Hard at work serving the tournament players...Coffee, Tea, Cocktail?
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Event 15: Girls Gone
$500 + $60 (NL)
Accomplished poker author, Sheree Bykofsky, and East-Coast Tournament regular, Leanne Rosenblatt, were sent packing early on Day 2 when they were forced to gamble with below average stacks.
Another deep run for both ladies, good game girls.
Accomplished poker author, Sheree Bykofsky, and East-Coast Tournament regular, Leanne Rosenblatt, were sent packing early on Day 2 when they were forced to gamble with below average stacks.
Another deep run for both ladies, good game girls.
Event 16: Off and Running
$350 + $50 (NL)
Mitch Jones (Atlanta, GA) shoves all-in and takes down another pot on one of the outer tables. The loyal blog follower and part-time poker player is all smiles in Event #16.
Mitch Jones (Atlanta, GA) shoves all-in and takes down another pot on one of the outer tables. The loyal blog follower and part-time poker player is all smiles in Event #16.
Event 15: Prize Money
$500 + $60 (NL)
The remaining 53 players have returned for Day 2 of the Deepstack.
PAYOUTS:
1 - $69,226
2 - $36,447
3 - $18,831
4 - $16,401
5 - $13,971
6 - $11,541
7 - $9,112
8 - $6,682
9 - $4,860
10-12 $3,159
13-15 $2,308
16-18 $1,579
19-27 $1,264
28-36 $1,021
37-45 $850
46-54 $729
The remaining 53 players have returned for Day 2 of the Deepstack.
PAYOUTS:
1 - $69,226
2 - $36,447
3 - $18,831
4 - $16,401
5 - $13,971
6 - $11,541
7 - $9,112
8 - $6,682
9 - $4,860
10-12 $3,159
13-15 $2,308
16-18 $1,579
19-27 $1,264
28-36 $1,021
37-45 $850
46-54 $729
Event 16: Shuffle Up & Deal
$350 + $50 (NL)
Cards are in the air,
play is underway.
Notables in the Field:
Chris Reslock
"Joey The B" Brooks
Todd Rebello
Eric Seigel
Mike Beasley
Joe Simmons
Cards are in the air,
play is underway.
Notables in the Field:
Chris Reslock
"Joey The B" Brooks
Todd Rebello
Eric Seigel
Mike Beasley
Joe Simmons
TUESDAY, APRIL 20
TODAY'S EVENTS
11AM: Event 16 - $350 + $50 No Limit Hold'em
11AM: Event 16 - $350 + $50 No Limit Hold'em
- 10,000 in starting chips
- 40 minute Levels
- 1-day event
3PM: Event 43 - $150 + $30 SURVIVOR CASH NLH
- 10,000 in starting chips
- 20 minute Levels
- approximately 1 in every 10 wins $1,500 CASH
- 1-day event
7PM: Event 44 - $150 + $30 No Limit Hold'em
- 10,000 in starting chips
- 20 minute Levels
- 1-day event
EVENT 15: $500+$60 DEEP STACK
Borgata Spring Poker Open 2010
Event 15: $500 + $60 Deep Stack NLH
April 19 - 20
Entries: 501 Total Buy-In: $250,500
END OF DAY 1 CHIP COUNT LEADERS
1. CHUN PARK (NEWARK, DE): 741,000
2. GARY KING (ALLIANCE, OH): 698,000
3. MICHAEL BERNSTEIN (CHICAGO, IL): 624,000
4. ROBERT DEPASQUALE (RANDOLPH, NJ): 442,000
5. CHRISTOPHER BONITA (WINTHROP, MA): 440,000
6. DAVID ZEITLIN (BROOKLYN, NY): 431,000
7. JOOHEE WOO (BROOKLYN, NY): 415,000
8. ANTHONY HILL (EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ): 393,000
9. VINCENT FRIGERIA (HOLTSVILLE, NY): 389,000
10. JAMES MITCHELL (PHILADELPHIA, PA): 373,000
11. VINCENT LEE HOUSDEN (STANLEY, VA): 348,000
12. JAMES NELSON (ROCK TAVERN, NY): 344,000
13. NANCY MCLAUGHLIN (BROOMALL, PA): 341,000
14. CAESAR CARNEVALE (NUTLEY, NJ): 322,000
15. WILLIAM LOOPER (GREER, SC): 304,000
16. BENJAMIN CHAN (NEW YORK, NY): 303,000
17. ESFANDIAR DARA (NEW YORK, NY): 302,000
18. JINHING CHIN (NEW YORK, NY): 298,000
19. SCOTT STRUBEL (FORDS, NJ): 293,000
20. ANGELO PISTONE (HICKSVILLE, NY): 290,000
21. NISSIM CHABI (BROOKLYN, NY): 269,000
22. FRANK TOSCANO (STATEN ISLAND, NY): 268,000
23. PAUL GORAY (GLEN BURNIE, MD): 230,000
24. MICHAEL PANKER (LOCUST GROVE, GA): 228,000
25. DIANE GRIPPO (HOLBROOK, NY): 219,000
26. MARK WEBER (SICKLERVILLE, NJ): 216,000
27. VINCENT CAESAR (GLEN MILLS, PA): 205,000
28. DEAN SCHULTZ (STOW, OH): 187,000
29. JASON YOUNG (SUFFERN, NY): 184,000
30. JIANHUA ZHOU (EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ): 163,000
31. NICHOLAS DITOMA (CORTLANDT MANOR, NY): 154,000
32. TAHA MARUF (MOTIJHEEH, INDIA): 145,000
33. ROBERT GEOGHEGAN (STATEN ISLAND, NY): 135,000
34. WILLIAM SUSSMAN (RIVERDALE, NY): 130,000
35. THEODORE GOLDBERGH (NEW YORK, NY): 128,000
36. MATTHEW SILBERZWEIG (ELMONT, NY): 120,000
37. PEY LEE (FLUSHING, NY): 114,000
38. BRETT BAUMEISTER (W CHESTER, PA): 114,000
39. JOSEPH CRAMER (CALRISLE, PA): 113,000
40. ROBERT NGUYEN (W. NEW YORK, NJ): 110,000
41. JUE WANG (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ): 103,000
42. DAVID HAHNE (BOONTON, NJ): 98,000
43. RUSSELL YOUNGKEN (LEVITTOWN, PA): 95,000
44. RICHARD LUCKASAVAGE (YONKERS, NY): 94,000
45. PETER MALKOUN (BROOKHAVEN, PA): 90,000
46. WENDY RUBIN (NEW YORK, NY): 85,000
47. LARRY GOLDSTEIN (FARMINGVILLE, NY): 81,000
48. JOSEPH DEMONE (PARLIN, NJ): 79,000
49. HOANG NGUYEN (PHILADELPHIA, PA): 76,000
50. SHEREE BYKOFSKY (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ): 69,000
51. LEANNE ROSENBLATT (BRIDGEWATER, NJ): 61,000
52. SANDRA BOYD (WILLIAMSBURG, VA): 60,000
53. LAWRENCE DIGIOVANNA (BROOKLYN, NY): 28,000
Event 15: $500 + $60 Deep Stack NLH
April 19 - 20
Entries: 501 Total Buy-In: $250,500
END OF DAY 1 CHIP COUNT LEADERS
1. CHUN PARK (NEWARK, DE): 741,000
2. GARY KING (ALLIANCE, OH): 698,000
3. MICHAEL BERNSTEIN (CHICAGO, IL): 624,000
4. ROBERT DEPASQUALE (RANDOLPH, NJ): 442,000
5. CHRISTOPHER BONITA (WINTHROP, MA): 440,000
6. DAVID ZEITLIN (BROOKLYN, NY): 431,000
7. JOOHEE WOO (BROOKLYN, NY): 415,000
8. ANTHONY HILL (EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ): 393,000
9. VINCENT FRIGERIA (HOLTSVILLE, NY): 389,000
10. JAMES MITCHELL (PHILADELPHIA, PA): 373,000
11. VINCENT LEE HOUSDEN (STANLEY, VA): 348,000
12. JAMES NELSON (ROCK TAVERN, NY): 344,000
13. NANCY MCLAUGHLIN (BROOMALL, PA): 341,000
14. CAESAR CARNEVALE (NUTLEY, NJ): 322,000
15. WILLIAM LOOPER (GREER, SC): 304,000
16. BENJAMIN CHAN (NEW YORK, NY): 303,000
17. ESFANDIAR DARA (NEW YORK, NY): 302,000
18. JINHING CHIN (NEW YORK, NY): 298,000
19. SCOTT STRUBEL (FORDS, NJ): 293,000
