Six handed chip counts

The final six players are now on their last break of the night. When they return, blinds will be 3,000/6,000 with a 1,000 ante. Here are updated chip counts at the break:

Chad Brown - 110,000
James Campbell - 241,000
Chris Tryba - 191,000
Taylor Black - 248,000
Akash Mazumdar - 141,000
Joshua Silva - 396,000

7th Place: Clifford Jones ($4,006)

Taylor Black opened from early position and action folded around to Clifford Jones in the big blind. He moved all in, and Taylor snap called. Clifford had run his [4s][4h] into Taylor's [Qh][Qd], and he'd need to catch a four to survive. The board ran out [8s][5s][Ac][Ah][7c], and Clifford will exit this tournament in 7th place, good for $4,006.

8th Place: Joshua Evans ($3,133)

Taylor Black opened from middle position before Joshua Evans moved all in from the small blind. Taylor thought about it for a bit before he elected to call, taking his [Qh][Jc] up against Joshua's [Ac][Kh]. The [9h][Qd][9c] flop put Taylor in front, but the [Tc] turn opened up four more outs for Joshua. The [9d] river gave Taylor the winning full house, and Joshua will exit this tournament in 8th place, good for $3,133.

9th Place: Michael Bratovich ($2,503)

Michael Bratovich was all in preflop holding [Kh][Qd] and had run into Joshua Silva's [Qh][Qc]. The [6h][3c][3h][2d][Ah] board failed to produce a needed king, and Michael will be eliminated in 9th place. He will earn $2,503 for his efforts.

10th Place: Shahrokh Reza ($2,027)

Shahrokh Reza was all in holding [Kd][Td] and was flipping with Chad Brown's [4s][4d]. The [6c][5d][Kh] flop hit Shahrokh, and he would get a double up if he could avoid one of the two remaining fours. The [3c] gave Chad a straight draw, and the [7d] river completed that straight, eliminating Shahrokh in 10th place. He will earn $2,027 for his efforts.

Event #3 Unoffical Final Table Reached

The final 12 players in Event #3 $1,125 NLH were in the money. Leonard Estabrooks went out in 12th and Yasin Ahmady went out in 11th, both earning $2,027. The remaining 10 have redrawn for seats at the unofficial final table, and play will resume at 2,000/4,000 blinds with a 500 ante after a brief break. Here are chip counts and seating assignments:

Seat 1: Chad Brown (Fayetteville, NC) - 150,500
Seat 2: Joshua Evans (Denton, TX) - 55,500
Seat 3: James Campbell (Marlboro, MA) - 88,000
Seat 4: Clifford Jones (Haverhill, MA) - 65,000
Seat 5: Michael Bratovich (Six Mile, SC) - 112,000
Seat 6: Chris Tryba (Sturbridge, MA) - 259,500
Seat 7: Shahrokh Reza (Boston, MA) - 58,500
Seat 8: Taylor Black (Campbell, CA) - 230,000
Seat 9: Akash Mazumdar (Wallingford, CT) - 132,500
Seat 10: Joshua Silva (New Bedford, MA) - 219,000

Here are the remaining prizes left to play for:

1st Place: $29,100
2nd Place: $17,984
3rd Place: $12,804
4th Place: $9,303
5th Place: $6,887
6th Place: $5,199
7th Place: $4,006
8th Place: $3,133
9th Place: $2,503
10th Place: $2,027

Taylor Black leads final 19 going into Level 15

As Level 14 concludes, Event #3 $1,125 NLH is down to the final 19 players. The top 12 players will get paid, so there's still a bit of play left until the bubble burst.

Two players seated on an outer table had big stacks, and they went to war in a hand that would decide the tournament chip leader. By the end of the hand, Taylor Black emerged with 127,000 chips to lead the event. Taylor is in the hunt for a National Championship seat after 7 World Series of Poker Circuit cashes this season, including 3 final tables.

Chris Tryba is still in with 78,000, good for a slightly above average stack. James Campbell sits on 40,000 chips while Tim West is grinding a short stack of 27,000. Blinds are now 1,200/2,400 with a 400 ante. There will be a break after this level.

