Isle Open Event #3 (Day 2): 73rd-81st Places ($320)

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 22 (Blinds 10,000/20,000/20,000)
Total Event #3 Entries: 1,825
Event #3 Players Remaining: 67

The following players have been eliminated from Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) of the 2018 Isle Open, and have cashed for $320:

73. Adam Zeltser (Boca Raton, FL) 
74. Jason Leet (Deerfield Beach, FL) 
75. Alejandro Funes (Miami, FL) 
76. Shlomo Maman (North Miami, FL) 
77. Jonathan Ounjian (Deerfield Beach, FL) 
78. Charles Glover (Palm City, FL) 
79. Fariborz Zojaji (Miami, FL) 
80. Cory Petruny (Lighthouse Point, FL) 
81. Hal Pawluk

Isle Open Event #3 (Day 2): Phil Hui Doubles Before Break, And Now Has Double Average

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 22 (Blinds 10,000/20,000/20,000)
Total Event #3 Entries: 1,825
Event #3 Players Remaining: 75

Phil Hui's check after flopping top set was perfect, and ended up helping him double-up just before break.

About fifteen minutes before break, there would an open in early position at Table 6, with Phil Hui just flatting (with Q♠ Q♥).  He would go to the flop (which was Q♦ 3♠ 2♣), and after action checked to him, he'd decide to check back.  The line ended up working perfectly, as he and his opponent would get it all-in on the turn (6♠), with his adversary drawing dead (Ax Qx).  The dealer counted down Phil's stack, which was 319,000, and just covered his opponent.  Hui is now over 650,000, and peaking for the day, with a stack almost double the average.

Players will be returning from their second break momentarily, with new blinds being posted of 10,000/20,000/20,000.

Phil Hui - 655,000 (32bb)

Isle Open Event #3 (Day 2): 82nd-90th Places ($300)

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 21 (Blinds 8,000/16,000/16,000)
Total Event #3 Entries: 1,825
Event #3 Players Remaining: 81

The following players have been eliminated from Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) of the 2018 Isle Open, and have cashed for $300:

82. Shravan Kulshrestha (Miami, FL) 
83. Carlos Torres (Weston, FL) 
84. Kenneth Bruno (Lake Worth, FL) 
85. Charles Kurland (Tequesta, FL) 
86. Bruce Smith (West Palm Beach, FL) 
87. John Marcu (Boca Raton, FL) 
88. Pedro Palacio (Coconut Creek, FL) 
89. Dennis Tuttle (Coconut Creek, FL) 

Isle Open Event #3 (Day 2): 91st-99th Places ($280)

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 21 (Blinds 8,000/16,000/16,000)
Total Event #3 Entries: 1,825
Event #3 Players Remaining: 89

The following players have been eliminated from Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) of the 2018 Isle Open, and have cashed for $280:

91. Walter Bravo (Walton Beach, FL) 
92. Engjell Rroshi (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) 
93. Jose Carbrerea (Coral Springs, FL) 
94. Elliot Zaydman (Coconut Creek, FL) 
95. Gilles Dalco (Boca Raton, FL) 
96. Bill Oderat (Miami, FL) 
97. Robert Kuznietz (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) 
98. Nancy Bernstein (Delray Beach, FL) 
99. James Hamburger (Delray Beach, FL) 

Isle Open Event #3 (Day 2): Joshua Beckley Is The Boss Now, Leaves Davis With Dust

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 21 (Blinds 8,000/16,000/16,000)
Total Event #3 Entries: 1,825
Event #3 Players Remaining: 89

2016 WSOP Main Event runner-up Joshua Beckley usually takes his time with decisions, but was very deliberate about his course of action against former chip leader Andrew Davis.

With all of the tables in the tournament field, we've been lucky to witness two of the largest pots of the day.  At Table 4, there would be a three-way hand, between Elliot Zaydman, Joshua Beckley, and Andrew Davis.  We approached the hand on the river, with Zaydman already all-in (he was all-in pre-river), with the board reading A♥ A♦ 7♠ 2♦ 6♥.

