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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Money Leaderboard Winners!

Now that the Detox Poker Series is complete, we are happy to announce the winners of the money leader board, and we have shown their total money won below.  As well as the prizes listed, each winner will receive a bottle of vodka courtesy of Belvedere Vodka.  WPT Invitational Seat courtesy of Commerce Casino.

1. James Wheatley - $42,731 - WPT Invitational Seat
2. Bryan Watkins - $32,994 - Bottle Service at Vanity (valued at $400)
3. Joe Tehan - $31,943 - 2 Night Stay in HRH suite (valued at $300)
4. John Kim - $25,461 - Hard Rock Weekday Cabana (valued at $200)
5. Bona Sar - $23,089 - Dinner for Two at Rare 120 ($175)
6. George Meyer - $20,808 - Reliquary Spa Gift Certificate ($150)
7. Richard Ziskind - $17,317 - Dinner for Two at Ago ($125)
8. Richard Watwood - $15,065 - 2 Santana Concert Tickets ($110)
9. Ari Engel - $14,000 - Dinner for Two at Johnny Smalls ($75)
10. Samuel Bensinger - $10,500 - Dinner for Two at Pink Taco ($50)

*If you're one of these 10 players, please ask for Troy Evans in the Hard Rock Poker Lounge during daytime hours to collect your prize.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Main Event: Marco Dances With Bona Sar

Marco from QuadJacks.com spoke to Bona Sar shortly after his bust out in 4th place of the Main Event, and Bona showed Marco what he did when the money bubble burst.



Watch the video on QuadJacks.com

Detox Poker Series: James Wheatley Wins Main Event & Overall Leaderboard


When play got down to heads-up, there were several discussions between Brian Watkins and James Wheatley about a deal, but before they could make one, it all ended very quickly. Wheatley limped from the button with [4c][6s] and Watson checked, bringing them to a flop of [6d][8s][8h]. Watson checked, Wheatley bet 150,000 and Watson called, with the turn coming down with the [8d]. Watson moved all-in and Wheatley though it over for a minute or so, eventually calling. Watson had just [Jh][9d], and the river brought no help, securing both the title and the player of the series award for Wheatley.

It was his second title this series, having won the 7-Game Event earlier. He picked up $38,111 after the deal, while Watson walked away with $32,994 for his second place finish.

That's all for us here at the Detox Poker Series. For Matt Savage, Rob, Jay, and the entire staff, thank you for following us here on the blog and we hope you'll stay tuned as there's another Savage Tournament right around the corner.

There will be one more update, as Marco from QuadJacks.com chatted with James Wheatley shortly after his victory.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Main Event Final Table: Kim, Sar, Meyer Out, Wheatley Leaderboard Winner

In less than two orbits since the deal was made, three players have hit the rail, and are paid out as follows:

3rd: John Kim - $25,461
4th: Bona Sar - $18,039
5th: George Meyer - $20,808

James Wheatley and Brian Watkin are heads-up for the title, playing for $7,000 and $3,000 additional prizes. Wheatley, by nature of his win in the 7-Game Event earlier in the series, has won the overall money leaderboard and has secured himself a seat into the WPT Invitational tournament at the Commerce Casino.

Main Event Final Table: Al Carmosino finishes 6th, Players Make a Deal

Al Carmosino of Aruada, Colorado was our 6th place finisher, collecting $9,030. After his elimination, players had a lengthy discussion about a deal, and eventually did so based on their chip stacks at the time, as follows:

James Wheatley - $31,118
Bona Sar - $18,039
John Kim - $25,461
Bryan Watkin - $29,994
George Meyer - $20,808

1st place will receive an additional $7,000, and 2nd will receive an additional $3,000. They are still playing at 20,000/40,000/5,000.

Main Event Final Table: Internet Back, About to Return from Dinner

Our internet went out for more than an hour, cutting off the stream and preventing us from updating. It just came back, and coincidentally players are about to come back from dinner break.

They will be playing at 20,000/40,000/5,000, and the average stack is 731,667.

Julian Herbrecht out in 7th

Julian Herbrecht moved all in for just over 100,000 from the button and was called by Al Carmosino with [Qd][Tc] in the big blind. He had [9s][7s], and the flop was a good one when for Herbrecht when it came down [7c][6d][6h] but the turn [Tc] put him behind with one card to go. The [5c] was no help, and Herbrecht, of Grenoble,France, was sent home in 7th place for $7,220.

Money Leaderboard Update, Final Table Back From Break

The Detox Poker Series money leaderboard contest is awarding prizes for the top ten money accumulators during the entire series, as follows:

1st: Entry into the WPT Invitational
2nd: Friday Night Vanity Bottle Service for 3 (Valued at $400)
3rd: 2 Night Stay in HRH Suite (Valued at $300)
4th: Hard Rock Cabana (Valued at $200)
5th: Dinner for 2 at Rare 120 ($175)
6th: Reliquary Spa Gift Certificate ($150)
7th: Dinner for 2 at Ago ($125)
8th: 2 Santana Concert Tickets ($110)
9th: Dinner for 2 at Johnny Smalls ($75)
10th: Dinner for 2 at Pink Taco ($50)

Either 5 or 6 of the remaining 7 will qualify for this list, depending on their finish & previous cashes. James Wheatley ($4,620 in previous cashes) and Bona Sar ($5,050 in previous cashes) are in the best position of those currently at the final table.

Joe Tehan, Richard Ziscino, Richard Watwood and Ari Engel have locked up spots in the top ten, though their spot will depend on the finishes of these final 7 players.

Players are back from break and are playing 12,000/24,000/4,000. After this level they are going to take a dinner break.

Main Event Final Table: Ylon Schwartz Out in 9th, Stefen Starner in 8th

We just had our first two eliminations of the final table. Former WSOP Main Event final tabler Ylon Schwartz was the first to go, finishing in 9th place for $3,610.

Stefen Sarner was the next to head out the door, as one of the former chip leaders could not gain much traction today, and heads out in 8th place for $5,420.

Blinds are currently 10,000/20,000/3,000, and players are about to go on break. The average stack is 618,571.

Main Event Day 2: Down to 9 Players; Romanik, Yeh, Chin Eliminated

These three players just missed out on the final table, and earned $2,700:

10th: Jason Romanik, Las Vegas, Nevada
11th: David Chin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
12th: Anthony Yeh, Las Vegas, Nevada

Blinds are now 8,000/16,000/2,000.

Main Event Day 2: 12 Left, Smith, Brandenburg, Sherry Out as Well

12 players are left, as three more eliminations have occurred, including the last woman in the field. Each of these players earned $2,200:

13th: Joe Brandenburg, Portland, Oregon
14th: Richard Smith, Manhattan Beach, California
15th: Jennifer Sherry, Las Vegas, Nevada

The next three players to go out will earn $2,700.

