May Deep Stack Series Event 1: Day 2 Updates

23:46- Level 30: (200,000/100,000/200,000)

Following the break at the end of Level 30, the final two players agreed to a chop deal. Rolando Martinez officially finishes in 2nd place, earning $23,147 after an impressive heads-up battle and deep run through the field. Fabian Foster was declared the winner, taking home $23,646 along with the trophy.

23:37- Level 30: (200,000/100,000/200,000)

Fabian Foster opens the button to 500,000, and Rolando Martinez makes the call. The flop comes 2♣ 10♥ 2♠. Martinez checks, Foster continuation-bets 450,000, and Martinez calls. The turn is the 5♠. Martinez checks again, Foster fires 700,000, and Martinez calls once more. The river brings the 2♥. Martinez checks, Foster checks behind. Martinez tables 10♦ 9♣ for a full house, while Foster shows 5♣ and mucks his other card.

At the completion of Level 30, the players head on break. Martinez sits with 7.9 million in chips, while Foster leads with 10.05 million.

23:31- Level 30: (200,000/100,000/200,000)

Fabian Foster opens to 500,000, and Rolando Martinez calls. The flop comes 2♦ 9♦ 7♦. Martinez checks, Foster bets 450,000, and Martinez calls. The turn brings the 3♦, and both players check. The river is the J♦. Martinez leads out for 850,000, and Foster raises to 2.5 million. Martinez folds, leaving himself with 6.5 million in chips, while Foster climbs to 12 million.

23:26- Level 30: (200,000/100,000/200,000)

Fabian Foster opens the button to 500,000, and Rolando Martinez calls. The flop comes 9♦ 8♠ A♥, and both players check. The turn brings the A♣. Martinez checks, Foster bets 400,000, and Martinez calls. The river is the 10♠, and both players check. Martinez shows K♥ 5♣, while Foster tables 9♣ 5♦ to take down the pot with aces and nines.

23:13- Level 30: (200,000/100,000/200,000)

In an unusual sequence of events, Fabian Foster raises to 400,000 from the button, and Tiago Alves dos Santos responds by shoving all in for 1.2 million. Before Foster can call, Dos Santos prematurely exposes A♥ 7♣. Foster then calls and reveals Q♦ 6♥. The board runs out Q♣ 10♥ A♠ 6♠ 5♦, giving Foster two pair to eliminate Dos Santos in 3rd place for $12,459.

23:09- Level 30: (200,000/100,000/200,000)

Chris Cochran gets all in against Fabian Foster, who began the hand with just 1.2 million chips remaining. Cochran was dominated preflop, and Cochran was unable to improve and Cochran’s tournament run came to an end in 4th place, earning $9,044 for his impressive finish.

23:06- Level 30: (200,000/100,000/200,000)

The action folds to Fabian Foster in the small blind, who raises to 500,000. Chris Cochran makes the call from the big blind. The flop comes 7♠ 7♥ 4♣. Foster continuation-bets 600,000, and Cochran calls. The turn is the Q♠. Foster then shoves all in for his remaining 2.8 million, and Cochran eventually calls. Foster tables 4♦ 3♣ for two pair, while Cochran shows A♦ 3♦. The river is the 9♥, securing the double-up for Foster. Cochran is left with 1.3 million in chips and Foster increases to 7,000,000

23:03- Level 30: (200,000/100,000/200,000)

Chris Cochran limps in from the small blind, and Rolando Martinez raises to 500,000 from the big blind. Cochran goes deep into the tank, eventually prompting a clock call from the table. After roughly 15 seconds, Cochran moves all in. Martinez quickly folds, flashing an ace as he releases his hand. Cochran then shows A 7 offsuit as he drags in the pot.

23:00- Level 30: (200,000/100,000/200,000)

Chris Cochran opens from under the gun to 400,000, and Rolando Martinez responds with a three-bet to 1,150,000. Tiago Alves dos Santos folds, Fabian Foster folds, and Cochran also elects to release his hand, awarding the pot to Martinez who now sits at 6.8 million.

22:55- Level 30: (200,000/100,000/200,000)

Final Table
Seat	Last Name	First Name	Chip Count
2	Foster	Fabian	4,500,000
4	Cochran	Chris	5,100,000
6	Martinez	Rolando	5,700,000
9	Alves Dos Santos	Tiago	2,200,000

22:54- Level 29: (150,000/100,000/150,000)

Rolando Martinez opens the button to 350,000 and is met with a three-bet from Fabian Foster in the big blind to 1.2 million. Martinez responds by moving all in for 4.5 million, putting maximum pressure on Foster. After some consideration, Foster elects to fold, surrendering the pot to Martinez.

