2019 World Series of Poker Circuit Foxwoods

Main Event
Day: 1b
Event Info

2019 World Series of Poker Circuit Foxwoods

Final Results
Winner
Justin Carey
Winning Hand
a8
Prize
$143,293
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,700
Prize Pool
$709,020
Entries
468
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
100,000 / 200,000
Ante
200,000

Day 1b of the $1,700 Main Event WSOP-Circuit Foxwoods Starts at Noon!

Andrew Ostapchenko
Andrew Ostapchenko

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.

TournamentEntriesPrize PoolWinnerPrize
Event #1: $400 NLH207$68,310Andrew Heckman$16,566
Event #2: $600 NLH 6-Handed92$47,380Andrew Lauer$14,058
Event #3: $600 NLH1,754$903,310Bob Ricciuti$134,413
Event #4: $400 NLH Turbo322$106,260Max Wiosna$23,664
Event #5: $600 NLH156$80,340Michael Zaino$21,050
Event #6: $400 NLH One-Day237$78,210Luke Graham$18,364
Event #7: $400 Omaha Hi/Lo 8 or Better124$40,920Darrell Lee$11,143
$250 Seniors Event464$92,800Scott Robbins$18,811

Tags: Andrew HeckmanAndrew LauerAndrew OstapchenkoBob RicciutiLuke GrahamMaurice HawkinsMax WiosnaMichael ZainoScott Robbins

Luke Graham Captures 2nd Career Ring with Event #6: $400 NLH Victory

Level 3 : 100/200, 200 ante
Luke Graham
Luke Graham

While PokerNews is only live reporting the High Roller and Main Event tournaments at the World Series of Poker Circuit Foxwoods stop, there have been plenty of other side events playing out all week long.

One of them was Event #6: $400 No-Limit Hold’em One-Day, a tournament that attracted 237 runners and offered up a $78,210 prize pool.

Among those to get a piece of it but fall short of making the final table were Linda Swears (12th - $1,267), Michael Rosner (16th - $899), Henry Valentine (19th - $782), Calvin Ma (27th - $633), and Michael Hashim (36th - $547).

In the end, it was Luke Graham coming out on top to win $18,364 and his second gold ring.

“It feels great,” said Graham while commenting on his strategy. “Playing a lot more hands than I used to.”

Final Table Results

PlacePlayerHometownPrize
1Luke GrahamPalm City, Florida$18,364
2Sunkee LeeFresh Meadows, New York$11,348
3Stanley LeeWest Hartford, Connecticut$8,064
4Sabatino KikisMilford, Connecticut$5,834
5Mike AzzaroNew York, New York$4,302
6Jeremy BlattWeston, Connecticut$3,238
7Robert TimmonsWindham, Maine$2,479
8Matthew ZolaRiverside, Connecticut$1,940
9Edward DixonDetroit, Michigan$1,557

Tags: Luke Graham

Donald Devish Wins Monster Stack for Nearly $30k and His First Gold Ring

Level 4 : 100/200, 200 ante
Donald Devish
Donald Devish

While PokerNews is only live reporting the High Roller and Main Event tournaments at the World Series of Poker Circuit Foxwoods stop, there have been plenty of other side events playing out all week long.

One of them was Event #8: $400 Monster Stack, a tournament that drew 443 entrants and offered up a $146,190 prize pool. Among those to cash it were Ashley Baiungo (10th - $2,163), Michael Stashin (17th - $1,461), Vincent Brickner (29th - $818), Kirkwood Saccardo (37th - $614), and Chris Leong (53rd - $584).

Donald Devish emerged the victor to win the title, $29,969 in prize money, and his first WSOP Circuit gold ring.

“It feels pretty great,” said Devish, who has been playing poker since he was 12 years old. “My dad actually taught me – playing home games, bars and local games.”

Final Table Results

PlacePlayerHometownPrize
1Donald DevishOxford, Massachusetts$29,969
2Andrew DubuqueEssex Junction, Vermont$18,523
3Mark FerrariN/A$13,493
4Dennis BrandSugar Land, Texas$9,956
5Bryan KunkelN/A$7,455
6Mike BalfeN/A$5,658
7Norman RodriguezNew York, New York$4,356
8Ross WardGainsville, Georgia$3,407
9Jason BoltonAttleboro, Massachusetts$2,715

Tags: Donald Devish

Wilcox Gets Revenge on Pound

Level 10 : 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Gordon Wilcox
Gordon Wilcox

Action was picked up on the turn on a board that read {7-Diamonds}{10-Spades}{10-Hearts}{8-Spades}. Robert Pound bet 4,000 and was raised to 10,000 by Gordon Wilcox. Pound went into the tank to think about the raise before clock was called. As the floor came over Pound made the call.

