The blinds have been increased to 1,200-2,400 with a 300 ante.
With 99 players remaining, the average chip stack is now just over 107,000.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Tuan Vo Extends His Chip Lead
Tuan Vo
With less than 100 players remaining, Tuan Vo has extended his chip lead.
The chip average is right around 107,000 but Vo is now sitting on over 530,000 in chips.
Break Time with 126 Players Remaining
The players are now on a 10-minute break.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 1,000-2,000 with a 300 ante.
With 126 players remaining, the average chip stack is just over 84,000.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 1,000-2,000 with a 300 ante.
With 126 players remaining, the average chip stack is just over 84,000.
Blind Increase with 135 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 800-1,600 with a 200 ante.
With 135 players remaining, the average chip stack is now just under 79,000.
With 135 players remaining, the average chip stack is now just under 79,000.
Break TIme with 162 Players Remaining
The players are now on a 10-minute break.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 600-1,200 with a 200 ante.
The average chip stack with 162 players remaining is just over 65,000.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 600-1,200 with a 200 ante.
The average chip stack with 162 players remaining is just over 65,000.
Darvin Moon Eliminated from the Main Event
Darvin Moon
December Mega Stack Challenge Host Darvin Moon was just eliminated from the Main Event by Tuan Vo.
Thanks to Darvin Moon for another excellent job as host of the Mega Stack Series!
After knocking Moon out, Tuan Vo is now over 300,000 in chips.
Blind Increase with 171 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 500-1,000 with a 100 ante.
With 171 players remaining, the average chip stack is just under 62,000.
With 171 players remaining, the average chip stack is just under 62,000.
Play Resumes at the Mega Stack Challenge
Players have returned from their dinner break and cards are back in the air.
The blinds have been increased to 400-800 with a 100 ante.
With 192 players remaining, the average chip stack is just over 52,000.
The blinds have been increased to 400-800 with a 100 ante.
With 192 players remaining, the average chip stack is just over 52,000.
James Woods Eliminated from the Mega Stack
James Woods
Actor James Woods has been eliminated from the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge Main Event during level 8.
Blind Increase with 196 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 300-600 with a 75 ante.
With 196 players remaining, the average chip stack is now 54,000.
With 196 players remaining, the average chip stack is now 54,000.
Bernard Lee Eliminated From the Mega Stack Challenge
Bernard Lee
Foxwoods Poker Room Spokesperson Bernard Lee has been eliminated from the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
Tuan Vo Takes the Chip Lead!
Tuan Vo
Tuan Vo, who is seated at the live stream feature table, is the new chip leader in the Foxwoods Mega Stack Main Event.
After starting with 40,000 in chips, Vo is now up to nearly 200,000 early in Level 7.
Break Time with 222 Players Remaining
The players are now on a 10-minute break.
With 222 players remaining, the average chip stack is now just under 48,000.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 200-400 with a 50 ante.
With 222 players remaining, the average chip stack is now just under 48,000.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 200-400 with a 50 ante.
Blind Increase with 234 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased 150-300 with a 25 ante.
With 234 players remaining, the average chip stack is now just over 42,000.
With 234 players remaining, the average chip stack is now just over 42,000.
Mega Stack Main Event Final Numbers and Payouts
We had a total of 265 players in the $1,100 NLHE Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
The final 30 spots will finish in the money
Final payouts are as follows:
1st - $61,692
2nd - $36,244
3rd - $23,392
4th - $18,765
5th - $14,394
6th - $11,696
7th - $9,768
8th - $7,969
9th - $6,699
10th-12th - $4,883
13th-15th - $3,984
16th-20th - $3,084
21st-30th - $2,441
The final 30 spots will finish in the money
Final payouts are as follows:
1st - $61,692
2nd - $36,244
3rd - $23,392
4th - $18,765
5th - $14,394
6th - $11,696
7th - $9,768
8th - $7,969
9th - $6,699
10th-12th - $4,883
13th-15th - $3,984
16th-20th - $3,084
21st-30th - $2,441
Blind Increase in the Mega Stack Main Event
The blinds have been increased to 100-200 with a 25 ante.
2010 FPC Champion Luis Vazquez Eliminated
Luis Vazquez
2010 Foxwoods Poker Classic Champion Luis Vazquez has been eliminated early in level 4 of the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
Blind Increase in the Mega Stack Main Event
The blinds are being increased to 100-200.
Final numbers and payouts will be posted shortly.
Final numbers and payouts will be posted shortly.
Photos: Foxwoods Mega Stack Main Event
James Woods, James Campbell
Bernard Lee, Luis Vazquez
Ross Santos, Spiro Mitrokostas
Mary Cronin, Kimbo Ung
Break Time at the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event
The players are now on a 10-minute break.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 75-150.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 75-150.
