March 2014 - Foxwoods Poker Classic - Event #14 - $400 NLH Six Max - Final Results

PLACE	PLAYER	PRIZE
1	Igor Tiguy, Boston, MA	$14,830
2	Patricia Herron, Warwick, RI	$9,638
3	Melvin Satterwhite, Salem, MA	$6,388
4	Robert Courtney, Millbury, MA	$4,791
5	Leung Ng, Cranston, RI	$3,651
6	Andrew Giatas, North Billerica, MA	$2,965
7	Md-Sayad Hossain, West Haven, CT	$2,396
8	Eric Brooks, Medford, MA	$1,939
9	Derek Chin, Wellesley Hills, MA	$1,545
10	Michael Sabini, Stamford, CT	$1,083
11	Marc Magazu, Franklin, MA	$1,083
12	Robert Goldstein, Laguna Hills, CA	$1,083
13	Jason Staalesen, Albany, NY	$969
14	Jason Langianese, Bedford, NH	$969
15	Gray Dewey, East Weymouth, MA	$969
16	James McKeon, Locust Valley, NY	$912
17	Glen Minxolli, Peabody, MA	$912
18	Peter Wagner, Hinsdale, NH	$912

March 2014 - Foxwoods Poker Classic - Event #13 - $1,650 NLH - Final Results

PLACE	PLAYER	PRIZE
1	Joseph McKeehen, No. Wales, PA	$61,285
2	Peter Everett, Fairfield, CT	$39,835
3	Stephen Happas, Braintree, MA	$26,400
4	Brendan Wiley, Danvers, MA	$19,799
5	William Morales, Waltham, MA	$15,086
6	Michael Guadano, New York, NY	$12,257
7	Michael Dentale, Brooklyn, NY	$9,899
8	Michael Jarvela, New Ipswich, NH	$8,015
9	Gregory Hyman, Dallas, TX	$6,366
10	Michael Jacoby, Chandler, AZ	$4,478
11	Robert Tallini, Londonderry, NH	$4,478
12	Antoine Younes, Augusta, ME	$4,478
13	Giuseppe Pizzolato, Ridgewood, NY	$4,007
14	Stanley Shaw, Wilbraham, MA	$4,007
15	Steven Berkowitz, Little Neck, NY	$4,007
16	Maurice Paradis, Jewett City, CT	$3,771
17	Jeffrey Hurwitz, New Haven, CT	$3,771
18	Kyle Merron, Athol, MA	$3,771

1st Place: $19,000

Our first place finisher

The final card is dealt

2nd Place: Michael O'Connell ($16,000)

Michael O'Connell was all in with [Ac][7s] and was up against his opponent's [Jh][Jd].  The board ran out [Td][9d][3c][9s][9c] and Michael could not find an ace to survive.  He will collect $16,000 for his 2nd place finish.  Michael turned a huge profit as he satellited into the tournament on a $60 satellite.  That's a 26,600% ROI!

Photos from heads up match

Michael O'Connell doubles

It was a preflop cooler as Michael O'Connell with [Kh][Kc] against his opponent's [Ac][Qs].  The board ran out [Th][Jc][3s][Js][2h] to give Michael the doubleup.  The two players are now nearly even in chips.

3rd Place: Ryan Eriquezzo ($10,844)

Ryan Eriquezzo was all in preflop with [Ad][Qh] and was flipping against his opponent's [Jd][Jc].  The board ran out [2c][7d][Kc][9c][9h] and Ryan failed to pair one of his hole cards.  He will exit this tournament in 3rd place, good for $10,844.

