New Frontier, Las Vegas NV: Live Money Blackjack Tournament, Feb 12-13, 2004
Summary by Kenneth R Smith
The format of the New Frontier tournaments has 2 players advancing from every round, all the way to the finals. Each round is 25 hands played with $300 in live money, with betting limits of $5 to $100. The game is dealt from a six-deck shoe, and late surrender is allowed.
Finalists, starting in seat 1 (nearest in photo), were Jeff Walden, Philip Chalberg, Mohammad Radmanesh, Arnold Holmberg, Johnny Cuchia and Chandler Duncan.
| Seat | Player | Bankroll | Bet | Cards | Value | Win/Loss | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand 21 | |||||||
| 1 | Walden | $302.50 | $5.00 | 5 6 Dbl T | 21 | +$10.00 | |
| 2 | Chalberg | $92.50 | $15.00 | 8 A | 19 | -$15.00 | |
| 3 | Radmanesh | $395.00 | $20.00 | 7 8 | Surr | -$10.00 | |
| 4 | Holmberg | $280.00 | $55.00 | 6 5 3 9 | Bust | -$55.00 | |
| 5 | ==> | Cuchia | $355.00 | $50.00 | A 5 | Surr | -$25.00 |
| 6 | Duncan | $352.50 | $55.00 | 9 4 A Q | Bust | -$55.00 | |
| Dealer | Upcard K | K Q | 20 | ||||
| Hand 22 | |||||||
| 1 | Walden | $312.50 | $5.00 | J 6 | Surr | -$2.50 | |
| 2 | Chalberg | $77.50 | $20.00 | A 5 6 4 9 | Bust | -$20.00 | |
| 3 | Radmanesh | $385.00 | $25.00 | 8 K | 18 | $0.00 | |
| 4 | Holmberg | $225.00 | $50.00 | 8 K | 18 | $0.00 | |
| 5 | Cuchia | $330.00 | $5.00 | 6 Q | Surr | -$2.50 | |
| 6 | ==> | Duncan | $297.50 | $40.00 | Q 8 | 18 | $0.00 |
| Dealer | Upcard T | T 8 | 18 | ||||
| Hand 23 | |||||||
| 1 | ==> | Walden | $310.00 | $60.00 | (9,9)Split: 9 4 / 9 2 Dbl 3 | 13 / 14 | -$180.00 |
| 2 | Chalberg | $57.50 | * $27.50 | 4 J | 14 | -$27.50 | |
| 3 | Radmanesh | $385.00 | $30.00 | 9 6 | 15 | -$30.00 | |
| 4 | Holmberg | $225.00 | $75.00 | K 9 | 19 | -$75.00 | |
| 5 | Cuchia | $327.50 | $60.00 | K T | 20 | $0.00 | |
| 6 | Duncan | $297.50 | $52.50 | Q T | 20 | $0.00 | |
| Dealer | Upcard 2 | 2 8 K | 20 | ||||
| Hand 24 | |||||||
| 1 | Walden | $130.00 | $65.00 | (Q,K)Split: K 7 / Q 5 | 17 / 15 | -$130.00 | |
| 2 | ==> | Chalberg | * $5.00 | $5.00 | Q 6 | 16 | -$5.00 |
| 3 | Radmanesh | $355.00 | $5.00 | J Q | 20 | +$5.00 | |
| 4 | Holmberg | $150.00 | $50.00 | Q 4 | 14 | -$50.00 | |
| 5 | Cuchia | $327.50 | $40.00 | T 9 | 19 | $0.00 | |
| 6 | Duncan | $297.50 | $62.50 | K 3 | 13 | -$62.50 | |
| Dealer | Upcard 6 | 6 3 T | 19 | ||||
| Hand 25 | |||||||
| 1 | Walden | --- | --- | ||||
| 2 | Chalberg | --- | --- | ||||
| 3 | ==> | Radmanesh | $360.00 | $30.00 | J 7 | 17 | -$30.00 |
| 4 | Holmberg | $100.00 | $100.00 | 8 2 5 7 | Bust | -$100.00 | |
| 5 | Cuchia | $327.50 | $100.00 | 3 A T | 14 | -$100.00 | |
| 6 | Duncan | $235.00 | $100.00 | (7,7) Split: 7 J / 7 Q | 17 / 17 | -$200.00 | |
| Dealer | Upcard 9 | 9 3 8 | 20 | ||||
Notice the remarkable lack of wins in the final five hands here. Out of 28 hands dealt to the finalists after the countdown, only two hands were paid, for a total of $15.
| Final Standings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Final Bankroll | Place | Prize Money |
| Jeff Walden | $0.00 | 5th (Tie) | $2,095 |
| Philip Chalberg | $0.00 | 5th (Tie) | $2,095 |
| Mohammad Radmanesh | $330.00 | 1st | $27,870 |
| Arnold Holmberg | $0.00 | 4th | $5,575 |
| Johnny Cuchia | $227.50 | 2nd | $14,865 |
| Chandler Duncan | $35.00 | 3rd | $9,290 |
Pictured below: The winner Mohammad Radmanesh (right).
Thanks to Melanie Mabry of the New Frontier for providing the photos.
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