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Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Official Winner Photo - Event #1

Michael Dobbs - Event #1 Winner - $97,845
**Photo Courtesy of Chris Sevick

Winner Event #1 - Michael Dobbs ($97,845)

Michael Dobbs - Winner Event #1 - $97,845

Level: 33
Blinds:75,000/150,000
Ante: 25,000
Players Remaining: 2
Average Stack: 11,580,000
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

Jay Casey shoves all in holding K10and gets called by Michael Dobbs holding K♣7♣.

The flop comes A76 giving Casey a flush draw, but giving Dobbs the lead with his pair of sevens.

Dobbs maintains his lead when the turn comes the 4.

The river is the K giving Dobbs two pair, and eliminating Casey in second place.

Michael Dobbs - 23,160,000
Jay Casey - Eliminated in 2nd place for $62,497

Event #1 - Jay Casey Eliminated in 2nd Place ($62,497)

Jay Casey - 2nd Place - $62,497
Level: 33
Blinds:75,000/150,000
Ante: 25,000
Players Remaining: 2
Average Stack: 11,580,000
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

Jay Casey shoves all in holding K10and gets called by Michael Dobbs holding K♣7♣.

The flop comes A76 giving Casey a flush draw, but giving Dobbs the lead with his pair of sevens.

Dobbs maintains his lead when the turn comes the 4.

The river is the K giving Dobbs two pair, and eliminating Casey in second place.

Michael Dobbs - 23,160,000
Jay Casey - Eliminated in 2nd place for $62,497


Event #1 - Darrell Blodgett Eliminated in 3rd Place ($45,117) By Michael Dobbs

Darrell Blodgett - 3rd Place - $45,117

Level: 32
Blinds: 60,000/120,000
Ante: 20,000
Players Remaining: 3
Average Stack: 7,720,000
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

Darrell Blodgett shoved all in holding A♣6 and got called by Michael Dobbs holdig A9♣.

The board ran out 97♠5♠6♠3 awarding Dobbs the pot, and eliminating Blodgett in 3rd place.

Michael Dobbs - 19,000,000
Darrell Blodgett - Eliminated in 3rd place for $45,117

Event #1 - Final Three Chip Counts on Shortened Dinner Break

Level: 33
Blinds: 75,000/150,000
Ante: 20,000
Players Remaining: 3
Average Stack: 7,720,000
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

The final three players have agreed to take a quick 20 minute break instead of the full 60 minutes alloted for their dinner break.  Here is a look at how they will stack up upon return from the break: 

Darrell Blodgett - 3,250,000 (21 bb)
Jay Casey - 3,300,000 (32 bb)
Michael Dobbs - 16,610,000 (110 bb)

Event #1 - Final Three Chip Counts

Level: 32
Blinds: 60,000/120,000
Ante: 20,000
Players Remaining: 3
Average Stack: 7,720,000
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

Darrell Blodgett - 3,120,000 (26 bb)
Jay Casey - 3,675,000 (30 bb)
Michael Dobbs - 16,300,000 (135 bb)

Event #1 - Tony Lanteri Eliminated in 4th Place ($31,546) By Michael Dobbs

Tony Lanteri - 4th Place - $31,546

Level: 32
Blinds: 60,000/120,000
Ante: 20,000
Players Remaining: 4
Average Stack: 5,790,000
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

It folds to Michael Dobbs in the small blind who raises to 300,000. Tony Lanteri shoves all in from the big blind for around 2,800,000 and Dobbs calls.

Lanteri: A♠8
Dobbs: J♣J

The board runs out K♠7♣2♣43 awarding Dobbs the pot, and eliminating Lanteri in 4th place.

Michael Dobbs - 16,000,000 (133 bb)
Tony Lanteri - Eliminated in 4th place for $31,546

Event #1 - Stephen LaPoint Eliminated in 5th Place ($22,022) By Michael Dobbs

Stephen LaPoint - 5th Place - $22,022

Level: 32
Blinds: 60,000/120,000
Ante: 20,000
Players Remaining: 5
Average Stack: 4,632,000
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

The board reads 95♠4. Stephen LaPoint checks in the small blind and Michael Dobbs bets 350,000 from under the gun. LaPoinnt calls.

