Event #12

Stajic Leads 29 Day 2 Qualifiers from Day 1D

January 28, 2020 | 3:18pm | Playground

The final starting flight for the Strangers in the Night, Day 1D Turbo, came and went in a flash, completing 14 levels of play in only four hours.

This turbo flight delivered fast action right from the outset, and the blistering pace kept up all the way to the end of the flight. Despite the shortened late registration and re-entry period, this flight took in 14 re-entries for a total of 79 entries, which put nearly 2 million in chips in play.

In the end, 29 players survived to bag chips at the end of level 14. Led by Sinisa Stajic, these qualifiers will return this evening at 7:00pm for Day 2. To see the combined Day 1 results, click here.

Three Levels To Go…

Level: 12
Small Blind: 800
Big Blind: 1.6K
BB Ante: 1.6K
Chip Average: 47K
Remaining: 42
Entries: 79

January 28, 2020 | 2:04pm | Playground

Day 1D Turbo is nearly done, as there is less than an hour of play remaining. The field now counts 42 players, each hoping to run up their stacks before the chips go into the bag at the end of level 14.

Silvio La Palerma still controls one of the largest stacks in play, however, the quickly mounting blinds have already begun to force the action and could lead to a tumultuous end of the flight.

Here is a look at the action from level 11:

La Palerma Leads at the First Break

Level: 7
Small Blind: 250
Big Blind: 500
BB Ante: 500
Chip Average: 32K
Remaining: 61
Entries: 79

January 28, 2020 | 12:56pm | Playground

Play has just resumed following the first break of the day and the end of the late registration and re-entry period. The fast action of the early levels is likely to give way to a more conservative grind to the end of level 14, as the prospect of qualifying for Day 2 will soon start to exert its influence.

Nearly everyone who hit the rail prior to the break decided to fire another bullet, generating 14 re-entries from 17 eliminations. The 61 remaining players are now competing for nearly 2 million in chips in play.

The current chip leader, Silvio La Palerma, is out ahead of the pack for the time being with a stack of 190 big blinds. But the blinds will be catching up to the field very quickly in this turbo format so even what may seem like an insurmountable lead at this stage is far from safe.

First Name	Last Name	Stack
Silvio	La Palerma	95,000
Grant	Ellis	83,500
Nadir	Lalji	69,000
Ernest	Kelly	63,500
Michael	Boyle	63,000
Sinisa	Stajic	62,100
Mario	Page	60,000

Last Hour of Late Registration

Level: 4
Small Blind: 100
Big Blind: 200
BB Ante: 200
Chip Average: 27K
Remaining: 55
Entries: 60

January 28, 2020 | 12:00pm | Playground

The levels are zooming by in this turbo flight, and the chips are flying!

Everyone realizes that this is their last chance to run up a stack in this event so every pot is being strongly contested. Of the five eliminations in the early levels, four players have opted to re-enter. A starting stack still provides 125 big blinds so new players and re-entries have lots of room to play at this stage. Late registration will be available until 12:45pm.

Here is a look at the action from level 3:

It’s Turbo Time!

Level: 1
Small Blind: 50
Big Blind: 100
BB Ante: 0
Chip Average: 25K
Remaining: 30
Entries: 30

January 28, 2020 | 11:10am | Playground

This is your last chance at the Strangers in the Night! The final starting flight, Day 1D Turbo, just got underway.

Players will start with 25,000 in chips to play through 14 15-minute levels. As with the other starting flights, play will begin 10-handed before moving to 9-hande as soon as possible.

The Strangers in the Night is a re-entry event with unlimited re-entries permitted until the end of the late registration period on each Day 1, which arrives at the beginning of level 7 at 12:45pm on Day 1D.

Re-entry is permitted for any player that loses all their chips or chooses to forfeit their stack. A player may play additional Day 1s even if they have survived a previous Day 1 with chips. Players who qualify for Day 2 more than once resume play on Day 2 with their largest qualifying stack; all other qualifying stacks will be forfeited. Day 2 runs tonight at 7:00pm.

Good luck to all!

Majdalani bags 286,000 chips to lead 31 qualifiers into Day 2

January 28, 2020 | 3:15am | Playground

The third starting flight of the $150 + $25 Strangers in the Night tournament has just concluded. Day 1C garnered a total of 159 entries, including 35 re-entries, hoping to qualify for Day 2 and continue their quest for a piece of the $75,000 prize pool guarantee.

