The $300 + $30 5-card PLO Event was a 2-day tournament that started last night at 8:00pm. 33 players took part, and 5 of them re-entered during the first stages, for a total of 38 entries. Players enjoyed a 24% overlay on the prize pool.

After 12 levels of play, 9 PLO players still had chips and sent them to today’s Day 2, which started at 7:00pm. For a reason that is still unknown, Andy D’Alessandro did not show up to defend his short stack on Day 2. His stack survived 3 bust outs, and his last chips were blinded out on the bubble.

Ivan Driard was the first to go once the Event got in the money. He was true to his amazing PLO track record during Playground Events, making the money once again. He was followed by Mark Bosman and Arthur W., leaving Alex Plourde and Carlo Nini heads-up.

We know of at least 3 leadership changes during that match, but in the end, Carlo’s bottom wrap did not pull through and Alex’s rivered nut was good for the win. He takes home the very cool Champion’s Trophy, and $4,600.

Congratulations!

Our $300 + $30 5-card PLO Champion: Alex Plourde – $4,600.00 and the Champion’s Trophy

Runner-up: Carlo Nini – $5,000.00

Last hand of play

Tables have turned in the duel between Alex Plourde and Carlo Nini. Indeed, Alex got back on top, with a little over 700K and a total of 1.14M chips in play.

It was brought to our attention that a deal was made between the 2, a few hands into the match. $5,000 was secured by Carlo when he had the lead, and $4,000 went to Alex. This leaves $600 and the Champion’s Trophy for the winner. The Trophy was brought to the table.

Players have also decided to skip a couple of levels. In a few seconds, the blinds will go from 5K/10K to 10K/20K directly.

Mark Bosman had 31,500 before the start of the hand, and opened the pot to 28K. He was called by 2 spots. Alex Plourde bet the minimum on the flop, which put Mark all-in and created a 5K side pot with Carlo Nini. The turn was checked, and Alex bet 20K on the river. Carlo folded.

Alex Plourde:
Mark Bosman:

Only 4 of Mark’s cards were shown, but he verbally announced that he had nothing but those 2 aces, while Alex had rivered the top boat:

Although Alex pulled the knockout, it is Carlo Nini who got most of his chips. He also got Arthur W’s chips shortly after, in a hand that we missed. Play continues heads-up, with about 840K in front of Carlo, and 260K in front of Alex. Good luck!