20. ANGELO PISTONE (HICKSVILLE, NY): 290,000
21. NISSIM CHABI (BROOKLYN, NY): 269,000
22. FRANK TOSCANO (STATEN ISLAND, NY): 268,000
23. PAUL GORAY (GLEN BURNIE, MD): 230,000
24. MICHAEL PANKER (LOCUST GROVE, GA): 228,000
25. DIANE GRIPPO (HOLBROOK, NY): 219,000
26. MARK WEBER (SICKLERVILLE, NJ): 216,000
27. VINCENT CAESAR (GLEN MILLS, PA): 205,000
28. DEAN SCHULTZ (STOW, OH): 187,000
29. JASON YOUNG (SUFFERN, NY): 184,000
30. JIANHUA ZHOU (EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ): 163,000
31. NICHOLAS DITOMA (CORTLANDT MANOR, NY): 154,000
32. TAHA MARUF (MOTIJHEEH, INDIA): 145,000
33. ROBERT GEOGHEGAN (STATEN ISLAND, NY): 135,000
34. WILLIAM SUSSMAN (RIVERDALE, NY): 130,000
35. THEODORE GOLDBERGH (NEW YORK, NY): 128,000
36. MATTHEW SILBERZWEIG (ELMONT, NY): 120,000
37. PEY LEE (FLUSHING, NY): 114,000
38. BRETT BAUMEISTER (W CHESTER, PA): 114,000
39. JOSEPH CRAMER (CALRISLE, PA): 113,000
40. ROBERT NGUYEN (W. NEW YORK, NJ): 110,000
41. JUE WANG (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ): 103,000
42. DAVID HAHNE (BOONTON, NJ): 98,000
43. RUSSELL YOUNGKEN (LEVITTOWN, PA): 95,000
44. RICHARD LUCKASAVAGE (YONKERS, NY): 94,000
45. PETER MALKOUN (BROOKHAVEN, PA): 90,000
46. WENDY RUBIN (NEW YORK, NY): 85,000
47. LARRY GOLDSTEIN (FARMINGVILLE, NY): 81,000
48. JOSEPH DEMONE (PARLIN, NJ): 79,000
49. HOANG NGUYEN (PHILADELPHIA, PA): 76,000
50. SHEREE BYKOFSKY (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ): 69,000
51. LEANNE ROSENBLATT (BRIDGEWATER, NJ): 61,000
52. SANDRA BOYD (WILLIAMSBURG, VA): 60,000
53. LAWRENCE DIGIOVANNA (BROOKLYN, NY): 28,000
Event 15: End of Day 1 Chip Counts
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
Para Leads the Pace
Para Leads the PaceUnofficial Chip leaders heading into Day 2. 53 players return with an average stack of 236k.
Place-Name-Count
1. Chunhyung Para (Philadelphia, PA) 741,000
2. MJ Bernstein (Chicago, IL) 624,000
3. Gary Lindell (Alliance, OH) 618,000
4. Bob DePasquale (Randolph, NJ) 442,000
5. Chris Bonita (Winthrop, MA) 440,000
6. Dave Zeitlin (Brooklyn, NY) 431,000
A complete list will be posted after 10 am
Place-Name-Count
1. Chunhyung Para (Philadelphia, PA) 741,000
2. MJ Bernstein (Chicago, IL) 624,000
3. Gary Lindell (Alliance, OH) 618,000
4. Bob DePasquale (Randolph, NJ) 442,000
5. Chris Bonita (Winthrop, MA) 440,000
6. Dave Zeitlin (Brooklyn, NY) 431,000
A complete list will be posted after 10 am
Event 15: Payouts
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
The final numbers are in! 501 players entered this event generating total buy-ins of $250,500. The final 54 players will get paid as follows:
Place Payout
1 $69,226
2 $36,477
3 $18,831
4 $16,401
5 $13,971
6 $11,541
7 $9,112
8 $6,682
9 $4,860
10-12 $3,159
13-15 $2,308
16-18 $1,579
19-27 $1,264
28-36 $1,021
37-45 $850
46-54 $729
The final numbers are in! 501 players entered this event generating total buy-ins of $250,500. The final 54 players will get paid as follows:
Place Payout
1 $69,226
2 $36,477
3 $18,831
4 $16,401
5 $13,971
6 $11,541
7 $9,112
8 $6,682
9 $4,860
10-12 $3,159
13-15 $2,308
16-18 $1,579
19-27 $1,264
28-36 $1,021
37-45 $850
46-54 $729
Event 15: Bang, Bang
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
While on the bubble, two all ins happen simultaneously at two separate tables. Table 4 is the classic KK running into AA. Both players flop a set, but Lindell King (Alliance, OH) and his aces are good, as he adds 145k to his stack.
At Table 7, the all-in is for 87k (hand info unavailable) and the bust out officially makes the player in the back of the room the bubble boy. That's good news for Brooklyn, NY based poker author Peter Alson (Take Me to the River), who's pocket kings is now in the money (based on last hand chip counts). Alson is the first to cash, collecting $729.
The remaining 53 players are bagging and tagging as play is done for the night. "The money is nice," says King, who finishes with 618k, "but I'm here to win."
Play resumes noon Tuesday as players vie for the first place prize of $69,226.
While on the bubble, two all ins happen simultaneously at two separate tables. Table 4 is the classic KK running into AA. Both players flop a set, but Lindell King (Alliance, OH) and his aces are good, as he adds 145k to his stack.
At Table 7, the all-in is for 87k (hand info unavailable) and the bust out officially makes the player in the back of the room the bubble boy. That's good news for Brooklyn, NY based poker author Peter Alson (Take Me to the River), who's pocket kings is now in the money (based on last hand chip counts). Alson is the first to cash, collecting $729.
The remaining 53 players are bagging and tagging as play is done for the night. "The money is nice," says King, who finishes with 618k, "but I'm here to win."
Play resumes noon Tuesday as players vie for the first place prize of $69,226.
Event 15: #56 Exits, 56 left
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
With 59 players left, a player wearing a Lawrence Taylor jersey at table 3 loses his all in and heads to the rail. The guy wearing the New York Giants #56 helps lower the number to 56 players.
Hand for hand is underway on the seven remaining tables as we're now two spots from the money. Make that one from the money as another bust, puts the field at 55.
Blinds are up and are now 6k/12k/2k ante (Level 19).
With 59 players left, a player wearing a Lawrence Taylor jersey at table 3 loses his all in and heads to the rail. The guy wearing the New York Giants #56 helps lower the number to 56 players.
Hand for hand is underway on the seven remaining tables as we're now two spots from the money. Make that one from the money as another bust, puts the field at 55.
Blinds are up and are now 6k/12k/2k ante (Level 19).
Event 15: Featured Table
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
Table 4 is a tough draw as poker author Sheree Bykofsky, Dave Zeitlin ($1 million career earnings) & Jason Young (WSOP bracelet) are seated next to each other.