Main Event Day 2: 15 Left, Loh, Mattingsley, Villarino Out

We have just 15 players left in this event, as three players have been eliminated thus far today:

16th: Lanston Loh, Henderson, Nevada
17th: Getty Mattingsley, San Antonio, Texas
18th: Venerardo Villarino, Las Vegas, Nevada

Blinds are at 5,000/10,000/1,000 for the next 15 minutes, then will jump to 6,000/12,000/2,000.

Main Event Day 2: Final 18 Underway, Streaming Live

The cards are in the air on Day 2 of the Detox Poker Series Main Event, as the final 18 players vie for the $60,000 first place prize.

Blinds are 4,000/8,000/1,000 and the average stack is 240,556.

Tune into the live stream at the top of the page to watch all of the action.

YouTube video: Detox Poker Series Main Event: Stefan Starnex Eliminates Mitchel Heider Day 1B

Stefan Starnex Eliminates Mitchel Heider on the final table bubble on Day 1B of the Detox Poker Series at the Hard Rock.

Click here to view the video in HD

EVENT 14 $550 NO LIMIT HOLD'EM DAY 1 RESULTS

ENTRIES 433 PRIZE POOL $216,500
PLACE NAME, HOMETOWN CHIP COUNT Tbl Seat
1 Alexander Garmosimo, Awada, CO(B) 511,000 14 2
2 Stefen Starnex, Las Vegas, NV(B) 441,000 21 5
3 James Wheatley, Harrisonburg, VA(A) 416,000 14 7
4 Richard Smith, Manhattan Beach, CA(B) 407,000 21 4
5 Getty Mattingsley, San Antonio, TX(A) 354,000 21 2
6 Joe Brandenburg, Portland, OR(A) 267,000 14 9
7 Bryan Watkin, San Francisco, CA(A) 254,000 21 3
8 Lanston Loh, Henderson, NV(B) 221,000 21 1
9 Anthony Yeh, Las Vegas, NV(A) 208,000 14 4
10 Bona Sar, Las Vegas, NV(A) 195,000 21 6
11 Julien Herbrecht, Grenoble(B) 193,000 21 9
12 Jason Romanik, Las Vegas, NV(B) 172,000 14 6
13 John Kim, Las Vegas, NV(B) 170,000 21 7
14 Jennifer Sherry, Las Vegas, NV(A) 163,000 14 5
15 George Meyer, Las Vegas, NV(A) 144,000 14 3
16 Venerando Villarino, Las Vegas, NV(B) 98,000 14 8
17 David Chin, Milwaukee, WI(A) 88,000 14 1
18 Ylon Schwartz, Austin, TX(B) 73,000 21 8
19 David McBrien, Queensland, Australia(A) $1,200
20 Jesse Hollander, Las Vegas, NV(A) $1,200
21 Jeffrey White, Lockport, NY(A) $1,200
22 Farshid Barghisavar, Las Vegas, NV(A) $1,200
23 Chris Griswold, Las Vegas, NV(A) $1,200
24 Ky Skyles, Las Vegas, NV(A) $1,200
25 Ken Jacobs, Parker, CO(A) $1,200
26 William Croft, Henderson, NV(A) $1,200
27 Alexander Andrevich, St. Petersburg, Rus.(A) $1,200
28 Mitchel Heiderx, Henderson, NV(B) $1,200
29 Alex Outhred, Las Vegas, NV(B) $1,200
30 David Tuthill, St. Petersburg, FL(B) $1,200
31 Ramsey Mezy, Las Vegas, NV(B) $1,200
32 Vance Essak, Las Vegas, NV(B) $1,200
33 Salvatore DiCarlo, Las Vegas, NV(B) $1,200
34 Larry Berg, Las Vegas, NV(B) $1,200
35 Michael Kabilio, Las Vegas, NV(B) $1,200
36 Eric James Block, Las Vegas, NV(B) $1,200
37 John Brewer, Edmond, OK(A) $800
38 Samir Husaynue, West Bloomfield, MI(A) $800
39 Robert Brown, Las Vegas, NV(A) $800
40 Ramsey Mezy, Las Vegas, NV(A) $800
41 Reid Cain, Las Vegas, NV(A) $800
42 Jason Stern, San Jose, CA(A) $800
43 Matthew Reed, Tiffin, IA(A) $800
44 David Bannister, Santa Rosa, CA(A) $800
45 Kim Frederikson, Las Vegas, NV(A) $800
46 David Chicotsky, Fort Worth, TX(B) $800
47 Daniel Wojcik, Newark, NJ(B) $800
48 Chris Griswold, Las Vegas, NV(B) $800
49 Rob Gracie, Las Vegas, NV $800
50 Jamie Cooper, Las Vegas, NV(B) $800
51 Jeffrey Sluzinski, Las Vegas, NV(B) $800
52 Daryl Akutagawa, Pasadena, CA(B) $800
53 Kevin Zhang, Las Vegas, NV(B) $800
54 Keith Rischie, Henderson, NV(B) $800
( ) indicates which Day 1 the player played
1st Place $60,030 7th Place $7,220
2nd Place $32,060 8th Place $5,420
3rd Place $18,050 9th Place $3,610
4th Place $14,440 10th-12th Place $2,700
5th Place $10,840 13th-15th Place $2,200
6th Place $9,030 16th-18th Place $1,700
Play resumes at Level 16, 1,000 Ante, 4,000-8,000 Blinds with 34:04 Remaining

$200,000 Guaranteed Main Event - Final 18 Set For Sunday; Heider Bubbles

It's never fun to be the bubble boy, but especially the way it happened for Mitchel Heider of Henderson, Nevada. He was ahead preflop, fell behind on the flop, regained the lead on the turn, and lost it on the river. The hand will be posted shortly here on DetoxPoker.com. Stay tuned for that & final chip counts & seating assignments for Sunday Afternoon.

Tune in at 3pm for all of the action, streamed live.

Main Event Day 1B - Alex Outhred Eliminated in 11th

After losing most of his chips in a coinflip with pocket sevens against [Ah][8h], he got the remainder of them in on another flip, with [Ad][Kd] against pocket fours, but the board provided him no relief.

He will receive $1,200 for his finish.

Blinds are 4,000/8,000/1,000, and we have combined to one 10-handed final table. There will be one more player eliminated tonight and then play will be over for the night.

Main Event Day 1B - David Tuthill Out in 12th Place

David Tuthill three-bet his opponent from the button preflop with ace-seven, and his opponent in the cutoff called. The flop came king-high, and Tuthill moved all-in after his opponent checked, eventually calling with king-queen. There was no ace for Tuthill, of St. Petersburg, Florida, and he finished 12th for $1,200.

Blinds are now 4,000/8,000/1,000, with an average stack of 207,275.

Main Event Day 1B - 12 Left; Mezy, Essak, Dicarlo, Berg Out

We are now down to 12 players, being played six-handed at each table. When we get down to 10 we will combine to one table and eliminate one more player to get down to nine.

