What was I thinking, arriving just 20 minutes early? Already the alternate line was forming. I usually refuse to be an alternate coming to the table full of big stacks and rising blinds, but this event looked just too fun to miss, so there I was in line with other poor planners. Can't complain since the Grinder's brother Eric, was 57th on the alternate list and I was 41. The event was buzzing with media and was well-organized. My only complaint was that the levels, while 30 minutes long (not awful), were very fast with about 5 missing. This was a turbo of sorts and I intended to play it that way. Busted out at the 800 blind level when my QQ all in was snap-called by AK and a K appeared on the flop. Happy with my play (except for a stupid bluff for half of my chips...why do I still do this!!), and with the event. Had a super talk with Momma Grinder who is really nice and got to meet some new people and talk with players I haven't seen in months/years. Everyone was there with over 100 alternates and a $56K plus prize pool.
Here's how it turned out.
1. Lucian C. from Miami $11,000
2. Andre B. from Miami $10,000
3. Oneil M. from Miramar $5,267
4. Maine P. from Pembroke Pines $5,267
5. Lunique P. from Miami Gardens $5,267
6. Theo L. from Miami $2,293
7. Josh E. from Tacoma Park Maryland $1,760
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