Matthew Marmie - 182,000
Robert Zuckerman - 150,000
Jairo Velasquez - 144,000
Ian Cohen - 94,000
Rolando Garcia - 60,000
Just a few moments after Flight 1A wrapped up, things got started for the second flight of the tournament, with Flight 1B beginning at 6:00pm. Flight 1B's field would close with (44) entries, as action ended even earlier than it's afternoon installment, with bags being brought out with 1:40 minutes remaining in Level 11. The remaining (5) players then bagged up their chips, with the official counts listed below:
John Magnetta - 357,500
Brian Dunn - 170,500
Jim McCaffrey - 50,000
Jairo Carrillo - 45,000
Gregg Weiss - 37,500
Official numbers from the first day of action saw a total of (86) entries, which equates to a running prize pool of $6,880.
Tournaments: The $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD) continues this afternoon, with today's schedule hosting the second pair of starting flights. The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8. Play is scheduled to conclude at the finish of Level 18, or if the field reaches the 10% mark, whichever happens first. Those players that still remain at the end of play, will then bag up their chips, and return on Monday for Day 2 (June 10th at 12:00pm). The only change in play on Day 2 will occur at the final table, as the level length will transition to (40) minutes.
Flight 1C gets underway at 11:00am, followed by Flight 1D at 6:00pm, with a $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite sandwiched in the middle. At 3:00pm, the satellite will get underway, offering a guarantee of (3) seats into the "Bankroll Builder." The satellite is structured with 10,000 unit starting stacks, (15) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.
Promotions: 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.
There are also two "new" promotions additions to speak of. There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!! This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.
Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).
11:00am - $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD) Flight 1C
- 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
3:00pm - $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD) 3 Seats GTD
- Players start with 10,000 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 (15) minutes
6:00pm - $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD) Flight 1D
- 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