The following players each made $1,200:

13th: Ramsey Mezy, Las Vegas, Nevada
14th: Vance Essak, Las Vegas, Nevada
15th: Salvatore Dicarlo, Las Vegas, Nevada
16th: Lawrence Berg, Las Vegas, Nevada

Ramsey Mezy joins Chris Griswold in cashing in this event twice, with a final table eluding each of them.

16 Left; Kabilio, Block Eliminated, Players on Break

We are now down to just 16 players. Each of these players earned $1,200:

17th: Michael Kabilio, Las Vegas, Nevada
18th: Eric Block, Las Vegas, Nevada

Players just went on break. When they return they will be playing 3,000/6,000/1,000. The average stack is 142,500.

Main Event Day 1B - 18 Left; Cooper, Gracie, Griswold, Wojcik, Maven Hit the Rail

We are now down to 18 players and two tables. Each of these players earned $800:

19th: David "The Maven" , Fort Worth, Texas
20th: Daniel Wojcik, Newark, New Jersey
21st: Chris Griswold, Las Vegas, Nevada
22nd: Rob Gracie, Las Vegas, Nevada
23rd: Jamie Cooper, Las Vegas, Nevada

Griswold is the only player to cash on both Day 1A and Day 1B. Everyone else from here on out is guaranteed $1,200. They are now playing 2,500/5,000/500 and the average stack is 126,667.

Main Event Day 1B - 23 Left; Rische, Zhang, Akutagawa, Sluzinksi Hit the Rail

We've had four eliminations since the bubble burst. Each of these players will receive $800:

24th: Jeff Sluzinksi, Las Vegas, Nevada
25th: Daryl Akutagawa, Pasadena, California
26th: Kevin Zhang, Las Vegas, Nevada
27th: Keith Rische, Henderson, Nevada

Main Event Day 1B - Bubble has Burst, Outhred Causes Technical Difficulties

The bubble was finally burst when a player moved all-in for 8,500 with [Ad][Jd] and was called by Ylon Schwartz in the big blind with [Ac][3d]. A three on the flop gave Schwartz the pot and 26 new friends.

We would have video coverage of this hand, but Alex Outhred bumped our monopod and disrupted the coverage, so you have him to blame.

(Full disclosure, he was very apologetic about the incident, and he couldn't be a nicer guy).

Main Event Day 1B: On the Bubble

We are down to 28 players, and the bubble has lasted at least 10 hands thus far.

Main Event Day 1B - On Break, 30 Left, Introducing 5K Chips

The final 30 players are on break as the 100 chips are raced off. A new 5,000 chip is also being introduced into play.

When they come back from break they will be playing 1,500/3,000/500.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Main Event Day 1B - Still Streaming Live

Don't forget that you can watch action live from the Hard Rock Poker Lounge as the remaining 31 players fight to get down to nine.

Now on the featured table are former November Nine member Ylon Schwartz and Rob Gracie, ace photographer of all things poker.

Main Event Day 1B - 36 Players Left, 9 Away from the Money

We recently broke another table and just 36 players are left on Day 1B. Among those still in contention are Ylon Schwartz, David "the Maven" Chicotsky, Alex Outhred, David Tuthill, and Rob Gracie, trying things out on the other side of the lens.

When we lose those last nine players, we will redraw seats for the final three tables.

Blinds are now 1,000/2,000/300, and the average stack is 63,333.

Main Event Day 1B - Down to 45 Players

We are down to just five tables and 45 players here on Day 2. We are just 18 spots away from the money.

Blinds are 600/1,200/200, with an average of 50,667.

Main Event Day 1B - Back From Dinner, Moving Quickly

In just more than a level since the dinner break, we've lost nearly a quarter of the field as 53 of the 70 who survived to that point are still alive and kicking.

They're currently playing at 500/1000/100, and the average stack is 43,019.

Marco of QuadJacks Blogs on... Matt Savage


Marco, the on-camera personality from QuadJacks.com has an ode to Matt Savage in blog form. Check it out here

Main Event Day 1B - Notables Still in the Field


Top (L to R) Kristy Arnett, Rob Gracie, Alex Outhred. Bottom (L to R) David "The Maven" Chicotsky, Amanda "Mandy B" Baker, Dan Michalski


We took a couple of shots of some of the recognizable faces still in the field just before the break. Enjoy!

Main Event Day 1B - Dinner Break, 70 Left

Players have just left for their one hour dinner break. There are 70 players left on 8 tables, as all tables are playing 9-handed.

When they return they will be playing at 400/800/100. The average stack is 31,687.

Play will resume just before 8 pm PT.

Main Event Day 1B - Halfway Through the Field

105 of the 228 players who started play today have made it to the second break, which has just started. The average stack is 21,714. When players return from the break, they will be playing at 250/500/50.

$200,000 Guaranteed Main Event Day 1B: Complete Prize Pool Information

We had a total of 228 players register on Day 1B, to bring the total field for this event to 433 with an overall prize pool of $216,500. As was the case yesterday, the top 27 finishers today will get paid, with 19th-27th receiving $800 and 10th-18th getting $1,200.

For the lucky nine who will join the nine who survived Day 1A, the payouts will be as follows:

1st: $60,030
2nd: $32,060
3rd: $18,050
4th: $14,440
5th: $10,840
6th: $9,030
7th: $7,220
8th: $5,420
9th: $3,610
10th-12th: $2,700
13th-15th: $2,200
16th-18th: $1,700

There are 170 players remaining on Day 1B, with blinds of 150/300/25 and an average stack of 13,412.

$200,000 Guaranteed Main Event Day 1B: Now Streaming Live

We just fired up our live streaming video of our featured table, so click the link at the top of the home page to watch some of the Day 1B Action.

$200,000 Guaranteed Main Event Day 1B: Over 200 players, Guarantee Eclipsed

With 202 players registered for today's event, as well as 205 from Day 1A, the $200,000 guaranteed prize pool has officially been eclipsed.

Registration is still open until 3:15 pm today, so if you still have the opportunity to, come on down and take your shot, as winning this tournament will be worth over $60,000.

We just started Level 2, with blinds of 50/100.

YouTube video: Detox Poker Series Main Event Day 1A: Final Hand

On the final hand of play on Day 1A, Anthony Yeh is at it again as he busts the final table, just as he had bust the money bubble earlier on on Day 1A.

