Owen Crowe - Live Updates

Level 18 Hour 2 Update: J.C. Tran Doubles Up

Jul 12, '09

Blinds: 4,000-8,000 with a 1,000 ante

Players Remaining: 305 out of 6,494

Chip Counts:

1. Matt Affleck – 2,100,000
2. Ben Lamb – 2,000,000
3. Ludovic Lacay – 1,850,000
4. Kevin Schaffel – 1,760,000
5. Bernhard Perner – 1,675,000
6. Tom Lutz – 1,600,000
7. James Akenhead – 1,572,000
8. Charlie Elias – 1,540,000
9. Miika Puumalainen – 1,492,000
10. Jordan Morgan – 1,489,000

Card Player Chip Counts:

Jeff Shulman – 575,000

Average Chip Count: 624,423

Notable Eliminations:

David Levi
Andrew Black
Sorel Mizzi

Big Hands:

J.C Tran Doubles

After Nasr El Nasr raised to 20,000 preflop, J.C. Tran raised all in for his last 109,000. Steven Doebler was next to act and repopped to 200,000 total. Nasr folded and the cards were turned up.

Doebler tabled AQ and was disgusted when Tran showed AK. The flop came down 544. “I’ll take another pair,” Doebler said. The turn was the 3 and there were straight possibilities. But the river was the 6 and Tran doubled up to almost 230,000. “One more time,” Tran said as he raked in the chips.

David Levi Busts

David Levi moved all in for his last 30,000 preflop with 70,000 already in the pot. He was called by the Clayton Newman. Levi turned over AQ while Newman tabled 1010.

The flop came down K104, giving Newman a set but Levi a broadway draw. The turn was the J and Levi hit his straight, but the K on the river filled up Newman and Levi was gone.

Benyamine Straight To A Million

After David Benyamine and David McLarthy both put 17,000 into the pot preflop, the flop dropped 623. Benyamine led out with 28,000 and McLarthy made the call. The turn was the 4 and both players checked.

The river was the 5, putting a straight on the board. Benyamine led out again with 125,000 and McLarthy just smiled. He threw in the call and Benyamine turned over 87 for the absolute nuts. McLarthy mucked and Benyamine took in the pot, vaulting himself over 1 million.

Shulman Busts Andy Black

We weren’t able to get close enough to the action since Jeff Shulman is at the feature table, but somehow he had eliminated Andy Black from the tournament and doubled up to 640,000 in chips.

Ludovic Lacay Busts Another

Ludovic Lacay called the all in of Shawn Pilot and showed 88 and was off to the races against Pilot’s AK.

The board ran out 4J497, keeping Lacay’s pair in the lead and eliminating Pilot from the tournament.

Sorel Mizzi Eliminated

Sorel Mizzi got all of his chips in the middle with AJ and was called by Scott Cook who had 99. The flop was good for Cook as it came 963, but the K on the turn gave Mizzi some hope.

The 10 on the river left Mizzi one card short of his flush and sent him home early on day 5.

Stokes Doubles Through Kara Scott

There was a raise to 20,000 and Jamin Stokes opted to flat-call. The action got to Kara Scott and she decided to make it 100,000 total. The original raiser got out of the way and action was back to Stokes, who thought for 30 seconds before moving all in. Scott made the call and showed AK and was behind Stokes KK.

The board ran out 388JQ and Stokes doubled up.

Crowe’s Kings Trump Taylor’s Jacks

We were unable to catch when all the money went in, but Owen Crowe doubled through Brian Taylor with pocket kings against pocket jacks on a board that read 79632.

“I didn’t want to play a big pot yet,” said Crowe. “But then I figured I had two kings, so I would.”

Noah Boeken Scores A Knockout, Over A Million

After a flop of 1084, Joseph Michael was all in and Noah Boeken made the call. Michael showed down QQ for an overpair but Boeken tabled 88 for a flopped set.

The turn was the 6 and the river was the 7 and Michael was eliminated. Boeken raked in the pot and was at 1.3 million.

