Event 19: David DiBernardi Doubles Thru Adam Hendrix

$2,200 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$200,000 Guaranteed | Structure | Payouts
Level 25:  20,000/40,000 with a 40,000 ante
Players Remaining:  4 of 257

David DiBernardi
David DiBernardi

David DiBernardi moved all in from the button for 375,000, and Adam Hendrix called from the big blind with AcJs.

DiBernardi turned over 8h8d, and needed his hand to hold to stay alive.

The board came QsJc9h10cAs, and Hendrix paired his jack on the flop, but DiBernardi turned a queen-high straight to win the pot and double up in chips.

David DiBernardi  –  810,000  (20 bb)
Adam Hendrix  –  975,000  (24 bb)

With four players remaining from a field of 257, the average chip stack is around 1,285,000 (32 big blinds), and they are guaranteed at least $34,050 each.

Event 19: Brandon Hamlet Leads the Final Four at the Break with 2.39 Million

$2,200 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$200,000 Guaranteed | Structure | Payouts
Level 24:  15,000/30,000 with a 30,000 ante
Players Remaining:  4 of 257

Brandon Hamlet
Chipleader Brandon Hamlet

The players return from break to begin Level 24, with increased blinds of 15,000-30,000 with a 30,000 ante. Here are the official chip counts from the break, followed by the final table payouts:

Seat 1.  Adam Hendrix  –  650,000  (22 bb)
Seat 2.  Brandon Hamlet  –  2,390,000  (80 bb)
Seat 3.  David DiBernardi  –  775,000  (26 bb)
Seat 4.  Aaron Flores  –  1,320,000  (44 bb)

1st:  $117,925 + LHPO trophy
2nd:  $79,400
3rd:  $51,010
4th:  $34,050

5th:  Tongguang Sun  –  $24,750
6th:  Christian Roberts  –  $20,500
7th:  Jon Borenstein  –  $17,215
8th:  Richard Menjura  –  $14,390

With four players remaining from a field of 257, the average chip stack is around 1,285,000 (43 big blinds).

Event 19: David DiBernardi Shoves the River Against Brandon Hamlet

$2,200 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$200,000 Guaranteed | Structure | Payouts
Level 23:  15,000/25,000 with a 25,000 ante
Players Remaining:  4 of 257

David DiBernardi
David DiBernardi

David DiBernardi (UTG) and Brandon Hamlet (big blind) put in 50,000 each to see a flop of 8d4h2c. Hamlet bet 30,000, and DiBernardi thought for a while before he called.

The turn card was the Qh, Hamlet checked, DiBernardi bet 70,000, and Hamlet called.

The river card was the 9s, Hamlet checked, DiBernardi moved all in for 200,000, and Hamlet tanked for a while before he folded. DiBernardi took the pot.

David DiBernardi  –  540,000  (22 bb)
Brandon Hamlet  –  2,650,000  (106 bb)

With four players remaining from a field of 257, the average chip stack is around 1,285,000 (51 big blinds), and they are guaranteed at least $34,050 each.

Event 19: Tongguang Sun – 5th Place ($24,750)

$2,200 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$200,000 Guaranteed | Structure | Payouts
Level 23:  15,000/25,000 with a 25,000 ante
Players Remaining:  4 of 257

Tongguang Sun
Tongguang Sun

Aaron Flores min-raised from the hijack to 50,000, Tongguang Sun moved all in from the cutoff for about 275,000, and Flores called with AsAh.

Sun turned over 8s8h, and needed to improve to stay alive.

The board came Kd9s6d10dQc, and Sun turned a gutshot straight draw, but improved no further. Flores won the pot with his pocket aces to eliminate Sun in 5th place.

Aaron Flores  –  1,275,000  (51 bb)
Tongguang Sun  –  Eliminated in 5th Place  ($24,750)

With four players remaining from a field of 257, the average chip stack is around 1,285,000 (51 big blinds), and they are guaranteed at least $34,050 each.

