2023 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hollywood, Florida
Event 32
$2,700 Eight-Game Mix (Re-Entry)
Entries:  65
Prizepool:  $159,250
August 3-4, 2023

Sam Sternfield was already in the running for best performance of the series with a victory and a runner-up finish, and on Friday afternoon, he added another trophy after he defeated David “ODB” Baker heads-up to win the $2,700 Eight-Game Mix.

It’s the second trophy for Sternfield, his 12th major Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood final table, and the biggest cash of his career.

“I’m feeling fantastic,” said Sternfield. “For me, the trophy is all that matters. I’ve worked so hard, and I’ve had so many near-misses that this really means a lot to me.”

Sternfield praised runner-up Baker, a top pro who has a WPT title, three WSOP bracelets, and more than $7 million in career earnings.

“I wasn’t a favorite if we were even in chips,” said Sternfield, “but I had the lead, and I was a little bit of a card rack.”

It was particularly meaningful for Sternfield to win the Eight-Game Mix.

“I love mixed games,” said Sternfield. “I love HORSE, but I think eight-game is a little bit better. You get a little bit more of a mixture, and it changes the strategy dramatically. It gives you a chance to double up when you’re short, while in limit it’s a little harder to get all in. I just really love this format. It’s one of my favorites, so this trophy means a lot to me.”

Sternfield plans to enter the SHRPO Championship on Day 1B tomorrow.

“I love the Seminole Hard Rock,” said Sternfield. “It’s my home casino, and I’ll always be back.”

Results:

$2,700 Eight-Game Mix (Re-Entry)
Structure | Payouts
Level 22:  30,000/60,000 Limits

$2,700 Eight-Game Mix (Re-Entry)
Structure | Payouts
Level 22:  30,000/60,000 Limits
Players Remaining:  2 of 65

$2,700 Eight-Game Mix (Re-Entry)
Structure | Payouts
Level 21:  15,000/30,000 Limits
Players Remaining:  3 of 65

$2,700 Eight-Game Mix (Re-Entry)
Structure | Payouts
Level 19:  15,000/30,000 Limits
Players Remaining:  4 of 65

$2,700 Eight-Game Mix (Re-Entry)
Structure | Payouts
Level 19:  15,000/30,000 Limits
Players Remaining:  5 of 65

The $2,700 Eight-Game Mix tournament played down to the last five players on Day 1, and they return at noon to play for the title. David “ODB” Baker leads a tough group coming back as they play alongside the SHRPO Championship.

Seat 1:  Phil Hui  –  338,000  (11 BB)
Seat 2:  Lawrence Berg  –  473,000  (16 BB)
Seat 3:  Erik Perry  –  304,000  (10 BB)
Seat 4:  Sam Sternfield  –  270,000  (9 BB)
Seat 5:  David “ODB” Baker  –  565,000  (19 bb)

1st:  $55,745 + SHRPO Trophy
2nd:  $31,850
3rd:  $19,500
4th:  $13,935
5th:  $10,750

Primary Event Schedule

11AM: Day 1A – $5,300 SHRPO Championship

• $3,000,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
• Players begin with 40,000 in chips
• Levels last 60 minutes until 27 players remain and increase to 90 minutes
• Late registration until start of Level 9 (9:15pm)
• Single re-entry available per day
• Day 1 will end after Level 10
• Championship Structure Sheet

12PM: Event 32 – $2,700 Eight-Game Mix (Re-Entry)

• Event 32 Seats and Chip Counts
• Event 32 Payouts

1PM: Event 33 – $2,200 Deep Stack NLH (Re-Entry)

• Event 33 Seats and Chip Counts
• Event 33 Payouts

1PM: Event 38 – $1,100 Deep Stack Mixed PLO (Re-Entry)

• Players begin with 20,000 in chips
• Levels last 30 minutes
• Late registration until start of Level 9 (5:30pm)
• Day 1 will end after Level 20
• Event 38 Structure Sheet

5PM: Event 39 – $400 Black Chip Bounty Turbo NLH (Re-Entry)

• $30,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
• Players begin with 20,000 in chips
• Levels last 15 minutes
• Late registration until start of Level 9 (7:15pm)
• This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
• Event 39 Structure Sheet

