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

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 15 (Blinds 2,000/4,000/4,000)
Total Flight 1C Entries: 52
Flight 1C Players Remaining: 6

Matt	Bretzfield	417,000
Jeff	Niedelman	374,500
Michael	Stewartson	170,500
Paulius	Bikus	156,000
Rafael	Perez Guerrero	120,000
Lisa	Rioux	98,000

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1C): Official Numbers Are In, Flight 1C Closes With (52) Entries

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 9 (Blinds 500/1,000/1,000)
Total Flight 1C Entries: 52
Flight 1C Players Remaining: 26

The second break of the day concluded just a few minutes ago, meaning registration is now closed for Flight 1C of Event #6 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD).  The field ended up with (52) entries, of which (26) are still remaining, hoping to reach the flight's bagging process (disregard what the photographed clock says).  The $15,600 from the flight brings the total number to $48,900, which is almost half the way to the posted guarantee.  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 1C): Joshua Beckley Returns To Action, With A Goal Of Back-To-Back Titles

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 8 (Blinds 400/800/800)
Total Flight 1C Entries: 48

Joshua Beckley (Marlton, NJ) sits down to Table 2 with a 16,000 unit starting stack, newfound confidence...and a fresh new hair cut.

Just over three days ago, Joshua Beckley was putting himself in great position for a deep run in Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD).  Beckley started Day 2 with 137,500, which put him about square in the middle of the returning chip counts, but he was able to eclipse 1,900,000 just five levels into the day.  From there, Joshua used the big stack to his advantage, and basically cruised through the final table.  While the discussions of chop were brought up on a handful of occasions, Beckley felt it best for the event to be played out in it's entirety.  Even when Dan Diamond had Beckley out-chipped (during heads-up play), and offered an even split, Beckley still declined.  The decision was a wise one for Josh, who won the tournament outright, and earned himself $22,520.  Beckley entered today's action on the later side, with only one level remaining of open registration, but he still has his sights on finding a bag.

This is the last level of open registration, with players taking a ten minute break at the level's conclusion.  Once they return to Level 9, the numbers will be made official, and posted here in the blog.

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1C): Ekin Falls Just Short Of First Circuit Ring, Trying To Record Three Final Table Results In A Row

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 6 (Blinds 300/500/500)
Total Flight 1C Entries: 44

Steven Ekin got heads-up for the WSOPC $250 NLH Seniors event, and although he was able to come back from being down 2:1 in chips, the tournament would flip in a matter of three hands.

One of the final events during the most recent WSOP Circuit series at Coconut Creek, was the $250 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors."  That particular tournament (seniors) usually attracts some surprisingly large fields, with this past $250 buy-in version seeing it's registration close with (278) entries.  Even though Steve Ekin bested (277) of those entries, he still couldn't help but be disappointed, falling just one spot short of his first WSOPC ring.  The runner-up finish in the tournament earned him $8,247, which sits as his third largest tournament cash.  It also helped Steve eclipse a tournament milestone, as he now has over $100,000 in lifetime earnings.  

Ekin tops the second list of notables in today's field, which consists of the following names: 

Ory Hen

Raminder Singh

Lawrence Klur

Kenneth Bruno

Gary Fitzgerald

Allan Bieler

Pedro Palacio

Timothy Morgan

Stanley Aufseeser

Mary Jane Forsythe

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1C): Zakheim Not Letting The Event #3 Bubble Keep Him From Trucking On, As He Looks For Two Straight Day 2's

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 5 (Blinds 300/500/500)
Total Flight 1C Entries: 38

Scott Zakheim (Davie, FL) was likely over the "bubble" of Event #3 quickly , considering it was a $100 buy-in event...but it's still something that no poker player actually enjoys.

Scott Zakheim (Davie, FL) has played in hundreds...likely thousands of poker tournaments.  Now that helps players cope with the highs and lows of tournament poker (variance), but nothing stings worse than stone bubbling a tournament.  We happened to be standing behind Zakheim this past Monday, which was Day 2 of Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD).  During hand-for-hand play, Zakheim would go all-in with a sub-ten big blind stack, and got help from a player that iso-raised to get things heads up.  When the cards were tabled, Zakheim was in better shape than he ever could have expected, holding Ax 10x against Ax 9x.  Unfortunately for Scott, his opponent would flop and turn a nine, leaving him drawing dead heading to the river.  It looked as if Scott was going to walk away the bubble boy, but two other players were knocked out on the very same hand.  Zakhiem ended up getting a third of the first two spots to receive money, equaling a payout of $117.