Mark Dube leads Event #3 at second break

It looks as if Mark Dube is playing his first World Series of Poker Circuit event for this series, and things are going well for him. He is leading the field with about 68,000 in chips. Mark got 2nd place for $105,103 in the last WSOP-C Main Event at Foxwoods, losing to Allen Kessler. Mark also has 3 other Circuit final tables, but is still chasing that elusive WSOP-C ring.

We found Chris Tryba all in on the turn with top pair and a straight draw, but he was behind his opponent's top pair with better kicker. But Chris hit his kicker on the river to double up and survive. Chris busted out of Event #4 $365 Omaha/8 earlier today, so hopefully his back luck in that event will turn into good luck in this event. Chris already holds a WSOP-C ring as well as a WSOP bracelet, so perhaps he will add to that collection in this event.

Other players still alive in this event are Andrew Badecker, James Campbell, Tom Dobrilovic, Tarun G., Je Wook Oh, Andy Spears, and Tim West.

We noticed a few recognizable players in Event #4 $365 Omaha/8 as well. Bobby "The Bus" Ferdinand and Roland Israelashvili are both doing well in this event so far. The field is currently playing 75/150 blinds and 150/300 limits.

Event #4 $365 Omaha/8 Prize Pool & Payouts

Event #4 $365 Omaha/8 received 89 entries, missing the $30,000 guarantee. After the 3% Tournament Administration Fee was taken out, the prize pool is $29,100. The top 9 players will be in the money, with a mincash worth $960. Here are the full payouts:

1st Place: $9,312
2nd Place: $5,820
3rd Place: $4,045
4th Place: $2,867
5th Place: $2,124
6th Place: $1,592
7th Place: $1,289
8th Place: $1,091
9th Place: $960

Event #3 $1,125 NLH Prize Pool & Payouts

Event #3 $1,125 NLH received 92 entries, creating a $97,000 prize pool. The top 12 players will be in the money, with a mincash worth $2,027. Here are the full payouts:

1st Place: $29,100
2nd Place: $17,984
3rd Place: $12,804
4th Place: $9,303
5th Place: $6,887
6th Place: $5,199
7th Place: $4,006
8th Place: $3,133
9th Place: $2,503
10th-12th Place: $2,027

YouTube Video: WSOP Event #1 Final Table

Today's schedule

Today is Day 3 of the World Series of Poker Circuit. This series features $1,000,000 in Guaranteed Prizes and awards 12 Gold Rings. Here's what's on today's schedule:

11am:
Event #3 $1,165 NLH
$100,000 GUARANTEED
($1,035 Buy-in / $90 Entry fee)
(Two Day Event)
Players start with 15,000 in non-value tournament chips.
Levels 1-12 will be 30 minutes. Remaining levels on Day 1 will be 40 minutes.
Day 2 levels will be 50 & 60 minutes.
Registration will remain open through the end of the 6th level (approximately 2:10pm)
Dinner break is after level 12 (approximately 5:20pm)
Full structure is available here.

1pm:
Event #4 $365 Omaha 8 or Better
$30,000 GUARANTEED
($310 Buy-in / $55 Entry fee)
(Two Day Event)
Players start with 10,000 in non-value tournament chips.
Levels 1-2 will be 60 minutes, 3-16 will be 30 minutes, & 17-19 will be 40 minutes.
Day 2 levels will be 50 & 60 minutes.
Registration will remain open through the end of the 3rd level (approximately 3:40pm)
Dinner break is after level 12 (approximately 5:20pm)
Full structure is available here.

2pm:
$250 MEGA SUPER
($210 buy-in / $40 Entry fee)
WIN AN ENTRY INTO EVENT # 10 $1,675 NLH
Players start with 12,000 in non-value tournament chips.
Registration & Re-entries will be available through the end of the 6th level (approximately 4:00pm)
Full structure is available here.

A full series schedule is available here.

1st Place: Mike O'Connell ($10,441)

Hassan Babajane was all in preflop holding [Ac][Qh] and flipping against Mike O'Connell's [5d][5c]. The [9c][5h][6c] made Mike a huge favorite, but Hassan could backdoor a flush. Hassan was looking for a club to hit the turn to give him some hope, but instead the [5s] fell on the turn to give Mike unbeatable quads. The meaningless [3s] river meant Hassan would have to settle for $6,454 for 2nd place.