The turn is the 8♣. LaPoint checks, Dobbs bets 550,000, LaPoint announces that he is all in, and Dobbs snap-calls.

Dobbs turns over 6♠7♣ for a straight. LaPoint turns over 10♠9♣ and says, "Drawing dead, huh?"  Dobbs responds with a simple, "Yep."

The A♠ river does not change the hand and LaPoint is eliminated in 5th place.

Michael Dobbs - 12,400,000 (103 bb)
Stephen LaPoint - Eliminated in 5th place, for $22,022


*Photo by Chris Sevick

Event #1 - Vito Masi Eliminated in 6th Place ($17,261) By Tony Lanteri

Vito Masi - 6th Place - $17,261
 
Level: 31
Blinds: 50,000/100,000
Ante: 10,000
Players Remaining: 6
Average Stack: 3,860,000
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

Tony Lanteri raises to 250,000 on the button. Vito Masi calls in the small blind and Stephen LaPoint calls in the big blind saying, "Alright, let's see a flop."

The flop comes J106 and Masi shoves all in.  LaPoint pauses for a few seconds before folding and Lanteri looks down at his cards, pauses for a few seconds, and calls.

Masi: K♣10♣
Lanteri: AA♠

The 8♠ turn and 5 river do not improve Masi's hand and he is eliminated from play in 6th place.

Tony Lanteri - 4,050,000 (40 bb)
Vito Masi - Eliminated in 6th place, for $17,261

**Photo Courtesty of Chris Sevick 

Event #1 - Darrell Blodgett Doubles Through Jay Casey

Level: 31
Blinds: 50,000/100,000
Ante: 10,000
Players Remaining: 6
Average Stack: 3,860,000
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

Jay Casey raises to 230,000 from under the gun, and Darrell Blodgett calls in the small blind.

The flop comes 6♠5♠3♠. Blodgett checks, Casey shoves all in, and Blodgett calls for his remaining 200,000.

Blodgett: J♠10(flush draw)
Casey: AQ♣ (ace high)

The turn is the 9♠ and Blodgett stands up and says, "Yesss," as he hits the flush to take the lead.

The river is the 8 and Blodgett doubles up. 

Darrell Blodgett - 1,500,000 (15 bb)
Jay Casey - 3,000,000 (30 bb)

Event #1 - Final Six Chip Counts

Level: 31
Blinds: 50,000/100,000
Ante: 10,000
Players Remaining: 6
Average Stack: 3,860,000
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

Players are now on a short break.  They will return to play level 31 with 50,000/100,000 blinds and a 10,000 ante. Below is how they will stack up upon return from the break:

Seat 1 - Tony Lanteri - 4,000,000 (40 bb)
Seat 2 - Vito Masi - 1,950,000 (19 bb)
Seat 3 - Empty
Seat 4 - Stephen LaPoint - 1,175,000 (11 bb)
Seat 5 - Darrell Blodgett - 525,000 (5 bb)
Seat 6 - Jay Casey - 4,100,000 (41 bb)
Seat 7 - Empty
Seat 8 - Michael Dobbs - 11,400,000 (114 bb)
Seat 9 - Empty

Event #1 - Eugene Roemischer Eliminated in 7th Place ($14,463) By Michael Dobbs

Eugene Roemischer - 7th Place - $14,463

Level: 30
Blinds: 40,000/80,000
Ante: 10,000
Players Remaining: 7
Average Stack: 3,308,571
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

Action folds to Eugene Roemischer on the button who shoves all in for around 2,000,000, and Michael Dobbs calls in the small blind.

Roemischer: KQ
Dobbs: Q♠Q

The board runs out J♣8♣634 eliminating Roemischer from play, and awarding Dobbs the pot to further increase his chip lead.

Michael Dobbs - 10,200,000 (127 bb)
Eugene Roemischer - Eliminated in 7th place, for $14,463

**Photo Courtesy of Chris Sevick 

Event #1 - Ian Marderness Eliminated in 8th Place ($11,950) By Michael Dobbs

Ian Marderness - 8th Place - $11,950

Level: 30
Blinds: 40,000/80,000
Ante: 10,000
Players Remaining: 8
Average Stack: 2,895,000
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

After the recent elimination of Daniel Podheiser in 9th place, Ian Marderness was just eliminated in 8th place.

