Isle Open Event 1 (Flight 1C): First Glimpse At The Flight 1C Field

2017 Isle Open | Event #1
$175 No Limit Hold'em | $100,000 GTD
Level 4 (Blinds 100/200/25)
Total Flight 1C Entries: 76

Chien Chiu (Coconut Creek, FL) used her Florida State Poker Championship title run as a stepping stone towards
a deep run on the West Coast.

The Flight 1C field is on a slightly slower pace than yesterday's afternoon flight, but we are still looking at crossing the century mark before registration closes.  The early field is a mix of players that played one of yesterday's flights (and didn't bag), along with those entering the event for the first time.  One of those "first-timers" is Chien Chiu (Coconut Creek, FL), an event winner during the 2017 Florida State Poker Championships.  Chiu topped the Event #6 ($100 No Limit Hold'em) field to take home her first Isle Poker title, and just over $3,200.  Chien has gone on to see great success since that tournament win, including a deep run in the Legends Of Poker $160 No Limit Hold'em (Mega Millions Series) event, finishing in 32nd place for $7,605 (which stands as her largest tournament cash).

It's clear that Chien is comfortable in these larger field events, and will be a player to keep an eye on as the flight plays out.  Some other "first-timers" in the field this afternoon include:

Tom Gity
Elliot Zaydman
Paulius Bikus
Hari Sukhu
Alan Dobrow
Sandra Meyer
Vincent Lo Bianco
Terry Siele

Players will be taking their first break of the day at the conclusion of this level, and will return to new blinds of 150/300/50 (Level 5).