
7th: Sam Soverel – $110,357
8th: Andrey Plotnikov – $87,880
9th: Cate Hall – $65,404

Championship Final Results

Championship: Justin Young Wins ($654,161); Garrett Greer – 2nd Place ($458,722)

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship 
Level 36: 200,000/400,000 with a 50,000 ante
Players Remaining: 1 of 1,222

Showdown Championship winner, Justin Young
Showdown Championship winner, Justin Young

Two hands after running into Justin Young’s flush, Garrett Greer got his last 10,300,000 in holding As8d against the KhQc of Young.

The flop paired both players, falling AhKs4c, but Greer had the lead with a pair of aces. The turn was the Jd. A river Qh got a gasp out of the rail as Young improved to an unlikely two pair to bust Greer second. Young earned the title and $654,161.

Garrett Greer eliminated in 2nd place
Garrett Greer eliminated in 2nd place

Final table results:

1st: Justin Young – $654,161 + TOC Seat
2nd: Garrett Greer – $458,722
3rd: Hyoung Chae – $297,336
4th: Matthew Haugen – $220,207
5th: Tim Reilly – $164,113
6th: Ben Tarzia – $132,560
7th: Sam Soverel – $110,357
8th: Andrey Plotnikov – $87,880
9th: Cate Hall – $65,404
10th: William Foxen – $49,627

A full report on the victory will be posted shortly.

Championship: Young Hits a Flush

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship 
Level 36: 200,000/400,000 with a 50,000 ante
Players Remaining: 2 of 1,222
Average Stack: 18,330,000 (45 bb)

The board was dealt to the turn and it laid As7s7hTs. Greer lead for 1,600,000. Young called from the button.

The river fell the 6s. Greer slowed down, checking to Young. Young reached deep into his stack and pulled out a bet of 3,250,000. Greer double-checked his hole cards and called. Young flipped over KsJs for an ace-high flush and took the pot. Greer was left shortstacked.

Championship: Chip Counts at the Level Up

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship 
Level 36: 200,000/400,000 with a 50,000 ante
Players Remaining: 2 of 1,222
Average Stack: 18,330,000 (45 bb)

Level 36 is underway with a small blind of 200,000, a big blind of 400,000 and an ante of 50,000. Of note is the fact heads-up levels are 30 minutes each.

Here’s a look at how the players stack up following by the remaining payouts and the updated final table results:

Justin Young – 19,000,000 (47 bb)
Garrett Greer – 17,650,000 (44 bb)

1st – $654,161 + TOC Seat
2nd – $458,722

3rd: Hyoung Chae – $297,336
4th: Matthew Haugen – $220,207
5th: Tim Reilly – $164,113
6th: Ben Tarzia – $132,560
7th: Sam Soverel – $110,357
8th: Andrey Plotnikov – $87,880
9th: Cate Hall – $65,404
10th: William Foxen – $49,627

Results through 11th place 

Championship: Young Doubles through Greer

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship 
Level 35: 150,000/300,000 with a 50,000 ante
Players Remaining: 2 of 1,222
Average Stack: 18,330,000 (61 bb)

Garrett Greer got things started from the button with a raise to 7000,000. Justin Young three-bet making it 1,850,000. It was back on Greer and he shoved having Young’s last 9,625,000 covered. Young took a minute, but found a call.

Greer: 4c4h
Young: Ah9h

The flop improved Young falling AdQh5c. The turn 6s didn’t change a thing and neither did the river Qs. Young doubled to take a slight chip lead over Greer.

Justin Young: 19,350,000 (64 bb)
Garrett Greer – 17,300,000 (57 BB)

Championship: Hyoung Chae Eliminated 3rd ($297,336)

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship 
Level 35: 150,000/300,000 with a 50,000 ante
Players Remaining: 2 of 1,222
Average Stack: 18,330,000 (61 bb)

Hyoung Chae eliminated in 3rd place
Hyoung Chae eliminated in 3rd place

A severely shortstacked Hyoung Chae was on the button and shoved for less than 1,000,000. Justin Young was in the small blind and raised. Garrett Greer mucked and Chae was at risk against Young.

Young: 5h5d
Chae: AhQh

The dealer burned and turned a 9c9h2c7d4h and Young earned the bustout. Chae, who began the 10-handed final table with the chip lead, earned $297,336 for his 3rd-place finish.

Garrett Greer – 22,450,000 (89 bb)
Justin Young – 14,200,000 (47 bb)
Hyoung Chae – Eliminated in 3rd place ($297,336)

Championship: Greer Doubles through Chae

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship 
Level 35: 150,000/300,000 with a 50,000 ante
Players Remaining: 3 of 1,222
Average Stack: 12,220,000 (40 bb)

Garrett Greer was on the button and raised to 650,000. Action moved to Hyoung Chae in the small blind and he made it 1,600,000. Justin Young folded the big blind sending it back to Greer. He called and saw a flop with Chae.

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Chae lead for 2,000,000. Greer called.

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Chae open-shoved having Greer covered. Greer snap-called his last 7,200,000. Chae flipped over AhJs for top pair top kicker while Greer was best with the 3c3d set.

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Chae didn’t improve on the river and Greer earned the full double.

Garrett Greer – 22,625,000 (75 bb)
Hyoung Chae – 1,025,000 (3 bb)

Championship: Matthew Haugen – 4th Place ($220,207)

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship 
Level 34: 125,000/250,000 with a 25,000 ante
Players Remaining: 3 of 1,222
Average Stack: 12,220,000 (48 bb)

Matthew Haugen eliminated 4th
Matthew Haugen eliminated 4th

Justin Young opened from under the gun to 525,000 and it folded to Matthew Haugen in the big blind. Haugen shoved for 4,975,000 and Young called putting Haugen at risk.

Young: JsJh
Haugen: AsJc

The dealer burned and turned a KdTd7c7s3d board improving neither player and officially busting Haugen 4th. He earned $220,207.

Justin Young – 11,875,000 (47 bb)
Matthew Haugen – Eliminated in 4th place ($220,207)