Click here to view the video in HD

EVENT #14 $550 NO LIMIT HOLD'EM DAY 1A RESULTS

ENTRIES 205 TOTAL PRIZE POOL $102,500
PLACE NAME/HOMETOWN CHIP COUNT/PRIZE
1 James Wheatley, Harrisonburg, VA 416,000
2 Getty Mattingsley, San Antonio, TX 354,000
3 Joe Brandenburg, Portland, OR 267,000
4 Bryan Watkin, San Francisco, CA 254,000
5 Anthony Yeh, Las Vegas, NV 208,000
6 Bona Sar, Las Vegas, NV 195,000
7 Jennifer Sherry, Las Vegas, NV 163,000
8 George Meyer, Las Vegas, NV 144,000
9 David Chin, Milwaukee, WI 88,000
10 David McBrien, Queensland, Australia $1,200
11 Jesse Hollander, Las Vegas, NV $1,200
12 Jeffrey White, Lockport, NY $1,200
13 Farshid Barghisavar, Las Vegas, NV $1,200
14 Chris Criswold, Las Vegas, NV $1,200
15 Ky Skyles, Las Vegas, NV $1,200
16 Ken Jacobs, Parker, CO $1,200
17 William Croft, Henderson, NV $1,200
18 Alexander Andrevich, St. Petersburg, Russia $1,200
19 John Brewer, Edmond, OK $800
20 Samir Husaynue, West Bloomfield, MI $800
21 Robert Brown, Las Vegas, NV $800
22 Ramsey Mezy, Las Vegas, NV $800
23 Reid Cain, Las Vegas, NV $800
24 Jason Stern, San Jose, CA $800
25 Matthew Reed, Tiffin, IA $800
26 David Bannister, Santa Rosa, CA $800
27 Kim Frederikson, Las Vegas, NV $800
Seat Draw will be announced at the conclusion of Day 1B. Check out www.DETOXPOKER.com for Details
Day 1A ended with a 1,000 Ante, 4,000-8,000 Blinds with 34:04 Remaining

Main Event Day 1A - Final 9 Set; Hollander Out in 11th, McBrien Out in 10th

We had no necessity for a ten-handed final table, because after the elimination of Jesse Hollander in 11th, a simultaneous hand had Joe Brandenburg raising in early position, with David McBrien moving all-in on a short stack in the cutoff.

Anthony Yeh, the man who busted the money bubble, was at it again, as he moved all-in over the top from the blinds, sending Brandenburg deep into the tank, from which he eventually emerged with a fold of pocket queens. He was right, as Yeh had pocket aces, and McBrien could only muster pocket sevens. There was no help from the board, and so Yeh busted both the money bubble and the final nine bubble on Day 1A.

Hollander, of Las Vegas, and McBrien of Queensland, Australia each received $1,200 for their efforts.

Chip counts for the final nine are forthcoming, and we have a couple of repeat final tablists in James Wheatley and Bona Sar, who have each had very successful series' at Detox. Getty Mattingsley is also one of the nine.

Main Event Day 1A - Farshid Barghisavar Out in 13th, Jeff White Out in 12th

Farshid Barghisavar of Las Vegas, Nevada was our 13th place finisher, and Jeffrey White of Lockport, NY was right behind him in 12th.

With one more elimination we will be down to an unofficial final table of 10, with nine of those players moving on to play on Sunday.

Main Event Day 1A - Chris Griswold Out in 14th, Blinds are Up

Chris Griswold was very close to an incredible birthday present, but his fun was spoiled just five spots from the final nine on Day 1A.

He was involved in a coinflip situation with pocket tens against ace-queen offsuit, and the board was all safe cards for Griswold until the cruel queen hit the river, sending him home in 14th place.

We'd like to send our condolonces, and Happy Birthday, Chris!

The players just returned from a short break to blinds of 3,000/6,000/1,000. The average stack is now 157,692.

Main Event Day 1A - Ky Skyles Eliminated in 15th Place

Ky Skyles was our 15th place finisher on Day 1A.

Main Event Day 1A - Kenneth Jacobs Eliminated in 16th

Kenneth Jacobs of Parker, Colorado was just eliminated in 16th place for $1,200.

Main Event Day 1A - William Croft Out in 17th, Blinds are Up

William Croft of Henderson, Nevada just went out in 17th place.

Blinds are now 2,500/5,000/500, and the average stack is 128,125.

Main Event Day 1A - Alexander Andreyevich Eliminated in 18th

It was a race situation for almost all of their chips, as Alexander Andreyevich of St. Petersburg, Russia held [As][Qs] against James Wheatley's [Jc][Jh], all-in preflop. The board ran out [8d][6c][5s][2h][Ts], which was no help to Andreyevich who went out in 18th place for $1,200.

Main Event Day 1A - John Brewer Out in 19th, Blinds Are Up

John Brewer of Edmond, Oklahoma was just eliminated in 19th place, and we are now down to just two tables in play on Day 1A.

The blinds just increased to 2,000/4,000/500, and the average stack is 113,889.

Main Event Day 1A - Samir Husaynue Knocked Out in 20th, 1 Spot from Pay Jump

Samir Husaynue of West Bloomfield, Michigan got all-in on a flop of [9d][8d][3d] with [Qc][Td] but was in trouble against [Ad][9c]. The turn [4c] and the river [7h] changed nothing and Husaynue went home in 20th.

With one more elimination we will get down to two tables and a pay jump to $1,200.

Main Event Day 1A - Robert Brown Eliminated in 21st

Robert Brown of Las Vegas, Nevada was just knocked out in 21st place.

Main Event Day 1A - Ramsey Mezy Out in 22nd

Facing a late position raise, Ramsey Mezy moved all-in with [As][6s] but was dominated when his opponent called with [Ad][Kd]. The board ran out [Qh][4s][3h][8d][Qc] and Mezy, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was out in 22nd.

$200,000 Guaranteed Main Event Day 1A - Reid Cain knocked out in 23rd

Day 1A is over for Reid Cain of Las Vegas, NV in 23rd place.

$200,000 Guaranteed Main Event Day 1A - Jason Stern eliminated in 24th

Jason Stern of San Jose, California could not win a race with ace-king against pocket jacks in a sizable pot that was all-in preflop, and was eliminated in 24th place for $800.

$200,000 Guaranteed Main Event Day 1A - Back from Break, Matthew Reed out in 25th

Players just returned from break, and on the first hand back Matthew Reed of Tiffin, Iowa was eliminated in 25th place.

$200,000 Guaranteed Main Event Day 1A - On Break, 25 Left

Players have left on a 15 minute break. When they come back, they will be at 1,500/3,000/500, and the average stack is 82,000. Two players were eliminated between the bubble being broken and this break, and they are:

26th: David Bannister, Santa Rosa, CA $800
27th: Kim Frederiksen, Las Vegas, NV $800

YouTube video: $200, 000 Guaranteed Main Event Day 1A - Anthony Yeh Bursts the Bubble

Anthony Yeh describes eliminating Steve Hoshi on the bubble of Day 1A of the Detox Poker Series Main Event

Click here to view the video in HD

Friday, August 20, 2010

$200,000 Guaranteed Main Event Day 1A - Bubble Has Burst

We are now officially in the money, thanks to Anthony Yeh. He eliminated Steve Hoshi of San Jose, California, as the two short stacks tangled for almost all of their chips. We spoke to Yeh about the hand, and the video should be up shortly.

Everyone is now guaranteed $800. Blinds are 1,200/2,400/400 and the average stack is just under 76,000.

$200,000 Guaranteed Main Event Day 1A - Down to 36


Players just condensed down to four tables, so with 36 players left we are just nine spots from the money. The blinds are 1,000/2,000/300, and the average stack is 56,944.

