Level 14 (Blinds 1,500/3,000/400)
Total Day 1A Entries: 76
Players are about to go on their final (15) minute break, and will return to Level 15 and blinds of 2,000/4,000/500). Taking a look at the chip counts with just one level to go, Jay Sharon (Fresh Meadows, NY) is definitely a favorite at the moment, with just under 400,000 (390,000 to be exact). He's seated at the same table with the player second in chips, as Mike Linster tries to build on his 295,000 stack. Here are the updated chip counts:
Jay Sharon - 390,000
Mike Linster - 295,000
Chris Csik - 290,000
Daniel Fischer - 185,000
Sean Wallace - 180,000
Matthew Meade - 178,000
Notable still alive going into final level:
Nancy Martin
Andrew Lydon
Robert Link
Alan Kraut
Matthew Macaroni
Robert Hwang
Jesse Cohen
Greg Fishberg
Joshua Beckley
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Marder Busts Late
Level 14 (Blinds 1,500/3,000/400)
Total Day 1A Entries: 76
After an open in early position to 6,000 from Anthony Brandi, Michael Marder three-bet all-in for 52,800. The players behind all folded around fairly quickly, with action back on Brandi, who sat with a total of 85,000. Anthony tossed to chips in his hand for a few minutes, agonizing with his decision, before throwing in a call. Brandi was shocked to see that he was in dominating shape with J♦ J♠ against the J♥ 10♥ of Marder. The runout would bring no help for Michael, and he'd be eliminated from Day 1A play short of bagging. With Marder's elimination, the field is now on three active tables, with (27) remaining,
Total Day 1A Entries: 76
After an open in early position to 6,000 from Anthony Brandi, Michael Marder three-bet all-in for 52,800. The players behind all folded around fairly quickly, with action back on Brandi, who sat with a total of 85,000. Anthony tossed to chips in his hand for a few minutes, agonizing with his decision, before throwing in a call. Brandi was shocked to see that he was in dominating shape with J♦ J♠ against the J♥ 10♥ of Marder. The runout would bring no help for Michael, and he'd be eliminated from Day 1A play short of bagging. With Marder's elimination, the field is now on three active tables, with (27) remaining,
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Updated Chip Counts/Level Up
Level 14 (Blinds 1,500/3,000/400)
Total Day 1A Entries: 76
Level 14 started just moments ago, with players now posting blinds of 1,500/3,000/400. With only two levels now remaining in the night, it's a good time to look at the contenders for the $5,000 end of day chip lead bonus:
Mike Linster - 300,000
Daniel Fischer - 265,000
Jay Sharon - 230,000
Joshua Beckley - 225,000
Chris Csik - 220,000
Sean Wallace - 180,000
Total Day 1A Entries: 76
Level 14 started just moments ago, with players now posting blinds of 1,500/3,000/400. With only two levels now remaining in the night, it's a good time to look at the contenders for the $5,000 end of day chip lead bonus:
Mike Linster - 300,000
Daniel Fischer - 265,000
Jay Sharon - 230,000
Joshua Beckley - 225,000
Chris Csik - 220,000
Sean Wallace - 180,000
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Hooks Hold For Wallace
Level 13 (Blinds 1,200/2,400/300)
Total Day 1A Entries: 75
Sean Wallace would open from the cutoff to 5,000, with Andrew Lydon flatting on the button, and Greg Himmelbrand three-betting from the big blind to 65,000. Wallace took some time before looking up to the dealer and announcing himself all-in (77,000). Lydon would fold and Himmelbrand would toss the rest of his chips in, at risk when then hands were tabled:
Himmelbrand: A♣ K♠
Wallace: J♦ J♠
Runout: J♣ 7♣ 3♦ 4♥ 8♠
"That's not the flop I envisioned," said Greg as he watched Sean flop top set. Himmelbrand was drawing dead on the turn, and he'd wish the players luck as he left the table. Wallace is now over 160,000 with that pot, and sits with a top ten stack.
Total Day 1A Entries: 75
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| Sean Wallace (Horsham, PA) |
Himmelbrand: A♣ K♠
Wallace: J♦ J♠
Runout: J♣ 7♣ 3♦ 4♥ 8♠
"That's not the flop I envisioned," said Greg as he watched Sean flop top set. Himmelbrand was drawing dead on the turn, and he'd wish the players luck as he left the table. Wallace is now over 160,000 with that pot, and sits with a top ten stack.
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Linster Looked Up Before Break
Level 13 (Blinds 1,200/2,400/300)
Total Day 1A Entries: 74
As the field was away from the tables and on break, a hand was still unfolding at Table 54. Mike Linster would be all-in and at risk, pushing an additional 41,900 on top of the 24,000 bet he was faced with. The board read 2♣ 3♠ 8♠, with Mike's opponent fighting with himself over the decision. After cutting out chips, and shuffling for three minutes, a call was made:
Linster: 8♣ 8♦ (top set)
Player X: 9♥ 9♠ (over pair)
Turn: 4♣
River: A♦
Linster's set would win the hand comfortably, and Mike would peak right before break with that pot worth over 140,000.
Total Day 1A Entries: 74
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| Mike Linster (Island Park, NY) |
Linster: 8♣ 8♦ (top set)
Player X: 9♥ 9♠ (over pair)
Turn: 4♣
River: A♦
Linster's set would win the hand comfortably, and Mike would peak right before break with that pot worth over 140,000.
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Stretching Their Legs
Level 13 (Blinds 1,200/2,400/300)
Total Day 1A Entries: 73
Players are heading on a (15) minute break and will be coming back to Level 13, and blinds of 1,200/2,400/300. There will be two more levels played, a final break for the night, and the last level before chips will be bagged for Day 2. Action is currently spread across four tables, with (35) active bodies in the seats.
Total Day 1A Entries: 73
Players are heading on a (15) minute break and will be coming back to Level 13, and blinds of 1,200/2,400/300. There will be two more levels played, a final break for the night, and the last level before chips will be bagged for Day 2. Action is currently spread across four tables, with (35) active bodies in the seats.
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Csik Chipping Up
Level 12 (Blinds 1,000/2,000/300)
Total Day 1A Entries: 71
Csik is currently seated at Table 46, with a handful of notables and a lot of chips on the table. Also seated at Table 46:
Sean Wallace
Daniel Fischer
Greg Fishberg
Jesse Cohen
Geno Raman
Matthew Meade
John DiBella
Total Day 1A Entries: 71
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| Chris Csik (Martinsville, NJ) |
Chris Csik is beginning to build up an above average stack, chipping up to 145,000. Csik was one of three players to chop the Big Stax 500 during the Big Stax V series. Chris would come to a deal with Izzet Temel and James Anderson, taking home what turned out to be 3rd Place money, just over $50,500. He just made a deep run in the Big Stax 500, making Day 3 and finishing in 12th Place for $5,010.
Csik is currently seated at Table 46, with a handful of notables and a lot of chips on the table. Also seated at Table 46:
Sean Wallace
Daniel Fischer
Greg Fishberg
Jesse Cohen
Geno Raman
Matthew Meade
John DiBella
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Updated Chip Counts
Level 12 (Blinds 1,000/2,000/300)
Total Day 1A Entries: 71
Players have just entered Level 12, with the blinds going up to 1,000/2,000/300 (71 total entries). There will be a (15) minute break at the end of this level, but here are some updated chip counts from the level's transition:
Joshua Beckley - 270,000
Jay Sharon - 240,000
Rob Bolte - 230,000
John DiBella - 170,000
Alan Kraut - 165,000
Vincent Trongo - 145,000
Andrew Lydon - 135,000
Daniel Fischer - 130,000
Jonathan Borenstein - 130,000
Matthew Meade - 120,000
Total Day 1A Entries: 71
Players have just entered Level 12, with the blinds going up to 1,000/2,000/300 (71 total entries). There will be a (15) minute break at the end of this level, but here are some updated chip counts from the level's transition:
Joshua Beckley - 270,000
Jay Sharon - 240,000
Rob Bolte - 230,000
John DiBella - 170,000
Alan Kraut - 165,000
Vincent Trongo - 145,000
Andrew Lydon - 135,000
Daniel Fischer - 130,000
Jonathan Borenstein - 130,000
Matthew Meade - 120,000
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Harwood's Hard Luck
Level 11 (Blinds 800/1,600/200)
Total Day 1A Entries: 71
Loni Harwood's (Staten Island, NY) return to the felt ended pretty abruptly moments ago, as she updated her bustout hand via Twitter:
Total Day 1A Entries: 71
Loni Harwood's (Staten Island, NY) return to the felt ended pretty abruptly moments ago, as she updated her bustout hand via Twitter:
Busted AA vs KK aipf he flopped a king. Welcome back to poker Londog
— Loni Harwood (@Luscious_Lon) August 15, 2014
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Losing Some Names
Level 11 (Blinds 800/1,600/200)
Total Day 1A Entries: 71
While there have been a handful of players to bust and re-enter throughout the day, the field has seen a couple of notable leave the tournament area for what's perceived to be the night. Philip Hui (San Antonio, TX) was above average returning from dinner, but has since been eliminated from Day 1A play.
After losing the race to Greg Himmelbrand a short while ago, Jeffrey Spence would be left super short, and would bust shortly thereafter. There are currently (40) active players on five tournament tables, with a chip average sitting at 88,750.
Total Day 1A Entries: 71
While there have been a handful of players to bust and re-enter throughout the day, the field has seen a couple of notable leave the tournament area for what's perceived to be the night. Philip Hui (San Antonio, TX) was above average returning from dinner, but has since been eliminated from Day 1A play.
After losing the race to Greg Himmelbrand a short while ago, Jeffrey Spence would be left super short, and would bust shortly thereafter. There are currently (40) active players on five tournament tables, with a chip average sitting at 88,750.
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Himmelbrand Squeezes And Doubles
Level 11 (Blinds 800/1,600/200)
Total Day 1A Entries: 70
After an open at Table 52 and three calls, Greg Himmelbrand would shove from the blind for 38,500. Greg founder a taker in Jeffrey Spence, one of the players to initially have flatted the raise. The rest of the players would fold in turn, and the hands would be tabled:
Spence: A♥ K♦
Himmelbrand: 5♥ 5♦
Flop: 6♦ A♠ 5♠
Turn: 3♠
River: 4♠
Greg would flop a set to win the hand, and double to just over 90,000.
