$10,300 PCA Main Event
Dia 1a Iniciado
2023 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure
$10,300 PCA Main Event
Dias: 1a
Event Info
Resultado Final
Event Info
Informações sobre o nível
Informações sobre o torneio - Dia 1a
2023 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure
Buy-in
$10,300
Prize Pool
$8,623,300
Entradas
889
Nível
32
Blinds
100,000 / 200,000
Ante
200,000
Entradas
166
Jogadores em jogo
80
Day 1a of $10,300 PCA Main Event Set to Begin at 12 p.m. ET
For the first time since 2019, PokerStars returns to the Bahamas for the highly anticipated PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) and the PokerStars No Limit Hold-em Players Championship (PSPC) for a fortnights worth of epic poker action.
Tournament proceedings began yesterday at the beautiful Baha Mar Resort with the $100,000 PCA Super High Roller and $1,100 BSOP Bahamas Main Event, which continue today.
However, most of the eyes will be on the $10,300 PCA Main Event which has its first of two starting flights commencing at 12 p.m. ET.
The plan for the Day 1 flights is to play eight 60-minute levels, with a 20-minute break taking place every two levels. Entrants will receive a 30,000 starting stack and will need to have chips in front of them upon the completion of the day to make it through to the next stage. Each player is permitted two entries per flight/day and late registration closes upon the completion of Level 10 on Day 2.
Day 1a Schedule
| Level | Duration | Small Blind | Big Blind | Big Blind Ante |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 min | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 2 | 60 min | 100 | 200 | 200 |
| 20 minute break | ||||
| 3 | 60 min | 100 | 300 | 300 |
| 4 | 60 min | 200 | 400 | 400 |
| 20 minute break | ||||
| 5 | 60 min | 200 | 500 | 500 |
| 6 | 60 min | 300 | 600 | 600 |
| 20 minute break | ||||
| 7 | 60 min | 400 | 800 | 800 |
| 8 | 60 min | 500 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Rheem Romps to Title 2019
In the last edition of the PCA Main Event, Chino Rheem was the last player standing after he conquered an 865-player strong field and collected the $1,567,100 set aside for the winner.
It was a memorable performance from Rheem as he demolished the competition in the final two days of the tournament to etch his name in the history books.
Rheem defeated Daniel Strelitz in heads-up play to claim the title and added his name to the list of PCA Main Event winners which includes legends such as Gus Hansen, Bertrand "Elky" Grospellier, Dimitar Danchev and Maria Lampropulos, to name a few.
PCA Main Event Winners
| YEAR | BUY-IN | ENTRIES | TOTAL PRIZE POOL | WINNER | FIRST PRIZE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | $7,500 | 221 | $1,657,500 | Gus Hansen | $455,780 |
| 2005 | $8,000 | 461 | $3,487,200 | John Gale | $890,600 |
| 2006 | $8,000 | 724 | $5,647,200 | Steve Paul-Ambrose | $1,388,600 |
| 2007 | $8,000 | 937 | $7,063,842 | Ryan Daut | $1,535,255 |
| 2008 | $8,000 | 1,136 | $8,562,976 | Bertrand Grospellier | $2,000,000 |
| 2009 | $10,000 | 1,347 | $12,674,000 | Poorya Nazari | $3,000,000 |
| 2010 | $10,300 | 1,529 | $14,831,300 | Harrison Gimbel | $2,200,000 |
| 2011 | $10,300 | 1,560 | $15,132,000 | Galen Hall | $2,300,000 |
| 2012 | $10,300 | 1,072 | $10,398,400 | John Dibella | $1,775,000 |
| 2013 | $10,300 | 987 | $9,573,900 | Dimitar Danchev | $1,859,000 |
| 2014 | $10,300 | 1,031 | $10,070,000 | Dominik Panka | $1,423,096 |
| 2015 | $10,300 | 816 | $7,915,200 | Kevin Schulz | $1,491,580 |
| 2016 | $5,300 | 928 | $4,500,800 | Mike Watson | $728,325 |
| 2017 | $5,000 | 738 | $3,376,712 | Christian Harder | $429,664 |
| 2018 | $10,300 | 582 | $5,645,400 | Maria Lampropulos | $1,081,100 |
| 2019 | $10,300 | 865 | $8,390,500 | Chino Rheem | $1,567,100 |
As always, be sure to keep it locked it with PokerNews to keep up with all the action from the PCA.
Shuffle Up and Deal
The tournament director has instructed the dealers to begin play. The 2023 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event is officially underway with 32 entrants.
Nível: 1
Blinds: 100/100
Ante: 100
Early Entrants
Nível 1
: Blinds 100/100, 100 ante
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 |
More Notable Entries
Nível 1
: Blinds 100/100, 100 ante
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 | |
|
30,000 |
"Am I Really Going to get Coolered on the First Hand?"
Nível 1
: Blinds 100/100, 100 ante
It was a three handed table and there was around 12,500 in the pot.
Louis Boutin was in the small blind against Thomas Brown in the big blind.
The board read 
and Boutin checked to Brown who bet 10,000 before Boutin check shoved all in for around 25,000 effective. Brown went into the tank and said to himself, "Am I really going to be coolered on the first hand?". Brown eventually showed 
for two pair as he through his cards into the muck.
Boutin collected his chips as Brown laughed "That was a hell of a first hand!".
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
52,500 | 52,500 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |
Kulev Straightens Out Rabichow
Nível 1
: Blinds 100/100, 100 ante
On a short-handed table at the start, the board showed 
when Kevin Rabichow bet 600 in the small blind. Alex Kulev called out of the big blind and they headed to the 
on the river. Rabichow now checked and Kulev bet 2,700. A few seconds later, Rabichow called but quickly mucked when Kulev tabled the 
for a nine-high straight.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
|
34,000 | 4,000 |
|
|
26,000 | -4,000 |
Boutin Bets Out Billard
Nível 1
: Blinds 100/100, 100 ante
Louis Boutin opened to 300 from the button before Francois Billard three-bet to 1,800 from the big blind.
Boutin called to see the 
flop which checked through to the 
turn after both players took their time making their decisions.
Billard bet 1,200 and was called which brought in the 
river. Billard then opted to check-fold after Boutin fired for 2,800.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
|
48,000 | -4,500 |
|
26,000 | 26,000 |
Hudon Tussles With Kornuth
Nível 1
: Blinds 100/100, 100 ante
Picking up the action on a 
turn, Eliot Hudon checked and then faced a bet worth 500. Hudon opted for a check-raise to 2,500 and that got the best of it as Kornuth quickly folded. Shortly after, Hudon raised to 300 and Kornuth made it 1,600 to go from one seat over on a three-handed table.
That shut down Hudon and Kornuth won some chips back.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
|
31,000 | 1,000 |
|
|
29,000 | -1,000 |