Florida’s Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr. Victorious in $560 Event, Wins $49K and $1,650 Seat

2017 Deep Stack Series
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hollywood, FL
Event 3
$350 Deeper Stack
Entries: 434
Prize Pool: $217,000
May 22-24, 2017

(Hollywood, FL) — Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr. is the most recent Deep Stack Series champion following a victory in the $560 Deeper Stack at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Thursday evening. Trudeau, a resident of Orlando, defeated a 434-entry field nabbing the lion’s share of the $217,000 prize pool following a three-way chop with Joseph Duchman and Seminole Hard Rock regular Nigel Murray. The deal saw Trudeau pocket $49,148 along with a $1,650 seat in the Deepest Stack, Duchman $30,723 and Murray $27,108.

The sizable starting field was generated over the course of two starting flights. The opener drew 135 entries while the final installment added another 289. Late registration was available until the start of Day 2 and there were 10 additional entries in that time. In all, the restart saw 101 players jockey for one of 45 in-the-money finishes. Robert Hodson and Greg Baird were among the early standouts both generating 1,000,000-chip stacks quickly. They both ran deep, too. Hodson finishing 13th and Baird 15th.

Others in the money included Steve McKoy (19th, $1,345), Ory Hen (33rd, $1,194) and Almog Biton (37th, $1,085). Also earning a payout was Daren Stabinski. After a 48th-place finish in the $360 Deep Stack and a runner-up finish in the $150 Deep Stack, his 44th-place finish in the $560 Deeper Stack marked his third cash in as many events.

With 40,000 starting chips and 60- and 90-minute levels on Day 2, the restart came to a close at 2am with five players remaining and Trudeau in front. They returned the following afternoon and Victor Milian was quick to exit in fifth. At that time, the remaining four players talked chop. Bryan Emory, who sat second in chips and stood to pocket $31,628 (second-place money) if he took the deal, said no go and play went on. Unfortunately for Emory, he succumbed fourth and hit the rail with a $15,733 cashout. Trudeau, Duchman and Murray promptly recalculated the chop figures and agreed to the deal on the spot.

Trudeau is a 23-year-old professional poker player. The victory marked his seventh major win and moved him comfortably over $400,000 in career earnings.

On top of his cash prize, he earned a $1,650 seat in the Deep Stack Series headliner, the Deepest Stack. The tournament features a $300,000 guarantee, 50,000 starting chips and 40-, 60- and 90-minute levels.

$560 Deeper Stack final results:

1st: Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr. – $49,148 + $1,650 Seat
2nd: Joseph Duchman – $30,723
3rd: Nigel Murray – $27,108
4th: Bryan Emory – $15,733
5th: Victor Milian – $12,369
6th: Reinaldo Troconis- $10,308
7th: John DePersio – $8,246
8th: Lazaro Dubrocq – $6,293
9th: Bradley Ruben – $4,340
10th: Bryce McVay – $2,821
11th: Ismail Patel – $2,821
12th: Henry Theiling – $2,821
13th: Robert Hodson – $2,170
14th: Greg Roy – $2,170
15th: Greg Baird – $2,170
16th: Alexander Dvorsky – $1,714
17th: Richard Whitebrook – $1,714
18th: Farid Jattin – $1,714
19th: Steve McKoy – $1,345
20th: Peter Fellows – $1,345
21st: Derek Buonano – $1,345
22nd: Reece Lightner – $1,345
23rd: Carlos Bolanos – $1,345
24th: Skyler Gassman – $1,345
25th: Matthew Yorra – $1,345
26th: Paul Shafran – $1,345
27th: Jean Elie Joseph – $1,345
28th: Edward Novak – $1,194
29th: Vito Polera – $1,194
30th: Dmitry Savelyev- $1,194
31st: Scott Efron – $1,194
32nd: Michael Elbilia – $1,194
33rd: Ory Hen – $1,194
34th: Perry Shiao – $1,194
35th: Christ Mitchell – $1,194
36th: Zach Krempler – $1,194
37th: Almog Biton – $1,085
38th: Dimitry Agrachov – $1,085
39th: Nissin Vaknin – $1,085
40th: Michael Newman – $1,085
41st: Francis Margaglione – $1,085
42nd: Dennis Rodriguez – $1,085
43rd: Harvey Freedman – $1,085
44th: Daren Stabinski – $1,085
45th: Michael Garraway – $1,085

Event 3: Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr. Wins Deeper Stack Event for $49K Following Three-Way Chop

Event 3: $560 Deeper Stack
$150,000 Guaranteed, $1,650 Seat Added
Level 28: 40,000/80,000/10,000
Players Remaining: 3/434

$560 Deeper Stack champion Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr.

Within moments of Bryan Emory hitting the rail fourth, the remaining three players called the floor to talk chop. Their chip stacks broke down as follows:

Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr. – 10,650,000
Joseph Duchman – 4,025,000
Nigel Murray – 2,725,000

The ICM figures had Trudeau pocketing $49,148, Duchman $30,723 and Murray $27,108. As chip leader, Trudeau would also win the added $1,650 seat in the Deepest Stack event. The three players took the deal without contest and the tournament was over.