Scott's back at it this afternoon, looking to better than result from earlier in the week.  He headlines the first look at notables in the field, joining names like:

Matthew Bretzfield

Zaki Lichaa

Ido Ashkenazi

Thomas Gari

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1C): Steven Bennett Goes About Things In His Own Fashion, Which Seems To Working Very Well

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 4 (Blinds 200/300/300)
Total Flight 1C Entries: 33

Steven Bennett (Deerfield Beach, FL) wouldn't be labeled a"tournament crusher" just on the way he holds himself at the table, but his results prove that he's just that.

With his quest and unassuming demeanor at the tables, if a player didn't know about his history, they may just consider him another "rec-player" in the field.  That could not be further from the truth though, as Bennett is a tournament beast, with the results to prove it.  His career earnings are over $785,000, with a food portion of that number recorded this year alone.  Since the calendar turned in January, and to this point in 2018, Bennett has just over $248,000 in earnings.  He can thank an event earlier this summer for the career best year (statistically), when he took the top spot in a chop of the $570 No Limit Hold'em opening event of the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown.  The first place money was worth $186,308, and was his second ever six-figure score (his first came in the 2014 WSOP Main Event, when he finished in 67th for $103,025.  Steve is just a few days removed from another impressive result, winning the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Big Stack Special" ($100,000 GTD) at Hard Rock last weekend ($14,569).  Steven also saw some success just days ago, when he was part of the four-way chop that ended Event #5 ($175 No Limit Hold'em $25,000 GTD) on Tuesday night (4th Place - $3,163).  

Bennett is truly a consummate professional at the tables, and someone that others enjoy sharing the felt with.  He's already seated at Table 4, and hoping to bag chips on this initial entry of the tournament.

Players will be taking their first break at the end of this level, and will be returning to Level 5, with new blinds of 200/400/400.

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1C): Looking Forward To One Of The Highlighting Weekends Of The Year, Here At The Isle Casino Pompano Park

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 3 (Blinds 100/200/200)
Total Flight 1C Entries: 32

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 1C): Official Chip Counts (Flight 1A-Flight 1B)

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 2 (Blinds 100/200)
Total Flight 1C Entries: 

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1C): Second Pair Of Starting Flights Headline The Schedule, With Flight 1C About To Begin

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

After what seemed like a slow start to the tournament, it was a deceivingly strong day for Event #6 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD), which got underway yesterday afternoon.  There were a combined (111) entries during the opening pair of flights, with Flight 1A attracting (42) entries, and Flight 1B (69) entries.  Once both flights were completed, it would be Francis Margaglione (Davie, FL) leading the group, putting 504,500 in the bag to end Flight 1B.  Francis leads the (13) that have bagged chips for Sunday's Day 2, setting the bar extremely high, for the players that are going to play over the next three days.

We say yesterday was "deceiving," because it seemed as if things were off to a pretty slow start, but the prize fund ended up growing to $33,300 (which is well ahead of the pace needed to reach the $100,000 guaranteed prize pool).  The field sizes are expected to grow larger as we get closer to the weekend, with the largest numbers expected on Saturday.  Before that point is reached, we have another pair of starting flights today, beginning with Flight 1C.  The first hand for the tournament's third flight will be dealt in just seconds, with live updates being brought to you throughout the afternoon.

Thursday, October 18th: Event #6 Hosts Second Pair Of Starting Flights, With Everyone Looking Up At Francis Margaglione

ICYMI: Yesterday's tournament schedule hosted the opening flights for Event #6, which is a $360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD), that has a total of eight starting flights.  The opening pair of flights attracted a total of (111) entries, of which (13) players bagged chips for Sunday's Day 2.  The prize fund after two flights sits at $33,300, which is well ahead of the pace needed to surpass the tournament's posted guarantee.  A full list of chip counts from the opening day of Event #6 are posted below:

Francis Margaglione - 504,500
Phillip Consolo - 303,000
William Smith - 299,000
Leonardo Emperador - 258,500
Jay Feierstadt - 242,500
Rodney Moret-Rojas - 227,000
Harry O'Brien - 185,000
Ray Nalbandian - 184,500
Paul Shafran - 157,000
Alfredo Fernandez - 157,000
Yoav Levy - 106,000
Mitchell Smith - 91,000
Jaime Wiegrefe - 72,000

Tournaments: After the first pair of opening flights, Event #6 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) continues today, with two more starting flights.  Flight 1B kicks off at 11:00am, and will be followed at 6:00pm, by Flight 1C.  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: 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 1C

- 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 1D

- 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

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

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 12 (Blinds 1,000/2,000/2,000)
Total Flight 1B Entries: 69
Flight 1B Players Remaining: 7

Francis	Margaglione	504,500
William	Smith	299,000
Leonardo	Emperador	258,500
Jay	Feierstadt	242,500
Ray	Nalbandian	184,500
Alfredo	Fernandez	157,000
Mitchell	Smith	91,000