Isle Open Event #3 (Flight 1I): Official End Of Flight 1I Chip Counts

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 16 (Blinds 2,500/5,000/5,000)
Total Flight 1I Entries: 111
Flight 1I Players Remaining: 12

Francis	Margaglione	309,000
Thomas	Gari	297,500
Walter	Bravo	252,000
Paul	Winters	168,000
Devond	Marshall	144,000
Ory	Hen	129,000
Andres	Reyes	107,000
Igor	Korkin	98,000
Phillip	Hui	93,000
Nancy	Bernstein	85,000
Aaron	Schiffman	52,000
Jon	Lane	37,000

Isle Open Event #3 (Flight 1I): Deepstacks Charity Festival Reminder, Headlined By "Howard Frank Memorial Event" On Sunday (November 4th)

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 15 (Blinds 2,000/4,000/4,000)
Total Flight 1I Entries: 111
Flight 1I Players Remaining: 18

Join us November 1-4, 2018 for the Deep Stack Charity Classic, one of the most sought out poker events in the state!

Adding to our tradition of bringing you the Greatest Poker Celebrities in the World, one of the most celebrated poker players in history, poker legend Phil Hellmuth, will be joining the Deep Stack Charity Classic. Phil just won his unprecedented 15th WSOP Championship Bracelet and also holds the WSOP world record for the most cash finishes (136) and most final tables (57). Known throughout the poker community as one of the finest hosts of charity tournaments in the world, it will be a real treat to have Phil work his magic the entire weekend. Phil loves the Charity Classic and its players so much, that he can’t wait to return this year! 

The Deep Stack Charity Classic is also proud to welcome two ladies who are among the most acclaimed members of the Poker Halls of Fame. Linda Johnson and Jan Fisher, individually or collectively, have created or managed most of what has made the game of poker better for the players of the world, including the WPT, the TDA, the Poker Players Alliance and Cardplayer

Poker Cruises. Plus, they were two of the founders of Poker Gives, a nationally acclaimed charity and continue to be in demand for their unsurpassed seminars and coaching.

One of the highlights every year at the Charity Classic is the chance to get personally “Whamboozled” by ESPN’s WSOP Television Star, the hugely entertaining Norman Chad. As an encore treat, Norman returns to us to co-host a day of cash, prizes and “waking up with pocket aces.” 

Additionally, we will once again be sending the ENTIRE FINAL TABLE (and their guests) to The Venetian Las Vegas! The first Royal Flush could win a Spectacular Rolex, and we're again adding Super Royal Flush Grand Prizes! The first Royal Flush that occurs on the Flop will win a Sensational $15,000 Jewelry Shopping Spree!

Unless, of course, it’s a Diamond Royal Flush...then the First Diamond Royal Flush on the flop wins a $100,000 Prize Package, including a Magnificent 2018 Ultra Luxury Car valued at $69,000… with a Trunk Full of CASH!

On top of all of that, the event will feature thousands of dollars worth of door prizes, over $10,000worth of raffle prizes, the Spectacular Royal Flush Prizes, a delectable “over-the-top” meal from Farmer's Pick Buffet, legendary and iconic poker celebrities, and the very best prize packages anywhere (boasting over $70,000 in prizes GUARANTEED, with all of the top 10% awarded).  

Isle Open Event #3 (Flight 1I): Seating Assignments For Remaining Field (Post Final Break)

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 13 (Blinds 1,500/2,500/2,500)
Total Flight 1I Entries: 111
Flight 1I Players Remaining: 22

(22) players just returned from the final break of the flight, with those still remaining listed below (by seating assignment):

Table 1

1. Nancy Bernstein
2. Donald Williams
3. Paul Winters
4. Vitaly Chaika
5. Francis Margaglione
6. Igor Korkin
7. Jonathan Lane

Table 2

1. Henry Billete
2. Devon Marshall
3. Brian Vasquez
4. Bill Hautigan
5. Ory Hen
6. Phillip Hui
7. Walter Bravo

Table 3

1. Terry Siele
2. Thomas Gari
3. Aaron Schiffman
4. Nagui Yassa
5. Jon Demplin
6. Andres Rojas
7. Joseph Mancuso
8. Andre Bryan

Isle Open Event #3 (Flight 1I): When It Comes To Amassing Chips, Francis Margaglione Is One Of The Best

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 11 (Blinds 800/1,600/1,600)
Total Flight 1I Entries: 111
Flight 1I Players Remaining: 27

Francis Margalgione (Davie, FL) currently tops the leaderboard, as player creeps towards the homestretch of the flight.

Francis Margaglione (Davie, FL) has made a habit of amassing big chip leads on Day 1's, continuing that trend this afternoon.  The local tournament pro, who has over $220,000 in lifetime earnings, is currently leading Flight 1I in Level 11.  Updated chip counts from the beginning of the level are posted below:

Francis Margaglione - 140,000 (87bb)

Walter Bravo - 120,000 (75bb)

Thomas Gari - 95,000 (59bb)

Phillip Hui - 90,000 (56bb)

Donald Williams - 85,000 (53bb)

Devon Marshall - 85,000 (53bb)

Isle Open Event #3 (Flight 1I): Zarcadoolas Had Visions Of An Isle Open Trophy Win, But Settled For A Solid Five-Figure Score

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 7 (Blinds 300/600/600)
Total Flight 1I Entries: 79

It's been a career year for Matthew Zarcadoolas (Ft. Lauderdale, FL), who just chopped Event #1 of this series.

