Isle Poker Classic Event #1 (Flight 1E): Official End Of Flight 1E Chip Counts

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #1)
$200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack"
$100,000 GTD
Level 16 (Blinds 2,500/5,000/5,000)
Total Flight 1E Entries: 145
Flight 1E Players Remaining: 17

Chad	Whitman	597,000
Josh	Beckley	548,000
Allan	Bieler	500,000
Joe	Mancuso	323,000
Michael	Bizzote	320,000
Devond	marshall	310,000
Ronald	Morone	285,000
Gregory	Marcus	220,000
Mirco	Scharen	211,000
Michael	Garavuso	168,000
Claudio	Kalili	153,000
Richard	Whitebrook	145,000
Eric	Piderit	145,000
Robert	Leff	143,000
Lukas	Pribyl	122,000
Reed	Alenik	81,000
Tamra	Piderit	80,000

Isle Poker Classic Event #1 (Flight 1E): Entering Final Level Of Play, (24) Players Looking To Reach Bagging Process

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #1)
$200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack"
$100,000 GTD
Level 16 (Blinds 2,500/5,000/5,000)
Total Flight 1E Entries: 145
Flight 1E Players Remaining: 24

The tournament clock just transitioned to Level 16, which is going to be the final level of the flight.  It looks like the 10% mark will not be reached before the end of the level, as (24) players remain at this point (and the 10% mark reached if the point where 11 players are left).  Once the final hands of the flight are finished, the bagging process will begin, with players packing away their stacks for Monday's Day 2.  Once all of the bags are verified by tournament staff, the official Flight 1E chip counts will be posted.

Isle Poker Classic Event #1 (Flight 1E): Catching Up On Past Tournament Results (Submission To Hendon Mob)

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #1)
$200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack"
$100,000 GTD
Level 14 (Blinds 2,000/3,000/3,000)
Total Flight 1E Entries: 145
Flight 1E Players Remaining: 35

Players are now back from their final break of the flight, with four full levels remaining in the day (unless the 10% mark is reached, which is 11 players).  There have been many inquiries and requests from players recently, in regards to tournament results from November (and some from further back).  We would like everyone to know that any (and all) backlogged tournament results have been submitted to Hendon Mob, and should be updated by the end of the weekend.  If there are any results that players aren't seeing (whether recurring or from a major event), please don't hesitate to stop the blogger...and let him know.

Isle Poker Classic Event #1 (Flight 1E): Updated Chip Counts Post Flight's Final Break

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #1)
$200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack"
$100,000 GTD
Level 13 (Blinds 1,500/2,500/2,500)
Total Flight 1E Entries: 145
Flight 1E Players Remaining: 48

Players are back from their final break of the flight, and are now posting blinds of 1,500/2,500/2,500. Updated chip counts from the field (tallied during break) are listed below:

TJ Shulman - 210,000

Devond Marshall - 200,000

David Ward - 175,000

Joshua Beckley - 170,000

Moses Morales - 170,000

Gregory Marcus - 170,000

Eric Piderit - 160,000

Chad Whitman - 160,000

Alan Bieler - 160,000

Isle Poker Classic Event #1 (Flight 1E): Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due...Marshall Returns To The Isle Off Career Best Score

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #1)
$200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack"
$100,000 GTD
Level 12 (Blinds 1,000/2,000/2,000)
Total Flight 1E Entries: 145
Flight 1E Players Remaining: 48

Devond Marshall (Miami, FL) never lacked confidence at the poker table, and with a newfound $108,000 score in his pocket, he must feel like he's on another level.

Somehow Devond Marshall (Miami, FL) flew under the radar this afternoon, but he was spotted in the field just moments ago.  Marshall is coming off a career highlighting score, reaching the final table of the opening Rock N Roll Poker Open event ($360 No Limit Hold'em $1,000,000 GTD).  After besting a field of 4,558 entries, Marshall would still be alive when five players remained, which was the point they agreed to a deal.  Everyone that was part of the chop walked away with over $100,000, with Marshall earning $109,885 for his second place share.  The result was $105,000 more than his previous largest cash, so to say the experience was life changing...would be an understatement.

