left: Dennis Phillips, right: Bernard Lee
left: Luis Vazquez, right: Charlotte Chabot
left: Kevin Schaffel, right: Kyle Loman
left: Paul Harris, right: Spiro Mitrokostas
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Photos: Mega Stack Challenge Main Event Day 1
left: Dennis Phillips, right: Bernard Lee
left: Luis Vazquez, right: Charlotte Chabot
left: Kevin Schaffel, right: Kyle Loman
left: Paul Harris, right: Spiro Mitrokostas
Mega Stack Main Event Final Number and Payouts
We had a total of 166 players in the $1,650 NLHE Mega Stack Main Event. The top 20 places will finish in the money.
The payout structure is as follows:
1st - $65,475
2nd - $35,769
3rd - $22,795
4th - $19,400
5th - $16,661
6th - $13,580
7th - $10,792
8th - $8,123
9th - $5,583
10th-12th - $4,607
13th-15th - $4,122
16th-20th - $3,637
The payout structure is as follows:
1st - $65,475
2nd - $35,769
3rd - $22,795
4th - $19,400
5th - $16,661
6th - $13,580
7th - $10,792
8th - $8,123
9th - $5,583
10th-12th - $4,607
13th-15th - $4,122
16th-20th - $3,637
Blind Increase with 152 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 200-400 with a 50 ante.
There are approximately 152 players remaining.
There are approximately 152 players remaining.
Early Chip Counts at the Mega Stack Challenge
Some notable chip counts early on in today's action include:
Luiz Vazquez - 95,000
Spiro Mitrokostas - 64,000
Bernard Lee - 53,500
Kyle Loman - 46,000
Charlotte Chabot - 43,000
Paul Harris - 34,800
Dennis Phillips - 22,900
Kevin Schaffel - 21,000
Luiz Vazquez - 95,000
Spiro Mitrokostas - 64,000
Bernard Lee - 53,500
Kyle Loman - 46,000
Charlotte Chabot - 43,000
Paul Harris - 34,800
Dennis Phillips - 22,900
Kevin Schaffel - 21,000
Break Time
The players are currently on a 10-minute break.
When play resumes, the blinds will be 150-300 with a 25 ante.
When play resumes, the blinds will be 150-300 with a 25 ante.
Blind Increase
The blinds have been increased to 100-200 with a 25 ante.
Registration is open through the end of this level.
Registration is open through the end of this level.
Foxwoods Poker Classic Champion Luis Vazquez
2010 Foxwoods Poker Classic Main Event Champion Luis Vazquez has joined the field in today's Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
Foxwoods Mega Stack Hosts Dennis Phillips and Kevin Schaffel
left: Dennis Phillips, right: Kevin Schaffel
2008 WSOP 3rd place finisher Dennis Phillips and 2009 WSOP 8th place finishers Kevin Schaffel are serving as hosts for the 2010 May Mega Stack Challenge here at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino.
Both are in the field for today's Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
Break Time at the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event
The players are currently on a 10-minute break.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 100-200.
Registration is still open for today's event.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 100-200.
Registration is still open for today's event.
YouTube video: Schaffel Up and Deal at the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge
2009 WSOP 8th place finisher Kevin Schaffel gets play started on day one of the 2010 May Mega Stack Challenge Main Event at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino.
Foxwoods Mega Stack Main Event is Underway!
Cards are in the air here at Foxwoods!
Registration will remain open for the first few levels.
Registration will remain open for the first few levels.
Mega Stack Challenge Main Event About to Kick Off
The $1,650 NLHE Main Event of the 2010 May Mega Stack Challenge is about to get underway.
Players will start with 40,000 in chips and the blinds will be 50 minutes on day one, 60 minutes on days two and three.
Players will start with 40,000 in chips and the blinds will be 50 minutes on day one, 60 minutes on days two and three.
Chris Ganias Crowned $560 Mega Stack Champion ($44,527)
$560 Mega Stack Challenge Champion Chris Ganias
Runner-up Alexi Lammi
Third Place Finisher Glenn McCaffrey
When we reached three-handed play, a deal was made with Chris Ganias receiving $44,527 and the victory, Alexi Lammi credited for second place and $25,137 and Glenn McCaffrey third place and $25,137.
Congratulations to Chris Ganias, champion of the $560 Mega Stack Challenge at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino.
Stay tuned tomorrow for coverage of the 2010 May Mega Stack Challenge Main Event starting at 11AM.
Todd Freeman Eliminated in 4th Place ($13,989)
Chris Ganias raised to 175K preflop and Todd Freeman moved all in for his last 530K. Ganias made the call and they turned over:
Ganias [Ac][3c]
Freeman [Td][9d]
The board came [Qd][8s][5c][8h][3h] and Ganias won the pot to eliminate Freeman in fourth place.