Updated chip counts at break

The 3 remaining players are taking a brief ten minute break.  Here are updated chip counts:

Ryan Eriquezzo - 2,345,000
Michael O'Connell - 2,095,000
DNR - 1,750,000

Here are the remaining payouts:

1st Place: $22,517
2nd Place: $13,975
3rd Place: $9,352

4th Place: Leonidas Gialelis ($7,325)

Michael O'Connell moved all in under the gun and Leonidas Gialelis called all in for less.  Both other players got out of the way, and Leonidas tabled his [Qs][Qd], which was well ahead of Michael's [8h][7h].  The [Th][4h][Kd] flop gave Leonidas a bit of a sweat, but the [3c] kept the queens in front.  It was the [2h] river that did it... making Michael's flush and eliminating Leonidas in 4th place.  Leonidas will collect $7,325 for his efforts.

5th Place: Je Wook Oh ($5,455)

Je Wook Oh has been eliminated in 5th place when he ran his ace nine into the pocket aces of Ryan Eriquezzo.  Je Wook will collect $5,455 for his efforts.

6th Place: Nicholas Medis ($4,416)

Six handed, action folded to Nicholas Medis on the button, and he moved all in.  Leonidas Gialelis snap called in the big blind and tabled [Qh][Qd], which was well ahead of Nicholas's [9c][7c].  The flop came out [As][Qh][2c], and Nicholas would need to catch runner runner clubs to survive.  The [Ac] that fell on the turn was not the club he was looking for, as Leonidas now had an unbeatable full house.  The meaningless [6h] hit the river to send Nicholas to the rail in 6th place, earning $4,416 for his efforts.

7th Place: Jeffrey Yanchek ($3,533)

Jeffrey Yancheck was all in and in great shape to double up, holding [Ac][Td] against Ryan Eriquezzo's [Jd][Th].  Ryan had been on a hot streak, though, and told Jeffrey, "Sorry about this" before the flop came out.  As if knowing the fate of the cards, Ryan outflopped his opponent when it came [Jc][Kh][3d].  Jeffrey had outs, though, and he had two chances to hit one.  The [3s] turn and [5h] river could not save him, however, and Jeffrey will exit this final table in 7th place, good for $3,533.

6 left in this Foxwoods 300 I'm cl. 22k up top #lettuce

— Ryan Eriquezzo (@RyanEriquezzo) March 18, 2014

8th Place: Charles Cohen ($2,754)

On a [5c][5d][Jh] flop, Charles Cohen moved all in and was snap called by his opponent, who tabled [As][Jc].  Charles said, "Well I guess I'm out" before sheepishly turning over [Ad][3c].  The [4h] turn gave life to Charles as he went from zero outs to four, but even after rooting heartily for a deuce, it did not come.  Instead, the [Qc] landed on the river to send Charles to the payout desk.  He will earn $2,754 for his 8th place finish.

Photos from the final table so far

Ryan Eriqezzo stares down his opponent who contemplates calling his with [Ah][Qs]

Charles Cohen stacks his chips after getting Michael O'Connell to fold

Je Wook Oh checks his hole cards shortly after doubling up

Leonidas Gialelis and Ryan Eriquezzo play a blind vs. blind pot

9th Place: Joe Cote ($2,143)

At 15,000/30,000 blinds, Ryan Eriquezzo opened to 60,000 before the 10 seat called.  Action folded to Joe Cote in the big blind who moved in for just over 400,000.  After asking for a count, Ryan re-shoved and got a tank fold from the 10 seat, who mucked [Ah][Qs] face up.

Ryan [Ac][Qc]
Joe [Ad][Th]

Joe would need to catch a ten to survive, but it did not come as the board ran out [8d][4s][As][6c][8c].  For his 9th place finish, Joe will earn $2,143.

Ryan Eriquezzo doubles through Charles Cohen

On a [Qh][Js][6c][9h] board, Ryan Eriquezzo moves all in with [Kd][Kc] and gets a call from Charles Cohen who holds [Ts][9s].  Charles has eight outs to eliminate Ryan, but the [4h] river is not one of them.  Ryan seems surprised that his 82% favorite held up, and he scoops this giant pot.  Ryan now sits on over 1,300,000.

