Ralph Macri opened to 100,000 from the button, Dan Chalifour three-bet to 250,000 in the small blind and Macri called to see the 
flop.
Chalifour bet 200,000 and Macri quickly folded, sending the pot to the start of the day chipleader.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,995,000
175,000
|
175,000 |
|
505,000
-255,000
|
-255,000 |
Maurice Hawkins had been pushing the table around after taking down that early pot against Sean Thomson. Hawkins opened to 125,000 from the hijack and Andrew Ostapchenko moved all in for 1,035,000 in the big blind. Hawkins thought for a moment but in the end, he released his hand and Ostapchenko took down the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,050,000
100,000
|
100,000 |
|
1,180,000
-60,000
|
-60,000 |
Maurice Hawkins opened to 85,000 from late position, Sean Thomson defended his big blind and the dealer spread out 
on the flop.
Thomson checked to Hawkins, he pushed in a continuation bet of 110,000 and Thomson check-called to the 
turn card. Action again checked to Hawkins who bet 210,000 and again Thomson called.
The 
completed the board, Thomson checked and Hawkins fired in a 525,000 bet. Thomson quickly called, tabling 
for a pair of aces but it was not good as Hawkins turned over 
for a full house. Hawkins scooped in the pot and Thomason was left with just 65,000 in chips.
A few hands later Thomson moved all in for his last 45,000, Ralph Macri called and Joseph Rudy bumped it up to 200,000. Macri folded and the two remaining tabled their cards.
Sean Thomson:
Joseph Rudy: 
The board ran out 
and Rudy took down the pot with his pair of jacks, eliminating Thomson from the tournament in ninth.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,950,000
865,000
|
865,000 |
|
805,000
145,000
|
145,000 |
|
Busted |
The tournament director has now informed the dealer to shuffle up and start pitching the cards to the final nine.
Level: 26
Blinds: 20,000/40,000
Ante: 40,000
The final day of the World Series of Poker Circuit Foxwoods $1,700 Main Event is set to kick-off at noon! The tournament has nine players returning to battle it out for the $143,293 first-place prize, and the eventual champion will also be adding a shiny new WSOPC ring to their resume.
It is Dan Chalifour leading the final nine with 2,820,000 going into his bag by the end of Day 2. Chalifour took fourth place in this exact tournament last year and as it stands, he is en route to topping that feat, leading the final table here on Day 3.
Justin Carey is another player to make a repeat appearance here in the Foxwoods Main Event after finishing eighth place last year. Carey needs a top-six finish to reach a new milestone in his career as his current best cash to date is $24,776.
The two previous players may have the Foxwoods Main Event table experience on their side, but when it comes to the circuit there is one name that reigns supreme and that is Maurice Hawkins. The all-time ring leader will be looking to extend his lead with number 14 today and add another six-figure score to his resume after already landing one earlier this month in the Global Casino Championship. Hawkins is an absolute circuit giant and is the clear favorite to take down this event. Look for him to get under his opponent's skin and play the aggressive style that has served him well over the years.
Final Table Seat Draw
| Seat | Player | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Rudy | 660,000 | 17 |
| 2 | Maurice Hawkins | 2,085,000 | 52 |
| 3 | David Plotkin | 1,795,000 | 45 |
| 4 | Gregory Nerenberg | 2,145,000 | 54 |
| 5 | Justin Carey | 1,530,000 | 38 |
| 6 | Andrew Ostapchenko | 1,240,000 | 31 |
| 7 | Sean Thomson | 955,000 | 24 |
| 8 | Ralph Macri | 760,000 | 19 |
| 9 | Dan Chalifour | 2,820,000 | 71 |
The remaining players that make up the final table include Gregory Nerenberg (2,145,000), David Plotkin (1,795,000), Andrew Ostapchenko (1,240,000), Sean Thomson (955,000), Ralph Macri (760,000), and Joseph Rudy (660,000).
All remaining will now be guaranteed at least a payday of $13,079, but every player at the final table will be eyeing the $143,293 first-place prize as only eighth players stand between securing the six-figure payday.
Final Table Payouts
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $143,292 |
| 2 | $88,557 |
| 3 | $64,663 |
| 4 | $47,859 |
| 5 | $35,947 |
| 6 | $27,297 |
| 7 | $21,058 |
| 8 | $16,449 |
| 9 | $13,079 |
The final nine will return at noon on Monday, play will start on level 26 with blinds of 20,000/40,000 and a 40,000 big blind ante. The levels will remain 60 minutes in length with a 15-minute break after every two levels of play and a 75-minute dinner break at the end of level 31. The tournament will not stop until a winner is crowned, taking home the $143,293 first-place prize, along with a shiny new WSOP circuit ring and an automatic seat into the GCC.
The PokerNews live reporting team will be bringing all of the coverage for the remainder of this tournament, so stay tuned as the action unfolds!
Main Event
Day 3 Started