In a blind versus blind situation Marderness shoved all in holding Q5♠ and got called by Michael Dobbs holding A10♠.

The flop came 49♠8♣ maintaining Dobb's lead when ace high. The 7♣ turn maintained that lead.

The 3 river did not change the hand, and Marderness is eliminated in 8th place.

Michael Dobbs - 7,900,000 (98 bb)
Ian Marderness - Eliminated in 8th place for $11,950

**Photo Courtesy of Chris Sevick 

Event #1 - Anthony Lanteri Doubles Through Daniel Podheiser

Level: 29
Blinds: 30,000/60,000
Ante: 10,000
Players Remaining: 9
Average Stack: 2,573,333
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

Anthony Lanteri shoves all in for 1,370,000, and Daniel Podheiser reshoves for more. All remaining players fold.

Lanteri:  AA♠
Podheiser: JJ♣

The board runs out 4♠32KA, improving Lanteri's hand to a set of aces to double up, and leaving Podheiser short.

Anthony Lanteri - 2,920,000 (48 bb)
Daniel Podheiser - 400,000 (6 bb)

Event #1 - Stephen LaPoint Doubles Through Darrell Blodgett

Level: 29
Blinds: 30,000/60,000
Ante: 10,000
Players Remaining: 9
Average Stack: 2,573,333
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

Michael Dobbs raises to 140,000 in early position and gets three callers.

The flop comes 5♣3♠2♠. Darrell Blodgett bets 500,000 from the small blind, and only Stephen LaPoint calls on the button.

The turn is the 7. Blodgett bets 500,000 again, and LaPoint calls.

The river is the K♣ and this time Blodgett announces that he is all in, having LaPoint covered. LaPoint calls and turns over K♠5♠, having flopped top pair and a flush draw, and rivering two pair.  Blodgett mucks his cards.

Stephen LaPoint - 3,650,000 (60 bb)
Darrell Blodgett - 250,000 (4 bb)

Event #1 - Tony Mascia Eliminated in 10th Place ($7,429) By Vito Masi

Tony Mascia - 10th Place - $7,429

Level: 28
Blinds: 25,000/50,000
Ante: 5,000
Players Remaining: 10
Average Stack: 2,316,000
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

Tony Mascia shoves all in from early position for 600,000, and Vito Masi reshoves for more in middle position. The rest of the players fold, and the two table their hands.

"I haven't hit a set all tournament," Mascia says as he turns over 99. Mascia is behind as Masi is holding a higher pair, KK.

The board runs out Q♣8♣6J5 awarding Masi the pot, and eliminating Masica in 10th place.

Vito Masi - Eliminated in 10th place, for $7,429
Tony Mascia - 1,400,000 (28 bb)

Event #1 - Final Table of Ten (with Chip Counts)

Level: 28
Blinds: 25,000/50,000
Ante: 5,000
Players Remaining: 10
Average Stack: 2,316,000
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

We have reached the unofficial final table of ten.  All of these players are guaranteed at least $7,429, but all have their eyes on the $97,845 first place prize.  Here is a look at how these players will stack up at the final table: 

Seat 1 - Anthony Lanteri - 2,640,000 (52 bb)
Seat 2 - Vito Masi - 810,000 (16 bb)
Seat 3 - Daniel Podheiser - 2,670,000 (53 bb)
Seat 4 - Stephen LaPoint-1,530,000 (30 bb)
Seat 5 - Darrell Blodgett - 2,350,000 (47 bb)
Seat 6 - Jay Casey - 2,775,000 (55 bb)
Seat 7 - Eugene Roemischer - 1,160,000 (23 bb)
Seat 8 - Michael Dobbs - 6,310,000 (126 bb)
Seat 9 - Ian Marderness - 2,280,000 (45 bb)
Seat 10 - Tony Mascia - 625,000 (12 bb)

Event #1 - Peter Sennon Eliminated in 11th Place ($7,429) By Jay K.C.

Peter Sennon - 11th Place - $7,429

Level: 28
Blinds: 25,000/50,000
Ante: 5,000
Players Remaining: 11
Average Stack: 2,105,454
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

Peter Sennon is all in holding QQ against Jay K.C.'s AQ♠.