Je Wook Oh doubles through Michael O'Connell

On the last hand before dinner break, Je Wook Oh was all in with A-Q against Michael O'Connell's pocket sixes.  Je Wook flopped a queen to earn the double-up.  After the hand, Je Wook had 524,000 while Michael dropped to 1,250,000.

The nine remaining players are now on a 45 minute dinner break.  Play will resume at approximately 6:50pm.

10th Place: Marc Magazu ($1,610)

Marc Magazu was all in with [7h][7c] and was behind his opponent's [9h][9c].  Marc would need to catch a seven to stay alive, but the [Ac][9s][Kd] left Marc all but drawing dead.  He would need both sevens to come out to stave off eliminations, but the [5d] turn left him drawing dead.  The meaningless [4s] hit the river, sending Marc to the payout desk to collect his $1,610 for 10th place.

Final table reached

The final 10 players have taken their seats and are now playing the Final Table.  Here are chip counts and seating assignments:

Seat 1: Nicholas Medis - 389,000
Seat 2: Michael O'Connell - 836,000
Seat 3: Marc Magazu - 173,000
Seat 4: Joe Cote - 347,000
Seat 5: Charles Cohen - 1,693,000
Seat 6: Leonidas Gialelis - 879,000
Seat 7: Ryan Eriquezzo - 636,000
Seat 8: Jeffrey Yanchek - 280,000
Seat 9: Je Wook Oh - 404,000
Seat 10: DNR - 553,000

Here are the remaining prizes:

1st Place: $22,517
2nd Place: $13,975
3rd Place: $9,352
4th Place: $7,325
5th Place: $5,455
6th Place: $4,416
7th Place: $3,533
8th Place: $2,754
9th Place: $2,143
10th Place: $1,610

Final 2 tables reached

With the elimination of our 19th place finisher, the remaining 18 players are redrawing for seats on the final 2 tables.  Here are select chip counts:

Ryan Eriquezzo - 858,000

Michael O'Connell - 810,000

Jewook Oh - 191,000

March 2014 - Foxwoods Poker Classic - Event #12 - $300 NLH Ladies Only - Final Results

PLACE	PLAYER	PRIZE
1	Karen Goncalves, Abington, MA	$5,000
2	Laura Gamble, Gloucester, MA	$5,299
3	Michelle Kovacs, Marlborough, MA	$5,099
4	Bess Child, Millbury, MA	$4,999
5	Darin Ann Parker, Northport, NY	$2,081
6	Elizabeth Cahill, Norton, MA	$1,702
7	Ivonne Hernandez, Holbrook, NY	$1,387
8	Cathy Connaughton, Mansfield, MA	$1,104
9	Laura Camuso, Woburn, MA	$885
10	Helene Strafford, Holbrook, NY	$693
11	Akhila Belur, Shrewsbury, MA	$693
12	Nancy O'€™Neill, Merrimac, MA	$693
13	Adkins Bridgette, Dearborn, MO	$630
14	Christine Garofalo, Patchogue, NY	$630
15	Mary Lockwood, Middletown, CT	$630

Updated chip counts from the break

Players are on their first 15 minute break of the day.  When they return, blinds will be 3,000/6,000 with a 1,000 ante.  Tournament officials are coloring up and racing off the 500 chips.  Here are select chip counts at the break:

Ryan Eriquezzo - 685,000
Jewook Oh - 269,000
Michael O'Connell - 207,000
Tarun Gulati - 168,000
Mike Nye - 159,000
Chris Tryba - busted

Event #15 is in the money

Ryan Eriquezzo

With the elimination of our 46th place finisher, the remaining 45 players are now in the money.  Each player is guaranteed $623 while all eyes are on the $22,517 first place prize.

Ryan Eriquezzo came into Day 2 as the chip leader with 304,500, and he has maintained his lead.  Ryan has more than doubled his stack already and currently sits on approximately 680,000.

Event #15: Cards are in the air for Day 2

Players have unbagged their chips and taken their seats, and cards are in the air for Day 2 of Event #15.  69 players remain, and the top 45 players will get paid.  This tournament will play down to a winner tonight.