22:52- Level 29: (150,000/100,000/150,000)

Fabian Foster opens from the cutoff to 350,000 and is called by Tiago Alves dos Santos. The flop comes 4♣ 7♦ Q♣, and both players check. The turn is the 3♠. Dos Santos leads out for 325,000, and Foster makes the call. The river brings the 3♦. Dos Santos bets 550,000 and is immediately called by Foster. Dos Santos tables A♣ 5♥, while Foster shows Q♠ 5♠ to take down the pot with queens and threes.

22:44- Level 29: (150,000/100,000/150,000)

Fabian Foster opens to 350,000 from the cutoff, and the button, small blind, and big blind all make the call. The flop comes 9♦ 2♣ K♣, and the action checks through. The turn brings the 8♠. Rolando Martinez leads out for 400,000, and all remaining players fold.

22:39- Level 29: (150,000/100,000/150,000)

Rolando Martinez opens to 350,000 from the hijack, and the action folds to Fabian Foster in the small blind, who shoves all in. Martinez makes the call. Foster tables A♦ 6♣, while Martinez shows A♥ 5♠. The board runs out 10♦ 8♠ Q♣ 3♦ 2♠, giving Foster the winning ace-high hand and the double-up. Martinez falls to 2.4 million in chips, while Foster climbs to 4.6 million.

22:38- Level 29: (150,000/100,000/150,000)

Cameron Rowe shoves all in for 1.2 million from the hijack, and the action folds to Tiago Alves dos Santos in the small blind, who makes the call with A♦ K♣. Rowe tables A♥ 6♣. The board runs out 4♦ 4♠ 7♦ A♣ 8♣, and Dos Santos’ king kicker plays to eliminate Rowe in 5th place for $6,950. Rowe, who never has been, nor never was short-stacked, sees his impressive run come to an end just short of the final four.

22:33- Level 29: (150,000/100,000/150,000)

Rolando Martinez raises to 350,000 from middle position and is called by Tiago Alves dos Santos on the button and Chris Cochran in the big blind. The flop comes 4♣ 10♠ Q♥. Cochran checks, Martinez bets 400,000, and Dos Santos calls. Cochran folds. The turn is the A♦, and both remaining players check. The river brings the 10♦. Martinez checks once more, and Dos Santos tables K♠ Q♣. Martinez shows Q♠ J♠, and the two players chop the pot with queens and tens, ace kicker.

22:31- Level 29: (150,000/100,000/150,000)

Fabian Foster shoves all in for 850,000 from under the gun and is called by Chris Cochran and all the remaining players fold. Cochran tables A♥ 7♥, while Foster shows A♦ 5♥. The board runs out 5♦ Q♠ J♥ 2♥ 9♦, and Foster’s pair of fives holds up to earn the double-up. Foster climbs to 1.9 million in chips.

22:28- Level 29: (150,000/100,000/150,000)

Chris Cochran raises to 400,000 from the hijack, and the action folds to Tiago Alves dos Santos in the small blind, who shoves all in. Fabian Foster folds from the big blind, and Cochran also elects to fold. Dos Santos takes down the pot and increases his stack to 3.4 million.

22:25- Level 29: (150,000/100,000/150,000)

Rolando Martinez opens from under the gun to 350,000, and the action folds to Chris Cochran, who makes the call. Cameron Rowe folds. The flop comes 2♣ 4♠ K♦. Cochran checks, Martinez continuation-bets 375,000, and Cochran calls. The turn is the 9♥, and both players check. The river brings the 4♦. Cochran leads out for 550,000, and Martinez makes the call. Cochran tables Q♠ Q♣, and Martinez mucks his hand. Martinez falls to 5.3 million in chips, while Cochran climbs to 7.1 million.

22:19- Level 29: (150,000/100,000/150,000)

Chris Cochran limps in from under the gun, and the action folds to Fabian Foster, who checks his option. The flop comes 8♠ Q♣ A♥, and both players check. The turn brings the A♣. Foster leads out for 350,000, and Cochran makes the call. The river is the 9♠. Foster fires another 500,000, and Cochran quickly calls, immediately tabling K♦ Q♦. Foster shows Q♥ 5♥, and Cochran’s better queen earns him the pot. Foster falls to 1.2 million in chips, while Cochran climbs to 5.6 million.

