2021 Seminole Hard Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hollywood, Florida
Event 18
$150 Big Stack No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$20,000 Guaranteed
Entries:  289
Prize Pool:  $34,680
November 26, 2021

Event 18  of the 2021 Seminole Hard Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open was a $150 Big Stack No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry). A field of 289 entries came to play and created a prize pool of $34,680, easily surpassing the $20,000 guarantee.

A deal was reached between the final four players and as the chip leader, Dwayne Nyholt was the official Event 18 champion.

*denotes four-handed deal

$150 Big Stack No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$20,000 Guaranteed | Structure | Payouts
Level 27:  30,000/60,000 with a 60,000 ante
Players Remaining: 4 of 289

Following the double elimination, the remaining four players agreed to look at the numbers and reached a deal.

Here were their chip counts at the time:

Dwayne Nyholt  –  1,895,000  (32 bb)
Marc Roth  –  1,055,000  (18 bb)
Carlos Galvis  –  720,000  (12 bb)
Vincent Spadavecchia Jr.  –  675,000 (11 bb)

Here were the resulting payouts:

Dwayne Nyholt  –  $5,622
Marc Roth  –  $4,651
Carlos Galvis  –  $4,058
Vincent Spadavecchia Jr.  –  $3,964

As the chip leader, Dwayne Nyholt is officially the winner of Event 18.

A recap of the event will be posted later this morning.

$150 Big Stack No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$20,000 Guaranteed | Structure | Payouts
Level 27:  30,000/60,000 with a 60,000 ante
Players Remaining: 4 of 289

David Singer raised all in for 325,000 from under the gun and Carlos Galvis called all in for 285,000 from the cutoff with , leading Singer’s .

The board ran out , safe for Galvis to double up while leading Singer with just 40,000.

On the following hand, Singer was in the big blind and all in for the ante. Meanwhile, Eugene Poleon raised to 125,000 from the button and Dwayne Nyholt called from the small blind.

They checked to the turn of a board where Nyholt bet 150,000. Poleon raised all in for about 550,000 and Nyholt called instantly with , having the hand locked up against Poleon’s for a pair kings and Singer’s for a pair of kings as well.

The river was an inconsequential and Nyholt scored the double elimination.

Dwayne Nyholt – 1,895,000 (32 bb)
Eugene Poleon – Eliminated in 5th Place ($1,665)
David Singer – Eliminated in 6th Place ($1,380)

$150 Big Stack No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$20,000 Guaranteed | Structure | Payouts
Level 25:  20,000/40,000 with a 40,000 ante
Players Remaining: 6 of 289

Alain Candales Falcon raised all in for 160,000 from early position and Dwayne Nyholt called from the big blind with , leading Falcon’s .

The board ran out , no help to Falcon, ending his tournament in seventh place.

Dwayne Nyholt – 1,600,000 (40 bb)
Alain Candales Falcon – Eliminated in 7th Place ($1,160)

$150 Big Stack No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$20,000 Guaranteed | Structure | Payouts
Level 25:  20,000/40,000 with a 40,000 ante
Players Remaining: 7 of 289

Vincent Spadavecchia Jr. raised to 100,000 from middle position, Pablo Torres three-bet all in for about 190,000 from the cutoff and Spadavecchia Jr. called with , leading Torres’ .

The board fell , no help to Torres, ending his run in eighth place.

Vincent Spadavecchia Jr. – 700,000 (18 bb)
Pablo Torres – Eliminated in 8th Place ($960)

$150 Big Stack No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$20,000 Guaranteed | Structure | Payouts
Level 24:  15,000/30,000 with a 30,000 ante
Players Remaining: 8 of 289

Dwayne Nyholt raised to 60,000 from middle position, Roberto Bendeck three-bet all in for about 290,000 from the button and Nyholt called.

Nyholt:
Bendeck:

The board came down , giving Nyholt a set of aces to eliminate Bendeck in ninth place.