The flop comes AK7 giving KC the lead with his pair of aces.

Unfortunately for Sennon, the 10 turn and 5♣ river do not improve his hand and he is eliminated in 11th place.

The remaining ten players will now redraw for their seats at the unofficial final table of ten.

Jay K.C. - 2,775,000 (55 bb)
Peter Sennon - Eliminated in 11th place, for $7,429

Event #1 - Philippe Casciola Eliminated in 12th Place ($7,429)

Philippe Casciola - 12th Place - $7,429

Event #1 - Colin Maneval Eliminated in 13th Place ($6,040)

Colin Maneval - 13th Place - $6,040

Event #1 - Laurie Hilton Eliminated in 14th Place ($6,040), Michael Dobbs Takes Chip Lead

Laurie Hilton - 14th Place - $6,040
 
Level: 27
Blinds: 20,000/40,000
Ante: 5,000
Players Remaining: 14
Average Stack: 1,654,285
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

Facing a raise from Michael Dobbs under the gun, Laurie Hilton shoves all in for just under 1,000,000 from the big blind.  Dobbs calls and the players table their hands.

Hilton: 10♠10
Dobbs: A♣K

The flop comes Q88 leaving Hilton in the lead. She maintains that lead when the turn comes the 8♠.  But the K♠ river gives Dobbs the bigger boat, eliminating Hilton in 14th place.

Michael Dobbs -  4,200,000 (105 bb)
Laurie Hilton - Eliminated in 14th place, for $6,040

Event #1 - Floyd Overton Eliminated in 15th Place ($6,040)

Floyd Overton - 15th Place - $6,040

Event #1 - Victor Paulino Eliminated in 16th Place ($5,254)

Victor Paulino - 16th Place - $5,254

Event #1 - Tony Mascia Doubles First Hand of the Day

Level: 27
Blinds: 20,000/40,000
Ante: 5,000
Players Remaining: 16
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

According to Tony Mascia, he doubled up the very first hand of the day.

Ian Marderness raised to 100,000 from under the gun and Tony Mascia shoves all in on the button for 415,000.  Daniel Podheiser reraises to 730,000 from the small blind, and Marderness folds.

Mascia: K♣K
Podheiser: JJ♠

The flop comes QJ♣4♠ giving Podheiser the commanding lead with a set of jacks. He maintains that lead when the turn comes the A. But the 10♣ river gives Mascia the Broadway straight to win the hand and double up.

Tony Mascia - 900,000 (22 bb)
Daniel Podheiser - 2,600,000 (65 bb)

Day 3 of Event #1 ($600 NLH Re-Entry) Now Underway - 16 Remain

Level: 27
Blinds: 20,000/40,000
Ante: 5,000
Players Remaining: 16
Live Stream Link:  twitch.tv/foxwoodspoker
Prizepool Info

Play is now underway for the final 16 players in Event #1.  All of these players are guaranteed a payday of at least $5,254, but all have their sights set on the $97,845 first place prize.

Here is a look at the final 16 players by seating assignment:

Table/SeatName:Chip Count: 
1-1Eugene Roemischer3,045,000
1-2Philippe Casciola625,000
1-3Victor Paulino405,000
1-4Laurie Hilton1,340,000
1-5----EMPTY---------------
1-6Darrell Blodgett2,100,000
1-7Michael Dobbs1,865,000
1-8Vito Masi655,000
1-9Floyd Overton330,000
2-1Tony Mascia420,000
2-2Daniel Podheiser3,055,000
2-3Anthony Lanteri3,230,000
2-4----EMPTY---------------
2-5Peter Sennon2,100,000
2-6Stephen Lapoint670,000
2-7Jayaram K.C810,000
2-8Ian Marderness1,640,000
2-9Colin Maneval845,000

Event #5 (400 NLH PPC Multi-Flight) Kicks Off at 11am

The first flight of the PPC sponsored Event #5 will kick off at 11am this morning. The second flight will be held this evening at 5:00 pm. While the foxwoodspoker.com blog will focus on the final day of Event #1, updates for Event #5 can be found at the PPC blog:  http://ppcpokertour.com/

