$1,650 Main Event Giorno 1f | 2023 NAPT Las Vegas

2023-11-09 02:41 UTC-7

Anthony Zinno Bags the Lead in Final Flight of the NAPT Las Vegas Main Event

Livello 14 : Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante

The final starting flight of the 2023 PokerStars North American Poker Tour Las Vegas main event has come to a close here at Resorts World Las Vegas, and the field for Day 2 is now set. A total of 1,095 entries combined across all six starting flights to create a prize pool totaling $1,609,650, with the payouts being announced first thing in the morning.

If action is something you like then this flight was certainly the one to watch as levels were cut in half, going from 40 minutes in all previous flights to a 20-minute turbo structure. Because of that, the field size grew a bit over previous late flights and players showed a willingness to get it in early as both Sergio Aido and Andy Frankenberger doubled up and sent a player home on their first hands in the tournament.

With the uptick in numbers came some big name players as David Peters, Brandon Cantu, Scotty Nguyen and Anthony Zinno all took a seat in the turbo flight looking for entry into Day 2. Other notable players to show up for the sped up structure include Vanessa Kade, 2013 WSOP Main Event champion Ryan Riess and David Stamm, who is only one day removed from a runner-up finish in the $10,300 High Roller.

Day 1f Top Ten Chip Counts

Place	Player	Country	Chips	Big Blinds
1	Anthony Zinno	United States	229,000	76
2	Hye Park	United States	160,000	53
3	Girish Reknar	United States	155,000	52
4	Noah Bronstein	United States	142,000	47
5	Jason Obinger	United States	137,500	46
6	Selle Meijer	Netherlands	133,500	45
7	Calvin Anderson	United States	133,000	44
8	Leonard August	United States	133,000	44
9	Jack Aiello	United States	126,000	42
10	Patrick Eskandar	United States	121,500	41

Zinno bagged the biggest stack of the flight with 229,000 for the Day 2 session. Headed to the second day with him is Dan Heimiller (115,000), Masato Yokosawa (58,000), Adam Hendrix (55,000), David Stamm (67,500) and Brandon Cantu (49,000). Some players that took a seat in the final flight but couldn't find a bag included Nguyen, Riess, Ethan "Rampage" Yau and Conrad Simpson.

Day 2 action kicks off tomorrow, November 9, at 12:00 p.m. local time with 252 remaining players joining together for the first time. They will be playing ten 60-minute levels beginning in Level 15 with blinds at 1,500/3,000 and a 3,000 big blind ante.

Make sure to keep it locked to PokerNews throughout the weekend as we bring you live coverage from the floor of the 2023 NAPT Las Vegas Main Event!

Tags: Adam Hendrix Andy Frankenberger Anthony Zinno Brandon Cantu Conrad Simpson Dan Heimiller David Peters David Stamm Masato Yokosawa Ryan Riess Scotty Nguyen Sergio Aido Vanessa Kade

2023-11-09 00:09 UTC-7

Heimiller Takes One Off Stamm With the Big Blind Special

Livello 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

David Stamm raised to 2,500 from the cutoff and found caller in both the small blind and Dan Heimiller in the big blind before seeing the 8♥7♦Q♠ flop.

All three players quickly checked through to see the K♣ hit the turn.

The small blind checked as did Heimiller in the big blind, but Stamm reached for chips and came out with a bet of 2,300. Only Heimiller would call to see the dealer put the 10♦ out on the river.

Action checked through to showdown and Heimiller turned over the 8♠2♠, which got a muck from Stamm before the dealer sent the chips in Heimiller's direction.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Dan Heimiller	61,000 31,000	31,000

David Stamm	30,000 -11,000	-11,000

Tags: Dan Heimiller David Stamm

2023-11-08 22:13 UTC-7

Riess Tries to Get One Through; Stamm Says No

Livello 4 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

Action was opened on the button by David Stamm to 800. The small blind called and then Ryan Riess called from the big blind.

The 5♦6♦Q♦ flop landed and action checked through to a 5♣ turn. It checked to Stamm on the button who put out a bet of 400. Only Riess called after a short tank.

The A♦ river put four to a flush on board and without wasting much time Riess led out for 1,200. Stamm beat him in the pot.

Riess shook his head and mucked while Stamm tabled K♠10♦ for a ten-high flush and the win.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
David Stamm	41,000 5,000	5,000
Ryan Riess	26,000 2,000	2,000

Tags: David Stamm Ryan Riess

2023-11-08 21:12 UTC-7

Aido Doubles on Hand #1

Livello 1 : Blinds 100/100, 100 ante

The floor had just called for the cards to be in the air and action folded to the small blind who raised to 300. Sergio Aido was in the big blind and opted to put in a three-bet to 1,100. The small blind called.

The 6♠3♥5♣ flop hit the felt and without much thought the small blind led out for 1,500. Aido sat in the tank for a moment and then raised to 3,500. The small blind instantly announced "all in" and Aido went into the tank.

After almost a full minute he flicked in the chips and the cards hit their backs.

Small blind: Q♠2♥
Sergio Aido: 10♥10♦

The small blind begrudgingly said "You're good" when Aido called but he still had a few outs to cool off Aido. Luckily the 3♣ turn and 10♣ river would only improve Aido and he got a pure double and the knockout on the very first hand of play.

Giocatore	Chip	Avanzamento
Sergio Aido	60,000 60,000	60,000

Tags: Sergio Aido

2023-11-08 19:59 UTC-7

The Final Turbo Flight of the NAPT Main Event Starts Today at 8:00 p.m. PST!

Five flights have already closed registration at the PokerStars North American Poker Tour Las Vegas Main Event at Resorts World Las Vegas with a $1,650 buy-in and a $1,500,000 guarantee. The last Day 1 begins at 8:00 p.m. local time, and it’s a turbo!

Some may prefer this structure to the typical forty-minute levels, while others may just be taking their last shot at finding a bag to Day 2 of the main on Thursday. Players will start the tournament with 30,000 chips, and blinds will begin at 100/100/100. The tournament features 20-minute levels and the first day of the tournament will end after 14 levels are played. Registration will be closed at the end of Level 10.

This tournament allows unlimited reentries and the top 15% of the participants will receive payouts. The event consists of six starting flights, with two starting flights per day from November 6 - 8. Players who qualify will return for Day 2 on November 9. Day 3 will begin on November 10 and the tournament is scheduled to end with Day 4 on November 11. Live-streamed cards-up coverage will be available for Day 4.

Main Event Schedule

Tournament/Flight	Date	Time
$1,650 NAPT Main Event Day 1f TURBO FLIGHT	November 8th, 2023	8:00 p.m PST
$1,650 NAPT Main Event Day 2	November 9th, 2023	12:00 p.m PST
$1,650 NAPT Main Event Day 3	November 10th, 2023	12:00 p.m PST
$1,650 NAPT Main Event Day 4	November 11th, 2023	12:30 p.m PST

This historic event is returning to Las Vegas for the first time in 12 years. The return of the NAPT marks the comeback of a major PokerStars stop in the United States after years of EPT success across the pond. The last time this event ran was in 2011 and Vanessa Selbst claimed her second NAPT Main Event title. Who will put their mark on the return and earn the bragging rights this time around?

Please note that before registering for any NAPT tournaments, you must obtain a Genting Rewards card. These cards are free of charge and can be obtained from the Resorts World Rewards Desk. It is mandatory to have this card before showing up for registration.

Stay tuned to PokerNews for all the latest updates from the NAPT Main Event and other tournaments taking place at this incredible festival!

Tags: Vanessa Selbst