Day 1b of the $1,700 Main Event WSOP-Circuit Foxwoods Starts at Noon!
The second of two starting flights in Event #10: $1,700 Main Event at Foxwoods (Connecticut) kicks-off today at noon! Day 1a pulled in a total of 161 registration slips, which compiled $243,915 towards the $500,000 guarantee that was set. Today is sure to exceed that number and will surely soar past the guarantee with ease.
Day 1b players will be chasing Andrew Ostapchenko who found the heaviest bag of the night, having a monstrous stack of 736,000 by the end of the first starting flight. Ostapchenko will be looking to add to his already great month as he is coming off a win in Parx Casino for $97,220. The Carlsbad, CA, native is in prime position to add another healthy cash to his resume but will need to fend off a stiff field of competitors that have already made it through including one of the best circuit grinders in Maurice Hawkins, who is on the hunt for ring number 14.
Day 1b will see all players starting with 30,000 in chips and anyone who failed to make it through on the first flight can try again today. All players will have one re-entry available and can do so when they have reached zero chips. Day 1 will consist of 15 levels of play, lasting 40 minutes each. There is a 15-minute break every three levels with a 75-minute dinner break after level 9. Registration is open until the start of level 13 (approximately 9:45 p.m.).
PokerNews live reporting team will be on hand to bring you all of the action for this important WSOP Circuit Main Event. In the meantime, here's a look at all those who've captured gold rings thus far at the WSOP Circuit Foxwoods stop.
| Tournament | Entries | Prize Pool | Winner | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event #1: $400 NLH | 207 | $68,310 | Andrew Heckman | $16,566 |
| Event #2: $600 NLH 6-Handed | 92 | $47,380 | Andrew Lauer | $14,058 |
| Event #3: $600 NLH | 1,754 | $903,310 | Bob Ricciuti | $134,413 |
| Event #4: $400 NLH Turbo | 322 | $106,260 | Max Wiosna | $23,664 |
| Event #5: $600 NLH | 156 | $80,340 | Michael Zaino | $21,050 |
| Event #6: $400 NLH One-Day | 237 | $78,210 | Luke Graham | $18,364 |
| Event #7: $400 Omaha Hi/Lo 8 or Better | 124 | $40,920 | Darrell Lee | $11,143 |
| $250 Seniors Event | 464 | $92,800 | Scott Robbins | $18,811 |