"Single-Day Series II"
Level 18 (Blinds 15,000/30,000/30,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 1
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| Jonathan Jaffe (Longmeadow, MA) |
Friday, September 22, 2017
"Single-Day Series II:" Jonathan Jaffe Uses Late Heat To Take Down the "Single-Day Series II" ($31,740)
$2,500 No Limit Hold'em
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 18 (Blinds 15,000/30,000/30,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 1
Jonathan Jaffe bested a field of (30) entries in route to winning the second installment of the "Single-Day Series," a $2,500 buy-in event that boasted a $69,000 prize pool. In a comfortable position for most of the day, Jaffe used a fortunate runout holding A♦ J♠ against Sam Ganzfield's K♥ K♠ to propel himself to the title. After winning that hand, and doubling to over 1,000,000 in chips, Jonathan proceeded to knockout the final three players (Touchette, O'Hara, and Burbick). This is Jaffe's first tournament win since his $7,500 High Roller title at Maryland Live! in 2016 ($50,400). The $31,740 that Jaffe earned for first place brings his career earnings total above $2,564,000, and helps him crack the top (300) on the all-time money list.
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 18 (Blinds 15,000/30,000/30,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 1
"Single-Day Series II:" Burbick Defies Odds To Finish Runner-Up ($17,250)
$2,500 No Limit Hold'em
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 18 (Blinds 15,000/30,000/30,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 1
Like Andrew Touchette before him, Corey Burbick (Davie, FL) managed to reach a point in the tournament that seemed beyond unlikely, earlier in the day. With ten players remaining, Corey was sitting with just (15) big blinds, sitting with 55,000 at 2,000/4,000 blinds. Corey managed to make it to the "official" final table of nine, but was still an underdog to even cash.
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 18 (Blinds 15,000/30,000/30,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 1
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| Corey Burbick (Davie, FL) |
Burbick then proceeded to catch fire over the Level 11-12 time period, and after the money bubble burst, found himself within 150,000 of the chip leader at the time. He would then have to watch as Jonathan Jaffe caught fire, and while Burbick would reach heads-up play, he'd have a mountain to climb to catch Jaffe. Heads-up play would last only a few hands, with Burbick bowing out in second place ($17,250).
"Single-Day Series II:" The Back-To-Back Run Falls Short For O'Hara, Who Departs In Third Place ($8,660)
$2,500 No Limit Hold'em
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 18 (Blinds 15,000/30,000/30,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 2
Ian O'Hara (Boca Raton, FL) put himself in great position to go back-to-back in the first two "Single-Day Series" events, but would fall just two spots short. The hand after Andrew Touchette was eliminated, O'Hara would limp shove A♠ 3♠ (blind v. blind) against Jonathan Jaffe, and would bust to Jaffe's 10♠ 10♥. This is Ian's first cash since winning the inaugural $2,500 buy-in event last month for $51,750. Ian's elimination would leave Jaffe and Corey Burbick heads-up for the title, with updated chips counts to be posted momentarily.
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 18 (Blinds 15,000/30,000/30,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 2
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| Ian O'Hara (Boca Raton, FL) |
"Single-Day Series II:" Jaffe Takes Commanding Lead After Eliminating Andrew Touchette In 4th Place ($6,210)
$2,500 No Limit Hold'em
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 18 (Blinds 15,000/30,000/30,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 3
Andrew Touchette (Wakefield, MA) was one of the shortest stacked players coming into the tournament's final table, but managed to grind his way up to 600,000 (which was his peak for the day). With the blinds 10,000/25,000, Touchette opened to 60,000, with Jonathan Jaffe next to act (on the button). Jaffe would three-bet to 160,000, and after Burbick and O'Hara folded, Touchette shoved. Although Touchette's 600,000 stack equaled more than half of Jaffe's stack, he would make the call, well ahead with Q♠ Q♥ against Andrew's J♦ J♣.
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 18 (Blinds 15,000/30,000/30,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 3
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| Andrew Touchette (Wakefield, MA) |
The runout would bring no help to Touchette, who would be eliminated in fourth place, adding $6,210 to his career earnings (which were just over $300,000 coming into the day).
