Blind Increase with 6 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 12K-24K with a 3K ante.
Tournament reporting from the felt
Sunday, May 16, 2010
29 reports filed on this day.
Kevin Murray Eliminated in 7th Place ($10,792)
Kevin Murray moved all in preflop for his last 253K and was called by Brett Taylor in the big blind. They turned over: Murray [Kd][Th] Taylor [Ah][Qh] The board came [Js][3s][2d][8s][2c] and Taylor won the…
Break Time with 7 Players Remaining.
The final seven players are now on a 10-minute break. When they return, the blinds will be increased to 10K-20K with a 2K ante.
Blind Increase with 7 Players Remaining
The blinds at the final table have been increased to 8K-16K with a 1K ante.
Ray Hicks Eliminated in 8th Place ($8,123)
Wilfredo Santiago, Michael Woods and Ray Hicks get all in preflop with Santiago being the short stack and Woods having both players covered. They turned over: Santiago [8h][8s] Woods [Ad][Kd] Hicks [Kc][Kh]…
Andrea Gabriello Eliminated in 9th Place ($5,583)
Andrea Gabriello, Peter Campo and Ray Hicks got all in preflop with Gabriello the short stack and Campo having both players covered. They showed: Gabriello [Tc][Td] Campo [Kh][Ks] Hicks [Ah][As] The board ran…
Michael Huguenot Eliminated in 10th Place ($4,607)
Michael Huguenot has been eliminated from the final table in 10th place.
Final Table Players and Chip Counts
We are down to the final table of ten in the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event. Below are the final table chip counts by seating assignment: 1. Wilfredo Santiago 526,000 2. Michael Huguenot 290,000 3. Andrea…
Foxwoods Mega Stack Results 14th-11th
The following players finished 14th through 11th at the Foxwoods May Mega Stack Main Event: 14th - Kent Bowley 13th - Ross Santos 12th - Frank Cieri 11th - Irving Pimentel
Blind Increase with 11 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 6K-12K with a 1K ante.
Play Resumes at the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge
The 14 remaining players have returned from dinner break. The blinds have been increased to 5K-10K with a 1K ante.
Foxwoods Mega Stack Results 20th-15th
The following players have been eliminated since we reached the money: 20th - Luis Vazquez 19th - Radhames Vargas 18th - Robert Ricciuti 17th - David Hickman 16th - David Stevens 15th - John Ruddy
Dinner Break with 14 Players Remaining
The 14 remaining players are now on dinner break until 7PM. When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 5K-10K with a 1K ante.
Blind Increase with 18 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 4K-8K with a 500 ante.
Defending Champ Luis Vazquez Eliminated
2010 Foxwoods Poker Classic Main Event Champion and defending Mega Stack Challenge Champion Luis Vazquez has been eliminated from the main event in 20th place. Shortly after Vazquez was eliminated, Radhames…
In the Money at the Foxwoods Poker Mega Stack
We are officially in the money with only 20 of the original 166 players remaining. All players are now guaranteed at least $3,637.
Bubble Time at the Mega Stack Challenge
With 21 players remaining and top 20 spots finishing in the money, we are officially on the money bubble in the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
Break Time and Color Up with 24 Players Remaining
The final 24 players are currently on a 10-minute break. Tournament officials are coloring up the yellow 100 chips. When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 3K-6K with a 500 ante.
Final Three Tables of the Mega Stack Challenge
With 27 players remaining, we are down to the final three tables of the 2010 May Mega Stack Challenge Main Event. The final 20 players will finish in the money.
Break Time with 29 Players Remaining.
The final 29 players in the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event are now on a 10-minute break. When they return, the blinds will be increased to 2,500-5,000 with a 400 ante.
Blind Increase with 34 Players Remaining
The blinds have been increased to 2K-4K with a 400 ante.
Kevin Schaffel Eliminated by Luis Vazquez
Luis Vazquez raised from the button to 8K preflop and Kevin Schaffel reraised from the big blind to 24K. Vazquez made the call and the flop came [Ks][7c][6s]. Schaffel led out for 40K and Vazquez moved all in…
Welcome to the Table Mr. Vazquez...
Play started at noon today, but Luis Vazquez was late and just sat down at his table. The first hand he is dealt, he picks up pocket aces and knocks out a short stacked opponent hold A-10, We are down to 41…
Cards Back in the Air at Foxwoods
Cards are in the air on day two of the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge Main Event. There are 47 players remaining and the blinds are starting at 1,500-3,000 with 300 ante.
YouTube video: Dennis Phillips Elimination Hand - Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge
Dennis Phillips is all in after the river and the decision is on his opponent, who tanks for several minutes before calling the clock on himself... Click here to view the video in HD
Play Concludes for the Day with 47 Remaining
Play has concluded on day one of the $1,650 Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge. Play will resume at noon tomorrow in the poker room. Some notable end of day chip counts: Michael Woods - 358,900 Steve Buckley -…
Kevin Schaffel Triples Up
Kevin Schaffel was all in preflop against Kyle Loman and Steve Buckley. The flop came [Kc][4s][2s]. Loman and Buckley got all their chips in and the players turned over: Schaffel [Ad][Ah] Loman [Ks][Qs]…
50 Players Remaining at the Mega Stack Main Event
With just under 30 minutes left to play in the final left of the day, we are down to the final 50 players.
Final Level of the Day
The blinds have been increased to 1,200-2,400 with a 300 ante. This will be the final level of play today.