Total Day 1A Entries: 70
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| Greg Himmelbrand |
Spence: A♥ K♦
Himmelbrand: 5♥ 5♦
Flop: 6♦ A♠ 5♠
Turn: 3♠
River: 4♠
Greg would flop a set to win the hand, and double to just over 90,000.
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Silberstein Stays Alive...Sharon Still Strong
Level 10 (Blinds 600/1,200/200)
Total Day 1A Entries: 69
Jay Sharon (current chip leader) opened for a raise to 3,500, with Ken Silberstein shoving for his remaining 19,900 in turn. The blinds would fold and Sharon would do some mental math before announcing a call:
Silberstein would flop a seven and double up to stay alive (43,000), with Sharon taking a small hit to his stack, which still sits over 220,000.
Total Day 1A Entries: 69
Jay Sharon (current chip leader) opened for a raise to 3,500, with Ken Silberstein shoving for his remaining 19,900 in turn. The blinds would fold and Sharon would do some mental math before announcing a call:
Sharon: 4♥ 4♦ Silberstein: A♠ 7♠
Flop: 3♣ 7♣ 10♥
Turn: J♥
River: 9♣
Silberstein would flop a seven and double up to stay alive (43,000), with Sharon taking a small hit to his stack, which still sits over 220,000.
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Belly Full...Back To Play
Level 10 (Blinds 600/1,200/200)
Total Day 1A Entries: 69
Players have returned from dinner break, and the cards are once again in the air. There were three entries post dinner, including the second bullet from Big Stax 500 winner Craig Bateman (Bryn Mawr, PA). Tonight's play will play down to the (10) minute mark remaining in Level 15, with a determined amount of hands to be played, and then the bagging process.
Total Day 1A Entries: 69
Players have returned from dinner break, and the cards are once again in the air. There were three entries post dinner, including the second bullet from Big Stax 500 winner Craig Bateman (Bryn Mawr, PA). Tonight's play will play down to the (10) minute mark remaining in Level 15, with a determined amount of hands to be played, and then the bagging process.
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Dinner Break
Level 10 (Blinds 600/1,200/200)
Total Entries: 67
Those players still active in the field are now going on dinner break, which will last from 6:20-7:35pm. They will return to Level 10 and blinds of 600/1,200/200, and six more levels to play in the night. Live updates of all the Day 1A action will start back up once the cards are again in the air.
Total Entries: 67
Those players still active in the field are now going on dinner break, which will last from 6:20-7:35pm. They will return to Level 10 and blinds of 600/1,200/200, and six more levels to play in the night. Live updates of all the Day 1A action will start back up once the cards are again in the air.
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Pre-Dinner Chip Counts
Level 9 (Blinds 500/1,000/100)
Total Day 1A Entries: 67
Players are now at the midway point of Level 9, and Matthew Meade's chip lead is all but a memory now, as a handful of players have caught up quickly. Here are some of the notable counts from the field before dinner:
Jau Sharon - 210,000
Joshua Beckley - 200,000
Alan Kraut - 185,000
Daniel Fischer - 175,000
Matthew Meade - 175,000
Jonathan Borenstein - 130,000
Nancy Martin - 110,000
Jesse Cohen - 100,000
Philip Hui- 90,000
John DiBella - 90,000
Robert Link - 82,000
Will Failla - 80,000
Loni Harwood - 75,000
Chris Csik- 47,000
Sean Wallace - 43,000
Mike Linster - 43,000
Michael Marder - 43,000
Jeffrey Spense - 35,000
Gordon Eng - 26,000
Greg Himmelbrand - 22,000
Total Day 1A Entries: 67
Players are now at the midway point of Level 9, and Matthew Meade's chip lead is all but a memory now, as a handful of players have caught up quickly. Here are some of the notable counts from the field before dinner:
Jau Sharon - 210,000
Joshua Beckley - 200,000
Alan Kraut - 185,000
Daniel Fischer - 175,000
Matthew Meade - 175,000
Jonathan Borenstein - 130,000
Nancy Martin - 110,000
Jesse Cohen - 100,000
Philip Hui- 90,000
John DiBella - 90,000
Robert Link - 82,000
Will Failla - 80,000
Loni Harwood - 75,000
Chris Csik- 47,000
Sean Wallace - 43,000
Mike Linster - 43,000
Michael Marder - 43,000
Jeffrey Spense - 35,000
Gordon Eng - 26,000
Greg Himmelbrand - 22,000
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Level Up...Then Dinner
Level 9 (Blinds 500/1,000/100)
Total Day 1A Entries: 66
Players have just entered Level 9, with the blinds going up to 500/1,000/100 (66 total entries). After the conclusion of this level, players will be going on a (75) minute dinner break (6:20-7:35pm). Play will then continue through the end of Level 15, with those remaining bagging chips for Day 2 on Sunday.
Total Day 1A Entries: 66
Players have just entered Level 9, with the blinds going up to 500/1,000/100 (66 total entries). After the conclusion of this level, players will be going on a (75) minute dinner break (6:20-7:35pm). Play will then continue through the end of Level 15, with those remaining bagging chips for Day 2 on Sunday.
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Meade's Making Moves
Level 8 (Blinds 400/800/100)
Total Day 1A Entries: 65
"Nobody is close to me right now right? I'm going for the $5,000," Matthew Meade stood up from the table and said for his table to hear. "I mean I've only been here for an hour." Meade is currently the top stack at the moment with 180,000, but there are still seven levels to be played.
Meade has $5,368 in career tournament earnings, with his largest score coming in 2008 at a Cardplayer Spadeclub Poker Classic event. Matthew also as a 14th place finish from the WPT Parx Open Poker Classic, in a $230 No Limit Hold'em Event ($1,152). Meade's status will surely be updated throughout the tournament, as he moves forward with seemingly one goal in mind...bag the chip lead.
Total Day 1A Entries: 65
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| Matthew Meade |
Meade has $5,368 in career tournament earnings, with his largest score coming in 2008 at a Cardplayer Spadeclub Poker Classic event. Matthew also as a 14th place finish from the WPT Parx Open Poker Classic, in a $230 No Limit Hold'em Event ($1,152). Meade's status will surely be updated throughout the tournament, as he moves forward with seemingly one goal in mind...bag the chip lead.
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): The Century Club
Level 8 (Blinds 400/800/100)
Total Day 1A Entries: 62
One of the players with a top three stack in the field has an accomplished tournament resume, but hasn't had a recorded cash since 2011. Daniel Fischer (Glassboro, NJ) has a WSOPC ring from that year, winning a $1,100 No Limit Hold'em event during the circuit series at Harrah's Atlantic City. Fischer would earn over $67,000 for the win, and only one month later he was back at it again, final tabling a $1,090 No Limit Hold'em event at Borgata (4th Place - $24,444). Daniel's stack is currently second largest in the room (155,000), with the list of players above the 100,000 mark listed below:
Vincent Longo - 175,000
Daniel Fischer - 155,000
Joshua Beckley - 135,000
Alan Kraut - 120,000
Wall Failla - 114,000
Nancy Martin - 112,000
Jesse Cohen - 100,000
Total Day 1A Entries: 62
One of the players with a top three stack in the field has an accomplished tournament resume, but hasn't had a recorded cash since 2011. Daniel Fischer (Glassboro, NJ) has a WSOPC ring from that year, winning a $1,100 No Limit Hold'em event during the circuit series at Harrah's Atlantic City. Fischer would earn over $67,000 for the win, and only one month later he was back at it again, final tabling a $1,090 No Limit Hold'em event at Borgata (4th Place - $24,444). Daniel's stack is currently second largest in the room (155,000), with the list of players above the 100,000 mark listed below:
Vincent Longo - 175,000
Daniel Fischer - 155,000
Joshua Beckley - 135,000
Alan Kraut - 120,000
Wall Failla - 114,000
Nancy Martin - 112,000
Jesse Cohen - 100,000
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Bateman Back In Action
Level 7 (Blinds 300/600/100)
Total Day 1A Entries: 61
Just over (72) hours after chopping his first major tournament, Craig Bateman (Bryn Mawr, PA) is back in action for today's Day 1A. Craig came into Day 3 of the Big Stax 500 3/15 in chips, but as play reached the final table, he began to separate himself from the field. It also helped that he picked up pocket aces in some critical spots, and won each of those hands. Bateman was the overwhelming chip leader when play got three-handed, and ended up getting $71,719 for his share of the deal, and got to go home with the trophy.
Total Day 1A Entries: 61
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| Craig Bateman (Bryn Mawr, PA) |
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Returning From A Break
Level 7 (Blinds 300/600/100)
Total Day 1A Entries: 61
While players are coming back from a (15) minute break, Loni Harwood (Staten Island, NY) returns to to action today after a month long break. The WSOP bracelet winner comes to Parx with over $1,440,000 in career earnings, including a bracelet in Event #60 of the 2013 WSOP ($1,500 No Limit Hold'em). Loni had four cashes in this year's WSOP, and then took the time off to attend to family matters.
Harwood is of to a solid start this afternoon, sitting with 60,000 in front of her after only (30) minutes of play. Looking at the chips during break, Alan Kraut (Doylsetown, PA) has pushed towards the top of the leaderboard, with a stack of 125,000 in front of his seat.
Total Day 1A Entries: 61
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| Loni Harwood (Staten Island, NY) |
Harwood is of to a solid start this afternoon, sitting with 60,000 in front of her after only (30) minutes of play. Looking at the chips during break, Alan Kraut (Doylsetown, PA) has pushed towards the top of the leaderboard, with a stack of 125,000 in front of his seat.
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Break Time
Level 7 (Blinds 300/600/100)
Total Day 1A Entries: 57
Players are about to step away and go on their second break of the day. They will return to Level 7 and blinds of 300/600/100 (57 total entries). Just a reminder for those players looking to get into this event via satellite, there is one remaining to play in, tomorrow at 7:00pm. The satellite is a $330 No Limit Hold'em Super Satellite. Players will begin with 15,000 in chips, with registration and late entry open until the beginning of Level 8. For every $1,600 in the prize pool, a seat will be given away to the Big Stax 1500 (with any uneven remainder given as a cash prize).
Total Day 1A Entries: 57
Players are about to step away and go on their second break of the day. They will return to Level 7 and blinds of 300/600/100 (57 total entries). Just a reminder for those players looking to get into this event via satellite, there is one remaining to play in, tomorrow at 7:00pm. The satellite is a $330 No Limit Hold'em Super Satellite. Players will begin with 15,000 in chips, with registration and late entry open until the beginning of Level 8. For every $1,600 in the prize pool, a seat will be given away to the Big Stax 1500 (with any uneven remainder given as a cash prize).