Call it murder's row for the other 5 players at the table.
59 players remain, four from the bubble, five from the cash.
Table 4 is a tough draw as poker author Sheree Bykofsky, Dave Zeitlin ($1 million career earnings) & Jason Young (WSOP bracelet) are seated next to each other.
Call it murder's row for the other 5 players at the table.
59 players remain, four from the bubble, five from the cash.
Event 15: Purple Purge
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
Julian Packing Up the Purple
Players are on a 15 minute break as the floor directors take the purple (500) chips off the table.
Nancy McLaughlin (Broomall, PA) is making an epic comeback going from 6k to 428k by doubling up several times in the last three levels. "I got lucky," she says, "very lucky."
Joe "The Pizza Man" Demone (Sayreville, NJ) is at the table and says, "don't mess with mama."
66 players remain (54 cash) with an average stack of 190k.
Level 17 is underway (4k/8k/1k ante).
Julian Packing Up the PurpleNancy McLaughlin (Broomall, PA) is making an epic comeback going from 6k to 428k by doubling up several times in the last three levels. "I got lucky," she says, "very lucky."
Joe "The Pizza Man" Demone (Sayreville, NJ) is at the table and says, "don't mess with mama."
66 players remain (54 cash) with an average stack of 190k.
Level 17 is underway (4k/8k/1k ante).
Event 5: Face without a Name
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
Mr. Flushy
AK vs AK vs AK isn't a battle you see very often, but it pops up on table three with a surprise ending.
One player is all in preflop for 70k, the two remaining players with big slick wait to see a flop of 3♠ 7♠ Q♦.
The 210k pot gets an additional 140k when the other two jam it in. It looks like a three way chop, until the board goes runner, runner diamonds to give A♦ K♦ the whole lot.
The player who takes it down doesn't want to reveal his name, so for now, a picture will have to suffice. If you know this man, please contact www.missingpokerplayernames.com
Mr. FlushyAK vs AK vs AK isn't a battle you see very often, but it pops up on table three with a surprise ending.
One player is all in preflop for 70k, the two remaining players with big slick wait to see a flop of 3♠ 7♠ Q♦.
The 210k pot gets an additional 140k when the other two jam it in. It looks like a three way chop, until the board goes runner, runner diamonds to give A♦ K♦ the whole lot.
The player who takes it down doesn't want to reveal his name, so for now, a picture will have to suffice. If you know this man, please contact www.missingpokerplayernames.com
Monday, April 19, 2010
Event 15: Z Man
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
RunZing Good
Dave Zeitlin (Brooklyn, NY) is one player the field doesn't want to see with chips. The man with 35 career cashes and more than $1,000,000 in career earnings is among the top ten in chips with 360k.
"I wish I could say I was playing awesome," he says, "but I'm just running awesome." Zeitlin takes down a 90k pot preflop with a strong reraise with pocket aces. He also flopped a set of deuces for another healthy haul.
Level 16 (3k/6k/500 ante) winding down.
RunZing GoodDave Zeitlin (Brooklyn, NY) is one player the field doesn't want to see with chips. The man with 35 career cashes and more than $1,000,000 in career earnings is among the top ten in chips with 360k.
"I wish I could say I was playing awesome," he says, "but I'm just running awesome." Zeitlin takes down a 90k pot preflop with a strong reraise with pocket aces. He also flopped a set of deuces for another healthy haul.
Level 16 (3k/6k/500 ante) winding down.
Event 15: The Gang's All Here
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
There were more than 50 tables spread throughout the Poker Room, now it's down to nine as all remaining players are in the tournament area of the room.
87 players remain with an average stack of 144k as the money is now within sight.
Level 16 (3k/6k/500 ante) continues, as one player says, "3-6, but no cards."
There were more than 50 tables spread throughout the Poker Room, now it's down to nine as all remaining players are in the tournament area of the room.
87 players remain with an average stack of 144k as the money is now within sight.
Level 16 (3k/6k/500 ante) continues, as one player says, "3-6, but no cards."
Event 15: Redemption
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
After Scott Strubel's self admitted Event 1 epic meltdown, the Woodbridge, NJ resident is already bouncing back in the inaugural Spring Open. He cashed in Saturday's Event 12 - $5,000 Survivor tournament and is trying to finish in the money again.
"I didn't learn just one thing," says Strubel, "I learned five or six." This after blowing 350k worth of chips in the first Deep Stack, failing to make Day 2.
Strubel's been bouncing between 90 and 120k, but can't get over the hump. "I'll be happy if I cash," he says as we're 47 players from the bubble.
102 players remain (54 cash) with an average stack of 123k.
Level 15 (2k/4k/400 ante) continues.
After Scott Strubel's self admitted Event 1 epic meltdown, the Woodbridge, NJ resident is already bouncing back in the inaugural Spring Open. He cashed in Saturday's Event 12 - $5,000 Survivor tournament and is trying to finish in the money again.
"I didn't learn just one thing," says Strubel, "I learned five or six." This after blowing 350k worth of chips in the first Deep Stack, failing to make Day 2.
Strubel's been bouncing between 90 and 120k, but can't get over the hump. "I'll be happy if I cash," he says as we're 47 players from the bubble.
102 players remain (54 cash) with an average stack of 123k.
Level 15 (2k/4k/400 ante) continues.
Event: 15: AK Hurting JY
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
Jason Young says he's having the, "swingiest day ever." The WSOP Bracelet winner has been as high as 150k, but recently dropped to 40k.
Twice AK has been unkind for JY. The first time he has a hammer lock on the hand, but instead of taking his stack to 275k, the hand ends in a chop. A little later his ace-king runs into aces, dropping him to 80k.
Level 14 (1,500/3k/400 ante) continues.
Jason Young says he's having the, "swingiest day ever." The WSOP Bracelet winner has been as high as 150k, but recently dropped to 40k.
Twice AK has been unkind for JY. The first time he has a hammer lock on the hand, but instead of taking his stack to 275k, the hand ends in a chop. A little later his ace-king runs into aces, dropping him to 80k.
Level 14 (1,500/3k/400 ante) continues.
Event 15: Level Change
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
As the field blinds go up, the field shrinks (funny how that works).
Level 13 (1,200/2,400) is underway.
As the field blinds go up, the field shrinks (funny how that works).
Level 13 (1,200/2,400) is underway.
Event 15: Top, Top - No Good
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
Grippo Continues to Grind
With more than 150 players from the money, players are grinding. One player's all in shove with top pair, top kicker is no good and Diane Grippo (Holbrook, NY) takes advantage.
The board is J 8 3 and Grippo's opponent shoves for 25k. Grippo calls with pocket 8s and her set is way ahead of A J, which doesn't catch up. Grippo's now close to 100k, while top, top is bye-bye.
This table is one that believes in the "Blogger Curse" and Jamie Kerstetter (Monroe Twp., NJ) says, "I keep paying him (Gorilla) to come over." Her hope is that players featured in the blog eventually crash and burn.
Level 12 (1k/2k/300 ante) is underway with 19 tables remaining.
Grippo Continues to GrindWith more than 150 players from the money, players are grinding. One player's all in shove with top pair, top kicker is no good and Diane Grippo (Holbrook, NY) takes advantage.
The board is J 8 3 and Grippo's opponent shoves for 25k. Grippo calls with pocket 8s and her set is way ahead of A J, which doesn't catch up. Grippo's now close to 100k, while top, top is bye-bye.
This table is one that believes in the "Blogger Curse" and Jamie Kerstetter (Monroe Twp., NJ) says, "I keep paying him (Gorilla) to come over." Her hope is that players featured in the blog eventually crash and burn.
Level 12 (1k/2k/300 ante) is underway with 19 tables remaining.
