20:20– After 9.5 hours of play, the final six players agreed to a straight chop of $15,380 each, with chip leader Bill Leblanc receiving an additional dollar for $15,381, along with the title and trophy. Finishing positions were assigned based on chip counts at the time of the agreement.
Joseph Irrera was credited with 6th place, followed by David Sawyer in 5th and Enos Smith in 4th. Aaron Speer finished 3rd, while Michael Juan claimed 2nd place after a strong late-stage run. Holding the largest stack when the deal was reached, Bill Leblanc was crowned the champion.
Chip counts at the time of the deal: Leblanc 24.85m, Juan 19.375m, Speer 8.55m, Smith 7.65m, Sawyer 6.35m, Irrera 5.225m.
20:10– Corey Zedo is left with just 2.2 million chips when Bill Leblanc rivers a flush in a massive pot. On the next hand, Zedo gets it all in and Leblanc continues to build momentum, climbing to 22.5 million in chips. Zedo takes home $5,265 for his 7th place efforts.
20:00– Level 30: 250,000/500,000/500,000
| Seat | Last Name | First Name | Chip Count |
| 1 | Speer | Aaron | 4,300,000 |
| 2 | Leblanc | Bill | 15,000,000 |
| 4 | Irrera | Joseph | 5,500,000 |
| 5 | Zedo | Corey | 9,000,000 |
| 6 | Juan | Michael | 20,500,000 |
| 8 | Smith | Enos | 8,300,000 |
| 9 | Sawyer | “David” | 8,500,000 |
19:55– Michael Juan raises to 800,000 from early position, and Conrado Francisco makes it 1.6 million. Juan responds by shoving all in, and Francisco quickly calls, turning over A♠ A♥. Juan shows 8♠ 8♣. The flop comes 6♣ 7♣ 9♦, giving Juan additional outs. The 10♠ on the turn locks up the pot for Juan, leaving Francisco drawing dead. Francisco is eliminated in 8th place, earning $4,184. (Juan 20.5m)
1945-David Sawyer calls the big blind from the lojack, Bill Leblanc calls from the cutoff, and Joseph Censabella shoves all in for 1.3 million from the button. Corey Zedo calls from the big blind, Sawyer folds, and Leblanc calls, sending the hand three ways to the flop. The flop comes 2♦ 4♠ 10♦. Zedo checks, Leblanc moves all in, and Zedo folds. Leblanc tables J♦ 10♣, while Censabella remarks, “Alright, I’m ahead!” as he reveals J♣ J♥. The turn is the 5♦, leaving Leblanc with just two outs. Censabella’s hopes are dashed when the 10♥ hits the river, eliminating him in 9th place for $3,138. (Leblanc 10.2m)
19:25– The action folds to Corey Zedo in the small blind, who shoves all in for 2.8 million and is instantly called by Michael Juan. Zedo shows A♣ 6♦, while Juan turns over K♦ 9♥. The flop comes J♥ 5♦ A♣. The turn brings the 7♣, and the K♥ on the river gives Juan the winning hand. (Corey Zedo 6.0m, Michael Juan 8.7m)
19:20– Level 29: 200,000/400,000/400,000
18:55– The final table has been set after John Barber is eliminated in 10th place, earning $2,598. With his exit, the remaining players officially move on to the final table as the hunt for the title intensifies.
| Seat | Last Name | First Name | Chip Count |
| 1 | Speer | Aaron | 6,000,000 |
| 2 | Leblanc | Bill | 4,000,000 |
| 3 | Censabella | Joseph | 4,900,000 |
| 4 | Irrera | Joseph | 5,400,000 |
| 5 | Zedo | Corey | 5,000,000 |
| 6 | Juan | Michael | 12,000,000 |
| 7 | Francisco | Conrado | 7,000,000 |
| 8 | Smith | Enos | 15,800,000 |
| 9 | Sawyer | “David” | 10,000,000 |
18:50– Bill Leblanc raises to 800k from the cutoff and is called by David Sawyer and Aaron Speer. On a flop of 4♣ 5♦ 3♦, Speer checks, Leblanc bets 1.5 million, and Sawyer raises all in to 5.05 million. Speer folds, and the action returns to Leblanc, who tank-folds. (Speer 6.0m, Leblanc 4.7m, Sawyer 9.2m)
18:45– Enos Smith increases his massive chip stack to 17 million in a pot against Aaron Speer who now has 6.5 million.