There was already 500,000 in the pot, and on the river, Davis announced himself all-in.  This is the same Davis who had over 1,000,000 just one level ago, and had Beckley covered.  Now although Joshua was covered, the stack sizes were very similar, causing Beckley to go deep into the tank.  Joshua had close to double average, and wasn't just going to make a decision without thinking things through.  He ended up taking close to five minutes, with the table being very respectful of the amount of time used up, understanding the enormity of the situation.  

Eventually, Joshua would make the call, and turn over 7♦ 7♣ (having flopped a full house).  Davis just stared down at Beckley's hand, making no movement for close to twenty seconds.  There was no slow-roll coming, Andrew was just in shock that his 2♣ 2♥ (turned full house) was beat.  After Beckley's stack was matched by Davis, and the main pot was pushed his way, Joshua claimed the top spot on the Day 2 leaderboard.  

Joshua Beckley - 1,900,000 (118bb)
Andrew Davis - 160,000 (10bb)

Isle Open Event #3 (Day 2): 100th-108th Places ($265)

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 20 (Blinds 6,000/12,000/12,000)
Total Event #3 Entries: 1,825
Event #3 Players Remaining: 99

The following players have been eliminated from Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) of the 2018 Isle Open, and have cashed for $265:

100. Steffen Luen (Margate, FL) 
101. John Young (Greenacres, FL) 
102. Fabios Santos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) 
103. Raymond Rickard (Oakland Park, FL) 
104. Amit Savani (Miami, FL) 
105. Daniel Luckey (Naples, FL) 
106. Aaron Friedman (Boca Raton, FL) 
107. Brian Haines (Southwest Ranches, FL) 
108. Aleksandr Tishchenko (Dania, FL) 

Isle Open Event #3 (Day 2): 109th-117th Places ($245)

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 19 (Blinds 5,000/10,000/10,000)
Total Event #3 Entries: 1,825
Event #3 Players Remaining: 104

The following players have been eliminated from Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) of the 2018 Isle Open, and have cashed for $245:

109. Lawrence Hawkins (Lake Worth, FL) 
110. Michael Tufaro (Naples, FL) 
111. Justin Levy (Boynton Beach, FL) 
112. Tom Gity (Pompano Beach, FL) 
113. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) 
114. Timothy Connor (Rockaway Park, NY) 
115. Igor Korkhin (Aventura, FL) 
116. Yi Ding (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) 
117. Raymond Spinosi (Boca Raton, FL) 

Isle Open Event #3 (Day 2): Andrew David Sends Igor Korkhin To The Rail, In Largest Day 2 Pot Yet

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 19 (Blinds 5,000/10,000/10,000)
Total Event #3 Entries: 1,825
Event #3 Players Remaining: 113

Andrew Davis (Delray Beach, FL) was having a little fun with Igor Korkhin, only using small chips to call wagers, but things got serious on the river.

We just happened to approach Table 3, to witness the largest pot of the afternoon, between Igor Korkhin and Andrew Davis.  Igor had raised from early position (using only orange chips, which are 1,000 denomination), with Davis making the from the cutoff.  Following the Q♣ J♣ 5♠ flop, Korkhin bet out 23,000, once again using just orange chips.  Davis casually made the call, asking Igor, "Should I use only oranges as well?"

The turn then brought the 5♥, with Korkhin pushing forward his remaining two stacks of orange chips, equaling 46,000.  This time, Davis collected his own orange denomination chips, and pushed them forward for the call (getting a little rise out of the rest of the table).  The board completed with the 8♠, and with no more oranges to bet, Igor put out a bet of 45,000 (leaving just over 200,000 behind).  David replied by announcing himself all-in (having Igor covered), which seemed to shock Korkhin, who decided to make the call.

Davis rolled over 10♠ 9♠, having rivered the straight, with Korkhin disgustingly tabling Q♥ Q♦ (having flopped top set).  Davis is now the chip leader in the field, and also the first player to eclipse the 1,000,000 mark.