Blind Increase in the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event
The blinds have been increased to 50-100 in the $1,100 Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
Over 200 Already in the Field for the Main Event
With registration still open for the next few levels, there are already over 200 players in the field of today's $1,100 Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
Darvin Moon at the Live Stream Feature Table!
The HD Live Stream is now up and running! 2009 WSOP Main Event Runner-Up Darvin Moon is seated at our featured table.
Just click "Watch LIVE Video" at the top of the page to view the live stream of the featured table!
Just click "Watch LIVE Video" at the top of the page to view the live stream of the featured table!
Foxwoods Mega Stack Main Event About to Start!
The $1,100 NLHE Main Event of the December Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge is about to kick off.
Players start with 40,000 in chips and the blinds are 50 minutes in length.
You can watch the HD live stream of the feature table with 2009 WSOP Main Event Runner-Up Darvin Moon now by clicking "Watch LIVE Video" at the top of the page.
Players start with 40,000 in chips and the blinds are 50 minutes in length.
You can watch the HD live stream of the feature table with 2009 WSOP Main Event Runner-Up Darvin Moon now by clicking "Watch LIVE Video" at the top of the page.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Carlo Sciannameo Wins the $340 Mega Stack
Carlo Sciannameo
The final four players in the $340 Mega Stack Challenge came to an agreement on a chip chop. Carlo Sciannameo was the chip leader at the time and takes home the trophy as well as $18,797.
The remaining payouts for the chop were as follows:
Richard Diotalevi - $17,364
John Keraghan - $17,054
Ted Bak - $15,359
Break Time in the $340 Mega Stack Challenge
The four remaining players are now on a 10-minute break.
Kyle Loman was just eliminated in fifth place.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 30,000-60,000 with a 10,000 ante.
Kyle Loman was just eliminated in fifth place.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 30,000-60,000 with a 10,000 ante.
Blind Increase with 6 Players Remaining
The blinds are being increased to 25,000-50,000 with a 5,000 ante.
Blind Increase with 6 Players Remaining
The blinds in the $340 Mega Stack have been increased to 20,000-40,000 with a 5,000 ante.
Break Time in the $340 Mega Stack Challenge
The final six players in the $340 Mega Stack Challenge are now on a 10-minute break.
When player resumes, the blinds will be increased to 15,000-30,000 with a 5,000 ante.
The average chip is now 1,130,000.
When player resumes, the blinds will be increased to 15,000-30,000 with a 5,000 ante.
The average chip is now 1,130,000.
Blind Increase with 9 Players Remaining
Richardo Bonilla was just knocked out in 10th place and we are down to the final nine players.
The blinds have been increased to 12,000-24,000 with a 4,000 ante.
The average chip stack is now 752,000.
The blinds have been increased to 12,000-24,000 with a 4,000 ante.
The average chip stack is now 752,000.
$340 Final Table Now Streaming Live in HD!!!
The final table of the $340 NLHE Mega Stack event is now streaming live.
Just click "Watch LIVE Video" at the top of the page to view the live feed.
Just click "Watch LIVE Video" at the top of the page to view the live feed.
$340 Mega Stack Final Table Chip Counts
We are down to the final table of ten in the $340 NLHE Mega Stack Challenge event.
The final table will be streaming live, just click "Watch LIVE Video" at the top of the page.
The chip counts by seat assignment at the final table are as follows:
1. Bill Glavin 459,000
2. David Lane 499,000
3. John Keraghan 337,000
4. Richard Diotalevi 470,000
5. Carlo Sciannameo 1,056,000
6. Richardo Bonilla 511,000
7. Norman Bell Jr. 1,677,000
8. Ted Bak 403,000
9. Kyle Loman 752,000
10. Anthony Navan Jr. 600,000
The final table will be streaming live, just click "Watch LIVE Video" at the top of the page.
The chip counts by seat assignment at the final table are as follows:
1. Bill Glavin 459,000
2. David Lane 499,000
3. John Keraghan 337,000
4. Richard Diotalevi 470,000
5. Carlo Sciannameo 1,056,000
6. Richardo Bonilla 511,000
7. Norman Bell Jr. 1,677,000
8. Ted Bak 403,000
9. Kyle Loman 752,000
10. Anthony Navan Jr. 600,000
Norman Bell Jr. Takes the Chip Lead!
Norman Bell Jr.
Norman Bell Jr. and Chris Longwell got all in before the flop. Bell held [As][Js] but Longwell turned up [Ac][Ad].
The flop came out [9s][5d][3s] and Bell picked up the nut flush draw. The [Ks] on the turn game him the flush and left Longwell drawing dead. A meaningless [Kc] fell on the river.
When the chips were counted down, Bell just barely had Longwell covered, eliminating him in 14th place.