Event 19: Christian Roberts – 6th Place ($20,500)

$2,200 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$200,000 Guaranteed | Structure | Payouts
Level 23:  15,000/25,000 with a 25,000 ante
Players Remaining:  5 of 257

Christian Roberts
Christian Roberts

Brandon Hamlet min-raised under the gun to 50,000, Christian Roberts moved all in from the cutoff for 150,000, and Hamlet called with 6s6h.

Roberts turned over AsJd, and needed to improve to stay alive.

The board came Jh6d2h5s8c, and Roberts paired his jack on the flop, only to see Hamlet flop a set of sixes. Hamlet’s set held up to win the pot and eliminate Roberts in sixth place.

Brandon Hamlet  –  2,800,000  (112 bb)
Christian Roberts  –  Eliminated in 6th Place  ($20,500)

With five players remaining from a field of 257, the average chip stack is around 1,030,000 (41 big blinds), and they are guaranteed at least $24,750 each.

Event 19: Jon Borenstein – 7th Place ($17,215)

$2,200 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$200,000 Guaranteed | Structure | Payouts
Level 23:  15,000/25,000 with a 25,000 ante
Players Remaining:  6 of 257

Jon Borenstein
Jon Borenstein

Brandon Hamlet moved all in from the small blind, and Jon Borenstein called all in from the big blind for 215,000 with 5s5c.

Hamlet turned over Qs10c, and Borenstein needed his hand to hold to stay alive.

The board came Ks10s10dJs6s, and Hamlet flopped trip tens, turned an open-ended straight-flush draw, and rivered a queen-high flush to win the pot and eliminate Borenstein in seventh place.

Brandon Hamlet  –  2,510,000  (100 bb)
Jon Borenstein  –  Eliminated in 7th Place  ($17,215)

With six players remaining from a field of 257, the average chip stack is around 855,000 (34 big blinds), and they are guaranteed at least $20,500 each.

Event 19: Richard Menjura – 8th Place ($14,390)

$2,200 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$200,000 Guaranteed | Structure | Payouts
Level 22:  10,000/20,000 with a 20,000 ante
Players Remaining:  7 of 257

Richard Menjura
Richard Menjura

Adam Hendrix min-raised under the gun to 40,000, Brandon Hamlet reraised UTG+1 to 100,000, and Richard Menjura four-bet all in from the button for 490,000.

Hendrix asked for an exact count and tanked for a while before he folded.

Hamlet quickly called with AdKc, and Menjura turned over [A]Qh. Menjura needed to improve to stay alive.

The board came 8h6d4d5c9h, and the board brought a gutshot straight draw on the turn to give Menjura outs to a chop, but the river card missed. Hamlet won the pot with his king kicker to eliminate Menjura in eighth place.

Brandon Hamlet  –  2,385,000  (119 bb)
Richard Menjura  –  Eliminated in 8th Place  ($14,390)

With seven players remaining from a field of 257, the average chip stack is around 735,000 (37 big blinds), and they are guaranteed at least $17,215 each.

Event 19: Shuffle Up & Deal for the Final Table

$2,200 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$200,000 Guaranteed | Structure | Payouts
Level 22:  10,000/20,000 with a 20,000 ante
Players Remaining:  8 of 257

The players have returned for the final table here on Day 2, and it’s time to shuffle up and deal!

Here are the official chip counts, followed by the remaining payouts:

Seat 1.  Tongguang Sun  –  450,000  (23 bb)
Seat 2.  Adam Hendrix  –  575,000  (29 bb)
Seat 3.  Brandon Hamlet  –  1,760,000  (88 bb)
Seat 4.  Jon Borenstein  –  200,000  (10 bb)
Seat 5.  David DiBernardi  –  390,000  (20 bb)
Seat 6.  Christian Roberts  –  255,000  (13 bb)
Seat 7.  Richard Menjura   –  610,000  (31 bb)
Seat 8.  Aaron Flores  –  900,000  (45 bb)

1st:  $117,925 + LHPO trophy
2nd:  $79,400
3rd:  $51,010
4th:  $34,050
5th:  $24,750
6th:  $20,500
7th:  $17,215
8th:  $14,390

With eight players remaining from a field of 257, the average chip stack is around 645,000 (32 big blinds).