You can watch our featured table at www.FoxwoodsLive.com.

March 2014 - Foxwoods Poker Classic - Event #15 - $300 NLH - Returning Players

Flight B comes to a close, playing 5 more hands

With 10 minutes left in Level 15, the clock has been paused and a card has been drawn.  Players will play 5 more hands before bagging up for the night.  The board reads 39 remaining players, so those that make it through these additional hands will join the 35 players from Flight A at 12pm to play down to a winner.

Full chip counts and seating assignments for Day 2 will be posted here shortly.

10pm Update: Flight B down to just over 100 players

Players recently returned from a break where the 25 chips were colored up and raced off.  The blinds have just increased to 400/800 with a 100 ante, and the average stack is just over 30,000.  There were a total of 214 players, and we have trimmed the field to just over 100 players.  Play will continue until the end of level 15, which will be approximately 1:45am.

7pm Update

It's 7pm on St. Patrick's Day, and both flights of Event #15 $300 NLH are in play.

Flight A is mid-way through Level 15, which means they're 15 minutes from bagging up for the night.  36 players remain from the original 185 entrants, and the average stack is just over 77,000 chips.

Flight B is on their first break of the day.  Registration is still open for 2 more levels, and there are already 182 entrants for this flight.

Flight B is under way, Flight A update

Flight B is under way, and there are currently 114 players registered.  The featured table is now streaming live at www.FoxwoodsLive.com.

Flight A is now playing 600/1,200 blinds with a 2,00 ante, and is down to 48 players remaining from a starting field of 185.  The average stack is currently 57,812.

Players are now on break

Players are now on their second break of the day.   Tournament staff are coloring up and racing off the 25 chips.  When they return, blinds will be 300/600 with a 100 ante.

Event #15 is under way

Cards are in the air for Event #15-A.  Registration is open for 6 levels, or approximately 2:15pm, and you can re-enter if you bust.  Players will play 15 levels before bagging up for Day 2.

There is another flight for Event #15 at 5pm, with registration and re-entry open for 6 levels as well, or approximately 8:15pm.

Today's schedule

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  Today at the Foxwoods Poker Classic is Event #15, $300 NLH with a $75,000 Guarantee.  There are two flights to enter, one at 11am and another at 5pm, and players combine and play down to a final table tomorrow at 12pm.  We will be live streaming flight B at www.FoxwoodsLive.com. Players start with 15,000 in chips and each level is 30 minutes.  Full structure is available here.

1st Place: Joseph McKeehen ($61,285)

After a grueling heads up match, Joseph McKeehen had grinded Peter Everett down to about 10 big blinds, and Peter got the last of his chips in with [Qc][5c] against Joseph's [As][9c].  The board ran out a clean [8s][2d][8c][8h][6c] to bring this lengthy final table to a close.  Joseph will earn a $61,285 payday along with the title, the trophy, and the watch.  Congratulations, Joseph!

2nd Place: Peter Everett ($39,835)

Joseph McKeehen doubles through Peter Everett right before break

Chip leader Peter Everett

Joseph McKeehen and Peter Everett are still heads up, and both players have had the chip lead at points in the match.

Just before the break, Joseph was all in with [Qd][6d] on a [Qc][Tc][5d][6s] board against Peter's [As][Qs].  The river bricked off the [9h] and Joseph doubled up.

Currently it's Peter in the lead with approximately 2.1 million to Joseph's 1.7 million.  Players have elected to skip the break, and the blinds are now 25,000/50,000 with a 5,000 ante.

Joseph McKeehen fights back to double through Peter Everett

Joseph McKeehen watches the river save his tournament life

Peter Everett moved all in preflop and Joseph McKeehen snap called.  It was another preflop cooler as Peter had [As][Qc] against Joseph's [Kh][Kc].  The [5c][Ah][Qs] flop was huge for Peter as he flopped two pair, leaving Joseph needing a king to survive.  The [Jd] turn opened a few more outs for Joseph as he could make a straight with a ten.  Miraculously, the [Td] popped up on the river.  "Bink city," yelled one of Joseph's supporters.  Joseph doubled up to about 1.4 million, and Peter dropped to around 2.6 million.

