Event 5: William Black Cruises to Fast Title

2018 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Hollywood, FL
Event 5
$300 Deep Stack Turbo NLH (Re-Entry)
Entries: 187
Prize Pool: $47,685
April 8, 2018

William Black, Event 5 Champion

The first turbo tournament on the 2018 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown schedule played out true to its name. Fast. The $300 buy-in Deep Stack Turbo Event 5 drew 187 entries and William Black dominated the final table to win the title after a three-way deal.

“As it got down to these last couple tables you were dealing with nothing but top-notch players,” Black commented about his win. “It came down to patience and a little bit of luck.”

Black began the final table with more than double the amount of chips than that of the second place player and he never slipped up. The final table also featured poker media guru Kevin “Kevmath” Mathers, John Magnetta with three wins this year so far, and SHRP regular Craig Witz.

But none could get past Black’s big stack as players dropped at a rapid pace. There was some talk of a chop when they were five-handed before Joseph Montervino and Christopher Collins hit the payout desk. The last three players came to an agreement to divide up the remaining prize pool with Black earning $10,500 plus the title. Mathers and Gil Nachum split the rest of the money in half with Mathers officially taking the second spot.

Black is a contractor from Texas and came to the Sunshine State to play the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown.

“I actually came down here specifically for the series,” Black said. “and we did a little skydiving before.”

Congratulations to Black and everyone who took home some money from the Sunday afternoon turbo.

Event 5 results:

1st:  William Black – $10,500 + Trophy *
2nd: Kevin Mathers – $7,358 *
3rd: Gil Nachum – $7,358 *
4th: Christopher Collins – $2,973
5th: Joseph Montervino – $2,296
6th: John Magnetta – $1,903
7th: Joseph Duchman – $1,621
8th: Craig Witz – $1,414
9th: Alexander Dvorsky – $1,213
10th: John Dermody – $1,044
11th: John Gorsuch – $1,044
12th: Edgardo Rosario – $1,044
13th: Alexander Quinones – $882
14th: Jay Klitzner – $882
15th: Zachary VanKeuren – $882
16th: David Shecter – $732
17th: Franklin Lacava – $732
18th: Jorge Gomez – $732
19th: George Miro – $584
20th: Wan Chi Liam – $584
21st: Michael Corbett – $584
22nd: Charles Bragg Jr – $441
23rd: Brian O’Keefe – $441
24th: Andrew Gordon – $441
* – denotes results of a three-way deal

Kevin “Kevmath” Mathers
Gil Nachum

Event 5: Turbo Final Table Lineup

$300 Deep Stack Turbo NLH (Re-Entry)
$25,000 Guaranteed | Structure
Level 18: 3,000/6,000 with a 1,000 ante
Players Remaining: 10 of 187

The turbo tournament is living up to its reputation. They broke the field down from 187 starters to the final table ten in less than eight hours.

They are now gathered as one with William Black leading, John Magnetta making another SHRP final table, and Kevin “Kevmath” Mathers riding the short stack.

Seat 1: Kevin Mathers – 175,000
Seat 2: Alexander Dvorsky – 225,000
Seat 3: John Dermody – 200,000
Seat 4: Joseph Monterno – 260,000
Seat 5: Christopher Collins – 465,000
Seat 6: Joseph Duchman – 230,000
Seat 7: Craig Witz – 415,000
Seat 8: Gil Nachum – 365,000
Seat 9: John Magnetta – 305,000
Seat 10: William Black – 1,100,000

By chip count:

  1. William Black – 1,100,000
  2. Christopher Collins – 465,000
  3. Craig Witz – 415,000
  4. Gil Nachum – 365,000
  5. John Magnetta – 305,000
  6. Joseph Monterno – 260,000
  7. Joseph Duchman – 230,000
  8. Alexander Dvorsky – 225,000
  9. John Dermody – 200,000
  10. Kevin Mathers – 175,000

