Sunday, May 16, 2010
Kevin Murray Eliminated in 7th Place ($10,792)
Kevin Murray moved all in preflop for his last 253K and was called by Brett Taylor in the big blind. They turned over:
Murray [Kd][Th]
Taylor [Ah][Qh]
The board came [Js][3s][2d][8s][2c] and Taylor won the pot, eliminating Murray from the tournament.
Kevin Murray had been crippled down to 12,000 in chips just a level and a half earlier. He made an amazing comeback to get back to over 400,000 entering the final table.
Break Time with 7 Players Remaining.
The final seven players are now on a 10-minute break.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 10K-20K with a 2K ante.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 10K-20K with a 2K ante.
Blind Increase with 7 Players Remaining
The blinds at the final table have been increased to 8K-16K with a 1K ante.
Ray Hicks Eliminated in 8th Place ($8,123)
Wilfredo Santiago, Michael Woods and Ray Hicks get all in preflop with Santiago being the short stack and Woods having both players covered. They turned over:
Santiago [8h][8s]
Woods [Ad][Kd]
Hicks [Kc][Kh]
The flop came [Ah][Tc][5h] and Woods took a huge lead in the pot after pairing his ace.
However, the turn came the [8d], giving Santiago a set of eights and the lead in the main pot.
The river was the [Qh] and Santiago tripled up to over one million chips.
Woods won the side pot, eliminating Hicks, and putting his stack at just over 1.3 million.
Andrea Gabriello Eliminated in 9th Place ($5,583)
Andrea Gabriello, Peter Campo and Ray Hicks got all in preflop with Gabriello the short stack and Campo having both players covered. They showed:
Gabriello [Tc][Td]
Campo [Kh][Ks]
Hicks [Ah][As]
The board ran out [Jd][6s][3c][Jh][5c] and Hicks won both the main and side pot with his pair of aces. Gabriello was eliminated from the tournament in 9th place.
Gabriello [Tc][Td]
Campo [Kh][Ks]
Hicks [Ah][As]
The board ran out [Jd][6s][3c][Jh][5c] and Hicks won both the main and side pot with his pair of aces. Gabriello was eliminated from the tournament in 9th place.
Michael Huguenot Eliminated in 10th Place ($4,607)
Michael Huguenot has been eliminated from the final table in 10th place.
Final Table Players and Chip Counts
We are down to the final table of ten in the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event. Below are the final table chip counts by seating assignment:
1. Wilfredo Santiago 526,000
2. Michael Huguenot 290,000
3. Andrea Gabriello 255,000
4. Kevin Murray 425,000
5. Peter Campo 1,357,000
6. Michael Woods 1,060,000
7. Ray Hicks 551,000
8. Oleg Potseluev 1,250,000
9. Vinny Lambiase 394,000
10. Brett Taylor 574,000
1. Wilfredo Santiago 526,000
2. Michael Huguenot 290,000
3. Andrea Gabriello 255,000
4. Kevin Murray 425,000
5. Peter Campo 1,357,000
6. Michael Woods 1,060,000
7. Ray Hicks 551,000
8. Oleg Potseluev 1,250,000
9. Vinny Lambiase 394,000
10. Brett Taylor 574,000
Foxwoods Mega Stack Results 14th-11th
The following players finished 14th through 11th at the Foxwoods May Mega Stack Main Event:
14th - Kent Bowley
13th - Ross Santos
12th - Frank Cieri
11th - Irving Pimentel
14th - Kent Bowley
13th - Ross Santos
12th - Frank Cieri
11th - Irving Pimentel
Play Resumes at the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge
The 14 remaining players have returned from dinner break.
The blinds have been increased to 5K-10K with a 1K ante.
The blinds have been increased to 5K-10K with a 1K ante.
Foxwoods Mega Stack Results 20th-15th
The following players have been eliminated since we reached the money:
20th - Luis Vazquez
19th - Radhames Vargas
18th - Robert Ricciuti
17th - David Hickman
16th - David Stevens
15th - John Ruddy
20th - Luis Vazquez
19th - Radhames Vargas
18th - Robert Ricciuti
17th - David Hickman
16th - David Stevens
15th - John Ruddy
Dinner Break with 14 Players Remaining
The 14 remaining players are now on dinner break until 7PM.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 5K-10K with a 1K ante.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 5K-10K with a 1K ante.
Defending Champ Luis Vazquez Eliminated
2010 Foxwoods Poker Classic Main Event Champion and defending Mega Stack Challenge Champion Luis Vazquez has been eliminated from the main event in 20th place.
Shortly after Vazquez was eliminated, Radhames Vargas was knocked out in 19th place.
They both take home $3,637 for their finishes.
In the Money at the Foxwoods Poker Mega Stack
We are officially in the money with only 20 of the original 166 players remaining.
All players are now guaranteed at least $3,637.
All players are now guaranteed at least $3,637.
Bubble Time at the Mega Stack Challenge
With 21 players remaining and top 20 spots finishing in the money, we are officially on the money bubble in the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
Break Time and Color Up with 24 Players Remaining
The final 24 players are currently on a 10-minute break.
Tournament officials are coloring up the yellow 100 chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 3K-6K with a 500 ante.
Tournament officials are coloring up the yellow 100 chips.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 3K-6K with a 500 ante.
Final Three Tables of the Mega Stack Challenge
With 27 players remaining, we are down to the final three tables of the 2010 May Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
The final 20 players will finish in the money.
The final 20 players will finish in the money.
Break Time with 29 Players Remaining.
The final 29 players in the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event are now on a 10-minute break.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 2,500-5,000 with a 400 ante.
When they return, the blinds will be increased to 2,500-5,000 with a 400 ante.
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.
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