Player Tags: J.C. Tran,   David Levi,   Jeff Shulman,   David Benyamine,   Noah Boeken,   Owen Crowe,   Sorel Mizzi,   Ludovic Lacay,   Kara Scott,   Nasr El Nasr

Final Table Update: Two More Drop

Jun 30, '09

Blinds: 50,000-100,000

Players Remaining: 3 out of 2781

Chip Counts:

1. Andrew Chen — 6,275,000
2. David Walasinski — 4,380,000
3. Carsten Joh — 1,870,000

Average Chip Count: 4,171,500

Notable Eliminations:

4. Steven Levy – $192,650
5. Owen Crowe – $145,199

Elimination Hands:

Owen Crowe Eliminated in Fifth Place ($145,199)

Andrew Chen raised from the button and Owen Crowe three-bets from the small blind. After Carsten Joh folded in the big blind, Andrew Chen moved all in.

After several minutes in the tank, Crowe said “I’m probably going to hate myself” before calling.

Crowe showed the A10 and was up against the 88 of Chen. The board ran out Q7374, meaning that Chen’s pair held up and Crowe was sent home in fifth place.

Steven Levy Eliminated in Fourth Place ($192,650)

Steven Levy had just lost a race to David Walasinski to double him up a few hands before this hand came up.

Steven Levy raised to 220,000 in the small blind and David Walasinski moved all in from the big blind. Levy called and both hands were turned up.

Levy held the A9, which was way behind the AJ of Walasinski. The board fell Q10686, which eliminated Levy from the tournament.

Player Tags: Owen Crowe,   Steven Levy,   Andrew Chen

Owen Crowe Eliminated in 17th Place ($65,370)

Apr 23, '09

Owen Crowe, Justin Young, Ross Boatman and Sinan Yoyen saw a flop of 9 3 3. Crowe bet and Young raised to 480,000.

Crowe moved all in for 1,350,000 and Young called with 7 3 for trip threes. Crowe showed pocket aces and needed help to survive. The turn and river came 7 4 and Crowe was eliminated in 17th place.

Young now has 6,525,000.

 

 

 

 

 

Player Tags: Owen Crowe

ocrowe Doubles Through Balla-B13

Apr 23, '09

Owen Crowe raised to 105,000 and Blake Cahail raised to 240,000 from the big blind. Crowe moved all in and Cahail called with 9 8. Crowe showed 7 7 and won the pot when the board ran out K 7 5 4 A.

Cahail was left with 260,000 and Crowe doubled up to 1,680,000.

Player Tags: Owen Crowe,   Blake Cahail

Evan McNiff Eliminated in 43rd Place ($32,685)

Apr 22, '09

Evan McNiff and Owen Crowe get it all in on a flop of 6 5 3. Crowe shows 8 7 for an open-ended straight draw and McNiff shows 7 6 for top pair with a straight draw.

The turn and river come 3 8 and Crowe makes a higher pair to bust McNiff in 43rd place. Crowe now has over 1 million in chips.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Player Tags: Owen Crowe,   Evan McNiff

Owen Crowe Triples Up

Apr 22, '09

Justin Young, Jennifer Harman and Owen Crowe find themselves all in preflop. Young had everyone covered with pocket queens, Harman held pocket kings and Crowe was short stacked with the worst hand with pocket nines.

The flop brought a nine and it held to triple Crowe up to 730,000. Harman took the side pot which was good for 325,000 and Young took a hit down to 670,000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Player Tags: Jennifer Harman,   Owen Crowe

Owen Crowe Eliminated in 17th Place ($65,370)

Apr 23, '09

Owen Crowe, Justin Young, Ross Boatman and Sinan Yoyen saw a flop of 9 3 3. Crowe bet and Young raised to 480,000.

Crowe moved all in for 1,350,000 and Young called with 7 3 for trip threes. Crowe showed pocket aces and needed help to survive. The turn and river came 7 4 and Crowe was eliminated in 17th place.

Young now has 6,525,000.

 

 

 

 

 

Player Tags: Owen Crowe

ocrowe Doubles Through Balla-B13

Apr 23, '09

Owen Crowe raised to 105,000 and Blake Cahail raised to 240,000 from the big blind. Crowe moved all in and Cahail called with 9 8. Crowe showed 7 7 and won the pot when the board ran out K 7 5 4 A.