"Single-Day Series II:" Long Time Since Losing One, But Sam Ganzfried Eliminated In 5th Place ($4,140)
$2,500 No Limit Hold'em
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 17 (Blinds 10,000/25,000/25,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 4
After doubling up Jonathan Jaffe, Sam Ganzfried (Pittsburgh, PA) would return from break with less than ten big blinds. Just ten minutes into the level, Sam would be eliminated, collecting $4,140 for his min-cash. This cash is Sam's first since the WSOP in June (Event #58 - $1,500 NLH), and brings his career earnings total above the $50,000 benchmark.
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 17 (Blinds 10,000/25,000/25,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 4
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| Sam Ganzfried (Pittsburgh, PA) |
"Single-Day Series II:" Jaffee Runs Into, And Then Through Ganzfried's Pocket Kings
$2,500 No Limit Hold'em
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 17 (Blinds 10,000/25,000/25,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 5
That amount of times a player had been at risk since the money bubble burst could be counted on one hand, but Jonathan Jaffe found himself in that very position just moments ago, as the final minutes were ticking off the clock in Level 16. After Sam Ganzfield opened to 47,000 from the button, Jonathan Jaffe announced to the dealer that he was all-in (for close to 475,000). Corey Burbick folded his big blind, with Ganzfield (who had Jaffe) looking at his cards once more, before dropping the chips on the felt for a call.
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 17 (Blinds 10,000/25,000/25,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 5
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| Jonathan Jaffe (Longmeadow, MA) |
It would be the A♦ J♠ of Jaffe running into Sam's K♥ K♠, but the A♣ 4♥ 6♥ flop immediately flipped the lead, making Jaffe a heavy favorite. Ganzfield would turn (2♥) a heart draw, but the board would pair on the river (4♦), giving Jaffe the double to over 1,050,000. Sam dropped down to 240,000 after shipping the chips Jaffe's was, with players now on another ten-minute break.
Jonathan Jaffe- 1,050,000
Sam Ganzfield - 240,000
"Single-Day Series II:" Still Slow Going, Updated Chip Counts At Level's Transition
$2,500 No Limit Hold'em
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 15 (Blinds 8,000/16,000/16,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 5
It's been just over an hour since five-handed play resumed, and while there have been no eliminations, we have seen a slight shift in the counts. Ian O'Hara still leads the way, while Andrew Touchette has more than doubled his stack since break. Corey Burbick, who spent most of the time post-bubble burst trending in the right direction, has slipped to the bottom of the counts (but still has over 27 big blinds).
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 15 (Blinds 8,000/16,000/16,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 5
It's been just over an hour since five-handed play resumed, and while there have been no eliminations, we have seen a slight shift in the counts. Ian O'Hara still leads the way, while Andrew Touchette has more than doubled his stack since break. Corey Burbick, who spent most of the time post-bubble burst trending in the right direction, has slipped to the bottom of the counts (but still has over 27 big blinds).
- Ian O'Hara - 805,000 (50bb)
- Andrew Touchette - 460,000 (28bb)
- Sam Ganzfried - 710,000 (44bb)
- Jonathan Jaffee - 565,000 (35bb)
- Corey Burbick - 440,000 (27bb)
"Single-Day Series II:" Updated Chip Counts From Break
$2,500 No Limit Hold'em
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 13 (Blinds 6,000/12,000/12,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 5
Listed below are the updated final table chip counts during break:
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 13 (Blinds 6,000/12,000/12,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 5
Listed below are the updated final table chip counts during break:
- Ian O'Hara - 825,000
- Andrew Touchette - 196,000
- Sam Ganzfried - 675,000
- Jonathan Jaffee - 675,000
- Corey Burbick - 625,000
Not only was Corey Burbick (Davie, FL) able to navigate his way to the money bubble with a sub-twenty big blind stack, he's managed to run things up over the current chip average (which sits at 600,000). Two players showed great respect during break, praising his play in these later stages of the event.
"Single-Day Series II:" Sean Perry Bubbles, As O'Hara Assumes Chip Lead
$2,500 No Limit Hold'em
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 13 (Blinds 6,000/12,000/12,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 5
With Level 12 winding down, and action folding to Ian O'Hara on the button, he would have the two shortest stacks in the blinds. Andrew Touchette sat with 180,000 in the small blind, while Sean Perry held 200,000 in the big. Ian would choose to shove, having each player well covered, and would get called by Sean Perry (after Andrew folded). Holding A 3, Sean would be in as good of shape as he could have hoped, flipping to stay alive against Ian's 2 2.