22:16- Level 29: (150,000/100,000/150,000)

Final Table
Seat	Last Name	First Name	Chip Count
2	Foster	Fabian	2,700,000
4	Cochran	Chris	4,400,000
5	Rowe	Cameron	2,300,000
6	Martinez	Rolando	5,700,000
9	Alves Dos Santos	Tiago	3,200,000

 

22:15- Level 28: (150,000/75,000/150,000)

Rolando Martinez opens to 350,000 from under the gun, and the action folds to Fabian Foster on the button, who shoves all in. The small blind and big blind both fold, and Martinez makes the call for his remaining chips. Foster tables 9♣ 9♥, while Martinez shows A♠ Q♣. The board runs out 3♦ Q♠ J♣ 6♦ 2♥, pairing Martinez’s queen to secure the double-up. Martinez climbs to 5.7 million in chips, while Foster is left with 2.7 million.

22:10- Level 28: (150,000/75,000/150,000)

Chris Cochran limps in from the cutoff, Rolando Martinez completes from the small blind, and Tiago Alves dos Santos checks his option in the big blind. The flop comes 5♦ 10♦ A♦. The action checks to Cochran, who bets 175,000. Martinez calls, and Dos Santos folds. The turn is the 10♠, and both players check. The river brings the 6♦. Martinez checks once more, and Cochran bets 500,000. Martinez makes the call. Cochran tables K♦ 4♥ for the nut flush to take down the pot. Martinez falls to 2.9 million in chips, while Cochran climbs to 4.7 million.

22:07- Level 28: (150,000/75,000/150,000)

Fabian Foster raises to 350,000 from the button, and the action folds to Cameron Rowe, who shoves all in. Foster elects to fold, awarding the pot to Rowe, who increases his stack to 2.4 million. Foster remains one of the chip leaders with 4.4 million.

22:01- Level 28: (150,000/75,000/150,000)

Fabian Foster opens to 350,000 from the cutoff, and Chris Cochran responds by shoving all in. The small blind and big blind both fold, and Foster elects to release his hand.

22:00- Level 28: (150,000/75,000/150,000)

Tiago Alves dos Santos opens from the cutoff to 325,000 and is called by Fabian Foster and Rolando Martinez. The flop comes 9♥ Q♣ Q♦, and the action checks to Dos Santos, who bets 275,000. Foster folds, while Martinez makes the call. The turn is the 8♠. Martinez checks once again, and Dos Santos responds by moving all in, forcing Martinez to fold.

21:57- Level 28: (150,000/75,000/150,000)

Cameron Rowe shoves all in from the button and is called by Rolando Martinez in the small blind. The big blind folds. Rowe tables A♥ 4♠, while Martinez shows A♠ 6♦. The board runs out J♦ 10♣ 2♥ 4♣ Q♠, giving Rowe a pair of fours to secure the double-up. Rowe now has 2.4 million.

21:56- Level 28: (150,000/75,000/150,000)

Cameron Rowe shoves all in from the button and is called by Rolando Martinez in the small blind. The big blind folds. Rowe tables A♥ 4♠, while Martinez shows A♠ 6♦. The board runs out J♦ 10♣ 2♥ 4♣ Q♠, giving Rowe a pair of fours to secure the double-up.

21:53- Level 28: (150,000/75,000/150,000)

Aaron Speer shoves all in from the cutoff, and the action folds to Fabian Foster, who re-shoves all in. Foster tables Q♦ Q♠, while Speer shows 9♥ 9♣. The board runs out 8♠ 7♥ 5♦ J♦ K♦, and Foster’s queens hold to eliminate Speer in 6th place. Speer earns $5,554 for his deep run. Foster increases his stack 5.2 million.

21:52- Level 28: (150,000/75,000/150,000)

Rolando Martinez opens from the cutoff to 350,000. Aaron Speer moves all in from the button for 650,000. Fabian Foster initially undercalls for 350,000 from the big blind before completing the full call to 650,000. Martinez, briefly confused by the action, goes deep into the tank before ultimately making the call as well. The flop comes 8♣ 7♥ 2♠, and both Foster and Martinez check. The turn is the 10♦, producing another round of checks. The river brings the 3♠, and once again both players check. Foster tables A♠ 6♣, Martinez shows 5♠ 5♦, and Speer reveals 5♣ 5♥. The identical pocket fives result in a chopped pot between Martinez and Speer. Speer increases to 1.1 million in chips, while Martinez climbs to 4.7 million.