Bryan Robitaille Fequet took the early lead and remained in first place for the majority of the flight but it was Nicolas Majdalani that ended the night on top. Majdalani went on a hot streak for the last two levels of the night to finish with 286,000 chips. Robitaille Fequet moves to second with a stack of 251,500 and in third is Tony Lei with 244,500.

31 players have advanced to Day 2, which will take place tomorrow evening at 7:00pm. Day 2 will play through 10 levels and Day 3 will play down to a winner.

The last starting flight for Strangers in the Night will take place tomorrow at 11:00am before Day 2 commences later on. Don’t miss out!

Congratulations to all players and good luck in Day 2!

Majdalani doubles up

Level: 13
Small Blind: 1K
Big Blind: 2K
BB Ante: 2K
Chip Average: 104.6
Remaining: 38
Entries: 159

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020 | 2:14am | Playground

38 remain as the clock runs down on level 13. It’s now or never for a lot of players, small stacks won’t survive long in Day 2 if they don’t double up soon.

Ernest Kelly, one of the former chip leaders, knew his dwindling stack would not suffice so he shoved pre-flop. Nicolas Majdalani followed Kelly’s lead and also shoved. Franco A. thought for a moment before calling to make the hand a three-way battle.

The board ran out . Kelly’s was of no help and he was eliminated. Franco A. had but Majdalani’s gave him a straight and the win as he was able to double his stack of 86,000.

Play continues…

Robitaille Fequet holds down the top spot

Level: 12
Small Blind: 800
Big Blind: 1.6K
BB Ante: 1.6K
Chip Average: 86.4
Remaining: 46
Entries: 159

January 28, 2020 | 1:34am | Playground

Players have returned from the last break of the night, as they are just three levels from advancing to Day 2. The field is down to 46 with an average chip count of 86,400. The chips have been flying back and forth between players as it seems only those on the leaderboard can retain their stack.

Bryan Robitaille Fequet is miles ahead of his competitors with a stack of 241,000 which is currently worth 150 big blinds. Christopher-Elias Kokozaki has moved up into second with 157,000.

First Name	Last Name	Stack
Bryan	Robitaille Fequet	241,000
Christopher-Elias	Kokozaki	157,000
Tomislav	Pavkovic	155,000

Making Moves

Level: 11
Small Blind: 600
Big Blind: 1.2K
BB Ante: 1.2K
Chip Average: 72K
Remaining: 55
Entries: 159

January 28, 2020 | 12:50am | Playground

The pace of play has slowed down as competitors can now see the end of the flight on the horizon. Some players are counting their blinds carefully and moving with caution, while others are proving a more aggressive style of play is the way to build. Several players have been racking up chips and sending their opponents packing, hoping to go into Day 2 with the largest stack possible.

Take a look at some recent action:

Robitaille Fequet pulls further ahead

Level: 9
Small Blind: 400
Big Blind: 800
BB Ante: 800
Chip Average: 58.4K
Remaining: 68
Entries: 159

January 27, 2020 | 11:55pm | Playground

68 players have returned from break to continue into level 9. With the exception of a handful of large stacks, many players seem to be sitting around the current chip average of 58,400.

Bryan Robitaille Fequet is definitely one of the exceptions as he maintains the top spot with 188,000 in chips, good for 235 big blinds. The leaderboard has added three new members since the first break, it will be interesting to see if they can retain their edge throughout the next few levels.

First Name	Last Name	Stack
Bryan	Robitaille Fequet	188,000
Taylor	Richardson	147,000
Michele	Pengue	142,000
Christopher-Elias	Kokozaki	135,500

Late registration has closed, 92 remain

Level: 7
Small Blind: 250
Big Blind: 500
BB Ante: 500
Chip Average: 43.2
Remaining: 92
Entries: 159

January 27, 2020 | 10:28pm | Playground

There were a total of 159 entries, including 35 re-entries, before late registration closed for Day 1C. 92 players remain in play through level seven, the midway point to level 14. The last minute entries bumped the total chips in play to 3,975,000 with the average stack sitting at 43,200.

Here’s a look at some of the remaining players:

Robitaille Fequet takes the early lead

Level: 5
Small Blind: 150
Big Blind: 300
BB Ante: 300
Chip Average: 36K
Remaining: 97
Entries: 140

January 27, 2020January 27, 2020 | 9:37pm | Playground

Players have returned from their first break and resumed play into level five. 140 entries so far, including 24 re-entries, and there’s still 40 minutes left before late registration closes at 10:15pm.

Bryan Robitaille Fequet has taken the early lead with a cool 113,500 in chips. Robitaille-Fequet isn’t the only player to reach the 100,000 mark, as Ernest Kelly stays close behind with a stack of 105,450.