Re: ** Event 54: $5,000 +rebuys World Champ. NL 2-7 Draw Lowball **
"29 minutes ago | Posted by Caldwell
Cards Back in the Air
The controversy that spurred the 10 minute break is as follows. Berry Johnston bought in late to this event, and as he was seated, he was given a stack of 9,000 chips. Some of the players that had pre-registered for the event and absent were blinded off, and showed up to stacks less than 9,000.
Several players at Berry’s table (most notably Steve Z) refused to keep playing until the issue was resolved. The tournament directors ordered players to complete the hand they were on, and take a 10 minute break, while tournament directors could make a decision.
Td Jimmy Sommerfeld came back quoting TDA rule # 81, which states that if a player registers late, he is penalized a one time chip penalty of up to three rounds of blinds and antes. The decision was made that Berry should be assessed three rounds of blinds and antes, which is 1,800 chips.
Many of the players who pre bought in, but showed up late to their stacks started with significantly less than that. This is going to continue to develop, and we will keep you updated on all related issues."
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