Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1G): Official End Of Flight 1G 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 1G Entries: 118
Flight 1G Players Remaining: 12

Steven	Bennett	563,000
David	Ward	374,000
Santana	Noronha	342,000
Nagui	Yassa	340,000
Andre	Bryan	303,500
Dominic	Pacelli	249,500
Frank	Traino	248,500
Michael	Garavuso	156,000
Josh	Wasserman	145,500
Lisa	Teebagy	128,000
Joel	Deutsch	89,000
Nancy	Birnbaum	41,500

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1G): Teebagy And Noronha Leading The Pack, As Players Return From 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 1G Entries: 118
Flight 1G Players Remaining: 32

Lisa Teebagy has two Isle Open titles to her name, winning events in 2016 and 2017.  A third trophy on the mantle would be a special feat, as not many players have three series win to their name, let alone three straight series.

Players are back from their final break of the flight, with four active tables remaining in the field.  Two players have separated themselves from the rest of the field, eclipsing the 200,000 mark, and pushing even further.  Lisa Teebagy sat back down to a stack of 220,000, which is second in the tournament area, behind Santana Noronha (260,000).

Some other notables still alive in the field include:

Pedro Palacio

Sean Shah

Bobby Leff

TJ Shulman

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1G): Updated Chip Counts From The Flight 1G Field

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 10 (Blinds 600/1,200/1,200)
Total Flight 1G Entries: 118
Flight 1G Players Remaining: 53

Now one full level removed from the registration break, the landscape of the leaderboard is beginning to take shape.  Pedro Palacio (Coconut Creek, FL) is pacing the field, with updated chip counts from Level 10 listed below:

Pedro Palacio - 170,000

Jose Parra - 150,000

David Poces - 135,000

David Ward - 115,000

Santana Noronha - 105,000

Daniel Pearlman - 100,000

Christopher Lawson - 90,000

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1G): With One Flight Left To Be Played, Event #6 Has Over

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 9 (Blinds 500/1,000/1,000)
Total Flight 1G Entries: 118
Flight 1G Players Remaining: 61

The second break of the day concluded just a few minutes ago, meaning registration is now closed for Flight 1G of Event #6 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD).  The field ended up with (118) entries, of which (61) are still remaining, hoping to reach the flight's bagging process.  The $35,400 from the flight brings the total number to $138,900, with the guarantee likely to be surpassed this evening.  There are currently players trying to grab a seat via the $90 No Limit Hold'em satellite that's running, along with Flight 1H upcoming at 6:00pm.

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1G): @Uniden32 And @VegasPaulyb Sees Their Teams Square Off Tonight, Nothing Better Than A Game 7

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 8 (Blinds 400/800/800)
Total Flight 1G Entries: 106

Paul Balzano (Sunrise, FL) wanted to make sure that the hat was featured in his picture, as his beloved Dodgers try and reach the World Series this evening.

Paul Balzano (Sunrise, FL) is all about bagging chips this afternoon, because he'd like to have all of his focus on tonight's Dodger's game.  The Dodgers and Brewers play this evening, in a Game 7 for the ages, with the winner going to the World Series (to face the Red Sox).  Now for those that don't know, Tournament Supervisor Ralph Brandt is a huge Brewers fan, so the two have been verbally sparring for a good portion of the afternoon.  Balzano is off to a solid start, as he heads to the registration break with a stack close to 100,000.

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1G): Hector Pacheco Off To A Quick Start, First To Eclipse The Century Mark

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 6 (Blinds 300/500/500)
Total Flight 1G Entries: 96

Hector Pacheco (pictured above from a stock photo), has a history of amassing big stacks early, so it's no surprise to see him atop the leaderboard.

Hector Pacheco (Laughlin, NV) makes his return to the blog, for the first time in a good while, as he leads the Flight 1G field (entering Level 6).   Pacheco, who has over $144,000 in lifetime tournament earnings, was the first player to eclipse the century mark (currently sitting with close to 140,000).  After recording (14) cashes on Hendon Mob last year (2017), Pacheco only has (2) results to this point of the year, one of which was a win here at the Isle Poker Room ($175 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante - $3,263).

Hector Pacheco - 142,000 (284bb)

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1G): Deepstacks Charity Festival Reminder, Weekend Full Of Action...For A Great Cause

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 5 (Blinds 200/400/400)
Total Flight 1G Entries: 87

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 1G): A Little Sibling Rivalry Unfolding On The Felt

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 4 (Blinds 200/300/300)
Total Flight 1G Entries: 82

Sean Shah (Delray Beach, FL) is always motivated at the tables, but now has a little extra fire burning, knowing that his sister is already heading to Day 2.