A full report will be posted shortly. In the meantime, here’s a look at the final table results:

2nd place: Joseph Duchman
3rd place: Nigel Murray

1st: Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr. – $49,148 + $1,650 Seat
2nd: Joseph Duchman – $30,723
3rd: Nigel Murray – $27,108
4th: Bryan Emory – $15,733
5th: Victor Milian – $12,369
6th: Reinaldo Troconis- $10,308
7th: John DePersio – $8,246
8th: Lazaro Dubrocq – $6,293
9th: Bradley Ruben – $4,340

Event 3: Bryan Emory Eliminated in 4th Place ($15,733)

Event 3: $560 Deeper Stack
$150,000 Guaranteed, $1,650 Seat Added
Level 28: 40,000/80,000/10,000
Players Remaining: 3/434

Bryan Emory

On a flop of AdJd4h, Bryan Emory was in a heads-up pot with Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr. and got the last of his short stack in from the cutoff. Trudeau was on the button and called.

Trudeau: AcKc for top pair, top kicker
Emory: AsTh for top pair, 10 kicker

Turn and river: Ah2h

Emory never improved. After earlier turning down a deal that would have guaranteed him $31,628 — equivalent to second-place money — he busted fourth earning $15,733.

After the bustout, the remaining three players promptly talked chop.

Bryan Emory – Eliminated in 4th place ($15,733)

Event 3: A Flush for Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr.

Event 3: $560 Deeper Stack
$150,000 Guaranteed, $1,650 Seat Added
Level 28: 40,000/80,000/10,000
Players Remaining: 4/434

Bryan Emory limped from the button and Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr. followed suit from the small blind. Joseph Duchman checked his option in the big and the trio saw a flop.

Flop: 9h4s2s

Trudeau lead for 125,000. Duchman called and Emory got out of the way.

Turn: 9h4s2s3s

Trudeau lead for 250,000 and Duchman called.

River: 9h4s2s3sJc

Trudeau lead for 550,000. Duchman looked noticeably uncomfortable with the bet, but found a call. Trudeau turned over 9s6s for a flush and Duchman’s cards hit the muck.

Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr. – 8,400,000
Joseph Duchman – 5,190,000

Event 3: Six Consecutive Hands

Event 3: $560 Deeper Stack
$150,000 Guaranteed, $1,650 Seat Added
Level 27: 30,000/60,000/10,000
Players Remaining: 4/434

It’s been nearly two hours since Victor Milian was eliminated in fifth place and the $560 Deeper Stack final table is still four-handed. With an average stack of more than 70 big blinds and 90-minute levels, players are very deep and only risking chips when absolutely necessary.

Here’s a look at six consecutive hands that recently played out:

Hand 1

Nigel Murray raised under the gun and Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr. called from the small blind. The pair checked a QdJc9c6d flop and turn. The river was the 6c and Trudeau lead for 250,000. Murray folded and Trudeau won.

Hand 2

Trudeau raised the button and took the blinds and antes.

Hand 3

Murray limped from the small blind and Bryan Emory raised to 200,000 from the big. The pair checked it down all the way to the river and Murray’s pocket fours were good.

Hand 4

Murray raised the button and won the blinds and antes

Hand 5

Murray raised under the gun and the remaining players folded. He again won the blinds and antes.

Hand 6

Trudeau raised to 150,000 from the button. Murray called from the big blind. They checked down the 8d6c2d flop and 4d turn. Murray checked again when the river fell the 9c. Trudeau bet 100,000 and won the pot.

Event 3: A Fullhouse for Jeffrey Trudeau

Event 3: $560 Deeper Stack
$150,000 Guaranteed, $1,650 Seat Added
Level 27: 30,000/60,000/10,000
Players Remaining: 4/434

Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr. raised the button to 150,000 and Nigel Murray called from the big blind.

The pair checked down a KsTdThQh flop and turn. The river was the Qs. Murray checked a third time. Trudeau threw in a 300,000-chip bet. Murray quickly plopped a single chip in for a call and Trudeau turned over Qd8d for a fullhouse. Murray mucked and Trudeu took it down.

Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr. – 6,550,000
Nigel Murray – 2,850,000

Event 3: No Contest for Bryan Emory

Event 3: $560 Deeper Stack
$150,000 Guaranteed, $1,650 Seat Added
Level 27: 30,000/60,000/10,000
Players Remaining: 4/434

Bryan Emory opened to 135,000 from under the gun and Jeffrey Trudeau, Jr. called from the button. Joseph Duchman folded the small blind while Nigel Murray defended his big. They were three-handed.

Flop: Ah8s4c

Murray and Emory checked it to Trudeau on the button. He bet 185,000. Murray called. Emory promptly check-raised, making it 450,000 to go. Trudeau and Murray folded and Emory took the pot without contest.

Bryan Emory – 3,750,000

Event 3: Nigel Murray Versus Bryan Emory

Event 3: $560 Deeper Stack
$150,000 Guaranteed, $1,650 Seat Added
Level 26: 25,000/50,000/5,000
Players Remaining: 4/434

Nigel Murray raised to 125,000 from the small blind and Bryan Emory three-bet to 275,000 from the big blind. Murray called and the pair saw a flop of [q]6s5h.

Murray checked. Emory bet 160,000. Murray called.

The turn was the Jh and both players checked.

The river 4d completed the board. Murray lead for 700,000 leaving himself not much behind. Emory went into the tank.  “Seven-eight or nothing,” were among the audible thoughts.

“I really don’t want to give you any more chips,” Emory said.

He called and Murray promptly flipped over 6d4c for two pair. Emory folded and Murray scooped the pot.

Nigel Murray – 2,225,000
Bryan Emory – 3,080,000