Mike will take home $10,441 for his first place finish, along with the World Series of Poker Circuit ring. All smiles for his winner picture, Mike said he didn't care about the money, he only cared about winning the tournament. Congratulations, Mike!

2nd Place: Hassan Babajane ($6,454)

Heads up chip counts

Event #2 $365 NLH is now heads up. Mike O'Connell, shown above on the right, has the chip lead with 800,000. Hassan Barbajane has 400,000. Play will continue for one more level before the day concludes, though there is talk the two may continue until they finish.

3rd Place: Bart Fooden ($4,657)

Bart Fooden lost most of his chips when he ran his pocket tens into Hassan Barbajane's pocket jacks. The last of his chips went in on a [Ac][7c][9d] flop. Bart had bottom pair with his [Qc][7d] but his opponent held [Ts][9h]. The [Kh] turn and [6c] river could not save Bart's tournament, and he will exit this tournament in 3rd place, good for $4,657.

4th Place: John Matson ($3,423)

John Matson was all in preflop holding [Qd][Qc] and was in a "classic race" with Bart Fooden's [Ad][Ks]. The [7d][Td][Jd] flop gave Bart a flush draw and a gutshot to go with his two overs. The [3c] on the turn changed nothing, but the [8d] river completed Bart's flush, eliminating John in 4th place. He will collect $3,423 for his efforts.

5th Place: Andy Spears ($2,558)

Andy Spears picked up a cooler to be eliminated in 5th place. His [Ac][Qc] ran into his opponent's [Ks][Kc]. The flop came king high, and Andy was unable to catch runner runner to survive. He will exit this tournament in 5th place, good for $2,588.

6th Place: Alex Feiner ($1,947) & 7th Place: Kurt Magalski ($1,502)

6th Place: Alex Feiner ($1,947)

On a T-8-x flop with two diamonds, Kurt Magalski moved all in for 92,000 and was called by Alex Feiner. Hassan Barbajane moved all in over the top and Alex called all in.

Kurt was in the worst shape with ace-ten, good for top pair. Hassan had flopped a set of eights, and he would knock both opponents out if he could dodge Alex's flush draw.

The turn and the river blanked out, and Kurt will exit in 7th for $1,502 while Alex will take 6th for $1,947.

Chip counts at the break

The seven remaining players are now on their last break of the day. Here are updated chip counts for the remaining players, in seat order:

Bart Fooden - 220,000
Andy Spears - 230,000
Hassan Barbajane - 75,000
Mike O'Connell - 390,000
John Matson - 95,000
Kurt Magalski - 120,000
Alex Feiner - 130,000

Andy Spears doubles through Bart Fooden

Andy Spears was all in with [Td][Tc] and was flipping for his tournament life against Bart Fooden's [Ad][Ks]. The [2d][Th][7d] flop was just what Andy was hoping for, leaving Bart to need running straight or flush cards to win. The [8c] turn left him drawing dead, and Andy will double up to 210,000.

8th Place: James Jordan Jr. ($1,182)

James lost most of his chips when his pocket tens fell to Kurt Magalski's ace-nine, and he got the last of his chips in against Andy Spears and Mike O'Connell. The two players checked all the way to the river, and Kurt's king high could not beat the other two players' ace high. James will exit this tournament in 8th place, good for $1,182.

9th Place: Brian Pincus ($941)

10th Place: Tarun G. ($764)

Event #2 Unofficial final table reached

We have lost a player in 11th place, and that means we have reached the unofficial final table in Event #2 $365 NLH. Here are chip counts and seating assignments:

Seat 1: Bart Fooden - 161,000
Seat 2: Andy Spears - 178,000
Seat 3: Tarun G. - 52,500
Seat 4: Hassan Barbajane - 90,000
Seat 5: Mike O'Connell - 374,500
Seat 6: John Matson - 135,500
Seat 7: Kurt Magalski - 112,000
Seat 8: Alex Feiner - 40,000
Seat 9: Brian Pincus - 59,000
Seat 10: James Jordan Jr. - 39,000

Here are the remaining prizes to be played for:

1st Place: $10,441
2nd Place: $6,454
3rd Place: $4,657
4th Place: $3,423  
5th Place: $2,558  
6th Place: $1,947  
7th Place: $1,502  
8th Place: $1,182  
9th Place: $941  
10th Place: $764  

