Sunday, May 16, 2010
Kevin Schaffel Eliminated by Luis Vazquez
Luis Vazquez raised from the button to 8K preflop and Kevin Schaffel reraised from the big blind to 24K. Vazquez made the call and the flop came [Ks][7c][6s].
Schaffel led out for 40K and Vazquez moved all in. Schaffel immediately made the call and they turned over:
Schaffel [Ac][Kc]
Vazquez [Kh][3s]
Vazquez announced "Nice hand" and started to count out his chip to send Schaffel's way as the turn came out the [Js].
It wasn't until about four second after the [5s] hit the river did anyone at the table realize that Vazquez had hit a flush to take the pot.
Schaffel, who is serving as host of the Mega Stack Challenge, shook Vazquez's hand and presented him with a hat and shirt before leaving the tournament area.
Welcome to the Table Mr. Vazquez...
Play started at noon today, but Luis Vazquez was late and just sat down at his table.
The first hand he is dealt, he picks up pocket aces and knocks out a short stacked opponent hold A-10,
We are down to 41 players.
The first hand he is dealt, he picks up pocket aces and knocks out a short stacked opponent hold A-10,
We are down to 41 players.
Cards Back in the Air at Foxwoods
Cards are in the air on day two of the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
There are 47 players remaining and the blinds are starting at 1,500-3,000 with 300 ante.
There are 47 players remaining and the blinds are starting at 1,500-3,000 with 300 ante.
YouTube video: Dennis Phillips Elimination Hand - Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge
Dennis Phillips is all in after the river and the decision is on his opponent, who tanks for several minutes before calling the clock on himself...
Play Concludes for the Day with 47 Remaining
Play has concluded on day one of the $1,650 Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge. Play will resume at noon tomorrow in the poker room.
Some notable end of day chip counts:
Michael Woods - 358,900
Steve Buckley - 348,600
Kevin Schaffel - 146,000
Luis Vazquez - 136,900
Kyle Loman - 39,500
Some notable end of day chip counts:
Michael Woods - 358,900
Steve Buckley - 348,600
Kevin Schaffel - 146,000
Luis Vazquez - 136,900
Kyle Loman - 39,500
Kevin Schaffel Triples Up
Kevin Schaffel was all in preflop against Kyle Loman and Steve Buckley. The flop came [Kc][4s][2s]. Loman and Buckley got all their chips in and the players turned over:
Schaffel [Ad][Ah]
Loman [Ks][Qs]
Buckley [As][Kh]
Schaffel had the lead with his pair of aces and Buckley was ahead in the side pot with a pair of kings with an ace kicker. However, Loman had the flush draw and two pair redraw with two cards to come.
The turn was the [7d] and the river came the [Th]. Loman missed his draw and doubled Buckley up to over 350,000. Loman was left with around 40,000.
Schaffel won the main pot and tripled up to around 150,000.
50 Players Remaining at the Mega Stack Main Event
With just under 30 minutes left to play in the final left of the day, we are down to the final 50 players.
Final Level of the Day
The blinds have been increased to 1,200-2,400 with a 300 ante.
This will be the final level of play today.
This will be the final level of play today.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Dennis Phillips Eliminated from the Mega Stack
Dennis Phillips has been eliminated from the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
He gave his opponent a shirt and hat before leaving the table.
The video of the elimination hand will be posted shortly.
Break Time with 62 Players Remaining
The remaining 62 players are now on a 10-minute break.
When they return, the blind will be increased to 1K-2K with a 200 ante.
When they return, the blind will be increased to 1K-2K with a 200 ante.
Blind Increase with 73 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 800-1,600 with a 200 ante.
Bernard Lee Eliminated From the Mega Stack
Bernard Lee was just eliminated from the Mega Stack Challenge when his A-Q could not improve against his opponent's A-K after getting all the chips in the middle on an ace high flop.
Sick, Sick Call by Luis Vazquez
On a board of [Kc]7x3x, Luis Vazquez's opponent bet out 4,200. Vazquez made the call and the turn was the [9c].
This time, his opponent led out for 8,000. Again, Vazquez made the call.
The river came the [3c] and his opponent went into the tank. After a few moments, he moved all in for his last 40,000.
Vazquez studied the other player for a minute before tossing eight black 5,000 chips into the middle.
His opponent said, "You win." and tabled J-10 off suit for jack high.
Vazquez flipped up A-J for ace high and raked in a pot that boosted his stack to well over 200,000.
Kevin Schaffel Doubles Up to Over 100K
Kevin Schaffel just doubled up to over 100K when he got all of his chips in the middle with A-Q against his opponent's 8-6.
An eight hit the flop but so did an ace and Schaffel's pair of aces held up.
Break Time with 83 Players Remaining
The players are currently on a 10-minute break.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 600-1,200 with a 100 ante.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 600-1,200 with a 100 ante.
Evening Chip Counts at the Foxwoods Mega Stack
Some notable chip counts include:
Charlotte Chabot - 151,000
Luiz Vazquez - 133,000
Kevin Schaffel - 75,000
Bernard Lee - 63,000
Spiro Mitrokostas - 61,000
Dennis Phillips - 60,000
Kyle Loman - 53,000
Charlotte Chabot - 151,000
Luiz Vazquez - 133,000
Kevin Schaffel - 75,000
Bernard Lee - 63,000
Spiro Mitrokostas - 61,000
Dennis Phillips - 60,000
Kyle Loman - 53,000
Blind Increase with 102 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 500-1,000 with a 100 ante.
Play Resumes at the Mega Stack Challenge
Players have returned from dinner break and the blinds have been raised to 400-800 with a 100 ante.
Dinner Break of the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event
The 116 remaining players in the Mega Stack Main Event are now on dinner break until 7:30PM.
Blind Increase with 125 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 300-600 with a 75 ante.
There are approximately 125 players remaining.
There are approximately 125 players remaining.
YouTube video: Kevin Schaffel Talks WSOP and the Foxwoods Mega Stacks
Kevin Schaffel, who finished 8th in last years WSOP Main Event, talks to Jay "WhoJedi" Newnum about the upcoming World Series of Poker and his action at the May Mega Stack Challenge at Foxwoods Resort and Casino.
Break Time with 143 Players Remaining
The 143 remaining players are currently on a 10-minute break.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 250-500 with a 50 ante.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 250-500 with a 50 ante.
Scott Blake Eliminated
Scott Blake, who made a deep run in the $560 Mega Stack Challenge event, has just been eliminated on day one action.
A short-stacked Blake got all his chips in the middle with [Jc][9c] on a board of [Ts][8c][6c] against an opponent holding pocket eights.
The turn was the [Th], giving his opponent the full house and a meaningless [Ad] fell on the river.
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
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