21:47- Level 28: (150,000/75,000/150,000)

Aaron Speer opens from under the gun to 325,000 and is called by Rolando Martinez. The flop comes 8♠ Q♣ 10♣. Martinez checks, Speer bets 450,000, and Martinez responds by shoving all in for 1,825,000. Speer makes the call. Martinez tables 8♣ 7♣, while Speer shows K♣ 4♣. The turn brings the J♦, and the 7♥ on the river secures the pot for Martinez. Speer is left with 1,025,000 in chips while Martinez increases his stack to 4.5 million.

21:42- Level 28: (150,000/75,000/150,000)

Tricia Miller shoves all in from the lojack for 1.525 million and is called by Chris Cochran, who tables A♥ A♦. Miller shows K♦ Q♥. The board runs out 7♣ 6♠ 10♠ 10♥ 5♣, and Cochran’s aces hold to send Miller to the rail in 7th place for $4,618.Cochran now has 3.3 million in chips.

21:30- Level 28: (150,000/75,000/150,000)

Final Table
Seat	Last Name	First Name	Chip Count
2	Foster	Fabian	3,975,000
4	Cochran	Chris	1,875,000
5	Rowe	Cameron	1,250,000
6	Martinez	Rolando	2,325,000
7	Miller	Tricia	1,575,000
8	Speer	Aaron	3,550,000
9	Alves Dos Santos	Tiago	3,325,000

 

21:20- Level 27: (120,000/60,000/120,000)

Tiago Alves dos Santos opens from the cutoff to 250,000, and Fabian Foster responds with a three-bet to 715,000. Dos Santos elects to fold, awarding the pot to Foster.

Players are now on break following the completion of Level 27. When play resumes for Level 28, blinds will increase to 75,000/150,000 with a 150,000 big blind ante.

21:17- Level 27: (120,000/60,000/120,000)

Aaron Speer opens from the button to 250,000 and is three-bet by Tiago Alves dos Santos to 660,000. Fabian Foster folds, and while in the tank, Speer jokes that Dos Santos is “trying to set a record” for three-betting him. After some thought, Speer also folds. Dos Santos then tables K♣ K♦ as he collects the pot. Dos Santos 3.6 million.

21:13- Level 27: (120,000/60,000/120,000)

Chris Cochran limps in from the hijack, and the action folds to Tricia Miller in the small blind, who shoves all in for 1.2 million. Cochran folds, and Miller tables A♦ K♣ as she collects the pot. Miller’s stack sits at 1.5 million.

21:11- Level 27: (120,000/60,000/120,000)

Fabian Foster opens from the cutoff to 260,000, and the action folds to Rolando Martinez in the big blind, who shoves all in for 1,630,000. Foster elects to fold, and Martinez takes down the pot. Martinez now has 2.2 million.

21:07- Level 27: (120,000/60,000/120,000)

Fabian Foster opens to 260,000 from the button and is called by Chris Cochran. Cameron Rowe folds. The flop comes 5♦ 10♠ 8♣. Cochran checks, Foster continuation-bets 300,000, and Cochran quickly folds. Foster flashes the 8♠ as he collects the pot. Cochran is left with 2.6 million in chips, while Foster climbs to 3.9 million.

21:00- Level 27: (120,000/60,000/120,000)

Michael Jagroo opens from middle position to 665,000 holding Q♣ J♣. The action folds around to Tiago Alves dos Santos, who shoves all in with A♠ J♠. The board runs out K♣ K♠ 7♠ 6♦ K♥, giving Dos Santos the winning hand and eliminating Jagroo in 8th place. Jagroo earns $3,668 for his deep run, while Dos Santos increases his stack to 3.3 million.

20:53- Level 27: (120,000/60,000/120,000)

Chris Cochran opens from under the gun to 240,000, and the action folds to Michael Jagroo in the big blind, who makes the call. The flop comes 10♠ 7♥ 5♣, and both players check. The turn is the 3♣, producing another round of checks. On the 9♠ river, the 6♦ is accidentally exposed as the bottom card of the stub before the action checks through once more. Cochran tables A♣ K♥, and Jagroo mucks his hand. Jagroo is left with 800,000 in chips, while Cochran now has 2.9 million.

20:48- Level 27: (120,000/60,000/120,000)

Fabian Foster raises to 260,000 from under the gun and is called by Chris Cochran, Aaron Spear, and Tiago Alves dos Santos. The flop comes 4♣ 2♣ 9♣. Dos Santos mistakenly moves all in out of turn. Aaron Spear checks, and after a floor ruling, Dos Santos’ all-in action is upheld. Foster, Cochran, and Spear all fold, awarding the pot to Dos Santos.

