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Vangjel Haxhia Eliminated in 4th Place ($7,400)

March 9, 2026 @ 05:53 PM

Vangjel Haxhia

Glenda Ricci of Eastern Poker Tour raised to 400,000 on the button, and Vangjel Haxhia of New York Free Poker chose to go all-in for 1,340,000 from the small blind.

Ricci made the call after getting the count to put Haxhia at risk.

Vangjel Haxhia:
Glenda Ricci:

It was a classic flip, and Ricci flopped best when it came to give her a pair of aces.

Haxhia was unable to get out of trouble on the [6d turn and the river to be eliminated in fourth place.

Haxhia earned $7,400 for his finish.

Glenda Ricci4,140,0001,090,000
Vangjel Haxhia0-820,000
Ricci Picks Up Healthy Pot

March 9, 2026 @ 05:44 PM

Glenda Ricci

Glenda Ricci opened to 420,000 from under-the-gun and was called by Bryan Ducharme in the big blind.

The flop came before both players checked.

The turn led to a check from Ducharme before Ricci fired 400,000. Ducharme called.

The river prompted Ducharme to bet 500,000. Ricci made the call.

Ducharme tabled for a missed flush draw, while Ricci showed for a pair of queens.

Bryan Ducharme3,695,000-1,640,000
Glenda Ricci3,050,0001,480,000
Level 27 started

March 9, 2026 @ 05:34 PM

Level: 27 Blinds: 50,000/100,000 Ante: 100,000
Pat Aguiar Eliminated in 5th Place ($5,800)

March 9, 2026 @ 05:22 PM

Pat Aguiar

Bryan Ducharme of Deepstacks Poker League raised to 300,000 on the button and faced the all-in of Pat Aguiar of Eastern Poker Tour from the small blind for 1,090,000. Ducharme called to put Aguiar at risk.

Pat Aguiar:
Bryan Ducharme:

Aguiar stayed ahead on the flop, but the turn created doubt as Ducharme gained outs.

Ducharme hit trips again on the river to eliminate Aguiar in fifth place.

Aguiar earned $5,800 for his finish.

Bryan Ducharme5,335,0001,210,000
Pat Aguiar0-1,650,000
Bill Sandiford Eliminated in 6th Place ($4,750)

March 9, 2026 @ 05:15 PM

Bill Sandiford

Bryan Ducharme of Deepstacks Poker League raised to 300,000 from the hijack before Bill Sandiford of No Limit Pub Poker Tour was all-in from the big blind for 145,000 to be at risk.

Bill Sandiford:
Bryan Ducharme:

Sandiford was unable to find any help on the runout to be eliminated in sixth place.

Sandiford earned $4,750 for his effort.

Bryan Ducharme4,125,000265,000
Bill Sandiford0-405,000
Kurt Lennon Eiminated in 7th ($3,700); Thomas Heinlein Eliminated in 8th ($2,670)

March 9, 2026 @ 05:10 PM

Kurt Lennon

A consequential hand broke out that resulted in a double elimination. Thomas Heinlein of No Limit New York shoved for 265,000 from the hijack. Kurt Lennon of No Limit Pub Poker called on the button. Bryan Ducharme of Deepstacks Poker League also called, and they took a flop.

Thomas Heinlein
Thomas Heinlein

The flop fanned out before Lennon shipped the rest of his stack, and Ducharme called.

Thomas Heinlein:
Kurt Lennon:
Bryan Ducharme:

The turn was diaster for Heinlein and Lennon as Ducharme upgraded to trips to crack both queens and kings.

The river sealed the deal to award Ducharme the pot.

Heinlein won $2,670 for his eighth-place finish, and Lennon scored $3,700 for his seventh-place finish.

Bryan Ducharme3,860,0001,045,000
Thomas Heinlein0-365,000
Kurt Lennon0-310,000
Level 26 started

March 9, 2026 @ 05:06 PM

Level: 26 Blinds: 40,000/80,000 Ante: 80,000
Chip Count Update

March 9, 2026 @ 04:56 PM

Bryan Ducharme2,815,000415,000
Richard Stepanian1,795,000885,000
Pat Aguiar1,650,000-50,000
Glenda Ricci1,570,000215,000
Vangjel Haxhia820,000-655,000
Bill Sandiford405,000105,000
Thomas Heinlein365,000-150,000
Kurt Lennon310,00030,000
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March 9, 2026 @ 03:49 PM

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David Short Eliminated in 9th Place ($2,100)

March 9, 2026 @ 03:47 PM

David Short

David Short of No Limit Pub Poker Tour raised to 120,000 from the cutoff and was called by Bryan Ducharme of Deepstacks Poker League on the button.