Event 15: Back From Break
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
209 players remain with an average stack of 60k. Players are back in the middle of Level 11 (800/1,600/200 ante) and play continues until 2 am or 18 players, which ever comes first.
Either way, we're expecting a late night.
209 players remain with an average stack of 60k. Players are back in the middle of Level 11 (800/1,600/200 ante) and play continues until 2 am or 18 players, which ever comes first.
Either way, we're expecting a late night.
Event 15: Notable Chip Stacks
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
As dinner break continues, a scan of stacks reveal the following stacks.
Jason Young 150k
Bradley Utz 62k
Howard Wolper 60k
Sheree Bykofsy 55k
Tuan Gbehan 25k
Dave Fox 23k
As dinner break continues, a scan of stacks reveal the following stacks.
Jason Young 150k
Bradley Utz 62k
Howard Wolper 60k
Sheree Bykofsy 55k
Tuan Gbehan 25k
Dave Fox 23k
Event 15: $1-$2 Table = Huge Pot
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
DePasquale Destroys Two Players
DePasquale Destroys Two PlayersIt's fitting that this Deep Stack tournament started with tables along side cash games across the Poker Room. Because somewhere along the way a $1-$2 game broke out in the tournament and Bob DePasquale (Randolph, NJ) reaps the benefits.
At an 8 handed table, everyone limps to DePasquale in SB who completes, followed by a BB check and family pot.
Flop: A♠ 7♥ 5♥
DePasquale leads out for 10k, UTG calls, MP makes it 21k. DePasquale shoves all in for 130k and has both remaining players covered, both call.
DePasquale: 7♠ 7♦ (middle set)
UTG: A♥ 9♥ (pair of aces, nut flush draw)
MP: 5♠ 5♣ (bottom set)
The board runs clean for DePasquale and his set of 7s hold for a 325k pot. "Very unusual," says Depasquale, referring to an 8 way limped pot on the last hand of Level 10 (600/1,200/200 ante).
"Of course I'm worried that someone could draw out on me, but I've got the best hand at the time and you take your chances," he says. DePasquale is the unofficial chip leader at the dinner break with 344k.
At an 8 handed table, everyone limps to DePasquale in SB who completes, followed by a BB check and family pot.
Flop: A♠ 7♥ 5♥
DePasquale leads out for 10k, UTG calls, MP makes it 21k. DePasquale shoves all in for 130k and has both remaining players covered, both call.
DePasquale: 7♠ 7♦ (middle set)
UTG: A♥ 9♥ (pair of aces, nut flush draw)
MP: 5♠ 5♣ (bottom set)
The board runs clean for DePasquale and his set of 7s hold for a 325k pot. "Very unusual," says Depasquale, referring to an 8 way limped pot on the last hand of Level 10 (600/1,200/200 ante).
"Of course I'm worried that someone could draw out on me, but I've got the best hand at the time and you take your chances," he says. DePasquale is the unofficial chip leader at the dinner break with 344k.
Event 15: Chow Time
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
The players are on a 50 minute dinner break. A little more than 200 players remain from the starting field of 501.
Bob DePasquale (Randolph, NJ) is the unofficial big stack with 344k.
The players are on a 50 minute dinner break. A little more than 200 players remain from the starting field of 501.
Bob DePasquale (Randolph, NJ) is the unofficial big stack with 344k.
Event 15: Breaking it Down
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
Players are getting antsy after seven hours of play. The most common question to Media Row: "Do you know how many are left?"
Head counts and big stacks will be updated during the dinner break which is at 7 pm.
The field is on a 10 minute break, returns for a few minutes of play and then can hit the dinner reservations at the top of the hour.
Players are getting antsy after seven hours of play. The most common question to Media Row: "Do you know how many are left?"
Head counts and big stacks will be updated during the dinner break which is at 7 pm.
The field is on a 10 minute break, returns for a few minutes of play and then can hit the dinner reservations at the top of the hour.
Event 15: What's on your iPod?
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
Hill, Bui & Aguilera (l-r)
After hearing endless stories of how the short stacks double to 20k, why pocket jacks never win and that the Blogger's curse is in full effect ("Right after you took my picture, I was crippled!"). It's time to reach into the bag of tricks and play, What's on your iPod?
Name-Place-Music Choice
Rick Stockfield (Patterson, NY): Beck
Taylor Shpur (Witherbee, NY): Killswitch Engage
Geddes Cooper (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) Wyclef
Yonas Debesai (Albany, NY): TEGK (R&B)
Greg Davis (Virginia Beach, VA):Band of Horses
Tony Hill (Syracuse, NY): Clapton
Christian Aguilera (Hicksville, NY): Taio Cruz
Alex Caperonis (Stanford, CT): Bob Sinclar
Dao Bui (Washinton, D.C.) One Republic
All credit goes to Blogger Bradley Utz for his direction and inspiration.
Level 10 (800/1600/200 ante) winding down
Hill, Bui & Aguilera (l-r)Name-Place-Music Choice
Rick Stockfield (Patterson, NY): Beck
Taylor Shpur (Witherbee, NY): Killswitch Engage
Geddes Cooper (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) Wyclef
Yonas Debesai (Albany, NY): TEGK (R&B)
Greg Davis (Virginia Beach, VA):Band of Horses
Tony Hill (Syracuse, NY): Clapton
Christian Aguilera (Hicksville, NY): Taio Cruz
Alex Caperonis (Stanford, CT): Bob Sinclar
Dao Bui (Washinton, D.C.) One Republic
All credit goes to Blogger Bradley Utz for his direction and inspiration.
Level 10 (800/1600/200 ante) winding down
Event 15: Chip Stacking
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
Bock is Back
After cashing in the Event 1 Deep Stack, Gregory Bock (Unionville, NJ) is building an impressive tower. "I'm not getting a lot pocket pairs," he says with 157k at the color up break. "I'm turning jack-ten and ace-king into straights and flushes."
Bock was up to close to 200k, but lost 25k to Paul "Aces" Goray (Baltimore, Md) who's had pocket aces three times during the last level. "Pretty good, right?" he says with a smile.
Goray was down to 9k, but has doubled twice with the pocket rockets and is now at 49k.
Level 9 (500/1k/100 ante) is underway as all the green 25 chips are off the table.
Bock is BackBock was up to close to 200k, but lost 25k to Paul "Aces" Goray (Baltimore, Md) who's had pocket aces three times during the last level. "Pretty good, right?" he says with a smile.
Goray was down to 9k, but has doubled twice with the pocket rockets and is now at 49k.
Level 9 (500/1k/100 ante) is underway as all the green 25 chips are off the table.
Event 15: Payouts!