Peter Everett doubles through Joseph McKeehen

With almost all of the chips on the line, Peter Everett got all in against Joseph McKeehen on a [Ad][4d][5h].  Peter was in great shape to double up as he had flopped a set with [4s][4h], up against Joseph's [Ac][Kd].  Joseph picked up a flush draw on the [Td] turn, but the [Qc] on the river locked up a double for Peter.

3rd Place: Steve Happas ($26,400)

With the board reading [2c][Td][9c][9h], Steve Happas moved all in and was snap called by Joseph McKeehen.  Joseph flipped over [Ts][Th], and all Steve could say was, "What a set up" as he tabled his [Ad][9s].  Steve was drawing live to a one-outer, but the [5h] river wasn't it.  Steve earns $26,400 for his 3rd place finish.

Finished 3rd place. Almost got there. Ty for everyone rooting me on and sending me wishes. Gl to @dude904 who is heads up @FoxwoodsPoker
— Steve*Dakota*Happas (@Dakotasisland) March 17, 2014

4th Place: Brendan Wiley ($19,799)

After losing most of his chips with a set of tens to a rivered straight, Brendan Wiley was all in with K-Q against A-T.  His opponent flopped two pair and Brendan was looking for a jack to river his own straight.  Unfortunately, it did not come, and Brendan will have to settle for 4th place and the $19,799 that goes along with it.

5th Place: Will Morales ($15,086)

Will Morales was all in preflop and was called by two opponents.  The [Ts][5c][2d][Jc][4s] board was checked down, and Will's [Ah][Tc] lost to [Ad][Jd].  Will will collect $15,086 for his 5th place finish.

6th Place: Mike Guadano ($12,257)

Mike Guadano was all in preflop with [As][Qc] against chip leader Joseph McKeehen's [Ah][Kd].  All four flush draws were live, as Joseph pointed out.  The [7h][Kh][Ac] flop dug Mike a deeper hole, as he'd need to go runner runner to stay alive.  The [Js] turn gave Mike one of his backdoor draws, needing a ten to make broadway.  But the river was the [Qd], making Mike the losing two pair.  He will collect $12,257 for his 6th place finish today.

Event #14 $400 Six-Max is now on the bubble

We are down to 19 players in today's $400 Six-Max from 168 starting entries.  One more player needs to bust before the remaining 18 players are in the money, so all three tables are now hand for hand until the money bubble bursts.

Updated chip counts on break

Chip leader Joseph McKeehen

Players are now on a 10 minute break.  When they return, blinds will be 6,000/12,000 with a 2,000 ante.  Here are updated chip counts for the final 6 players, in seat order:

Steve Happas - 320,000
Brendan Wiley - 360,000
Joseph McKeehen - 1,650,000
Will Morales - 235,000
Peter Everett - 1,050,000
Mike Guadano - 345,000

7th Place: Mike Dentale ($9,899)

On a [4d][7c][5s][Jh] board, Mike Dentale was all in against Peter Everett.  Mike had the best starting hand in hold'em, [As][Ah], but Peter had caught up by flopping a straight with his [8c][6c].  Mike was already heading to the payout desk when the [9s] hit the river, and he will collect $9,899 for his 7th place finish today.

8th Place: Mike Jarvela ($8,015)

Mike Jarvela was all in with [Kh][Kd] and was called by Steve Happas who held the [Ad][Kc].  It was a preflop cooler, and Mike was in good shape to double up.  The [Qd][6d][8c] flop was dealt, and Mike just ha to dodge an ace or backdoor draws.  But the [As] changed everything, and now Mike would need to catch the case king to survive.  It was not to be, as the [8d] landed instead to give Steve the winning two pair.  Mike headed to the payout desk to collect his $8,015 for his 8th place finish.

