$130 No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
Level 10: 800/1,600/200 Ante
Players Remaining: 80/210

The fifth of six starting flights in Event 1 of the 2016 Coco Poker Showdown drew 210 entries bringing the updated combined field to 890. A mere 110 entries short of the guarantee, the tournament is all but assured to boast a prize pool of more than $100,000 with the last of the starting flights kicking off tonight at 6 p.m.

Here’s a more in-depth look at the event thus far:

Flight E is down to eight, 10-handed tables toward the beginning of Level 10 and they’ll log another couple hours of play before action concludes for the night. Barring a double elimination on the bubble, 19 players will advance to Day 2.

$130 No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
Beginning of Level 7: 400/800/100 Ante

The first break is through and players are freshly back in their seats playing the 400/800 with a 100 ante level. It’s still early, but Brazil’s Claudionei Barbosa appears to hold the chip advantage with about 43,500. Barbosa has more than quadrupled his 10,000-chip starting stack and leads the way as the field approaches 200 entries.

Late registration/unlimited re-entry is available until 2:15 p.m. local time and the final attendance figure will be posted shortly thereafter.

$130 No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)

Event 1 of the Coco Poker Showdown offers a bonus payout for each Day 2 a player advances to after their first. Participants are permitted to play any and all starting flights and those who advance to Day 2 more than once forfeit their smallest stack(s) in exchange for a payday equal to the value of the tournament’s min-cash. These payouts will be processed on Day 2 after the prize pool is finalized.

Through four starting flights, Joseph Patalano of Wellington, Fla. is the only player to earn the multi-stack bonus. He squeaked his 2,000-chip stack into the money during Flight A, then bagged 67,500 in last night’s Flight D.

$130 No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
Level 1: 50/100

The clock strikes 11 a.m. and it’s that time again. The fifth of six starting flights in Event 1 of the Coco Poker Showdown is underway. As of this morning, the field stands at 680 entries with 61 having played their way to a Day 2 berth. Needing an average of 160 entries between today’s 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. flights, the event is all but assured to surpass its $100,000 guarantee.

Chip counts through Flight D

Players begin today’s flight with 10,000 starting chips and are set to play 20-minute levels throughout. Late registration/unlimited re-entry is available until the start of Level 10 (about 2:15 p.m.) with play wrapping when 9 percent of the starting field remains.

Event 1 structure sheet

We will touch base with you again a little deeper into the day. Good luck, players!

The opening event of the 2016 Coco Poker Showdown continues today with the final two (of six) starting flights. The series opener boasts a $100,000 guarantee and wraps following this evening’s 6 p.m. ET flight. Players looking to get in on the action and compete for their share of a six-figure prize pool can register until 9:15 p.m.

Here’s a look at Saturday’s full schedule:

11AM – Event 1 Day 1E – $130 No Limit Hold’em

• $100,000 guaranteed prize pool
• Players begin with 10,000 in tournament chips and 20-minute levels
• Late registration/unlimited re-entry available until the start of Level 10 (about 2:15 p.m.)
• Play concludes when 9 percent of the starting field remains
• Event 1 structure sheet

6PM – Event 1 Day 1F – $130 No Limit Hold’em

• $100,000 guaranteed prize pool
• Players begin with 10,000 in tournament chips and 20-minute levels
• Late registration/unlimited re-entry available until the start of Level 10 (about 9:15 p.m.)
• Play concludes when 9 percent of the starting field remains
• Event 1 structure sheet

Updates throughout the series’ completion will be available right here at SeminoleCoconutCreekPoker.com. The complete tournament schedule and all structure sheets are available under the “Schedule and Structures” tab above.

$130 No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
Day 2 Blinds: 2,500/5,000/500 Ante
Players Remaining: 61/680

Flight A: 118 entries, 11 advanced
Flight B: 165 entries, 14 advanced
Flight C: 166 entries, 15 advanced
Flight D: 231 entries, 21 advanced

*Denotes a player who has bagged more than once

$130 No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
Level 12: 1,200/2,400/300 Ante
Players Remaining: 45/231

Flight D of the series-opening $100,000 guaranteed $130 no limit hold’em re-entry tournament is down to 45 players. They’ll log a few more levels before play wraps and all remaining bag and tag set to return for Day 2 Sunday at 1 p.m.

Tonight’s flight officially kicked off the weekend crowd, but tomorrow’s Flight E and Flight F are sure to up the ante as the two largest.

Complete chip counts through Flight D will be posted in the morning.

Saturday’s upcoming schedule:

• 11AM – Event 1 Day 1C – $130 No Limit Hold’em ($100,000 guarantee)
• 6PM – Event 1 Day 1D – $130 No Limit Hold’em

Have a great Friday! We’ll be back in the morning with more updates from the Coco Poker Showdown.

$130 No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
Level 10: 800/1,600/200 Ante

Registration is closed in today’s Flight D and it’s officially the largest of the four flights to this point. With 231 total entries, it bested the previous mark of 166 set by Flight C. As of now, the total field stands at 680 putting the tournament on pace to surpass its $100,000 guarantee.

Flight-by-flight breakdown:

Play is expected to conclude sometime within the next three hours. Barring a double elimination on the bubble, they’ll bag 21 players all of whom will be in the money.

Complete chip counts through Flight D will be posted in the morning.

$130 No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
Level 4: 150/300/25 Ante

With 133 players registered toward the beginning of Level 4, Flight D of Event 1 is on pace to be the largest yet. This, of course, comes as no surprise to staff who have adjusted accordingly.

In addition to tables in the cash room, they’ve made space in The Pavilion, which will serve as the primary area for tournament play tonight. With 10 additional tables, all overflow will go into the cash room and break back into The Pavilion.

Sometimes you have to improvise, and Friday night in South Florida is one of those times!

$130 No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
Level 1: 50/100

Flight D of the Coco Poker Showdown opener is underway. The field stands at 449 entries through the first three starting flights with this flight and tomorrow’s Flight E and Flight F still to come. This evening’s flight is expected to be one of the largest as Friday night officially marks the start of the weekend.

Flight D follows the same schedule of play as those before it. Here’s a look at the breakdown:

• $100,000 guaranteed prize pool
• Players begin with 10,000 in tournament chips and 20-minute levels
• Late registration/unlimited re-entry available until the start of Level 10 (about 9:15 p.m.)
• Play concludes when 9 percent of the starting field remains
• Event 1 structure sheet

Good luck, players!