$1,100 PCA National
Dia 1a Iniciado
2019 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure
$1,100 PCA National
Dias: 1a
Event Info
Resultado Final
Event Info
Informações sobre o nível
2019 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure
Buy-in
$1,100
Entradas
812
Nível
31
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
160,000
The $1,100 PCA National Kicks Off at Noon
While the $25,000 PokerStars NL Hold'em Players Championship reaches its sizzling climax today by crowning six millionaires, other side events are kicking off as well to keep action going at the 2019 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure at the Atlantis Resort & Casino. For the deepest pockets, the $100,000 PCA Super High Roller, which will commence at 12:30 p.m. local, is where it's at. On the more affordable side of the scale, it's the $1,100 PCA National that will have cards flying around from noon onwards. On tap are two starting days today and a second, final day tomorrow.
Last year, the PCA National (billed as the $1,650 PCA National Championship) made headlines everywhere when none other than bestselling author Maria Konnikova went on a dream run. While working on her book The Biggest Bluff, she sought out tutelage from Erik Seidel. The teachings certainly paid off as the Friend of PokerStars topped the PCA National Championship's 290-strong field to win $84,600 and grabbed one of the first Platinum Passes that would be awarded. The incredible success changed her plans and shortly after, Konnikova signed on as a full-fledged ambassador for the Red Spade to continue her ride from amateur rank to duking it out with the world's best.
With the Platinum Pass winners enjoying their final days in the Caribbean sun, the modest buy-in of the PCA National could entice many of them for a last-ditch effort to end their one-of-a-kind poker trip on a high note. Day 1a kicks off at noon and will feature levels of 30 minutes, while the second flight starts at 6 p.m. with 20-minute levels. Play continues until 15% of the field is remaining, at which point play will be halted and everyone that has survived will be in the money. Day 2 will recommence at noon on Friday, January 11, with 40-minutes levels up until the end. Players will get 20,000 chips to work with. Late registration closes at the start of level 9 and there will be no dinner break.
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$1,100 PCA National Day 1 Structure
| Level | Duration | Small Blind | Big Blind | Big Blind Ante |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 min | 100 | 100 | |
| 2 | 30 min | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 3 | 30 min | 100 | 200 | 200 |
| 4 | 30 min | 100 | 300 | 300 |
| BREAK | 15 min | |||
| 5 | 30 min | 200 | 400 | 400 |
| 6 | 30 min | 200 | 500 | 500 |
| 7 | 30 min | 300 | 600 | 600 |
| 8 | 30 min | 400 | 800 | 800 |
| BREAK | 15 min | |||
| 9 | 30 min | 500 | 1000 | 1000 |
| 10 | 30 min | 600 | 1200 | 1200 |
| 11 | 30 min | 800 | 1600 | 1600 |
| 12 | 30 min | 1000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| BREAK / COLOR UP 100 | 15 min | |||
| 13 | 30 min | 1000 | 2500 | 2500 |
| 14 | 30 min | 1500 | 3000 | 3000 |
| 15 | 30 min | 2000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| 16 | 30 min | 2500 | 5000 | 5000 |
| BREAK | 15 min | |||
| 17 | 30 min | 3000 | 6000 | 6000 |
| 18 | 30 min | 4000 | 8000 | 8000 |
| 19 | 30 min | 5000 | 10000 | 10000 |
| 20 | 30 min | 6000 | 12000 | 12000 |
Nível: 1
Blinds: 100/100
Ante: 0
Cards in the Air
Nível 1
: 100/100, 0 ante
The shuffle up and deal has sounded with 105 players at the start of Day 1a.
A First Look at the Field
Nível 1
: 100/100, 0 ante
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
20,000 | 20,000 |
|
20,000 | 20,000 |
|
20,000 | 20,000 |
|
20,000 | 20,000 |
|
20,000 | 20,000 |
|
20,000 | 20,000 |
|
20,000 | 20,000 |
|
20,000 | 20,000 |
|
20,000 | 20,000 |
|
20,000 | 20,000 |
Trips for Josephy
Nível 1
: 100/100, 0 ante
Three players saw a flop of 
appear and checked it around. Cliff Josephy bet 500 on the 
turn, Albert Balayn folded, Sergei Leonichev raised to 1,300 on the button and Josephy called.
Two quick checks on the 
river followed and Josephy took it with 
.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
|
22,000 | 2,000 |
|
18,400 |
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Nível 1
: 100/100, 0 ante
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Nível: 2
Blinds: 100/100
Ante: 100
More Names; Leah on Top
Nível 2
: 100/100, 100 ante
The field is up to 172 players at the start of level 2, with players such as Ian Simpson, Niall Farrell, and Stefan Huber taking their seats. Mike Leah is already up to 40,000, after a "very exciting level 1".
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
|
40,000 | 20,000 |
|
20,000 | |
|
20,000 | |
|
20,000 | |
|
20,000 | |
|
20,000 |
Easy Calls for Putz
Nível 2
: 100/100, 100 ante
On a 
flop, two players checked to Etienne Sorel who bet 1,500. Christopher Putz called while Alexander Haber gave it up. Sorel emptied the clip with rapid bets of 3,000 on the 
turn and river, followed by two equally fast calls.
Sorel showed 
but Putz held 
for the nut flush and won the hand.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
37,000 | |
|
|
7,800 |