9th Place: Greg Hyman ($6,366)

In a blind vs. blind battle, Greg Hyman was all in with [Ks][Th] against Will Morales's [Ac][Qs].  Greg was in bad shape as the flop fell [Ad][8s][5d], and the [4d] turn left Greg drawing dead.  After the meaningless [9d] river was dealt, the stacks were counted down, and it was confirmed that Greg would be our 9th place finisher, good for $6,366.

10th Place: Michael Jacoby ($4,478)

Michael Jacob was all in with [6s][6c] against Joseph McKeehen's [Ad][Ac].  Michael was drawing dead by the turn on a [Jh][Qh][8h][As][4d] board, and he will be eliminated in 10th place.  Michael collects $4,478 for his efforts.

$1,650 NLH Final Table Reached

11th Place Finisher Robert Tallini

The final table has been reached in Event #13 $1,650 NLH.  Players are now on their one hour dinner break, and play will resume at 7:35pm EST on our live stream!  Blinds are still 4,000/8,000 with a 1,000 ante for another 27 minutes and 35 seconds.  Here are the final table chip counts & seating assignments:

Seat 1: Michael Jacoby - 73,000
Seat 2: Steve Happas - 313,000
Seat 3: Brendan Wiley - 230,000
Seat 4: Mike Dentale - 439,000
Seat 5: Joseph McKeehen - 1,227,000
Seat 6: Will Morales - 97,000
Seat 7: Greg Hyman - 176,000
Seat 8: Mike Jarvela - 177,000
Seat 9: Peter Everett - 925,000
Seat 10: Mike Guadano - 396,000

Here are the remaining payouts:

1st Place: $61,285
2nd Place: $39,835
3rd Place: $26,400
4th Place: $19,799
5th Place: $15,086
6th Place: $12,257
7th Place: $9,899
8th Place: $8,015
9th Place: $6,366
10th Place: $4,478

Good news we are down to final table but I chipped down to 313k/ on dinner break live stream at 730pm @FoxwoodsPoker http://t.co/blZjkMG2Oy
— Steve*Dakota*Happas (@Dakotasisland) March 16, 2014

$1,650 NLH is in the money

The bubble boy

The bubble has burst in Event #13 $1,650 NLH.  A short stack got it in with ace five but was dominated by his opponent's ace jack.  No five came, and the remaining 18 players are in the money.  They are now redrawing for seats at the final 2 tables.

Foxwoods Poker Classic mid-series update

Hand for hand in the $1,650 NLH

We are mid-way through at the Foxwoods Poker Classic and two tournaments are in play at 4pm on Sunday.

35 players returned from yesterday's $150,000 Guaranteed $1,650 NLH.  They are now down to 19 players and are hand for hand as the money bubble is here.  Mike Dentale and Joe McKeehen are still in the hunt for the title.

Meanwhile, today's $400 NLH Six-Max got under way at 11am, and it received 168 entries.  Going into 400/800 blinds with a 100 ante, 77 players remain.  First place is $14,830 with the top 18 players guaranteed a $912 payday.

Here are the event winners so far in the Foxwoods Poker Classic:

Event #1 - $600 NLH (winner: Daniel Couzens)
Event #2 - $300 Omaha 8 (winner: Yajuan Jiang)
Event #3 - $300 NLH Bounty (winner: Rohan Long)
Event #4 - $300 PLO High Only (winnner: John Sullivan)
Event #5 - $300 NLH (winner: Giedrius Bagdonas)
Event #6 - $300 NLH Bounty (winner: Jason Ruotolo)
Event #7 - $300 HOSE (winner: George Krafft)
Event #8 - $400 NLH (winner: David Stefanski)
Event #9 - $300 Seven Card Stud (winner: William Munley)
Event #10 - $300 Limit Hold'em (winner: Maurice "Fred" Paradis)
Event #11 - $500 NLH Bounty (winner: Mark Awalt)