Cahail was left with 260,000 and Crowe doubled up to 1,680,000.

Player Tags: Owen Crowe,   Blake Cahail

Evan McNiff Eliminated in 43rd Place ($32,685)

Apr 22, '09

Evan McNiff and Owen Crowe get it all in on a flop of 6 5 3. Crowe shows 8 7 for an open-ended straight draw and McNiff shows 7 6 for top pair with a straight draw.

The turn and river come 3 8 and Crowe makes a higher pair to bust McNiff in 43rd place. Crowe now has over 1 million in chips.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Player Tags: Owen Crowe,   Evan McNiff

Owen Crowe Triples Up

Apr 22, '09

Justin Young, Jennifer Harman and Owen Crowe find themselves all in preflop. Young had everyone covered with pocket queens, Harman held pocket kings and Crowe was short stacked with the worst hand with pocket nines.

The flop brought a nine and it held to triple Crowe up to 730,000. Harman took the side pot which was good for 325,000 and Young took a hit down to 670,000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Player Tags: Jennifer Harman,   Owen Crowe

Owen Crowe Eliminated in Ninth Place ($25,150)

Feb 20, '09

Both Steve Billirakis and Owen Crowe decided to play their elite eight match in the loser's bracket very late last night. This turned out to be a good decision for Billirakis, who won the match to advance to the first round of the loser's bracket final four. On the final hand Crowe was all in with A-K against the pocket fives of Billirakis preflop. The flop brought an ace for Crowe, who jumped into the lead, but a five fell on the turn to give Billirakis the win. Crowe was eliminated in a four-way tie for ninth place, and he will take home $25,150 in prize money.










 

Player Tags: Steve Billirakis,   Owen Crowe

Michael Pesek Eliminated in a Tie for 13th ($20,000)

Feb 19, '09

Owen Crowe Eliminates Michael Pesek

The first sweet sixteen match was decided between Owen Crowe and Michael Pesek. Both players got it all in on a board reading 1085J. Pesek showed 55 for a flopped set, but Crowe turned a queen high straight with Q9. The river failed to pair the board and Pesek was eliminated in a tie for 13th place, earning $20,000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Player Tags: Owen Crowe,   Michael Pesek

Owen Crowe Eliminated in Ninth Place ($25,150)

Feb 20, '09

Both Steve Billirakis and Owen Crowe decided to play their elite eight match in the loser's bracket very late last night. This turned out to be a good decision for Billirakis, who won the match to advance to the first round of the loser's bracket final four. On the final hand Crowe was all in with A-K against the pocket fives of Billirakis preflop. The flop brought an ace for Crowe, who jumped into the lead, but a five fell on the turn to give Billirakis the win. Crowe was eliminated in a four-way tie for ninth place, and he will take home $25,150 in prize money.










 

Player Tags: Steve Billirakis,   Owen Crowe

Michael Pesek Eliminated in a Tie for 13th ($20,000)

Feb 19, '09

Owen Crowe Eliminates Michael Pesek

The first sweet sixteen match was decided between Owen Crowe and Michael Pesek. Both players got it all in on a board reading 1085J. Pesek showed 55 for a flopped set, but Crowe turned a queen high straight with Q9. The river failed to pair the board and Pesek was eliminated in a tie for 13th place, earning $20,000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Player Tags: Owen Crowe,   Michael Pesek

$10,000 Main Event - Day 7 - Level 30 (Hr. 2)

Jul 14, '08

Players are on a 90-minute break. Play will resume at 8:25 p.m.

