2016 Poker Open

Event 1: Play Underway Following First Break; Ron Schroeder Chipping Up

$240 Omaha High/Low (Re-Entry)
Level 5: 300/600 Limits
Entries: 58

Players are freshly back in their seats following the first break in the $240 Coco Poker Open Omaha hi/low event. The clock shows 58 entries, and in typical hi/low fashion, there doesn’t appear to have been much chip movement early.

Ron Schroeder
Ron Schroeder

Despite adding just 4,100 to his 10,000-chip starting stack, Ron Schroeder tops the counts. Registration and re-entry are available for another hour and complete prize pool information will be posted shortly thereafter.

2016 Poker Open

Event 1: Guarantee Gone; A Look at Some Notables

$240 Omaha High/Low (Re-Entry)
Level 3: 150/300 Limits
Entries: 54

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The clock reads 54 entries at the beginning of Level 3 and the $10,000 guaranteed in the Coco Poker Open $240 Omaha hi/low is officially busted. The prize pool sits at an unofficial $10,800 with late registration and re-entry still available.

A quick look around the tournament space reveals a slew of notable faces. Among them are Brandon Berkenfeld who finished 3rd in this event during January’s Coco Showdown, Jordan Chizick who own three victories during Seminole Hard Rock Poker series in Hollywood and fellow SHRP winner Kevin Love.

Here’s a look at above standouts as well as some of the other South Florida regulars:

Brandon Berkenfeld
Brandon Berkenfeld
Jordan Chizick
Jordan Chizick
Brian Gelrod
Brian Gelrod
Christian Ivens
Christian Ivens
Claudangelo Beaudouin
Claudangelo Beaudouin
2016 Poker Open

Event 1: Field Filling in Toward the End of Level 2

$240 Omaha High/Low (Re-Entry)
Level 2: 100/200 Limits
Entries: 47

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With already 47 entries toward the end of Level 2, the $10,000 guarantee is all but assured to be bested in the Coco Poker Open kickoff event. Late registration and re-entry are available until the start of Level 7 and the event is structured to end later this evening.

We will take a look at some of the notable faces among the field shortly.

2016 Poker Open

Event 1: Coco Poker Open Kickoff Event Underway

$240 Omaha High/Low (Re-Entry)
Level 1: 50/100 Limits
Entries: 30

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It’s 12-noon in Coconut Creek and Day 1 of the 2016 Coco Poker Open is off and running. The first of 15 primary events gets things started with a $240 Omaha hi-low re-entry tournament. Players begin with 10,000 chips and are set to log 30-minute levels with late registration and re-entry available until the start of Level 7.

Here’s a look at the tournament details:

12PM: Event 1 – $240 Omaha High/Low (Re-Entry)

  • $10,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
  • Players begin with 10,000 in tournament chips and 30-minute levels
  • Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 7
  • This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
  • Event 1 Structure Sheet

The Coco Poker Open runs through October 2 and is headlined by this weekend’s $2,500 buy-in, $1,000,000 guaranteed Championship. The South Florida series marks the second event of the 2016/2017 Seminole Hard Rock Poker season and the aforementioned Championship is points eligible in the Player of the Year Race meaning its winner will receive a seat in next August’s $5,250 Championship in Hollywood.

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Player of the Year Details

Updates throughout today and every other day of play will be available right here at SeminoleCoconutCreekPoker.com.

Good luck, players!

2016 Poker Open

Coco Poker Open Day 1 Schedule

Main Event Schedule

12PM: Event 1 – $240 Omaha High/Low (Re-Entry)

  • $10,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
  • Players begin with 10,000 in tournament chips and 30-minute levels
  • Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 7
  • This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
  • Event 1 Structure Sheet

6PM: Event 2 – $130 No Limit Hold’em Deep Stack (Re-Entry)

  • $30,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
  • Players begin with 16,000 in tournament chips and 20-minute levels
  • Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 10
  • This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
  • Event 2 Structure Sheet

Secondary and Satellite Schedule

3PM: $270 Coco Poker Open Championship Mega Satellite (Re-Entry)

  • 5 seats guaranteed into the $1M GTD Coco Poker Open Championship
  • Players begin with 10,000 in tournament chips and 30-minute levels
  • Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 10
  • This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
  • Championship Mega Satellite Structure Sheet

9PM: $60 Turbo Step Championship Satellite (Re-Entry)

  • 10 seats guaranteed into the Coco Poker Open Championship Mega Satellite
  • Players begin with 8,000 in tournament chips and 15-minute levels
  • Late registration/re-entry available until start of Level 9
  • This is a one-day tournament and plays until completion
  • Turbo Step Championship Satellite
2016 Poker Open

Coco Poker Open Begins Wednesday with First Two of 15 Primary Events

Seminole Coconut Creek Chips

$1,000,000 guaranteed Championship begins Friday, September 23rd and is points eligible in the new Seminole Hard Rock Poker Player of the Year race

The poker chips fly at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in Coconut Creek, Florida beginning tomorrow. The first of two of 15 primary events on the #CocoPokerOpen schedule begin at 12-noon and 6pm. Kicking off the action is a $240 Omaha hi-low tournament with a $10,000 guarantee. From there, a $130 deep stack event with a $30,000 guarantee gets the evening portion underway.

Complete Coco Poker Open Schedule and Structure Sheets

Following the opening day of play, primary events take a back seat to Championship satellites on Thursday. The $2,500 buy-in, $1,000,000 guaranteed finale begins Friday, September 23rd with the first of two starting flights. Players begin with 25,000 chips, play 60-minute levels throughout and are permitted unlimited re-entry.

