Delaware Park Sets Record for the Longest ‘Documented’ Continuous Poker Tournament: 31 Hours, 58 Minutes

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Delaware Park Iron Man Poker Challenge proved a successful event in all aspects, with 376 seated participants and the establishment of a new world record for the Longest “Documented” Continuous Poker Tournament. The only other documented marathon poker event was hosted by the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles in September 2009 and lasted a mere 19 hours. Delaware Park’s Iron Man began at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, and ended on Sunday, August 21, at 7:58 p.m. for a total length of play of 31 hours, 58 minutes.

While falling short of the Guinness benchmark of 36 hours, an overwhelming amount of positive feedback was received from players, as well as outside interest in the event. “At one point, there were 177 people streaming the live video and 1,700 people following the live updates through www.twoplustwo.com, in addition to the 40+ people in the crowd around the final table,” said Poker Room Manager Kevin Castora, who, along with Tournament Director Calvin Beene, was present for the entire event.

“We are constantly trying to innovate the game of poker by creating new and exciting events. I want our players to always feel welcome and be a part of special events such as this,” elaborated Castora. Although extremely fatigued, the players never lost their good spirits, which made for a positive atmosphere throughout the entire event.

Total Prize Pool: $182,360

Final Table Participants (began at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21)

1^st – Hieu Tran (Essex, MD) - $43,761

2^nd – John Barber (Wilmington, DE) - $26,552

3^rd – Warren Wiggens (Woodstock, MD) - $17,780

4^th – Donald Delaney (West Deptford, NJ) - $12,400

5^th – Michael Watkins (Woodbridge, NJ) - $9,300

6^th – In Min (Severn, MD) - $7,294

7^th – Thomas Patterson (Wilmington, DE) - $6,164

8^th – Mustafa Ali (Salisbury, MD) - $5,106

9^th – Ilya Nudelman (Garrison, MD) - $4,377

10^th – Marcus Seitz (Lacey, WA) - $3,465

For a complete poker schedule and more information, visit www.delawarepark.com, call the Poker Room at [phone] or register online at www.pokertickets.com.

About Delaware Park

Delaware Park is a multi-faceted gaming facility offering guests live seasonal Thoroughbred racing, year-round simulcasting from around the globe, live table games, a 20-table poker room and 25-table dedicated tournament room, 2,500 exciting slot machines on two spacious levels, one of only three sports parlay betting venues on the East Coast and White Clay Creek Country Club, featuring a world-class 18-hole championship golf course. Delaware Park is located minutes south of Wilmington and the Delaware Memorial Bridge and just north of the Maryland state line on I-95 at exit 4B. For more information on Delaware Park, visit www.delawarepark.com.

Delaware Park is a Video Lottery Agent for the Delaware Lottery. All games are Lottery games controlled by the Delaware Lottery. You must be 21 to play. Play responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems Hotline at 888-850-5555. www.dcgp.org.