Blinds/Antes: 60,000-120,000-15,000

Players Remaining: 14 out of 6,844

Average Chip Stack: 9.78 million

Chip Counts:

Peter Eastgate - 18,600,000
Darus Suharto - 14,800,000
Scott Montgomery - 12,450,000
Joe Bishop - 11,800,000
David Rheem - 11,200,000
Ylon Schwartz - 10,500,000
Dean Hamrick - 10,190,000
Dennis Phillips - 10,180,000
Craig Marquis - 9,600,000
Kelly Kim - 6,800,000
Chris Klodnicki - 6,700,000
Nicholas Sliwinski - 5,900,000
Ivan Demidov - 5,400,000
Gert Andersen - 3,400,000

Eliminations:

15th place - Owen Crowe - $463,202
16th place - Tony Scherer - $334,535

Big Hands and Storylines:

Rheem Staves off Elimination

Joe Bishop raised to 450,000 under the gun and play was folded around to Chino Rheem in the big blind who made the call. After a flop of 852, Rheem checked, and Bishop bet 800,000. Rheem then made his move, announcing all-in for 4.4 million. Bishop agonized. The two had been in a previous battle when Bishop turned quad sixes against his rival. Bishop finally announced call, and Rheem shook his head. “You have sixes again?” Sure enough, Bishop held 66 for second pair. Rheem had made his push with just two overcards, the K9. The turn brought the 3 and Rheem was down to his final card. But the miracle K on the river kept him alive and moved him into the middle of the pack of the chip count. Bishop fell back to about 11 million.

Rheem had raked in a couple of smaller pots previously to build his shortstack. The first was after he raised to 325 preflop and was called by Kelly Kim. The flop came 1083, and Rheem bet 450,000. Kim again called. Both checked when the 5 made it a four-flush board, then the 9 hit the river. Rheem checked and Kelly bet 550,000. Rheem angrily threw in his chips to call, worried that his Q6 had been run over by the fourth diamond on the turn. But Kim mucked his hand.

A few hands later, Rheem called a raised to 325 from Craig Marquis, and Kim in the small blind also called. The flop came K73, Kim and Marquis checked, and Rheem bet 325,000. Kim called and after the 8 was turned, both players checked. The 7 on the river brought two more checks, and Rheem won the pot with K10.

Bishop gets aggressive

Just before dinner break, Joe Bishop made an interestingly large raise preflop to 670,000. He was called by Chris Klodnicki to his left and the two players saw a 553. Bishop bet 1.2 million, and then Klodnicki raised to 2.4 million. Bishop, who likes to talk at the table, did not like the min-raise and called it an "insult." He paced around the table and then finally decided to move all in. After a minute Klodnicki folded and Bishop turned over pocket nines. Bishop was up to 15 million after the hand, while Klodnicki was down to about four million.

As the Crowe Flies - Owen Crowe Eliminated in 15th Place ($463,202)

Ivan Demidov opened for 330,000 from under the gun. He was called by both Chino Rheem and Joe Bishop before Owen Crowe moved all in for 1.84 million. Only Demidov made the call. Crowe was all in for his tournament life holding 99 against Ivan Demidov's AQ. The flop was a suspenseful one, running out JJ10 to give Demidov a gutshot to go with his overcards. It was the overcards that made his hand when the Q fell on the turn. Crowe was unable to find an 8 or a king to improve on the river, which was the 2. Crowe went home in 15th place, earning $463,202 for his efforts. Demidov raked in the pot, moving up to 5,400,000.

Player Tags: Owen Crowe,   Chris Klodnicki,   Joe Bishop

Main Event - Day 7 - Level 28

Jul 14, '08

Blinds/Antes: 40,000-80,000-10,000

Players Remaining: 25 out of 6,844

Chip Leaders:
Peter Eastgate - 12,830,000
Dennis Phillips 12,250,000
Craig Marquis 10,300,000
Paul Snead - 10,200,000
Kelly Kim - 8,650,000
David 'Chino' Rheem - 7,600,000
Tiffany Michelle - 7,400,000
Gert Andersen - 5,920,000
Toni Judet - 5,900,000
Joe Bishop - 5,050,000

Average Chip Stack: 5.26 million

Eliminations:

26th place - Phi Nguyen - $257,334
27th place - Michael Carroll - $257,334

Big Hands and Storylines

Michael Carroll Eliminated in 27th place ($257,334)

Three players saw a flop of A54. Gert Andersen checked, and Michael Carroll moved all in for his last 735,000. Joe Bishop made the call, and was quite unhappy to see Gert Andersen move all in over the top behind him. Bishop folded his hand in frustration, but saw that he had made a good laydown as Gert Andersen flipped over 44 for flopped bottom set. Carroll was far behind with only A9, and failed to improve as the turn and river came J10, bringing his Main Event run to an end in 27th place.