Secondary and Satellite Schedule

10AM: $600 SHRPO Championship Turbo Satellite (1-in-10)

• Five seats guaranteed into $3,000,000 GTD SHRPO Championship
• Players begin with 10,000 in chips
• Levels last 15 minutes
• Late registration until start of Level 9 (12:15pm)
• Structure Sheet

2PM: $600 SHRPO Championship Turbo Satellite (1-in-10)

• Ten seats guaranteed into $3,000,000 GTD SHRPO Championship
• Players begin with 10,000 in chips
• Levels last 15 minutes
• Late registration until start of Level 9 (4:15pm)
• Structure Sheet

8PM: $600 SHRPO Championship Turbo Satellite (1-in-10)

• Five seats guaranteed into $3,000,000 GTD SHRPO Championship
• Players begin with 10,000 in chips
• Levels last 15 minutes
• Late registration until start of Level 9 (10:15pm)
• Structure Sheet

$2,700 Eight-Game Mix (Re-Entry)
Structure | Payouts
Level 19:  15,000/30,000 Limits
Players Remaining:  5 of 65

Day 1 action is complete and David “ODB” Baker leads the final five players. Day 2 is Friday at noon.

Action will resume with Limit Hold’em and the button on Phil Hui. With five players remaining, the average stack is 390,000 (13 Big Bets).

Seat 1:  Phil Hui  –  338,000  (11 BB)
Seat 2:  Lawrence Berg  –  473,000  (16 BB)
Seat 3:  Erik Perry  –  304,000  (10 BB)
Seat 4:  Sam Sternfield  –  270,000  (9 BB)
Seat 5:  David “ODB” Baker  –  565,000  (19 bb)

1st:  $55,745 + SHRPO Trophy
2nd:  $31,850
3rd:  $19,500
4th:  $13,935
5th:  $10,750

Here are the results so far:

6th:  Koray Aldemir  –  $8,360
7th:  Jean Gaspard  –  $7,165
8th:  Gary Bolden  –  $6,370
9th:  Ben Miner  –  $5,575

$2,700 Eight-Game Mix (Re-Entry)
Structure | Payouts
Level 18:  12,000/24,000 Limits
Players Remaining:  7 of 65

Razz

Jean Gaspard:  / /
David “ODB” Baker:  / /

Jean Gaspard completed to 12,000, David “ODB” Baker raised to 24,000, and Gaspard called.

Gaspard bet 12,000 with the on-board lead on fourth street, Baker called, Baker bet 24,000 with the on-board lead on fifth street, and Gaspard called.

Baker bet 24,000 on sixth street, Gaspard raised to 48,000, Baker reraised to 72,000, and Gaspard called.

Baker bet 24,000 on seventh street, and Gaspard called.

“Number two,” said Baker, as he fanned for a perfect six.

Gaspard mucked and Baker collected the pot, along with the chip lead.

David “ODB” Baker  –  465,000  (19 BB)
Jean Gaspard  –  112,000  (5 BB)

With seven players remaining from a field of 65 entries, the average stack is about 279,000  (11 Big Bets). The remaining players are guaranteed $7,165.

$2,700 Eight-Game Mix (Re-Entry)
Structure | Payouts
Level 18:  12,000/24,000 Limits
Players Remaining:  7 of 65

Seat 1:  Phil Hui  –  312,000  (13 BB)
Seat 2:  Lawrence Berg  –  415,000  (17 BB)
Seat 3:  Koray Aldemir  –  55,000  (2 BB)
Seat 4:  Erik Perry  –  200,000  (8 BB)
Seat 5:  Sam Sternfield  –  388,000  (16 BB)
Seat 6:  Jean Gaspard  –  280,000  (12 BB)
Seat 7:  David “ODB” Baker  –  300,000  (13 BB)

1st:  $55,745 + SHRPO Trophy
2nd:  $31,850
3rd:  $19,500
4th:  $13,935
5th:  $10,750
6th:  $8,360
7th:  $7,165

8th:  Gary Bolden  –  $6,370
9th:  Ben Miner  –  $5,575