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
The final numbers are in! 501 players entered this event generating total buy-ins of $250,500. The final 54 players will get paid as follows:
Place Payout
1 $69,226
2 $36,477
3 $18,831
4 $16,401
5 $13,971
6 $11,541
7 $9,112
8 $6,682
9 $4,860
10-12 $3,159
13-15 $2,308
16-18 $1,579
19-27 $1,264
28-36 $1,021
37-45 $850
46-54 $729
The final numbers are in! 501 players entered this event generating total buy-ins of $250,500. The final 54 players will get paid as follows:
Place Payout
1 $69,226
2 $36,477
3 $18,831
4 $16,401
5 $13,971
6 $11,541
7 $9,112
8 $6,682
9 $4,860
10-12 $3,159
13-15 $2,308
16-18 $1,579
19-27 $1,264
28-36 $1,021
37-45 $850
46-54 $729
EVENT 14: $260+$40 SENIORS NLH
Borgata Spring Poker Open 2010
Event 14: $260 + $40 SENIORS No Limit Hold'em
April 18 - 19
Entries: 243 Total Buy-In: $63,180
FINAL RESULTS:
1. JAMES BOYD (MARTINSBURG, WV): $18,385
2. DONALD BROWN (WESTBURY, NY): $10,418
3. WERNER MULLER (HAZLET, NJ): $5,730
4. ADAM VARRENTI (WESTCHESTER, PA): $4,289
5. KENNETH ROBERTS (MAYS LANDING, NJ): $3,677
6. EDWARD JONES (KENNESAW, GA): $3,064
7. RATILAL PATEL (NEW HYDE PARK, NY): $2,451
8. JOSEPH MACHATE (BELMAR, NJ): $1,839
9. JOSEPH BAJEK (YARDVILLE, NJ): $1,226
10. STEVEN WAMPLER (ELLICOTT CITY, MD): $796
11. EDWARD NEWMAN (BRICK, NJ): $796
12. PETER LAMETTA (BRIELLE, NJ): $796
13. KENNETH DIEHL (YORK, PA): $674
14. LEONARD CRAIG DISALVO (GLENDALE, AZ): $674
15. KONSTANTI EHLERT (EDISON, NJ): $674
16. ROBERT INFANZON (DOYLESTOWN, PA): $552
17. ANDREW CONTI (SECAUCUS, NJ): $552
18. JOSEPH GERGUS (ORWIGSBURG, PA): $552
19. MIKAIL VAINSTEIN (STATEN ISLAND, NY): $460
20. RALPH RUSSUM (CRUMPTON, MD): $460
21. BERNARD DIGREGORIO (PHILADELPHIA, PA): $460
22. WAINWRIGHT GARY (WALL TWP, NJ): $460
23. JOSEPH WEBB (FRACKVILLE, PA): $460
24. HARRY WHITE (HUGHESVILLE, PA): $460
25. ROGER VANDRIESEN (WHITING, NJ): $460
26. ANTHONY KIETRYS (HAWLEY, PA): $460
27. MORRIS HUSARSKY (BROOKLYN, NY): $460
Event 14: $260 + $40 SENIORS No Limit Hold'em
April 18 - 19
Entries: 243 Total Buy-In: $63,180
FINAL RESULTS:
1. JAMES BOYD (MARTINSBURG, WV): $18,385
2. DONALD BROWN (WESTBURY, NY): $10,418
3. WERNER MULLER (HAZLET, NJ): $5,730
4. ADAM VARRENTI (WESTCHESTER, PA): $4,289
5. KENNETH ROBERTS (MAYS LANDING, NJ): $3,677
6. EDWARD JONES (KENNESAW, GA): $3,064
7. RATILAL PATEL (NEW HYDE PARK, NY): $2,451
8. JOSEPH MACHATE (BELMAR, NJ): $1,839
9. JOSEPH BAJEK (YARDVILLE, NJ): $1,226
10. STEVEN WAMPLER (ELLICOTT CITY, MD): $796
11. EDWARD NEWMAN (BRICK, NJ): $796
12. PETER LAMETTA (BRIELLE, NJ): $796
13. KENNETH DIEHL (YORK, PA): $674
14. LEONARD CRAIG DISALVO (GLENDALE, AZ): $674
15. KONSTANTI EHLERT (EDISON, NJ): $674
16. ROBERT INFANZON (DOYLESTOWN, PA): $552
17. ANDREW CONTI (SECAUCUS, NJ): $552
18. JOSEPH GERGUS (ORWIGSBURG, PA): $552
19. MIKAIL VAINSTEIN (STATEN ISLAND, NY): $460
20. RALPH RUSSUM (CRUMPTON, MD): $460
21. BERNARD DIGREGORIO (PHILADELPHIA, PA): $460
22. WAINWRIGHT GARY (WALL TWP, NJ): $460
23. JOSEPH WEBB (FRACKVILLE, PA): $460
24. HARRY WHITE (HUGHESVILLE, PA): $460
25. ROGER VANDRIESEN (WHITING, NJ): $460
26. ANTHONY KIETRYS (HAWLEY, PA): $460
27. MORRIS HUSARSKY (BROOKLYN, NY): $460
Event 15: Father & Son Poker
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
Fathers and Sons do lots of activities together. Little League sports, fishing, hunting, camping...but here at Borgata, today is Father & Son poker day. WSOP bracelet holder Jason Young and his father Scott both entered today's Deep stack event. Despite the 'random' way they assign seats, both ended up at the same table today. (I'll let you figure out which is which.)
They've been in action for almost 5 hours already and both are still hanging on.
Scott and Jason Young
Fathers and Sons do lots of activities together. Little League sports, fishing, hunting, camping...but here at Borgata, today is Father & Son poker day. WSOP bracelet holder Jason Young and his father Scott both entered today's Deep stack event. Despite the 'random' way they assign seats, both ended up at the same table today. (I'll let you figure out which is which.)
They've been in action for almost 5 hours already and both are still hanging on.
Scott and Jason YoungEvent 14: Seniors Champion - James Boyd
$260 + $40 Seniors NL
Once the blinds went up the Seniors had little choice but to get their chips in the middle. It was over quickly and here's how they finished.
James Boyd - 1st place - $18,385
Donald Brown - 2nd -place - $10,418
Werner Muller - 3rd place - $5,730
Adam Varrenti, Jr - 4th place - $4,289
Kenneth Roberts - 5th place - $3,677
Edward 'Mitch' Jones - 6th place - $3,064
Once the blinds went up the Seniors had little choice but to get their chips in the middle. It was over quickly and here's how they finished.
James Boyd - 1st place - $18,385
Donald Brown - 2nd -place - $10,418
Werner Muller - 3rd place - $5,730
Adam Varrenti, Jr - 4th place - $4,289
Kenneth Roberts - 5th place - $3,677
Edward 'Mitch' Jones - 6th place - $3,064Event 15: Quads Giveth....
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
Yaser's Yo-Yo Day
...and quads taketh away. Yaser Al-Keliddar (Baltimore, MD) has K♦ K♥ and gets an "e-hell" of a flop when it comes down K♠ K♣ 3♠.
Al-Keliddar slow plays it too perfection, checking the river and getting his opponent to shove 17k. "I beat him into the pot," he says, as he takes his stack to 50k.
A few levels later Al-Keliddar is the victim of quads on a board of A 9 9 3 9. Lisa VanLandingham (Nashville, TN) bets 6k on the river and Al-Keliddar sees that pair of aces is no good to VanLandingham's J 9.
"I've played horribly," Al-Keliddar says, looking down at 18k. "But I'm determined to double-up."
VanLandingham has a good track record at Borgata, especially in Omaha, (Winter Open, 4th PLO) and is now at 35k. Omaha
Level 8 (400/800/75 ante) continues.
Yaser's Yo-Yo Day...and quads taketh away. Yaser Al-Keliddar (Baltimore, MD) has K♦ K♥ and gets an "e-hell" of a flop when it comes down K♠ K♣ 3♠.
Al-Keliddar slow plays it too perfection, checking the river and getting his opponent to shove 17k. "I beat him into the pot," he says, as he takes his stack to 50k.
A few levels later Al-Keliddar is the victim of quads on a board of A 9 9 3 9. Lisa VanLandingham (Nashville, TN) bets 6k on the river and Al-Keliddar sees that pair of aces is no good to VanLandingham's J 9.
"I've played horribly," Al-Keliddar says, looking down at 18k. "But I'm determined to double-up."
VanLandingham has a good track record at Borgata, especially in Omaha, (Winter Open, 4th PLO) and is now at 35k. Omaha
Level 8 (400/800/75 ante) continues.
Event 14: 7th place - Patel
$260 + $40 Seniors NL
On a flop of 8 7 2, Ratilal Patel moved all in from the small blind and Adam Varrenti called all-in, showing 87 suited for two pair. Ratilal held AT off for Ace-high with two overs. The last two came 5 A but it was not enough. Adam doubled up and Ratilal was left with only 24k.
