$3000 + $200 Heads Up NLH (Best 2 of 3)
Sweet 16
Keith Block def William Serfass
Christian Harder def Ryan DeAngelo
Ryan Hall def Darren Elias
Trevor Savage def Gavin Smith
Randy Feder def Greg Merritt
Matthew Maccaroni def Aaron Overton
Travis Greenawalt def Michael Gagliano
Austen Johnson def Alexander Venovski
Second Round
Keith Block def Matt Glantz
William Serfass def Nicholoas Erwin
Ryan DeAngelo def Michael Stone Hill
Christian Harder def Ryan Moriarity
Darren Elias def David Laufer
Ryan Hall def John Racener
Gavin Smith def Manzano Clemens
Trevor Savage def Jack Schanbacher
Randy Feder def Jason Sackler
Greg Merritt def Brian Paneth
Matthew Maccaroni def Ian Palomo
Aaron Overton def John Lytle
Travis Greenawait def Jonathan Little
Michael Gagliano def Mark Borges
Alexander Venovski def Freddy Rouhani
Austen Johnson def Michael Delvecchio
First Round
Manzano Clemens def Yaron Reuven
Gregg Merritt def Paul Mirabello
Alexander Venovski def Brandon Hall
Michael Gagliano def Joshua Hillock
Michael Stone Hill def Matthew Lombardi
Ryan DeAngelo def Matthew Berky
Ryan Moriarity def Jesse Cohen
Randy Feder def Valentin Serben
Ian Palomo def Bahbak Oboodi
Aaron Overton def Chris Klodnicki
Jonathan Little def Scott Lezewski
Mark Borges def Kunimaro Kojo
Freddy Rouhani def Alexander Freund
William Serfrass def Eui Woon
David Laufer def Orson Young
Christian Harder def Jeff Madsen
Jack Schanbacher def Scott Baumstein
Trevor Savage def Jason Summerville
John Lytle def Jeremy McLaughlin
Gavin Smith def James St. Hilaire
Byes:
Keith Block
Matt Glantz
Nicholoas Erwin
Darren Elias
John Racener
Ryan Hall
Jason Sackler
Brian Paneth
Austen Johnson
Michael Delvecchio
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Event 13: Meet Mike Holm
$350 + $50 Big Stack NLH
New Borgata "Holm"Boy - Mike Holm (Chicago, IL)
Players on a ten minute break.
New Borgata "Holm"Boy - Mike Holm (Chicago, IL)You ever meet someone and you feel like you've known him for a long time?
Mike Holm (Chicago, IL) has a great personality for poker. Not afraid to joke or laugh at the table and seems down to earth and friendly with the players.
It's Mike's first time and Borgata and he's loving it. "My goal is to cash in every tournament I play in". He cashed yesterday and now again today her in Event #13.
Holm's main goal of course is to cash in the WPT Championship. That's why he and a few friends he brought in from Chicago are really here. Mike played in the first WPT event last year at Bellagio where the Royal Flush girls made their debut. He managed to get some TV airtime with them and even bought them all some chocolate covered strawberries. Hmmm. Sounds like a MOST INTERESTING MAN IN THE WORLD commercial.
Mike Holm (Chicago, IL) has a great personality for poker. Not afraid to joke or laugh at the table and seems down to earth and friendly with the players.
It's Mike's first time and Borgata and he's loving it. "My goal is to cash in every tournament I play in". He cashed yesterday and now again today her in Event #13.
Holm's main goal of course is to cash in the WPT Championship. That's why he and a few friends he brought in from Chicago are really here. Mike played in the first WPT event last year at Bellagio where the Royal Flush girls made their debut. He managed to get some TV airtime with them and even bought them all some chocolate covered strawberries. Hmmm. Sounds like a MOST INTERESTING MAN IN THE WORLD commercial.
Players on a ten minute break.
Event 13: Givotovsky Is GivoTOPsky
$350 + $50 Big Stack NLH
Chip Leader - Alek Givotovsky - 900,000
Right now it's Alek Givotovsky (New York, NY) vs. the rest of the field. With three tables, 27 players remaining, Alek has a commanding chip lead. Adam Lippert is now seated to Alek's right. "I think he's double the next closest stack" commented Adam. "Pretty sick world" said Givotovsky.
Pretty close to double as James English has 500,000 in second place. English is campaigning to get an extra dinner voucher if they play more than 12 hours. He jokingly said he's starting a petition.
Mary Beth Salmieri (Los Angeles, CA) is seated to James' right. She seems to be all in every time I look over. One she chopped, the second she won.
Chip Leader - Alek Givotovsky - 900,000Right now it's Alek Givotovsky (New York, NY) vs. the rest of the field. With three tables, 27 players remaining, Alek has a commanding chip lead. Adam Lippert is now seated to Alek's right. "I think he's double the next closest stack" commented Adam. "Pretty sick world" said Givotovsky.
Pretty close to double as James English has 500,000 in second place. English is campaigning to get an extra dinner voucher if they play more than 12 hours. He jokingly said he's starting a petition.
Mary Beth Salmieri (Los Angeles, CA) is seated to James' right. She seems to be all in every time I look over. One she chopped, the second she won.
Event 12: Sweet 16 Complete
$3000 + $200 Heads Up NLH (Best 2 of 3)
Christian Harder sweeps Ryan DeAngelo 2 games to none and is the last Sweet 16 match to finish as play concludes for the night.
Play resumes at noon Wednesday as the eight remaining players battle in the quarterfinals for the Heads Up title and the $34,284 first place prize.
DeAngelo (left) loses to Harder
Christian Harder sweeps Ryan DeAngelo 2 games to none and is the last Sweet 16 match to finish as play concludes for the night.
Play resumes at noon Wednesday as the eight remaining players battle in the quarterfinals for the Heads Up title and the $34,284 first place prize.
Event 13: You're All Winners
$350 + $50 Big Stack NLH
Jason Ginex (North Avalon, NY) Cripples Bubble
Jason Ginex (North Avalon, NY) Cripples BubbleNormally Jason Ginex would snap call an open shove holding KK. But we've been playing hand-for-hand for close to a half-hour now. Everybody wants to make the money. Do you fold kings on the bubble? Could you? After a healthy tank session, Ginex decides to call.
Jason Ginex K♣ K♥ vs. Opponent's 7♣ 7♥
Board runs: 2♣ A♣ 9♣ 2♥ 6♥. Kings hold up.
Opponent had Jason covered by 7500 and was forced all in the very next hand as the big blind was 8000.
Surprisingly the entire table folds around to Justin Friedman in the small blind who calls without looking.
Opponent never looked either and so flipped over one card, the K♦ . Justin flips an A♠ which caused opponent to moan, about to accept his fate.
Board ran: 3♥ 3♦ 2♣ A♥ Q♠. Kickers never played - Opponent's 5 vs. Justin's 9.
And with that the bubble fled the felt and the remaining 36 have reached part of the $130,900 Total Buy-In.
Jason Ginex K♣ K♥ vs. Opponent's 7♣ 7♥
Board runs: 2♣ A♣ 9♣ 2♥ 6♥. Kings hold up.
Opponent had Jason covered by 7500 and was forced all in the very next hand as the big blind was 8000.
Surprisingly the entire table folds around to Justin Friedman in the small blind who calls without looking.
Opponent never looked either and so flipped over one card, the K♦ . Justin flips an A♠ which caused opponent to moan, about to accept his fate.
Board ran: 3♥ 3♦ 2♣ A♥ Q♠. Kickers never played - Opponent's 5 vs. Justin's 9.
And with that the bubble fled the felt and the remaining 36 have reached part of the $130,900 Total Buy-In.
Event 12: Round 3 Continues
$3000 + $200 Heads Up NLH (Best 2 of 3)
Four more players advance to the Elite 8, leaving one match from the Sweet 16, Christian Harder vs Ryan DeAngelo. They're playing game two after Harder took the first.
More Sweet 16 Results
Austen Johnson def Alexander Venovski
Matthew Maccaroni def Aaron Overton
Travis Greenawalt def Michael Gagliano
Randy Feder def Greg Merritt
Johnson (left) into Elite 8
Four more players advance to the Elite 8, leaving one match from the Sweet 16, Christian Harder vs Ryan DeAngelo. They're playing game two after Harder took the first.
More Sweet 16 Results
Austen Johnson def Alexander Venovski
Matthew Maccaroni def Aaron Overton
Travis Greenawalt def Michael Gagliano
Randy Feder def Greg Merritt
Event 13: Frank Felts Brian Paneth
$350 + $50 Big Stack NLH
Let's Be Frank
Board ran clean and the set of Queens earned Frank a monster pot. He's now up in the neighborhood of 400,000.
Before Brian departed he told me he signed up for the Heads Up and Event 13 and was playing at the same time in both tournaments.
He built his stack early in Event 13 since he had a bye in the first round of heads up. Then he played heads up for 3 1/2 hours while his healthy Event 13 stack bled off 80,000 in blinds and antes.
Even though he had his heart on winning the Heads Up, after busting there, he focused here. Alas, he couldn't survive running into a set of Queens and now has lost twice today.
Let's Be FrankFrank Gangemi (Long Beach, NY) couldn't have played pocket queens any better from the big blind. Opponent Brian Paneth (Brooklyn, NY) opened for 16,000 with K-10 of spades and Frank simply called.
Both players improved on a heart heavy flop of K-Q-10.
"I was trying to represent A-K" said Frank who quickly re-raised Brian's flop bet with an all-in jam.
So you're sitting with top and bottom pair at risk for all your chips up against a big blind who didn't re-pop pre - you can't blame Paneth for committing.
Both players improved on a heart heavy flop of K-Q-10.
"I was trying to represent A-K" said Frank who quickly re-raised Brian's flop bet with an all-in jam.
So you're sitting with top and bottom pair at risk for all your chips up against a big blind who didn't re-pop pre - you can't blame Paneth for committing.
Board ran clean and the set of Queens earned Frank a monster pot. He's now up in the neighborhood of 400,000.
Before Brian departed he told me he signed up for the Heads Up and Event 13 and was playing at the same time in both tournaments.
He built his stack early in Event 13 since he had a bye in the first round of heads up. Then he played heads up for 3 1/2 hours while his healthy Event 13 stack bled off 80,000 in blinds and antes.
Even though he had his heart on winning the Heads Up, after busting there, he focused here. Alas, he couldn't survive running into a set of Queens and now has lost twice today.
Event 13: Numbers Game
$350 + $50 Big Stack NLH
Number of Entrants: 374
Players Remaining: 46
Chips In Play: 7.48 million
Average Stack: 163k (27 BB)
Blinds: 3k/6k/500 ante
Big Stack: 715k (120 BB)
Total Buy-In: $130,900
First Prize: $34,284
Places Paid: 36
Chip Leaders
Alek Givotovsky (New York, NY) 715k
Russell Crane (Howell, NJ) 490k
Jim Welsh (Kissimmee, FL) 475k
Alex Attacking the Field
Players Remaining: 46
Chips In Play: 7.48 million
Average Stack: 163k (27 BB)
Blinds: 3k/6k/500 ante
Big Stack: 715k (120 BB)
Total Buy-In: $130,900
First Prize: $34,284
Places Paid: 36
Chip Leaders
Alek Givotovsky (New York, NY) 715k
Russell Crane (Howell, NJ) 490k
Jim Welsh (Kissimmee, FL) 475k
Event 12: Payouts!