Here are the recent in the money finishes:

11th Place: Taylor Black ($764)
12th Place: Edward Testa ($764)
13th Place: Chad Brown ($630)
14th Place: William Perry ($630)
15th Place: James Ferrando ($630)

1st Place: Ryan Eriquezzo ($22,684)

On a [Qs][6h][Js] flop, Steven Weeks was all in holding [Jh][Ts]. It was the best hand as Ryan Eriquezzo held [Ks][8s] for a flush draw and an overcard. Ryan had knocked out many opponents at this final table, and the [3s] hit the turn to make it one more. Ryan completed his flush to eliminate Steven in 2nd place, good for $14,025.

Ryan will take 1st place for $22,684 along with the World Series of Poker Circuit ring and the title. This is Ryan's 3rd ring, and a full recap of his win can be found at wsop.com. Congratulations, Ryan!

2nd Place: Steven Weeks ($14,025)

3rd Place: Chris Milano ($10,183)

Chris Milano got the last of his chips in with [Ac][Ts] but was up against Ryan Eriquezzo's superior [Ah][Kh]. Chris was looking to pair his ten, but the [6h][Jc][7c] flop was no help. The [Qc] turn gave Chris a flush draw and a gutshot straight draw, but the [3s] was a blank to eliminate him in 3rd place. Chris will collect $10,183.

Three handed chip counts

Event #1 $365 NLH is down to the final 3 players, and they are now on a 15 minute break. Here are updated chip counts in seat order:

Chris Milano - 207,000
Ryan Eriquezzo - 2,228,000
Steven Weeks - 407,000

4th Place: Zach Daly ($7,529)

Ryan Eriquezzo opened from the button before Zach Daly moved all in from the small blind. Steven Weeks folded his big blind, and Ryan snap called, tabling [Th][Tc]. Zach would need to catch up with his [As][8c], but the [9s][2h][7h] flop was no help. The [2d] turn and [7c] kept the pocket tens in front, and Zach will exit this tournament in 4th place, good for $7,529.

5th Place: Joe Frizzi ($5,647)

On a [Jh][8h][8d][9s] board, Joe Frizzi bet after Ryan Eriquezzo checked, but was then met with a check-raise. Joe made the call, and the two saw the [4s] river. With about 350,000 in the pot already, Ryan eyed Joe's stack and saw that he had less than a pot sized bet. Ryan moved all in and put Joe deep into the tank. After some thought, he called all in, only to be shown ten-seven for a straight. Joe mucked, flashing a jack as he did so. Joe will collect $5,647 for his 5th place finish here today.

6th Place: Anthony Hoskie ($4,305)

Anthony Hoskie celebrates one of his many doubleups

It seemed as if Anthony Hoskie had nine lives, being all in and at risk with the worst hand no less than three times at this final table. One of his suckouts included cracking Ryan Eriquezzo's pocket kings with eight-six off suit. Another had his [9h][5c] making trip nines to beat Joe Frizzi's [Ac][4c].

On his final hand, Anthony took his [Kc][6d] up against Chris Milano's [Ac][Jd]. It looked as if Anthony would have one more life as the flop fell [Kd][Th][7h], but the [As] turn left Anthony looking for a five outer. The [3c] was not what he needed, and Anthony will exit the tournament in 6th place, good for $4,305.

Event #2 $365 NLH Prize Pool & Payouts

Event #2 $365 NLH received 124 entrants, creating a $37,287 prize pool. The top 15 players will be in the money, with a mincash worth $630. First place will take home $10,441 as well as the World Series of Poker Circuit ring and the title. Here are the full payouts:

1st Place: $10,441
2nd Place: $6,454
3rd Place: $4,657
4th Place: $3,423
5th Place: $2,558
6th Place: $1,947
7th Place: $1,502
8th Place: $1,182
9th Place: $941
10th-12th Place: $764
13th-15th Place: $630

7th Place: Eric Miller ($3,340)

Eric Miller got the last of his chips in with ace-eight against Ryan Eriquezzo's pocket threes. It was another coin flip at this final table, and Ryan proved to be unstoppable as the board ran out [Tc][Ks][6h][7s][Jc]. Eric will exit this tournament in 7th place, good for $3,340.