Dwayne Nyholt – 1,450,000 (48 bb)
Roberto Bendeck – Eliminated in 9th Place ($765)

$150 Big Stack No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$20,000 Guaranteed | Structure | Payouts
Level 23:  15,000/25,000 with a 25,000 ante
Players Remaining: 9 of 289

Seat 1:  Marc Roth  –  420,000  (17 bb)
Seat 2:  Roberto Bendeck  –  450,000  (18 bb)
Seat 3:  Carlos Galvis –  430,000  (17 bb)
Seat 4:  Vincent Spadavecchia Jr.  –  350,000  (14 bb)
Seat 5:  Eugene Poleon  –  510,000  (20 bb)
Seat 6:  Pablo Torres  –  310,000  (12 bb)
Seat 7:  Dwayne Nyholt  –  920,000  (37 bb)
Seat 8:  David Singer  –  480,000  (19 bb)
Seat 9:  Alain Candales Falcon  –  450,000  (18 bb)

Final Table Payouts
1st:  $7,455 + RRPO trophy
2nd:  $5,120
3rd:  $3,460
4th:  $2,260
5th:  $1,665
6th:  $1,380
7th:  $1,160
8th:  $960
9th:  $765

2021 Seminole Hard Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hollywood, Florida
Event 18
$150 Big Stack No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$20,000 Guaranteed
Entries:  289
Prize Pool:  $34,680
November 26, 2021

Registration closed for Event 18, the $150 Big Stack No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry) tournament, with 289 entries generating a prize pool of $34,680.

The final 37 players will finish in the money, guaranteed at least $245 each, while the winner will receive $7,455.

1st:  $7,455 + RRPO trophy
2nd:  $5,120
3rd:  $3,460
4th:  $2,260
5th:  $1,665
6th:  $1,380
7th:  $1,160
8th:  $960
9th-10th:  $765
11th-12th:  $650
13th-15th:  $550
16th-18th:  $460
19th-21st:  $375
22nd-24th:  $320
25th-27th:  $275
28th-37th:  $245

$150 Big Stack No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$20,000 Guaranteed | Structure
Level 1:  100/100

The $3,500 buy-in Championship isn’t for everyone. For those with a smaller bankroll, we have a nice RRPO trophy event tonight at 7 pm in the Grand Ballroom. It is a $150 Big Stack No Limit Hold’em game with a nice $20,000 guaranteed prize pool.

Players start with 15,000 big stack and the first eight levels last 15 minutes. Registration and unlimited re-entries are available until the start of Level 9 at 9:15 pm and blind levels increase to 20 minutes.

This one-day tournament will play down to a winner this evening when we award another RRPO trophy.

• $20,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
• Players begin with 15,000 in chips
• Levels 1-8 last 15 minutes; Levels 9+ last 20 minutes
• Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 9 (9:15pm)
• This is a one-day tournament and plays to completion
• Event 18 Structure Sheet

Primary Event Schedule

11AM: Day 1A – $3,500 WPT RRPO Championship

• $2,000,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
• Players begin with 40,000 in chips
• Day 1 and 2 levels last 60 minutes
• Day 3 last 60 minutes going to 90 when 40 players remain
• Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 9 (9:15pm)
• Day 1 will end after Level 10
• Championship Structure Sheet

7PM: Event 18 – $150 Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)

• $20,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
• Players begin with 15,000 in chips
• Levels 1-8 last 15 minutes; Levels 9+ last 20 minutes
• Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 9 (9:15pm)
• This is a one-day tournament and plays to completion
• Event 18 Structure Sheet

Secondary and Satellite Schedule

10AM: $400 One-and-Done Championship Satellite (1-in-10)

• 20 seats guaranteed into WPT RRPO Championship
• Players begin with 10,000 in chips
• Levels last 30 minutes
• Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 7 (2:00pm)
• Structure Sheet

3PM: $400 RRPO Championship Satellite (1-in-10)

• 10 WPT RRPO Championship seat guaranteed
• Players begin with 10,000 in chips
• Levels last 30 minutes
• Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 8 (7:00pm)
• Structure Sheet

8PM: $2,650 High Roller Satellite (1-in-10)

• Players begin with 10,000 in chips
• Levels last 30 minutes
• Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 8 (12:00am)
• Structure Sheet

9PM: $400 RRPO Championship Turbo Satellite (1-in-10)

• Two WPT RRPO Championship seat guaranteed
• Players begin with 10,000 in chips
• Levels last 15 minutes
• Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 9 (11:15pm)
• Structure Sheet