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Event 11: Bo Bloom Bursts Bubble in Double Elimination

$180 Senior Classic Rockers 50+ Deep Stack (Re-Entry)
Level 13: 2,500/5,000/500 Ante

2015 WPO three way

With 29 players left, Bo Bloom busted two sending the Seniors Classic Rockers event into the money. Bloom held AsKd in a three-way pot. The action was unknown, but it appeared one player was already all in while Bloom and another were jockeying for a side pot. By the time the betting was done, Bloom’s opponent got the last of his stack in as well and Bloom called.

The board completed AhJsJd8dAc giving Bloom aces-full. He bested the KcJh jacks-full of one opponent and the QsQh of another. With that, just 27 players were left and the tournament did a complete three-table re-draw.

Here’s a look at what the remaining players are playing for:

1st – $8,066 + $1,650 seat
2nd – $4,752
3rd – $2,736
4th – $2,218
5th – $1,728
6th – $1,440
7th – $1,152
8th – $864
9th – $576
10th-12th – $374
13th-15th – $317
16th-18th – $288
19th-27th – $259

Event 11: Bill Isbell Over 400K

$180 Senior Classic Rockers 50+ Deep Stack (Re-Entry)
Level 12: 2,000/4,000/500 Ante

Senior Classic Rockers chip leader Bill Isbell just crossed 400,000 chips care of Ladies Event runner up Mary Donahoe. The flop was Kh5h4d and Donahoe checked. Isbell bet 8,000. Donahoe called.

The turn came the 4s. Donahoe checked again. Isbell bet again, this time 13,000. Donahoe called.

The board completed with the Qd. Donahoe checked a third time. Isbell bet 16,000. Donahoe called and Isbell flipped over Ks7s for top pair. Donahoe exposed Qh6h for a busted flush draw that turned into a pair of queens on the river. Isbell took the pot and now holds 425,000 chips.

Event 11: Seniors Have Some Pep

$180 Senior Classic Rockers 50+ Deep Stack (Re-Entry)
End of Level 11: 1,500/3,000/400 Ante

Event 11

The Senior Classic Rockers event is moving along at anything but a snail’s pace. Barely six hours into the day, just five tables and 41 players remain. A few of those names still in the hunt are John Holley, Mary Donahoe, Anthony Pellegrini and chip leader Bill Isbell.

Since taking the chip lead during Level 8, Isbell’s advantage has only grown. He now holds 379,000 chips with the money bubble right around the corner.

Event 11: Senior Classic Rockers Prize Pool

$180 Senior Classic Rockers 50+ Deep Stack (Re-Entry)
Level 9: 800/1,600/200 Ante

The 2015 Winter Poker Open Senior Classic Rockers event drew a field of 210 entries — nearly 34 percent more than last year — generating a $28,800 prize pool. The top 27 finishers earn prize money of at least $259. In addition to a $1,650 WPO Championship seat, the tournament’s winner pockets $8,066.

Full prize structure:

1st – $8,066 + $1,650 seat
2nd – $4,752
3rd – $2,736
4th – $2,218
5th – $1,728
6th – $1,440
7th – $1,152
8th – $864
9th – $576
10th-12th – $374
13th-15th – $317
16th-18th – $288
19th-27th – $259

The field has already been cut in half following the first nine levels of play and we expect the event’s fast pace to continue on through the final table.

Event 11: Bill Isbell Leads Following Second Break

$180 Senior Classic Rockers 50+ Deep Stack (Re-Entry)
Level 9: 800/1,600/200 Ante

Seniors Classic Rockers chip leader, Bill Isbell (Sun City Center, FL)
Seniors Classic Rockers chip leader, Bill Isbell (Sun City Center, FL)

Bill Isbell of Sun City Center, FL is your Senior Classic Rockers chip leader following the second break. Isbell, who was born in the Midwest before retiring here in the South, claims 240,000 chips and has a comfortable lead during the early stages of play.

Other big stacks include Marcia Mechler (180,000) and Mary Donahoe (143,800). The latter final tabled the Ladies event before finishing runner up for $1,000.

As of now, the clock reads 210 players entered with 78 remaining. Registration is closed and the final prize pool figures will be posted shortly.

Event 11: 200 Classic Rockers and Counting

$180 Senior Classic Rockers 50+ Deep Stack (Re-Entry)
Level 7: 500/1,000/100 Ante


The field in the $180 Senior Classic Rockers Deep Stack tournament is over 200 players and counting. This number already represents a year-over-year increase of nearly 30 percent with late registration/re-entry available for another hour.

We will take a closer look at some of the players who make up this field after registration closes and the tournament progresses.

Event 11: First Break Update

$180 Senior Classic Rockers 50+ Deep Stack (Re-Entry)
Level 5: 300/600/75 Ante

First break chip leader David Shumoch (Tampa, FL)
First break chip leader David Shumoch (Tampa, FL)

Only one players is over 100,000 chips at the first break and that’s David Shumoch. Shumoch, of Tampa, has more than quintupled his starting stack and sits at 105,000 to lead the way. It appears the next closest player in the field is Gene Gauthier. He claims a stack of 83,000.

One other player to run it up early is John Pishos. He holds 78,000 chips. The clock currently reads nearly 190 players registered with late registration/re-entry available until about 3:30 p.m. ET.

Second in chips Gene Gauthier (Safety Harbor, FL)
Second in chips Gene Gauthier (Safety Harbor, FL)

Event 11: Well That Was Quick…

$180 Senior Classic Rockers 50+ Deep Stack (Re-Entry)
Level 1: 25/50

Event 11

Barely 10 minutes into the day and the Senior Classic Rockers event has already bested its $15,000 guarantee. With 113 players and counting the prize pool sits at an unofficial $16,385.

Late registration/re-entry is available until the start of Level 9 — until about 3:30 p.m. E.T. — and we’ll provide the official information shortly thereafter.

Event 11: Seniors Rockin’ and Rollin’

$180 Senior Classic Rockers 50+ Deep Stack (Re-Entry)
Level 1: 25/50


Event 11, the $180 Senior Classic Rockers 50+ Deep Stack, is underway. This tournament is open to all players aged 50 and older and they begin with 20,000-chip starting stacks. Late registration/re-entry is available until the start of Level 9 with the tournament set to play out in its conclusion in one day.

Last year’s Seniors Event drew a field of 157 entries generating a $32,970 prize pool. When the dust settled, it was New Jersey’s Kevin Gugliotta who took the tournament’s top spot and its $9,396 first prize.

Stay tuned as we provide periodic updates through the day of this year’s event.

Good luck, players!