Andrew Davis - 1,300,000 (103bb)

Isle Open Event #3 (Day 2): 118th-126th Places ($225)

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 18 (Blinds 4,000/8,000/8,000)
Total Event #3 Entries: 1,825
Event #3 Players Remaining: 117

The following players have been eliminated from Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) of the 2018 Isle Open, and have cashed for $225:

118. Crystal Utley (Morganfield, KY)
119. Rafael Ramos (Cape Coral, FL) 
120. Richard Stein (Stuart, FL) 
121. Alexander Thomas (Gainesville, FL) 
122. Michael Cuevas (West Palm Beach, FL) 
123. Elvis Miller (Pompano Beach, FL) 
124. Joseph Gale (Boca Raton, FL) 
125. James Gleason (Boca Raton, FL) 
126. Steve Smith (West Palm Beach, FL) 

Isle Open Event #3 (Day 2): 127th-135th Places ($210)

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 18 (Blinds 4,000/8,000/8,000)
Total Event #3 Entries: 1,825
Event #3 Players Remaining: 119

The following players have been eliminated from Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) of the 2018 Isle Open, and have cashed for $210:

127. Joseph Basso (Port St. Lucie, FL) 
128. Earl Gallegos (West Palm Beach, FL) 
129. Richard Dorfman (Boca Raton, FL) 
130. William Farnan (Jupiter, FL) 
131. Luis Diaz (Miami, FL) 
132. Vincent Simonelli (Juno Beach, FL) 
133. Robert Peoples (Coral Springs, FL) 
134. Vincezo Francavilla (Nobleton, Ontario)
135. Steven Marcozzi (Naples, FL)

Isle Open Event #3 (Day 2): 136th-144th Places ($190)

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 17 (Blinds 3,000/6,000/6,000)
Total Event #3 Entries: 1,825
Event #3 Players Remaining: 125

The following players have been eliminated from Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) of the 2018 Isle Open, and have cashed for $190:

136. Eddy Acosta (Hialeah Gardens, FL) 
137. Nigel Murray (Miramar, FL)
138. Edimar Martinez (Miami, FL) 
139. Matthew Wojciechowski (Lake Worth, FL) 
140. David Brofsky (Boca Raton, FL) 
141. Francklin Michel (Miramar, FL) 
142. Michael Johnson (Miami, FL) 
143. Willie Wiggins (Pembroke Pines, FL) 
144. Francois Gagne (Hillsboro Beach, FL)

Isle Open Event #3 (Day 2): 145th-153rd Places ($175)

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 17 (Blinds 3,000/6,000/6,000)
Total Event #3 Entries: 1,825
Event #3 Players Remaining: 144

The following players have been eliminated from Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) of the 2018 Isle Open, and have cashed for $175:

145. Diane Linke (Boynton Beach, FL) 
146. Eduardo Christ (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
147. Martins Polakovs (Chicago, IL)
148. Arie Ben-Mayor (Parkland, FL)
149. Ira Horowitz (Miami, FL)
150. Robert Transue (North Lauderdale, FL)
151. David Longuil (Moore Haven, FL)
153. Scott Zakheim (Davie, FL)
153. Neil Zonenashvili (Pompano Beach, FL)
153. Jorge Gomez (Miami, FL)

Isle Open Event #3 (Day 2): Event #3 Official In The Money, Trio Out On The Bubble

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 16 (Blinds 2,500/5,000/5,000)
Total Event #3 Entries: 1,825
Event #3 Players Remaining: 153

Francky Dumornay (Miami, FL) said he "knew that hand was going to win," regardless of that fact that he went into the runout as a massive underdog.

The hand-for-hand process for swift...and that's how things are going to be moving forward here on Day 2 (until about 15-20 players remain).  On the fourth hand of the hand-for-hand process, Scott Zakheim was all-in for 43,500, and would be called by Francky Dumonay (Miami, FL).  While two players took their time when thinking about calling as well, they eventually folded their hands, and the cards would be tabled:

Zakheim: A♦ 10♣

Dumornay: 10♥ 9♥

Runout: 9♦ 5♠ 4♠ 9♣ 2♠

While Scott thought he was going to be in rough shape, he actually held a very commanding lead, once the cards found their backs.  Francky, who came into the day third in chips, was fortunate to steal away the lead (with a nine on the flop).  Scott would be drawing dead on the turn, but two other players would be eliminated on the very same hand, meaning the trio would split 152nd and 153rd places evenly.