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Longo In The Early Lead
Level 6 (Blinds 250/500/50)
Total Day 1A Entries: 54
The early lead in the Day 1A field belongs to Vince Longo, who currently sits with 120,000 in front of him. Long is looking to best his only recorded cash, a 23rd place finish in this 1500 event during the Big Stax V series in March.
Also at Vincent's table is Will Failla, who has made quick work of his second bullet, already up to 95,000. There were also a couple of more notables to enter the field just moments ago, as Mike Linster and Gordon Eng both take their seats in the field.
Total Day 1A Entries: 54
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| Vincent Longo |
Also at Vincent's table is Will Failla, who has made quick work of his second bullet, already up to 95,000. There were also a couple of more notables to enter the field just moments ago, as Mike Linster and Gordon Eng both take their seats in the field.
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Living Up To His Nickname
Level 5 (Blinds 200/400/50)
Total Day 1A Entries: 49
Will "The Thrill" Failla wasn't able to find much traction with his first bullet of the day, already down to less than 20 bigs only an hour after sitting down. He was UTG+2 and announced himself all-in before the cards were even dealt, with everyone at the table folding. The very next hand he would do the same thing, leaving out 7,100 right across the line as the dealer was cutting the deck.
This time he would get a call from the player to his direct left, with action folding around to Jonathan Borenstein in the big blind. Borenstein would three bet to 22,000, and the isolation raise would work, as he got the hands heads up with Failla (playing blind). Jonathan would turn over 9♥ 9♠, with Failla telling him he had at least one over. Will's hand was eventually tabled after a slow peel (Q♥ 3♣), with the A♦ 8♦ K♠ K♦ 8♠ runout less than helpful. Failla said good luck to his table mates and walked to the cage to re-enter the tournament.
Total Day 1A Entries: 49
Will "The Thrill" Failla wasn't able to find much traction with his first bullet of the day, already down to less than 20 bigs only an hour after sitting down. He was UTG+2 and announced himself all-in before the cards were even dealt, with everyone at the table folding. The very next hand he would do the same thing, leaving out 7,100 right across the line as the dealer was cutting the deck.
This time he would get a call from the player to his direct left, with action folding around to Jonathan Borenstein in the big blind. Borenstein would three bet to 22,000, and the isolation raise would work, as he got the hands heads up with Failla (playing blind). Jonathan would turn over 9♥ 9♠, with Failla telling him he had at least one over. Will's hand was eventually tabled after a slow peel (Q♥ 3♣), with the A♦ 8♦ K♠ K♦ 8♠ runout less than helpful. Failla said good luck to his table mates and walked to the cage to re-enter the tournament.
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): First Chips Counts Of The Day
Level 5 (Blinds 200/400/50)
Total Day 1A Entries: 48
The field has gained a few more notable players, as Will Failla and Jonathan Borenstein both take their seats at Table 53. Here are some chip counts taken toward the end of Level 4:
Alan Kraut - 100,000
Jesse Cohen - 90,000
Chau Nguyen - 68,000
Greg Himmelbrand - 65,000
John DiBella - 62,000
Jason Paster - 60,000
Sean Wallace - 55,000
Matt Macaroni - 54,000
Joe Palma - 54,000
Greg Fishberg - 51,000
Michael Marder - 48,000
Nancy Martin - 46,000
Total Day 1A Entries: 48
The field has gained a few more notable players, as Will Failla and Jonathan Borenstein both take their seats at Table 53. Here are some chip counts taken toward the end of Level 4:
Alan Kraut - 100,000
Jesse Cohen - 90,000
Chau Nguyen - 68,000
Greg Himmelbrand - 65,000
John DiBella - 62,000
Jason Paster - 60,000
Sean Wallace - 55,000
Matt Macaroni - 54,000
Joe Palma - 54,000
Greg Fishberg - 51,000
Michael Marder - 48,000
Nancy Martin - 46,000
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Later Arrivals
Level 4 (Blinds 150/300/50)
Total Day 1A Entries: 42
The field continues to grow at a slower...but steady pace than usual, with many notables showing up with the opening of a new table. Aaron Overton (Philadelphia, PA) is one of the newest players in the field, sitting down to a Big Stax event for the first time ever. Overton is a well-known player at Parx, but primarily for his cash game play, a staple in the 10/10 NL game. Aaron does have an accomplished tournament resume though, with just under $250,000 in career earnings, including a summer last year when he cashed in five WSOP events. Also to sit down moments ago:
Chris Csik
Geno Raman
Chau Nguyen
Total Day 1A Entries: 42
The field continues to grow at a slower...but steady pace than usual, with many notables showing up with the opening of a new table. Aaron Overton (Philadelphia, PA) is one of the newest players in the field, sitting down to a Big Stax event for the first time ever. Overton is a well-known player at Parx, but primarily for his cash game play, a staple in the 10/10 NL game. Aaron does have an accomplished tournament resume though, with just under $250,000 in career earnings, including a summer last year when he cashed in five WSOP events. Also to sit down moments ago:
Chris Csik
Geno Raman
Chau Nguyen
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): First Break Of The Day
Level 4 (Blinds 150/300/50)
Total Entries: 36
Players are heading away from the tables and are taking their first (15) minute break of the day. They will return to Level 4 and blinds of 150/300/50. It's a good time to remind those currently playing (and those thinking about playing) that there is once again an end of day chip lead bonus for this event ($5,000 for each starting day).
Total Entries: 36
Players are heading away from the tables and are taking their first (15) minute break of the day. They will return to Level 4 and blinds of 150/300/50. It's a good time to remind those currently playing (and those thinking about playing) that there is once again an end of day chip lead bonus for this event ($5,000 for each starting day).
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Back On American Soil
Level 3 (Blinds 100/200/25)
Total Day 1A Entries: 35
After a solid summer in Las Vegas, Greg Himmelbrand (Oakland Gardens, NY) took a trip to Europe and has now returned to catch the final event of this series. While in Las Vegas, Greg won a $500 No Limit Hold'em event at the Wynn Summer Classic for $69,000, and finished in the top 100 of the WSOP $10,000 Main Event (99th Place - $61,313).
Himmelbrand then went out to Europe for a friend's wedding in Greece, and spent time afterwards traveling to Iceland, Sweden, Amsterdam...just to name a few spots. Greg has two Big Stax final tables to his name, one of which ended in a chop during the Big Stax III 300, just over a year ago ($43,457). He is currently seated at a newly opened table in the tournament area, also hosting the likes of Jeffrey Spence, Matthew Macaroni, and Robert Link.
Total Day 1A Entries: 35
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| Greg Himmelbrand (Oakland Gardens, NY) |
Himmelbrand then went out to Europe for a friend's wedding in Greece, and spent time afterwards traveling to Iceland, Sweden, Amsterdam...just to name a few spots. Greg has two Big Stax final tables to his name, one of which ended in a chop during the Big Stax III 300, just over a year ago ($43,457). He is currently seated at a newly opened table in the tournament area, also hosting the likes of Jeffrey Spence, Matthew Macaroni, and Robert Link.
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): ICYMI...It Was "Worm Time" On Monday
Level 3 (Blinds 100/200/25)
Total Day 1A Entries: 30
While the Big Stax 500 final table was winding down late Monday evening, there was another final table just getting started. The $230 NLH/PLO Mix event had just reached the final ten when the three players were chopping the Big Stax 500, with the storyline surrounding Parx regular Joe Palma (Bensalem, PA). Better known to players and staff as "Worm," Palma came into the table with a solid chip lead, and was able to continue his dominance all the way to a win, and first place money of $6,735.
While Joe may not hold the top spot in total tournament earnings at Parx, there isn't another player with more total cashes than him (11). He is closely followed by Peter Ippolito (10), Jason Rivkin (9), and a handful with (8) cashes. Palma is currently seated at Table 54, and sits only two seats away from Parx notable Jason Paster. Joe's fans were all asking for the trophy picture from Monday, so their requests were granted:
Total Day 1A Entries: 30
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| Joe Palma (Bensalem, PA) |
While the Big Stax 500 final table was winding down late Monday evening, there was another final table just getting started. The $230 NLH/PLO Mix event had just reached the final ten when the three players were chopping the Big Stax 500, with the storyline surrounding Parx regular Joe Palma (Bensalem, PA). Better known to players and staff as "Worm," Palma came into the table with a solid chip lead, and was able to continue his dominance all the way to a win, and first place money of $6,735.While Joe may not hold the top spot in total tournament earnings at Parx, there isn't another player with more total cashes than him (11). He is closely followed by Peter Ippolito (10), Jason Rivkin (9), and a handful with (8) cashes. Palma is currently seated at Table 54, and sits only two seats away from Parx notable Jason Paster. Joe's fans were all asking for the trophy picture from Monday, so their requests were granted:
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Tournament Clock Now Offered On Bravo
Level 3 (Blinds 100/200/25)
Total Day 1A Entries: 29
It's pretty clear that the powers that be behind the Parx Poker Room (Bill Entenman, Tom Martucci, Matt Glantz, and Ari Mizrachi) are always looking to better the room and further experiences for players. It was announced yesterday that the "tournament clock" feature will now be available on the Bravo App moving forward. This gives players the opportunity to pull up on their phone any of the information they'd like to know about any given event (number of entries, real-time level updates, spot to be paid, amount of each place):
Total Day 1A Entries: 29
It's pretty clear that the powers that be behind the Parx Poker Room (Bill Entenman, Tom Martucci, Matt Glantz, and Ari Mizrachi) are always looking to better the room and further experiences for players. It was announced yesterday that the "tournament clock" feature will now be available on the Bravo App moving forward. This gives players the opportunity to pull up on their phone any of the information they'd like to know about any given event (number of entries, real-time level updates, spot to be paid, amount of each place):
Real time clock data for all of our tournaments will be displayed on the Bravo Poker Live app. pic.twitter.com/kBSUClUDyy
— Parx Poker Room (@parxpokerroom) August 13, 2014
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Notables Make Up Most Of The Field
Level 2 (Blinds 75/150)
Total Day 1A Entries: 27
The trend of days starting slowly continues, as many of the early afternoon's throughout this series have seemed light, but ended up with surprising numbers. Many of those seated at the moment are recognizable faces:
Nancy Martin
Ken Silberstein
John DiBella
Sean Wallace
Greg Fishberg
Jesse Cohen
Keith DeAngelis
Joe Palma
Jeff Gross
Alan Kraut
Michael Marder
Total Day 1A Entries: 27
The trend of days starting slowly continues, as many of the early afternoon's throughout this series have seemed light, but ended up with surprising numbers. Many of those seated at the moment are recognizable faces:
Nancy Martin
Ken Silberstein
John DiBella
Sean Wallace
Greg Fishberg
Jesse Cohen
Keith DeAngelis
Joe Palma
Jeff Gross
Alan Kraut
Michael Marder
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Back For More
Level 2 (Blinds 75/150)
Total Day 1A Entries: TBD
After taking some time away from the game to concentrate on his business, Alan Kraut (Doylestown, PA) is back at Parx. He was one of the first players seated, returning just 12 hours after bubbling yesterday's $500+500 Purple Chip Bounty. Kraut has seen success this series though, making a deep Day 2 run in the Big Stax 300 (33rd Place - $1,948). It's just one if many deep runs Alan had had here at Parx, but he hopes to get through the roadblock that's kept him from a Big Stax trophy.