Phi Nguyen Eliminated in 26th Place ($257,334)

After Paul Snead entered the pot and was called by Tiffany Michelle, Phi Nguyen moved all in for under one million. Snead was the only caller.

Nguyen: AT
Snead: JJ

Board: 93258

Michelle Drops Three Million Early in Level

On the first hand of the day, Owen Crowe raised from middle position and Tiffany Michelle called from late position. The two saw a 875 flop and Crowe bet 375,000. Michelle called and the turn was the 3. Crowe checked and Michelle bet 500,000. Crowe then reraised 1.075 million more. Michelle folded and Crowe flipped over J9.

Paul Snead raised from early position and was called by three players. The flop came 643 and Snead bet 600,000. Michelle, sitting to her immediate left, then raised to 1.6 million. It folded around to Snead, and he quickly moved all in, a raise of about four million. Michelle took a few minutes to think, and while she did Snead paced around and talked to his wife and Joe Awada a few feet from the table. Finally Michelle folded and Snead took down the pot. Michelle began the day with nearly 10 million and now has under seven million.

Player Tags: Phi Nguyen,   Paul Snead,   Owen Crowe,   Tiffany Michelle

NLHE - Final Table - Two Out Before First Break

Jun 21, '08

Blinds/Antes: 10,000-20,000 with a 3,000 ante

Players Remaining: 7 of 2,447

Chip Counts:

Jesper Hougaard: 2,040,000
Danny Wong: 1,700,000
Cody Slaughbaugh: 1,500,000
Rick Solis: 860,000
Doug Middleton: 600,000
Aaron Kanter: 440,000
Justin Wald: 370,000

Average Stack: 1,048,714

Eliminations:

John Shipley: 9th Place ($56,783)
Owen Crowe: 8th Place ($81,833)
 

Big Hands/Storylines:

Aaron Kanter Doubles Up on the First Hand

Aaorn Kanter wasted no time moving all in preflop for 163,000 on the first hand at the final table and Cody Slaughbaugh called him down. Their cards:

Kanter: A7
Slaughbaugh: AJ

Board: 982Q7

Despite being dominated preflop, Kanter spiked a 7 on the river to survive the hand.

John Shipley Eliminated in Ninth Place ($56,783)

Slaughbaugh raised to 55,000 preflop and Shipley reraised all in. Slaughbaugh made the call and they flipped up their hands:

Slaughbaugh: JJ
Shipley: KQ

Board: 954610

Shipley was eliminated in ninth place, and he took home $56,783 in prize money.

Owen Crowe Eliminated in Eighth Place ($81,833)

Owen Crowe raised to 55,000 preflop and Danny Wong made the call. The flop was dealt A98 and Crowe bet 70,000. Wong made the call and the turn fell A. Wong checked, Crowe bet 225,000, and Wong raised all in to more than cover Crowe. Crowe made the all-in call and flipped over A7. Wong showed down K6 and he made a flush when the 5 fell on the river. Crowe was eliminated in eighth place, and he took home $81,833 in prize money.

Note: The players then went on a 20-minute break. 

Player Tags: Aaron Kanter,   John Shipley,   Owen Crowe,   Danny Wong,   European Report

$1,500 No-Limit Hold'em - Final Table Set

Jun 20, '08

Blinds: 10000/20000/3000

Average Stack: 800,000

Final Table:
Cody Slaubaugh - 1,590,000
Jesper Hougaard - 1,350,000
Danny Wong - 1,100,000
Owen Crowe - 675,000
Rick Solis - 640,000
Justin Wald - 640,000
Doug Middleton - 340,000
John Shipley - 280,000
Aaron Kanter - 200,000

Note: Play has ended for the day.  The remaining final tablists will reconvene tomorrow to crown a winner.