Getty Mattingsley appears to be our chip leader at the moment with about 170,000. Players who cash will be guaranteed $800.

$200,000 Guaranteed Main Event Day 1A- Back from Break

The players have returned from the dinner break and cards are back in the air.

Don't forget to watch the live stream that's running, just click the link at the top of the homepage.

$200,000 Guaranteed Main Event Day 1A - Dinner Break

There are 78 players remaining as they head to their dinner break. When they return from break they will be playing 400/800/100 with an average stack of 26,282.

$200,000 Guaranteed Main Event Day 1A - Down to 90

We are now down to just 90 players on Day 1A. All tables are now 9-handed.

Blinds are 300/600/75 and the average stack is 24,405.

Last Chance Mega Satellite at 7pm

There will be a last chance mega satellite to Day 1B of the Main Event at 7 pm. Featuring a $140 buy-in, 1 in 5 players will receive a seat for tomorrow.

Head on down and take your shot, as first prize in the Main Event will be over $60,000!

$200,000 Guaranteed Main Event Day 1A- Break Update

We have nearly cut the Day 1A field in half as 105 of the 205 who started play today are still in contention. The blinds are now 250/500/50 and the average stack is 19,524.

In unrelated news, if anyone is looking for a capable (if slightly narcoleptic) blogger, please send an e-mail to tim.fiorvanti@gmail.com as my current position may be in some jeopardy.

Stay tuned for any and all updates.

Technical Difficulty Revealed


We apologize for the lack of updates for Day 1A of the Detox $550 Main Event. We have had technical difficulties, but we have just discovered what the problem was (see picture). Timtern is now rested we will keep us up to date on any late-breaking action. Stay tuned!

$200,000 Guaranteed Main Event Day 1A Final Numbers.

There were 205 players who signed up for Day 1A. 27 places will be paid, with the final nine coming back on Sunday. Those finishing from 27th through 19th will receive $800, while those finishing from 18th through 10th will collect $1,200.

There are 165 players left, and they are playing at 100/200/25.

$200,000 Guaranteed Main Event Day 1A Now Streaming Live

Click the link at the top of the homepage to see and hear live streaming action from Day 1A of the Detox Poker Series Main Event.

$200,000 Guaranteed Main Event Day 1A Underway (192 @ Counting)

192 players and counting on Day 1A of the Detox Poker Series Main Event. There is still plenty of time to register, as it will be open until the end of the first break at 3:15 pm.

The prize pool is guaranteed to be at least $200,000, with a first prize of over $60,000!

If today's no good for you, there's always Day 1B on Saturday.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Eugene Castro Wins Event #12 $350 NLHE


Tournament Director Matt Savage & Eugene Castro.

When Dominic Ricciardi went out in third place, Eugene Castro and Matthew Klein agreed to an even chop of the remaining money, and by nature of his slight chip lead, Castro took the championship and the trophy. Here are the official results:

1st: Eugene Castro $2,850
2nd: Matthew Klein $2,850
3rd: Dominic Ricciardi $1,800
4th: Ken Kinoshita $1,800
5th: Kenneth Pirok $1,800
6th: Christopher Walker $1,800
7th: Kevin Luscala $1,800

Event #11 $350 NLHE - Back From Break, 4-handed

Players just returned from break, they are now down to four-handed play and are at 800/1600/200. The average stack is 81,250.

Bodog Ari Discusses a Key Hand from the $50,000 Guaranteed

We caught up to Ari during a break and talked to him about a strange hand that got him a lot of chips late in the tournament.

Event #11 $350 NLHE - Lets Make a Deal, Now Streaming Live

There are seven players remaining and they decided to chop it up so that each player will receive $1,900, with second getting $2,700 and first getting $3,200 and the trophy.

The table is now streaming live on the page.

"Bodog" Ari Engel Wins Event #10 $50,000 Guaranteed



On the very next hand Bessinger got his remaining chips in with [2s][7s] against Engel's [Kh][8s], with the board running [Jd][9s][8c][2d][9h] giving Ari the pot and the title, along with the $16,000 first prize.


The Final Hand
Official Results:

1st: "Bodog Ari" Engel $16,000
2nd: Sam Bessinger $8,500
3rd: Amir Aharanov $5,500
4th: Bona Sar $4,000
5th: David Tuthill $3,250
6th: Jason Michael $2,450
7th: Christopher Lindh $1,950
8th: Steven Fredricks $1,450
9th: Warren Fraleigh $1,050

Event #11 $50,000 Guaranteed - Down to Heads-Up, Ari Wins Almost All of the Chips w/ Aces vs. Kings

They are down to heads-up play in this one, with "Bodog" Ari taking on Sam Bessinger. Bessinger held a significant chip advantage but Ari has pulled it back to even.

Just before this post was to go up, they played a pot for almost all of the chips in play with Ari holding pocket aces against Bessinger's pocket kings with all of the money going in on a flop with all baby cards.

Updated Results

3rd: Amir Aharanov $5,500
4th: Bona Sar $4,000
5th: David Tuthill $
6th: Jason Michael $2,450
7th: Christopher Lindh $1,950
8th: Steven Fredricks $1,450
9th: Warren Fraleigh $1,050

Event #12 $350 NLHE - Down to 9, Payout Information

Event 12 is on its dinner break with about 15 minutes to go before they return. They reached the final nine, and five spots will be paid, as follows:

1st: $6,615
2nd: $3,675
3rd: $2,205
4th: $1,470
5th: $735

When they come back it will be 400/800/100 with an average stack of 27,222.

$50,000 Guarantee NLHE Update - Down to 3-handed

Just three players remain, including "Bodog" Ari who appears to hold the chip lead.

Event #10 $50,000 Guaranteed - Moving Fast, 5 left

In less than a level of play, we've eliminated almost half of the field as nine has shrunk to just five.

The first three eliminations were pretty average hands, with one suck out, but the elimination of Jason Michael in sixth place was a very interesting situation, and we hope to hope to talk to Ari, who eliminated him, on the next break.

Here are the results so far:
6th: Jason Michael $2,450
7th: Christopher Lindh $1,950
8th: Steven Fredricks $1,450
9th: Warren Fraleigh $1,050

Event #10 - $50,000 Guaranteed $230 NLHE w/ 1 Rebuy - Final Table Broadcast About to Go Live

The nine remaining players are about to take their seats and play out the final table. Here's how they stand to start the day:

1 Amir Aharonov, Sandy, UT - 180,800
2 Alan Gogel, Las Vegas, NV - 172,100
3 Sam "Homeless" Bessinger, Miami, FL - 129,700
4 Bona Sar, Las Vegas, NV - 85,500
5 Jason Eldridge, Chattanooga, TN - 81,400
6 David Tuthill, St. Petersburg, FL - 47,500
7 Chris Lindh, Brooklyn, NY - 43,000
8 Steve Frederick, Las Vegas, NV - 38,700
9 Warren Fraleigh, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - 26,400

The live stream is about to start, so click the link at the top of the page to watch all of the final table action.