20:29- Level 27: (120,000/60,000/120,000)

Cameron Rowe shoves all in from under the gun for 955,000 and is called by Tiago Alves dos Santos. Rowe tables J♦ J♠, while Dos Santos shows A♠ Q♦. The board runs out clean for Rowe, earning him a full double-up to 1.8 million in chips. Dos Santos is left with 800,000.

20:29- Level 26: (100,000/50,000/100,000)

A very unusual hand unfolds when, prior to the deal being completed, Chris Cochran—who had not yet posted his big blind or ante—attempts to muck his cards thinking he is under-the-gun. After a floor ruling, Cochran is granted the rights back to his hand and the action continues. The hand folds to Fabian Foster on the button, who raises to 225,000. Michael Jagroo, in the small blind, shoves all in, and Cochran goes deep into the tank. Cameron Rowe requests the clock, which is approved by the floor. Cochran is given 30 seconds to act or his hand will be declared dead. With seconds remaining, Cochran moves all in. Jagroo tables Q♣ 6♦, while Cochran shows K♦ 10♣. The board runs out 2♣ 10♦ K♥ Q♠ K♣, giving Cochran a full house and the double-up. Cochran, who began the hand with 1,935,000, climbs to 3.9 million in chips, while Jagroo falls to 1.6 million.

20:22- Level 26: (100,000/50,000/100,000)

Fabian Foster opens to 200,000 from under the gun, and the action folds to Rolando Martinez in middle position, who makes the call. The button, small blind, and big blind all fold. The flop comes 4♠ 8♠ 10♦. Foster continuation-bets 245,000, and Martinez calls. The turn is the J♦, and both players check. The river brings the 7♣. Foster checks, Martinez bets 550,000, and Foster makes the call. Martinez tables 9♦ 9♣, and Foster mucks his hand. Foster is left with 1.4 million in chips, while Martinez climbs to 3.8 million.

20:16- Level 26: (100,000/50,000/100,000)

Tricia Miller shoves all in for 735,000 from under the gun, and the action folds around to Rolando Martinez in the big blind, who makes the call with A♦ 3♦. Miller tables 8♥ 8♦. The board runs out 5♥ 6♦ K♥ 2♣ Q♦, allowing Miller’s pocket eights to hold for the double-up. Miller climbs to 1.6 million in chips, while Martinez falls back to 2.5 million.

20:11- Level 26: (100,000/50,000/100,000)

Aaron Speer opens from the hijack to 225,000, and the action folds to Michael Jagroo in the big blind, who calls. The flop comes 5♣ 10♠ 3♦, and both players check. The turn is the 10♦. Jagroo checks, Speer bets 450,000, and Jagroo calls. The river brings the A♠. Jagroo checks once again, and Speer fires 650,000. Jagroo goes deep into the tank before eventually folding. Jagroo is left with 3.4 million in chips, while Speer climbs to 2.8 million.

20:05- Level 26: (100,000/50,000/100,000)

The action folds to Rolando Martinez on the button, who opens to 225,000. Tricia Miller folds from the small blind, and Aaron Spear calls from the big blind. The flop comes 10♣ 6♠ 7♠, and both players check. The turn is the 3♣. Spear checks to Martinez, who bets 250,000, and Spear calls. The river brings the J♦. Spear checks once more, and Martinez fires 450,000. Spear folds, leaving himself with 2.1 million in chips, while Martinez climbs to 3.3 million.

19:59- Level 26: (100,000/50,000/100,000)

Final Table
Seat	Last Name	First Name	Chip Count
2	Foster	Fabian	2,300,000
3	Jagroo	Michael	4,000,000
4	Cochran	Chris	1,400,000
5	Rowe	Cameron	1,200,000
6	Martinez	Rolando	2,700,000
7	Miller	Tricia	750,000
8	Speer	Aaron	2,600,000
9	Alves Dos Santos	Tiago	2,500,000

 

19:53- Level 25: (80,000/40,000/80,000)

The action folds to Aaron Spear in the small blind, who raises to 260,000. Tiago Alves dos Santos calls from the big blind, and the flop comes A♦ 3♥ 5♠. Spear leads out for 280,000, and Dos Santos folds.