$3000 + $200 Heads Up NLH (Best 2 of 3)
Entries: 53
Total Buy-In: $159,000
Place - Amount
1st $61,690
2nd $30,3846
3rd/4th $15,423
5th-8th $7,712
Entries: 53
Total Buy-In: $159,000
Place - Amount
1st $61,690
2nd $30,3846
3rd/4th $15,423
5th-8th $7,712
Event 12: Sweet 16 Matches
$3000 + $200 Heads Up NLH (Best 2 of 3)
Keith Block, Ryan Hall and Trevor Savage are all into the Elite 8 as the other Sweet 16 matches continue.
Third Round Matches
Keith Block def William Serfass
Ryan DeAngelo vs Christian Harder
Ryan Hall def Darren Elias
Trevor Savage def Gavin Smith
Randy Feder vs Greg Merritt
Matthew Maccaroni vs Aaron Overton
Travis Greenawalt vs Michael Gagliano
Alexander Venovski vs Austen Johnson
Event 10 Recap
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Three-hundred seventeen took the felt September 12th at 11am all vying for a share of the $110,950 total buy in. 36 made the cash but only 21 returned this afternoon at 12pm.
Just one outlasted everybody and held on to their $100 Black Chip Bounty. That man's name is Stanley Combs. Stanley's aces held up at the final table and he never relinquished the chip lead.
Stanley had to comb his way through a tough field including WSOP bracelet holders Andre boyer and Jason Young. Other notables included Mike Dentale, Dave Zeitlin, & Jerry Payne (Centerville, OH).
Three-hundred seventeen took the felt September 12th at 11am all vying for a share of the $110,950 total buy in. 36 made the cash but only 21 returned this afternoon at 12pm.
Just one outlasted everybody and held on to their $100 Black Chip Bounty. That man's name is Stanley Combs. Stanley's aces held up at the final table and he never relinquished the chip lead.
Stanley had to comb his way through a tough field including WSOP bracelet holders Andre boyer and Jason Young. Other notables included Mike Dentale, Dave Zeitlin, & Jerry Payne (Centerville, OH).
You might remember Jerry as our Event 2 runner-up. He cashed in 31st place ($646) when his AK was no good in a three way all-in pot.
Matt "Muffins" Mazzeo took 16th for $915 while George Cicak (who led coming into day 2) finished 6th.
Don't forget about Pittsburgh's favorite son, Josh Brikis who finished 5th for $6,242.
Things got interesting with our final three who each made their share of great plays.
It was anybody's game once Stephen Gallant (Raleigh, NC) doubled his short stack, then doubled up again cracking KK with a set of threes.
Brian Weaver (Elm City, NC) scored five bounties and busted out in 3rd for $10,009.
2nd place $16,143 honors went to Stephen Grant who scooped 6 bouties and was as low as 14,000 during day 1.
But once again our big winner was Stanley Combs who took down his largest Borgata cash ever with the $29,058 win along with 8 bounties. A hit and run for Combs who has to visit his Mom after being away for a year.
Things got interesting with our final three who each made their share of great plays.
It was anybody's game once Stephen Gallant (Raleigh, NC) doubled his short stack, then doubled up again cracking KK with a set of threes.
Brian Weaver (Elm City, NC) scored five bounties and busted out in 3rd for $10,009.
2nd place $16,143 honors went to Stephen Grant who scooped 6 bouties and was as low as 14,000 during day 1.
But once again our big winner was Stanley Combs who took down his largest Borgata cash ever with the $29,058 win along with 8 bounties. A hit and run for Combs who has to visit his Mom after being away for a year.
Event 12: Updated Results
$3000 + $200 Heads Up NLH (Best 2 of 3)
Second Round
Keith Block def Matt Glantz
William Serfass def Nicholoas Erwin
Ryan DeAngelo def Michael Stone Hill
Christian Harder def Ryan Moriarity
Darren Elias def David Laufer
Ryan Hall def John Racener
Gavin Smith def Manzano Clemens
Trevor Savage def Jack Schanbacher
Randy Feder def Jason Sackler
Greg Merritt def Brian Paneth
Matthew Maccaroni def Ian Palomo
Aaron Overton def John Lytle
Travis Greenawalt def Jonathan Little
Michael Gagliano def Mark Borges
Alexander Venovski def Freddy Rouhani
Austen Johnson def Michael Delvecchio
First Round
Manzano Clemens def Yaron Reuven
Greg Merritt def Paul Mirabello
Alexander Venovski def Brandon Hall
Michael Gagliano def Joshua Hillock
Michael Stone Hill def Matthew Lombardi
Ryan DeAngelo def Matthew Berky
Ryan Moriarity def Jesse Cohen
Randy Feder def Valentin Serben
Ian Palomo def Bahbak Oboodi
Aaron Overton def Chris Klodnicki
Jonathan Little def Scott Lezewski
Mark Borges def Kunimaro Kojo
Freddy Rouhani def Alexander Freund
William Serfrass def Eui Woon
David Laufer def Orson Young
Christian Harder def Jeff Madsen
Jack Schanbacher def Scott Baumstein
Trevor Savage def Jason Summerville
John Lytle def Jeremy McLaughlin
Gavin Smith def James St. Hilaire
Byes:
Keith Block
Matt Glantz
Nicholoas Erwin
Darren Elias
John Racener
Ryan Hall
Jason Sackler
Brian Paneth
Austen Johnson
Michael Delvecchio
Second Round
Keith Block def Matt Glantz
William Serfass def Nicholoas Erwin
Ryan DeAngelo def Michael Stone Hill
Christian Harder def Ryan Moriarity
Darren Elias def David Laufer
Ryan Hall def John Racener
Gavin Smith def Manzano Clemens
Trevor Savage def Jack Schanbacher
Randy Feder def Jason Sackler
Greg Merritt def Brian Paneth
Matthew Maccaroni def Ian Palomo
Aaron Overton def John Lytle
Travis Greenawalt def Jonathan Little
Michael Gagliano def Mark Borges
Alexander Venovski def Freddy Rouhani
Austen Johnson def Michael Delvecchio
First Round
Manzano Clemens def Yaron Reuven
Greg Merritt def Paul Mirabello
Alexander Venovski def Brandon Hall
Michael Gagliano def Joshua Hillock
Michael Stone Hill def Matthew Lombardi
Ryan DeAngelo def Matthew Berky
Ryan Moriarity def Jesse Cohen
Randy Feder def Valentin Serben
Ian Palomo def Bahbak Oboodi
Aaron Overton def Chris Klodnicki
Jonathan Little def Scott Lezewski
Mark Borges def Kunimaro Kojo
Freddy Rouhani def Alexander Freund
William Serfrass def Eui Woon
David Laufer def Orson Young
Christian Harder def Jeff Madsen
Jack Schanbacher def Scott Baumstein
Trevor Savage def Jason Summerville
John Lytle def Jeremy McLaughlin
Gavin Smith def James St. Hilaire
Byes:
Keith Block
Matt Glantz
Nicholoas Erwin
Darren Elias
John Racener
Ryan Hall
Jason Sackler
Brian Paneth
Austen Johnson
Michael Delvecchio
Event 10: Stanley Combs - 1st Place
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Stanley Combs - 1st Place - $29,058
Stanley Combs - 1st Place - $29,058Stanley Combs' (Dayton, OH) nine of clubs and seven of diamonds was good enough to take out Stephen Gallant heads up and take down 2011 Borgata Poker Open Event #10.
Stanley Combs wins the Blue Shark Optics sunglasses, the Borgata engraved trophy, and $29,058. Not to mention $100 for each of his 8 bounty knock-outs.
This is Stanley's largest Borgata cash so far, surpassing a 10K he took down in the 2011 Winter Poker Open.
The hand that gave him the chip lead...the hand he won and didn't look back..."Oriole Aces pulled through late in the tournament to propel me to victory" exclaimed Combs.
Stephen hasn't been able to see his Mother in a year and is traveling now to visit her. What a good kid.
Congrats again to our Event 10 winner, Stanley Combs.
Under The Hood
Stanley Combs wins the Blue Shark Optics sunglasses, the Borgata engraved trophy, and $29,058. Not to mention $100 for each of his 8 bounty knock-outs.
This is Stanley's largest Borgata cash so far, surpassing a 10K he took down in the 2011 Winter Poker Open.
The hand that gave him the chip lead...the hand he won and didn't look back..."Oriole Aces pulled through late in the tournament to propel me to victory" exclaimed Combs.
Stephen hasn't been able to see his Mother in a year and is traveling now to visit her. What a good kid.
Congrats again to our Event 10 winner, Stanley Combs.
Under The HoodEvent 12: Round 2 Complete
$3000 + $200 Heads Up NLH (Best 2 of 3)
Matthew Maccaroni def Ian Palomo
Greg Merritt def Brian Paneth
Gavin Smith def Manzano Clemens
Christian Harder def Ryan Moriarity
Ryan DeAngelo def Michael Stone Hill
Matthew Maccaroni def Ian Palomo
Greg Merritt def Brian Paneth
Gavin Smith def Manzano Clemens
Christian Harder def Ryan Moriarity
Ryan DeAngelo def Michael Stone Hill
Event 10: Stephen Gallant - 2nd Place
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Stephen Gallant - 2nd Place - $16,143
Stephen Gallant - 2nd Place - $16,143A gallant effort for Stephen Gallant (Raleigh, NC) who won two back-to-back final table double ups to capture $16,143 and second place in Event 10.
"I wasn't even gonna play" explained Stephen who is staying at Borgata for one week and was conscious of managing his bankroll properly. "Then I figured, why not?"
Looked like Stephen was leaven' yesterday as he was down to 14,000 and wasn't getting any cards. He battled back to 31,000 and things shot up from there.
Stephen has three kids reading the Borgatapokerblog at home and knocked out six other players.
Way to go Stephen. Glad you decided to take a chance and play in Event 10. Like they say, you can't win if you don't play.
"I wasn't even gonna play" explained Stephen who is staying at Borgata for one week and was conscious of managing his bankroll properly. "Then I figured, why not?"
Looked like Stephen was leaven' yesterday as he was down to 14,000 and wasn't getting any cards. He battled back to 31,000 and things shot up from there.
Stephen has three kids reading the Borgatapokerblog at home and knocked out six other players.
Way to go Stephen. Glad you decided to take a chance and play in Event 10. Like they say, you can't win if you don't play.
Event 10: Brian "Paul" Weaver - 3rd Place
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Brian "Paul" Weaver - 3rd Place - $10,009
First Brian "Paul" Weaver (Richmond, VA) folded sixes, then had kings cracked, then gets aces in what would be his final hand and had them fall as well.