Two Mega Satellites Tonight @ 5pm and 9 pm with 5 seats added

$550 a bit to steep for you? How about $140? That's all it will take to enter a mega satellite tonight, as 1 in 5 players will win themselves a seat into the main event. The Hard Rock has added 5 additional seats to each satellite, and with value like that, how can you not play one?

Event #12 - $350 NLHE - Registration Still Open

The final tournament before this weekend's Main Event is underway but registration is still open until 3:15 PM. One more chance to polish up your game before the $200,000 guarantee, so come on down to the Hard Rock and get into the action.

Lev Serzhenko Wins Event #11 Pokerati Half NLHE / Half PLO


Tournament Director Matt Savage, champion Lev Serzhenko and 2nd place finisher Dan Michalski

Lev Serzhenko had Dan Michalski by more than 4-1 when the final hand went down. They got all-in on an [Ad][Jd][Th] board, Michalski holding [Ac][4d] against Serzhenko's [8h][9h]. The turn brought more outs with the [9c] and the river was a heartbreaker for Michalski with the [9s] giving Serzhenko trip nines and the title.

Official Results:
1st: Lev Serzhenko $5,184
2nd: Dan Michalski $2,880
3rd: Darryl Dauenhauer $1,728
4th: Adam Altwies $1,152
5th: Carol Kline $576


Dan Michalski presents Lev Serzhenko with the championship sash


Tournament Director Matt Savage & Champion Lev Serzhenko

Event #11 Pokerati Half NLHE/Half PLO Down to Heads-Up

With the elimination of Darryl Dauenhauer in third place, Pokerati.com's Dan Michalski is now heads-up for the crown in his own tournament.

They are currently playing at 1,200/2,400 with about 10 minutes before their next scheduled break.







Event #11 Pokerati Half NLHE/Half PLO In the Money

This tournament is now in the money as just five players remain.

EVENT #10 $230 NO LIMIT HOLD'EM with (1) REBUY DAY ONE RESULTS

ENTRIES 122 REBUYS 106 PRIZE POOL $50,000
PLACE NAME/HOMETOWN CHIP COUNT/PRIZE SEAT
1 Amir Sandy, Summerlin, NV 180,800 2
2 Alan Gogel, Las Vegas, NV 172,100 7
3 Sam "Homeless" Bessinger, Miami, FL 129,700 4
4 Bona Sar, Las Vegas, NV 85,500 6
5 Jason Eldridge, Chattanooga, TN 81,400 3
6 David Tuthill, St. Petersburg, FL 47,500 8
7 Chris Lindh, Brooklyn, NY 43,000 9
8 Steve Frederick, Las Vegas, NV 38,700 1
9 Warren Fraleigh, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 26,400 5
10 Vance Essak, Henderson, NV $750
11 Dustin Lytle, Lawton, OK $750
12 Henry Gompf, Oklahoma City, OK $750
13 Joseph Cheong, La Mirada, CA $650
14 Joe Tehan, Las Vegas, NV $650
15 Robert Flowers, Maconb Township, MI $650
16 Jeff Sluzinski, Las Vegas, NV $550
17 Yosuke Imamura, Las Vegas, NV $550
18 Jeremy Jessop, San Antonio, TX $550
Final Table returns at Level 14, 500 Ante, 1,000-2,000 Blinds with 45:45 Remaining
1st Place $16,000
2nd Place $8,500
3rd Place $5,500
4th Place $4,000
5th Place $3,250
6th Place $2,450
7th Place $1,950
8th Place $1,450
9th Place $1,050

Quad Jacks talk to "Bodog" Ari Engel about... Matt Savage

Marco from QuadJacks.com sat down to talk to Ari Engel about the $50,000 guarantee, the Detox Poker Series, and, well, Matt Savage. Watch for the cameo at the end of the video.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Event #10 $50,000 Guaranteed NLHE - Final Table Set

It was another bad beat that brought us down to the final nine. A pre-flop all-in between pocket jacks and [Ad][2d] was won when an ace spiked the turn to eliminate our tenth place finisher, Vance Essak.

Names and chip counts are forthcoming.

Event #10 $50,000 Guaranteed NLHE - Down to 10

2 players, including Dustin Lytle, were eliminated on one hand to bring the field down to 10. Joseph Cheong and Joe Tehan both went out in the play down from 18, but "Bodog" Ari Engel has made the final ten.

We will eliminate one more player and then come back tomorrow to play out the final table. The player who goes out in 10th place will earn $750.

Event #11 Pokerati Half NLH/Half PLO $230 w/ rebuy - On the Bubble

There are just six players remaining in the tournament, so we are on the money bubble.

Event #10 $50,000 Guaranteed NLHE - Bubble Bursts

Simultaneous to the setting of the final table was the bursting of the bubble. It was of course a bad beat as KQ got there against AK to eliminate the 19th place finisher.

Hand for hand play is over & the final two tables are back underway. Everyone is guaranteed $550, and all three previously mentioned notables (Cheong, Tehan & Bodog Ari) are still alive as they quickly approach the final table.

Event #11 Pokerati Half NLH/Half PLO $230 w/ rebuy - Final Table set

Two players were eliminated to get the field down to nine, the official final table. Only five spots are paying, so there's still plenty of poker to be played.

The name on the game, Dan Michalski of Pokerati, is still alive as is Carol Lynn Kline who finished third in the PLO/8 event.

Event #10 $50,000 Guaranteed NLHE - On the Bubble

We are now down to 19 players and hand-for-hand play has begun.

Event #10 $50,000 Guaranteed NLHE $230 w/ Rebuy - Paused for Redraw at 27

The clock was just paused so that the remaining 27 players could redraw seats. 1 player was eliminated on the first hand back, so we are just 8 spots away from being in the money in this tournament. Bodog Ari, Joseph Cheong & Joe Tehan are still in the field.

Event #10 - $50,000 Guaranteed $230 NLHE w/ 1 Rebuy - On Dinner Break

32 of the 122 players still remain headed into the dinner break. 18 spots will be paid.

Event #11 - Pokerati PLO/NLH $230 w/ Rebuy - Final Numbers

31 players entered the half Hold'em, half Omaha event and generated a prize pool totaled $11,520. The payouts are as follows:

1st: $5,184
2nd: $2,880
3rd: $1,728
4th $1,152
5th: $576

21 players are still in contention for this title. Early bustouts include Layne Flack and John Katkin.

Event #11 - Pokerati PLO/NLH $230 w/ Rebuy - About to get Underway

If you want to get your Pot Limit Omaha fix, this is the tournament for you. Featuring a $230 buy-in with one rebuy, there will be a rotation of Pot Limit Omaha and No Limit Hold'em that will change once an orbit.

There are already a couple of big names registered (including Gavin Smith) and yours truly will also take another shot after recovering from a heartbreaking fifth-place finish in the 7-game event. The host of this event is Dan Michalski, owner and operator of Pokerati.com, the source for poker news, rumors and gossip.