When you've had over six-figures in earnings for the last three years, and have already reached $200,000 this year alone, the idea of chopping in a $200 No Limit Hold'em tournament isn't very appealing.  This was the case last weekend, when Matthew Zarcadoolas (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) was at the Event #1 ($200 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) final table.  Discussions of a deal were swirling at the final table, but Zarcadoolas liked his spot way to much to agree.  After a few eliminations, Zarcadoolas found himself one of the top stacks, and it seemed as if his decision to play on was the right one.  

Zarcadoolas then doubled up Matthew Bretzfield, which put the latter in the chip lead, and made Zarcadooolas revisit his decision.  He would eventually agree to a seven-way chop, taking home third place money, which was worth $14,078.  The result just helps pad his 2018 stats, which now boasts total earnings of $200,089.

Matthew is one of the numerous notables in today's Flight 1I field, joining the likes of:

Rafael Calero

Danny Blackburn

Craig Witz

David Oshry

Joseph Mancuso

Alan Dobrow

Ralph Spadafore

Thomas Gari

Richard Wetter

Gul Guadalpi 

Donald Williams

Henry Billete

John Sheirich

Isle Open Event #3 (Flight 1I): They've Always Said, "If You Build It, They Will Come"

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 5 (Blinds 200/400/400)
Total Flight 1I Entries: 80

Phillip Hui (San Antonio, TX) would normally pass on a $100 buy-in tournament, but saw the value in this week's event, and is here for the second time in as many days.

Now Phillip Hui (San Antonio, TX) wouldn't usually seek out $100 buy-in no limit hold'em tournaments, but when one is available to play...that carries a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool, he's sometimes going to fire up a few entries.  Hui was here during yesterday's afternoon flight (Flight 1G), but was unable to reach the bagging process.  

The WSOP bracelet winner (2014) boasts the most impressive resume in this early field, with over $1,400,000 in lifetime tournament cashes.  While he's known in the community as a mixed-game player, Hui has shown his no limit hold'em chops lately, making three final tables in the past three months, which included a 3rd place finish in the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em event during the Florida State Poker Championships.  The result was worth $31,755, and currently stands as his best cash of this year. 

Isle Open Event #3 (Flight 1I): Official Day 2 Chip Counts (Flight 1A-Flight 1H)

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 3 (Blinds 100/200)
Total Flight 1I Entries: 60

Isle Open Event #3 (Flight 1I): Kicking Off A Weekend Worth Of Flights, Cards In The Air For Flight 1I

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 1 (Blinds 100/100)
Total Flight 1I Entries: N/A

There are now eight flights in the books for Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) of the Isle Open, with the total numbers of entries coming into the day at (783).  That's a current prize pool of $58,725, and a pace to soar past the posted guarantee.  A total of (84) players have bagged chips for Monday's Day 2, which sees play resuming at 12:00pm.  Kenneth Berman (411,500) and Andrew Davis (408,000) are sitting in the top two spots on the leaderboard, which puts them in line to earn the "chip lead bonus" ($1,500 NLH Isle Open Main Event seat).

Players are already seated and ready for Flight 1I of this event, with the cards getting in the air momentarily.  A full list of official chip counts to this point will be posted shortly, followed by the beginning of updated coverage for the afternoon flight.

Friday, October 12th: More Friday Flights, With "Super High Hands" Returning This Evening

ICYMI: Thursday saw two more Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) flights, as a combined (210) entries tried to find themselves a bag for Monday's Day 2.  From that total number, (22) players were able to reach the bagging process, with a new name entering the "top two."  Andrew Davis ended up bagging the Flight 1H chip lead (408,000), and joined Kenneth Berman atop the chip counts, putting himself in line for the "chip lead bonus" (a seat into the $1,500 NLH Isle Open Main Event).  
A new group of players will be trying to eclipse those numbers today, with two more Event #3 flights on the schedule.

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule looks a lot like the four days before it, with two Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) flights, and a $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite for the tournament (Event #3).

The event is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (25) minutes.  Registration for each flight is open through Level 8, and the ten minute break that follows.  Today's flights begin at 11:00am (Flight 1I) and 6:00pm (Flight 1J), with a satellite sandwiched between. 

The $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into Event #3 guarantees (10) seats, and begins at 2:00pm.  Details for the satellite's structure can be found by the tournament area, or by calling the poker room.

Promotions: The high hand period runs from 10:00am-12:00am (midnight), with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

In addition to the "standard" high hands, from 6:00pm through 12:00am, players are eligible for the "Super High Hands." Players that make a qualifying royal flush, will be awarded up to $3,000, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $3,000).  Players that make a qualifying straight flush, will be awarded up to $1,200, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $1,200).  Full rules and payouts are posted in the poker room, and on social media (Twitter and Facebook).

11:00am - 2018 Isle Open | Event #3 | $100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1I

- Players start with 16,000 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 (25) minutes

2:00pm - $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into 2018 Isle Open Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) 10 Seats GTD

6:00pm - 2018 Isle Open | Event #3 | $100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1J

- Players start with 16,000 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 (25) minutes

Isle Open Event #3 (Flight 1H): Official End Of Flight 1H Chip Counts

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 15 (Blinds 2,000/4,000/4,000)
Total Flight 1H Entries: 92
Flight 1H Players Remaining: 10

Andrew	Davis	408,000
Raymond	Rickard	270,500
Nader	Bahhur	158,000
Steeve	Smith	140,000
Raymond	Spinosi	105,500
Charles	Glover	94,500
Alex	Thomas	84,000
Marquire	Ware	79,000
Steffen	Lue	74,500
Arie	Ben-Mayor	59,000