Weaver fell short of his first place goal but will smile all the way to the bank for his 3rd place $10,009 haul.
Paul currently resides in Elm City, NC. He has four kids and earned 5 bounties. Hey, that's at least one for each kid.
Paul was happy with his play yesterday and today claiming he never was all in with the worst hand. He does regret folding pocket sixes because he would have knocked Stephen out and secured at least second place money.
All and all a job well done for Brian "Paul" Weaver.
Brian "Paul" Weaver - 3rd Place - $10,009First Brian "Paul" Weaver (Richmond, VA) folded sixes, then had kings cracked, then gets aces in what would be his final hand and had them fall as well.
Weaver fell short of his first place goal but will smile all the way to the bank for his 3rd place $10,009 haul.
Paul currently resides in Elm City, NC. He has four kids and earned 5 bounties. Hey, that's at least one for each kid.
Paul was happy with his play yesterday and today claiming he never was all in with the worst hand. He does regret folding pocket sixes because he would have knocked Stephen out and secured at least second place money.
All and all a job well done for Brian "Paul" Weaver.
Event 13: Big Stacks
$350 + $50 Big Stack NLH
Level 14 (1,500/3k/300 ante) is underway as the cards are back in the air.
Big Stacks
Alek Givotovsky (New York, NY) 350k
Ahmet Kose (North Brunswick, NJ) 340k
Satish Surapaneni (New York, NY) 315k
Jim Welsh (Kissimmee, FL) 304k
Tyler Dixon (New Orleans, LA) 273k
Level 14 (1,500/3k/300 ante) is underway as the cards are back in the air.
Big Stacks
Alek Givotovsky (New York, NY) 350k
Ahmet Kose (North Brunswick, NJ) 340k
Satish Surapaneni (New York, NY) 315k
Jim Welsh (Kissimmee, FL) 304k
Tyler Dixon (New Orleans, LA) 273k
Event 10: Brian Needs To Battle Back
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Folding sixes a couple hands earlier has come back to haunt Brian Weaver.
Weaver looks down at cowboys and has Stephen Gallant raising into him.
Back and forth action until Gallant (at risk) shoves all in with 3-3 and Weaver calls dominating with K-K.
A three on the river gives Gallant another huge double up and cripples Weaver down to 600,000.
Board ran: 4-A-Q-2-3
Our three players are on a ten minute break. Weaver is sticking around at the table, perhaps shaking off the unfortunate river.
Folding sixes a couple hands earlier has come back to haunt Brian Weaver.
Weaver looks down at cowboys and has Stephen Gallant raising into him.
Back and forth action until Gallant (at risk) shoves all in with 3-3 and Weaver calls dominating with K-K.
A three on the river gives Gallant another huge double up and cripples Weaver down to 600,000.
Board ran: 4-A-Q-2-3
Our three players are on a ten minute break. Weaver is sticking around at the table, perhaps shaking off the unfortunate river.
Event 10: Stanley Doubles Stephen
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
A big hand for the final three that came pretty close to all three players going all-in pre flop.
Chip leader Stanley Combs opened for 200,000. He just used the same bet last hand holding K-9 off. So Brian Weaver calls. Stephen Gallant in the big blind ships the remainder of his 560,000 total chips. Stanley snap calls so fast that it stops Brian in his tracks.
Brian folds and shows wired sixes.
Stanley tables A-K off vs. Stephen's red pair of deuces.
Board runs: 9-4-9-Q-8
Stephen doubles through the chip leader.
Weaver was disappointed because he folded the best hand and it would have knocked out the short stack Stephen.
A big hand for the final three that came pretty close to all three players going all-in pre flop.
Chip leader Stanley Combs opened for 200,000. He just used the same bet last hand holding K-9 off. So Brian Weaver calls. Stephen Gallant in the big blind ships the remainder of his 560,000 total chips. Stanley snap calls so fast that it stops Brian in his tracks.
Brian folds and shows wired sixes.
Stanley tables A-K off vs. Stephen's red pair of deuces.
Board runs: 9-4-9-Q-8
Stephen doubles through the chip leader.
Weaver was disappointed because he folded the best hand and it would have knocked out the short stack Stephen.
Event 10: 4th Place - Ltaif
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Nimer Ltaif got his last chips in with K9, but ran into the pocket 8s of Stanley Combs.
Stanley's pair held up and he took the pot.
Nimer Ltaif (Ottawa, Ontario) finished in 4th place, earning $8,072.
Nimer Ltaif got his last chips in with K9, but ran into the pocket 8s of Stanley Combs.
Nimer Ltaif
Stanley's pair held up and he took the pot.
Nimer Ltaif (Ottawa, Ontario) finished in 4th place, earning $8,072.
Event 13: Payouts!
$350 + $50 Big Stack NLH
Entries: 374
Total Buy-In: $130,900
Place - Amount
1st $34,284
2nd $19,046
3rd $11,808
4th $9,523
5th $7,364
6th $6,222
7th $5,015
8th $3,746
9th $2,539
10-12 $1,651
13-15 $1,270
16-18 $1,079
19-27 $952
28-36 $762
Entries: 374
Total Buy-In: $130,900
Place - Amount
1st $34,284
2nd $19,046
3rd $11,808
4th $9,523
5th $7,364
6th $6,222
7th $5,015
8th $3,746
9th $2,539
10-12 $1,651
13-15 $1,270
16-18 $1,079
19-27 $952
28-36 $762
Event 10: Weaver Doubles
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Big stack Stanley Combs has been raising lots of pots and taking them uncontested.
The other short-stacks have been moving in occasionally and taking the pots uncontested.
Brian Weaver doubled up through the big stack. He's over 1 million now.
Blinds are up to 40k/80k with 5k antes.
Four-handed play continues.
Big stack Stanley Combs has been raising lots of pots and taking them uncontested.
The other short-stacks have been moving in occasionally and taking the pots uncontested.
Brian Weaver doubled up through the big stack. He's over 1 million now.
Blinds are up to 40k/80k with 5k antes.
Four-handed play continues.
Event 10: Ltaif Doubles
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Nimer Ltaif got all-in against the monster stack of Stanley Combs. Nimer's AK had Stanley's A4 dominated.
The board came A K Q J 4 and both made Aces-up, but Nimer's two pair was better. He doubled up to ~800k.
Nimer Ltaif got all-in against the monster stack of Stanley Combs. Nimer's AK had Stanley's A4 dominated.
The board came A K Q J 4 and both made Aces-up, but Nimer's two pair was better. He doubled up to ~800k.
Event 13: Dinner Break
$350 + $50 Big Stack NLH
Players are on a one hour dinner break, play resumes at 8:05 pm.
Number of Entrants: 374
Players Remaining: 78
Chips In Play: 7.48 million
Average Stack: 96k
Blinds: 1,500/3,000/400 ante
Total Buy-In: $130,900
First Prize: $34,284
Places Paid: 36
Players are on a one hour dinner break, play resumes at 8:05 pm.
Number of Entrants: 374
Players Remaining: 78
Chips In Play: 7.48 million
Average Stack: 96k
Blinds: 1,500/3,000/400 ante
Total Buy-In: $130,900
First Prize: $34,284
Places Paid: 36
Event 10: Final Four
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Play resumed after the break with blinds of 30k/60k and 5k antes.
Here are some rough chip counts:
Stanley Combs - 4.24 million
Stephen Gallant - 800k
Brian Weaver - 700k
Nimer Ltaif - 600k
Here's a reminder of what they're playing for:
1st $29,058
2nd $16,143
3rd $10,009
4th $8,072
Play resumed after the break with blinds of 30k/60k and 5k antes.
Here are some rough chip counts:
Stanley Combs - 4.24 million
Stephen Gallant - 800k
Brian Weaver - 700k
Nimer Ltaif - 600k
Here's a reminder of what they're playing for:
1st $29,058
2nd $16,143
3rd $10,009
4th $8,072
Event 12: Round 2 Continues
$3000 + $200 Heads Up NLH (Best 2 of 3)
Recently Completed Matches
Randy Feder def Jason Sackler
William Serfass def Nicholoas Erwin
Darren Elias def David Laufer
Trevor Savage def Jack Schanbacher
Travis Greenawalt def Jonathan Little
Michael Gagliano def Mark Borges
Alexander Venovski def Freddy Rouhani
Matches Still in Progress
Michael Stone Hill vs Ryan DeAngelo
Christian Harder vs Ryan Moriarity
Manzano Clemens vs Gavin Smith
Greg Merritt vs Brian Paneth
Ian Palomo vs Matthew Maccaroni
Recently Completed Matches
Randy Feder def Jason Sackler
William Serfass def Nicholoas Erwin
Darren Elias def David Laufer
Trevor Savage def Jack Schanbacher
Travis Greenawalt def Jonathan Little
Michael Gagliano def Mark Borges
Alexander Venovski def Freddy Rouhani
Matches Still in Progress
Michael Stone Hill vs Ryan DeAngelo
Christian Harder vs Ryan Moriarity
Manzano Clemens vs Gavin Smith
Greg Merritt vs Brian Paneth
Ian Palomo vs Matthew Maccaroni
Event 10: 5th Place - Brikis
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Josh Brikis (utg) opened for 100k. Stanley Combs (bb) raised to 250k smooth. Josh called.
The flop came Q T 7 rainbow. Stanley led out for 300k and Josh called.
Turn was an Ace. Stanley led for 450k. Josh shoved. Stanley called, showing pocket Aces for top set. Josh held AQ suited for Aces-up. River was an irrelevant 7.
When the stacks were counted down, Josh had Stanley covered by about 65k.
Stanley doubled up to ~ 4 million. Total chips in play: 6.34 million.
Josh got his last chips in on the next hand (40k was already committed to the big blind). Stanley took those chips too, along with Josh's bounty.
Josh Brikis (Pittsburg, PA) finished in 5th place, earning $6,242.
The final four are taking a break.
Josh Brikis (utg) opened for 100k. Stanley Combs (bb) raised to 250k smooth. Josh called.
The flop came Q T 7 rainbow. Stanley led out for 300k and Josh called.
Josh Brikis
Turn was an Ace. Stanley led for 450k. Josh shoved. Stanley called, showing pocket Aces for top set. Josh held AQ suited for Aces-up. River was an irrelevant 7.
When the stacks were counted down, Josh had Stanley covered by about 65k.
Stanley doubled up to ~ 4 million. Total chips in play: 6.34 million.
Josh got his last chips in on the next hand (40k was already committed to the big blind). Stanley took those chips too, along with Josh's bounty.
Josh Brikis (Pittsburg, PA) finished in 5th place, earning $6,242.
The final four are taking a break.
Event 10: 6th Place - Cicak
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Josh Birkis (small blind) and George Cicak (big blind) got all the chips in the middle.
George held A9 offsuit and was ahead of Josh's A7 suited. Then the board came A 7 2 5 K and Josh made Aces-up to take the pot. He's now up to ~2 million and once again the chip leader.