Isle Poker Classic Event #1 (Flight 1E): Full Isle Poker Classic Schedule (Including Upcoming Satellites)

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #1)
$200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack"
$100,000 GTD
Level 11 (Blinds 800/1,600/1,600)
Total Flight 1E Entries: 145
Flight 1E Players Remaining: 56

Isle Poker Classic Event #1 (Flight 1E): Updated Chip Counts From The Flight 1E Field

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #1)
$200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack"
$100,000 GTD
Level 10 (Blinds 600/1,200/1,200)
Total Flight 1E Entries: 145
Flight 1E Players Remaining: 59

Michael Rizzuto (Pompano Beach, FL) is looking to record his first tournament cash since 2017, and currently sits third in chips (heading into Level 10).

The original field has been cut down by more than half, but there has not yet been a player to really separate themselves from the field.  Chad Whitman still holds the overall chip lead, as we still wait for the first player to eclipse the 200,000 mark.  Updated chip counts from the Flight 1E field are posted below:

Chad Whitman - 180,000 (150bb)

TJ Shulman - 165,000 (137bb)

Michael Rizzuto - 155,000 (129bb)

Eric Piderit - 155,000 (129bb)

Joseph Mancuso - 145,000 (120bb)

David Ward - 140,000 (116bb)

Noel Atherley - 130,000 (108bb)

Joshua Beckley - 115,000 (95bb)

Isle Poker Classic Event #1 (Flight 1E): Prize Pool Now Up To $87,532, Guarantee May Be Eclipsed This Evening

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #1)
$200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack"
$100,000 GTD
Level 8 (Blinds 400/800/800)
Total Flight 1E Entries: 145
Flight 1E Players Remaining:74

The cards are in the air for Level 9, with Flight 1E registration now officially closed.  The third (of eight) flight attracted a total of (145) entries, which is larger than both of yesterday's opening flights.  The $22,910 from this prize pool can now be added to the number from yesterday, giving us a running total of $87,532 (which is almost half the way towards the $100,000 posted guarantee).  There are currently (74) players remaining in the flight, with updated chip counts from the field to be posted shortly. 

Isle Poker Classic Event #1 (Flight 1E): Chad Whitman Leads The Field, As The Registration Window Begins To Close

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #1)
$200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack"
$100,000 GTD
Level 8 (Blinds 400/800/800)
Total Flight 1E Entries: 137

Chad Whitman (Choudrant, LA) is heading to the registration break with the Flight 1E chip lead, one of the only players will over 100,000 in his stack.

Chad Whitman (Choudrant, LA) is not a Florida tournament regular, in fact...he resides in the state of Louisiana.  His Hendon Mob resume boasts over $14,000 in tournament earnings, but what is interesting to note, are the different flags he has next to some of those results.  Whitman has cashed events in both Ireland and Manila, spots you don't see many recreational players earning results.  Whitman is looking to add Florida to his resume, and with the start he's off to today, an Isle Poker Room cash may be in his future.  Chad leads the field with 160,000 (heading into Level 8), with less than an hour for others to join the action.  

Once play resumes in Level 9, we will post the official numbers from Flight 1C, followed by the first look at updated chip counts from the field.

Chad Whitman - 160,000 (200bb)

Isle Poker Classic Event #1 (Flight 1E): TJ Shulman Wins "Flip," Doubles His 30,000 Unit Starting Stack

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #1)
$200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack"
$100,000 GTD
Level 7 (Blinds 300/600/600)
Total Flight 1E Entries: 124

TJ Shulman (Boynton Beach, FL) didn't have the right read when calling his opponent's all-in, but things ended up working out for him in the long run.