A few hands later Ratilal put his last 22k in from the cutoff and both blinds called. They checked the board of 9 8 4 3 6 until the river when Mitch Jones moved in and James Boyd folded. Ratilal held A6 suited for a pair of 6s, but Mitch held 98 for two pair to take the pot.
Ratilal Patel (New Hyde Park, NY) finished in 7th place, earning $2,451.
Ratilal Patel - 7th place
That was the last hand of the level. Blinds are now 10k/20k with 400 antes.
On a flop of 8 7 2, Ratilal Patel moved all in from the small blind and Adam Varrenti called all-in, showing 87 suited for two pair. Ratilal held AT off for Ace-high with two overs. The last two came 5 A but it was not enough. Adam doubled up and Ratilal was left with only 24k.
A few hands later Ratilal put his last 22k in from the cutoff and both blinds called. They checked the board of 9 8 4 3 6 until the river when Mitch Jones moved in and James Boyd folded. Ratilal held A6 suited for a pair of 6s, but Mitch held 98 for two pair to take the pot.
Ratilal Patel (New Hyde Park, NY) finished in 7th place, earning $2,451.
Ratilal Patel - 7th placeThat was the last hand of the level. Blinds are now 10k/20k with 400 antes.
Event 14: 8th place - Machate
$260 + $40 Seniors NL
Mitch Jones moved all-in from the hijack, then Joseph Machate moved all-in from the cutoff. Everyone else opted out. Mitch held AK suited and was in bad shape against Joseph's pocket Kings. Then the board came Q T 6 9 J giving Mitch the Broadway straight and the pot.
Joseph Machate finished in 8th place, earning $1,839.
Joseph Machate - 8th place
Mitch Jones moved all-in from the hijack, then Joseph Machate moved all-in from the cutoff. Everyone else opted out. Mitch held AK suited and was in bad shape against Joseph's pocket Kings. Then the board came Q T 6 9 J giving Mitch the Broadway straight and the pot.
Joseph Machate finished in 8th place, earning $1,839.
Joseph Machate - 8th placeEvent 15: Fortune 500
$500 + $60 NL Deep Stack
Approximately 500 players are in the field, as tournament officials verify the numbers with the cage.
Notables: (Spring Open Results & Bio Info)
Marcin Sobczak (Champion, $450 NL)
Chris Lindh (2nd, 1K)
Gregory Bock (3rd, $560 Deep Stack)
Nancy McLaughlin (6th, Ladies Event)
"Action" Bob Hwang (6th, 1K)
Al Riccobono (7th, 1k)
Tuan Gbehan (10th, $700 NL)
Jim McLaughlin (Nancy's husband)
Mike "Little Man" Sica (2 cashes)
Jane Gold (Mother of 2006 Main Event Champ, Jamie Gold)
Bradley Utz (Blogger extraordinaire)
Al "Jedi" Nepomnyaschiy
James "Suits" Salters
Sheree Bykofsky
Josh Brikis
Howard Wolper
Level 6 (200/400/50 ante) continues.
Approximately 500 players are in the field, as tournament officials verify the numbers with the cage.
Notables: (Spring Open Results & Bio Info)
Marcin Sobczak (Champion, $450 NL)
Chris Lindh (2nd, 1K)
Gregory Bock (3rd, $560 Deep Stack)
Nancy McLaughlin (6th, Ladies Event)
"Action" Bob Hwang (6th, 1K)
Al Riccobono (7th, 1k)
Tuan Gbehan (10th, $700 NL)
Jim McLaughlin (Nancy's husband)
Mike "Little Man" Sica (2 cashes)
Jane Gold (Mother of 2006 Main Event Champ, Jamie Gold)
Bradley Utz (Blogger extraordinaire)
Al "Jedi" Nepomnyaschiy
James "Suits" Salters
Sheree Bykofsky
Josh Brikis
Howard Wolper
Level 6 (200/400/50 ante) continues.
Event 14: 10th - Wampler; 9th - Bajek
$260 + $40 Seniors NL
Two more players busted out in rapid succession.
Steven Wampler finished in 10th place, earning $796.
Steven Wampler - 10th place
Joseph Bajek finished in 9th place, earning $1,226.
Joseph Bajek - 9th place
They came to the end of a level and took off for 15 minutes. Here are some rough chip counts:
Player - Chips
James Boyd - 805k
Donald Brown - 606k
Kenneth Roberts - 460k
Ratilal Patel - 154k
Werner Muller - 150k
Adam Varrenti, Jr - 90k
Mitch Jones - 85k
Joseph Machate - 74k
Two more players busted out in rapid succession.
Steven Wampler finished in 10th place, earning $796.
Steven Wampler - 10th placeJoseph Bajek finished in 9th place, earning $1,226.
Joseph Bajek - 9th placeThey came to the end of a level and took off for 15 minutes. Here are some rough chip counts:
Player - Chips
James Boyd - 805k
Donald Brown - 606k
Kenneth Roberts - 460k
Ratilal Patel - 154k
Werner Muller - 150k
Adam Varrenti, Jr - 90k
Mitch Jones - 85k
Joseph Machate - 74k
Event 13: 11th place - Newman
$260 + $40 Seniors NL
Edward Newman (Brick, NJ) busted out in 11th place.
Edward Newman - 11th place
The final ten players have drawn for seats and moved to a single table. Here's the new lineup:
Seat Player
1 Mitch Jones
2 Joseph Machate
3 James Boyd
4 Kenneth Roberts
5 Joseph Bajek
6 Steven Wampler
7 Adam Varrenti, Jr
8 Werner Muller
9 Ratilal Patel
19 Donald Brown
James Boyd is now the big stack with about 800k. Donald Brown is second with about 520k.
Edward Newman (Brick, NJ) busted out in 11th place.
Edward Newman - 11th placeThe final ten players have drawn for seats and moved to a single table. Here's the new lineup:
Seat Player
1 Mitch Jones
2 Joseph Machate
3 James Boyd
4 Kenneth Roberts
5 Joseph Bajek
6 Steven Wampler
7 Adam Varrenti, Jr
8 Werner Muller
9 Ratilal Patel
19 Donald Brown
James Boyd is now the big stack with about 800k. Donald Brown is second with about 520k.
Event 14: Wampler Doubles
$260 + $40 Seniors NL
Werner Muller opened 36k and Steven Wampler called. The flop came 8 7 5 and Steve checked. Werner bet 60k and Steve moved all-in for 42k more. Werner called, showing two red nines. Steven was trailing with Q7 (pair of 7s). The last two rolled out K 7 and Steve made trips on the river to double up.
Werner Muller opened 36k and Steven Wampler called. The flop came 8 7 5 and Steve checked. Werner bet 60k and Steve moved all-in for 42k more. Werner called, showing two red nines. Steven was trailing with Q7 (pair of 7s). The last two rolled out K 7 and Steve made trips on the river to double up.
Event 14: 13th - Diehl; 12th - Lametta
$260 + $40 Seniors NL
Peter Lametta got all in with AQ, Ken Diehl (York, PA) got all in with AJ, and Edward Newman had both of them covered with more chips and smother with pocket Kings. The board ran dry and two players were eliminated on the same hand.
Peter Lametta started the hand with more chips, so he finished 12th, earning $796. Ken Diehl finished 13th, earning $674.
Peter Lametta - 12th place
Kenneth Diehl - 13th place
Peter Lametta got all in with AQ, Ken Diehl (York, PA) got all in with AJ, and Edward Newman had both of them covered with more chips and smother with pocket Kings. The board ran dry and two players were eliminated on the same hand.