George Cicak (Randolph, NJ) finished in 6th place, earning $5,273.
Josh Birkis (small blind) and George Cicak (big blind) got all the chips in the middle.
George Cicak
George held A9 offsuit and was ahead of Josh's A7 suited. Then the board came A 7 2 5 K and Josh made Aces-up to take the pot. He's now up to ~2 million and once again the chip leader.
George Cicak (Randolph, NJ) finished in 6th place, earning $5,273.
Event 13: Chip Leaders
$350 + $50 Big Stack NLH
Crane, Campbell, Morton and Spitzberg
Russell Crane (Howell, NJ) scoops another pot with AK vs AQ to take his stack to 225k and is one of three players with more than 200k. Three seats in his left is Paul Spitzberg (Tenafly, NJ) who's at 215k.
Stuck in the middle are John Campbell (Hummelstown, PA) and Jim Morton (Charlottesville, VA), both who just joined the table. Morton says his claim to fame is that he started the day at table 13 in event 13 on Sept. 13th.
The other big stack in the room is James English (Fort Lauderdale, FL) who jokingly says he's, "outplaying everyone at the table."
Level 12 (1k/2k/300 ante) is underway.
Crane, Campbell, Morton and SpitzbergRussell Crane (Howell, NJ) scoops another pot with AK vs AQ to take his stack to 225k and is one of three players with more than 200k. Three seats in his left is Paul Spitzberg (Tenafly, NJ) who's at 215k.
Stuck in the middle are John Campbell (Hummelstown, PA) and Jim Morton (Charlottesville, VA), both who just joined the table. Morton says his claim to fame is that he started the day at table 13 in event 13 on Sept. 13th.
The other big stack in the room is James English (Fort Lauderdale, FL) who jokingly says he's, "outplaying everyone at the table."
Level 12 (1k/2k/300 ante) is underway.
Event 10: 7th Place - Frank
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Bruce Frank got all-in and called by chip leader Stanley Combs. Bruce's A7 suited was dominated by Stanley's AJ offsuit.
The community cards came J 9 8 9 7 and Stanely's big stack got bigger. He's up to ~1.8 million.
Bruce Frank (Montclaire, NJ) finished in 7th place and will earn $4,251 for his efforts.
Bruce Frank got all-in and called by chip leader Stanley Combs. Bruce's A7 suited was dominated by Stanley's AJ offsuit.
Bruce Frank
The community cards came J 9 8 9 7 and Stanely's big stack got bigger. He's up to ~1.8 million.
Bruce Frank (Montclaire, NJ) finished in 7th place and will earn $4,251 for his efforts.
Event 10: Stuck at Seven
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Nimer Ltaif doubled up through George Cicak. Nimer is up to ~1 million while George is left with ~800k.
Another level has expired and blinds are now 20k/40k with 4k antes.
Average stack with seven players is ~905k. That's 22-23 big blinds.
Nimer Ltaif doubled up through George Cicak. Nimer is up to ~1 million while George is left with ~800k.
Another level has expired and blinds are now 20k/40k with 4k antes.
Average stack with seven players is ~905k. That's 22-23 big blinds.
Event 12: Round 2 Underway
$3000 + $200 Heads Up NLH (Best 2 of 3)
Several of the second round matches featured players who got byes in the first round so they were able to get a jump on the action while the first round was still playing.
Hall Defeats Racener
Second Round Early Results:
Austen Johnson def Michael Delvecchio
Keith Block def Matt Glantz
Ryan Hall def John Racener
Aaron Overton def John Lytle
Several of the second round matches featured players who got byes in the first round so they were able to get a jump on the action while the first round was still playing.
Hall Defeats RacenerSecond Round Early Results:
Austen Johnson def Michael Delvecchio
Keith Block def Matt Glantz
Ryan Hall def John Racener
Aaron Overton def John Lytle
Event 10: Combs Claims Lead
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
After the break, the final seven got back to the felt with blinds of 15k/30k with 4k antes.
George Cicak opened for 70k, Nimer Latif flat-called from the small blind, then Stanley Combs shoves for 645k. George re-shoved, forcing Nimer to fold his pocket 3s.
Stanley held 97 off. George was ahead with pocket Jacks.
The flop came 5 5 3 and Nimer groaned about his missed full house. The last two came 8 6 and Stanley back-doored a straight to double up.
George drops back to ~1.2 million while Stanley takes the chip lead with ~1.4 million
After the break, the final seven got back to the felt with blinds of 15k/30k with 4k antes.
George Cicak opened for 70k, Nimer Latif flat-called from the small blind, then Stanley Combs shoves for 645k. George re-shoved, forcing Nimer to fold his pocket 3s.
Stanley held 97 off. George was ahead with pocket Jacks.
The flop came 5 5 3 and Nimer groaned about his missed full house. The last two came 8 6 and Stanley back-doored a straight to double up.
George drops back to ~1.2 million while Stanley takes the chip lead with ~1.4 million
Event 12: Finally!
$3000 + $200 Heads Up NLH (Best 2 of 3)
Merritt Moves On
After five hours of play Greg Merritt beats Paul Mirabello to close out the first round of the heads up tournament. After losing the first match, Merritt rallies to take the next two and is the last of the 32 remaining players into the second round.
Merritt Moves OnAfter five hours of play Greg Merritt beats Paul Mirabello to close out the first round of the heads up tournament. After losing the first match, Merritt rallies to take the next two and is the last of the 32 remaining players into the second round.
Event 10: Chip Counts
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Bruce Frank has moved all-in twice over Josh Brikis' opening raises. Both times Josh let it go.
They completed another level and took off for a break. Here are some rough chip counts:
George Cicak - 1.7 million
Josh Brikis - 1.2 million
Stephen Gallant - 900k
Brian Weaver - 715k
Nimer Ltaif - 640k
Stanley Combs - 630k
Bruce Frank - 535k
Bruce Frank has moved all-in twice over Josh Brikis' opening raises. Both times Josh let it go.
They completed another level and took off for a break. Here are some rough chip counts:
George Cicak - 1.7 million
Josh Brikis - 1.2 million
Stephen Gallant - 900k
Brian Weaver - 715k
Nimer Ltaif - 640k
Stanley Combs - 630k
Bruce Frank - 535k
Event 12: First Round Continues
$3000 + $200 Heads Up NLH (Best 2 of 3)
Three more matches are in the books:
Manzano Clemens def Yaron Reuven
Alexander Venovski def Brandon Hall
Michael Gagliano def Joshua Hillock
The lone remaining first round match is Greg Merritt vs Paul Mirabello.
Merritt & Mirabello Still Grinding
Three more matches are in the books:
Manzano Clemens def Yaron Reuven
Alexander Venovski def Brandon Hall
Michael Gagliano def Joshua Hillock
The lone remaining first round match is Greg Merritt vs Paul Mirabello.
Merritt & Mirabello Still GrindingEvent 10: Cicak Reclaims Lead
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Josh Brikis opened for 55k from the hijack and George Cicak (button) raised to 145k.
Josh moved out another 200k on top.
After a bit of thought, George announced he was all-in. Josh let it go.
With that pot, George chipped up to ~1.5 million, retaking the chip lead. Josh dropped to ~1.3 million.
Josh Brikis opened for 55k from the hijack and George Cicak (button) raised to 145k.
Josh moved out another 200k on top.
After a bit of thought, George announced he was all-in. Josh let it go.
With that pot, George chipped up to ~1.5 million, retaking the chip lead. Josh dropped to ~1.3 million.
Event 10: Ltaif v. Brikis
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Nimer Ltaif raised to 55k on the button. Josh Brikis was in the big blind and after checking out Nimer's stack, (about 250k behind) Josh moved in. Nimer folded.
A few hands later, Josh opened for 50k and action folded to Nimer's big blind. He announced he was all-in (251k straight). Josh called, showing A4 off. Nimer held AJ. The board came Q 8 2 K T and Nimer took the pot with Broadway. He doubled up to 530k.
Josh was down to ~1.4 million, but is still the chip leader.
Blinds have gone up to 12k/24k with 3k antes.
Nimer Ltaif raised to 55k on the button. Josh Brikis was in the big blind and after checking out Nimer's stack, (about 250k behind) Josh moved in. Nimer folded.
A few hands later, Josh opened for 50k and action folded to Nimer's big blind. He announced he was all-in (251k straight). Josh called, showing A4 off. Nimer held AJ. The board came Q 8 2 K T and Nimer took the pot with Broadway. He doubled up to 530k.
Josh was down to ~1.4 million, but is still the chip leader.
Blinds have gone up to 12k/24k with 3k antes.
Event 13: Head Count
$350 + $50 Big Stack NLH
Registration is closed with more than 350 players are in the field. The cage is verifying the head count and calculating the prize pool.
Approximately 165 players remain as Level 10 (600/1,200/200 ante) is underway.
Registration is closed with more than 350 players are in the field. The cage is verifying the head count and calculating the prize pool.
Approximately 165 players remain as Level 10 (600/1,200/200 ante) is underway.
Event 10: 8th Place - Forrest
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Jeff Forrest (Orlando, FL) got his last chips in with AK and got action from George Cicak, who held pocket 8s. The 8s held up and George claimed Jeff's bounty.
Jeff Forrest will pick up $3,175 for his 8th place finish.
Just eleven months ago, Jeff picked up more than half a million when he won the Foxwoods World Poker Finals WPT event, beating David 'Stone Cold' Inselberg when they got heads-up.
Jeff Forrest (Orlando, FL) got his last chips in with AK and got action from George Cicak, who held pocket 8s. The 8s held up and George claimed Jeff's bounty.
Jeff Forrest
Jeff Forrest will pick up $3,175 for his 8th place finish.
Just eleven months ago, Jeff picked up more than half a million when he won the Foxwoods World Poker Finals WPT event, beating David 'Stone Cold' Inselberg when they got heads-up.
Event 12: First Round - Still Grinding
$3000 + $200 Heads Up NLH (Best 2 of 3)
Only four first round matches remain, while several 2nd round matches are underway, including John Racener, the 2010 WSOP Main Event Runner-up vs Ryan Hall.
Racener Match Underway
First Round Matches Still Playing
Manzano Clemens vs Yaron Reuven
Greg Merritt vs Alexander Mirabello
Alexander Venovski vs Brandon Hall
Joshua Hillock vs Michael Gagliano
Only four first round matches remain, while several 2nd round matches are underway, including John Racener, the 2010 WSOP Main Event Runner-up vs Ryan Hall.
Racener Match UnderwayFirst Round Matches Still Playing
Manzano Clemens vs Yaron Reuven
Greg Merritt vs Alexander Mirabello
Alexander Venovski vs Brandon Hall
Joshua Hillock vs Michael Gagliano
Event 10: Chip Counts
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
The final 8 have just returned from break to blinds of 10k/20k with 3k antes.