Total Day 1A Entries: TBD
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| Alan Kraut (Doylestown, PA) |
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Let's Get This Show On The Road
Level 1 (Blinds 50/100)
Total Day 1A Entries: TBD
The tournament supervisor has made the rules announcement, and the cards are in the air for the Big Stax 1500. The same structure applies to this tournament as the two main trophy events prior, with the exception of a larger starting stack. The field to begin the day is very intimate, but as it begins to grow, a list of notables spotted will be posted.
Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): The Time Is Now
Level 1 (Blinds 50/100)
Total Day 1A Entries: TBD
This afternoon begins the "main event" of the Big Stax VII series, as action in the Big Stax 1500 begins just after 11:00am. After falling just short of a new record number in the Big Stax 300 (1,848 entries), and setting a new record in the Big Stax 500 (925 entries), it will be interesting to see how the field plays out for this event. Live coverage will begin the moments the cards are in the air, and will continue through the final moments of Day 3.
Total Day 1A Entries: TBD
This afternoon begins the "main event" of the Big Stax VII series, as action in the Big Stax 1500 begins just after 11:00am. After falling just short of a new record number in the Big Stax 300 (1,848 entries), and setting a new record in the Big Stax 500 (925 entries), it will be interesting to see how the field plays out for this event. Live coverage will begin the moments the cards are in the air, and will continue through the final moments of Day 3.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Big Stax VII (Purple Chip Bounty): Cards In The Air
Level 1 (Blinds 25/50)
Total Entries: TBD
The standard pre-tournament procedure has already been completed (rules announcement), and the cards are already in the air for what's likely the most looked forward to Big Stax VII side event. At registration for the event, ever player will receive a purple $500 chip, which they will keep on the table with their tournament chips. For every player you eliminate, their $500 chip will become yours to keep.
Players sit down with starting stacks of 25,000, with levels lasting (30) minutes for Levels 1-9, transitioning to (40) minutes from Level 10 to tournament's completion. For those not in the tournament, but interested in possibly getting in, registration and late entry will end when Level 10 begins.
Total Entries: TBD
The standard pre-tournament procedure has already been completed (rules announcement), and the cards are already in the air for what's likely the most looked forward to Big Stax VII side event. At registration for the event, ever player will receive a purple $500 chip, which they will keep on the table with their tournament chips. For every player you eliminate, their $500 chip will become yours to keep.
Players sit down with starting stacks of 25,000, with levels lasting (30) minutes for Levels 1-9, transitioning to (40) minutes from Level 10 to tournament's completion. For those not in the tournament, but interested in possibly getting in, registration and late entry will end when Level 10 begins.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): 1st Place - Bateman ($71,719)
Level 31 (Blinds 75,000/150,000/25,000)
Players Remaining: 3
Chip Average: 12,400,000
After the elimination of Zaslavsky, the three players paused the clock to discuss a potential chop. The numbers were worked out amongst the three players, and here is how they broke it down:
Craig Bateman - $71,719
Jose Montes - $64,769
Deding Xu - $50,290
Players Remaining: 3
Chip Average: 12,400,000
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| Craig Bateman (Bryn Mawr, PA) |
Craig Bateman - $71,719
Jose Montes - $64,769
Deding Xu - $50,290
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): 2nd Place - Montes ($64,769)
Level 31 (Blinds 75,000/150,000/25,000)
Players Remaining: 3
Chip Average: 12,400,000
After the elimination of Zaslavsky, the three players paused the clock to discuss a potential chop. The numbers were worked out amongst the three players, and here is how they broke it down:
Craig Bateman - $71,719
Jose Montes - $64,769
Deding Xu - $50,290
Players Remaining: 3
Chip Average: 12,400,000
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| Jose Montes (Bronx, NY) |
Craig Bateman - $71,719
Jose Montes - $64,769
Deding Xu - $50,290
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): 3rd Place - Xu ($50,290)
Level 31 (Blinds 75,000/150,000/25,000)
Players Remaining: 3
Chip Average: 12,400,000
After the elimination of Zaslavsky, the three players paused the clock to discuss a potential chop. The numbers were worked out amongst the three players, and here is how they broke it down:
Craig Bateman - $71,719
Jose Montes - $64,769
Deding Xu - $50,290
Players Remaining: 3
Chip Average: 12,400,000
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| Deding Xu (Philadelphia, PA) |
Craig Bateman - $71,719
Jose Montes - $64,769
Deding Xu - $50,290
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): 4th Place - Zaslavsky ($23,294)
Level 31 (Blinds 75,000/150,000/25,000)
Players Remaining: 3
Chip Average: 12,400,000
Just as Vinny Pahuja walked away from the tournament podium, the Eugene Zaslavsky would be all-in and at risk on the flop against Craig Bateman (for a 6,500,000 pot):
Flop: 8♣ K♥ 9♣
Zaslavsky: K♦ 10♦
Bateman: Q♣ 10♣
Turn: A♠
River: A♣
Everyone remaining was focused on the felt, waiting for the dealer to put out the turn. The ace of spades was not the card Bateman and his rail were looking for, but when the board paired with the ace of clubs, those remaining would turn into a trio that quick.
Players Remaining: 3
Chip Average: 12,400,000
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| Eugene Zaslavsky (Marlboro, NJ) |
Flop: 8♣ K♥ 9♣
Zaslavsky: K♦ 10♦
Bateman: Q♣ 10♣
Turn: A♠
River: A♣
Everyone remaining was focused on the felt, waiting for the dealer to put out the turn. The ace of spades was not the card Bateman and his rail were looking for, but when the board paired with the ace of clubs, those remaining would turn into a trio that quick.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): 5th Place - Pahuja ($18,020)
Level 31 (Blinds 75,000/150,000/25,000)
Players Remaining: 4
Chip Average: 9,250,000
Action would fold around to Vinny Pahuja on the button, and he opened the pot to 325,000. Craig Bateman would three-bet to 700,000, and Pahuja would four-bet shove. Without even asking for a count, Bateman made the quick call, and Vinny would be running J♦ J♥ into A♣ A♦:
Players Remaining: 4
Chip Average: 9,250,000
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| Vinny Pahuja (New York, NY) |
Out 5th for 18k. Got in JJ for my last 33bbs BTN vs SB but lost to AA. GL @suganills and thx for the rail guys!@parxpokerroom 550 Big Stax
— Vinny Pahuja (@vinpahuja) August 12, 2014
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Break Time/Updated Chip Counts
Level 31 (Blinds 75,000/150,000/25,000)
Players Remaining: 5
Chip Average: 9,250,000
Players are on a (10) minute break while the tournament supervisors color off the grey (5,000) chips. When players return to Level 31, the blinds will have gone up to 75,000/150,000/25,000. Here are the updated chips from break:
Players Remaining: 5
Chip Average: 9,250,000
Players are on a (10) minute break while the tournament supervisors color off the grey (5,000) chips. When players return to Level 31, the blinds will have gone up to 75,000/150,000/25,000. Here are the updated chips from break:
- Eugene Zaslavsky - 4,200,000
- Vinny Pahuja - 3,900,000
- Craig Bateman - 12,600,000
- Deding Xu - 7,800,000
- Jose Montes - 8,800,000
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Xu Takes From Pahuja
Level 30 (Blinds 60,000/120,000/15,000)
Players Remaining: 5
Chip Average: 7,400,000
Deding Xu would open the pot to 250,000, and after action folded to Vinny Pahuja in the big blind, he would make the call. The dealer placed out the flop of 10♥ 8♣ 3♥, and Vinny would check call Xu's bet of 325,000. Pahuja would once again check-call Xu's bet after the 5♠ on the turn, this time for 650,000. The dealer placed the 9♦ on the river, and Vinny once again checked to Deding. Xu put together a bet of 1,075,000 on the river, and asking for the exact amount, Pahuja made the call for a third street. "I have three tens," said Deding once Vinny looked his way (10♠ 10♣), and Pahuja turned over 8♠ 9♠ before his cards went into the muck.
Players Remaining: 5
Chip Average: 7,400,000
Deding Xu would open the pot to 250,000, and after action folded to Vinny Pahuja in the big blind, he would make the call. The dealer placed out the flop of 10♥ 8♣ 3♥, and Vinny would check call Xu's bet of 325,000. Pahuja would once again check-call Xu's bet after the 5♠ on the turn, this time for 650,000. The dealer placed the 9♦ on the river, and Vinny once again checked to Deding. Xu put together a bet of 1,075,000 on the river, and asking for the exact amount, Pahuja made the call for a third street. "I have three tens," said Deding once Vinny looked his way (10♠ 10♣), and Pahuja turned over 8♠ 9♠ before his cards went into the muck.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): 6th Place - Rublee ($14,504)
Level 30 (Blinds 60,000/120,000/15,000)
Players Remaining: 5
Chip Average: 7,400,000
When the action would fold to Jon Rublee on the button, he would open shove for 2,370,000. Deding Xu would fold the small blind, and Jose Montes began to think in the big. He took his time going over his decision, and eventually announced a call:
Rublee: K♦ 10♥
Montes: 4♥ 4♦
Flop: 6♥ 7♠ K♥
Turn: 7♦
River: 4♣
"Wow," was the only word said at the table (by Vinny Pahuja), and Rublee would get up from the table stunned. Montes chips up to 6,800,000 with that pot, with play now five-handed.