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 13 (Blinds 6,000/12,000/12,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 5
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| Sean Perry (Encinitas, CA) |
The runout would stay clean for O'Hara's pocket deuces, and Sean would be eliminated in sixth place, just one spot short of the money. The over 400,000 chip pot would bring Ian just over 900,000, making him the first player to eclipse that mark. The rest of that players at the final table are now guaranteed at least $4,140. There will be a break at the end of this level, with players returning to Level 13, and new blinds of 6,000/12,000/12,000. Updated chip counts will be tallied during break, and posted shortly thereafter.
"Single-Day Series II:" Super Deep Play On The Bubble, But Results Will Be Noted
$2,500 No Limit Hold'em
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 12 (Blinds 5,000/10,000/10,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 6
As play enters Level 12, the blinds go up to 5,000/10,000/10,000 ante, leaving only Andrew Touchette and Corey Burbick short stacked, with the other four players sitting comfortably (with the shortest of the four still sitting with 40 bigs). The stack sizes could be conducive to a stretched out money bubble, especially if either Touchette or Burbick find a double. Once the money is reached, updates will be posted as each play is eliminated from the event.
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 12 (Blinds 5,000/10,000/10,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 6
As play enters Level 12, the blinds go up to 5,000/10,000/10,000 ante, leaving only Andrew Touchette and Corey Burbick short stacked, with the other four players sitting comfortably (with the shortest of the four still sitting with 40 bigs). The stack sizes could be conducive to a stretched out money bubble, especially if either Touchette or Burbick find a double. Once the money is reached, updates will be posted as each play is eliminated from the event.
"Single-Day Series II:" Fast Action Brings The Field To The Final Table...And Now Money Bubble
$2,500 No Limit Hold'em
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 11 (Blinds 3,500/7,000/7,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 6
When play resumed just over an hour ago, there were a handful of stacks either hovering around, or below the twenty big blind mark. The official final table of nine was reached as Level 10 was beginning, and as the level transitioned again moments ago, Joseph Couden was eliminated by Ian O'Hara. That would leave six players remaining, with five spots to reach the money.
Listed below are the official chips counts from the final table (on the money bubble):
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 11 (Blinds 3,500/7,000/7,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 6
When play resumed just over an hour ago, there were a handful of stacks either hovering around, or below the twenty big blind mark. The official final table of nine was reached as Level 10 was beginning, and as the level transitioned again moments ago, Joseph Couden was eliminated by Ian O'Hara. That would leave six players remaining, with five spots to reach the money.
Listed below are the official chips counts from the final table (on the money bubble):
- Ian O'Hara - 830,000
- Andrew Touchette - 135,000
- Sean Perry - 450,000
- Sam Ganzfried - 810,000
- Jonathan Jaffee - 590,000
- Corey Burbick - 110,000
"Single-Day Series II:" Official Numbers...Official Payouts...And Official Chip Counts
$2,500 No Limit Hold'em
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 9 (Blinds 2,000/4,000/4,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 12
The remaining "Single-Day Series" players are back from their second break of the day, with registration now closed for the event. The tournament saw a late rush to the cashier, as nine entries joined the field between the beginning of Level 8, and the break that followed (before Level 9 started). The event closed with (30) total entries, and a prize pool of $69,000. Posted below are the payouts for the tournament, with first place taking home $31,740.
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 9 (Blinds 2,000/4,000/4,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 30
Players Remaining: 12
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| Sam Ganzfried (Pittsburgh, PA) |
The remaining "Single-Day Series" players are back from their second break of the day, with registration now closed for the event. The tournament saw a late rush to the cashier, as nine entries joined the field between the beginning of Level 8, and the break that followed (before Level 9 started). The event closed with (30) total entries, and a prize pool of $69,000. Posted below are the payouts for the tournament, with first place taking home $31,740.
