Nip n Tuck

I. E. takes the win at Nip n Tuck

I. E. breaks through—and tightens the ToC race at Nip n Tuck! 37 entries • Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Tournament Director: Tom Banis I. E. has his first win of the Fall season—and Nip n Tuck’s venue race just got a little more interesting. After finishing 23rd here the previous Thursday, I. E. returned to take the top spot in a 37-entry field, earning 52 points. The victory was his second final table of the season, following an eighth-place finish at Nip on October 1. With Tom Banis directing the night’s tournament, Fred M claimed second place and 46 points. It was Fred’s second podium of the Fall, adding a runner-up finish to his third place at Nip’s September 24 tournament. Les The Jeweler rounded out the podium with 40 points, recording his first final table and first Top-3 finish of the Fall season. Every point matters on the road to the ToC Thursday’s results left a close contest near the top of the Nip n Tuck standings: Ted DiBiase leads with 159 points. Yohan holds second with 120. Fred M sits third with 119—just one point behind Yohan. I. E. is fourth with 109, only 10 points behind Fred. Fred currently occupies a direct ToC seat position through the venue standings, but I. E.’s win puts him within striking distance. Those are current positions, with more poker still to play. There’s a race at the playoff cutoff, too. Les The Jeweler’s podium brought his venue total to 47 points, placing him 31st—just two points short of the current Top-30 threshold. A big finish has put him right on the doorstep. The final nine Ducky finished fourth, followed by Papi The Magicman, Evan10, No Lie, Slick and Mike F. Congratulations to everyone who reached the final table! Homerun makes it two in Second Chance Homerun earned his second Second Chance victory of the Fall, following his September 24 win at the same venue. The 10-point finish brought him to 20 Second Chance points, good for second in the league standings behind Millz’s 33. Vinny M finished runner-up for six points, while Black Widow took third for three. Welcome to the Fall season Penguin and Krislyn made their first recorded Main Event appearances of the Fall. Welcome to the season—we hope to see you back at the felt! Thanks to Tom Banis for directing, Nip n Tuck for hosting, and all 37 entries for another Thursday night of free poker in Long Branch. Always free to join and play.