There is always healthy competition between siblings, whether it's board games at home...grades in school, or chip counts for Day 2.  Sean Shah (Delray Beach, FL) is a tournament professional with over $779,000 in lifetime earnings.  He has a sister (Michelle), who also plays tournaments, and has $77,000 in lifetime earnings.  While there is no contest when it comes to results, at the moment, Michelle is in better standing in this particular event.  Michelle bagged 129,500 during last night's flight, and has assured herself a return ticket for tomorrow's action.  Sean is currently trying to follow suit, heading the second list of notables in today's Flight 1G:

Tim Shane

Scott Levitt

Nagui Yassa

Bobby Left

Skip McDonough

Ryan Weiss

Gregory Spinder

Michael Garavuso

David Poces

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1G): Lots Of New Faces Making Their "Late Arrivals"

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 3 (Blinds 100/200/200)
Total Flight 1G Entries: 70

Now a month removed from his career highlighting score (SHRPO Event #1), Andre Rakusa (Coral Gables, FL) is looking to add another Isle Poker trophy to his mantle.  

Flight 1G has a pace of entry that we haven't seen in the recent afternoon flights, with the total number in the field already eclipsing (70).  A lap around the field saw a handful of "new" faces to this particular event, joining the action before their opportunity to bag chips ran out.  Andre Rukasa (Coral Gables, FL) is a player we haven't seen as much as usual, but it's likely because of his recent score.  Andre reached the final table of the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open opening event ($570 No Limit Hold'em), finishing in 4th place, and earning $94,601.  It's very common to see a dip in tournament volume after a sizable score like Rakusa's, with Andre cashing in just one event since that five-figure finish (a 30th place finish in a $565 No Limit Hold'em event at Tampa Hard Rock).  With the over $111,000 in tournament earnings from this year alone, Andre has now eclipsed $264,000 in lifetime earnings, and is looking to add to that number.  Rakusa has one Isle Poker title to his name, winning an event during the 2018 Isle Open (Event #9).

Other players were are seeing for the first time this week include:

Andre Bryan
Eric Kolodny
Nancy Birnbaum
Nissim Gozlan
David Ward
Hector Pacheco
Raymond Rickard

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1G): Official Chip Counts (Flight 1A-Flight 1F)

2018 Isle Open | Event #6
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 2 (Blinds 100/200)
Total Flight 1G Entries: 34

Isle Open Event #6 (Flight 1G): The Prize Pool Continues To Grow For Event #6, With Final Pair Of Starting Flights About To Begin

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

After three days...and six starting flights, we have reached the final "opening" day of Event #6 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD).  Yesterday was the busiest day of Event #6 action, with a combined total of (134) entries in Flight 1E and Flight 1F.  There were (15) players able to bag chips from the pair of flights, with (7) coming out of Flight 1E, and (8) from Flight 1F.  The event totals to this point have seen (345) entries, with (39) players returning for tomorrow's Day 2.

Today's schedule hosts the final pair of starting flights for the event, with Flight 1G getting underway in just a few moments.  With the prize pool already at $103,500, today's flights will just help that number grow, making the eventual payouts even richer.  An official list of Day 2 chip counts will be posted at the start of Level 2, followed by the day's live blogged coverage of Flight 1G.

Saturday, October 20th: Event #6 Reaches It's Final Pair Of Flights, Along With The $100,000 Guarantee..."Super High Hands" Return

ICYMI: Yesterday was a significant day for Event #6 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) of the Isle Open, as the tournament surpassed it's posted guarantee.  Friday's pair of flights attracted a total of (134) entries, of which (15) players bagged chips for tomorrow's Day 2.  Flight 1E saw registration close with (63) entries, as Lawrence Klur bagged the largest stack of the (7) players to bag (467,000).  Flight 1F saw (8) players bag (from a total of 71 entries), led by Ouide Lewis (387,500). 

The combined numbers from the first six flights total (345) entries, of which (39) players have bagged chips for Day 2.  The current prize pool heading into Saturday's action sits at $103,500, already over the $100,000 posted number for the event.  With two more flights remaining, the numbers could potentially reach $150,000, making this the third super successful multi of the series. 

Tournaments: Event #6 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) has reached it's final flights, with players having two choices of times to play today (11:00am or 6:00pm).  The structures mirror that of the flights that came before them, with 25,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (30) minutes (Level 1-13).  Registration is open through Level 8 (and the break that follows), with play scheduled to end at the conclusion of Level 16 (or if the field reaches the 10% mark).  

Sandwiched between the pair of flights, is a $90 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into Event #6, which guarantees 5 seats (and starts at 3:00pm).

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 #6 | $360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1G

- 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 1H

- 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 1F): Official End Of Flight 1F 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 1F Entries: 71
Flight 1F Players Remaining: 8

Ouide	Lewis	387,500
David	Kahan	309,000
Andres	Morales	220,500
Anthony	Barbera	205,000
Leonardo	Clavel	204,000
Josh	Palmer	167,500
Richard	Saunders	152,000
Michelle	Shah	129,500