$180 Seniors Classic Rockers 50+ (Re-Entry)
Level 19: 4,000/8,000 with a 1,000 ante
Players Remaining: 15 of 145
Since the bubble burst, there’s been a quick succession of eliminations. Here’s a look at those who have hit the rail:
16th: Michael Simon, Sr. – $291
17th: Peter Martin – $291
18th: Robert Brandl – $291
$180 Seniors Classic Rockers 50+ (Re-Entry)
Level 19: 4,000/8,000 with a 1,000 ante
Players Remaining: 18 of 145
It took 27 rounds of hand-for-hand play, but the Seniors Classic Rockers bubble boy was none other than Seminole Hard Rock Tampa ambassador Wally Maddah. Maddah got crippled in a boat-versus-boat battle and eventually was down to his final 13,000 at 4,000/8,000 with a 1,000 ante. The small blind limped and Maddah checked in the big blind with 3,000 behind.
Flop: 
The small blind checked and Maddah pump-faked his last 3,000 chips before playfully throwing them in the pot. The small blind called and the hands were tabled.
Small blind: 
for a pair of eights
Maddah: 
for a pair of twos
The turn and river brought no help and Maddah was eliminated on the stone bubble.
Here’s a look at what the remaining players are jockeying for:
1st – $5,809 + Championship seat
2nd – $3,197
3rd – $1,841
4th – $1,550
5th – $1,163
6th – $969
7th – $775
8th – $581
9th – $436
10th-12th – $388
13th-15th – $339
16th-18th – $291
$180 Seniors Classic Rockers 50+ (Re-Entry)
Level 17: 2,500/5,000 with a 500 ante
Players Remaining: 20 of 145
Defending Seniors Classic Rockers event champion Bo Bloom just busted in a three-way all-in. Lenny Rubin had opened to 15,000 and Mike Simone jammed for 16,000 from the cutoff. Bloom called as did Rubin.
The flop fell 
. Rubin bet and Bloom moved all-in. Rubin snapped and the hands were flipped.
Simon: 
for a set
Rubin: 
for an overpair
Bloom: 
for top pair
The runout didn’t improve any player and earned Simon the main pot and a triple-up. Rubin’s overpair won the side pot while Bloom was rendered a rail bird.
With that, the defending champion has been eliminated and the money bubble is right around the corner.
$180 Seniors Classic Rockers 50+ (Re-Entry)
Level 15: 1,500/3,000 with a 500 ante
Players Remaining: 26 of 145
Under 27 players remain and those still in combined to the final three tables just a few moments ago. With stacks shallowing, an unknown player busted 27th. In the hunt and chipping up is Seminole Hard Rock Tampa ambassador Wally Maddah.
Only the top 18 finish in the money and the bubble is right around the corner.
Here’s the final three tables at a glance:
Recent eliminations from the event include the husband and wife duo of Shari and Amelio Amato.
$180 Seniors Classic Rockers 50+ (Re-Entry)
Level 14: 1,200/2,400 with a 400 ante
Players Remaining: 36 of 145
After starting off the Classic Rockers event with a blatant misread of his hand, Marvin Karlins has recovered nicely. The Tampa area grinder now holds 160,000 chips and is about double average.
$180 Seniors Classic Rockers 50+ (Re-Entry)
Level 13: 1,000/2,000 with a 300 ante
Players Remaining: 39 of 145
A table broke shortly after cards went back in the air following the 30-minute dinner break. As luck would have it, two of the more notable players still in are seated right next to eachother. In Seat 9 is defending champion Bo Bloom while World Series of Poker bracelet winner and current chip leader Andre Boyer is on his direct left in Seat 10.
With 39 players still in the action, the money is far away yet with only the top 18 earning a score.
$180 Seniors Classic Rockers 50+ (Re-Entry)
End of Level 12: 800/1,600 with a 300 ante
Players Remaining: 41 of 145
Andre Boyer earned a World Series of Poker gold bracelet during the summer of 2015 winning $250,000 in a $1,500 six-max event. Now, just about 18 months later, he’s in search of a guitar to complement his bracelet and is in great position. Boyer holds over 200,000 chips and leads the way in the Classic Rockers.
Players are currently on a 30-minute dinner break with cards going back in the air at about 6pm.
$180 Seniors Classic Rockers 50+ (Re-Entry)
Level 11: 600/1,200 with a 200 ante
Players Remaining: 50 of 145
The field is narrowing steadily, but one player that hasn’t budged is defending champion Bo Bloom. Bloom claims a stack of 66,500 and is above average meaning his title defense is very much still alive.
$180 Seniors Classic Rockers 50+ (Re-Entry)
Level 10: 500/1,000 with a 100 ante
Players Remaining: 63 of 145
For Amelio and Shari Amato, today’s Classic Rockers event is a family affair. The poker-playing husband and wife duo has experienced tremendous success, both owning six figures in career earnings.
With the 145-entry starting field in today’s event already down to 63, both are putting themselves in position to add to their resumes. Additionally, they’re seated at adjacent tables and can keep tabs on the eachother quite easily.
At present, Amelio has the edge on his better half claiming 55,000 chips to her 45,000.
$180 Seniors Classic Rockers 50+ (Re-Entry)
Level 9: 400/800 with a 100 ante
Players Remaining: 80 of 145
Registration is closed in today’s 11am $180 Seniors Classic Rockers event. The tournament drew 145 entries generating a total prize pool of $19,375. The top 18 finishers earn prize money with a min-cash worth $291. Payouts culminate in a $5,809, but in addition to the cash, the tournament’s winner earns a guitar trophy and a seat in the $300,000 guaranteed Championship.
Prize pool details:
2016 Winter Poker Open
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Tampa, FL
Event 11
$180 Seniors Classic Rockers
Entries: 145
Prize Pool: $19,375
December 13, 2016
1st – $5,809 + Championship seat
2nd – $3,197
3rd – $1,841
4th – $1,550
5th – $1,163
6th – $969
7th – $775
8th – $581
9th – $436
10th-12th – $388
13th-15th – $339
16th-18th – $291
The clock currently shows 80 players remaining in the middle of Level 9. Among them are defending champion Bo Bloom, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa ambassador Wally Maddah, last year’s seventh-place finisher Ray Delcueto, Tony March and Markvin Karlins.