As we get deep into Day 1a, several players have built up interesting stacks…
Back from Dinner
2013/09/27 7:59pm by
The players have returned from their 45 minute dinner break and the action on Day 1a continues in level 9 (blinds 400/800/a100). There are 313 players left in the tournament today and they’re playing another 4 levels after this one ends in 25 minutes.
Remember you can view live chip counts and more online.
By the way, the final count of entries today was 491, so the event is on target for a massive field once the second and third Day 1 are played tomorrow and Sunday.
Level 7 Update
2013/09/27 5:55pm by
Day 1a has reached level 7 and there are 381 players remaining out of the 491 who started today. Blinds are currently 250/500/a75.
There are some interesting tables in the mix even this early in the event.
- Table 55 features Antonio Esfandiari, Victor Ramdin, and local pro Vlad Faubert.
- Table 30 has Players Club members Jean-Philippe Piquette and Christopher McClung with Gus Hansen.
- Table 53 has David Williams with Players Club member Derek Lerner (and, until just a few minutes ago, Philippe Plouffe as well).
Cards are in the Air for Day 1a!
2013/09/27 12:54pm by
Event 8 of the Full Tilt Poker Montreal Festival got underway about a half hour ago and there are already 486 players seated with many more still to come.
Some of the notable players that have been spied in a quick tour of the Tournament Hall at the beginning…
- Table 30 – Players Club members Gavin Smith and Christoper McClung
- Table 29 – Vanessa Rousso
- Table 52 – Jonathan Duhamel
- Table 53 – David Williams and Players Club member Philippe Plouffe
Quick Day 1a Update
2013/09/27 10:58am by
If you’re planning to play in Day 1a of the $1000 + $100 Main Event today and you do NOT yet have your ticket, it would be a good idea to make your way to Playground Poker Club immediately.
The published capacity for Day 1a is 500 players and an hour before the event kicks off there are already 400 tickets sold. Alternates will be accepted, so we’re expecting registration could rise above 600 players today.
Structure change
2013/09/27 10:52am by
Please be advised that we have made a small change to the structure of Event 8. Due to the massive turnout that we’re expecting, play will be extended for all Day 1s (Day 1a today, Day 1b Saturday and Day 1 Sunday). The original structure for this event stipulated 11 levels of play per Day 1, now each Day 1 will end after 13 levels of play.
Good morning poker players!
2013/09/27 10:38am by
In about 90 minutes Event 8 of the Full Tilt Poker Montreal Festival – the $1000 + $100 Main Event – will kick off here at Playground Poker Club in Kahnawake!
Judging by the turnout for the preliminary events, it’s shaping up to be a great tournament. Event 1 attracted 1,605 players total adding up to a prize pool of over $200,000 for a $150 buy-in event. The other preliminaries have had 2x or even 3x the number of entries that similar daily tournaments attract, adding up to amazing prize pools and great competition at the poker tables.
Event 8 is due to be a blockbuster as well. Over 600 players have won their entries in satellites both live and online. Just yesterday another 39 players won their way into the event (33 in the satellite last night and 6 during the afternoon)!
You can read Full Tilt Poker’s Day 1a preview on the Full Tilt Poker Blog.
So… welcome to all of the players from both near and far who will be joining us for the Main Event of the inaugural Full Tilt Poker Montreal Festival. It’s going to be a great day for poker.
Event 7: Kevin Bijian Wins!
2013/09/27 6:14am by
The winner of Event 7 is Kevin Bijian. He beat out 238 other players to win, taking home $3,890 and the Full Tilt trophy for his efforts. Congratulations Kevin!
Event 1: Perales FTW!
2013/09/26 3:28am by
Eric Richer and Alim Perales had a pretty tight heads-up battle for a while, but eventually Perales managed to wear down Richer to the point where any good hand would require a shove.
Unfortunately for Richer, his timing wasn’t great. The players got to the flop safely enough, which came down 
. Richer shoved on the flop holding (we found out later) 
– but Perales was holding 
for a flopped straight.
The turn was very good for Richer – 
– but he couldn’t keep up that momentum when the 
came on the river and Perales’ straight held up.
2nd place: Eric Richer, $23,842
Champion: Alim Perales, $28,842
