2005 Ultimate Poker Challenge – Reset

The 2005 Ultimate Poker Challenge began November 16 at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. There will be thirteen “preliminary” events leading up to and during the $10,000 Main Event. The Main Event will begin after Thanksgiving, on November 27 and is scheduled to conclude November 29. Below is a summary of the tournament results so far. Dates listed are when the tournaments were completed.

November 16 -- No-Limit Hold'em -- $500 + $50

1. John Robertson -- $9,470
2. Max Grottschneider -- $5,335
3. Christopher Par -- $3,200
4. Gus Ruelas -- $2,670
5. Ted Melikian -- $1,865
6. Stan Schrier -- $1,600
7. Brian Faires -- $1,335
8. Wayne Lucier -- $600
9. Jeff Crabtree -- $600

November 17 -- No-Limit Hold'em -- $500 + $50

1. Brian Riley -- $7,385
2. Brian Faires -- $6,000
3. Dan Reitberg -- $2,675
4. Johnny Scott -- $2,230
5. Steven Ellwood -- $1,560
6. Pete Kaufman -- $1,340
7. Edward Teems -- $1,120

November 18 -- No-Limit Hold'em -- $500 + $50

1. David Brooks -- $7,855
2. Rami Owera -- $6,990
3. Bruce Gallion -- $4,365
4. Donald Lambertus -- $2,365
5. Isaac Do -- $2,070
6. Tex Bronson -- $1,775
7. Jae Chun -- $1,480
8. John Robertson -- $1,185
9. Roxanne Rhodes -- $890
10. Steve Kujubu -- $610

November 19 -- No-Limit Hold'em -- $500 + $50

1. Mike Gambony -- $12,050
2. Cal Dykes -- $6,885
3. Jim Olsen -- $3,445
4. Todd Peterson -- $2,755
5. Carl White -- $2,410
6. Warren Karp -- $2,065
7. Timothy Belstner -- $1,720
8. Stan Schrier -- $1,375
9. Jason Blesice -- $1,035
10. Steve Kujubu -- $695

Originally published November 22, 2005