Level: 2
Blinds: 100/200
Ante: 200
2021 Wynn Spring Classic
Wynn Spring Classic $1M GTD Championship
Day: 1a
History of the Wynn Spring Classic Main Event
Level 1
: 100/100, 100 ante
The Wynn Spring Classic may not immediately jump to mind when you think of long-running Vegas poker series, as competitors like Venetian and Caesar's/WSOP have flooded the market with more events over the years.
However, it does have its own rich history, hosting events dating back more than a decade, to times when it was formerly just the Wynn Classic before fall and summer events were added.
Here's a look at past winners of the event. Note that in 2012 the venue partnered with CardPlayer and the event was rebranded under the CardPlayer Poker Tour.
History of the Wynn Spring Classic
| Year | Buy-in | Entries | Winner | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $10,200 | 198 | Zachary Hyman | $729,033 |
| 2008 | $10,200 | 183 | Chris Moore | $692,286 |
| 2009 | $10,200 | 104 | Keith Ferrera | $348,036 |
| 2010 | $5,150 | 242 | Brandon Cantu | $363,844 |
| 2011 | $5,170 | 212 | Tim West | $318,738 |
| 2012 | $5,170 | 190 | Isaac Baron | $240,512 |
| 2013 | $5,000 | 207 | Ray Dehkharghani | $235,931 |
| 2014 | $5,000 | 86 | Brandon Allen | $79,875* |
| 2015 | $2,100 | 248 | Maxim Sorokin | $101,619* |
| 2016 | $1,600 | 499 | Ludovic Geilich | $150,662 |
| 2017 | $1,600 | 818 | Eric Baldwin | $188,450 |
| 2018 | $1,600 | 984 | David Pham | $240,254 |
| 2019 | $1,600 | 982 | Terry Fleischer | $184,376* |
| 2020 | $1,600 | 687 | Kevin Buck | $166,837* |
*reflects deal
An Early Shipment
Level 1
: 100/100, 100 ante
With 
on the felt, a large pot north of 20,000 sat between the blinds. It seemed the small blind had already checked but big blind Paul Fontan took quite some thinking time before sliding in his remaining chips, about 30,000.
His opponent folded fairly quickly.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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Level 1 Grinders
Level 1
: 100/100, 100 ante
Plenty of notable pros, Vegas-based and otherwise, are seated here at the Wynn early on as the field inches toward triple digits.
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Remaining 2021 Wynn Spring Classic Schedule
Level 1
: 100/100, 100 ante
Events with multiple flights will play Day 2 at 12 p.m. on the day subsequent to the final flight. All events start at 12 p.m. and are re-entry events unless otherwise noted. All events with 30-minute levels are single-day events. All events with 40-minute levels are two tournament days. All events with 60-minute levels are three tournament days.
All events will withhold 4% of the prize pool as a service charge for poker staff, with the exception of all $1,600 events, $3,500 event and the $10,500, which will withhold 3%, 2%, and $60 from each tournament entry respectively. See structure sheets for details.
Wynn reserve the right to revise, suspend, or cancel all events, without prior notice. IRS compliance requires a valid ID and SSN. Participants must be 21 years of age. Nonresident aliens are subject to 30% withholding.
Here's a look at the remaining schedule:
| *Date | Time (PST) | Tournament | Guarantee | Buy-in | Starting Stack | Level Length (minutes) |
| Friday, March 12 | Noon | Event #10: NLH Championship Day 1a | $1,000,000 | $3,300+$200 | 40,000 | 60 |
| Friday, March 12 | 6 p.m. | 5 seat GTD Super Satellite to $3,500 | - | $360+$40 | 15,000 | 30 |
| Saturday, March 13 | Noon | Event #10: NLH Championship Day 1b | $1,000,000 | $3,300+$200 | 40,000 | 60 |
| Sunday, March 14 | 2 p.m. | Event #11: NLH $500 Bounty | $50,000 | $1,510+$90 | 25,000 | 30 |
| Monday, March 15 | Noon | Event #12: No-Limit Hold’em | $15,000 | $270+$30 | 20,000 | 30 |
| Tuesday, March 16 | Noon | Event #13: No-Limit Hold’em | $15,000 | $270+$30 | 20,000 | 30 |
| Wednesday, March 17 | Noon | Event #14: NLH $4K Survivor | $20,000 | $360+$40 | 20,000 | 30 |
| Thursday, March 18 | Noon | Event #15: No-Limit Hold’em Day 1a | $1,000,000 | $1,500+$100 | 30,000 | 60 |
| Thursday, March 18 | 6 p.m. | 5 seat GTD Super Satellite to $1,600 | - | $270+$30 | 15,000 | 30 |
| Friday, March 19 | Noon | Event #15: No-Limit Hold’em Day 1b | $1,000,000 | $1,500+$100 | 30,000 | 60 |
| Friday, March 19 | 6 p.m. | 5 seat GTD Super Satellite to $1,600 | - | $270+$30 | 15,000 | 30 |
| Saturday, March 20 | Noon | Event #15: No-Limit Hold’em Day 1c | $1,000,000 | $1,500+$100 | 30,000 | 60 |
| Sunday, March 21 | 1 p.m. | Event #16: No-Limit Hold’em | $50,000 | $500+$50 | 20,000 | 30 |
Action Underway
Level 1
: 100/100, 100 ante
Play has begun for Day 1a of the Wynn Spring Classic $3,500 Championship.
Level: 1
Blinds: 100/100
Ante: 100
Welcome to Day 1a of Wynn Spring Classic $3,500 Championship
After a slew of preliminary events, it's time for the Wynn Spring Classic $3,500 Championship here in Las Vegas.
The Wynn Spring Classic Championship is not the biggest buy-in of the series — that honor goes to last night's $10,000 High Roller — but it is tied for the largest guarantee with an even $1 million promised. Given the state of live poker's return in the U.S., it's a safe bet that a solid turnout will be recorded.
As for the tournament details, every $3,500 will buy a 40,000 starting stack. Blind levels last an hour apiece and start at a minuscule 100/100/100, so there will be plenty of play throughout the day even for those registering late. A one-hour dinner break will take place after six levels. Unlimited reentry is available for those wishing to fire more than once, and registration is open throughout Day 1a and Day 1b, as well as a few levels into Day 2.
Las year here at the Wynn, in one of the last big tournies before the pandemic shut everything down, Kevin Buck and Matt Bond chopped for $166K and $144K, respectively.
Action is scheduled to kick off at noon local time here in Las Vegas for the first of two starting days, and all of the updates can be found right here on PokerNews.
Wynn Spring Classic $1M GTD Championship
Day 1a Started