Players Remaining: 5
Chip Average: 7,400,000
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| Jon Rublee (Bradenton, FL) |
Rublee: K♦ 10♥
Montes: 4♥ 4♦
Flop: 6♥ 7♠ K♥
Turn: 7♦
River: 4♣
"Wow," was the only word said at the table (by Vinny Pahuja), and Rublee would get up from the table stunned. Montes chips up to 6,800,000 with that pot, with play now five-handed.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): A Huge Sweat For Both
Level 30 (Blinds 60,000/120,000/15,000)
Players Remaining: 6
Chip Average: 6,200,000
There was just a pot between Jose Montes and Eugene Zaslavsky just moments ago, all-in pre for close 6,500,000. It was the A♣ K♣ of Zaslavsky against the A♠ K♠ of Montes, with Jose mentioning how he won one of these types of hands yesterday to begin building. The flop would run out 2♣ 6♣ 7♦, and Eugene would have a serious free roll to double. The turn and river would both be hearts though, and the pot would just be a chop in the end.
Players Remaining: 6
Chip Average: 6,200,000
There was just a pot between Jose Montes and Eugene Zaslavsky just moments ago, all-in pre for close 6,500,000. It was the A♣ K♣ of Zaslavsky against the A♠ K♠ of Montes, with Jose mentioning how he won one of these types of hands yesterday to begin building. The flop would run out 2♣ 6♣ 7♦, and Eugene would have a serious free roll to double. The turn and river would both be hearts though, and the pot would just be a chop in the end.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Mid Level Chip Counts
Level 30 (Blinds 60,000/120,000/15,000)
Players Remaining: 6
Chip Average: 6,200,000
Here are the updated counts midway through Level 30:
Players Remaining: 6
Chip Average: 6,200,000
Here are the updated counts midway through Level 30:
- Eugene Zaslavsky - 2,400,000
- Vinny Pahuja - 9,300,000
- Craig Bateman - 14,700,000
- Jon Rublee - 3,100,000
- Deding Xu - 4,800,000
- Jose Montes - 3,300,000
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Bateman Builds Up
Level 30 (Blinds 60,000/120,000/15,000)
Players Remaining: 6
Chip Average: 6,200,000
Craig Bateman would open the pot for a raise to 120,000, with Jose Montes three-betting out of the big blind to 450,000. Bateman would make the call and the two would see the dealer put out a flop of 7♣ 3♠ 4♥. Montes would lead the flop for 425,000, with Bateman making the call. The action would go check-check when the board paired with the 7♥. Montes would lead out once more for 400,000 after the A♠ on the river, and Bateman stared for a long while, almost looking as if he was contemplating calling. Craig clearly had other ideas though as he put in a raise to 1,700,000, which made Montes start talking to himself. He would cut out his chips and look to see what remained if he called, and eventually he would do just that. Bateman would turn over 3♦ 3♥ for a flopped set and turned full house, leaving Montes to smile and shake his head.
Players Remaining: 6
Chip Average: 6,200,000
Craig Bateman would open the pot for a raise to 120,000, with Jose Montes three-betting out of the big blind to 450,000. Bateman would make the call and the two would see the dealer put out a flop of 7♣ 3♠ 4♥. Montes would lead the flop for 425,000, with Bateman making the call. The action would go check-check when the board paired with the 7♥. Montes would lead out once more for 400,000 after the A♠ on the river, and Bateman stared for a long while, almost looking as if he was contemplating calling. Craig clearly had other ideas though as he put in a raise to 1,700,000, which made Montes start talking to himself. He would cut out his chips and look to see what remained if he called, and eventually he would do just that. Bateman would turn over 3♦ 3♥ for a flopped set and turned full house, leaving Montes to smile and shake his head.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Quick Break/Updated Chip Counts
Level 30 (Blinds 60,000/120,000/15,000)
Players Remaining: 6
Chip Average: 6,200,000
Players are about to go on an agreed upon (5) minute break, and they will stay that length for the rest of the tournament. They will return to Level 30 and blinds of 60,000/120,000/15,000 (6,200,000 chip average). About five minutes before break, Montes and Xu got involved in a sizable pot, where Jose check called a 1,300,000 turn bet on a board of 8♠ 10♠ 6♥ 3♣. After the river J♠, the action went check-check, and Montes won with 9♠ 9♦. Here are the updated counts from break:
Players Remaining: 6
Chip Average: 6,200,000
Players are about to go on an agreed upon (5) minute break, and they will stay that length for the rest of the tournament. They will return to Level 30 and blinds of 60,000/120,000/15,000 (6,200,000 chip average). About five minutes before break, Montes and Xu got involved in a sizable pot, where Jose check called a 1,300,000 turn bet on a board of 8♠ 10♠ 6♥ 3♣. After the river J♠, the action went check-check, and Montes won with 9♠ 9♦. Here are the updated counts from break:
- Eugene Zaslavsky - 2,600,000
- Vinny Pahuja - 6,900,000
- Craig Bateman - 10,900,000
- Jon Rublee - 3,900,000
- Deding Xu - 4,600,000
- Jose Montes - 7,900,000
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Return To Normalcy
Level 29 (Blinds 50,000/100,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 6
Chip Average: 6,200,000
Things have slowed down once again, as the quick flurry of action was just exactly that. Jon Rublee has been all-in since James's departure, but was not called. Deding Xu was able to three-bet his way to a small pot pre-flop, but the chip counts haven't varied too much since last updated.
Players Remaining: 6
Chip Average: 6,200,000
Things have slowed down once again, as the quick flurry of action was just exactly that. Jon Rublee has been all-in since James's departure, but was not called. Deding Xu was able to three-bet his way to a small pot pre-flop, but the chip counts haven't varied too much since last updated.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Mid Level Chip Counts
Level 29 (Blinds 50,000/100,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 6
Chip Average: 6,100,000
Here are the updated counts at the midway point of Level 29:
Players Remaining: 6
Chip Average: 6,100,000
Here are the updated counts at the midway point of Level 29:
- Eugene Zaslavsky - 3,500,000
- Vinny Pahuja - 7,800,000
- Craig Bateman - 13,000,000
- Jon Rublee - 2,900,000
- Deding Xu - 6,600,000
- Jose Montes - 3,900,000
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): 7th Place - Ingram ($10,988)
Level 29 (Blinds 50,000/100,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 6
Chip Average: 6,200,000
No matter how deep the tournament plays, or how many blinds each player has, this scenario plays out the same at any final table. There were multiple bets pre-flop before James Ingram was all-in and at risk against Craig Bateman:
Ingram: K♠ K♣
Bateman: A♠ A♥
Runout: 9♣ A♣ K♦ 5♦ Q♦
It was a pretty tough spot for Ingram, who stood up and collected his things without saying a word. Players at the table commended him on his quality play throughout the day, and he thanked them before heading to the tournament podium. The pot was worth well over 6,000,000, making Bateman the chip leader with 13,000,000.
Players Remaining: 6
Chip Average: 6,200,000
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| James Ingram (Trenton, NJ) |
Ingram: K♠ K♣
Bateman: A♠ A♥
Runout: 9♣ A♣ K♦ 5♦ Q♦
It was a pretty tough spot for Ingram, who stood up and collected his things without saying a word. Players at the table commended him on his quality play throughout the day, and he thanked them before heading to the tournament podium. The pot was worth well over 6,000,000, making Bateman the chip leader with 13,000,000.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Pahuja Takes A Big Pot From Ingram
Level 29 (Blinds 50,000/100,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 7
Chip Average: 5,300,000
James Ingram would open the pot for a raise to 225,000, with Vinny Pahuja coming along from the big blind. The two saw a flop of 2♠ 7♣ 8♠, with Pahuja check-calling a bet of 275,000. After the 3♠ on the turn, Vinny would lead out this time, for an amount of 475,000. Ingram thought for a moment before casually tossing out the chips for a call. After the dealer placed the A♥ on the river, Pahuja began moving around his chips, setting up a bet of 1,105,000. James rolled his eyes as he tossed in a few blue chips signifying a call, with Pahuja looking at him and announcing a flush (J♠ 10♠). Ingram looked back once before tossing in his holdings, dropping down to 3,200,000.
Vinny Pahuja - 7,600,000
James Ingram - 3,200,000
Players Remaining: 7
Chip Average: 5,300,000
James Ingram would open the pot for a raise to 225,000, with Vinny Pahuja coming along from the big blind. The two saw a flop of 2♠ 7♣ 8♠, with Pahuja check-calling a bet of 275,000. After the 3♠ on the turn, Vinny would lead out this time, for an amount of 475,000. Ingram thought for a moment before casually tossing out the chips for a call. After the dealer placed the A♥ on the river, Pahuja began moving around his chips, setting up a bet of 1,105,000. James rolled his eyes as he tossed in a few blue chips signifying a call, with Pahuja looking at him and announcing a flush (J♠ 10♠). Ingram looked back once before tossing in his holdings, dropping down to 3,200,000.
Vinny Pahuja - 7,600,000
James Ingram - 3,200,000
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Eugene Not Going Away Easy
Level 29 (Blinds 50,000/100,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 7
Chip Average: 5,300,000
It only took a few hands back from break for things to happen, as Eugene Zaslavsky doubles through James Ingram. Ingram opened the pot to 300,000, with Eugene shoving his (10) big blind stack across the line. Ingram called for the 700,000 more, and the hands were tabled:
James would grab an even bigger lead on that flop, but Eugene got running (non-club) straight cards to win the pot and double to 2,100,000.
Players Remaining: 7
Chip Average: 5,300,000
It only took a few hands back from break for things to happen, as Eugene Zaslavsky doubles through James Ingram. Ingram opened the pot to 300,000, with Eugene shoving his (10) big blind stack across the line. Ingram called for the 700,000 more, and the hands were tabled:
Eugene: A♠ 5♥ James: A♣ Q♣
Flop: 9♣ 3♦ 4♣
Turn: 6♠
River: 7♥
James would grab an even bigger lead on that flop, but Eugene got running (non-club) straight cards to win the pot and double to 2,100,000.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Back To Business
Level 29 (Blinds 50,000/100,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 7
Chip Average: 5,300,000
Players are once again back in their seats, and the cards are in the air for Level 29. It's all about the trophy from here on out, with no extended breaks other than the scheduled (10) minutes between each level.