Everyone in the remaining field is guarantee at least $175, but all eyes are on a handful of big numbers at the final table.

Isle Open Event #3 (Day 2): Zonenashvili Not Only In Position For Deep Run, But Earns Free Entry Into $1,500 NLH Isle Open Main Event

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 16 (Blinds 2,500/5,000/5,000)
Total Event #3 Entries: 1,825
Event #3 Players Remaining: 154

Michael Zonenashvili (Pompano Beach, FL) returned this afternoon as the overall chip leader, and while he may have dipped a little, his stack is still enough to ride the wave towards a deep run.

There were two players to win "chip lead bonuses" from this tournament, Marcin Plewinski (who bagged 508,000), and Michael Zonenashvili (who bagged 683,500).  Zonensahvili, a local player from Pompano Beach, has just one recorded result on his Hendon Mob resume.  Way back in 2012, Michael reached the final two tables of a $330 No Limit Hold'em event, ran during the Battles At The Beach.  His 18th place finish would see a return of $2,214, which would be eclipsed today, if Michael was to finish better than 8th place.

Michael Zonenashvili - 575,000 (115bb)

Isle Open Event #3 (Day 2): The Room Is Buzzing, As Day 2 Of Event #3 Is Officially Underway!!!

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 15 (Blinds 2,000/4,000/4,000)
Total Event #3 Entries: 1,825
Event #3 Players Remaining: 188

After seven days...and fourteen opening flights, we have finally reached Day 2 of Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD).  The tournament, which exceeded everyone's expectations, now sees (188) players ready to play down to a winner.  The first hand of the day was dealt moments ago, with everyone's focus on the number (153), as that is how players will reach the money.  Live coverage will be bringing follows updates throughout the day, including official "real time" results, after the money bubble has burst.

Monday, October 15th: Monday's Action Headlined By Day 2 Of Event #3, As (188) Players Return, All Looking To Grab The $22,545 First Place Prize

ICYMI: Yesterday's final pair of Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) helped make this tournament one of the most special to ever have been hosted at the Isle Poker Room.  As expected, the final pair of Event #3 flights attracted the largest numbers, totaling a combined (412) entries.  Flight 1M had (183) entries at registration's close (with 18 players bagging), with Marcin Plewinski bagging the chip lead (508,000), which put himself in the second overall spot (and eventually won him the chip lead bonus).  Flight 1N then followed with (229) entries, of which (25) players bagged chips, led by Joseph Duchman (320,500).

The final numbers for Event #3 saw a total of (1,825) entries, and an official prize pool of $136,875.  There will be (191) players returning for action this afternoon, of which (153) will reach the money, with all eyes on the $22,520 first place prize.  Action resumes at 12:00pm this afternoon, with live blogged coverage brining you all of the updates throughout the day.

Tournaments: The day's tournament schedule begins at 12:00pm, with (191) players returning for Day 2 of Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD).  As mentioned above, (153) players will be reaching the money, with the day scheduled to play down to a winner.  There is no change in structure, as levels will last (25) minutes long the rest of the tournament (and players returning to their respective chip counts).  

As Event #3 is playing out, there is a satellite for Event #6 at 3:00pm.  The $90 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into Event #6 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) guarantees three seats, and will surely attract a nice sized field.

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.

12:00pm - 2018 Isle Open | Event #3 | $100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Day 2

- Players start with 16,000 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 (25) minutes

3:00pm - 2018 Isle Open | $90 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into Event #6 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD)

Isle Open Event #3 (Day 2): Official Event #3 Payouts, $22,520 Up Top

2018 Isle Open | Event #3
$100 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 15 (Blinds 2,000/4,000/4,000)
Total Event #3 Entries: 1,825
Event #3 Players Remaining: 188