Here are the approximate chip counts as of the break with their seat assignments at the final table
Seat - Player - Chips
1 - Stanley Combs - 1 million
3 - Josh Brikis - 1.7 million
4 - Bruce Frank - 300k
5 - Jeffrey Forrest - 325k
6 - George Cicak - 1.3 million
7 - Brian Weaver - 800k
8 - Stephen Gallant - 680k
9 - Nimer Ltaif - 180k
Average stack is ~792k.
The final 8 have just returned from break to blinds of 10k/20k with 3k antes.
Here are the approximate chip counts as of the break with their seat assignments at the final table
Seat - Player - Chips
1 - Stanley Combs - 1 million
3 - Josh Brikis - 1.7 million
4 - Bruce Frank - 300k
5 - Jeffrey Forrest - 325k
6 - George Cicak - 1.3 million
7 - Brian Weaver - 800k
8 - Stephen Gallant - 680k
9 - Nimer Ltaif - 180k
Average stack is ~792k.
Event 12: Defending Champ Out
$3000 + $200 Heads Up NLH (Best 2 of 3)
Jeremy McLaughlin, the 2010 Heads Up Poker Open Champion lost to John Lytle in his first round match.
Gavin Smith moves on by taking the rubber match from James St. Hilaire
St. Hilaire Loses to Smith
More First Round Winners
Michael Stone Hill def Matthew Lombardi
Ryan DeAngelo def Matthew Berky
Ryan Moriarity def Jesse Cohen
Randy Feder def Valentin Serben
Ian Palomo def Bahbak Oboodi
Aaron Overton def Chris Klodnicki
Jonathan Little def Scott Lezewski
Mark Borges def Kunimaro Kojo
Freddy Rouhani def Alexander Freund
Jeremy McLaughlin, the 2010 Heads Up Poker Open Champion lost to John Lytle in his first round match.
Gavin Smith moves on by taking the rubber match from James St. Hilaire
St. Hilaire Loses to SmithMore First Round Winners
Michael Stone Hill def Matthew Lombardi
Ryan DeAngelo def Matthew Berky
Ryan Moriarity def Jesse Cohen
Randy Feder def Valentin Serben
Ian Palomo def Bahbak Oboodi
Aaron Overton def Chris Klodnicki
Jonathan Little def Scott Lezewski
Mark Borges def Kunimaro Kojo
Freddy Rouhani def Alexander Freund
Event 10: 9th Place - Opie
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
George Cicak opened for 40k, then Joseph Opie moved his short-stack in from the small blind. George called, showing 86 suited. Joseph was ahead with pocket 4s.
The board came J 9 7 5 9 and George made a straight on the turn to take the pot.
Joseph Opie (Fair Haven, NJ) finished in 9th place, earning $2,152.
George Cicak opened for 40k, then Joseph Opie moved his short-stack in from the small blind. George called, showing 86 suited. Joseph was ahead with pocket 4s.
Joseph Opie
The board came J 9 7 5 9 and George made a straight on the turn to take the pot.
Joseph Opie (Fair Haven, NJ) finished in 9th place, earning $2,152.
Event 13: Aces, Aces and Aces
$350 + $50 Big Stack NLH
It's good to be Russell Crane (Howell, NJ). Not only is he a good player, but when the deck cooperates, look out. "Ace, aces and more aces," says the 2011 Spring Poker Open Champion.
Crane says he's doubled-up twice with pocket aces and has gotten one other time to take his stack to 120k, one of the bigger stacks in the room.
In addition to winning $277,000 in the spring, Crane also won the Borgata Deep Stack Double Play in August for another $149,000. Pretty nice run so far this year with lots of play left on the calendar.
It's good to be Russell Crane (Howell, NJ). Not only is he a good player, but when the deck cooperates, look out. "Ace, aces and more aces," says the 2011 Spring Poker Open Champion.
Crane says he's doubled-up twice with pocket aces and has gotten one other time to take his stack to 120k, one of the bigger stacks in the room.
In addition to winning $277,000 in the spring, Crane also won the Borgata Deep Stack Double Play in August for another $149,000. Pretty nice run so far this year with lots of play left on the calendar.
Event 10: Brikis Takes Chip Lead
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
After one player limped, George Cicak raised to 56k. Josh Brikis (bb) kicked it up to 200k straight. The limper folded and George shoved. Josh called all-in, showing AK offsuit. George held pocket Jacks.
The board came K K 4 Q and Josh doubled up to ~1.6 million. George was left with ~870k.
George moved in on a board of 8 4 3 K 5 with three diamonds and moved Stephen Gallant off his hand. That pot put George up to 1.1 million. Stephen was left with ~700k.
After one player limped, George Cicak raised to 56k. Josh Brikis (bb) kicked it up to 200k straight. The limper folded and George shoved. Josh called all-in, showing AK offsuit. George held pocket Jacks.
The board came K K 4 Q and Josh doubled up to ~1.6 million. George was left with ~870k.
George moved in on a board of 8 4 3 K 5 with three diamonds and moved Stephen Gallant off his hand. That pot put George up to 1.1 million. Stephen was left with ~700k.
Event 10: 10th Place - Potis
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
They got cards in the air at the final table and Anthony Potis (Scranton, PA) wasted no time getting his chips in the middle. He min-raised and got re-raised by George Cicak. Anthony shoved and George called.
George had AK and was dominating Anthony's AQ. The flop brought and Jack with two blanks. A Queen on the turn gave Anthony the lead with a pair of Queens, but the Ten on the river gave George Broadway and the pot.
Anthony was sent packing in 10th place. He will collect $1,399 to go with the 7 bounties ($700) he picked up along the way. That should buy a round for the house back home in Scranton, where Anthony owns the Brickyard Ale House.
They got cards in the air at the final table and Anthony Potis (Scranton, PA) wasted no time getting his chips in the middle. He min-raised and got re-raised by George Cicak. Anthony shoved and George called.
Anthony Potis
George had AK and was dominating Anthony's AQ. The flop brought and Jack with two blanks. A Queen on the turn gave Anthony the lead with a pair of Queens, but the Ten on the river gave George Broadway and the pot.
Anthony was sent packing in 10th place. He will collect $1,399 to go with the 7 bounties ($700) he picked up along the way. That should buy a round for the house back home in Scranton, where Anthony owns the Brickyard Ale House.
Event 10: 12th - Diakos; 11th - Albilia
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Athanasios Diakos (Jersey City, NJ) finished in 12th place, earning $1,399.
Ariel Albilia (Syosset, NY) busted out in 11th place, earning $1,399.
With ten remaining, they are moving to the final table.
Athanasios Diakos
Athanasios Diakos (Jersey City, NJ) finished in 12th place, earning $1,399.
Ariel Albilia
Ariel Albilia (Syosset, NY) busted out in 11th place, earning $1,399.
With ten remaining, they are moving to the final table.
Event 12: First Round Results
$3000 + $200 Heads Up NLH (Best 2 of 3)
The most anticipated first round match of Christian Harder vs 2010 Jeff Madsen, the 2010 Winter Poker Open Champion, is over quickly as Harder is into the second round.
First Round
William Serfrass def Eui Woon
David Laufer def Orson Young
Christian Harder def Jeff Madsen
Jack Schanbacher def Scott Baumstein
Trevor Savage def Jason Summerville
The most anticipated first round match of Christian Harder vs 2010 Jeff Madsen, the 2010 Winter Poker Open Champion, is over quickly as Harder is into the second round.
First Round
William Serfrass def Eui Woon
David Laufer def Orson Young
Christian Harder def Jeff Madsen
Jack Schanbacher def Scott Baumstein
Trevor Savage def Jason Summerville
Event 10: Chips On The Move
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
On a flop of T♠8♥6♥ Stephen Gallant fired 54k. Stanley Combs raised to 130k. Stephen thought about it, then called.
Turn was the 7♥. Stephen checked. Stanley bet 175k.
After a couple of seconds, Stephen announced he was all-in. Stanley surrendered. Stephen showed him one card -- the A♥.
Bruce Frank was all-in holding A9 suited against the pocket Kings of Brian Weaver. The board came A Q 5 Q 5 and Bruce doubled up.
On a flop of T♠8♥6♥ Stephen Gallant fired 54k. Stanley Combs raised to 130k. Stephen thought about it, then called.
Turn was the 7♥. Stephen checked. Stanley bet 175k.
After a couple of seconds, Stephen announced he was all-in. Stanley surrendered. Stephen showed him one card -- the A♥.
Bruce Frank was all-in holding A9 suited against the pocket Kings of Brian Weaver. The board came A Q 5 Q 5 and Bruce doubled up.
Event 10: 13th Place - McAteer
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Kevin McAteer had moved in a couple of time without getting called. Unfortunately, he finally met his Waterloo.
Kevin McAteer (Spring Lake, NJ) finished in 13th place, earning $1,076.
Kevin McAteer had moved in a couple of time without getting called. Unfortunately, he finally met his Waterloo.
Kevin McAteer
Kevin McAteer (Spring Lake, NJ) finished in 13th place, earning $1,076.
Event 10: 14th Place - Abdallah
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Hamdy Abdallah moved all in for ~100k and action folded to Josh Brikis in the big blind. Josh made the call, showing A8 suited. Hamdy was behind with KJ offsuit.
The board ran out 7 6 5 7 7 and Ace-high was good for Josh.
Hamdy Abdallah (Waterbury, CT) finished in 14th place, earning $1,076.
Hamdy Abdallah moved all in for ~100k and action folded to Josh Brikis in the big blind. Josh made the call, showing A8 suited. Hamdy was behind with KJ offsuit.
Hamdy Abdallah
The board ran out 7 6 5 7 7 and Ace-high was good for Josh.
Hamdy Abdallah (Waterbury, CT) finished in 14th place, earning $1,076.
Event 10: Fourteen Fellows
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Matt 'muffins' Mazzeo (E Williston, NY) busted out in 16th place ($915). He may be gone from this event but the treats he bring for the bloggers from his bakery, Ohmigod! will not be forgotten.
Bruce Frank doubled up through Paul Pedretti, (Mineola, NY) but Paul was left with a few chips, so Bruce missed out on his bounty.
Paul more than tripled up on the next hand when he was all-in, but his comeback did not last long. He finished in 15th place ($915) .
Fourteen players remain and finished out the level. They're taking a break now and will return to blinds of 6k/12k with 2k antes.
Matt 'muffins' Mazzeo (E Williston, NY) busted out in 16th place ($915). He may be gone from this event but the treats he bring for the bloggers from his bakery, Ohmigod! will not be forgotten.
Bruce Frank doubled up through Paul Pedretti, (Mineola, NY) but Paul was left with a few chips, so Bruce missed out on his bounty.
Paul more than tripled up on the next hand when he was all-in, but his comeback did not last long. He finished in 15th place ($915) .
Fourteen players remain and finished out the level. They're taking a break now and will return to blinds of 6k/12k with 2k antes.
Event 13: Break Time Tweets
$350 + $50 Big Stack NLH
Here are some tweets from the first break.
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Here are some tweets from the first break.
SugDpoker
David Zeitlin
20 --> 22k at 1st break, I'm guessing like 350 runners.
