Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1A): Official End Of Flight 1A Chip Counts

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 16 (Blinds 2,500/5,000/5,000)
Total Flight 1A Entries: 42
Flight 1A Players Remaining: 6

Philip	Consolo	303,000
Rodney	Moret-Rojas	227,000
Harry	Obrien	185,000
Paul	Shafran	157,000
Yoav	Levy	106,000
Jaime	Wiegrefe	72,000

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1A): Updated Chip Counts After Flight's Final Break

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 13 (Blinds 1,500/2,500/2,500)
Total Flight 1A Entries: 42
Flight 1A Players Remaining: 9

The remaining nine players returned from their final break just a few minutes ago, with four scheduled levels left in the flight.  The bags could come out early, as the flight will stop the 10% mark is reached, which is (5) players for Flight 1A.  Updated chip counts from the final nine are listed below (listed by seating assignment):

1. Rodney Moret-Rojas - 220,000
2. Joseph Tuchman - 55,000
3. Phillip Consolo - 65,000
4. Paul Shafran - 105,000
5. Harry O'Brien - 200,000
6. Alexander Perez - 125,000
7. Jaime Wiegrefe - 47,000
8. Richard Saunders - 64,000
9. Yoav Levy - 156,000

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1A): Almost Down To One Table, As The Stacks Begin To Even Out

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 11 (Blinds 800/1,600/1,600)
Total Flight 1A Entries: 42
Flight 1A Players Remaining: 13

Alexander Perez (Miami, FL) has chipped up to 150,000, and looks to finish strong, with five scheduled levels remaining in the flight.

With the departures of Lawrence Klur and Paul Darpino moments ago, there are (13) players still remaining in the flight.  While Harry O'Brien still leads, there are players catching up to him, including Alexander Perez (Miami, FL).  Perez recorded his first cash during the Card Player Poker Tour (that ran in August), bubbling the Event #1 final table (11th Place - $3,420).  Listed below, are the seating assignments for the remaining players:

Table 1

1. Thomas Gari 
2. Joseph Duchman
3. Phillip Consolo
4. Paul Shafran
5. Harry O'Brien
6. Jaime Wiegrefe

Table 3

1. Alexander Perez
2. Chris Nomikos
3. Yoav Levy
4. Richard Saunders
5. Carey Pickus
6. Rodney Moret-Rojas
7. Tom Gity

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1A): Harry O'Brien With A Commanding Chip Lead, Looking To Back Up That WSOPC Score

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 10 (Blinds 600/1,200/1,200)
Total Flight 1A Entries: 42
Flight 1A Players Remaining: 15

Harry O'Brien jumped on the scene with a six-figure score to start his tournament career, and now hopes to back that up with an Event #6 result.

In a field of this size, with just over 1,000,000 total chips in play, you would expect to see any massive stacks this early in the flight (just as the bagging process is reached).  Harry O'Brien is defying the probabilities, by currently holding close to 20% of the chips in play.  O'Brien in now close to two months removed from his WSOP Circuit score, when he finished third in the $1,700 No Limit Hold'em Main Event ($101,219).  The result was just O'Brien's second career, making the run even more impressive.  Harry hopes to show that he's not a "one-hit wonder," and with this start, one would have to believe he's got the chops to go deep again.

Harry O'Brien - 185,000 (154bb)

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1A): Registration Window Closed For Flight 1A, Three Tables Of Players Trying To Reach The Bagging Process

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 9 (Blinds 500/1,000/1,000)
Total Flight 1A Entries: 42
Flight 1A Players Remaining: 19

The second break of the day concluded just a few minutes ago, meaning registration is now closed for Flight 1A of Event #6 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD).  The field ended up with (42) entries, of which (22) are still remaining, hoping to reach the flight's bagging process (disregard what the photographed clock says).  The $12,600 prize fund from the flight is just short of the pace needed to reach the guarantee, but we know that much larger flights are upcoming (especially over the weekend).  There are currently players trying to grab a seat via the $90 No Limit Hold'em satellite that's running, along with Flight 1B upcoming at 6:00pm.

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1A): Things Starting Off Slow, But That Hasn't Kept The Notables From Showing Up

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 6 (Blinds 300/500/500)
Total Flight 1A Entries: 31

Wearing his patented "Grumpy" hat, Joseph Duchman (Miami, FL) looks to ride the good run that he experienced last night, all the way to the Flight 1A bagging process. 

Even for a Wednesday afternoon flight, the start is a little slower than expected...but, what can one expect from a Wednesday afternoon?  Regardless of the current field size, there is no lack of notable players, with each of the tables hosting a handful of recognizable faces.  One of the newest entries in the field was Joseph Duchman (Miami, FL), who took his seat at Table 1 just moments ago.  Joseph's late arrival may have to do with his finish in last night's Event #5 ($175 No Limit Hold'em $25,000 GTD).  