Players Remaining: 7
Chip Average: 5,300,000
Players are once again back in their seats, and the cards are in the air for Level 29. It's all about the trophy from here on out, with no extended breaks other than the scheduled (10) minutes between each level.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Time For Dinner Break
Level 28 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 7
Chip Average: 5,300,000
Players are about to head on a (60) minute dinner break, and they will return at approximately 8:50pm. They will return to Level 29 and blinds of 50,000/100,000/10,000, with no more extended breaks (except for scheduled ones) left in the night. Here are the updated chip counts at break:
Players Remaining: 7
Chip Average: 5,300,000
Players are about to head on a (60) minute dinner break, and they will return at approximately 8:50pm. They will return to Level 29 and blinds of 50,000/100,000/10,000, with no more extended breaks (except for scheduled ones) left in the night. Here are the updated chip counts at break:
- James Ingram - 6,800,000
- Eugene Zaslavsky - 1,100,000
- Vinny Pahuja - 6,200,000
- Craig Bateman - 8,400,000
- Jon Rublee - 2,350,000
- Deding Xu - 7,600,000
- Jose Montes - 4,400,000
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): 8th Place - Blumstein ($7,911)
Level 28 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 7
Chip Average: 5,300,000
Things are beginning to pick up a little as the dinner break approaches. Scott Blumstein opened the pot in late position to 160,000, with Vinny Pahuja three-betting to 380,000. Craig Bateman was next to act, and he would four-bet to 700,000. The action would be Scott's once again, and he would five-bet shove for 2,900,000. Vinny looked back at his cards before smiling and folding, with Bateman quickly making the call:
Bateman: A♠ A♣
Blumstein: A♥ K♥
Runout: 7♠ 8♣ 2♣ 5♠ 8♥
Blumstein ran into the only hand he didn't want to see, and the runout gave little hope. Craig had been reasonably quite throughout the day, but he now has over 8,000,000 with his new found chips. Scott earns $7,911 for his eight place finish, and leaves with the support from his friends on the rail.
Players Remaining: 7
Chip Average: 5,300,000
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| Scott Blumstein (Morristown, NJ) |
Bateman: A♠ A♣
Blumstein: A♥ K♥
Runout: 7♠ 8♣ 2♣ 5♠ 8♥
Blumstein ran into the only hand he didn't want to see, and the runout gave little hope. Craig had been reasonably quite throughout the day, but he now has over 8,000,000 with his new found chips. Scott earns $7,911 for his eight place finish, and leaves with the support from his friends on the rail.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Zaslavsky Doubles Through Blumstein
Level 28 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 8
Chip Average: 4,600,000
After Scott Blumstein raised from the button to 175,000, short stacks Eugene Zaslavsky three-bet shoved his remaining 675,000. Action would fold to Blumstein, who made the call after finding out the amount, and the hands were tabled:
Although there was a straight on board after the river, Eugene held the ten for a higher straight then the board, and Eugene would double to 1,400,000.
Players Remaining: 8
Chip Average: 4,600,000
After Scott Blumstein raised from the button to 175,000, short stacks Eugene Zaslavsky three-bet shoved his remaining 675,000. Action would fold to Blumstein, who made the call after finding out the amount, and the hands were tabled:
Blumstein: A♠ 4♦ Zaslavsky: A♥ 10♦
Flop: 5♠ 8♣ 9♠
Turn: 7♥
River: 6♣
Although there was a straight on board after the river, Eugene held the ten for a higher straight then the board, and Eugene would double to 1,400,000.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): 9th Place - Patel ($6,197)
Level 28 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 8
Chip Average: 4,600,000
With the action and eliminations at the final table minimal, we just saw the largest pot at the final table so far. With folds around to Sandeep Patel, he would limp in middle position. The action folded around to Vinny Pahuja on the button, who raised to 250,000. The blinds folded behind and Patel would come along, with both players watching as the dealer fanned out a flop of A♣ Q♦ 6♦. Patel would open shove for close to 1,600,000, and Vinny made the call:
Patel: Q♥ 6♥
Pahuja: A♥ K♦
Patel had flopped bottom two, and when both hands were exposed, a surprised Pahuja saw he was behind. The dealer would table the A♦ on the turn, changing the complexion of the hand, and sending home Patel in 9th place. Sandeep thought for a second he won the hand when he made the full house, but realized a few seconds later that his hand was no good. Vinny chips up to 6,000,000 with the pot, and now has a top three stack.
Players Remaining: 8
Chip Average: 4,600,000
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| Sandeep Patel (Parsippany, NJ) |
Patel: Q♥ 6♥
Pahuja: A♥ K♦
Patel had flopped bottom two, and when both hands were exposed, a surprised Pahuja saw he was behind. The dealer would table the A♦ on the turn, changing the complexion of the hand, and sending home Patel in 9th place. Sandeep thought for a second he won the hand when he made the full house, but realized a few seconds later that his hand was no good. Vinny chips up to 6,000,000 with the pot, and now has a top three stack.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Slow And Steady
Level 28 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 9
Chip Average: 4,100,000
It looks as if this is going to be another long Day 3, as many of the pots have played out like the one we just saw. Vinny Pahuja opened to 175,000 in early position, with action folding around to Jose Montes in the hijack. Jose three-bet to 380,000, and action returned to Pahuja, who made the call. The dealer fanned out a flop of 7♥ Q♣ J♦, with Pahuja checking to Jose. Montes collected a few chips of each color and put out a bet of 280,000. Vinny took another look back at his cards and pushed them towards the muck. It really has been a whole lot of hands like that, with the Xu v. Blumstein pot the most memorable of the final table so far.
Players Remaining: 9
Chip Average: 4,100,000
It looks as if this is going to be another long Day 3, as many of the pots have played out like the one we just saw. Vinny Pahuja opened to 175,000 in early position, with action folding around to Jose Montes in the hijack. Jose three-bet to 380,000, and action returned to Pahuja, who made the call. The dealer fanned out a flop of 7♥ Q♣ J♦, with Pahuja checking to Jose. Montes collected a few chips of each color and put out a bet of 280,000. Vinny took another look back at his cards and pushed them towards the muck. It really has been a whole lot of hands like that, with the Xu v. Blumstein pot the most memorable of the final table so far.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Break Time/Updated Chip Counts
Level 28 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 9
Chip Average: 4,100,000
Players are currently on break and will return to Level 28 and blinds of 40,000/80,000/10,000. This will be the last level before players head on a (60) minute dinner break. Here are the updated chip counts:
Players Remaining: 9
Chip Average: 4,100,000
Players are currently on break and will return to Level 28 and blinds of 40,000/80,000/10,000. This will be the last level before players head on a (60) minute dinner break. Here are the updated chip counts:
- Sandeep Patel - 1,900,000
- James Ingram - 7,900,000
- Scott Blumstein - 3,850,000
- Eugene Zaslavsky - 1,700,000
- Vinny Pahuja - 2,500,000
- Craig Bateman - 4,400,000
- Jon Rublee - 2,300,000
- Deding Xu - 7,000,000
- Jose Montes - 4,600,000
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Xu Grabs The Final Table Chip Lead
Level 27 (Blinds 30,000/60,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 9
Chip Average: 4,100,000
There was already a sizable pot brewing between Scott Blumstein and Deding Xu, but things got pretty serious on the river. The full board was laid out (A♦ 9♦ A♠ 8♠ 6♣), and Xu had a river bet in front of him of 1,675,000. Scott was deep in the tank, doing a little talking to himself, and visibly just pained with his decision. Blumstein eventually grabbed some chips in his hand and begrudgingly dumped them across the line. Deding would turn over A♥ 9♥, having flopped a full house, and Scott was left to go over how he played the hand with his friends on the rail.
Dedign Xu - 7,500,000
Scott Blumstein - 4,500,000
Players Remaining: 9
Chip Average: 4,100,000
There was already a sizable pot brewing between Scott Blumstein and Deding Xu, but things got pretty serious on the river. The full board was laid out (A♦ 9♦ A♠ 8♠ 6♣), and Xu had a river bet in front of him of 1,675,000. Scott was deep in the tank, doing a little talking to himself, and visibly just pained with his decision. Blumstein eventually grabbed some chips in his hand and begrudgingly dumped them across the line. Deding would turn over A♥ 9♥, having flopped a full house, and Scott was left to go over how he played the hand with his friends on the rail.
Dedign Xu - 7,500,000
Scott Blumstein - 4,500,000
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): 10th Place - Dever ($5,010)
Level 27 (Blinds 30,000/60,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 9
Chip Average: 4,100,000
Cathy was left short after doubling up Eugene Zaslavsky, so after an open and a call from Jon Rublee in the cutoff, Dever would shove her remaining 585,000 from the big blind. Vinny Pahuja would ask for a count, but eventually fold, with Rublee verbalizing a call pretty quickly:
Rublee: 10♦ 10♠
Dever: A♦ 9♦
Flop: 3♣ A♣ 10♥
Turn: J♦
River: 3♠
Dever was one of only a handful of ladies to make a Big Stax final table, and will earn $5,010 for her finish. Winning that pot brings Rublee up to 3,500,000.
Players Remaining: 9
Chip Average: 4,100,000
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| Cathy Dever (Ephrata, PA) |
Rublee: 10♦ 10♠
Dever: A♦ 9♦
Flop: 3♣ A♣ 10♥
Turn: J♦
River: 3♠
Dever was one of only a handful of ladies to make a Big Stax final table, and will earn $5,010 for her finish. Winning that pot brings Rublee up to 3,500,000.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Short Stacks Collide
Level 27 (Blinds 30,000/60,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 10
Chip Average: 3,700,000
Cathy Dever would open shove UTG +1 for 1,100,000, with action folding around to Eugene Zaslavsky, the shortest stack at the table. Zaslavsky would throw in a pile of chips while announcing himself all-in for less. The button and blinds folded behind, and the cards were then tabled:
Players commented on how long it had been since Eugene played a pot, but the patience brought him to this spot, and he doubles to 1,300,000. Dever would have to watch as the dealer cutout the chips to pay off Eugene, and she'd be left with 515,000.
Players Remaining: 10
Chip Average: 3,700,000
Cathy Dever would open shove UTG +1 for 1,100,000, with action folding around to Eugene Zaslavsky, the shortest stack at the table. Zaslavsky would throw in a pile of chips while announcing himself all-in for less. The button and blinds folded behind, and the cards were then tabled:
Dever: A♠ Q♥ Eugene: K♠ K♦
Flop: J♣ 7♠ 6♣
Turn: 4♥
River: 6♠
Players commented on how long it had been since Eugene played a pot, but the patience brought him to this spot, and he doubles to 1,300,000. Dever would have to watch as the dealer cutout the chips to pay off Eugene, and she'd be left with 515,000.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Blind v. Blind
Level 27 (Blinds 30,000/60,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 10
Chip Average: 3,700,000
While things are still moving slowly, and mostly small ball being played, we saw the first sign of aggression at the final table (first four bet pot). Action would fold around to Jose Montes and Sandeep Patel in the blinds. Montes raised the pot to 160,000, with Patel answering the raise with one of his own to 460,000. Jose took some time and was very deliberate when looking over at the dealer and announcing 1,100,000. Patel took little time before pushing his cards towards the muck, and he is down to 2,000,000. Montes now cracks the 4,000,000 mark with that pot, putting himself in the top five at the table.