Peter Lametta started the hand with more chips, so he finished 12th, earning $796. Ken Diehl finished 13th, earning $674.
Peter Lametta - 12th place
Kenneth Diehl - 13th placeEvent 14: 14th place - Disalvo
$260 + $40 Seniors NL
Play resumed after the break with level 18, blinds 5k/10k and 1k antes.
Ratilal Patel opened for 21k, Peter Lametta moved all in from the small blind, then Ken Diehl put his last 22k in from the big blind. Ratilal opted out and Peter showed pocket Tens. He was ahead of Ken's A suited, but the board brought A J 9 8 2 giving Ken two pair and the triple-up.
Mitch Jones opened for 35k from the hijack, Werner Muller moved all-in from the cutoff and Craig Disalvo then moved all-in from the small blind. Mitch thought about it, then open-mucked his pocket Tens. Werner held AJ offsuit and Craig was out in front with pocket Queens.
The flop came A Q 8 giving Craig a set of Queens and extending his lead. Turn was a Ten, which would have given Mitch a useless set of Tens, then the river delivered a King, giving Werner the Broadway straight and busting Craig.
Leonard Craig Disalvo - 14th place
Craig headed for the door, without picking up his payout (14th) slip. Then he came back, picked up his bag and his Redbull, and headed back out the door, again ignoring the floorperson and not picking up his payout slip. Nevertheless, he finished 14th and the Borgata will be holding his $674 should he ever return.
Play resumed after the break with level 18, blinds 5k/10k and 1k antes.
Ratilal Patel opened for 21k, Peter Lametta moved all in from the small blind, then Ken Diehl put his last 22k in from the big blind. Ratilal opted out and Peter showed pocket Tens. He was ahead of Ken's A suited, but the board brought A J 9 8 2 giving Ken two pair and the triple-up.
Mitch Jones opened for 35k from the hijack, Werner Muller moved all-in from the cutoff and Craig Disalvo then moved all-in from the small blind. Mitch thought about it, then open-mucked his pocket Tens. Werner held AJ offsuit and Craig was out in front with pocket Queens.
The flop came A Q 8 giving Craig a set of Queens and extending his lead. Turn was a Ten, which would have given Mitch a useless set of Tens, then the river delivered a King, giving Werner the Broadway straight and busting Craig.
Leonard Craig Disalvo - 14th placeCraig headed for the door, without picking up his payout (14th) slip. Then he came back, picked up his bag and his Redbull, and headed back out the door, again ignoring the floorperson and not picking up his payout slip. Nevertheless, he finished 14th and the Borgata will be holding his $674 should he ever return.
Event 14: Break Time!
$260 + $40 Seniors NL
The 14 remaining Seniors made it to the end of level 17 without further fireworks. They're taking ten while the staff colors up the 500 chips.
The 14 remaining Seniors made it to the end of level 17 without further fireworks. They're taking ten while the staff colors up the 500 chips.
Event 14: 17th - 15th places
$260 + $40 Seniors NL
Play continued into level 17, blinds 4k/8k with 500 antes.
The guys are wasting no time getting their chips in the middle. When I got back to the table, three more had hit the rail.
Andrew Conti (Secaucus, NJ) finished in 17th place, good for $552.
Andrew Conti
Robert Infanzon (Doylestown, PA) busted out in 16th place, also earning $552.
Robert Infanzon
Konstanti Ehlert (Edison, NJ) made the fist money just, finishing 15th for $674.
Kon Ehlert
Play continued into level 17, blinds 4k/8k with 500 antes.
The guys are wasting no time getting their chips in the middle. When I got back to the table, three more had hit the rail.
Andrew Conti (Secaucus, NJ) finished in 17th place, good for $552.
Andrew ContiRobert Infanzon (Doylestown, PA) busted out in 16th place, also earning $552.
Robert InfanzonKonstanti Ehlert (Edison, NJ) made the fist money just, finishing 15th for $674.
Kon EhlertEvent 14: 18th place - Gergus
$260 + $40 Seniors NL
Joseph Gergus - 18th place
On the first hand of play, Joseph Gergus moved all-in, then Werner Muller moved in over the top. Everyone else dove for cover and Joseph tabled AQ off. Werner tabled pocket Aces and was way ahead. The board came J 5 3 Q 8 and Werner took the pot.
Joseph Gergus took 18th place and $552.
On the other table, Edward Newman got all-in, then Donald Brown moved in over the top. Edward's AJ suited was racing against Donald's pocket 7s. The board came A K J 9 T and Edward doubled up with two pair.
Joseph Gergus - 18th placeOn the first hand of play, Joseph Gergus moved all-in, then Werner Muller moved in over the top. Everyone else dove for cover and Joseph tabled AQ off. Werner tabled pocket Aces and was way ahead. The board came J 5 3 Q 8 and Werner took the pot.
Joseph Gergus took 18th place and $552.
On the other table, Edward Newman got all-in, then Donald Brown moved in over the top. Edward's AJ suited was racing against Donald's pocket 7s. The board came A K J 9 T and Edward doubled up with two pair.
Event 15: Cards in the Air
$500 + $60 DEEP STACK NL
Cards are in the air here today in the Poker Room at Borgata. Many players are standing in line to register. New entries will be taken through the first two levels.
Many of the same faces we have seen playing over the previous week are back today to give it another shot.
Players began with 25,000 chips and level last 40 minutes.
Level 1: Blinds 25/50.
Cards are in the air here today in the Poker Room at Borgata. Many players are standing in line to register. New entries will be taken through the first two levels.
Many of the same faces we have seen playing over the previous week are back today to give it another shot.
Players began with 25,000 chips and level last 40 minutes.
Level 1: Blinds 25/50.