18:40- Joseph Irrera moves all in from under the gun for 3 million, and it folds to Francisco Conrado in the big blind, who calls with 6♣ 6♠. Irrera shows Q♣ J♣. In the window of the flop is the 6♦, along with the 10♠ and 8♣, putting Conrado in prime position to eliminate Irrera and reach the final table. However, the 9♠ on the turn completes Irrera’s straight. Conrado avoids a board pair when the K♣ falls on the river, allowing Irrera to double up to 6.2 million. (Conrado 6.0m)
18:36– Alex Obed opens from the button to 1.9 million, leaving himself 1 million behind, and it folds to Michael Juan in the big blind. Juan raises all in, and Obed immediately calls. Obed shows A♣ 5♥, while Juan tables A♦ 6♥. The flop comes 4♠ 10♦ 6♣, putting Obed in a tough spot for his tournament life. The turn brings the 5♣, giving Obed some hope, but the 7♥ on the river sends him home in 11th place, earning $2,598. (Juan 9.6m)
18:35– Level 28: 150,000/300,000/300,000
| Table | Seat | Last Name | First Name | Chip Count |
| 42 | 2 | Juan | Michael | 6,500,000 |
| 42 | 3 | Barber | John | 3,050,000 |
| 42 | 4 | Francisco | Conrado | 9,700,000 |
| 42 | 5 | Irrera | Joseph | 3,300,000 |
| 42 | 6 | Obed | Alex | 2,900,000 |
| 42 | 9 | Zedo | Corey | 4,575,000 |
| 44 | 2 | Smith | Enos | 10,100,000 |
| 44 | 4 | Speer | Aaron | 10,900,000 |
| 44 | 7 | Censabella | Joseph | 5,800,000 |
| 44 | 8 | Leblanc | Bill | 9,300,000 |
| 44 | 9 | Sawyer | “David” | 6,900,000 |
18:20– Daniel D’Alessandro is eliminated in 12th place, hitting the pay jump and earning $2,598 for his work in the Almighty Stack.
18:19– From the cutoff, Michael Juan raises to 1,000,000. The action folds to Joseph Irrera in the big blind, who shoves all in for 1,525,000 and is immediately called by Juan. Juan shows A♦ 10♠, while Irrera turns over A♠ 7♠. The board runs out 3♦ 7♥ A♣ K♥ 2♣. (Juan 5.0m, Irrera 3.3m)
18:05– Seeing a heads-up flop of 9♥ 5♥ 7♣, Corey Zedo announces all in and is called by Michael Juan, who has his tournament life on the line. Zedo shows 10♥ 3♥, while Juan turns over J♣ 9♦. The turn brings the 5♦, and the river is the 6♦. (Zedo 3.8m, Juan 6.0m)
17:50– Toni Fiorenza open-shoves from UTG+2 for 2,475,000. The action folds to Conrado Francisco, who calls. Fiorenza shows A♠ 3♠, and Francisco turns over A♥ J♥. The board runs out A♣ 8♥ K♦ 9♣ A♦, sending Fiorenza home in 13th place, collecting $2,075 for her Almighty Stack. As the remaining lady in the tournament, several of Fiorenza’s tablemates commented on how well she played throughout the event, with one player calling her “a real tough cookie.”
17:45– Level 27: 125,000/250,000/250,000
| Table | Seat | Last Name | First Name | Chip Count |
| 42 | 2 | Juan | Michael | 3,200,000 |
| 42 | 3 | Barber | John | 3,100,000 |
| 42 | 4 | Francisco | Conrado | 8,200,000 |
| 42 | 5 | Irrera | Joseph | 3,000,000 |
| 42 | 6 | Obed | Alex | 2,300,000 |
| 42 | 7 | Fiorenza | Toni | 2,500,000 |
| 42 | 9 | Zedo | Corey | 6,700,000 |
| 44 | 1 | Dalessandro | Dan | 3,500,000 |
| 44 | 2 | Smith | Enos | 6,700,000 |
| 44 | 4 | Speer | Aaron | 12,800,000 |
| 44 | 7 | Censabella | Joseph | 6,900,000 |
| 44 | 8 | Leblanc | Bill | 8,700,000 |
| 44 | 9 | Sawyer | “David” | 2,500,000 |
17:35– Conrado Francisco limps under the gun, and it folds to Michael Juan in the small blind. Juan raises to 575,000, and Francisco takes a moment before announcing, “Raise, 1.6 million.” Juan immediately responds with “All in,” and Francisco calls, tabling K♦ K♥. Juan shows A♠ 10♣. The flop comes 7♥ 9♥ 9♠. The 3♦ on the turn offers no help to Juan, and the river is the 9♦, giving Francisco a full house and doubling him up to 7.5 million. (Juan 2.0m)
17:22– Bruce Maylon raises all-in from UTG+1 for 1.5 million, and it folds to Joseph Censabella, who also announces, “all-in.” All others fold, putting Maylon’s tournament life at risk. Maylon shows A♠ J♦, and Censabella shows A♣ K♣. The flop comes A♦ 3♠ 9♦, giving both players a pair, but Maylon is eliminated when the turn and river come 8♣ and 5♠. Maylon takes home $2,075 for his efforts. (Censabella 7.4m)
17:15– Alex Obed opens to 424,000 and Toni Fiorenza calls. From the big blind, Michael Juan reraises to 1,500,000. Fiorenza goes into the tank and calls. The flop comes Q♠ J♠ 9♠, and Obed prepares a sizing of 1,000,000 but, prior to pushing it out, pulls it back and announces all-in. Fiorenza snap-folds. (Obed 7.9m, Fiorenza 2.4m)
17:05– Robert Diaz is eliminated in 15th place when he moves all in preflop and is called by John Barber. Diaz holds 6♥ 6♠ and runs into Barber’s K♠ K♥. The board runs out Q♣ 8♠ 9♣ 3♥ 2♠ and Diaz is sent packing, taking home $2,075. (Barber 4.2m)
17:00- Level 26: 100,000/200,000/200,000. Xinxin Martin is eliminated in 16th place for $1,709.