Bell raked in over 1.5 million in chips to take an overwhelming chip lead with 13 players remaining.
Blind Increase with 13 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 10,000-20,000 with a 3,000 ante.
With 13 players remaining, the average chip stack is now 520,000.
With 13 players remaining, the average chip stack is now 520,000.
Break Time with 16 Players Remaining
The 15 remaining players are now on a 10-minute break.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 8,000-16,000 with a 2,000 ante.
The average chip stack is now 451,000.
When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 8,000-16,000 with a 2,000 ante.
The average chip stack is now 451,000.
Blind Increase with 20 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 6,000-12,000 with a 2,000 ante.
With 20 players remaining, the average chip stack is just over 338,000.
With 20 players remaining, the average chip stack is just over 338,000.
Final Two Tables of The $340 Mega Stack
We are down to the final 20 players in the $340 Mega Stack Challenge.
Players are redrawing for seats at the final two tables.
Players are redrawing for seats at the final two tables.
Darvin Moon Eliminated from the $340 Mega Stack
Darvin Moon
Darvin Moon limped in for 10,000 and Chris Longwell raised to 45,000. Moon moved all in for about 100,000 more and Longwell quickly made the call. The two players turned up:
Moon [Kc][Qc]
Longwell [Ad][Jc]
The board ran out [Ah][6c][3s][2h][2c] and Moon was eliminated from the $340 Mega Stack in 24th place.
Final Three Tables of The $340 Mega Stack
We are down to 30 players and our final three tables.
Watch the live stream of the feature table by clicking "Watch LIVE Video" at the top of the page.
Darvin Moon has more than doubled up and has 242,000.
Watch the live stream of the feature table by clicking "Watch LIVE Video" at the top of the page.
Darvin Moon has more than doubled up and has 242,000.
Bernard Lee Eliminated From the Mega Stack Challenge
Bernard Lee
A short stacked Bernard Lee moved all in for less than 50,000 and was called by Peter Pecoraro. Lee had just a J-3 but Pecoraro woke up with pocket queens.
The board did not bring any help for Lee and he was eliminated in 36th place.
Cards in the Air at the $340 Mega Stack Challenge!
Cards are back in the air.
The blinds are now 4,000-8,000 with a 1,000 ante.
The average chip stack with 38 players remaining is 178,000.
The blinds are now 4,000-8,000 with a 1,000 ante.
The average chip stack with 38 players remaining is 178,000.
Live Stream with Darvin Moon & Bernard Lee
The HD Live Stream is now up and running. Just click "Watch LIVE Video" at the top of the page.
The featured table players are:
1. Norman Bell 221,000
2. Darvin Moon 114,000
3. Peter Pecoraro 191,000
4. Elizabeth Fulgoni 105,000
5. Chris Longwell 295,000
6. Ricardo Bonilla 89,000
7. Elkanah Bates 112,000
8. Joe Carleton 230,000
9. Bernard Lee 48,000
10. Allan Demaree 206,000
The featured table players are:
1. Norman Bell 221,000
2. Darvin Moon 114,000
3. Peter Pecoraro 191,000
4. Elizabeth Fulgoni 105,000
5. Chris Longwell 295,000
6. Ricardo Bonilla 89,000
7. Elkanah Bates 112,000
8. Joe Carleton 230,000
9. Bernard Lee 48,000
10. Allan Demaree 206,000
Day Two of the $340 Mega Stack Set to Begin!
Day Two of the $340 Mega Stack Challenge is set to begin.
A total of 38 players remaining and we will play down to a winner today.
The current chip leader is Carlo Sciannameo with 383,000.
Both 2009 World Series of Poker Runner-Up Darvin Moon and Foxwoods Spokesperson Bernard Lee made Day Two and are seated at our live streaming feature table.
A total of 38 players remaining and we will play down to a winner today.
The current chip leader is Carlo Sciannameo with 383,000.
Both 2009 World Series of Poker Runner-Up Darvin Moon and Foxwoods Spokesperson Bernard Lee made Day Two and are seated at our live streaming feature table.
Play Concludes for the Night with 38 Players
Play has come to an end on Day One of the $340 Mega Stack Challenge event.
Bobby Ferdinand was eliminated on the last hand of the night, leaving us with 38 players remaining.
Play will resume tomorrow at noon.
Stay tuned to FoxwoodsLive.com for all of the updates from the final day of play in the $340 NLHE event.
Bobby Ferdinand was eliminated on the last hand of the night, leaving us with 38 players remaining.
Play will resume tomorrow at noon.
Stay tuned to FoxwoodsLive.com for all of the updates from the final day of play in the $340 NLHE event.
The Bubble Bursts in the $340 Mega Stack!
We just lost out 51st place finisher and all the remaining 50 players are in the money and guaranteed at least $708.
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