- $31,740
- $17,250
- $8,660
- $6,210
- $4,140
Also listed below are the remaining players (table lineups), along with updated chip counts:
Table 1:
- Ian O'Hara - 730,000
- Sean Perry - 100,000 (25bb)
- Andrew Touchette - 80,000 (20bb)
- Tony Robert - 105,000 (26bb)
- Richard Kirsch - 150,000
Table 3:
- Barry Hutter - 170,000
- Sam Danzfried - 785,000
- Jonathan Jaffee - 400,000
- Corey Burbick - 55,000 (13bb)
- Chad Eveslage - 60,000 (15bb)
ICYMI: Statement Regarding Wednesday's $570 NLH "Single-Day Series Satellite"
The Isle Casino Poker Room encountered a situation this past Wednesday night, in which a $570 No Limit Hold'em satellite into today's "Single-Day Series" was canceled moments before the tournament was to begin.
The decision to remove the event from the day's schedule was not in the best interest of the players. In order to show our appreciation for the South Florida poker community, which has meant so much to the success of the Isle Casino Poker Room, we have decided to rectify the situation during the upcoming Isle Poker Open (October 4th-31st).
The third installment of the $2,500 No Limit Hold'em "Single-Day Series" will be run during the series (Event 14), and will be boasting a guarantee for the first time ($100,000). A $570 NLH satellite into Event 14 has been added to the "secondary event schedule," which will be rake free for all that enter, and will also offer five guaranteed seats.
We look forward to seeing everyone over the course of the next four weeks, as over $1,100,000 in guaranteed prize money will be awarded...and that's a guarantee!!
Sincerely,
The Isle Casino Poker Room Family
"Single-Day Series II:" Taking A Look At The Field, Registration Still Open Until ~5:20pm
$2,500 No Limit Hold'em
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 5 (Blinds 1,500/3,000/3,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 19
The "Single-Day Series" field is about to enter Level 6, with the blinds going up to 2,000/4,000, and a 3,000 unit ante (posted by the big blind). The numbers for this second installment may be less than what we saw in August, but the quality of play (and player) is by no means lacking. Ian O'Hara's (Boca Raton, FL) initial title defense was a quick one, as his first entry lasted just two levels. He then re-entered a few moments later, and has since made his way towards the top of the leaderboard. The other players to make up this afternoon's field included:
Sean Perry
Jonathan Jaffee
Marcus Obser
Tony Robert
Peter Fellows
Christopher Bolek
Joseph Couden
Andrew Touchette
Barry Hutter
Alexander Gambino
Richard Kirsch
Chad Eveslage
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 5 (Blinds 1,500/3,000/3,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 19
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| Ian O'Hara (Boca Raton, FL) |
The "Single-Day Series" field is about to enter Level 6, with the blinds going up to 2,000/4,000, and a 3,000 unit ante (posted by the big blind). The numbers for this second installment may be less than what we saw in August, but the quality of play (and player) is by no means lacking. Ian O'Hara's (Boca Raton, FL) initial title defense was a quick one, as his first entry lasted just two levels. He then re-entered a few moments later, and has since made his way towards the top of the leaderboard. The other players to make up this afternoon's field included:
Sean Perry
Jonathan Jaffee
Marcus Obser
Tony Robert
Peter Fellows
Christopher Bolek
Joseph Couden
Andrew Touchette
Barry Hutter
Alexander Gambino
Richard Kirsch
Chad Eveslage
"Single-Day Series II:" Cards In The Air After Short Delay
$2,500 No Limit Hold'em
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 1 (Blinds 500/1,000/1,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 9
As it does happen often in bigger buy-in (high-roller) events, there was a short delay before the cards got in the air for this second installment of the "Single-Day Series." Another common occurrence of an event like this, is the late arriving crowd, which could speak for the intimate field that's currently seated to start the day.
With today's tournament falling on a Friday (and the poker room open 24 hours), two levels have been added to the structure. Level 3 (500/1,500/1,500) and Level 4 (1,000/1,500/1,500) have been added, allowing for even deeper play in today's beginning stages.
Outside of those level additions, the structure for today's event is the same, with 100,000 units starting stacks, a single ante posted by the big blind, and (30) minute levels played over the course of the day.
Sporadic updates will be posted throughout the afternoon, along with detailed coverage as the event reaches the money.
"Single-Day Series II"
Level 1 (Blinds 500/1,000/1,000 Ante)
Total Entries: 9
With today's tournament falling on a Friday (and the poker room open 24 hours), two levels have been added to the structure. Level 3 (500/1,500/1,500) and Level 4 (1,000/1,500/1,500) have been added, allowing for even deeper play in today's beginning stages.