Players Remaining: 10
Chip Average: 3,700,000
While things are still moving slowly, and mostly small ball being played, we saw the first sign of aggression at the final table (first four bet pot). Action would fold around to Jose Montes and Sandeep Patel in the blinds. Montes raised the pot to 160,000, with Patel answering the raise with one of his own to 460,000. Jose took some time and was very deliberate when looking over at the dealer and announcing 1,100,000. Patel took little time before pushing his cards towards the muck, and he is down to 2,000,000. Montes now cracks the 4,000,000 mark with that pot, putting himself in the top five at the table.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Play Is Super Deep
Level 27 (Blinds 30,000/60,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 10
Chip Average: 3,700,000
Play has once again slowed down substantially, but part of that has to do with the great structure of this tournament. We are reaching a point where the pay jumps will begin to escalate in increasingly larger increments, possibly making the play at the final table a little tighter. The average chip stack at the moment (3,700,000) is over 60 big blinds, which was also the case during the Big Stax 300...which lasted until 8:00am!!!
Players Remaining: 10
Chip Average: 3,700,000
Play has once again slowed down substantially, but part of that has to do with the great structure of this tournament. We are reaching a point where the pay jumps will begin to escalate in increasingly larger increments, possibly making the play at the final table a little tighter. The average chip stack at the moment (3,700,000) is over 60 big blinds, which was also the case during the Big Stax 300...which lasted until 8:00am!!!
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Break Time/Updated Counts
Level 27 (Blinds 30,000/60,000/10,000)
Players Remaining: 10
Chip Average: 3,700,000
Players have just headed on a (10) minute break, and they will return to Level 27 and blinds of 30,000/60,000/10,000. Here are the up to the minute counts from the final table:
Players Remaining: 10
Chip Average: 3,700,000
Players have just headed on a (10) minute break, and they will return to Level 27 and blinds of 30,000/60,000/10,000. Here are the up to the minute counts from the final table:
- Sandeep Patel - 2,900,000
- James Ingram - 7,000,000
- Scott Blumstein - 6,200,000
- Eugene Zaslavsky - 1,000,000
- Vinny Pahuja - 2,500,000
- Craig Bateman - 4,400,000
- Jon Rublee - 3,400,000
- Deding Xu - 4,400,000
- Cathy Dever - 1,200,000
- Jose Montes - 3,300,000
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Final Table (w/ Chip Counts)
Level 26 (Blinds 25,000/50,000/5,000)
Players Remaining: 10
Chip Average: 3,700,000
Here is the final table lineup, including up to the minute chip counts:
Players Remaining: 10
Chip Average: 3,700,000
Here is the final table lineup, including up to the minute chip counts:
- Sandeep Patel - 3,900,000
- James Ingram - 6,400,000
- Scott Blumstein - 6,300,000
- Eugene Zaslavsky - 1,500,000
- Vinny Pahuja - 2,200,000
- Craig Bateman - 4,100,000
- Jon Rublee - 2,900,000
- Deding Xu - 5,000,000
- Cathy Dever - 1,900,000
- Jose Montes - 2,900,000
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Final Table Lineup
Level 26 (Blinds 25,000/50,000/5,000)
Players Remaining: 10
Chip Average: 3,700,000
Play have finally reached the final table for the Big Stax 500, and here is the lineup:
Players Remaining: 10
Chip Average: 3,700,000
Play have finally reached the final table for the Big Stax 500, and here is the lineup:
- Sandeep Patel
- James Ingram
- Scott Blumstein
- Eugene Zaslavsky
- Vinny Pahuja
- Craig Bateman
- Jon Rublee
- Deding Xu
- Cathy Dever
- Jose Montes
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): 11th Place - Petrowci ($5,010)
Level 26 (Blinds 25,000/50,000/5,000)
Players Remaining: 10
Chip Average: 3,700,000
James Ingram has been fairly active at Table 58, having won a large percentage of hands played, most without any showdown. On a board reading 4♦ 4♠ 3♣ 10♣ 9♦, Mark Petrowci checked to Ingram (who was on the button). James would announce himself all-in, putting Mark at a decision for his tournament life.
After thinking for a few moments, Petrowci verbalized a call, and James turned over A♠ 4♣. Mark said something along the lines of Ingram just always having it, as he stood up and tossed his hand into the muck.
With that elimination, the players are now redrawing for the final table, which will be posted momentarily (with chip counts).
Players Remaining: 10
Chip Average: 3,700,000
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| Mark Petrowci (Trenton, NJ) |
After thinking for a few moments, Petrowci verbalized a call, and James turned over A♠ 4♣. Mark said something along the lines of Ingram just always having it, as he stood up and tossed his hand into the muck.
With that elimination, the players are now redrawing for the final table, which will be posted momentarily (with chip counts).
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Eugene Swinging Down
Level 26 (Blinds 25,000/50,000/5,000)
Players Remaining: 11
Chip Average: 3,360,000
While the eliminations have come from Table 57, there has been no short of action at Table 58. Eugene Zaslavsky was recorded having 4,100,000 at break, but over the first (30) minutes of Level 26, he has trended down to 1,600,000. Eugene came into the day second in chips, and had dropped down to no less than 4,000,000 throughout the first level of the day.
Regardless of the outcome for the rest of the day, Zaslavsky has already earned himself the largest score of his tournament career. His biggest cash prior came in 2011 during the Parx Open Poker Classic ($340 NLH - 5th Place $3,614).
Players Remaining: 11
Chip Average: 3,360,000
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| Eugene Zaslavsky (Marlboro, NJ) |
Regardless of the outcome for the rest of the day, Zaslavsky has already earned himself the largest score of his tournament career. His biggest cash prior came in 2011 during the Parx Open Poker Classic ($340 NLH - 5th Place $3,614).
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): 12th Place - Csik ($5,010)
Level 26 (Blinds 25,000/50,000/5,000)
Players Remaining: 11
Chip Average: 3,350,000
With the elimination of Aristedes Santana, Chris Csik (Hoboken, NJ) would be left the shortest stack remaining (570,000). Action would fold all the way around to Csik in the small blind, and he shoved his remaining chips, only having to get through Deding Xu. Xu would look over at the amount Csik had, and announced the call:
Xu: A♥ 7♦
Csik: Q♠ 6♠
Flop: 2♣ 9♦ A♦
Turn: 7♣
River: Q♥
Deding flopped super strong against Csik's hand, and Chris would be drawing dead on the turn. The other players at the table complemented him on his play before he walked away, as he falls short of his second Big Stax final table. Xu becomes the chip leader with that pot, stacking up 5,400,000. Players are now one elimination away from the final table, which is ten-handed for these trophy events.
Players Remaining: 11
Chip Average: 3,350,000
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| Chris Csik (Hoboken, NJ) |
Xu: A♥ 7♦
Csik: Q♠ 6♠
Flop: 2♣ 9♦ A♦
Turn: 7♣
River: Q♥
Deding flopped super strong against Csik's hand, and Chris would be drawing dead on the turn. The other players at the table complemented him on his play before he walked away, as he falls short of his second Big Stax final table. Xu becomes the chip leader with that pot, stacking up 5,400,000. Players are now one elimination away from the final table, which is ten-handed for these trophy events.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): 13th Place - Santana ($4,527)
Level 26 (Blinds 25,000/50,000/5,000)
Players Remaining: 12
Chip Average: 3,100,000
Aristedes Santana (Yonkers, NY) returned from break with just over ten bigs, and after fifteen minutes passed without finding a spot to get them in, he was sitting with seven blinds in front of him. Vinny Pahuja would open the pot for a raise to 105,000, and when action folded around to Santana in the small blind, he would announce himself all-in. Csik folded from the big blind, and Vinny gave it some thought before calling, seemingly knowing he wasn't going in with the best hand:
Pahuja: K♠ 10♦
Santana: A♦ 9♣
Runout: Q♥ 7♥ 10♠ 10♣ 9♠
Pahuja was correct in his thinking, but the numbers were there for him to call. Vinny would outflop Santana, and have him drawing dead on the turn. With that pot, Vinny is now up to 2,200,000.
Players Remaining: 12
Chip Average: 3,100,000
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| Aristedes Santana (Yonkers, NY) |
Pahuja: K♠ 10♦
Santana: A♦ 9♣
Runout: Q♥ 7♥ 10♠ 10♣ 9♠
Pahuja was correct in his thinking, but the numbers were there for him to call. Vinny would outflop Santana, and have him drawing dead on the turn. With that pot, Vinny is now up to 2,200,000.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Break Time/Updated Chip Counts
Level 26 (Blinds 25,000/50,000/5,000)
Players Remaining: 13
Chip Average: 2,850,000
Players are on their first (15) minute break of the day, and they will be returning to Level 26 and blinds of 25,000/50,000/5,000. Here are the updated counts from break:
Table 57:
Players Remaining: 13
Chip Average: 2,850,000
Players are on their first (15) minute break of the day, and they will be returning to Level 26 and blinds of 25,000/50,000/5,000. Here are the updated counts from break:
Table 57:
- Craig Bateman - 3,800,000
- Aristedes Santana - 625,000
- Chris Csik - 900,000
- Deding Xu - 4,700,000
- Vinny Pahuja - 1,800,000
- Scott Blumstein - 5,600,000
- Jose Montes - 3,600,000
Table 58:
- James Ingram - 2,800,000
- Mark Petrowci - 1,500,000
- Sandeep Patel - 2,300,000
- Eugene Zaslavsky - 4,100,000
- Jon Rublee - 2,800,000
- Cathy Dever - 2,000,000
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): 14th Place - Boxenhorn ($4,527)
Level 25 (Blinds 20,000/40,000/5,000)
Players Remaining: 13
Chip Average: 2,850,000
After action folded around to Jon Rublee on the button, he would open the pot for a min raise. Short stacked Scott Boxenhorn would shove his remaining 370,000, and Rublee called the extra 290,000:
Rublee: K♠ J♦
Boxenhorn: 2♣ 2♠
Flop: 10♥ 5♦ 3♥
Turn: 10♦
River: 3♠
The flop was clean for Boxenhorn, but the board pairing on the turn would just give Rublee extra outs. Scott originally thought he had won the hand and doubled, but he didn't see the board double pair on the river, counterfeiting his pocket deuces. Rublee chips up to 2,900,000 with that pot.