James Coghlan Eliminated in 5th Place ($11,975)
James Coghlan moved all in from the small blind for his last 295K and was called by Chris Ganias in the big blind. They turned over:
Coghlan [2c][2s]
Ganias [Ac][Kh]
The board ran out [Ah][Tc][7d][9c][Qs] and Ganias made a pair of aces to win the pot and eliminate Coghlan in 5th place.
Break and Color Up with 5 Players Remaining
The five remaining players are now on a 10-minute break.
Tournament officials are coloring up the 5K chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 30K-60K with a 10K ante.
Tournament officials are coloring up the 5K chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 30K-60K with a 10K ante.
Ryan Batza Eliminated in 6th Place ($9,964)
On a board of [8c][4c][2s], Ryan Batza was all in against Glenn McCaffrey. They showed:
Batza [Ks][8s]
McCaffrey [9c][9s]
The turn was the [Th] and the river came the [Jc]. McCaffrey's nines held up to eliminate Batza in 6th place.
Gary Kreymer Eliminated in 7th Place ($7,950)
Gary Kreymer moved all in for 585K preflop and was called by Glenn McCaffrey. They turned up:
Kreymer [Kh][Jh]
McCaffrey [As][Kc]
The board came [6h][5d][3d][8s][9c] and McCaffrey won the pot and eliminated Kreymer in 7th place.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Frank Melgar Eliminated in 8th Place ($5,938)
Frank Melgar moved all in for his last 90K. Gary Kreymer then moved all in from the button for a total of 235K. Todd Freeman called from the big blind and they turned over:
Melgar [Jd][8h]
Kreymer [Ac][Ad]
Freeman [Kc][Qc]
The board ran out [9d][3d][2h][2d][Td] and Kreymer's makes the nut flush to win the whole pot.
Melgar is eliminated in 8th place.
Attilio Bitondo Eliminated in 9th Place ($3,933)
Glenn McCaffrey raised to 90K and Todd Freeman called. Attilo Bitondo called all in for his last 70K from the button. The flop came [Ts][6h][5c] and McCaffrey led out for 125K. Freeman folded and they turned up:
McCaffrey [Qc][Tc]
Bitondo [Ah][8d]
The turn was the [6d] and the river came the [8h]. McCaffrey won the pot with his pair of tens and eliminated Bitondo in 9th place.
Break and Color Up with 9 Players Remaining
The remaining nine players are now on a 10-minute break.
Tournament officials are coloring up the orange 1K chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 20K-40K with a 5K ante.
Tournament officials are coloring up the orange 1K chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 20K-40K with a 5K ante.
Juan "Majic" Catala Eliminated in 10th Place ($2,637)
Juan Catala shoved all in from the small blind and was called by Glenn McCaffrey in the big blind. They turned over:
Catala [Jh][8c]
McCaffrey [4c][4s]
The board ran out [Qd][7s][5c][6d][Tc] and McCaffrey's four held up to win the pot and eliminate Catala in 10th place.
$560 Foxwoods Mega Stack Final Table Chip Counts
Below are the final table chip counts by seating assignment:
1. Todd Freeman 822,000
2. Attilio Bitondo 1,134,000
3. Ryan Batza 908,000
4. Alexi Lammi 1,014,000
5. James Coghlan 1,511,000
6. Chris Ganias 1,119,000
7. Frank Melgar 241,000
8. Gary Kreymer 619,000
9. Juan "Majic" Catala 350,000
10. Glenn McCaffrey 591,000
1. Todd Freeman 822,000
2. Attilio Bitondo 1,134,000
3. Ryan Batza 908,000
4. Alexi Lammi 1,014,000
5. James Coghlan 1,511,000
6. Chris Ganias 1,119,000
7. Frank Melgar 241,000
8. Gary Kreymer 619,000
9. Juan "Majic" Catala 350,000
10. Glenn McCaffrey 591,000
Paul Harris Eliminated in 11th Place ($2,616)
Talk radio personality Paul Harris has been eliminated in 11th place when his A-5 failed to improve against his opponent's pocket eights.
The remaining ten players are redrawing for seats at the final table.
Break Time with 16 Players Remaining
The 16 remaining players are currently on a 10-minute break.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 12K-24K with a 3K ante.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 12K-24K with a 3K ante.
Play Resumes at the Mega Stack Challenge
Play has resumed at the $560 Mega Stack Challenge event.
The blinds have been increased to 8K-16K with a 2K ante.
The blinds have been increased to 8K-16K with a 2K ante.
Dinner Break of the $560 NLHE Mega Stack
The 19 players remaining in the $560 Mega Stack Challenge are now on a one-hour dinner break.
The Final Two Tables
We are down to our final 20 players in the $560 NLHE Mega Stack Challenge event. Players are currently drawing for seats at the final two tables.
Break and Color Up with 27 Players Remaining
The remaining 27 players are now on a 10-minute break.
Tournament officials are coloring up the purple 500 chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be 5K-10K with a 1K ante.