Jesper Hougaard Eliminates Jeremy Schofer in Tenth Place, Final Table Set

After being crippled when his KK was outdrawn by Rick Solis’ 1010 when he caught the 10 on the flop, Jeremy Schofer pushed all in for less than 100,000 and was called by Jesper Hougaard.  Schofer turned over Q9, dominated by Hougaard’s A9.  The final board came 96522, giving them both the same pair.  Hougaard’s kicker played, and the remaining players erupted with joy as they were guaranteed a spot at tomorrow’s final table.

Player Tags: Aaron Kanter,   John Shipley,   Owen Crowe,   Danny Wong,   Cody Slaubaugh,   Jesper Hougaard,   Justin Wald,   Rick Solis,   Doug Middleton

NLHE - Final Table - Two Out Before First Break

Jun 21, '08

Blinds/Antes: 10,000-20,000 with a 3,000 ante

Players Remaining: 7 of 2,447

Chip Counts:

Jesper Hougaard: 2,040,000
Danny Wong: 1,700,000
Cody Slaughbaugh: 1,500,000
Rick Solis: 860,000
Doug Middleton: 600,000
Aaron Kanter: 440,000
Justin Wald: 370,000

Average Stack: 1,048,714

Eliminations:

John Shipley: 9th Place ($56,783)
Owen Crowe: 8th Place ($81,833)
 

Big Hands/Storylines:

Aaron Kanter Doubles Up on the First Hand

Aaorn Kanter wasted no time moving all in preflop for 163,000 on the first hand at the final table and Cody Slaughbaugh called him down. Their cards:

Kanter: A7
Slaughbaugh: AJ

Board: 982Q7

Despite being dominated preflop, Kanter spiked a 7 on the river to survive the hand.

John Shipley Eliminated in Ninth Place ($56,783)

Slaughbaugh raised to 55,000 preflop and Shipley reraised all in. Slaughbaugh made the call and they flipped up their hands:

Slaughbaugh: JJ
Shipley: KQ

Board: 954610

Shipley was eliminated in ninth place, and he took home $56,783 in prize money.

Owen Crowe Eliminated in Eighth Place ($81,833)

Owen Crowe raised to 55,000 preflop and Danny Wong made the call. The flop was dealt A98 and Crowe bet 70,000. Wong made the call and the turn fell A. Wong checked, Crowe bet 225,000, and Wong raised all in to more than cover Crowe. Crowe made the all-in call and flipped over A7. Wong showed down K6 and he made a flush when the 5 fell on the river. Crowe was eliminated in eighth place, and he took home $81,833 in prize money.

Note: The players then went on a 20-minute break. 

Player Tags: Aaron Kanter,   John Shipley,   Owen Crowe,   Danny Wong,   European Report

$1,500 No-Limit Hold'em - Final Table Set

Jun 20, '08

Blinds: 10000/20000/3000

Average Stack: 800,000

Final Table:
Cody Slaubaugh - 1,590,000
Jesper Hougaard - 1,350,000
Danny Wong - 1,100,000
Owen Crowe - 675,000
Rick Solis - 640,000
Justin Wald - 640,000
Doug Middleton - 340,000
John Shipley - 280,000
Aaron Kanter - 200,000

Note: Play has ended for the day.  The remaining final tablists will reconvene tomorrow to crown a winner.

Jesper Hougaard Eliminates Jeremy Schofer in Tenth Place, Final Table Set

After being crippled when his KK was outdrawn by Rick Solis’ 1010 when he caught the 10 on the flop, Jeremy Schofer pushed all in for less than 100,000 and was called by Jesper Hougaard.  Schofer turned over Q9, dominated by Hougaard’s A9.  The final board came 96522, giving them both the same pair.  Hougaard’s kicker played, and the remaining players erupted with joy as they were guaranteed a spot at tomorrow’s final table.

Player Tags: Aaron Kanter,   John Shipley,   Owen Crowe,   Danny Wong,   Cody Slaubaugh,   Jesper Hougaard,   Justin Wald,   Rick Solis,   Doug Middleton