Flashgordon227
Gordon Eng
Just dbled up to over 3500 lol
sandler1860
Jerry Payne
1st break of borgata $400. 17775 from 20k starting.
jemiii
Jim Morton
End of level 3. Up to 18.7k.
Next level 100/200 blinds.
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Event 10: Sweet Sixten
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Bradley McFarland (Allentown, PA) was next to go. He earned $807 for 19th place.
With 18 players remaining, table 3 was broken and those players moved to the final two tables.
Brian O'Donoghue (Bayside, NY) finished 18th.
Niels Rikhof (La Hunta, CO) finished 17th.
Both earned $915, plus any black chip bounties they picked up along the way.
Sixteen players remain making the average stack over 396k.
Blinds are up to 5k/1k with 1k antes.
Bradley McFarland (Allentown, PA) was next to go. He earned $807 for 19th place.
With 18 players remaining, table 3 was broken and those players moved to the final two tables.
Brian O'Donoghue (Bayside, NY) finished 18th.
Niels Rikhof (La Hunta, CO) finished 17th.
Both earned $915, plus any black chip bounties they picked up along the way.
Sixteen players remain making the average stack over 396k.
Blinds are up to 5k/1k with 1k antes.
Event 13: Early Action
$350 + $50 Big Stack NLH
In early action, James 'Smiley' Chin doubled up when his pocket 8s flopped a set to crack pocket Aces. Smiley is up to ~40k.
Here are some more familiar faces that have turned up:
Sean Lango
Adam Lippert
Ryan Eriquezzo
May Siu
In early action, James 'Smiley' Chin doubled up when his pocket 8s flopped a set to crack pocket Aces. Smiley is up to ~40k.
James 'Smiley' Chin
Here are some more familiar faces that have turned up:
Sean Lango
Adam Lippert
Ryan Eriquezzo
May Siu
Event 10: Play Has Resumed
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
21 players have returned to the felt to continue play after battling for bounties for 15 hours on day one.
15 minutes remain in the level with blinds of 4k/8k and 500 antes.
In just the first few hands, the last woman sitting, Melanie Borchetta, (
Brian Adranga (E Meadow, NY) hit the rail soon after (20th - $807).
21 players have returned to the felt to continue play after battling for bounties for 15 hours on day one.
15 minutes remain in the level with blinds of 4k/8k and 500 antes.
In just the first few hands, the last woman sitting, Melanie Borchetta, (
Brian Adranga (E Meadow, NY) hit the rail soon after (20th - $807).
Event 12: First Round
$3000 + $200 Heads Up NLH (Best 2 of 3)
The bracket is complete and first-round matches have begun.
These players have a first-round bye and will return at 2pm for round two:
Keith Block
Matt Glantz
Nicholas Erwin
Darren Elias
John Racener
Ryan Hall
Jason Sackler
Travis Greenwalt
Austen Johnson
Michael Delvecchio
That means that 54 players are registered for the event.
The results of round one will be posted when it is complete. Some interesting first-round matches:
Jeff Madsen v. Christian Harder
Gavin Smith v. James St. Hilaire
The bracket is complete and first-round matches have begun.
These players have a first-round bye and will return at 2pm for round two:
Keith Block
Matt Glantz
Nicholas Erwin
Darren Elias
John Racener
Ryan Hall
Jason Sackler
Travis Greenwalt
Austen Johnson
Michael Delvecchio
That means that 54 players are registered for the event.
The results of round one will be posted when it is complete. Some interesting first-round matches:
Jeff Madsen v. Christian Harder
Gavin Smith v. James St. Hilaire
Event 13: Familiar Faces
$350 + $50 Big Stack NLH
There are no surprises in today's tournament. No re-entries, no bounties, nothing but straight-up No Limit Hold'em.
Here are some familiar faces in today's crowd:
Fritz Stoner
Al Riccobono
Nancy Martin
Kelly Armentrout
Eric Miller
Denver Toth
Odette Tremblay
Andre Boyer
James 'Smiley' Chin
Gordon Eng
'Hollywood' Dave Stann
David Zeitlin
Paul Spitzberg
Frank Gangemi
Allan Lubin
There are no surprises in today's tournament. No re-entries, no bounties, nothing but straight-up No Limit Hold'em.
Here are some familiar faces in today's crowd:
Fritz Stoner
Al Riccobono
Nancy Martin
Kelly Armentrout
Eric Miller
Denver Toth
Odette Tremblay
Andre Boyer
James 'Smiley' Chin
Gordon Eng
'Hollywood' Dave Stann
David Zeitlin
Paul Spitzberg
Frank Gangemi
Allan Lubin
Event 12: Heads Up Happening
$3000 + $200 Heads Up NLH (Best 2 of 3)
Today's other main event is the $3k Heads-Up No Limit Hold'em tournament. The format has changed slightly from past heads-up tournaments here at Borgata.
In the past, this event was double-elimination: if a player lost a match, he fell into the 'losers bracket'. When he lost a second match, he would be eliminated from the tournament.
This time, each match will be best two of three games. This means each player will have to lose two games to be eliminated, but those two games will be against the same opponent.
Last September, Jeremy McLaughlin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) took top honors in this event, along with over $49,000.
During the 2011 Winter Open, the heads-up event buy-in was $2k. After two days play, the winner was Brandon Zaucha (Arlington Heights, IL) who claimed almost $35k.
The draw is currently underway and the bracket is not full, so some players will get a first-round bye.
The match-ups will be posted later, but among those patiently awaiting the draw are
Gavin Smith
Matt Glantz
Christian Harder
Defending champion Jeremy McLaughlin
Jeff Madsen
Ian Palomo
Austen Johnson
Today's other main event is the $3k Heads-Up No Limit Hold'em tournament. The format has changed slightly from past heads-up tournaments here at Borgata.
In the past, this event was double-elimination: if a player lost a match, he fell into the 'losers bracket'. When he lost a second match, he would be eliminated from the tournament.
This time, each match will be best two of three games. This means each player will have to lose two games to be eliminated, but those two games will be against the same opponent.
Last September, Jeremy McLaughlin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) took top honors in this event, along with over $49,000.
During the 2011 Winter Open, the heads-up event buy-in was $2k. After two days play, the winner was Brandon Zaucha (Arlington Heights, IL) who claimed almost $35k.
Bracket Draw in Progress
The draw is currently underway and the bracket is not full, so some players will get a first-round bye.
The match-ups will be posted later, but among those patiently awaiting the draw are
Gavin Smith
Matt Glantz
Christian Harder
Defending champion Jeremy McLaughlin
Jeff Madsen
Ian Palomo
Austen Johnson
Event 13: Underway
$350 + $50 Big Stack NLH
Today's first main event is off and running.
Players began with 20,000 chips and 30 minute levels.
This is a one-day event, so they'll play as long as it takes tonight to determine a winner.
Tournament Director Tab Duchateau has issued the directive to shuffle & deal!
Today's first main event is off and running.
Players began with 20,000 chips and 30 minute levels.
This is a one-day event, so they'll play as long as it takes tonight to determine a winner.
Tournament Director Tab Duchateau has issued the directive to shuffle & deal!
Tuesday, September 13
Today's Events (Event Center)
11AM: Event 12 - $3000 + $200 Heads Up No Limit Hold'em
12PM: Event 13 - $350 + $50 Big Stack No Limit Hold'em
3PM: Event 37 - $250 + $30 Survivor NLH
7PM: Event 38 - $125 + $25 + $25 Green Chip Bounty No Limit Hold'em (Re-Entry)
11AM: Event 12 - $3000 + $200 Heads Up No Limit Hold'em
- Single Elimination - Best of 3
- Players start each match with 20,000 in tournament chips
- Levels will last 20 minutes each
- 2-Day event
12PM: Event 13 - $350 + $50 Big Stack No Limit Hold'em
- Players start with 20,000 in tournament chips
- Levels 1-10: will last 30 minutes each | Levels 11+: will last 40 minutes each
- 1-Day event
3PM: Event 37 - $250 + $30 Survivor NLH
- Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips
- Levels will last 25 minutes each
- Approximately 1 in 10 will win $2,500 CASH
- 1-Day event
7PM: Event 38 - $125 + $25 + $25 Green Chip Bounty No Limit Hold'em (Re-Entry)
- Players start with 10,000 in tournament chips
- This is a Bounty Chip tournament. Players must have their Bounty Chip clearly displayed on the table in order to remain active in the tournament.
- Players that are eliminated within the first 6 Levels may Re-Enter (unlimited Re-Entries)
- Levels will last 20 minutes each
- 1-Day event
Event 11 Recap
$350 Buy-In + $50 Entry
Big Stack Pot Limit Omaha - High
PLOh-Yeah! Event 11 is in the books after running 16 hours. When the dust settled it was chipslinger and seven year poker pro, Paul Greim (Helmetta, NJ) who picked off 20-25 players and collected every one of the 2,800,000 PLO tournament chips.
Players began with 20,000 and all were vying for part of the $49,000 total buy-in.
Famous faces in the field included: James Boyd, Keith Crowder, Paul Spitzberg,
and Billy Seymour.
Of course only the top 18 cashed. And 18th place Terrance O’Connell barely cashed as the bubble took over an entire level to break then during hand-to-hand, two players from two different tables busted out simultaneously.
Three Alan’s were playing on the final three tables. Alan Marshal finished in 11th place while the last Allan standing was (the other) Allan Barrie who earned $4,515 for third place.
Second place went to Gregory Kolo who thought he was destined for third place. Kolo collects $7,842 for his marathon day’s work.
Everyone had fun throughout the poker tournament PLO grind but it seemed our first time champion Paul Greim had the most fun. Sure he won the $14,258 prize but the 27 year old lit up like a Christmas tree after seeing the Borgata Poker Open trophy and sunglasses.
Event 11: Paul Greim - 1st Place
$350 + $50 Big Stack Pot Limit Omaha
Paul Greim - 1st Place - $14,258
After playing poker professionally for seven years, Paul Greim (Helmetta, NJ) just took down his first live tournament first place prize.
Sure he was happy to score the $14,258 but wasn't surprised. In fact he texted his friend at 9pm and told her the money he owed her is coming because he's gonna win the tournament.
Paul's predictions came true as he knocked out player after player on the final table. "I must have knocked out 20 to 25 players today" admitted Greim.
Greim's strategy as he simply stated to me - he pushed chips in, people called, he pulled pots back.
Some advice to other players if they want to win...Paul recommends a beverage or two from Borgata Babes. "I've been drinking since 7:08pm" said Paul.
As most men are excited by $14,258 Paul was more excited when the trophy made an appearance on the table. "I haven't won a trophy since high school soccer" said the 27 year old pro. He was digging the Blue Shark Optics too.
Congratulations to Paul Greim who had the table laughing, then assassinated all of them and had the last laugh.
Mucker & Greimer
Paul Greim - 1st Place - $14,258After playing poker professionally for seven years, Paul Greim (Helmetta, NJ) just took down his first live tournament first place prize.
Sure he was happy to score the $14,258 but wasn't surprised. In fact he texted his friend at 9pm and told her the money he owed her is coming because he's gonna win the tournament.
