Isle Poker Classic Event #8 (Day 3): Jeffrey Trudeau Wins The Isle Poker Classic Main Event ($55,416), Elliot Zaydman Runner-Up ($38,941)

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #7)
$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Main Event
$200,000 GTD
Level 25 (Blinds 20,000/40,000/40,000)
Total Event #7 Entries: 244
Players Remaining: 1

2018 Isle Poker Classic Main Event Champion - Jeff Trudeau (Orlando, FL)

On the final hand of the 2018 Isle Poker Classic Main Event, Jeff Trudeau opened for a raise, with Elliot Zaydman shoving for 1,200,000.  Trudeau made the call, and wished Elliot luck, as the cards found their backs:

Trudeau: A♦ 5♦

Zaydman: Q♠ 10♥

Runout: 10♠ 5♣ 2♥ 8♠ 5♠

Both players flopped pairs, and Elliot was in great shape to score a second double-up.  The turn came out clean for Zaydman, but he was unable to fade the river, as Trudeau made trip fives.  Jeff wins $55,416 along with the trophy, as his 2018 earnings now eclipse $600,000.  This has been a special year for Trudeau, who has really "broke out" onto the tournament scene (which is hard to say, considering he had over $394,000 last year).  

Elliot earned the third largest tournament cash of his career, taking home $38,941 for second place.  The result brings his lifetime earnings north of $700,000, and helped his 2018 earnings eclipse $100,000.

Isle Poker Classic Event #8 (Day 3): Zaydman Helps His Comeback Cause With A Double Up

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #7)
$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Main Event
$200,000 GTD
Level 25 (Blinds 20,000/40,000/40,000)
Total Event #7 Entries: 244
Players Remaining: 2

On the river of a board reading 2♣ J♠ 5♠ 5♦ K♦, Elliot Zaydman would bet 135,000, which was about half-pot.  Trudeau asked to see Elliot's remaining stack, with Zaydman jokingly covering up his chips from sight.  After finding out that Zaydman had 720,000 remaining, Trudeau announced himself all-in, with Elliot tossing in a chip for a call.

"I have a king," Trudeau said, with Zaydman then rolling over 5♥ 3♥ (having turned trips).  Elliot is still at a big chip disadvantage, but closes the gap slightly.

Jeff Trudeau - 5,600,000
Elliot Zaydman - 1,700,000

Isle Poker Classic Event #8 (Day 3): No Time To Get Settled, Hunter Cichy Eliminated In 3rd Place ($24,510)

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #7)
$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Main Event
$200,000 GTD
Level 25 (Blinds 20,000/40,000/40,000)
Total Event #7 Entries: 244
Players Remaining: 2

Hunter Cichy (Coon Rapids, MN) came into Day 3 as the shortest stack, and would find himself eliminated just two hands into the day.

The Day 3 action got off to a very quick start, with Hunter Cichy shoving from the small blind for 615,000.  Jeff Trudeau was in the big blind, and after taking a look at the tournament clock, he eventually found a call:

Cichy: J♥ 9♦

Trudeau: K♠ 7♣

Runout: Q♥ J♦ 6♣ 5♣ K♣

Cichy was behind when the cards were tabled, but managed to outflow Trudeau, and take a commanding lead in the hand.  The turn only strengthened Hunter's lead in the hand, but Jeff hit a three-outer on the river to steal the pot, and eliminate Cichy in third place ($24,510).

Jeff Trudeau and Elliot Zaydman are now heads up for the Isle Poker Classic title, with the following chip counts:

Jeff Trudeau - 6,300,000

Elliot Zaydman - 1,000,000

Tuesday, December 11th: All Eyes On The Conclusion Of The Isle Poker Classic Main Event (12:00PM), As Mixed-Game Players Own Tuesday's Tournament Schedule

ICYMI: Yesterday afternoon (at 12:00pm), (60) players returned for Day 2 of the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Isle Poker Classic Main Event.  Registration was open until the first hand was dealt, with eight players deciding to take that option.  So play started with (68) players remaining, of which (31) were going to reach the money.  Action moved pretty swiftly to start the day, with the money bubble bursting four hours into the day.  After the elimination of Dmitry Agrachov (on the bubble), player's focused turned from making the money...to make "the money."  The top five final table spots were scheduled to receive five-figures, with all eyes on the first place prize of $55,416.  

The final table was reached at 9:00pm, and while the stack sizes were pretty deep, the eliminations were fast and furious.  When the scheduled conclusion of Day 2 was reached, three players remained, led by Jeff Trudeau.  Jeff, along with Hunter Cichy and Elliot Zaydman, will be returning to play at 12:00pm this afternoon.  Listed below, are the players chip counts, along with the payouts they are playing for:

1. Hunter Cichy - 695,000
2. Jeff Trudeau - 5,565,000
3. Elliot Zaydman - 1,145,000

Here is a reminder of what they are playing for:

1. $55,416
2. $38,941
3. $25,410

Tournaments: Even though the Isle Poker Classic is "technically" still running, today we see the return to the recurring tournament schedule.  If you're a mixed-game player, than today's slate is what dreams are made of.  At 11:00am, we have the $150 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($3,000 GTD) event, which has been a Tuesday staple for months.  The event is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (20) minutes (as per player's requests).  Registration for the tournament is open through Level 8, and the ten minute break that follows.

For the first time ever, the 6:00pm time slot also hosts a non-no limit hold'em event.  The $100 H.O.R.S.E. tournament is sure to bring out a nice crowd, considering the fact that micid-game players haven't had an evening option to play in.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the "new" Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $40 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $40.  In order to be eligible, the full  house must be made using two cards, and must be the winning hand.

 The day's "standard" high hand period will last 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-3:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($3,000 GTD)

- Players start with 15,000 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 (20) minutes

6:00pm - $100 H.O.R.S.E.

- Players start with 12,000 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 (20) minutes

Isle Poker Classic Event #8 (Day 2): Wrapping Up Day 2, Players Bagging Up For Tomorrow's Day 3 (12:00PM)

2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #7)
$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Main Event
$200,000 GTD
Level 24 (Blinds 15,000/30,000/30,000)
Total Event #7 Entries: 244
Players Remaining: 3

The three remaining players in Event #8 ($1,100 Isle Poker Classic Main Event) just wrapped up the action for Day 2, and have packed away their chips for tomorrow.  Day 3 will resume tomorrow afternoon at 12:00pm, with players returning to the following chip counts (in the listed seating assignments):

1. Hunter Cichy - 695,000
2. Jeff Trudeau - 5,565,000
3. Elliot Zaydman - 1,145,000

Here is a reminder of what they are playing for:

1. $55,416
2. $38,941
3. $25,410