--- title: "Sunday, May 16, 2010" url: https://foxwoodslive.com/2010_05_16_archive description: "29 reports filed by Foxwoods Poker Live on Sunday, May 16, 2010." published: 2010-05-16 updated: 2010-05-16 --- # Sunday, May 16, 2010 Published 2010-05-16 29 reports filed on this day. ### [Blind Increase with 6 Players Remaining](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/blind-increase-with-6-players-remaining) Sunday, May 16, 2010·11:40 PM·Filed by WhoJedi The blinds have been increased to 12K-24K with a 3K ante. [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/blind-increase-with-6-players-remaining) ### [Kevin Murray Eliminated in 7th Place ($10,792)](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/kevin-murray-eliminated-in-7th-place) Sunday, May 16, 2010·10:55 PM·Filed by WhoJedi Kevin Murray moved all in preflop for his last 253K and was called by Brett Taylor in the big blind. They turned over: Murray [Kd][Th] Taylor [Ah][Qh] The board came [Js][3s][2d][8s][2c] and Taylor won the… [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/kevin-murray-eliminated-in-7th-place) ### [Break Time with 7 Players Remaining.](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/break-time-with-7-players-remaining) Sunday, May 16, 2010·10:27 PM·Filed by WhoJedi The final seven players are now on a 10-minute break. When they return, the blinds will be increased to 10K-20K with a 2K ante. [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/break-time-with-7-players-remaining) ### [Blind Increase with 7 Players Remaining](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/blind-increase-with-7-players-remaining) Sunday, May 16, 2010·9:31 PM·Filed by WhoJedi The blinds at the final table have been increased to 8K-16K with a 1K ante. [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/blind-increase-with-7-players-remaining) ### [Ray Hicks Eliminated in 8th Place ($8,123)](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/ray-hicks-eliminated-in-8th-place-8123) Sunday, May 16, 2010·9:24 PM·Filed by WhoJedi Wilfredo Santiago, Michael Woods and Ray Hicks get all in preflop with Santiago being the short stack and Woods having both players covered. They turned over: Santiago [8h][8s] Woods [Ad][Kd] Hicks [Kc][Kh]… [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/ray-hicks-eliminated-in-8th-place-8123) ### [Andrea Gabriello Eliminated in 9th Place ($5,583)](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/andrea-gabriello-eliminated-in-9th) Sunday, May 16, 2010·9:14 PM·Filed by WhoJedi Andrea Gabriello, Peter Campo and Ray Hicks got all in preflop with Gabriello the short stack and Campo having both players covered. They showed: Gabriello [Tc][Td] Campo [Kh][Ks] Hicks [Ah][As] The board ran… [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/andrea-gabriello-eliminated-in-9th) ### [Michael Huguenot Eliminated in 10th Place ($4,607)](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/michael-huguenot-eliminated-in-10th) Sunday, May 16, 2010·9:12 PM·Filed by WhoJedi Michael Huguenot has been eliminated from the final table in 10th place. [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/michael-huguenot-eliminated-in-10th) ### [Final Table Players and Chip Counts](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/final-table-players-and-chip-counts) Sunday, May 16, 2010·8:59 PM·Filed by WhoJedi·[Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/series/mega-stack/) We are down to the final table of ten in the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event. Below are the final table chip counts by seating assignment: 1. Wilfredo Santiago 526,000 2. Michael Huguenot 290,000 3. Andrea… [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/final-table-players-and-chip-counts) ### [Foxwoods Mega Stack Results 14th-11th](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/foxwoods-mega-stack-results-14th-11th) Sunday, May 16, 2010·8:56 PM·Filed by WhoJedi·[Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/series/mega-stack/) The following players finished 14th through 11th at the Foxwoods May Mega Stack Main Event: 14th - Kent Bowley 13th - Ross Santos 12th - Frank Cieri 11th - Irving Pimentel [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/foxwoods-mega-stack-results-14th-11th) ### [Blind Increase with 11 Players Remaining](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/blind-increase-with-11-players) Sunday, May 16, 2010·8:03 PM·Filed by WhoJedi The blinds have been increased to 6K-12K with a 1K ante. [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/blind-increase-with-11-players) ### [Play Resumes at the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/play-resumes-at-foxwoods-mega-stack) Sunday, May 16, 2010·6:57 PM·Filed by WhoJedi·[Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/series/mega-stack/) The 14 remaining players have returned from dinner break. The blinds have been increased to 5K-10K with a 1K ante. [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/play-resumes-at-foxwoods-mega-stack) ### [Foxwoods Mega Stack Results 20th-15th](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/foxwoods-mega-stack-results-20th-15th) Sunday, May 16, 2010·5:56 PM·Filed by WhoJedi·[Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/series/mega-stack/) The following players have been eliminated since we reached the money: 20th - Luis Vazquez 19th - Radhames Vargas 18th - Robert Ricciuti 17th - David Hickman 16th - David Stevens 15th - John Ruddy [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/foxwoods-mega-stack-results-20th-15th) ### [Dinner Break with 14 Players Remaining](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/dinner-break-with-14-players-remaining) Sunday, May 16, 2010·5:55 PM·Filed by WhoJedi The 14 remaining players are now on dinner break until 7PM. When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 5K-10K with a 1K ante. [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/dinner-break-with-14-players-remaining) ### [Blind Increase with 18 Players Remaining](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/blind-increase-with-18-players_16) Sunday, May 16, 2010·4:53 PM·Filed by WhoJedi The blinds have been increased to 4K-8K with a 500 ante. [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/blind-increase-with-18-players_16) ### [Defending Champ Luis Vazquez Eliminated](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/defending-champ-luis-vazquez-eliminated) Sunday, May 16, 2010·4:32 PM·Filed by WhoJedi·[Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/series/mega-stack/) 2010 Foxwoods Poker Classic Main Event Champion and defending Mega Stack Challenge Champion Luis Vazquez has been eliminated from the main event in 20th place. Shortly after Vazquez was