Paul's predictions came true as he knocked out player after player on the final table. "I must have knocked out 20 to 25 players today" admitted Greim.
Greim's strategy as he simply stated to me - he pushed chips in, people called, he pulled pots back.
Some advice to other players if they want to win...Paul recommends a beverage or two from Borgata Babes. "I've been drinking since 7:08pm" said Paul.
As most men are excited by $14,258 Paul was more excited when the trophy made an appearance on the table. "I haven't won a trophy since high school soccer" said the 27 year old pro. He was digging the Blue Shark Optics too.
Congratulations to Paul Greim who had the table laughing, then assassinated all of them and had the last laugh.
Mucker & GreimerEvent 11: Gregory Kolo - 2nd Place
$350 + $50 Big Stack Pot Limit Omaha
Gregory Kolo - 2nd Place - $7,842
Gregory Kolo - 2nd Place - $7,842Gregory Kolo (Rocky River, OH) enjoyed the chiplead from time to time today. After taking a blow three-handed after running into Paul's A-A-J-4, Kolo was convinced he would finish third.
Then back to back double-ups and a loose shove by Allan changed that mind-set.
Kolo has only played PLO twice in his life - both times at Borgata Opens. Finished 5th place last year and now ends up in 2nd for $7,842.
This is Greg's highest Borgata cash to date. He hopes to play more as the week continues.
Then back to back double-ups and a loose shove by Allan changed that mind-set.
Kolo has only played PLO twice in his life - both times at Borgata Opens. Finished 5th place last year and now ends up in 2nd for $7,842.
This is Greg's highest Borgata cash to date. He hopes to play more as the week continues.
Event 11: Allan Barrie - 3rd Place
$350 + $50 Big Stack Pot Limit Omaha
Allan Barrie - 3rd Place - $4,515
Allan Barrie - 3rd Place - $4,515After Gregory Kolo won back to back double ups, it seemed as though Allan Barrie wanted to take a shot at a double up of his own.
He raised, Paul potted, and Allan shoved sensing he was behind.
Allan 2-K-7-7 vs. Paul's 4-5-6-8.
Board ran 6-Q-10-J-8 knocking Allan out in third place for $4,515.
Allan shook hands with both opponents and bowed out.
All day Allan Barrie joked with me that he was "the other" Allan Barrie. He also told a funny story where a poker fan googled Allan Barrie and believed he was the poker pro millionaire.
He raised, Paul potted, and Allan shoved sensing he was behind.
Allan 2-K-7-7 vs. Paul's 4-5-6-8.
Board ran 6-Q-10-J-8 knocking Allan out in third place for $4,515.
Allan shook hands with both opponents and bowed out.
All day Allan Barrie joked with me that he was "the other" Allan Barrie. He also told a funny story where a poker fan googled Allan Barrie and believed he was the poker pro millionaire.
Event 11: Sardor Gaziev - 4th Place
$350 + $50 Big Stack Pot Limit Omaha
Sardor Gaziev - 4th Place - $ 3,802
Sardor held the chip lead from time to time during the PLO but ended the event with 400,000.
He got it all in on a flop of Q-6-6 holding A-A-K-5. Opponent (again Paul Greim) had a six and it ended up playing and holding up.
Sardor is a college student from North Brunswick.
He can subtract $3,802 off his tuition bills for his 4th place Borgata PLO finish - if he so chooses.
Sardor Gaziev - 4th Place - $ 3,802Sardor held the chip lead from time to time during the PLO but ended the event with 400,000.
He got it all in on a flop of Q-6-6 holding A-A-K-5. Opponent (again Paul Greim) had a six and it ended up playing and holding up.
Sardor is a college student from North Brunswick.
He can subtract $3,802 off his tuition bills for his 4th place Borgata PLO finish - if he so chooses.
Event 11: Dave Watis - 5th Place
$350 + $50 Big Stack Pot Limit Omaha
Dave Watis - 5th Place - $2,852
Dave Watis - 5th Place - $2,852Dave Watis (Maryland) disappointed to end his PLO day in 5th place after getting his chips in holding Q-9-J-10.
After taking a couple hits in earlier hands, Paul Greim's two pair was enough to felt Watis in fifth place for $2,852.
Friend Jay supported from the rail.
After taking a couple hits in earlier hands, Paul Greim's two pair was enough to felt Watis in fifth place for $2,852.
Friend Jay supported from the rail.
Event 11: Ricky Hale - 6th Place
$350 + $50 Big Stack Pot Limit Omaha
Ricky Hale - 6th Place - $2,377
Ricky Hale - 6th Place - $2,377Ricky Hale played excellent today. He seemed to have a quiet presence but was forceful when needed.
Hale came up short on his final hand. Chip leader Paul Greim shipped all in holding 8-8-3-3. Ricky called with a double suited A-9-Q-10.
When the dust settled, Greim's 8-8 held up as the best hand.
Jane stood by Ricky on the rail as both will be back to play on Wednesday and here throughout the duration of the Borgata Poker Open.
Ricky resides in the UK and was happy to hear that Jeffery Duvall who took down the H.O.R.S.E. event earlier is from London.
Hale, Hale, Ricky wins $2,377 for his sixth place finish.
Hale came up short on his final hand. Chip leader Paul Greim shipped all in holding 8-8-3-3. Ricky called with a double suited A-9-Q-10.
When the dust settled, Greim's 8-8 held up as the best hand.
Jane stood by Ricky on the rail as both will be back to play on Wednesday and here throughout the duration of the Borgata Poker Open.
Ricky resides in the UK and was happy to hear that Jeffery Duvall who took down the H.O.R.S.E. event earlier is from London.
Hale, Hale, Ricky wins $2,377 for his sixth place finish.
Event 11: James Harris - 7th Place
$350 + $50 Big Stack Pot Limit Omaha
James Harris - 7th Place - $1,901
James Harris - 7th Place - $1,901Rough exit for James Harris who looks down at a couple of aces in his hand gets Gregory Kolo to commit all-in pre flop holding a couple of jacks, and gets jacked out of the PLO.
Kolo's luck continues as he found a third Jack on the flop then rivered a meaningless flush.
Harris will add $1,901 to his Borgata bankroll for his long day at the office.
Kolo's luck continues as he found a third Jack on the flop then rivered a meaningless flush.
Harris will add $1,901 to his Borgata bankroll for his long day at the office.
Event 11: Billy Cashwell - 8th Place
$350 + $50 Big Stack Pot Limit Omaha
Billy Cashwell - 8th Place - $1,426
Billy Cashwell - 8th Place - $1,426Billy Cashwell (Stedman, NC) doubled-up through Sardor Gaziev. Sardor says, "I keep doubling you up". Cashwell quickly quips back, "And I keep donking them off".
The very next hand Billy shoves 160,000 with A-K but runs into Opponent's A-Q-Q-4.
When asked if he was sticking around or driving back to North Carolina, Billy said, "I ain't going nowhere yet."
Cashwell cashed pretty well for his $1,426 8th place finish.
For the record, not a donk-off when holding A-K at a final table.
The very next hand Billy shoves 160,000 with A-K but runs into Opponent's A-Q-Q-4.
When asked if he was sticking around or driving back to North Carolina, Billy said, "I ain't going nowhere yet."
Cashwell cashed pretty well for his $1,426 8th place finish.
For the record, not a donk-off when holding A-K at a final table.
Event 10: Day 1 Final Chip Counts
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Name-Chip Count
George Cicak 895,500
Josh Brikis 748,000
Ariel Albilia 621,000
Stan Combs 496,000
Brian Weaver 413,500
Stephen Gallant 373,000
Niels Rikhof 296,500
Kevin McAteer 287,500
Anthanasios Diakos 286,000
Joe Opie 254,500
Bradley McFarland 252,500
Jeffrey Forrest 242,500
Matt Mazzeo 215,000
Nimer Ltaif 195,500
Hamdy Abdalla 159,000
Anthony Potis 137,000
Paul Pedretti 135,500
Brian Adragna 118,000
Brian O'Donoghue 93,500
Bruce Frank 84,500
Melanie Borchetta 38,000
The Numbers
Number of Entrants: 317
Players Remaining: 21
Chips In Play: 6.34 million
Average Stack: 302k (38 BB)
Big Stack: 895,500 (112 BB)
Blinds: 4k/8k/500 ante (15 minutes left on level)
Total Buy-In: $110,950
First Prize: $29,058
Places Paid: 36
Name-Chip Count
George Cicak 895,500
Josh Brikis 748,000
Ariel Albilia 621,000
Stan Combs 496,000
Brian Weaver 413,500
Stephen Gallant 373,000
Niels Rikhof 296,500
Kevin McAteer 287,500
Anthanasios Diakos 286,000
Joe Opie 254,500
Bradley McFarland 252,500
Jeffrey Forrest 242,500
Matt Mazzeo 215,000
Nimer Ltaif 195,500
Hamdy Abdalla 159,000
Anthony Potis 137,000
Paul Pedretti 135,500
Brian Adragna 118,000
Brian O'Donoghue 93,500
Bruce Frank 84,500
Melanie Borchetta 38,000
The Numbers
Number of Entrants: 317
Players Remaining: 21
Chips In Play: 6.34 million
Average Stack: 302k (38 BB)
Big Stack: 895,500 (112 BB)
Blinds: 4k/8k/500 ante (15 minutes left on level)
Total Buy-In: $110,950
First Prize: $29,058
Places Paid: 36
Event 11: George Pitslides - 9th Place
$350 + $50 Big Stack Pot Limit Omaha
George Pitslides - 9th Place - $1,069
End of the road for George Pitslides who shipped pre-flop, picked up a straight, but was beaten by a full-house from James Harris.
George slides into 9th place for $1,069.
Break time as the floor colors-up.
George Pitslides - 9th Place - $1,069End of the road for George Pitslides who shipped pre-flop, picked up a straight, but was beaten by a full-house from James Harris.
George slides into 9th place for $1,069.
Break time as the floor colors-up.
Event 11: Zacks Is Sacked - 10th Place
$350 + $50 Big Stack Pot Limit Omaha
The first casualty of the final ten was Justin Zacks who fell at the hand of Paul Greim.
Justin takes home $951 for his tenth place finish.
The next hand after Justin's departure, Gregory Kolo had quad kings.
He played it good but didn't get Sardor Gaziev to bite on the river.
Down to nine.
The first casualty of the final ten was Justin Zacks who fell at the hand of Paul Greim.
Justin takes home $951 for his tenth place finish.
The next hand after Justin's departure, Gregory Kolo had quad kings.
He played it good but didn't get Sardor Gaziev to bite on the river.
Down to nine.
Event 10: Bag & Tag
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Josh Brikis
2nd in Chips, 748k
21 players are bagging and tagging for the night. The two big stacks are George Cicak (Dover, NJ) 895,500 and Josh Brikis (Pittsburgh, PA) 748,000.
We'll post a full list of chip counts shortly.