Short continued for 150,000 on the flop, and was called by Ducharme.

The turn led to an all-in by Short, and Ducharme quickly called to put Short at risk.

David Short:
Bryan Ducharme:

Ducharme had a lock on the hand with a full house, as Short was only hoping for a chop.

The river was inconsequential as Short was eliminated in eighth place.

Short earned $2,100 for his finish.

Bryan Ducharme2,400,0001,800,000
David Short0-279,000
Lennon Lives Yet Again

March 9, 2026 @ 03:39 PM

Bryan Ducharme of Deepstacks Poker League raised to 260,000 from early position. Kurt Lennon was down to 125,000 and chose to go all-in out of the big blind for less to be at risk.

Kurt Lennon:
Bryan Ducharme:

Lennon's streak of winning all-in pots continued when he spiked his king on the flop to pull ahead.

The turn and the river sealed the deal to award Lennon a double.

Bryan Ducharme600,000-1,490,000
Kurt Lennon280,000100,000
Lennon Triples; Aguiar Doubles

March 9, 2026 @ 03:30 PM

Kurt Lennon

Pat Aguiar of Eastern Poker Tour raised to 200,000 preflop from early position before Bill Sandiford of No Limit Pub Poker Tour called. Kurt Lennon was all-in for 25,000, which was less than his small blind.

Aguiar bet 200,000 on the flop, and was called by Sandiford.

The turn led to an all-in from Aguiar, and he was called by Sandiford to go to a showdown.

Kurt Lennon:
Pat Aguiar:
Bill Sandiford:

Aguiar had the best of it as they took a river, but Lennon was given something to cheer for when the peeled on the river to give him a straight.

Aguiar won the sizeable side pot.

Pat Aguiar1,700,000410,000
Bill Sandiford300,000-1,000,000
Kurt Lennon180,000-45,000
Level 25 started

March 9, 2026 @ 03:22 PM

Level: 25 Blinds: 30,000/60,000 Ante: 60,000
Players on Break

March 9, 2026 @ 03:07 PM

The final nine players are on a 15-minute break. Play will resume at the 30,000/60,000 level.

Lennon Doubles Through Sandiford

March 9, 2026 @ 03:03 PM

Kurt Lennon

Bill Sandiford of No Limit Pub Poker Tour raised to 200,000, and Kurt Lennon of No Limit Pub Poker Tour called for 50,000 to put himself all-in and at risk.

Kurt Lennon:
Bill Sandiford:

Lennon needed help to stay in contention, and the flop complied as it came for two pair.

The turn and the river completed the board to award Lennon a much-needed double up.

Bill Sandiford1,300,000-25,000
Kurt Lennon225,000-25,000

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Payouts

1: Bryan Ducharme

$26,400 USD

2: Richard Stepanian

$16,000 USD

3: Glenda Ricci

$10,500 USD

4: Vangjel Haxhia

$7,400 USD

5: Pat Aguiar

$5,800 USD

6: Bill Sandiford

$4,750 USD

7: Kurt Lennon

$3,700 USD

8: Thomas Heinlein

$2,670 USD

9: David Short

$2,100 USD

10: Marianna Laccetti

$1,500 USD

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11: Paul Chamberlain

$1,500 USD

12: Robert Savadge

$1,500 USD

13: Alfred Cotten

$1,300 USD

14: Aaron Boas

$1,300 USD

15: JP Terrasi

$1,300 USD

16: Sam Ho

$1,160 USD

17: Ron Mangiarelli

$1,160 USD

18: Kristen May

$1,160 USD

19: Chris Thatcher

$1,000 USD

20: Jerry Hill

$1,000 USD

21: Nathaniel McNamara

$1,000 USD

22: Mike Diamond

$1,000 USD

23: David Silva

$1,000 USD

24: Tony Gately

$1,000 USD

25: Ariel Suchecki

$1,000 USD

26: Mari Tomaccio

$1,000 USD

27: Terry Shawl

$1,000 USD

28: Domenico Armano

$900 USD

29: James Shelton

$900 USD

30: Tony Lorenz

$900 USD

31: Jolanda Tedford

$900 USD

32: Jordan Germaine

$900 USD

33: Jason Bergman

$900 USD

34: Patrick Aguiar

$1,000 USD

Top Chip Counts

1: Bryan Ducharme

9,725,000 Chips

2: Richard Stepanian

Busted

3: Glenda Ricci

Busted

4: Vangjel Haxhia

Busted

5: Pat Aguiar

Busted

6: Bill Sandiford

Busted

7: Kurt Lennon

Busted

8: Thomas Heinlein

Busted

9: David Short

Busted

10: Terry Shawl

Busted

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