Tournament officials are coloring up the purple 500 chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be 5K-10K with a 1K ante.
Unbelievable Hand at the $560 Mega Stack...
UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Soeun Soer moved all in preflop for his last 42,000. Ami Sharma then reraised to 100,000. Behind him, Todd Freeman moved all in and Sharma called all in for his last 150,000. They turned over:
Freeman [Kd][Kh]
Sharma [Qd][Qs]
Soer [7c][7h]
The flop came [Ks][8d][3c], giving Freeman a set and a virtual lock on the hand and double elimination.
The turn came the [7s], giving Soer an smaller set and the very slimmest of hopes.
However, the table erupted when Soer hit the [7d] on the river, giving him quads and tripling him up!!!
Freeman took the monster side pot with his kings full and is now over 800,000 chips.
Wow...
YouTube video: The Money Bubble Hand of the $560 Mega Stack Challenge
With 46 players remaining and top 45 spots finishing in the money, the bubble is burst at the Foxwoods $560 Mega Stack Challenge event.
Kevin Schaffel Eliminated in 42nd Place
2009 WSOP Main Event 8th place finisher Kevin Schaffel has been eliminated in 42nd place.
Kevin, along with Dennis Phillips, are serving as hosts to the 2010 May Mega Stack Challenge here at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino.
Blinding Out to the Money...
David Giribaldi ended day one with 91,400 in chips. However, he called this morning and had an emergency that he had to attend to and would not be able to make today's action.
Despite that, Giribaldi has made the money. We are down to 41 players and Giribaldi's stack still has 12,000 worth of chips, which is less than one orbit.
YouTube video: Alex "ags104" Santiago Talks About His Pokerstars SCOOP Victory
Alex "ags104" Santiago talks to Jay "WhoJedi" Newnum about his recent SCOOP victory and FTOPS final table as well as his plans for the upcoming WSOP.
In the Money!!!
The bubble has burst in the $560 NLHE Mega Stack Challenge. All 45 remaining players are now guaranteed at least $1,006.
The video of the bubble hand will be posted shortly.
The video of the bubble hand will be posted shortly.
Break and Color Up with 49 Players Remaining
The 49 remaining players are currently on a 10-minute break.
Tournament officials are coloring up the 100 chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 3K-6K with a 500 ante.
Tournament officials are coloring up the 100 chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 3K-6K with a 500 ante.
Approaching the Money Bubble
We are now down to our final 49 players with top 45 spots finishing in the money.
Blind Increase with 54 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 2,500-5,000 with a 400 ante.
There are now 54 players left with top 45 finishing in the money.
There are now 54 players left with top 45 finishing in the money.
Ernie Hou's Bad Beats Continue on Day Two
Ernie Hou has had an up and down two days here at the $560 Mega Stack event, taking some of he most brutal beats.
Yesterday, Ernie called a players all in after the turn of a nine high board with J-9. His opponent turned over Q-T and spiked the queen on the river.
He built his stack back up and got another opponent all in with pocket eights against Hou's pocket kings. A king on the flop gave Hou a monster lead. However, his opponent caught runner runner eight eight to make quads.
On the first hand of the day, Hou had yet another opponent all in on a board of K-K-x-x-x. Once again, Hou was on the wrong end as his K-Q lost to his opponent's A-K.
Despite all of those beats, Hou has survived and continues to build his stack with only 60 players remaining.
Cards Back in the Air at Foxwoods
The final 61 players in the $560 NLHE Mega Stack Challenge have taken their seats and cards are in the air.
The blinds are now 2K-4K with 400 ante.
Top 45 players finish in the money and we will play down to a winner today.
The top chip stacks going into today are:
Todd Freeman 563,000
Gary Kreymer 457,000
Alexi Lanni 452,700
The blinds are now 2K-4K with 400 ante.
Top 45 players finish in the money and we will play down to a winner today.
The top chip stacks going into today are:
Todd Freeman 563,000
Gary Kreymer 457,000
Alexi Lanni 452,700
YouTube video: Dennis Phillips $560 Mega Stack Elimination Hand
Dennis Phillips is eliminated from the $560 Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge with less than 100 players remaining.
Play Concludes for the Day
Day one of the $560 NLHE Mega Stack Challenge event has concluded.
There are just over 60 players remaining with top 45 finishing in the money.
Play will resume tomorrow at noon.
Stay tuned to www.FoxwoodsLive.com for all the updates, photos and videos from the Mega Stack Challenge.
There are just over 60 players remaining with top 45 finishing in the money.
Play will resume tomorrow at noon.
Stay tuned to www.FoxwoodsLive.com for all the updates, photos and videos from the Mega Stack Challenge.
Kevin Schaffel Doubles Up to Over 100K
After fighting a short stack for most of the day, Kevin Schaffel got all of his chips in the middle preflop with pocket aces against his opponent's pocket nines. The aces held and Schaffel over now over 100K as we near the end of play on day one.
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