New Champion Will Be Crowned in the Foxwoods Main Event Today!
The final day of the World Series of Poker Circuit Foxwoods $1,700 Main Event is set to kick-off at noon! The tournament has nine players returning to battle it out for the $143,293 first-place prize, and the eventual champion will also be adding a shiny new WSOPC ring to their resume.
It is Dan Chalifour leading the final nine with 2,820,000 going into his bag by the end of Day 2. Chalifour took fourth place in this exact tournament last year and as it stands, he is en route to topping that feat, leading the final table here on Day 3.
Justin Carey is another player to make a repeat appearance here in the Foxwoods Main Event after finishing eighth place last year. Carey needs a top-six finish to reach a new milestone in his career as his current best cash to date is $24,776.
The two previous players may have the Foxwoods Main Event table experience on their side, but when it comes to the circuit there is one name that reigns supreme and that is Maurice Hawkins. The all-time ring leader will be looking to extend his lead with number 14 today and add another six-figure score to his resume after already landing one earlier this month in the Global Casino Championship. Hawkins is an absolute circuit giant and is the clear favorite to take down this event. Look for him to get under his opponent's skin and play the aggressive style that has served him well over the years.
Final Table Seat Draw
| Seat | Player | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Rudy | 660,000 | 17 |
| 2 | Maurice Hawkins | 2,085,000 | 52 |
| 3 | David Plotkin | 1,795,000 | 45 |
| 4 | Gregory Nerenberg | 2,145,000 | 54 |
| 5 | Justin Carey | 1,530,000 | 38 |
| 6 | Andrew Ostapchenko | 1,240,000 | 31 |
| 7 | Sean Thomson | 955,000 | 24 |
| 8 | Ralph Macri | 760,000 | 19 |
| 9 | Dan Chalifour | 2,820,000 | 71 |
The remaining players that make up the final table include Gregory Nerenberg (2,145,000), David Plotkin (1,795,000), Andrew Ostapchenko (1,240,000), Sean Thomson (955,000), Ralph Macri (760,000), and Joseph Rudy (660,000).
All remaining will now be guaranteed at least a payday of $13,079, but every player at the final table will be eyeing the $143,293 first-place prize as only eighth players stand between securing the six-figure payday.
Final Table Payouts
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $143,292 |
| 2 | $88,557 |
| 3 | $64,663 |
| 4 | $47,859 |
| 5 | $35,947 |
| 6 | $27,297 |
| 7 | $21,058 |
| 8 | $16,449 |
| 9 | $13,079 |
The final nine will return at noon on Monday, play will start on level 26 with blinds of 20,000/40,000 and a 40,000 big blind ante. The levels will remain 60 minutes in length with a 15-minute break after every two levels of play and a 75-minute dinner break at the end of level 31. The tournament will not stop until a winner is crowned, taking home the $143,293 first-place prize, along with a shiny new WSOP circuit ring and an automatic seat into the GCC.
The PokerNews live reporting team will be bringing all of the coverage for the remainder of this tournament, so stay tuned as the action unfolds!