The final table is now down to the final four players of the Deepstack Turbo. Since the blind levels have reached dizzying heights-two starting stacks is now one big blind-it is still anybody’s tournament.

The final four also managed to reach another deal to re-distribute the prize pool. According to their terms, a total of $300.00 was taken off the first two places so that the third and fourth place finishers will each receive $550.00

Here are the current chip counts:

First Name	Last Name	Chip Count
Real	Cantin	865,000
Alexandre	Renaud	545,000
Jonathan	Lefebvre	510,000
Samuel	Pouliot	360,000

 

 

After concluding a 14-player deal in the Deepstack Turbo, a number of players were eliminated in short order, dropping the field from 14 to the final table in a matter of minutes.

The mood is fun and friendly among the finalists; all the remaining players are guaranteed at least $400.00 for their efforts this afternoon, easing the tension around the table. While the players all still have their eyes on the first place prize, the laughter at the table is a clear indication that everyone is enjoying their deep run in this event.

The players in the Deepstack Turbo have agreed to a deal that will see everyone take home something. The group of 14 were unanimous in their agreement to divide the prize pool so that the first and second place finishers will have a significant pay day while all the others will take home double the previous minimum prize.

Here are the new payouts according to their deal:

Position	Prize
1st	$1,844.00
2nd	$1,300.00
3rd-14th	$400.00

The Deepstack Turbo is now down to the final two tables, with 14 players remaining.

The players have extended their break to continue negotiations over a proposed deal that would see all the remaining players cash and leave a certain amount for the top two or three finishers.

Here are the current chip leaders:

First Name	Last Name	Chip Count
Richard	Shamshoum	83,500
René	Fortin	72,000
Jean-Maurice	Lauzon	70,500
Michael	Venne	69,500
Walter	Asatoorian	64,000

With 19 players remaining, the Deepstack Turbo is down to its last two tables. Today’s starting field of 91 players has been quickly reduced (it’s a turbo!) to the final 19, after less than five hours of play.

The blinds are creeping up on the average stacks, who are now playing roughly 15 big blinds. This means that the margin for error is now razor thin, putting someone all in on virtually every hand.

Although most players aren’t particularly deep at this stage, the bubble is on the horizon as we are only seven places away from the money so expect everyone to dig in and wait for the best possible spot.