11 AM - Event #5A: $400 No-Limit Hold'em PPC Multi-Flight  **100,000 Guarantee
  • The top three spots will receive a $3,500 package to the PPC Aruba World Championship. Packages are transferable.
  • Late registration is open until the start of Level 9
  • Re-Entries are allowed until registration closes at the start of Level 9
  • Players begin with 20,000 in tournament chips
  • THIS TOURNAMENT IS A BEST STACK FORWARD EVENT
  • Levels are 1-12 are 30 minutes in length
  • Levels 13+ are 40 minutes in length 
  • Two starting flights. A and B.   
  • There will be a 15 minute break after Levels 4, 8, and 12
  • Day one play will end after Level 15.
  • Flights will combine to play Day 2 on Thursday December 8th at noon. 
  • Structure sheet can be found by clicking this link

Schedule For Wed. Dec. 7th Foxwoods Mega Stacks Series

9 AM - $60 No Limit Hold'em  

11 AM - Event #5A: $400 No-Limit Hold'em PPC Multi-Flight  **100,000 Guarantee
  • The top three spots will receive a $3,500 package to the PPC Aruba World Championship. Packages are transferable.
  • Late registration is open until the start of Level 9
  • Re-Entries are allowed until registration closes at the start of Level 9
  • Players begin with 20,000 in tournament chips
  • THIS TOURNAMENT IS A BEST STACK FORWARD EVENT
  • Levels are 1-12 are 30 minutes in length
  • Levels 13+ are 40 minutes in length 
  • Two starting flights. A and B.   
  • There will be a 15 minute break after Levels 4, 8, and 12
  • Day one play will end after Level 15.
  • Flights will combine to play Day 2 on Thursday December 8th at noon. 
  • Structure sheet can be found by clicking this link
12 PM - Event #1: $600 No-Limit Hold'em Multi-Day Event  $500,000 Guaranteed  **DAY 3**
  • For a full list of Day 3 players along with chip counts and seating assignments, please see this link
3 PM - $200 Mega Super Satellite - Win a $1,650 Voucher - 1 Seat Guaranteed

5 PM - Event #5B: $400 No-Limit Hold'em PPC Multi-Flight  **100,000 Guarantee
  • The top three spots will receive a $3,500 package to the PPC Aruba World Championship. Packages are transferable.
  • Late registration is open until the start of Level 9
  • Re-Entries are allowed until registration closes at the start of Level 9
  • Players begin with 20,000 in tournament chips
  • THIS TOURNAMENT IS A BEST STACK FORWARD EVENT
  • Levels are 1-12 are 30 minutes in length
  • Levels 13+ are 40 minutes in length 
  • Two starting flights. A and B.  
  • There will be a 15 minute break after Levels 4, 8, and 12
  • Day one play will end after Level 15.
  • Flights will combine to play Day 2 on Thursday December 8th at noon. 
  • Structure sheet can be found by clicking this link
8:30 PM - $100 No Limit Hold'em  Bounty
 
A full schedule of all Foxwoods Mega Stacks events can be found here.

Event #1 - Day 3 Seat Assignments and Chip Counts, Anthony Lanteri Leads

Anthony Lanteri - Chipleader

Play will resume for the remaining 16 players at 12:00 noon on Wed. Dec . 6th at Level 27 (20,000/40,000 blinds and a 5,000 ante).

Here is a look at the final 16 players by seating assignment:

Table/SeatName:Chip Count: 
1-1Eugene Roemischer3,045,000
1-2Philippe Casciola625,000
1-3Victor Paulino405,000
1-4Laurie Hilton1,340,000
1-5----EMPTY---------------
1-6Darrell Blodgett2,100,000
1-7Michael Dobbs1,865,000
1-8Vito Masi655,000
1-9Floyd Overton330,000
2-1Tony Mascia420,000
2-2Daniel Podheiser3,055,000
2-3Anthony Lanteri3,230,000
2-4----EMPTY---------------
2-5Peter Sennon2,100,000
2-6Stephen Lapoint670,000
2-7Jayaram K.C810,000
2-8Ian Marderness1,640,000
2-9Colin Maneval845,000