Main Event
Day 1b Completed
2017 Western New York Poker Challenge
Main Event
Day: 1b
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1b
2017 Western New York Poker Challenge
Buy-in
$1,000
Prize Pool
$235,681
Entries
267
Level
26
Blinds
20,000 / 40,000
Ante
4,000
Spears Falters Slightly, Brunskole Grabs the Lead on Day 1b of the 2017 WNYPC Main Event
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Level 15
: 1,500/3,000, 400 ante
The second and final first-day flight for the 2017 Western New York Poker Challenge Main Event went off at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino Saturday and it was a big one.
After a snow day Friday limited first flight entries to just 84, they drew a whopping 183 entries Saturday. That made it a grand total of 267 entries, outdoing last year's 244 and creating a massive guarantee-smashing $235,681 prizepool.
They'll pay a total of 27 players and first place is a juicy $57,738.
By the time 15 levels of play were through Saturday, just 38 players remained in the thick of it. They will be joined by the 17 survivors from Friday as a total of 55 go through to Sunday's playdown to a final table.
Flight 1b was a seesaw affair that saw the chip lead change hands dozens of time throughout the day. In the end, legendary local rounder Andy Spears faltered a bit and Niagara Falls, Canada's Matt Brunskole grabbed the lead in the last level of the night.
Play will resume at 11 a.m. local time Sunday with the money bubble in sight plans to play down to the final nine and possibly beyond.
PokerNews' coverage of the 2017 WNYPC will continue at that time.
End of Day 1b Chip Counts (full)
Level 15
: 1,500/3,000, 400 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
401,500 | |
|
346,000 | |
|
314,500 | 14,500 |
|
295,000 | |
|
287,000 | 222,000 |
|
276,000 | -24,000 |
|
270,500 | 15,500 |
|
255,000 | 5,000 |
|
242,000 | -38,000 |
|
200,000 | |
|
168,500 | 18,500 |
|
164,000 | |
|
159,000 | |
|
151,500 | 26,500 |
|
147,000 | |
|
139,000 | |
|
135,500 | 35,500 |
|
|
123,500 | |
|
117,000 | -3,000 |
|
116,000 | |
|
|
114,000 | |
|
104,000 | -38,000 |
|
|
98,500 | |
|
91,000 | |
|
84,500 | -31,100 |
Three More Hands!
Level 15
: 1,500/3,000, 400 ante
With ten minutes left in this final level the clock was stopped and a draw was conducted to determine the number of hands left to play in this flight.
They drew a three. Like they always should. Three more hands and they will bag up for the night.
A full recap will follow, so stay tuned to see who grabbed the lead in a race to the finish that's too close to call right now.
Level: 15
Blinds: 1,500/3,000
Ante: 400
Andy-On-Andy Crime
Level 14
: 1,200/2,400, 300 ante
Andy Spears just became the runaway chip leader after a massive hand with Andy Ranaletti that left Ranaletti ready to jump off the balcony.
It all started with a Ranaletti open that Spears flatted. The flop came 
and after Ranaletti checked, Spears bet 20,000. Ranaletti flatted and the turn came the 
. Ranaletti led for 50,000 and Spears smooth called. Finally, Ranaletti checked the 
river and Spears ripped in for 200,000.
Ranaletti was left with a decision for his tournament life and he called, showing the boat. Spears had the 
for quads and is now a huge favorite to bag the overnight lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
365,000 | 170,000 |
|
Busted |
Level: 14
Blinds: 1,200/2,400
Ante: 300
XXX Leads!
Level 13
: 1,000/2,000, 300 ante
A huge pot has suddenly vaulted Pittsburgh, PA's Brian "XXX" Patterson into the top spot on the leader board heading into the flight's final break.
He picked up the 
and flopped a set when the 
was revealed. Patterson's opponent had top-pair top-kicker and they traded raises before getting it all in for over 200,000.
Patterson turned quads and when the dust settled, he was standing on top of a mountain of chips good enough for the lead.
Below you can see how the rest of the leaders stack up:
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
255,000 | 255,000 |
|
|
220,000 | 220,000 |
|
|
195,000 | 20,000 |
|
|
190,000 | 55,000 |
|
|
175,000 | 45,000 |
|
|
150,000 | 60,000 |
|
|
142,000 | -13,000 |
|
140,000 | 20,000 |
|
135,000 | 30,000 |
|
|
125,000 | -25,000 |
|
115,000 | -80,000 |
|
|
112,000 | 2,000 |
|
77,000 | -58,000 |
|
71,000 | -9,000 |
The Money Matters
Level 13
: 1,000/2,000, 300 ante
The official numbers are in and with 267 entries, the 2017 WNYPC Main Event prizepool reached $235,681.
They will pay the top 27 finishers with the minimum cash worth $1,791.
The top six will all book five-figure scores and alongside the title, trophy and Western New York Poker Challenge glory, the winner will earn a healthy $57,738 in prize money.
Check out the Payouts Tab above for all the juicy details.
Level: 13
Blinds: 1,000/2,000
Ante: 300