Players Remaining: 13
Chip Average: 2,850,000
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| Scott Boxenhorn (Dix Hills, NY) |
Rublee: K♠ J♦
Boxenhorn: 2♣ 2♠
Flop: 10♥ 5♦ 3♥
Turn: 10♦
River: 3♠
The flop was clean for Boxenhorn, but the board pairing on the turn would just give Rublee extra outs. Scott originally thought he had won the hand and doubled, but he didn't see the board double pair on the river, counterfeiting his pocket deuces. Rublee chips up to 2,900,000 with that pot.
Big Stax 300 (Day 3): Boxenhorn In The Danger Zone
Level 25 (Blinds 20,000/40,000/5,000)
Players Remaining: 14
Chip Average: 2,650,000
Catching up on the action at Table 58, Scott Boxenhorn and Mark Petrowci would be heads up in a hand and on the flop. The board read 8♥ 7♣ 8♦, and Scott was pushing across a bet of 100,000, leaving himself with 450,000 behind. Petrowci looked over Scott's way before grabbing his towers of chips with two hands, and announcing himself all-in. Boxenhorn quickly threw his hand in the muck, giving the pot for Petrowci. Scott is now left with just over (10) big blinds, and is the shortest stack by far of those remaining. With the new found chips from that pot, Petrowci pushes towards the average, sitting with 1,800,000.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Same Story...Different Outcomes
Level 25 (Blinds 20,000/40,000/5,000)
Players Remaining: 14
Chip Average: 2,650,000
Things are beginning to pick up a little, as the first elimination of the day has seemed to open things up slightly. The Twitter world is buzzing with good luck wishes for many of the players, while those players updates their fans following. It's been a different start to two of the players at Table 57, and their Tweets say it all:
Players Remaining: 14
Chip Average: 2,650,000
Things are beginning to pick up a little, as the first elimination of the day has seemed to open things up slightly. The Twitter world is buzzing with good luck wishes for many of the players, while those players updates their fans following. It's been a different start to two of the players at Table 57, and their Tweets say it all:
We underway and I have chipped up to 3.2mil! #finsh
— Jose Montes (@suganills) August 11, 2014
Horrible restart. Ch/called 3 after defending BB 7 handed w KQ and lost to AK on KT623. 1.4mm at 40k. 14 left @parxpokerroom 550 big Stax
— Vinny Pahuja (@vinpahuja) August 11, 2014
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): 15th Place - Rich ($4,527)
Level 25 (Blinds 20,000/40,000/5,000)
Players Remaining: 14
Chip Average: 2,650,000
When the action would fold around to Chris Rich (North Massapequa, NY) to Chris Rich in the big blind, he would open shove his remaining 750,000. Scott Blumstein was in the big blind, and after taking a look over at Rich's stack, he verbalized a call:
Rich: Q♠ 10♠
Blumstein: A♠ 5♦
Flop: 4♠ 9♣ K♠
Turn: A♣
River: 4♦
Chris would get a big flop for his hand, adding straight and flush draws to his outs. While the ace on the turn was black, it wasn't a spade, meaning he'd need a spade or jack on the river. It wasn't to be for the Day 1A chip leader, and he would be the first eliminated from Day 3 play.
Players Remaining: 14
Chip Average: 2,650,000
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| Chris Rich (North Massapequa, NY) |
Rich: Q♠ 10♠
Blumstein: A♠ 5♦
Flop: 4♠ 9♣ K♠
Turn: A♣
River: 4♦
Chris would get a big flop for his hand, adding straight and flush draws to his outs. While the ace on the turn was black, it wasn't a spade, meaning he'd need a spade or jack on the river. It wasn't to be for the Day 1A chip leader, and he would be the first eliminated from Day 3 play.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Feeling Out Period
Level 25 (Blinds 20,000/40,000/5,000)
Players Remaining: 15
Chip Average: 2,500,000
Things have started off very slow in the early goings of Day 3, with not many hands even going to turns, let alone a showdown. Jose Montes did just win a sizable pot from Vinny Pahuja, chipping up to 2,800,000 in the process.
It's a good time to take note of Montes, making back to back Day 3's in this series. Even more impressive is the fact that after he was unsuccessful in bagging chips on Day 1C (his only starting day played), Montes has made it this far starting with eight bigs on Day 2.
Players Remaining: 15
Chip Average: 2,500,000
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| Jose Montes (Bronx, NY) |
It's a good time to take note of Montes, making back to back Day 3's in this series. Even more impressive is the fact that after he was unsuccessful in bagging chips on Day 1C (his only starting day played), Montes has made it this far starting with eight bigs on Day 2.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Action Underway
Level 25 (Blinds 20,000/40,000/5,000)
Players Remaining: 15
Chip Average: 2,500,000
The tournament supervisor has just gone of all of the rules with the players seated (everyone has arrived on time), and the cards will be in the air in just a moment. Levels are all (90) minutes in length today, and play will conclude once there is a winner.
Big Stax 500 (Day 3): Day 3 Tables Draw/Chip Counts
| Aristides | Santana | Yonkers NY | 1,500,000 | 57 | 3 |
| Chris | Csik | Hoboken NJ | 780,000 | 57 | 4 |
| Deding | Xu | Philadelphia PA | 4,735,000 | 57 | 5 |
| Vinny | Pahuja | NYC | 2,510,000 | 57 | 6 |
| Christopher | Rich | Massapequa NY | 1,005,000 | 57 | 7 |
| Scott | Blumstein | Morristown NJ | 4,570,000 | 57 | 8 |
| Jose | Montes | Bronx NY | 2,275,000 | 57 | 9 |
| Ozea | Ingram | Trenton NJ | 1,890,000 | 58 | 1 |
| Mike | Petrawski | Trenton NJ | 2,110,000 | 58 | 2 |
| Sandeep | Patel | Parsippany NJ | 2,373,000 | 58 | 3 |
| Craig | Bateman | Bryn Mawr PA | 3,640,000 | 58 | 4 |
| Eugene | p C | Marlboro NJ | 4,605,000 | 58 | 5 |
| Jon | Rildel | Bradenten FL | 2,220,000 | 58 | 6 |
| Scott | Boxenhorn | Dix Hills NY | 1,095,000 | 58 | 7 |
| Catherine | Dever | Ephrata | 1,695,000 | 58 | 8 |
Big Stax 500 (Day 2): 16th Place - Garofalo ($4,043)
Level 24 (Blinds 15,000/30,000/5,000)
Total Entries: 925
Players Remaining: 15
Right before tournament supervisor Brian Henryk was about to make the announcement telling the field how many hands remained in the night, Anthony Garofalo would play his final hand of the night:
Players have five hands left in the night, and those remaining will then bag for Day 3 tomorrow at 1:00pm. The updated chip counts and seating assignments for tomorrow will be posted about one hour after plays conclusion.
Total Entries: 925
Players Remaining: 15
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| Anthony Garofalo (Philadelphia, PA) |
Busted didn't fold jj 29bb deep when I should have
— Anthony Garofalo (@thegoonch219) August 11, 2014
Players have five hands left in the night, and those remaining will then bag for Day 3 tomorrow at 1:00pm. The updated chip counts and seating assignments for tomorrow will be posted about one hour after plays conclusion.
Big Stax 500 (Day 2): 17th Place - Raman ($4,043)
Level 24 (Blinds 15,000/30,000/5,000)
Total Entries: 925
Players Remaining: 16
Gene Raman (Mt. Laurel) was another elimination that occurred while action at another table was being recorded, but he did breakdown his final moments via Twitter:
Total Entries: 925
Players Remaining: 16
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| Gene Raman (Mt. Laurel, NJ) |
Lost 200k AIPF AK<JJ right after redraw, 2 hands later get my last 20bb in JJ<KK out 17th....till next time @parxpokerroom @MatthewAxelrod
— Geno Raman (@GRaman3210) August 11, 2014
Big Stax 500 (Day 2): 18th Place - Palma ($4,043)
Level 24 (Blinds 15,000/30,000/5,000)
Total Entries: 925
Players Remaining: 16
Joe "Worm" Palma was grinding a stack of ten blinds returning from the last break, and he was able to navigate it about as far as he could. He would get his final 360,000 all-in pre against Vinny Pahuja:
Pahuja: A♦ Q♠
Palma: A♣ J♦
Flop: 8♦ 2♥ 5♣
Turn: 9♣
River: 4♠
Joe's "Worm Time" would end right there, as he couldn't find any of his three outs after the flop. This is Joe's first cash of this Big Stax VII series, pushing his lifetime earnings above $231,000.
Total Entries: 925
Players Remaining: 16
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| Joe Palma (Bensalem, PA) |
Pahuja: A♦ Q♠
Palma: A♣ J♦
Flop: 8♦ 2♥ 5♣
Turn: 9♣
River: 4♠
Joe's "Worm Time" would end right there, as he couldn't find any of his three outs after the flop. This is Joe's first cash of this Big Stax VII series, pushing his lifetime earnings above $231,000.
Big Stax 500 (Day 2): 19th Place - Heck ($3,604)
Level 24 (Blinds 15,000/30,000/5,000)
Total Entries: 925
Players Remaining: 16
David Heck would be one of the shortest stacks left in the field, and after calling a raise pre, he would open shove 340,000 on the flop of K♦ 10♣ 3♣. Jon Rublee would make the call and the hands would be tabled:
Rublee: J♣ 9♣ (combo draw)
Heck: Q♠ 10♥
Turn: J♠
River: J♥
That would be the untraditional way for Rublee to win the hand, not hitting club or straight outs, but go running trips. Heck would earn $3,604 for the finish, bringing his lifetime earnings to $188,000.
Total Entries: 925
Players Remaining: 16
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| David Heck (Colts Neck, NJ) |
Rublee: J♣ 9♣ (combo draw)
Heck: Q♠ 10♥
Turn: J♠
River: J♥
That would be the untraditional way for Rublee to win the hand, not hitting club or straight outs, but go running trips. Heck would earn $3,604 for the finish, bringing his lifetime earnings to $188,000.
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