Durant update....
Well I won the first table to advance. In the semifinals I ended up with last bet on the final hand BR3 down $28,500.
BR4 was out of it and bet $30,000 all in, BR2 was within $4,500 of the leader. BR1 then followed with a $50,000 max bet (didn't understand why, but let me finish). I follow with my own $50,000 bet knowing I need a swing or DD on the final hand.
BR4 catches a stiff and stands vs. the dealers 8, BR2 DD on a hard 15, BR1 catches a soft 19, and I hit a BJ!
I am hoping BR1 will DD, but he stands so I have to DD, I catch a 7 for 18, but I still have my "Power Chip" so knowing if I win I am in the finals I use it.
The dealer flips a Queen for 18 and BR4 and BR2 both lose. BR 1 wins ($50,000) and I am waiting for the dealer to turn my second chance DD over and there it was ANOTHER DAMN 7! I pushed and came in 2nd with only one advancing.
O'well, at least I had a shot (a good one), but just couldn't catch the cards. I did get another $200 for making the semi's, something at least.
It was a very well run tournament with only a very few problems that I heard about.
No one from BJT.com made the final table, however I got to meet about about 8 members and enjoyed talking with all of them.