WinStar to Host $1,500,000 GTD 2019 Labor Day River Series Main Event this Weekend

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WinStar 2019 Labor Day River Series

Since the beginning of the month, WinStar Casino has been hosting satellites for its 2019 Labor Day River Series, which kicked off this past weekend and will culminate this Friday with a $1,500 buy-in, $1,500,000 guarantee Main Event. PokerNews will be on hand to offer live updates from that tournament.

The WinStar River Poker Series has a long history dating back to 2012, which is when Aaron Massey topped a 1,396-entry field to win the title and $651,559 first-place prize. Others to win the title include Jason Helder (2014 for $1,000,000), Maxx Coleman (2015 for $775,000), Gordon Vayo (2016 for $587,120), and Ben Zamani (2017 for $347,134).

Most recently, 20-year-old Will Pengelly bested an 807-entry field to win what was a $2,500 Main Event for $249,310 as part of a five-way deal. This year, the buy-in has been lowered to $1,500, which along with the full slate of satellite qualifiers, is expected to draw a massive field.

Things kicked off this past weekend with Event #1: $500 NLH Flighted Ultimate, which attracted 827 runners over five starting flights. The tournament ended in a deal that saw Jonathan Bloyen win $55,000 (plus $2,000 as a multi-bag bonus) and the title, while Wei Zhang took second for $52,000.

Others to cash that tournament were Eduardo Contreras (3rd - $32,718), William Hesser (4th - $28,000), Peter Lockwood (5th - $28,000), La Sengphet (6th - $20,207), Kathryn Chen (15th - $5,241), Pengelly (30th - $1,801), Keith Copp (38th - $1,549), and Seneca Easley (45th - $1,549).

Also playing to a winner was Event #2: $300 NLH Bounty, a tournament that drew 235 entrants. The top seven struck a deal that resulted in Jalal Shamroukh being deemed the champ for $5,250.

Jonathan Bloyen and Jalal Shamroukh
Jonathan Bloyen and Jalal Shamroukh

In addition to the 2019 Labor Day River Series Main Event, WinStar has been hosting a series of side events with more still to come.

Remaining 2019 Labor Day River Series Schedule

DateTimeTournamentStackLevelsLate RegAdditional Info
Tuesday, August 27Noon$300 NLH10,00030 minutes6 levels-
Tuesday, August 277 p.m.$200 NLH Bounty7,00020 minutes8 levels$100 Bounty
Wednesday, August 28Noon$500 NLH Monster Stack25,00030 minutes6 levels$50K GTD
Thursday, August 29Noon & 7 p.m.$330 Mega Satellite7,00030 minutes6 levels10 seats added
Friday, August 30Noon$1,500 Main Event Day 1a25,00040 minutes9 levels$1.5M GTD
Saturday, August 31Noon$1,500 Main Event Day 1b25,00040 minutes9 levels$1.5M GTD
Sunday, September 1Noon$1,500 Main Event Day 1c25,00040 minutes9 levels$1.5M GTD
Monday, September 2Noon$1,500 Main Event Day 225,00060 minutes9 levels$1.5M GTD
Tuesday, September 3Noon$1,500 Main Event Finale25,00060 minutes-$1.5M GTD

About the World’s Biggest Casino

With nearly 400,000 square feet, WinStar World Casino and Resort, owned and operated by the Chickasaw Nation, is the world’s biggest casino. There are nine city-themed gaming plazas with over 8,400 electronic games. Toss in 100 table games, a 55-table poker room, off-track betting, bingo, and more, and WinStar is a true gaming destination.

Additionally, they’ve established themselves as a go-to place for dining and entertainment. Regarding the former, they have the upscale Kirby’s Steakhouse as well as the 500-seat Gran Via Buffet. Toss in eateries like Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill, Panda Express, and El Fenix, and there’s really something for everyone.

For those looking to take in the nightlife, check out the jazzy Rotunda Bar in the hotel lobby, as well as hotspots like MIST Nightclub and Skyline Lounge. There’s also shopping, an 18-hole championship golf course, and a three-tower hotel with nearly 1,400 rooms.

For more information visit Winstar.com.

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