Main Event
Day 1 Started
2012 PokerStars.net LAPT Punta del Este
Main Event
Day: 1
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2012 PokerStars.net LAPT Punta del Este
Buy-in
$2,300
Prize Pool
$836,620
Entries
375
Level
29
Blinds
50,000 / 100,000
Ante
0
Welcome to LAPT Punta del Este at Mantra Resort!
Welcome to PokerNews' coverage of the LAPT Punta del Este Main Event, brought to you by PokerStars.net. Throughout the LAPT's 4+ year history, there has been one constant on the schedule.
The Mantra Resort in Punta del Este, Uruguay is once again host to the festivities as in four days time, a second winner in Season 5 of the LAPT will be crowned. In March, Aliro Diaz won LAPT Chile to take down the first title of the season.
When the LAPT was last in Uruguay in August 2011, Alex Komaromi became the first Uruguayan to win on the LAPT. We don't know if he's back to defend his title, but we'll certainly keep an eye out for him.
Play is set to kick off at noon local time, about a half hour from now, so be sure to keep it here at PokerNews throughout the day for updates on all of the action. See you at the top of the hour!
Play Pushed Back
Final preparations are being made before play begins.
Level: 1
Blinds: 50/100
Ante: 0
Notable Names Spotted Early
With an initial pass through the tournament room we've spotted a few familiar names. There are still a few tables upstairs in the casino to be accounted for.
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Names From Upstairs
We've spotted several notable names playing upstairs, including last season's champion Alex Komaromi who is looking to defend his title this year.
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One For Engel
Picking up the action after a 
flop, Ari Engel check-called 600 from his lone opponent in the hand. The turn brought the 
and Engel checked once again. His opponent doubled his flop bet to 1,200, but Engel called to see the 
river.
Both players checked rather quickly and Engel's opponent flashed 
for ace high. Engel tabled 
for two pair to win the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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23,000
3,000
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3,000 |
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Brenes Crippled Early
We caught up on the action to see the board read 
with over 12,000 in the pot. Humberto Brenes' opponent pushed out a bet and Brenes immediately stacked his remaining chips and pushed all in. His opponent announced a call and tabled his cards, showing 
for a flopped two pair that turned into a flush.
Brenes gave a small chuckle and threw his face up on the table as the losing hand. Brenes shook his head as he grabbed his handful of remaining chips, amounting in 2,650.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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2,650
-17,350
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-17,350 |
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Level: 2
Blinds: 75/150
Ante: 0
More Names
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