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Wednesday, May 16, 2018 5:15 PM Local Time
Brennan Benglis
Brennan Benglis has been chasing a notable poker win for 13 years. After more than a decade of grinding it out in the poker world both as a player and a dealer, he broke through for his first Circuit ring on Wednesday with a win in the $365 no-limit hold'em six-max event.
He defeated 336 entries and took home $25,206, but the win means more to him than just money and relative fame. He's able to fulfill a promise he made to his grandmother, who passed away three years ago. Before she passed, Benglis told her that he was going to win a major tournament for her. On Wednesday, he feels that he fulfilled his promise to her and the proverbial monkey is off of his back.
Benglis is a native of Lake Charles, LA, but now takes up residence in Austin, TX. He is married with a son and he noted that having a son in his life and people that rely on him has changed his approach to poker as a whole.
Official Report
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 1:26 PM Local Time
With about 35 minutes left in level 22 with blinds of 6,000/12,000 with a 2,000 ante, Easton Oreman was eliminated in eighth place and the final seven players redrew for seats at the unofficial final table. With one more elimination, the final six players will be credited with making the six-max final table.
Here is a look at the seat map for the redraw:
Seat 1: Mike Azzaro - 250,000
Seat 2: Jeff Turton - 1,300,000
Seat 3: Blake Whittington - 220,000
Seat 4: Brennan Benglis - 323,000
Seat 5: Daniel Holmes - 698,000
Seat 6: David Nicholson - 347,000
Seat 7: Jesse Capps - 165,000
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 12:48 AM Local Time
Jeff Turton
The $365 no-limit hold'em six-max event went from 336 entries down to its final eight players by the end of the night. Jeff Turton holds an absolutely massive chip lead over the rest of the field after bagging up 1,328,000. He has more than double Daniel Holmes, his closest competitor, who finished in second with 522,000.
It won't be an easy road for Turton with plenty of poker talent still surrounding him. David Nicholson bagged up 306,000 and is looking for his fifth career Circuit ring, while Blake Whittington is looking for his third with bagging 234,000. Circuit regular Jesse Capps finished the night with 220,000 and east coast pro Mike Azzaro if right behind Capps with 197,000.
The final eight players will get cards back in the air at 1 p.m. on Wednesday to play down to a winner. They are guaranteed a cash of at least $2,821, but the last man standing leaves with $25,206. Complete chip counts can be found in the 'Prizepool' tab above.
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 3:59 PM Local Time
The staff finished calculating the payouts and with 336 entries, the top 36 spots will make the money.
A min-cash is worth $529 and the winner will walk away with $25,206. A complete look at the payouts can be found in the 'Prizepool' tab above or by clicking the link in the document below.
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 3:34 PM Local Time
With level 9 underway and blinds increased to 300/600 with a 100 ante, registration is closed for the $365 no-limit hold'em six-max event. There are 336 entries in the field, which generates a prizepool of $100,800.
There are 132 players remaining and the staff is calculating the payouts, which will be released as soon as possible.
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 1:29 PM Local Time
Players are back from their first break of the day with 268 entries in the field and about two more hours before registration and re-entry closes.
Here is a look at the structure for the day's action:
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 7:11 AM Local Time
Every online grinder's favorite event gets underway on Tuesday morning. The $365 no-limit hold'em six-max event gets cards in the air at 11 a.m. and here are the details:
- Players start with 10,000 in tournament chips
- Day 1 is scheduled for 21 levels
- Levels 1-18 are 30-minutes. Levels 19+ are 45 minutes for the duration of the tournament
- There are 15-minute breaks after levels 4, 8, 15 and 18. There is a 60-minute dinner break after level 12
- Late registration and unlimited re-entry is open until the start of level 9 (3:30 p.m.)
- Players that survive the day will return on Wednesday for Day 2 and they will play down to a winner