eliminated, Radhames… [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/defending-champ-luis-vazquez-eliminated) ### [In the Money at the Foxwoods Poker Mega Stack](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/in-money-at-foxwoods-poker-mega-stack) Sunday, May 16, 2010·4:02 PM·Filed by WhoJedi·[Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/series/mega-stack/) We are officially in the money with only 20 of the original 166 players remaining. All players are now guaranteed at least $3,637. [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/in-money-at-foxwoods-poker-mega-stack) ### [Bubble Time at the Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/bubble-time-at-mega-stack-challenge) Sunday, May 16, 2010·3:43 PM·Filed by WhoJedi·[Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/series/mega-stack/) With 21 players remaining and top 20 spots finishing in the money, we are officially on the money bubble in the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event. [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/bubble-time-at-mega-stack-challenge) ### [Break Time and Color Up with 24 Players Remaining](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/break-time-and-color-up-with-24-players) Sunday, May 16, 2010·3:23 PM·Filed by WhoJedi The final 24 players are currently on a 10-minute break. Tournament officials are coloring up the yellow 100 chips. When play resumes, the blinds will be increased to 3K-6K with a 500 ante. [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/break-time-and-color-up-with-24-players) ### [Final Three Tables of the Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/final-three-tables-of-mega-stack) Sunday, May 16, 2010·2:29 PM·Filed by WhoJedi·[Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/series/mega-stack/) With 27 players remaining, we are down to the final three tables of the 2010 May Mega Stack Challenge Main Event. The final 20 players will finish in the money. [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/final-three-tables-of-mega-stack) ### [Break Time with 29 Players Remaining.](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/break-time-with-29-players-remaining) Sunday, May 16, 2010·2:11 PM·Filed by WhoJedi·[Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/series/mega-stack/) The final 29 players in the Mega Stack Challenge Main Event are now on a 10-minute break. When they return, the blinds will be increased to 2,500-5,000 with a 400 ante. [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/break-time-with-29-players-remaining) ### [Blind Increase with 34 Players Remaining](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/blind-increase-with-34-players) Sunday, May 16, 2010·1:10 PM·Filed by WhoJedi The blinds have been increased to 2K-4K with a 400 ante. [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/blind-increase-with-34-players) ### [Kevin Schaffel Eliminated by Luis Vazquez](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/kevin-schaffel-eliminated-by-luis) Sunday, May 16, 2010·12:57 PM·Filed by WhoJedi·[Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/series/mega-stack/) Luis Vazquez raised from the button to 8K preflop and Kevin Schaffel reraised from the big blind to 24K. Vazquez made the call and the flop came [Ks][7c][6s]. Schaffel led out for 40K and Vazquez moved all in… [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/kevin-schaffel-eliminated-by-luis) ### [Welcome to the Table Mr. Vazquez...](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/welcome-to-table-mr-vazquez) Sunday, May 16, 2010·12:42 PM·Filed by WhoJedi Play started at noon today, but Luis Vazquez was late and just sat down at his table. The first hand he is dealt, he picks up pocket aces and knocks out a short stacked opponent hold A-10, We are down to 41… [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/welcome-to-table-mr-vazquez) ### [Cards Back in the Air at Foxwoods](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/cards-back-in-air-at-foxwoods_16) Sunday, May 16, 2010·12:09 PM·Filed by WhoJedi·[Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/series/mega-stack/) Cards are in the air on day two of the Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge Main Event. There are 47 players remaining and the blinds are starting at 1,500-3,000 with 300 ante. [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/cards-back-in-air-at-foxwoods_16) ### [YouTube video: Dennis Phillips Elimination Hand - Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/youtube-video-dennis-phillips) Sunday, May 16, 2010·4:11 AM·Filed by veeRob·[Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/series/mega-stack/) Dennis Phillips is all in after the river and the decision is on his opponent, who tanks for several minutes before calling the clock on himself... Click here to view the video in HD [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/youtube-video-dennis-phillips) ### [Play Concludes for the Day with 47 Remaining](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/play-concludes-for-day-with-48) Sunday, May 16, 2010·12:57 AM·Filed by WhoJedi·[Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/series/mega-stack/) Play has concluded on day one of the $1,650 Foxwoods Mega Stack Challenge. Play will resume at noon tomorrow in the poker room. Some notable end of day chip counts: Michael Woods - 358,900 Steve Buckley -… [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/play-concludes-for-day-with-48) ### [Kevin Schaffel Triples Up](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/kevin-schaffel-triples-up) Sunday, May 16, 2010·12:46 AM·Filed by WhoJedi Kevin Schaffel was all in preflop against Kyle Loman and Steve Buckley. The flop came [Kc][4s][2s]. Loman and Buckley got all their chips in and the players turned over: Schaffel [Ad][Ah] Loman [Ks][Qs]… [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/kevin-schaffel-triples-up) ### [50 Players Remaining at the Mega Stack Main Event](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/50-players-remaining-at-mega-stack-main) Sunday, May 16, 2010·12:23 AM·Filed by WhoJedi·[Mega Stack Challenge](https://foxwoodslive.com/series/mega-stack/) With just under 30 minutes left to play in the final left of the day, we are down to the final 50 players. [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/50-players-remaining-at-mega-stack-main) ### [Final Level of the Day](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/final-level-of-day_16) Sunday, May 16, 2010·12:01 AM·Filed by WhoJedi The blinds have been increased to 1,200-2,400 with a 300 ante. This will be the final level of play today. [Continue reading](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/05/final-level-of-day_16) [All reports from 2010](https://foxwoodslive.com/2010/)