Remaining payouts:

1st: $12,085 + Trophy
2nd: $8,243
3rd: $4,888
4th: $2,973
5th: $2,296
6th: $1,903
7th: $1,621
8th: $1,414
9th: $1,213
10th: $1,044

Event 5: Turbo Payouts with $12,085 Top Prize

$300 Deep Stack Turbo NLH (Re-Entry)
$25,000 Guaranteed | Structure
Level 18: 3,000/6,000 with a 1,000 ante
Players Remaining: 32 of 187

The turbo trophy event is moving right along and now they know what they are playing for. Event 5 drew 187 entries to create a prize pool worth $47,685.

The last 24 players will earn some money with a min-cash taking home $441 and the next Showdown champ pocketing $12,085 along with the trophy.

2018 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Hollywood, FL
Event 5
$300 Deep Stack Turbo NLH (Re-Entry)
Entries: 187
Prize Pool: $47,685
April 8, 2018

1st: $12,085 + Trophy
2nd: $8,243
3rd: $4,888
4th: $2,973
5th: $2,296
6th: $1,903
7th: $1,621
8th: $1,414
9th: $1,213
10th – 12th: $1,044
13th – 15th: $882
16th – 18th: $732
19th – 21st: $584
22nd – 24th: $441

Event 5: Sunday Turbo

$300 Deep Stack Turbo NLH (Re-Entry)
$25,000 Guaranteed | Structure
Level 1: 25/50

Not everyone could bag up in the huge opening tournament of the series, so we’re putting on two one-trophy events with guarantees that make it worth the trip to the new Hard Rock Event Center.

The first kicks off at noon and it will be a snappy affair. Event 5 is a $300 buy-in tournament with deep stacks and turbo structure. It also features a $25,000 guaranteed prize pool which will bring out the players.

Everyone will start with a 20,000 stack and levels will run 15-minutes long from start to finish. Late registration and unlimited re-entries are available until the start of Level 15 at 4 pm. They will continue running through the levels until we have one person standing, the next Showdown champion.

  • $25,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
  • Players begin with 20,000 in chips and 15-minute levels
  • Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 15
  • This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
  • Event 5 Structure Sheet

Showdown Day 4 Schedule

Primary Event Schedule

12PM: Event 5 – $300 Deep Stack Turbo NLH (Re-Entry)

  • $25,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
  • Players begin with 20,000 in chips and 15-minute levels
  • Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 15
  • This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
  • Event 5 Structure Sheet

1PM: Event 1 Day 2 – $570 Deep Stack NLH (Re-Entry)

3PM: Event 6 – $570 Six-Max No Limit Hold’em (Single Re-Entry)

  • $50,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
  • Players begin with 12,000 in chips and 30-minute levels
  • Late registration/SINGLE re-entry available until start of Level 9
  • This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
  • Event 6 Structure Sheet

Secondary and Satellite Schedule

9AM: Event 32 – $140 Turbo Satellite to WPTDeepStacks (1-in-10)

  • 2 seats guaranteed into $1,100 WPTDeepStacks Event
  • Players begin with 8,000 in chips and 15-minute levels
  • Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 9
  • Satellite will be held in the Poker Room
  • This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
  • Event 32 Structure Sheet

5PM: Event 33 – $140 Satellite to WPTDeepStacks (1-in-10)

  • 10 seats guaranteed into $1,100 WPTDeepStacks Event
  • Players begin with 8,000 in chips and 20-minute levels
  • Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 9
  • This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
  • Event 33 Structure Sheet

8PM: Event 34 – $140 Turbo Satellite to WPTDeepStacks (1-in-10)

  • 2 seats guaranteed into $1,100 WPTDeepStacks Event
  • Players begin with 8,000 in chips and 15-minute levels
  • Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 9
  • This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
  • Event 34 Structure Sheet

Players are encouraged to park in Seminole Way Garage for easy, covered access to the tournament area and poker room
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