The tournament starts at 5 pm but registration will remain open until 7:15 pm, so hurry down to the Hard Rock.

Event #10 - $50,000 Guaranteed $230 NLHE w/ 1 Rebuy Final Numbers

There were 122 players that registered for this tournament and 106 rebuys. The prize pool is $50,000, and 18 players will finish in the money, as follows:

1st - $16,000
2nd - $8,500
3rd - $5,500
4th - $4,000
5th - $3,250
6th - $2,450
7th - $1,950
8th - $1,450
9th - $1,050
10th-12th - $750
13th-15th - $650
16th-18th - $550

There are 90 players left, and they are playing 100/200 blinds.

Event #10 - $50,000 Guaranteed $230 NLHE w/ 1 Rebuy Now Streaming Live

Check out our featured table in Event #10 featuring Event #1 Champion Joe Tehan as well as Event #9 runner-up Dustin Lytle. Click the link for live streaming video at the top of the page to access the live stream.

Registration is still open for Event #10 until 3:15 pm.

Event #10 - $50,000 Guaranteed $230 NLHE w/ 1 Rebuy Underway

We are one hour into Event #10 and there are already 108 players registered. Today's prize pool is guaranteed to have at least $50,000. For just $230 you can win yourself a big chunk of that money, so come on down and get here by 3:15 to register.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Derek Payne Wins Event #9 - $350 NLHE Shootout


Derek Payne made it three-for-three by finishing off Dustin Lytle. On the final hand, Payne moved all-in on a board of [Ad][Qd][4c][Ks] and was called by Lytle. Lytle was in big trouble as his [Jd][9d] was well behind the [Js][Tc] that Payne had for the nut straight. There was no ten or diamond on the river, and Lytle was crowned the champion of Event #9.


The Final Hand

Event #8 $350 NLHE Shootout - Craig Doyle Eliminated in 3rd Place

Derek Payne continued his strong run at the final table by eliminating Craig Doyle in 3rd place. Doyle will get $1,530 for his finish.

Payne holds a fairly substantial lead over Dustin Lytle entering heads-up play.

Event #9 $350 NLHE Shootout - Eric Baldwin Eliminated in 4th Place



Baldwin was on a short stack and made a three-bet bluff shove with ten-six offsuit and ran into the pocket tens of Derek Payne. The board provided no relief and Baldwin was eliminate. He will receive $1,020 for his efforts.

Joseph Neiman Wins Event #8 - $350 Six-Max NLHE


Joseph Neiman and Tournament Director Matt Savage

With the elimination of Michael Linzer in third place, Joseph Neiman and James Hoeppner made a deal for the remaining prize money based on stack sizes. By virtue of his 2-1 chip lead, Neiman takes home $6,308 and the trophy.

Official Results:
1st - Joseph Neiman $6,308*
2nd - James Hoeppner $5,028*
3rd - Michael Lanzer $2,478
4th - James Crow $1,770
5th - Jonathan McCann $1,239
6th - Richard Ziskind $885
*Based on a 2-way chop

Event #9 $350 NLHE Shootout - Final Table Underway, Streaming Live

Final Table action is about to get underway. Players are back to stacks of 5,000 and blinds of 25/50. The levels will be 40 minutes.

Check out the live stream via the link on top of the page.

Event #8 - $350 Six-Max NLHE - In the Money

With the elimination of Sam Grizzle in 7th, the remaining six players are all in the money, and each has locked up at least $885.

Event #9 $350 NLHE Shootout - Final Table Set

Eric Baldwin won his heads-up match, as did Derek Payne. Here are the seating assignments for the final table, which is scheduled to start at 10 pm.

Seat 1: Derek Payne
Seat 2: Eric Baldwin
Seat 3: Craig Doyle
Seat 4: Dustin Lytle

Each player is guaranteed $1,020.

Event #9 $350 NLHE Shootout - Halfway to the Final Four

Dustin Lytle just defeated James Wheatley heads-up and is the second of four to qualify for the final table.

Both of the other tables are down to heads-up play, with Eric Baldwin about even with his opponent in one of the heads-up matches.

Event #9 - $350 NLHE Shootout - We Have Our First Winner

The first of four tables in the No Limit Hold'em Shootout has been completed, and it will be Craig Doyle advancing to the final table of four and locking up at least $1,020.

There is one table playing heads-up and the other two tables are four-handed. One of the four handed tables (the featured table) has both Eric Baldwin and Justin Young in contention. The other four-handed table has 7-Game event winner James Wheatley vying for his second title.

So far the eliminations have included Layne Flack, Gavin Smith, Bryan Micon, Ylon Schwartz, Joe Tehan and Jess Welman.

Event #8 - $350 Six-Max NLHE - Dinner Break, On the Bubble

Just before the scheduled one hour dinner break, players reached the unofficial final table of 7. Sam Grizzle lost a massive pot on a Q436 board with 44 against 57. He has just 4500 chips and is the shortest stack with blinds going to 400/800 when players return from the break.

Event #9 $350 NLHE Shootout - Update & Final Numbers

There are 14 players left out of 34 players who started out the tournament. The four tables have 5, 4, 3, and 2 players respectively. Here is what the table winners will be playing for:

1st - $5,100
2nd - $2,550
3rd - $1,530
4th - $1,020

Players have just returned from a break, and the levels are at 150/300/25.

Star Studded Field for $350 NLHE Shootout, Live Featured Table

Event #9,the No Limit Hold'em Shootout is about to get underway, and we've got some of the big guns in this field. Eric Baldwin, Gavin Smith, Layne Flack, Ylon Schwartz and Bryan Micon are just a few of the recognizable faces.

There are four tables currently in play with the possibility of a fifth opening soon, so hurry on down to the Hard Rock!

Also check out the "Watch LIVE Video" link on the top of the page in order to watch some of the action.

Event #8 - $350 Six-Max NLHE - Final Numbers

59 players generated a prize pool of $17,700. All six members of the final table will make the money, which is distributed as follows:

1st - $7,434
2nd - $3,894
3rd - $2,478
4th - $1,770
5th - $1,239
6th - $885

There are 29 players remaining, with blinds of 100/200.

Event #8 - #350 Six-Max NLHE - Big Names in Today's Field

We've spotted a few heavy hitters in today's 6-Max field, including Eric "basebaldy" Baldwin, Joseph Cheong, and Doug Lee.

Event #8 - #350 Six-Max NLHE - Now Live Streaming

You've been clamoring for it, and now it's back! We are live streaming some of the action from today's tournament, plus complete coverage of the final table. Click the link at the top of the page to watch what's going on in the Hard Rock Poker Lounge.

Blinds are now 75/150, and registration is open for another 45 minutes (until 3:15) and more tables will open soon.

Event #8 - $350 6-Max NLHE - We're Underway

Cards are in the air in Event #8 at the Detox Poker Series, a $350 6-Max No Limit Hold'em Event. Over 50 players have already registered and first place is going to be at least $6,500!

