2014 Western New York Poker Challenge

$100,000 Guaranteed Main Event
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Event Info
2014 Western New York Poker Challenge
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
109
Prize
$37,061
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,000
Prize Pool
$176,595
Total Entries
183
Level Info
Level
24
Blinds
15,000 / 30,000
Ante
3,000
Players Left 1 / 183
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"Alright Let's Do This"

Level 6 : 200/400, 50 ante

Natalia Metlach opened for 1,100 only to have Michael Perrone three-bet her to 2,500. Action folded back to Metlach and she spiked in her stack of approximately 11,000, which prompted Peronne to say, "Alright, let's do this."

Metlach: {a-Clubs}{q-Diamonds}
Perrone: {j-}{j-}

"That's what I thought you had," Metlach said. It was a race, but not one Metlach would win as she watched the board run out a dry {5-Clubs}{k-Hearts}{k-Clubs}{5-Spades}{9-Diamonds}.

Tags: Michael PerroneNatalia Metlach

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Level 6 : 200/400, 50 ante

WSOP Circuit Ring Winner Looking for More Success

Level 6 : 200/400, 50 ante
Andre Smith. Photo courtesy of WSOP.
Andre Smith. Photo courtesy of WSOP.

Last November, Andre Smith was in Quebec for the World Series of Poker Circuit Casino Lac-Leamy. It was there that the 29-year-old triathlete took down the $1,125 No-Limit Hold'em event to win $44,547 and a WSOP Circuit gold ring. Smith, who is wearing the said ring today, is hoping to top that score by capturing the $45,915 first-place prize here in Seneca Niagara Falls.

In a recent hand, a player in early position opened for 900 and was met by an all-in three-bet to 2,925 from a middle-position player. Smith then raised to 6,500 from late position, which inspired both blinds and the initial raiser to fold.

Smith: {a-Spades}{q-Hearts}
Opponent: {q-Diamonds}{10-Spades}

Both players shared a queen, which meant Smith's ace had him well out in front. The {5-Hearts}{k-Spades}{9-Spades} flop delivered the middle-position player a gutshot straight draw, but it proved fruitless as the {K-Clubs} blanked on the turn followed by the {9-Hearts} on the river.

Tags: Andre Smith

Nablo Whiffs Huge Draw

Level 6 : 200/400, 50 ante
Jason Nablo
Jason Nablo

Jason Nablo, who made two final tables in this series, raised to 900 from middle position. The player to his direct left called, and the player on the button three-bet to 2,300. Nablo called, and the third player folded.

The flop rolled out {8-Clubs}{6-Diamonds}{3-Diamonds}, and Nablo checked. His opponent fired 3,300 into the pot, and Nablo responded by moving all in for around 15,000. Call.

Nablo: {10-Diamonds}{9-Diamonds}
Button: {K-}{K-}

According to the PokerNews Odds Calculator Nablo was a slight underdog with his straight and flush draws, but he was unable to get there when the {Q-Clubs} and {9-} completed the board.

Tags: 2014 Western New York Poker ChallengeJason Nablo

Level: 6

Blinds: 200/400

Ante: 50

Main Event Payouts

Level 5 : 150/300, 25 ante
Main Event Trophy
Main Event Trophy

The payouts have been released for the Main Event. A total of 183 entries created a prize pool of $176,595, smashing the $100,000 guaranteed prize pool. The top 21 finishers will receive a minimum of $2,119, and the eventual winner will take home the trophy and the top prize of $45,915.

PlacePayout PlacePayout
1$45,915 8$5,121
2$28,432 9$4,062
3$20,485 10-12$3,355
4$15,011 13-15$2,649
5$11,125 16-18$2,296
6$8,653 19-21$2,119
7$6,534   

Tags: 2014 Western New York Poker Challenge

"I'd Call You But You Wouldn't Answer The Phone"

Level 5 : 150/300, 25 ante

With around 10,000 in the pot and a board reading {10-Diamonds}{j-Diamonds}{6-Clubs}{7-Spades}, a player in middle position bet 6,000 and Art Demmerley moved all in right behind. Another player folded and then the bettor called off his remaining 8,200.

Middle Position: {a-Diamonds}{j-Spades}
Demmerley: {a-Hearts}{a-Spades}

The middle-position player had top pair, but it was no good as Demmerley had been coyly playing pocket rockets. The {8-Diamonds} river failed to change anything, and a disappointed player was sent to the rail while Demmerley told the player that folded, a gentleman named Joe, that he should have called.

"I'd call you, but you wouldn't answer the phone," the man replied.

Tags: Art Demmerley

Ladies Point Rivers in the Right Direction

Level 5 : 150/300, 25 ante

After the button opened for 750, Ryan Rivers popped it to 2,800 from the big blind. The button called, the flop came down {a-Clubs}{3-Clubs}{k-Diamonds}, and Rivers led out for 2,000. The button called and then both players checked the {2-Clubs} turn as well as the {2-Hearts} river.

Rivers tabled the {q-Clubs}{q-Spades} for queens and deuces, and it was good as the button mucked.

"I bet you loved that flop," Justin Villa joked.

Tags: Ryan Rivers

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