Event 8 (Flight 1E): Why Stop At A Trophy When You Can Add A Ring?

"Battles At The Beach"

Event 8 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $200,000 GTD)

Level 4 (Blinds 100/200)

Total Flight 1E Entries: 138

Stephen Smith (Juno Beach, FL)

Followers of the blog may recognize Stephen Smith (Juno Beach, FL), as he was the "winner" of Event 2 ($360 No Limit Hold'em) during the 2017 Isle Poker Classic.  The tournament ended in a six-way ICM chop, with Smith holding a commanding chip lead at the time of the discussion.  Stephen would earn his first ever title (at any property), along with a career highlighting score ($28,462).  Smith also became the second Isle Poker notable to win a WSOPC ring, taking down the $365 No Limit Hold'em Eight-Max event just two weeks ago at the Palm Beach Kennel Club.  There would be no deal-making during the event, with Smith earning the $9,630 first place prize outright.  Smith is just one of many accomplished tournament players in this Flight 1E field, joining the likes of:

Robert Urspruch

Ariel Rosello

Nicholas Mahabee

Dale Smith

Craig Witz

David Ward

Brian O'Keefe

Manuel Luna

Adam Brody

Players will be taking their first break of the day after this level, and will be returning to Level 5 and blinds of 150/300/25.