Registration is still open until 3:15, so come on down.

Neil Legerski Wins Event #7, $350 PLO/8


Neil Legerski and Tournament Director Matt Savage

On the fateful final hand, Neil Legerski made jacks-full and dodged his opponents' low draws to win Event #7.


The final hand

Official Results:
1st - Neil Legerski $7,560
2nd - Gary Bolden $3,960
3rd - Carol Lynn Kline $2,520
4th - Joseph Worrell $1,800
5th - Brian Kim $1,260
6th - Emily Ann Segall $900

Event #7 - $350 PLO 8/B - It's All Over!

Joseph Worrell of Brigantine, NJ went out in fourth place, and the three remaining players played several orbits at 2000/4000 blinds when a three-way All-In sealed the deal. Details forthcoming.

Event #7 - $350 PLO 8/B - 4 Players Left

Players are on a short break. They have elected to remove the 1200/2400 level so that the 100 chips can be taken off of the table. 4 players left, as Brian Kim, who finished second in the 7-game tournament yesterday, was eliminated in 5th place for $1,260.

Blinds are now at 1000/2000.

Event #7 is in the Money

We are down to six players in Event #7 ($350 Pot Limit Omaha 8/b) and play is continuing. It appears as if we may play this event out tonight. Stay tuned for up-to-the-minute updates.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Event #7 - Final Table

Event 7 has now reached the ten-handed final table. They will play down to six-handed, enough to burst the bubble before they return to play it out tomorrow at 3 pm.

David Rodriguez Wins Event #6 $350 NLH


Event #6 Winner David Rodriguez and Tournament Director Matt Savage

The heads-up match did not last very long, and when the dust had settled it was David Rodriguez winning Event #6, a $350 No Limit Hold'em tournament.

Official Results:
1st - David Rodriguez $6,210
2nd - Kyle Carlston $3,450
3rd - Steven Hiltz $2,070
4th - Gregory Monaldi $1,380
5th - Brett Parise $690

Event #6 - Down to Heads-Up






Event #6 is in the Money

Event #6 broke the money bubble a few minutes ago and the five remaining players were all guaranteed at least $690. We've already knocked out a player in the money, so just four players remain as the dinner break quickly approaches.

Joe Tehan will not be our first repeat champion (at least not yet) as he finished just out of the money.

Event #7 - $350 PLO 8/B Final Numbers

60 players ponied up the $350 for Event #7, a Pot Limit Omaha 8/b tournament. The top six players will make the money, with payouts of:

1st - $7,560
2nd - $3,960
3rd - $2,520
4th - $1,800
5th - $1,260
6th - $900

There are 44 players remaining.

Event #6 - Final Table

There are nine players remaining in Event #6 with a little more than an hour remaining before they take their dinner break. The top five spots will be paid, and Joe Tehan looks to add another trophy to his wall as one of the nine.

Registration for Event #7 is still open for another twenty minutes, with six full tables already in play.

Event #6 - $350 NLHE Final Numbers

46 players signed up for today's $350 No Limit Hold'em Event. The top five spots will be paid, with over $6,000 headed to the eventual champion.

1st - $6,210
2nd - $3,450
3rd - $2,070
4th - $1,380
5th - $690

There are 25 players left. Joseph "subiime" Cheong was an early casualty, but Ylon Schwartz and Joe Tehan are still vying for this title.

Registration for Event #7, a $350 Pot Limit Omaha 8/b tournament, is now open with a start time of 5 pm.

Pros in the Field

We've already spotted a few big names that signed up for Event #6. Event #1 Champion Joe Tehan is looking for his second title, while former November Niner Ylon Schwartz and current Main Event final tablist Joseph "subiime" Cheong are in the mix as well.

We just started Level 2, with blinds of 50/100.

Monday's Schedule

Cards are already in the air in Event #6, $350 No Limit Hold'em. There's still plenty of time to play, as registration for this tournament will be open until 3:15. No matter what time you sign up, you will receive a full starting stack of 5,000.

Event #7, $350 Pot Limit Omaha 8/b will get underway at 5 pm.

James Wheatley Wins the $350 7-Game Mix Event!


Tournament Director Matt Savage and James Wheatley

James Wheatley has won Event #5 at the Detox Poker Series, the $350 7-Game Mix.

The final results are as follows:

1st - James Wheatley $4,620
2nd - Brian Kim $2,520
3rd - Ryan Hullerman $1,260

Three-Handed in the 7-Game Mix

We are down to the final three players in the $350 7-Game Mix event.

The players are currently on a short break.

Tim "TimTern" Fiorvanti Eliminated from the 7-Game Mix



Tim "TimTern" Fiorvanti has been eliminated from the $350 7-Game Mix event in 5th place, taking home $200 per the deal made between the final five players.

Event #5 - $350 7-Game Mix Update

The five remaining players have decided to take $200 off of first, second and third place in order to award $400 to fourth place and $200 to fifth place.

Event #5 - $350 7-Game Mix Update

We are now six-handed in the $350 7-Game Mix event. Top three spots will finish in the money.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Kent Frampton Wins the $350 Bounty NLHE Event!


Kent Frampton and Tournament Director Matt Savage

Kent Frampton was just crowned champion of Event #4 at the Detox Poker Series. He came back from a 5 to 1 chip deficit heads-up to claim the victory.

The final results are as follows:

1st - Kent Frampton $5,040
2nd - Veerachai Vongxaiburang $2,640
3rd - Blake Buffington $1,680
4th - Sam Grizzle $1,200
5th - Fransico Vergara $840
6th - Thomas Quigley $600

$350 Bounty NLHE Heads-Up Photos

Heads-up play continues in the $350 Bounty NLHE event.



Event #5 - $350 7-Game Mix Update

We are down to the final 16 players in the $350 7-Game Mix event.

Among those eliminated include Andy Bloch and event host Scott Fischman.

$350 Bounty NLHE Final Table- Sam Grizzle Eliminated

Sam Grizzle has been eliminated from the $350 Bounty NLHE event in 4th place, taking home $1,200.

We are now three-handed and play will continue tonight until we have a winner.

Detox Poker Series Photos


left: Andy Bloch, right: Joe Tehan


left: Jess Welman, right: Sam Grizzle

$350 Bounty NLHE Bubble Bursts

With only six players remaining in the $350 Bounty NLHE event, we are now officially in the money.

The payouts are as follows:

1st - $5,040
2nd - $2,640
3rd - $1,680
4th - 1,200
5th - $840
6th - $600

Event #5 - $350 7-Game Mix Final Numbers

There were a total of 28 players in the $350 7-Game Mix hosted by Scott Fischman at the Detox Poker Series.

Top three place finish in the money. Payouts are as follows:

1st - $4,620
2nd - $2,520
3rd - $1,260

Playing in today's event are the likes of Scott Fischman, Andy Bloch and Jason Stern.