The river came the {5-Diamonds}. Wilcox moved all in for what was counted out to be 37,500. Pound again went into the tank to think it over. After a couple of minutes clock was called again. The floor came over and started the count down before Pound put in the chips to call.

Wilcox turned over the {8-Hearts}{8-Diamonds} for the full boat and Pound mucked his hand as a good portion of his stack went across the table.

Player Chips Progress
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Gordon Wilcox
108,000
51,000
51,000
Defending Champion
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Robert Pound
45,000
-70,000
-70,000

Tags: Gordon WilcoxRobert Pound

Tsz Shing Bags Day 1b Lead in Foxwoods Main Event; Andrew Ostapchenko Overall Leader

Level 15 : 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Day 1b Chipleader Tsz Shing
Day 1b Chipleader Tsz Shing

The second flight of the World Series of Poker Circuit $1,700 Main Event in Foxwoods came to an end on Saturday night after 15 levels of play. A total of 307 registration slips were sold and when the last-chance saloon had closed for business only 57 remained, bringing the total number of Day 2 births to 88.

Leading the Day 1b pack is Tsz Shing, who bagged 345,000 after an up-and-down day of play. Shing started the day off slowly and grinded his average-sized stack out until the latter stages of the day when he catapulted to the top.

The New York native had upwards of almost 400,000 at one point before dropping down to a quarter of a million. He bounced back almost instantly, sending Robert Georato out the door with a flip that pushed Shing back into the lead and that is where he stayed for the rest of the night.

Giuliano Lentini is hot on the tail of the leader as he ended the day with 336,000. A few other stacks to round out the top five from Day 1b include David Plotkin (331,500), Michael Stashin (325,500), and Brandon Miller (305,000).

The end of the night saw a familiar face finding a bag in Gordon Wilcox, who is the defending champion. Wilcox took down this very event last year for an outstanding $169,052 which is his highest cash to date, as well as his only six-figure score to his name. The defending champion is in a decent position with his 218,500 stack and has the experience needed to maybe strike lighting twice.

Day 1b ended with Shing atop the leaderboard but it is Andrew Ostapchenko who will be holding the chip lead headed into Day 2. Ostapchenko surged to the top of the foodchain early in the first flight and finished with an overwhelming lead that carried over into the second day, having more than double that of Guang Li who sits in second. Ostapchenko will be looking to continue his hot month after he took down an event at Parx Casino in Philadelphia earlier this month for $97,220.

Top 10 After Day 1 Flights

PositionPlayerCountryChip CountBig Blinds
1Andrew OstapchenkoUnited States736,000184
2Guang LiUnited States355,00088
3Tsz ShingUnited States345,00086
4Giuliano LentiniUnited States336,00084
5Vinny PahujaUnited States332,00083
6David PlotkinUnited States331,50083
7Michael StashinUnited States325,50081
8Brandon MillerUnited States305,00076
9Vimy HaUnited States293,00073
10Gregory NerenbergUnited States291,50072

Day 1b started off much quicker than the first starting flight, having more to begin the day than the first flight had total. Day 1a had 161 slips sold with only 31 securing their spot on Day 2. The second starting flight escalated quickly and at the end of registration, there were 307 entries. Only 56 made it through Day 1b, bringing the total number of players to make 87 for Day 2.

A total of 468 entries were accumulated between the two flights, gathering a prize pool of $709,020, surpassing the half a million guarantee with ease. The tournament will see 71 players finding a payday for at least a min-cash of $2,481 with the eventual winner taking down the lions share of the money for $143,293.

Some regulars to the circuit to secure a Day 2 birth include Gregory Nerenberg (291,500), Leonard Sande (164,500), Andrew Lauer (128,000), Roland Israelashvili (115,500), Vincent Moscati (57,000), and Daniel Weinman (43,500). Other notables that took a shot but failed to make it are Allen Kessler, Robert Georato, Robert Pound, Darren Martin, Victor Ramdin, and Jonathan Little.

The second day will begin at noon on Sunday. Blinds will resume on level 16 at 2,000/4,000 and a 4,000 big blind ante. The levels will be 60 minutes in length with 10 levels on the schedule for tomorrow or until the final table has been reached. There will be a 15-minute break after every two levels of play and a 75-minute dinner break after level 21. The remaining players will return for Day 3 and play down until a champion is crowned.

The PokerNews live reporting team will be bringing the live updates throughout the event, so stay tuned as all of the action unfolds!

Tags: Allen KesslerAndrew LauerDaniel WeinmanDarren MartinDavid PlotkinGiuliano LentiniGordon WilcoxGregory NerenbergJonathan LittleLeonard SandeMichael StashinRobert GeoratoRobert PoundRoland IsraelashviliTSZ ShingVictor RamdinVincent Moscati