19:50- Level 25: (80,000/40,000/80,000)

Fabian Foster raises to 200,000 from middle position, and the action folds to Aaron Speer in the big blind, who makes the call. The flop comes Q♥ 7♠ 10♥. Speer checks to Foster, who continuation-bets 280,000. Speer quickly folds, and Foster takes down the pot.

19:43- Level 25: (80,000/40,000/80,000)

Aaron Speer opens from the lojack to 175,000, and the action folds around to Michael Jagroo in the small blind, who three-bets to 550,000. Speer quickly releases his hand, and Jagroo takes down the pot.

19:42- Level 25: (80,000/40,000/80,000)

Tiago Alves dos Santos opens the button to 175,000 and Michael Jagroo calls from the big blind. The 10♣ is exposed as the burn card before the flop comes 9♦ 7♦ 7♠. The action checks through. The turn brings the J♥, and Jagroo leads out for 165,000. Dos Santos makes the call. The river is the Q♦, and Jagroo fires 400,000. Dos Santos folds, surrendering the pot to Jagroo. Dos Santos now sits with 2.6 million in chips, while Jagroo climbs to 4.1 million.

19:39- Level 25: (80,000/40,000/80,000)

Michael Jagroo opens to 175,000 from under the gun and the action folds to Tiago Alves dos Santos in the small blind, who makes the call. The flop comes 5♣ 7♦ 10♥. Alves dos Santos checks, Jagroo bets 200,000, and Alves dos Santos calls. The turn is the 2♣ and both players check. The Q♣ falls on the river, prompting another round of checks. Alves dos Santos tables 10♦ 8♦ for a pair of tens, and Jagroo mucks his hand.

19:35- Level 25: (80,000/40,000/80,000)

Michael Jagroo opens from UTG+1, and Tricia Miller calls. Aaron Spear then three-bets to 600,000 from the small blind. The big blind folds, Jagroo gets out of the way, and Miller—left with roughly 700,000 behind—goes deep into the tank before ultimately folding. Spear takes down the pot and increases his stack to 2.1 million.

19:23- Level 25: (80,000/40,000/80,000)

Tricia Miller shoves all in for 520,000 from the hijack and is called by Fabian Foster in the big blind. Foster tables 2♦ 2♠, while Miller shows A♣ J♦. The flop comes A♥ 7♠ A♦, vaulting Miller into the lead. The turn is the 3♠, and the Q♣ river secures the double-up for Miller, who climbs to 1.3 million in chips. Foster is left with 2 million.

19:05- Level 24: (60,000/30,000/60,000)

Preflop, Michael Jagroo opens to 125,000 from Seat 3 and is called by Chris Cochran in Seat 4. Cameron Rowe, in Seat 5, then shoves all in for 505,000 from the small blind. The action folds back to Jagroo, who gets out of the way. Cochran goes deep into the tank before ultimately making the call, showing J♥ J♠. Rowe tables A♠ J♦. The board runs out K♦ K♣ A♣ 5♥ 8♦, giving Rowe the winning pair to secure the double-up to 1.3 million in chips. Cochran is left with 1.3 million.

18:55- Level 24: (60,000/30,000/60,000)

The first hand of the final table results in an elimination as Peter Van Dusen gets his remaining 500,000 chips all in and is called by Fabian Foster. Van Dusen tables A♣ 7♥, while Foster shows 10♠ 10♦. The board runs out 4♣ K♠ 3♥ 9♦ 9♣, ending Van Dusen’s run in 9th place for $2,762.

18:52- Level 24: (60,000/30,000/60,000)

Final Table
Seat	Last Name	First Name	Chip Count
1	Van Deusen	Peter	500,000
2	Foster	Fabian	2,500,000
3	Jagroo	Michael	3,800,000
4	Cochran	Chris	2,100,000
5	Rowe	Cameron	700,000
6	Martinez	Rolando	3,300,000
7	Miller	Tricia	650,000
8	Speer	Aaron	1,800,000
9	Alves Dos Santos	Tiago	2,400,000

 

18:50- Level 24: (60,000/30,000/60,000)

Charles Campos gets all in on a flop of 2♥ Q♦ A♦ against Michael Jagroo and Aaron Spear. The turn brings the 8♥, and the action checks to Spear, who bets 250,000. Jagroo folds. Spear tables A♣ 2♠, while Campos shows K♠ 9♠. The river is the A♥, officially ending Campos’ run in 10th place for $2,287. With the elimination of Campos, the final table has been reached.

