Event # 19 - $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha Final Table
Final Table in chip order
Barry Greenstein RPV, CA $92,000 SEAT 5:
Tim Martz Butte, MT $72,500 SEAT 6:
Paul Maxfield Stoke-on-Trent, England $67,000 SEAT 4:
Paul Vinci Shell Beach, CA $54,000 SEAT 3:
Toto Leonidas Los Angeles, CA $45,000 SEAT 7:
Sam Silverman Las Vegas, NV $39,500 SEAT 2:
Chris Lindenmayer Pickerington, OH $35,500 SEAT 9:
Chris Ferguson Pacific Palisades, CA $16,000 SEAT 1:
Eric “Blue” Bloore North Hollywood $16,000 SEAT 8:
Some info on the 3 chip leaders
Barry Greenstein Has had 49 money finishes, 29 of those have been final table apperances, and has an overal total prize money of $3,718,128. Often referred to as the "Robin Hood of Poker" Barry donates all of his winnings these days to charity. Already has 1 WSOP bracelet to his name (2004) .
Tim Martz from Butte, Montana, has had 1 money finish in event #4 No limit Hold em in the 33rd annual WSOP 2002 and has an overal prize money total of $8,440. Tim starts the final lying 2nd chip leader, and will be looking to go all the way in his first WSOP final, and win the coverted bracelet. Lets see if he can do it.
Paul Maxfield has had 24 money finishes, of which, 18 of those have been final table apperances, and has an overal prize money total of $2,026,891. Paul, a "Stokie" from Stoke on Trent, England, has enjoyed a very good year so far, with a few big wins and scalps under his belt. He will like his chances in the final, and will be looking to win his 1st WSOP bracelet.
Final 9 in Seat Order
SEAT 1: Chris Ferguson Pacific Palisades, CA $16,000
SEAT 2: Sam Silverman Las Vegas, NV $39,500
SEAT 3: Paul Vinci Shell Beach, CA $54,000
SEAT 4: Paul Maxfield Stoke-on-Trent, England $67,000
SEAT 5: Barry Greenstein RPV, CA $92,000
SEAT 6: Tim Martz Butte, MT $72,500
SEAT 7: Toto Leonidas Los Angeles, CA $45,000
SEAT 8: Eric “Blue” Bloore North Hollywood $16,000
SEAT 9: Chris Lindenmayer Pickerington, OH $35,500
2:05
As advertised Phil Hellmuth went ballistic when he flopped two pair and he lost in 10th to a straight on the turn. "Is it personal?" Phil asked the guy behind him when he was called instantly. Phil went all-in for his case 6,500 when he flopped 8's and 7's. The guy had K J J 9 and a 10 on the turn gave him the Jack high straight. Jay Heimowith was beaten all-in with less money to get 11th.
They are done for the night. Chip counts and seat assignments to follow.
"You can quote that, Mike," Phil told me. "Play perfectly all night and get beat in four hands by some donkey who can't spell the game." Okay, Phil I quoted you.
1:35
Still 14 with one hour and change left in the night.
Phil Hellmuth shook each player's hand in case he was knocked out. "Because if I am there will be a major meltdown." Might as well be nice while you can.
Paul Maxfield 40K
Toto Leonidas 33K
Barry Greenstein 50K
Jay Heimowitz 10K
Chris Ferguson 27K
Julian Gadiner 25K
Phil Hellmuth 16k
Paul Vinci 75k
1:05
Julian Gardner is out. 14 handed.
12:25
15 left.
Add Paul Vinci with 65k to the only below.
11:45
16 left.
Paul Maxfield 30K
Toto Leonidas 55K
Barry Greenstein 13K
Jay Heimowitz 15K
Chris Ferguson 25K
Julian Gadiner 25K
Phil Hellmuth 20K
11:05
19 left.
Paul Mansfield 40K
Toto Leonidas 27K
Barry Greenstein 40K
Jay Heimowitz 17K
Chris Ferguson 35K
Julian Gadiner 17K
Phil Hellmuth 15K
10:35
Chip Count
Paul Maxfield 40K
Toto Leonidas 26K
Barry Greenstein 32K
Jay Heimowitz 18K
Chris Ferguson 25K
Julian Gadiner 12K
Phil Hellmuth 20K
Frank Kasella 7k
Casey Kastle 5k
21:55 The Money
Down to 27. The people we lost unfortunately I did not know. So that means the people I do know are a little bit richer, atleast.
Chip Counts
Eric Bloore 38K
Paul Mansfield 32K
Toto Leonidas 30K
Barry Greenstein 26K
Chris Lindenmayer 24K
Jay Heimowitz 20K
Chris Ferguson 17K
Julian Gadiner 15K
Phil Helmuth 13K
Tony Cousineau 1K
20:35 Nearly There
Only Chris Bjorin and John Juanda were recognisable of the 10 people to be eliminated in the last half hour.
Chip stacks haven't changed much as the eliminated players were all low stacks. It is worth mentioning that Phil H is steadily increasing his count and seems to be getting more confident as he goes.
Toto still has the largest count and Barry Greenstein is increasing his worth as well.
DINNER yea!
David Colclough , Eric Froehlich and David Rabbi were the names to go this round.
Chip counts
Toto Leonidas - clear leader - 34K
Paul Maxfield 25K
Eric Bloore 25K
Chris Lindenmayer 25K
Tim Martz 18K
Chris Ferguson 15K
Stuart Fox 12K
Barry Greenstein 11K
Phil Helmuth 12K and looks focussed
Julian Gardiner 15K
John Juanda 7K
The large stacks reported are the chip leaders in the tournament too.