$1,000,000 Guaranteed Championship Structure Sheet

The Championship marks the second of 10 points-eligible events in the 2017 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Player of the Year race. This year’s points model was adjusted to allow more transparency in the way points are awarded and to permit players to quickly and easily put a value on their-in-the-money finishes. Additionally, it was streamlined to provide added value in the form of Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Championship seats added to each Championship prize pool.

2017 SHRP Player of the Year Details

Coco Poker Open updates will be available each day throughout the series right here on SeminoleCoconutCreekPoker.com. See you tomorrow!

2016 Poker Open

Coco Poker Open at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Scheduled for September 21-October 2

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek

Will Feature $1 Million Guaranteed Event – September 23-26

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. – The Coco Poker Open will begin a 12-day run at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Wednesday, September 21, at noon.

The Coco Poker Open will feature a $2,500 buy-in, $1 million guaranteed, No Limit Hold’em championship event, September 23-26. It will offer 25,000 in starting chips.

Following the $1 million guaranteed championship event there will also be a $250,000 guaranteed No Limit Hold’em event, September 29-October 2, with a $350 buy-in. It will offer 16,000 in starting chips.

Players may qualify for the championship event through a number of satellite events being held at the property beginning September 21.

Tournaments on August 3, August 8, August 17 and August 22 all have a $2,500 main event seat added to first-place.

Additionally, high hand winners on Saturdays in August from 10:15 a.m. to 2 a.m. win a $270 Coco Poker Open Mega Satellite entry every 15 minutes.

The tournament leader board prize pool in August will also offer a $2,500 main event seat (first-place); $1,000 Coco Poker Open voucher (second-place); $500 Coco Poker Open voucher (third-place); and a $270 Coco Poker Open Mega Satellite into Championship Event entry (fourth-place through 15th-place).

Please check www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com/poker for a complete schedule as well as for information regarding buy-ins and seat availability for each qualifier.

In addition to the $1 million guaranteed championship event and the $250,000 guaranteed No Limit Hold’em event, 14 other events are also on the schedule with guarantees ranging from $5,000 to $30,000.

This is the second stop this season for players to qualify for the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Player of the Year Leaderboard, awarding over $100,000 in prizes to Main Event winners and points leaders.

About Seminole Casino Coconut Creek

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek offers the market’s most fully-integrated, energized, stylish and upscale local’s casino experience featuring over 2,000 Las Vegas-style slots and over 70 live table games such as blackjack, baccarat and poker. Under its roof, the casino has the region’s most sought-after steakhouse, NYY Steak, as well as Sorrisi Italian restaurant and the New York-style 1st Street Deli. Guests can entertain with live music and listen to tunes from the region’s top DJs at Legends Lounge, Nectar and Sunset Grill. The Pavilion, a 1,200-seat capacity entertainment venue, has been a home to acts like Tony Orlando, Frank Sinatra Jr., Joan Collins and many more. Open 24/7, 365 days a year, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at the corner of U.S. 441 (State Road 7) and Sample Road at 5550 NW 40 Street in Coconut Creek, Fla. For more information, call 954.977.6700 or visit us online at CasinoCoco.com. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/seminolecasinocococreek, follow us on Twitter @SemCasinoCoCo and Instagram @seminolecasinococonutcreek, and subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/SeminoleCasinoCC.

2016 Poker Open

2016 Coco Poker Open Schedule and Structures

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Primary Event Schedule

EventDayDateTimeBuy-InTournament DescriptionDetails
1Wed21-Sep12pm$240Omaha High/Low ($10,000 Guaranteed)Results
2Wed21-Sep6pm$130No Limit Hold'em Deep Stack ($30,000 Guaranteed)Results
3AFri23-Sep12pm$2,500 Championship Event ($1,000,000 Guaranteed)Results
3BSat24-Sep12pm$2,500 --
3Sun25-Sep1pm-Day 2-
3Mon26-Sep1pm-Day 3-
4Fri23-Sep6pm$240No Limit Hold'em/Pot Limit Omaha ($20,000 Guaranteed)Results
5Sat24-Sep6pm$240No Limit Hold'em Black Chip Bounty ($20,000 Guaranteed)Results
6Sun25-Sep12pm$100No Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Turbo Bounty ($10,000 Guaranteed)Results
7Sun25-Sep6pm$200No Limit Hold'em Double Green Chip Bounty ($15,000 Guaranteed)Results
8Mon26-Sep6pm$130No Limit Hold'em Deep Stack ($30,000 Guaranteed)Results
9Tues27-Sep12pm$360No Limit Hold'em Heads Up (64 Max/$20,000 Guarantee)Results
10Tues27-Sep6pm$175No Limit Hold'em Survivor ($12,000 Guaranteed)Results
11Wed28-Sep12pm$240Omaha High/Low ($10,000 Guaranteed)Results
12Wed28-Sep6pm$130No Limit Hold'em Deep Stack ($30,000 Guaranteed)Results
13AThurs29-Sep11am$350No Limit Hold'em ($250,000 Guaranteed)Results
13BThurs29-Sep6pm$350--
13CFri30-Sep11am$350--
13DFri30-Sep6pm$350--
13ESat1-Oct11am$350--
13FSat1-Oct6pm$350--
13Sun2-Oct1pm-Day 2-
14Sun2-Oct12pm$100No Limit Hold'em Deep Stack Turbo Bounty ($5,000 Guaranteed)Results
15Sun2-Oct6pm$140No Limit Hold'em Survivor ($10,000 Guaranteed)Results

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