Event #3 of the 2008 Horseshoe Hammond World Series of Poker Circuit Event concluded on October 26th. This was a $1,000 buy in No Limit Holdem tournament with a total of 162 players entered which created a prize pool worth $157,140. This was a 2 day event.
Michael Foster of Chicago, Illinois took down the win by defeating Christopher Gentile heads up. Foster won a total of $40,275 for his first place finish as well as a diamond and gold WSOP Circuit trophy ring. Christopher Gentile of Plainfield, Illinois finished in second place and received $24,318 for his runner up finish.
For a complete listing of results for Event #3 of the 2008 Horseshoe Hammond WSOP Circuit Event, click on the link below:
2008 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Hammond – Event #3 Results
$1,000 No-Limit Ends in Four-Way Chop; Pro Player Michael Foster Declared Winner
Event Ends Past Midnight With All Players About Even in Chips
Hammond, IN — This was a long day’s night of poker. Event number four of the WSOP Circuit tour at Horseshoe Casino Hammond ended day one with 21 players left. They returned at 2 p.m. the next day and battled for more than 10 hours. At that point, there were still four players left at the final table, all relatively even in chips. With no end in sight, they decided to call it a night. After prolonged negotiations, it was agreed that the money would be chopped evenly, and that Michael Foster would be declared the winner, getting the gold-and-diamond trophy ring as well as the $5,150 buy-in to the main event. The remaining three players then high-carded for the next three spots.
For taking first, Foster, a 25-year-old pro from Chicago, got an official $40,275. Foster studied computer engineering in college, where he learned to play seven years ago. He later worked as a clerk at the Chicago Board of Trades before deciding to play full time a year ago. He divides his playing time between $10-$20 no-limit cash games and tournaments. His best prior cash was $45,580 for winning a $1,000 no-limit event at the Bellagio Cup II.
Foster, who describes his style as tight/aggressive, said he found he was a good player in his college days. He found this tournament very difficult because it brought out some of the best players in Chicago. He said he was short-chipped for much of the tournament, especially the second day, but managed to slowly work his way up.
This event drew 162 players who made a prize pool of $157,140. The final table was reached a few minutes before the 8 p.m. dinner break. Blinds then were 3,000-6,000 with 500 antes. Leading with 369,000 chips was Robert Panitch…
To view the complete tournament report for Event #3 of the 2008 Horseshoe Hammond WSOP Circuit Event, click on the link below:
2008 Horseshoe Hammond WSOP Circuit – Event #3 Tournament Report
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