Duchman fell just short of the tournament's final table, exiting in 13th place, and earning himself $506.  Joseph can add that to the $164,871 in earnings that he came into the event with, an impressive number for the "frequent flyer" at the Isle.  "Grumpy" headlines the notables in the Flight 1A field, sharing the felt (and tournament area) with: 

Tom Gity

Paul Darpino

Rodney Moret-Rojas

Zaki Lichaa

Allan Bieler

Alexander Perez

Thomas Gari 

Jamie Wiegrefe

Carey Pickus

Jason Atherley

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1A): Deepstacks Charity Festival Lands At The Isle Casino Pompano Park...Phil Hellmuth, Norman Chad, And Linda Johnson Hosting Events

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 2 (Blinds 100/200)
Total Flight 1A Entries: 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 #6 (Flight 1A): The Third (Of Four) Isle Open Multis Underway, Event #6 To Attract Impressive Numbers

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 1 (Blinds 100/100)
Total Flight 1A Entries: N/A

It's been just over (36) hours since Joshua Beckley's impressive Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) performance, meaning it's time for the Isle Open's next "headlining" event.  Event #6 is a $360 No Limit Hold'em event, with another $100,000 guarantee, and eight flights over the next four days.  Today's schedule hosts the first pair of starting flights, with Flight 1A getting underway in just a few minutes (11:00am), followed by Flight 1B at 6:00pm.

Players that are all about the solid structures can look no further, as Event #6 will offer some of the deepest play...outside of the main event.  Players in the tournament will be sitting down to starting stacks of 25,000 units, and playing levels of (30) minutes (during each starting flight).  The level length will transition to (40) minutes on Day 2, allowing for a major-like feel, once the tournament reaches the money.  Registration for each flight is open through Level 8, with the day scheduled to end once the field reaches the 10% mark.

Live blogged coverage will be updating followers throughout each of the afternoon starting flights, and of course...all day on Sunday (Day 2), until we have crowned another Isle Open trophy winner.

Wednesday, October 17th: The Isle Open Continues On, With It's Third "Headlining" Event Of The Series

ICYMI: Yesterday's Isle Open schedule started at 12:00pm, with the first (and only) non-no limit hold'em event of the series.  Event #4 was a $250 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo tournament, which boasted a healthy $8,000 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels (of thirty minutes each), and a ten minute break, the field would close with (56) entries.  Once the payouts were posted, players learned that seven spots were scheduled to reach the money, and get a piece of the $11,480 prize pool.  Action continued once the money bubble burst, but eventually paused prior to an outright conclusion, with the final three players making a deal.  The chop was an even one, with each player receiving $2,774, and Mitchell Smith declared the tournament's winner:

1. Mitchell Smith (Palm Beach, FL) $2,774
2. Frank Argano (Hollywood, FL) $2,774
3. Lazaro Rodriguez (Miami, FL) $2,774
4. Sandy Sanchez (Parkland, FL) $1,091
5. Andrew Gordon (Miami Beach, FL) $861
6. Scott Mersky (West Palm Beach, FL) $689
7. Angelo Disalvo (Pompano Beach, FL) $517

As Event #4 was winding down, Event #5 ($175 No Limit Hold'em $25,000 GTD) was getting started, with the cards in the air at 6:00pm.  The tournament's field closed with (153) entries, and an official prize pool that landed directly on the posted number.  A total of (20) players were scheduled to reach the money, with the following notables recording cashes (that were short of the final table): Michael Corbett (18th place), Steve Varela (17th place),  Joseph Duchman (13th place), and Robert Williams (11th place).  The final table action played down to the point where things were four-handed, with a chop then agreed to.  Rafael Guerrero held the chip lead at the time of the deal, and would be awarded the trophy (along with first place money).  Final table results are posted below:

1. Rafael Guerrero (Hollywood, FL) $4,084
2. David Rivera (Davie, FL) $4,035
3. Devin Brodman (Coconut Creek, FL) $3,925
4. Steven Bennett (Deerfield Beach, FL) $3,163
5. Matthew Vitale (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,206
6. Fabio Santos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,000
7. Anthony Vulpis (Pompano Beach, FL) $869
8. Maury Halperin (Lauderdale By The Sea, FL) $780
9. Robert Leff (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $672
10. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $588

Tournaments: After one day off from the multi-flight action, another "headlining" event of the Isle Open begins today, with Event #6 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) getting underway at 11:00am.  There are eight flights for the event, with the first pair on today's schedule (one at 11:00am, and the other at 6:00pm).  The tournament is scheduled with 25,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (30) minutes (on Day 1, eventually shifting to 40 minutes on Day 2).  Registration for each flight is open through Level 8, with play scheduled to conclude when the field reaches the 10% mark. Player that bag chips from each flight, will be returning on Sunday (at 12:00pm) to finish out the event.  

At 3:00pm, a $90 No Limit Hold'em Satellite for Event #6 gets underway, guaranteeing three seats into the tournament.

Promotions: The day begins with the "New Early Bird" Full House Promotion, which started August 27th, and runs every Monday.  Opposed to the full house promotion that includes all games, this particular promotion is for the limit hold'em players.  Starting at 9:00am, the first (25) full houses (in a limit game), will be awarded $40 each. 

From (9:00am-10:00am), the high hand will award $150 every (30) minutes.  The high hands will then transition from 10:00am-12:00am, 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.  

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).

From 12:00am-3:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - 2018 Isle Open | Event #6 | $360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1A

- Players start with 25,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels 1-16 will last (30) minutes, Levels 17+ will last (40) minutes

3:00pm - $90 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into 2018 Isle Open Event #6 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) 5 Seats GTD

6:00pm - 2018 Isle Open | Event #6 | $360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1B

- Players start with 25,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels 1-16 will last (30) minutes, Levels 17+ will last (40) minutes