18:45- Level 24: (60,000/30,000/60,000)

At Table 42, Fabian Foster opens from under the gun to 125,000 and is called by Tiago Alves dos Santos in Seat 5. All other players fold. The flop comes 6♥ 3♠ 4♥ and checks through. On the 10♥ turn, Foster bets 180,000 and Dos Santos calls. The river is the 5♣. Foster fires 400,000, and Dos Santos responds by moving all in for 1.3 million. Foster folds, and Dos Santos shows A♥ 9♥ for the turned nut flush. Dos Santos now sits with 2.5 million in chips, while Foster falls back to 2 million.

18:35- Level 24: (60,000/30,000/60,000)

From UTG+1, Charles Campos shoves all in for 700,000 holding 7♦ 7♣ and is called by Peter Van Dusen with J♥ J♦, all others fold. The board runs out J♠ A♦ 4♣ 5♣ 6♣, giving Van Dusen a set to secure the double-up. Van Dusen increases his stack to 800,000, while Campos is left with 400,000.

18:30- Level 24: (60,000/30,000/60,000)

James Ralph is eliminated in 11th place, earning $2,287 for his deep run. With his elimination, the final two tables are now playing hand-for-hand as the field closes in on the official final table.

18:27- Level 24: (60,000/30,000/60,000)

Table 40
Seat	Last Name	First Name	Chip Count
1	Van Deusen	Peter	500,000
5	Jagroo	Michael	4,000,000
6	Miller	Tricia	800,000
7	Speer	Aaron	1,500,000
8	Martinez	Rolando	2,200,000
9	Campos	Charles	1,100,000

 

Table 42
Seat	Last Name	First Name	Chip Count
1	Foster	Fabian	2,500,000
2	Vandeberg	Jared	600,000
3	Ralph	James	800,000
5	Alves Dos Santos	Tiago	1,200,000
7	Rowe	Cameron	900,000
8	Cochran	Chris	1,600,000

 

18:21- Level 23: (50,000/25,000/50,000)

At Table 42, Jared Vandenberg gets all in holding pocket kings against the pocket aces of Tiago Alves dos Santos. An ace lands on the flop, leaving Vanden Berg drawing to runner-runner outs that never materialize. Vanden Berg is eliminated in 12th place, earning $2,287.

18:15- Level 23: (50,000/25,000/50,000)

Mark Marcellus gets all in holding Q♠ 10♦ and is called by Michael Jagroo with K♠ J♣. The board runs out Q♦ 4♦ 9♦ 10♣ 2♥, and Marcellus is eliminated in 13th place, earning $1,827. Jagroo increases his stack to 3.6 million.

18:11- Level 23: (50,000/25,000/50,000)

Fabian Foster opens from under the gun to 110,000 and is three-bet by Tiago Alves Dos Santos to 250,000. The action folds back around to Foster, who elects to fold. Dos Santos is now at 1,200,000.

18:04- Level 23: (50,000/25,000/50,000)

On a board of 8♠ 8♦ J♦, Aaron Spear bets 160,000. Chris Cochran responds by shoving all in for his remaining 1.1 million, sending Speer deep into the tank. After some consideration, Speer elects to fold, leaving himself with 1.7 million in chips while Cochran increases his stack to 1.5 million.

18:00- Level 23: (50,000/25,000/50,000)

On a board of 2♠ 4♠ 8♠ 5♦, Charles Campos gets it all in three-handed against Michael Jagroo and Tricia Miller. Campos comes away with the pot and increases his stack to 900,000.

17:52- Level 23: (50,000/25,000/50,000)

Eric Fetter is eliminated in 14th place for $1,827 after getting his K♠ 10♣ all in against the Q♥ Q♦ of Charles Campos. Campos holds to win the pot and increases his stack to 700,000.

17:49- Level 23: (50,000/25,000/50,000)

Rolando Martinez gets all in holding K♦ K♥ and is called by Eric Fetter with Q♥ Q♦ . The board runs out 9♥ 9♣ J♥ 5♣ 3♠, allowing Martinez’s kingsto hold and earn the double-up to 1,050,000. Fetter is left with 300,000.

17:44- Level 23: (50,000/25,000/50,000)

Tricia Miller gets all in holding 10♣ 6♣ against the Q♣ J♦ of Brian Celso. The board runs out K♠ 4♣ 3♣ 9♣ Q♦, giving Miller a flush to secure the knockout. Celso is eliminated in 15th place, while Miller increases her stack to 1.3 million.