8th Place: Josh Krasnecky ($2,625)

Updated chip counts at the break

As Level 21 concludes, the remaining eight players are now on their first break of the day. Here are updated chip counts in seat order:

Josh Krasnecky -  142,000
Anthony Hoskie - 189,000
Chris Milano - 236,000
Ryan Eriquezzo - 890,000
Eric Miller - 100,000
Joe Frizzi - 681,000
Zach Daly - 300,000
Steven Weeks - 740,000

Double ups all over the place

We've seen two eliminations in the last 45 minutes, but we've also seen two players dodge eliminations.

Eric Miller just doubled up when his suited ace-king flopped a flush against Chris Milano's pocket eights. Chris did flop a gutshot straight flush draw, but the one outer did not come. Eric now sits on 160,000 while Chris gets knocked down to 170,000.

A few hands back, Zach Daly found himself on the right side of a cooler when his pocket kings held up against Anthony Hoskie's pocket jacks. Zach doubled up, but Anthony was able to win a few pots and then double up with pocket fours against Josh Krasnecky's king-deuce to keep him in the game. Anthony now has 210,000.

9th Place: Matthew Venditto ($2,109)

Matthew Venditto was all in preflop with [As][Ts] and was racing against his opponent's [8h][8d]. Matthew could not connect as the board ran out [2d][Jd][7s][Kh][5c] and he will exit this tournament in 9th place, good for $2,109.

10th Place: Brad St. Vincent ($1,698)

Brad St. Vincent has been eliminated.

Today's schedule

Today is Day 2 of the World Series of Poker Circuit. This series features $1,000,000 in Guaranteed Prizes and awards 12 Gold Rings. Here's what's on today's schedule:

11am:
Event #2 $365 NLH Ring Event
($310 Buy-in / $55 Entry fee)
(Two Day Event)
Players start with 10,000 in non-value tournament chips.
Levels 1-12 will be 30 minutes. Remaining levels on Day 1 will be 40 minutes.
Day 2 levels will be 50 & 60 minutes.
Registration will remain open through the end of the 6th level (approximately 2:10pm)
Dinner break is after level 12 (approximately 5:20pm)
Full structure is available here.

1pm:
Day 2 of Event #1 $365 NLH Ring Event
The first four levels will be 50 minutes, and then 60 minutes afterwards.
Full structure is available here.

2pm:
$250 MEGA SUPER
($210 buy-in / $40 Entry fee)
WIN AN ENTRY INTO EVENT #3 $1,125 NLH
Players start with 12,000 in non-value tournament chips.
Registration & Re-entries will be available through the end of the 6th level (approximately 4:00pm)
Full structure is available here.

A full series schedule is available here.

Unofficial Final Table Reached

With the elimination of Robert Cullin in 11th place, the unofficial final table has been reached and play has concluded for the night. The final 10 players will return tomorrow at 1pm EST to play down to a winner.

Here are chip counts and seating assignments for the remaining players:

Seat 1: Josh Krasnecky - 325,000
Seat 2: Anthony Hoskie - 315,000
Seat 3: Chris Milano - 150,000
Seat 4: Ryan Eriquezzo - 718,000
Seat 5: Brad St. Vincent - 115,000
Seat 6: Eric Miller - 118,000
Seat 7: Joe Frizzi - 716,000
Seat 8: Zach Daly - 147,000
Seat 9: Steven Weeks - 363,000
Seat 10: Matthew Venditto - 140,000

Here are the prizes left to play for:

1st Place: $22,684
2nd Place: $14,025
3rd Place: $10,183
4th Place: $7,529
5th Place: $5,647
6th Place: $4,305
7th Place: $3,340
8th Place: $2,625
9th Place: $2,109
10th Place: $1,698

Here are recent eliminations:

11th Place: Robert Cullen ($1,698)
12th Place: Jordan Fishman ($1,698)
13th Place: Dennis Couto ($1,389)
14th Place: Gary Beekmann ($1,389)
15th Place: Eric Belanger ($1,389)

Last break of the night

Only 15 players remain as we hit the last break of the night. Tournament staff are coloring up and racing off the 500 chips, and blinds will be 3,000/6,000 with a 1,000 ante when play continues. Day 1 will end after 3 more levels or when the final table is reached, whichever comes first.