Taking a lap of the field to spot some late arrivals, a hand was caught at one of the outer tables, involving TJ Shulman (Boynton Beach, FL)...who just happened to be a late arrival.  At the time we arrived at Table 7, Shulman had just called the all-in of an opponent, who had a stack close to 25,000 (Shulman had him covered).  "What am I flipping against," TJ said, as he turned over A♠ Q♦.  That wasn't quite the case for Shulman, who was dominated by A♥ K♠.  That was until the flop came out queen high, giving TJ top pair, which held up through the runout.  He left his opponent shaking his head (and mumbling to himself), while scooping up the pot.  Shulman has not doubled his 30,000 unit starting stack, and is off to a very quick start. 

TJ Shulman - 65,000 (108bb)

Isle Poker Classic Event #1 (Flight 1E): Ory Hen Back In Action, After Falling Just Short Of Final Table Chop In $100,000 GTD

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #1)
$200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack"
$100,000 GTD
Level 6 (Blinds 300/500/500)
Total Flight 1E Entries: 116

Ory Hen (Cooper City, FL) fell one spot short of an Event #15 final table chop (Rock N Roll Poker Open), but knows that these are the things that happen in tournament poker.

Ory Hen (Cooper City, FL) has been around the tournament game for a long time, so he's experienced most every situation that could occur.  Just a few days ago, he entered the final table of the $150 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) event at the Rock N' Roll Poker Open, second to last in chips.  While that seems like a detriment, the stack sizes were such, that he was just a few big blinds away from a handful of other players.  Regardless, Ory got his stack in with A♠ 10♠ against K♥ K♣, and ended up busting in 9th place.  

Just a few moments after his elimination, the remaining players began discussing a deal, eventually agreed to an ICM chop.  Now busting a tournament always stings, but when the proceedings conclude the minute you walk away from the table, all the lost equity hurts a little more.  Like we mentioned though, Ory is the "pro's pro," and likely put it behind him, before reaching his car to go home.  The $2,117 he won for ninth place brings his lifetime earnings to $1,471,728, making his tournament resume, one of the most impressive in the room.  

Some other tournament veterans in the Flight 1E field include:

Ellen Smith

Richard Leger

Kenneth Bruno

Jordan Shamah

Michael Bonsignore

Alex Shafran

Joshua Wasserman

Nigel Murray 

Sean Shah

Gunnar Rabe

Isle Poker Classic Event #1 (Flight 1E): Karin Powsner Brimming With Confidence, Just A Week Removed From Tournament Win

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #1)
$200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack"
$100,000 GTD
Level 5 (Blinds 200/400/400)
Total Flight 1E Entries: 106

Kari Powsner (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) is in good tournament poker form, taking down a recurring event just over one week ago (here at the Isle Poker Room).

The Flight 1E field is now back from their first break of the day, with a pace of entry we have yet to see this week.  Level 5 resumed with (106) entries in the field, and with a full four levels of registration remaining, it's safe to say that this flight will be the largest of those to have been played.  One of the first notables we spotted in the fieldwas Karin Powsner (Ft. Lauderdale, FL), who is just a week removed from her last Isle Poker tournament win.  Last Monday, Karin took home first place money, in a chop that ended the 11:00am $150 No Limit Hold'em ($8,000 GTD).  She would receive $1,974 in the four-way deal, which brings her lifetime earnings above the $75,000 mark.  