Outside of those level additions, the structure for today's event is the same, with 100,000 units starting stacks, a single ante posted by the big blind, and (30) minute levels played over the course of the day.
Sporadic updates will be posted throughout the afternoon, along with detailed coverage as the event reaches the money.
Friday, September 22nd: $2,500 "Single-Day Series" Makes A Return, O'Hara Looks To Defend
ICYMI: Results (and recaps) from yesterday's tournaments will be posted shortly after the doors to the poker room open. Followers of the blog can check back just after 9:00am for that update.
Tournaments: The monthly tournament calendar usually sees Friday's with just one tournament on the slate, unless there is a multi-day event going on...or the "Single-Day Series" is making it's return. The $2,500 No Limit Hold'em (one-day event) found it's way to the schedule last month (August 22nd), and surprised most everyone with it's success. The prize pool, which was comprised of (75) total entries, surpassed $172,000!!! Ian O'Hara (Boca Raton, FL) bested Josh Hillock during heads-up play, taking home the "inaugural" title, along with $51,750. This months installment of the "Single-Day Series" offers an even better structure, with two levels added at the beginning of the day. Players in the event will be sitting down (12:00pm) to starting stacks of 100,000 units, with levels of (30) minutes being played over the course of the afternoon/evening.
For those players wanting to pass on the $2,500 buy-in this afternoon, there is a more "reasonably" priced-point tournament at 6:00pm. The $75 No Limit Hold'em tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, along with (20) minute levels.
Promotions: From the moment the doors to the poker room open, the "bonus" high hands are in effect. Things start with the "Turbo High Hands," with $100 awarded to the qualifying high hand every (10) minutes. With less tables in the morning hours, we usually see rollovers on a consistent basis, some of which get as high as $600-$700. The ten minute high hands run from 9:00am-12:00pm, and then transition to a different promotion.
Things are still "turbo-ish," with $250 high hands awarded every (20) minutes, from the hours of 12:00pm-4:00pm. The promotion only gets richer after that, as one last transition sees $500 awarded every (20) minutes, from the hours of 4:00pm-12:00am.
Tournaments: The monthly tournament calendar usually sees Friday's with just one tournament on the slate, unless there is a multi-day event going on...or the "Single-Day Series" is making it's return. The $2,500 No Limit Hold'em (one-day event) found it's way to the schedule last month (August 22nd), and surprised most everyone with it's success. The prize pool, which was comprised of (75) total entries, surpassed $172,000!!! Ian O'Hara (Boca Raton, FL) bested Josh Hillock during heads-up play, taking home the "inaugural" title, along with $51,750. This months installment of the "Single-Day Series" offers an even better structure, with two levels added at the beginning of the day. Players in the event will be sitting down (12:00pm) to starting stacks of 100,000 units, with levels of (30) minutes being played over the course of the afternoon/evening.
For those players wanting to pass on the $2,500 buy-in this afternoon, there is a more "reasonably" priced-point tournament at 6:00pm. The $75 No Limit Hold'em tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, along with (20) minute levels.
Promotions: From the moment the doors to the poker room open, the "bonus" high hands are in effect. Things start with the "Turbo High Hands," with $100 awarded to the qualifying high hand every (10) minutes. With less tables in the morning hours, we usually see rollovers on a consistent basis, some of which get as high as $600-$700. The ten minute high hands run from 9:00am-12:00pm, and then transition to a different promotion.
Things are still "turbo-ish," with $250 high hands awarded every (20) minutes, from the hours of 12:00pm-4:00pm. The promotion only gets richer after that, as one last transition sees $500 awarded every (20) minutes, from the hours of 4:00pm-12:00am.
12:00pm - $2,500 No Limit Hold'em "Single-Day Series"
- Players start with 100,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (30) minutes throughout the event
6:00pm - $75 No Limit Hold'em
- Players will begin with a 15,000 starting stack
- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
- Alternates and late entries will receive full stacks
- Levels are (20) minutes in length throughout
- Optional player "add-on" at the end of Level 8 ($20 for 10,000 tournament chips), with 100% of the "add-on" going to the prize pool
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