Ryan Eriquezzo has vaulted himself into the chip lead with 518,000. Earlier, Ryan had mentioned how he'd love to take this one down as he hasn't booked a win yet this year. We'll keep an eye on his stack as we near the final table.

Here are recent eliminations since combining to two tables:

16th Place: Robert Ricciuti ($1,158)
17th Place: Michael Laiosa ($1,158)
18th Place: Jeremy Ingalls ($1,158)

Final two tables reached

19th place finisher Alessandro Montecalvo

Event #1 $365 NLH is down to the final two tables, so the remaining 18 players have been redrawn. They will continue to play 3,000/6,000 blinds with 1,000 ante shortly. Here are the eliminations so far:

19th Place: Alessandro Montecalvo ($984)

20th Place: Berkess Carroll ($984)

21st Place: Kyle Adams ($984)

22nd Place: Sara Kopp ($839)

23rd Place: Kyle Carey ($839)

24th Place: Jeremy Jenkins ($839)

25th Place: Andrew Spears ($733)

26th Place: John Brakatselos ($733)

27th Place: Jonathan Romano ($733)

28th Place: Tom Dobrilovic ($646)

29th Place: Yue Chen ($646)

30th Place: Carl Stone ($646)

31st Place: Tarun G. ($579)

32nd Place: Christopher Petteruti ($579)

33rd Place: Cory Roth ($579)

Four tables remain

We are down to the final 36 players, which means 3 more players need to be eliminated before the remaining players are in the money. Here are select chip counts:

Ryan Eriqeuzzo - 246,000
Kyle Adams - 200,000
Berkess Carroll - 168,000
Andy Spears - 135,000
Alessandro Montecalvo - 76,000
Tom Dobrilovic - 68,000
Tarun G. - 33,000

99 players remain

We are now down to the double digits in players remaining: only 99 players are still in the hunt as we begin Level 12. Here are updated chip counts for select players:

Kyle Adams - 134,000
Alessandro Montecalvo - 82,100

Berkess Carroll - 71,000

Tom Dobrilovic - 37,200

Ryan Eriquezzo - 35,000

Chris Leong - 14,000

Tarun G. - 11,300

Mike Nye - eliminated

Tim West - eliminated

Second break of the day

Players are currently on their second break of the day. Less than half of the 321 entrants still remain in contention for the first WSOP Ring of the series. 

Alessandro Montecalvo - 90,000

Berkess Carroll - 67,000

Mike Nye -  34,500

Tom Dobrilovic - 24,500

Tarun G. - 21,000

Chris Leong - 10,100

Tim West - 8,100

Event #1 Prize Pool & Payouts

Event #1 $365 NLH received 321 entries, creating a $96,525 prize pool. The top 33 players will be in the money, with a mincash worth $579. First place is $22,684 along with a World Series of Poker Circuit Ring. Here are the full payouts:

1st Place: $22,684
2nd Place: $14,025
3rd Place: $10,183
4th Place: $7,529
5th Place: $5,647
6th Place: $4,305
7th Place: $3,340
8th Place: $2,625
9th Place: $2,109
10th-12th Place: $1,698
13th-15th Place: $1,389
16th-18th Place: $1,158
19th-21st Place: $984
21st-24th Place: $839
25th-27th Place: $733
28th-30th Place: $646
31st-33rd Place: $579  

Today's schedule

Today begins the World Series of Poker Circuit! This series features $1,000,000 in Guaranteed Prizes and awards 12 Gold Rings.

11am:
$365 NLH “Ring Event”
$75,000 GUARANTEED
($310 Buy-in / $55 Entry fee)
(Two Day Event)
Players start with 10,000 in non-value tournament chips.
Levels 1-12 will be 30 minutes. Remaining levels will be 40 minutes.
Registration will remain open through the end of the 6th level (approximately 2:10pm)
Dinner break is after level 12 (approximately 5:20pm)
Full structure is available here.

2pm:
$250 MEGA SUPER
($210 buy-in / $40 Entry fee)
WIN AN ENTRY INTO EVENT #3 $1,125 NLH
Players start with 12,000 in non-value tournament chips.
Registration & Re-entries will be available through the end of the 6th level (approximately 4:00pm)
Full structure is available here.

A full series schedule is available here.

World Series of Poker Circuit begins Wednesday

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