Powsner headlines the first group of notables in this field, joining the likes of:

Roy Cohen

Tim Shane

David Poces

David Albertson

William Smith

Michael Newman

Gary Fitzgerald

Joseph Mancuso

Marc Sacheli

Fedner Oralien

Isle Poker Classic Event #1 (Flight 1E): Official Day 2 Chip Counts (Flight 1A-Flight 1D)

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #1)
$200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack"
$100,000 GTD
Level 4 (Blinds 200/300/300)
Total Flight 1E Entries: 88

Isle Poker Classic Event #1 (Flight 1E): Prize Pool Continues To Grow, And Is On Pace To Crush The Guarantee

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #1)
$200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack"
$100,000 GTD
Level 1 (Blinds 100/100)
Total Flight 1E Entries: N/A

The "opening period" of Event #1 ($200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" $100,000 GTD) has reached it's halfway point, with four flights in the books, and four more to be played.  To this point in the tournament, there have been (409) combined entries, of which (56) players have bagged chips for Monday's Day 2.  The current prize pool sits at $64,622, which is a pace that will see the final prize pool eclipse the $130,000 mark.  With these weekend flights being the largest of the group in these multi-flight events, it wouldn't be surprising to see the number reach $150,000.  

Those looking to bag one of the top five stacks heading to Day 2, can take a mental note of the following (top five Day 2 stacks at this moment):

Denis Cyr - 510,000

Marcin Plewinski - 491,000

Kerry Keena - 458,000

Carlo sCastro - 426,000

Zachary Mullennix - 380,000

In following the trend of the past two days, we will post the official chips counts (from Flight 1A through Flight 1D), followed by a look at the notables in today's Flight 1E field.

Saturday, December 1st: Saturday Is For Flighting, As Event #1 Sees Numbers That Continue To Raise Eyebrows

ICYMI: Yesterday's schedule hosted the second pair of Event #1 starting flights, with the numbers continuing to impress.  Friday saw a total of (224) combined entries, with (110) in Flight 1C, and (114) in Flight 1D.  Both flights ended with (15) players reaching the bagging process, as well as new Day 2 chip leader.  Marcin Plewinski joined the Flight 1C action late, but took little time introducing himself to his table, and the others that would follow.  He bagged 491,000 at the end of the flight, which at the time, was the top stack heading to Day 2.  

That was until Flight 1D wrapped up in the early hours of Saturday morning, with Denis Cyr packing away 510,000 for Day 2.  The half-million chip stack is more than double the current Day 2 chip average (220,000).  Those looking for full chip counts from yesterday's flights, can click here for Flight 1C counts, and click here for Flight 1D counts.

Tournaments: There are four flights Event #1 flights in the books, and four more remaining for the tournament.  There are two flights on today's schedule, along with a $55 No Limit Hold'em Satellite into Event #1.  The two flights (Flight 1C at 11:00am, and Flight 1D at 6:00pm) are structured with 30,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (30) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 8, with each of the flights schedule to conclude after Level 16, or until the 10% mark is reached (whichever occurs first).  

In between the two flights (at 2:00pm) is a $55 No Limit Hold'em Satellite, offering the opportunity for players to join the Event #1 action, for a fraction of the price.  The satellite is structured with 10,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration open through Level 8.  Players that earn a seat into Event #1, can choose one of the remaining five flights to play.

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-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-9:00am (Friday into Saturday), the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - 2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #1) | $200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1E

- Players start with 30,000 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

2:00pm - $55 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into Isle Poker Classic Event #1 ($200 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD)

- Players start with 10,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (20) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

6:00pm - 2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #1) | $200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1F

- Players start with 30,000 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

Isle Poker Classic Event #1 (Flight 1D): Official End Of Flight 1D Chip Counts

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #1)
$200 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack"
$100,000 GTD
Level 16 (Blinds 2,500/5,000/5,000)
Total Flight 1D Entries: 110
Flight 1D Players Remaining: 15

Denis	Cyr	510,000
Marcin	Plewinski	491,000
Elias	Nassif	323,000
Matt	Vitale	302,000
Andrew	Blake	262,000
Elliot	Goldman	213,000
Steven	Bennett	204,000
Dagoberto	Borbolla	194,000
Jonathan	Marco	178,000
James	McCaffrey	170,000
Yuri	Chiozzo	155,000
Chris	Lawson	154,000
Danielle	Bastarache	103,000
Robert	Chusid	95,000
Rafael	Ramos	72,000