Josh Brikis2nd in Chips, 748k
21 players are bagging and tagging for the night. The two big stacks are George Cicak (Dover, NJ) 895,500 and Josh Brikis (Pittsburgh, PA) 748,000.
We'll post a full list of chip counts shortly.
Event 11: Top Ten List
$350 + $50 Big Stack Pot Limit Omaha
PLO - Final Table
PLO - Final TableSeat...Player...Chips
1...Dave Watis - 230,000
2...Gregory Kolo - 470,000
3...Sardor Gaziev - 460,000
4...James Harris - 132,000
5...Justin Zacks - 55,000
6...Allan Barrie - 260,000
7...George Pitslides - 44,000
8...Paul Greim - 685,000
9...Billy "Paul" Cashwell - 240,000
10...Ricky Hale - 171,000
Next pay advance goes from 10-12 $951 up to $1,069 for 9th.
140 total entries.
Total Buy-In: $49,000
First place banks $14,258.
Who wants it?
1...Dave Watis - 230,000
2...Gregory Kolo - 470,000
3...Sardor Gaziev - 460,000
4...James Harris - 132,000
5...Justin Zacks - 55,000
6...Allan Barrie - 260,000
7...George Pitslides - 44,000
8...Paul Greim - 685,000
9...Billy "Paul" Cashwell - 240,000
10...Ricky Hale - 171,000
Next pay advance goes from 10-12 $951 up to $1,069 for 9th.
140 total entries.
Total Buy-In: $49,000
First place banks $14,258.
Who wants it?
Event 11: Marshall Mashed
$350 + $50 Big Stack Pot Limit Omaha
Alan Marshall - 11th Place - $951
Alan Marshall didn't bubble the tournament but he did bubble the final table.
Rough beat for Alan who hit a straight and has his Opponent thinking he was drawing dead.
Nope, he had a three-outter for a bigger straight and of course hit it.
Alan's A-J-2-Q vs. Paul Greim's Q-3-K-8.
Board runs: 4-8-10-9-J
"He can only hit a jack and he does" lamented Marshall. "Everytime they hit their one or two-outter"
As the cliche goes...THAT'S POKER.
Alan will be back Wednesday for some more Borgata Poker.
Alan Marshall - 11th Place - $951Alan Marshall didn't bubble the tournament but he did bubble the final table.
Rough beat for Alan who hit a straight and has his Opponent thinking he was drawing dead.
Nope, he had a three-outter for a bigger straight and of course hit it.
Alan's A-J-2-Q vs. Paul Greim's Q-3-K-8.
Board runs: 4-8-10-9-J
"He can only hit a jack and he does" lamented Marshall. "Everytime they hit their one or two-outter"
As the cliche goes...THAT'S POKER.
Alan will be back Wednesday for some more Borgata Poker.
Event 10: No Gain for Payne
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Event 2 runner-up Jerry Payne (Centerville, OH) is on the rail in 31st place ($646) when his AK is no good in a three way all-in pot.
Matt "Muffins" Mazzeo (East Williston, NY) is the short stack and triples up with pocket aces, while Stan Combs (Dayton, OH) wins the side pot with pocket 8s, knocking Payne out in the process.
Event 2 runner-up Jerry Payne (Centerville, OH) is on the rail in 31st place ($646) when his AK is no good in a three way all-in pot.
Matt "Muffins" Mazzeo (East Williston, NY) is the short stack and triples up with pocket aces, while Stan Combs (Dayton, OH) wins the side pot with pocket 8s, knocking Payne out in the process.
Event 10: Payouts
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Entries: 317
Total Buy-In: $110,950
Place - Amount
1st $29,058
2nd $16,143
3rd $10,009
4th $8,072
5th $6,242
6th $5,273
7th $4,251
8th $3,175
9th $2,152
10-12 $1,399
13-15 $1,076
16-18 $915
19-27 $807
28-36 $646
Entries: 317
Total Buy-In: $110,950
Place - Amount
1st $29,058
2nd $16,143
3rd $10,009
4th $8,072
5th $6,242
6th $5,273
7th $4,251
8th $3,175
9th $2,152
10-12 $1,399
13-15 $1,076
16-18 $915
19-27 $807
28-36 $646
Event 11: Final Two Tables
$350 + $50 Big Stack Pot Limit Omaha
Players Remaining on two tables include:
Table 1 -
seat 1...Ricky Hale - 250,000
seat 2...Sardor Gaziev - 540,000
seat 3...Grogory Kolo - 320,000
seat 4...Jeffrey Demaria - 43,000
seat 5...Paul Greim - 420,000
seat 6...Alan Marshall - 185,000
Table 2 -
seat 1...George Pitslides - 70,000
seat 2...Dave Watis - 110,000
seat 3...Justin Zacks - 133,000
seat 4...Allan Barrie - 100,000
seat 5...Billy "Paul" Cashwell - 380,000
seat 6...James Harris - 145,000
-Sardor is your chipleader and he's not afraid to use his big stack to push around the table.
-Jeffrey Demaria is looking for an opportunity to double up.
-Alan Marshall is happy he didn't bubble again and set his next goal at moving up to the next pay level.
-Billy Cashwell has possibly the coolest poker name ever. Cashwell looking to cash very well.
Blinds are 6000 / 12,000
Playing this to conclusion tonight. Stay tuned...
Players Remaining on two tables include:
Table 1 -
seat 1...Ricky Hale - 250,000
seat 2...Sardor Gaziev - 540,000
seat 3...Grogory Kolo - 320,000
seat 4...Jeffrey Demaria - 43,000
seat 5...Paul Greim - 420,000
seat 6...Alan Marshall - 185,000
Table 2 -
seat 1...George Pitslides - 70,000
seat 2...Dave Watis - 110,000
seat 3...Justin Zacks - 133,000
seat 4...Allan Barrie - 100,000
seat 5...Billy "Paul" Cashwell - 380,000
seat 6...James Harris - 145,000
-Sardor is your chipleader and he's not afraid to use his big stack to push around the table.
-Jeffrey Demaria is looking for an opportunity to double up.
-Alan Marshall is happy he didn't bubble again and set his next goal at moving up to the next pay level.
-Billy Cashwell has possibly the coolest poker name ever. Cashwell looking to cash very well.
Blinds are 6000 / 12,000
Playing this to conclusion tonight. Stay tuned...
Event 10: Big Stacks
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
As the bubble breaks, here's a look at the big stacks:
George Cicak (Randolph, NJ) 450k
Daniel Chan (New York, NY) 420k
Josh Brikis (Pittsburgh, PA) 400k
Aaron Massey (Chicago, IL) 400k
Still in the field:
Matt "Muffins" Mazzeo
Jerry Payne
Jared Jaffee
Melanie Borchetta
Daniel Chan
As the bubble breaks, here's a look at the big stacks:
George Cicak (Randolph, NJ) 450k
Daniel Chan (New York, NY) 420k
Josh Brikis (Pittsburgh, PA) 400k
Aaron Massey (Chicago, IL) 400k
Still in the field:
Matt "Muffins" Mazzeo
Jerry Payne
Jared Jaffee
Melanie Borchetta
Daniel Chan
Event 10: Jacks No Good - Twice
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Two tables, two players with pocket jacks, both lose, one bubbles, the other cashes.
An anonymous player is all in for 57k with pocket jacks and is rundown by A8 when an ace flops. Two tables over, Andy Sherman-Ash (East Lyne, CT) is all in for 110k with his pocket jacks and loses a coin flip to the AK of Aaron Massey (Chicago, IL).
Because Sherman-Ash has more chips before the hand started, the anonymous player finishes on the bubble in 37th place and Sherman-Ash is the first player to cash in 36th for $646.
Hand-for-hand play lasted 34 minutes, half of the time is going back on the clock as play continues with the blinds at 3k/6k/500 ante
Two tables, two players with pocket jacks, both lose, one bubbles, the other cashes.
An anonymous player is all in for 57k with pocket jacks and is rundown by A8 when an ace flops. Two tables over, Andy Sherman-Ash (East Lyne, CT) is all in for 110k with his pocket jacks and loses a coin flip to the AK of Aaron Massey (Chicago, IL).
Because Sherman-Ash has more chips before the hand started, the anonymous player finishes on the bubble in 37th place and Sherman-Ash is the first player to cash in 36th for $646.
Hand-for-hand play lasted 34 minutes, half of the time is going back on the clock as play continues with the blinds at 3k/6k/500 ante
Event 11: Double Bubble Bursts
$350 + $50 Big Stack Pot Limit Omaha
Wow, after a long intense fight for the cash, two tables had simultaneously all-in's.
On table 3, Terrance O'Connell (New Windsor, NY) saw his Opponent on the button open yet another pot for 25,000. "We got a live one here boys" declared O'Connell who bet the pot.
I guess the guys on table 2 didn't hear the declaration or pay attention as two of their players were watching their fate unfold.
Boom, a player on table 2 busts out and bolts for the exit. I chase after but he was in no mood and refused to give any details including his name.
Meanwhile Terrance, holding A-A-6-2 also busts, losing to Opponent who turns two pair.
Floor figures out the starting chips from each bust-out. Turns out Terrance had more and thus gets the min-cash.
O'Connell gets $713 for his 18th place finish.
Wow, after a long intense fight for the cash, two tables had simultaneously all-in's.
On table 3, Terrance O'Connell (New Windsor, NY) saw his Opponent on the button open yet another pot for 25,000. "We got a live one here boys" declared O'Connell who bet the pot.
I guess the guys on table 2 didn't hear the declaration or pay attention as two of their players were watching their fate unfold.
Boom, a player on table 2 busts out and bolts for the exit. I chase after but he was in no mood and refused to give any details including his name.
Meanwhile Terrance, holding A-A-6-2 also busts, losing to Opponent who turns two pair.
Floor figures out the starting chips from each bust-out. Turns out Terrance had more and thus gets the min-cash.
O'Connell gets $713 for his 18th place finish.
Event 10: Reunion
$350 + $50 + $100 Bounty Big Stack NLH (Re-Entry)
Brikis & Payne
Two players who made deep runs in the 2010 WSOP Main Event are on the bubble and with downtime between hands are recalling how one knocked the other out.
Josh Brikis (Pittsburgh, PA) finished 55th after Jerry Payne (Centerville, OH) sent him to the rail with J♣ 10♣ vs A♣ 6♦ on Day 7. "I was ahead before the flop," says Brikis as the two reminisce about their 6-figure paydays with Payne coming in 42nd place.
Brikis won't get a chance at payback as Payne busts in 31st place.
Brikis & PayneTwo players who made deep runs in the 2010 WSOP Main Event are on the bubble and with downtime between hands are recalling how one knocked the other out.
Josh Brikis (Pittsburgh, PA) finished 55th after Jerry Payne (Centerville, OH) sent him to the rail with J♣ 10♣ vs A♣ 6♦ on Day 7. "I was ahead before the flop," says Brikis as the two reminisce about their 6-figure paydays with Payne coming in 42nd place.
Brikis won't get a chance at payback as Payne busts in 31st place.
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