Correction Chris Bjorin should have been 3.5 K
Play resumes at 20:00 local time - cu then
BANG CRASH EXCITEMENT - nope
I guess television no-limit holdem has ruined us for the finer things in poker. PLO is always slow when people get significant chips - so slow it is.
Some counts while we wait for the money:-
Chris Bjorin 35K
John Juanda 22K
Paul Maxfield 22K
Toto Leonidas 15K
Chris Ferguson 15K
Barry Greenstein 12K
Stuart Fox 12K
Julian Gardiner 8K
Tony Cousineau 5K
David Colclough 2K
Eric Froehlich 1K
Alysia left us during this level thanks to Stuart Fox his two Kings and aboard including aKing and two 8s.
17:05 Slowly Now
Progress is slow now. Those to have lost the fight recently
David Williams
John Bonetti
and Joe Beavers
Phil Hellmuth claimed a victim with the lowest of straights and greatly improved his position.John Juanda is slowly building and Toto Leonidas maintains his chips on his table.
16:15 The stacks are getting bigger
At the second break ( those of you who know tournament poker will realise we are at the end of Level 4 not 5 as previously reported) only 8 tables remain ; 72 players 45 to the money.
Recent departures
Robert Williamson III
Annie Duke
An Tran
Eric Bloore is our chip leader with about 26K, the very last hand before the break he got raised out by two duelling pairs of Aces, holding KK88 double suited a King flops and one of his suit completes , the pot was huge, but was of course split between the two remaining players. John Juanda ( gee you hear that name alot) has near to 24K, Toto Leonidas has just on 24K and Julian Gardiner 12K, Phil Helmuth 9K AND Alysia about 3K.
15:45 Play continues
Progress is still fairly slow , we are down to 10 tables of 9.
Those missing during this the 5th level are
Simon Trumper
Padraig Parkinson
Erik Seidel
and David Ulliott
Neil Channing must be out because he was washing his hands next to me in the men's room.
Total starters number 291 today with 3 tables , 27 players getting the money
Place Payout
1. $135,500
2. 74,520
3. 38,105
4. 29,640
5. 25,405
6. 21,170
7. 16,935
8. 12,700
9. 8,470
10-12 5,080
13-15 4,235
16-18 3,385
19-27 2,540
AND a BIg hello to Alysia Chang's relatives from Alysia - she is still in (low in chips) BUT in.
14:42 Flowing along
Well into Level 3 now the tables have reduced to 17.
Too early for significant counts yet but the following people are out
Richard Ahsby
Kirill Gerasimov
Scotty Ngyuen
Huck Seed
Jeff Lisandro
Chris Ferguson
Shoes
Mike Manttan
Dan Heimiller
Josh Arieh
Allen Cunningham
It was easy to spot them because most had entered for the 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo tournament, which has now started in the upper part of the room. See Sharla's report on this site.
13:42 Slowing Down Now
Well as always happens in freezout PLO events "fireworks" then "gondola ride" , I guess its mathematics but I've never seen it explained.
Three out and one resurrection :
Outs:
Yvgeny Kafelnikov
Humberto Brenes
and Berry Johnston
Ins:
John Bonetti ( must have been hiding )
AND at 13:35 Phil Hellmuth makes his entrance
Just short of the first break; the 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo will kick off during the break and the remaining 20 for the $2,500 Limit Holdem are gathering
12:55 A Few More Come To Play
A few more have arrived and a few have left already
Arrivals :
Barry Greenstein
Robert Williamson III
Berry Johnston
Richard "Chuffty" Ashby
Scotty Ngyuen
Simon "Aces" Trumper
Josh Arieh
David Williams
Alan Cunningham
Departures:
Ralph Perry
Ross Boatman
Huck Seed
Peter Costa
Doug Lee
John Bonetti
12:25 Pot Limit Begins
It looks like 29 tables for the Pot Limit small buyin event - each table had the 5 set empty but many are filled now.
Those I could recognise :-
Toto Leonidas
Jeff Lisandro
Joe Beavers
Kirill Gerisimov
Erik Froelich
David Colclough
Huck Seed
Ralph Perry
Chris Tsiprali....
"Shoes"
Ross Boatman
Annie Duke
Erik Siedel
Devilfish
Tom McEvoy
Barney Boatman
Peter Costa
Anders Berg
David Rabbi
Humberto Brenes
John Juanda
Yvgeny Kafelnikov
Doug Lee
Julian Gardner
Mike Manttan
Dan Heimiller
Padraig Parkinson
An Tran
Neil Channing
John Bonetti
Chris Ferguson
And as I watched table 29 8 minutes in our first victim upped and left . Guess he can enter the 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo at 2:00 pm
10:55 Good Morning World
Good morning or whatever from The Barracuda.It's Father's Day in America; not so in Australia , we wait until September, but Happy Father's Day all round anyway.
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| 1 | Robert Williamson III | $679,005 | (17) |
| 2 | Dave "Devilfish" Ulliott | $586,366 | (30) |
| 3 | Ted Lawson | $500,000 | (1) |
| 4 | Erik Seidel | $494,658 | (13) |
| 5 | Chris Bjorin | $486,853 | (20) |
| 6 | Josh Arieh | $471,300 | (2) |
| 7 | Dave Colclough | $470,055 | (28) |
| 8 | Johnny Chan | $435,900 | (6) |
| 9 | Rob Hollink | $409,452 | (9) |
| 10 | Scotty Nguyen | $384,896 | (11) |
Stay tuned today and follow the PokerPages team as we blog our way through day 1 of this Pot Limit Omaha.
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