Finally the Antonio Esfandiari also called “The Magician” (that’s it, man he is a magician) broke his kinda “badrun” (this dude won millions anyway).

He is the chip leader for WPT Festa Al Lago  with 313.000 chips.

The funny thing is that the 2nd in chips have only 200k (It’s this kinda unknown Nick Sliwinski).

The leadership has been mostly attributed to a confrontation with the November Nine’s Scott Montgomery (I don’t like him). Esfandiari had a set and the stupid Montgomery check raised all-in. Esfandiari was so happy to call that he couldn’t stand it. He almost cryed of happyness, ffs.

Montgomery I don’t like you still I don’t know you and you might be a wonderful human…OR NOT. (J/K anyway don’t sue me)

THE MOST FUNNY THING ABOUT FESTA AL LAGO: MICHAEL PHELPS.

The already world-wide-well-known Michael “Aquaman” Phelps was escorted to the Fontana Lounge by the  Phil Hellmuth Jr.

Note: Aquaman Phelps won (only) 14 Olimpic Gold Medals meaning that he is an alien or something..

The Top Five Chip Counts

The top five chip counts feature some more big names with big stacks. Right behind Esfandiari and Sliwinski is Jennifer Tilly with 195,050 and Andrew “good2cu” Robl is in fifth with 173,450. Also having a strong start to the tournament were Joe Sebok (142,050), Johnny Chan (138,000), Isaac “westmenloAA” Baron (116,825) and Allen Cunningham (105,825).

Day 1a bought 153 players whose paid $15k entry each, meaning 2.3M only with entry fees.

The Legends of Poker organized by the WPT just started. We didn’t cover anything about it so I thought now was the momment to post theTournament Schedule.

WPT Legends of Poker - Tournament Schedule

Start Date: 30 July 2008

Finish Date:  29 August 2008

Location: The Bicycle Casino - 7301 Eastern Ave - Bell Gardens, CA

Event Details:

• Jul 30 NL Hold em Event 1 $300 + $35
• Jul 31 NL Hold em Event 2 $300 + $35 Single Rebuy
• Aug 01 NL Hold em Event 3 $500 + $45
• Aug 02 NL Hold em Event 4 $300 + $35 Multiple Rebuys GTD: $150,000
• Aug 03 NL Hold em Ladies Event 5 $300 + $40
• Aug 04 Omaha High-Low Event 6 $300 + $35
• Aug 05 NL Hold em Event 7 $300 + $35
• Aug 06 NL Hold em Event 8 $500 + $45
• Aug 07 Limit Hold em Event 9 $300 + $35
• Aug 08 Seven-Card Stud High-Low Event 10 $300 + $35
• Aug 09 NL Hold em Event 11 $1,000 + $70
• Aug 10 NL Hold em Event 12 $300 + $35 Multiple Rebuys
• Aug 11 NL Hold em Event 13 $500 + $45
• Aug 12 NL Hold em Event 14 $1,000 + $70
• Aug 13 Omaha High-Low Event 15 $500 + $45
• Aug 14 NL Hold em Event 16 $300 + $35 Multiple Rebuys GTD: $150,000
• Aug 15 NL Hold em Event 17 $500 + $45 Single Rebuy
• Aug 16 NL Hold em Ladies (LPA) Event 18 $500 + $50
• Aug 17 NL Hold em Event 19 $500 + $45 Multiple Rebuys
• Aug 18-19 NL Hold em Event 20 $1,000 + $70
• Aug 19 Limit Hold’ em Event 21 $500 + $45
• Aug 20-23 Mega Super Satellites $1,000 + $30
• Aug 21 NL Hold em Invitational (Legends/Media) Event 22 $0 + $0
• Aug 21-22 NL Hold em Mariani/Buss Event 23 $1,000 + $70
• Aug 23-28 NL Hold em Championship Event (WPT) $9,500 + $500
• Aug 29 NL Hold em Player Appreciation Event 25 $200 + $25