Event 19: Final Table Ready to Go

$2,200 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
$200,000 Guaranteed | Structure | Payouts
Level 22:  10,000/20,000 with a 20,000 ante
Players Remaining:  8 of 257

Brandon Hamlet

The $2,200 Deep Stack drew a great group of players with 257 getting in the action and eight returning this afternoon at 1 pm to play out the final table.

Brandon Hamlet has a big lead on the rest of the dangerous players and they are each trying to reach the top spot for a $117,925 payday.

Seat 1:  Tongguang Sun  –  450,000  (23 bb)
Seat 2:  Adam Hendrix  –  575,000  (29 bb)
Seat 3:  Brandon Hamlet  –  1,760,000  (88 bb)
Seat 4:  Jon Borenstein  –  200,000  (10 bb)
Seat 5:  David DiBernardi  –  390,000  (20 bb)
Seat 6:  Christian Roberts  –  255,000  (13 bb)
Seat 7:  Richard Menjura   –  610,000  (31 bb)
Seat 8:  Aaron Flores  –  900,000  (45 bb)

1st: $117,925 + LHPO trophy
2nd: $79,400
3rd: $51,010
4th: $34,050
5th: $24,750
6th: $20,500
7th: $17,215
8th: $14,390

LHPO Day 8 Schedule

Primary Event Schedule

11AM: Event 24 Day 1 – $1,100 Deep Stack NLH (Re-Entry)

  • $100,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
  • Players begin with 20,000 in chips
  • Levels last 30 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 9 (3:30pm)
  • Day 1 will end when nine players remain
  • Event 24 Structure Sheet

12PM: Event 21 Day 1B – $600 Deep Stack PLO (Re-Entry)

  • $200,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
  • Players begin with 20,000 in chips
  • Day 1 levels last 30 minutes; Day 2 levels last 40 minutes
  • Levels 27+ last 60 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 9 (4:30pm)
  • Day 1 will end when field reaches 12.5%
  • Event 21 Structure Sheet

12PM: Event 25 – $25,500 High Roller NLH (Re-Entry)

  • $1,000,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
  • Players begin with 100,000 in chips
  • Day 1 levels last 40 minutes
  • Final table levels last 90 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 10 (8:00pm)
  • Day 1 will end when nine players remain
  • High Roller Structure Sheet

1PM: Event 19 – $2,200 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)

2PM: Event 20 – $10,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha (Re-Entry)

5PM: Event 21 Day 1C – $600 Deep Stack PLO (Re-Entry)

  • $200,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
  • Players begin with 20,000 in chips
  • Day 1 levels last 30 minutes; Day 2 levels last 40 minutes
  • Levels 27+ last 60 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 9 (9:30pm)
  • Day 1 will end when field reaches 12.5%
  • Event 21 Structure Sheet

5PM: Event 26 – $150 Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)

  • Players begin with 15,000 in chips
  • Levels last 20 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 10 (8:25pm)
  • This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
  • Event 26 Structure Sheet

8PM: Event 27 – $1,100 Deep Stack Turbo NLH (Re-Entry)

  • Players begin with 20,000 in chips
  • Levels last 15 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 9 (10:15pm)
  • This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
  • Event 27 Structure Sheet

Secondary and Satellite Schedule

11AM: $400 Championship Mega Satellite (1-in-10)

  • 20 seats guaranteed into $3,500 LHPO Championship
  • Players begin with 10,000 in chips
  • Levels last 30 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 8 (3:00pm)
  • Structure Sheet

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

  • Ten seats guaranteed into $3,500 LHPO Championship
  • Players begin with 10,000 in chips
  • Levels last 30 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 8 (7:00pm)
  • Structure Sheet

7PM: $400 Championship Turbo Satellite (1-in-10)

  • Five seats guaranteed into $3,500 LHPO Championship
  • Players begin with 10,000 in chips
  • Levels last 15 minutes
  • Late registration until start of Level 9 (9:15pm)
  • Structure Sheet

2023 Lucky Hearts Poker Open Schedule

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