Redraw for the Final Two Tables of the Main Event
There are now only 18 players remaining. We are currently redrawing for seats at the final two tables. When play resumes, the blinds will be 10,000-20,000 with a 2,000 ante.
Tournament reporting from the felt
Sunday, August 22, 2010
20 reports filed on this day.
$1,650 NLHE Results: $4,143 for 21st-30th
21st - Sean O'Halleran 22nd - Bradley Hood 23rd - Kevin Ye 24th - David Paredes 25th - Mike Meskin 26th - John Matson 27th - Brian Lesser 28th - Michael Orgettas 29th - Jayme Parro 30th - Gerald Riley
Break Time in the Mega Stack Main Event
The 24 remaining players are now on a 10-minute break. When they return, the blinds will be increased to 8,000-16,000 with a 2,000 ante. The average chip stack is now just over 533,000. Play will continue…
$1,650 NLHE Results: $3,817 for 31st-35th
31st - Christopher Garrity 32nd - Robert Ward 33rd - Morgan Litwin 34th - Nicholas Laouette 35th - Steven Fiorentini
YouTube video: Bernard Lee Talks about the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge
Foxwoods Poker Room Spokesperson Bernard Lee talks to Jay "WhoJedi" Newnum about the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge and the upcoming World Poker Finals. Click here to view the video in HD
The Bubble Bursts at the Mega Stack Main Event
The 36th place players was just eliminated and all players are now guaranteed at least $3,817. Play is scheduled to continue tonight until midnight or the final table, whichever comes first.
Play Resumes on Day Two of the Mega Stack Main Event.
The 36 remaining players have returned from dinner break and cards are back in the air. The blinds are now 5,000-10,000 with a 1,000 ante. Top 35 finish in the money.
DInner Break at the Foxwoods Mega Stack Main Event
The 36 players are now on a one-hour and ten-minute dinner break. Top 35 players will finish in the money.
On the Bubble in the Foxwoods Mega Stack Main Event
We are down to the final three tables in the $1,650 NLHE Mega Stack Main Event. There are 36 players remaining with top 35 spots finishing in the money.
40 Players Remaining
We are now approaching the money bubble as there are 40 players remaining with top 35 finishing in the money.
YouTube video: Darvin Moon talks to Jay "WhoJedi" Newnum at Foxwoods
2009 WSOP Main Event Runner-Up Darvin Moon talks to Jay "WhoJedi" Newnum on Day Two of the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge Main Event. Click here to view the video in HD
Vinny Pahuja Eliminated
Vinny Pahuja has been eliminated on Day Two of the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge Main Event. There are now 44 players remaining and the blinds have been increased to 3,000-6,000 with a 500 ante.
Dan "The Man" Suied Surges to the Chip Lead
Early on Day Two action at the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge Main Event, Dan "The Man" Suied was all in with pocket threes against his opponent's pocket aces. He was walking away from the table when he spiked…
Chris McCormack Eliminated on Day Two Action
Chris McCormack is one of our early casualties here on Day Two of the $1,650 NLHE Mega Stack Challenge Main Event.
Blind Increase with 54 Players Remaining
Our apologies, we have had some techincal difficulties but are back up and running. There are now only 54 players remaining and the blinds have been increased to 2,500-5,000 with a 400 ante. The average chip…
Mega Stack Host Jonathan Duhamel Eliminated
A short-stacked Jonathan Duhamel moved all in from early position and was called by David Felger on the button. They turned over: Duhamel [6h][5h] Felger [Kd][Kc] The board bricked out for the 2010 WSOP Main…
Play Resumes on Day Two of the Mega Stack Main Event.
Cards are back in the air for our 98 remaining players on Day Two of the $1,650 NLHE Mega Stack Challenge Main Event. The blinds are starting at 1,500-3,000 with 300 ante. All levels are one hour in length now.
Play Concludes for the Day with 98 Remaining
Day One of the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge Main Event has come to an end with 98 players remaining. Top 35 will finish in the money. Mega Stack Host and 2010 WSOP Main Event Final Table chip leader Jonathan…
Photos: Foxwoods Mega Stack Main Event
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 the day. There are now 113 players remaining.