17:42- Level 23: (50,000/25,000/50,000)

As Level 23 begins, just 15 players remain in contention with the average stack sitting at 1.2 million. Blinds are increasing to a 50,000 big blind ante with 25,000/50,000 blinds, and all remaining players are guaranteed at least $1,827 as the march toward the final table continues

17:35- Level 22: (40,000/20,000/40,000)

Table 40
Seat	Last Name	First Name	Chip Count
1	Van Deusen	Peter	1,000,000
2	Fetter	Eric	1,200,000
4	Marcellus	Mark	575,000
5	Jagroo	Michael	2,400,000
6	Miller	Tricia	1,200,000
7	Celso	Brian	210,000
8	Martinez	Rolando	1,300,000
9	Campos	Charles	600,000
Table 42
Seat	Last Name	First Name	Chip Count
1	Foster	Fabian	1,700,000
2			900,000
3	Ralph	James	600,000
5	Alves Dos Santos	Tiago	1,400,000
6	Speer	Aaron	1,800,000
7	Rowe	Cameron	1,200,000
8	Cochran	Chris	1,700,000

17:26- Level 22: (40,000/20,000/40,000)

Cameron Rowe just secured a crucial double-up during the late stages of Day 2 in the $300 Kickoff. After getting the chips in against Fabian Foster, Rowe was able to hold and climb to approximately 1.3 million in chips. Foster remains among the bigger stacks despite the setback with roughly 1.4 million remaining.

17:24- Level 22: (40,000/20,000/40,000)

The pace of eliminations continues to increase in the $300 Kickoff as the field has now been trimmed to the final 15 players at Orange City Poker. Conner Dolan was eliminated in 17th place, earning $1,515 for his deep run through the 624-entry field. Shortly after, Austin Basque hit the rail in 16th place, also collecting $1,515. With 15 players remaining, everyone left in the field is now guaranteed at least $1,827 as players continue chasing the $27,458 top prize.

17:21- Level 22: (40,000/20,000/40,000)

One of the more accomplished players remaining in the field has hit the rail as Daniel D’Alessandro has been eliminated from the $300 Kickoff in 18th place for $1,515.

D’Alessandro entered Day 2 after finishing as the Flight 1C chip leader and remained a factor throughout much of the afternoon before his run came to an end deep in the money.

17:00- Level 22: (40,000/20,000/40,000)

Table 40
Seat	Last Name	First Name	Chip Count
1	Van Deusen	Peter	400,000
2	Fetter	Eric	1,200,000
3	Empty	Empty	Empty
4	Marcellus	Mark	475,000
5	Jagroo	Michael	1,200,000
6	Empty	Empty	Empty
7	Celso	Brian	900,000
8	Gonzalez	Angel	320,000
9	Campos	Charles	800,000
Table 42
Seat	Last Name	First Name	Chip Count
1	Rodriguez	Sebastian	850,000
2	Empty	Empty	Empty
3	Ralph	James	400,000
4	Dolan	Conner	300,000
5	Alves Dos Santos	Tiago	900,000
6	Speer	Aaron	1,400,000
7	Daulton	Dominic	350,000
8	Cochran	Chris	700,000
9	Empty	Empty	Empty
Table 43
Seat	Last Name	First Name	Chip Count
1	Basque	Austin	250,000
2			1,400,000
3	Miller	Tricia	850,000
4	Foster	Fabian	1,700,000
5	Empty	Empty	Empty
6	Rowe	Cameron	600,000
7	Empty	Empty	Empty
8	D’Alessandro	Daniel	250,000
9	Martinez	Rolando	1,200,000

16:13- Level 21: (30,000/15,000/30,000)

25 players remain with an average stack of 750,000. At level 22, we will begin updating individual chip counts.

15:50- Level 20: (20,000/10,000/20,000)

With 21:59 remaining in Level 20 at blinds of 10,000/20,000, the field has been trimmed down to the final 27 players. The average stack now sits at 693,000, with all remaining competitors guaranteed at least $891 while everyone still has their eyes on the $27,458 first-place prize.

15:30- Level 20: (20,000/10,000/20,000)

We’re picking up the action in Day 2 of Event 1: the $300 Kickoff at the May Deep Stack Series from Orange City Poker. After drawing 624 entries and generating a $156,000 prize pool, the field has been narrowed down to just 35 remaining players all chasing the $27,458 first-place prize and the title. Players are currently in Level 20 with blinds of 20,000/10,000 and a 20,000 big blind ante. Every remaining player is guaranteed at least $728 as the march toward the final table continues. We’ll be providing chip count updates, notable eliminations, and interesting hands throughout the evening until a champion is crowned.