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Aruba Poker Classic Begins

The $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Event Began Today in Aruba

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Matt BradyThe $5,000 no-limit hold’em championship event began today at the 2009 UltimateBet Aruba Poker Classic hosted at the Radisson Resort in Aruba. The event will feature two day-one flights, and the final table will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10. Players will begin with 15,000 in chips for the championship event, and blinds begin at 50-100. Levels will be 90 minutes long, and there will be a 10-minute break at the conclusion of each level. Check back at the end of the event for a recap of the final table. Here is a look at the full schedule for the event:

NOTE: All tournament days begin at noon

Monday, Oct. 5: Day 1A (five levels)
Tuesday, Oct. 6: Day 1B (five levels)
Wednesday, Oct. 7: Day 2 (five levels)
Thursday, Oct. 8: Day 3 (five levels)
Friday, Oct. 9: Day 4 (play down to final table)
Saturday, Oct. 10: Final table

2008 Aruba Poker Classic

Buy-in: $5,000
Number of Entries: 551
Total Prize Pool: $2,672,350
First-Place Prize: $1,000,000
Places Paid: 54

Final-Table Results:

Matt Brady: $1,000,000 (pictured right)
Johan Storakers: $486,000
Jeffrey Papola: $250,000
Allie Prescott: $150,000
Brandon Terry: $116,400
Brian Malczewski: $83,120