| Table | Seat | Last Name | First Name | Chip Count |
| 42 | 1 | Diaz | Robert | 1,600,000 |
| 42 | 2 | Juan | Michael | 6,300,000 |
| 42 | 3 | Barber | John | 1,700,000 |
| 42 | 4 | Francisco | Conrado | 3,900,000 |
| 42 | 5 | Irrera | Joseph | 2,800,000 |
| 42 | 6 | Obed | Alex | 3,500,000 |
| 42 | 7 | Fiorenza | Toni | 3,400,000 |
| 42 | 9 | Zedo | Corey | 5,500,000 |
| 44 | 1 | Dalessandro | Dan | 4,600,000 |
| 44 | 2 | Smith | Enos | 5,600,000 |
| 44 | 3 | Malyon | Bruce | 3,000,000 |
| 44 | 4 | Speer | Aaron | 10,700,000 |
| 44 | 7 | Censabella | Joseph | 6,400,000 |
| 44 | 8 | Leblanc | Bill | 6,700,000 |
| 44 | 9 | Sawyer | “David” | 5,200,000 |
16:42– Francisco Conrado raises the button and Alex Obed defends. The flop comes A♠ 2♣ K♠ and both players check. The turn brings the K♣. Obed checks, Conrado bets 450k, and Obed tank-folds. (Conrado 3.2m, Obed 1.5m)
16:28– Corey Zedo doubles through Alex Obed when they get it all in on a flop of 4♠ 9♥ 8♣. Zedo shows A♠ 8♠ and Obed shows K♠ 8♥. The turn is the 5♥ and the river is the 2♣. (Zedo 3.1m, Obed 1.9m)
16:20– Conrado Francisco doubles up through Corey Zedo. (Francisco 3.2m, Zedo 1.4m)
16:15– Level 25: Sixteen players remain as we inch closer to the final table. We will return to 100,000/150,000/150,000 with an average stack of 4.5 Million.
| Table | Seat | Last Name | First Name | Chip Count |
| 44 | 1 | Dalessandro | Dan | 5,300,000 |
| 44 | 2 | Smith | Enos | 3,000,000 |
| 44 | 3 | Malyon | Bruce | 5,700,000 |
| 44 | 4 | Speer | Aaron | 10,000,000 |
| 44 | 6 | Martin | Xinxin | 3,800,000 |
| 44 | 8 | Leblanc | Bill | 7,800,000 |
| 44 | 9 | Sawyer | “David” | 4,100,000 |
| 42 | 1 | Diaz | Robert | 3,900,000 |
| 42 | 2 | Juan | Michael | 7,400,000 |
| 42 | 3 | Barber | John | 2,400,000 |
| 42 | 4 | Francisco | Conrado | 1,600,000 |
| 42 | 5 | Irrera | Joseph | 3,525,000 |
| 42 | 6 | Obed | Alex | 3,100,000 |
| 42 | 7 | Fiorenza | Toni | 4,900,000 |
| 42 | 7 | Censabella | Joseph | 2,800,000 |
| 42 | 9 | Zedo | Corey | 3,025,000 |
15:22– Level 24: 75,000/150,000/150,000
15:15 Day 2 of the Almighty Stack at Daytona Beach Poker is well underway, and the field has officially been trimmed down to 27 remaining players as action continues with 6:45 remaining in Level 23 with blinds at 75,000 / 150,000 / 150,000. With an average stack of 2,750,000, the tournament has reached a pivotal stage as players jockey for position and begin to eye the deeper payouts.
The day began with 89 players returning, including seven players who successfully double-bagged, each earning $384 along with a $1,200 multi-bag bonus for their efforts. As play progressed, eliminations came steadily, pushing the tournament closer to the money bubble and tightening the competition at every table. In total, the Almighty Stack drew 740 entries, generating a $185,000 prize pool and comfortably reinforcing the strength of this series. With just 27 players remaining, the next payout milestone sits at $994, while all eyes are ultimately focused on the $31,190 first-place prize awaiting the eventual champion.
Several familiar names remain in contention as Day 2 continues, including Joshua Christensen, who previously paced Flight 1B, and a mix of seasoned regulars and deep-run specialists such as Aaron Speer, Joey Burns, Alex Pachmayr II, Michael Scalice, Charles Sawyer, and Ricardo Silva, among others. The remaining field represents a balanced blend of experience and momentum, setting the stage for an exciting finish.
As the Almighty Stack moves deeper into Day 2, every decision carries weight and every pot has the potential to reshape the leaderboard. With pay jumps looming and the final table drawing closer, the path to becoming the next Almighty Stack champion is narrowing fast—and the pressure is only increasing from here.