MONDAY, APRIL 19
TODAY'S EVENTS
11AM: Event 15 - $500 + $60 DEEP STACK No Limit Hold'em
11AM: Event 15 - $500 + $60 DEEP STACK No Limit Hold'em
- 25,000 in starting chips
- 40 minute Levels
- 2-day event
3PM: Event 41 - $200 + $30 SURVIVOR CASH No Limit Hold'em
- 10,000 in starting chips
- 20 minute Levels
- Approximately one (1) in every ten (10) players will win $2,000 CASH
- 1-day event
7PM: Event 42 - $150 + $30 No Limit Hold'em
- 10,000 in starting chips
- 20 minute Levels
- 1-day event
Registration for all events in Poker Room
EVENT 13: $215+$35 LADIES NLH
Borgata Spring Poker Open 2010
Event 13: $215 + $35 LADIES No Limit Hold'em
April 18
Entries: 167 Total Buy-In: $35,905
FINAL RESULTS:
1. GRAZYNAT OLSZEWSKI (JACKSON HTS, NY): $10,727
2. JENNIFER KEYS (NORRISTOWN, PA): $5,921
3. DIANNA SOPALA (FAIR LAWN, NJ): $3,309
4. MARCIA KUNTZ (TAKOMA PARK M, MD): $2,438
5. GAIANE PETROSSIAN (BROOKLYN, NY): $2,090
6. NANCY MCLAUGHLIN (BROOMALL, PA): $1,741
7. THEODORA TALLON (FREDERICK, PA): $1,394
8. MARGARET MINNICK (LOCUST VALLEY, NY): $1,045
9. STEPHANIE HUBBARD (HAZLET, NJ): $784
10. FARAH FATH (NEW YORK, NY): $679
11. ANNA ANTIMONY (RIVER VALE, NJ): $679
12. SHERRY GOLDSTEIN (VALLEY STREAM, NY): $679
13. NATALYA RYABCHIKOVA (WAYNE, NJ): $592
14. JANET CILLO (LONG VALLEY, NJ): $592
15. BRIDGETT HIGGS (WHITE PLAINS, MD): $592
16. ELIZABETH KRAKOWSKI (ELLINGTON, CT): $522
17. JAIME ECKL (BAYVILLE, NY): $522
18. VICTORIA VOLYNSKY (MASSAPEQUA PK, NY): $522
Event 13: $215 + $35 LADIES No Limit Hold'em
April 18
Entries: 167 Total Buy-In: $35,905
FINAL RESULTS:
1. GRAZYNAT OLSZEWSKI (JACKSON HTS, NY): $10,727
2. JENNIFER KEYS (NORRISTOWN, PA): $5,921
3. DIANNA SOPALA (FAIR LAWN, NJ): $3,309
4. MARCIA KUNTZ (TAKOMA PARK M, MD): $2,438
5. GAIANE PETROSSIAN (BROOKLYN, NY): $2,090
6. NANCY MCLAUGHLIN (BROOMALL, PA): $1,741
7. THEODORA TALLON (FREDERICK, PA): $1,394
8. MARGARET MINNICK (LOCUST VALLEY, NY): $1,045
9. STEPHANIE HUBBARD (HAZLET, NJ): $784
10. FARAH FATH (NEW YORK, NY): $679
11. ANNA ANTIMONY (RIVER VALE, NJ): $679
12. SHERRY GOLDSTEIN (VALLEY STREAM, NY): $679
13. NATALYA RYABCHIKOVA (WAYNE, NJ): $592
14. JANET CILLO (LONG VALLEY, NJ): $592
15. BRIDGETT HIGGS (WHITE PLAINS, MD): $592
16. ELIZABETH KRAKOWSKI (ELLINGTON, CT): $522
17. JAIME ECKL (BAYVILLE, NY): $522
18. VICTORIA VOLYNSKY (MASSAPEQUA PK, NY): $522
EVENT 12: $500+$50 SURVIVOR
Borgata Spring Poker Open 2010
Event 12: $500 + $50 Survivor Cash NLH
April 17
Entries: 210 Total Buy-In: $105,000
FINAL RESULTS:
1. DAVID KING (BROOKLYN, NY): $5000 Cash
2. BRET PAINTER (MACEDONIA, OH): $5000 Cash
3. PATRICK GIBBONS (PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA): $5000 Cash
4. ROBERT TOFT (YARDLEY, PA): $5000 Cash
5. ANDREW KNEE (MOUNT SINAI, NY): $5000 Cash
6. ANDRES PADA (CRESSKILL, NJ): $5000 Cash
7. MICHAEL SCOTTI (BROAD CHANNEL, NY): $5000 Cash
8. ATTILIO BITONDO (GREAT NECK, NY): $5000 Cash
9. LEANNE ROSENBLATT (BRIDGEWATER, NJ): $5000 Cash
10. ABUL MOBORROD (VENTNOR CITY, NJ): $5000 Cash
11. STEPHEN SILVERMAN (MILLWOOD, NY): $5000 Cash
12. FRANK CONTI (STATEN ISLAND, NY): $5000 Cash
13. MIRSAD KOVACI (ALLENTOWN, PA): $5000 Cash
14. STEVEN FREIFELD (NEW YORK, NY): $5000 Cash
15. SCOTT STRUBEL (FORDS, NJ): $5000 Cash
16. BENJAMIN LAVES (SOMERSET, NJ): $5000 Cash
17. THOMAS MORGENSTERN (CROSSWICKS, NJ): $5000 Cash
18. HANS TAYLOR (MILTON, NY): $5000 Cash
19. FLORENTINO DELEON JR (JOPPA, MD): $5000 Cash
20. JAMES BELOFSKI (PINE BUSH, NY): $5000 Cash
21. HISHAM ATARI (ASHBURN, VA): $1850 Cash
Event 12: $500 + $50 Survivor Cash NLH
April 17
Entries: 210 Total Buy-In: $105,000
FINAL RESULTS:
1. DAVID KING (BROOKLYN, NY): $5000 Cash
2. BRET PAINTER (MACEDONIA, OH): $5000 Cash
3. PATRICK GIBBONS (PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA): $5000 Cash
4. ROBERT TOFT (YARDLEY, PA): $5000 Cash
5. ANDREW KNEE (MOUNT SINAI, NY): $5000 Cash
6. ANDRES PADA (CRESSKILL, NJ): $5000 Cash
7. MICHAEL SCOTTI (BROAD CHANNEL, NY): $5000 Cash
8. ATTILIO BITONDO (GREAT NECK, NY): $5000 Cash
9. LEANNE ROSENBLATT (BRIDGEWATER, NJ): $5000 Cash
10. ABUL MOBORROD (VENTNOR CITY, NJ): $5000 Cash
11. STEPHEN SILVERMAN (MILLWOOD, NY): $5000 Cash
12. FRANK CONTI (STATEN ISLAND, NY): $5000 Cash
13. MIRSAD KOVACI (ALLENTOWN, PA): $5000 Cash
14. STEVEN FREIFELD (NEW YORK, NY): $5000 Cash
15. SCOTT STRUBEL (FORDS, NJ): $5000 Cash
16. BENJAMIN LAVES (SOMERSET, NJ): $5000 Cash
17. THOMAS MORGENSTERN (CROSSWICKS, NJ): $5000 Cash
18. HANS TAYLOR (MILTON, NY): $5000 Cash
19. FLORENTINO DELEON JR (JOPPA, MD): $5000 Cash
20. JAMES BELOFSKI (PINE BUSH, NY): $5000 Cash
21. HISHAM ATARI (ASHBURN, VA): $1850 Cash
EVENT 11: $1000+$90 NLH
Borgata Spring Poker Open 2010
Event 11: $1000 + $90 No Limit Hold'em
April 17 - 18
Entries: 206 Total Buy-In: $206,000
FINAL RESULTS
1. ROBERT DEPPE (LIMA, OH): $59,946
2. CHRISTOPHER LINDH (GOSHEN, NY): $33,969
3. ELI JOHN ADLER (NEW YORK, NY): $18,683
4. JOSEPH SIMMONS (PHILADELPHIA, PA): $13,987
5. WILLIAM LOONSTYN (PHILADELPHIA, PA): $11,989
6. ROBERT HWANG (BARNEGAT, NJ): $9,991
7. ALBERT RICCOBONO (OSSINING, NY): $7,992
8. BERNARD COLLINS (BAYVILLE, NJ): $5,994
9. PHILLIP PHAN (COLLINGDALE, PA): $3,996
10. NICHOLAS GERMANOS (YORKTOWN, VA): $2,598
11. J ZAGORITES (CHELMSFORD, MA): $2,598
12. WILLIAM DOLAN (PHILADELPHIA, PA): $2,598
13. BRETT RHODE (HORSHAM, PA): $2,198
14. MICHAEL DENTALE (BROOKLYN, NY): $2,198
15. MICHAEL PIZZARELLA (WORCESTER, MA): $2,198
16. JESSE YAGINUMA (SILVER SPRING, MD): $1,798
17. STEPHEN REYNOLDS (TOMS RIVER, NJ): $1,798
18. THOMAS POLLINA (LONG BEACH, NY): $1,798
19. LEE KIRSCH (COLD SPG HBR, NY): $1,499
20. SAMUEL ELIACIN (GARDEN CITY, NY): $1,499
21. MICHAEL DIMOLFETTO (STATEN ISLAND, NY): $1,499
22. JEFFREY BENSHETLER (PHILADELPHIA, PA): $1,499
23. TIMOTHY BORKOWSKI (PT PLEASANT, NJ): $1,499
24. NORMAN RODRIGUEZ (KISSIMMEE, FL): $1,499
25. SCOTT MACDONALD (GUILFORD, CT): $1,499
26. MICHAEL PERLIN (JACKSON HTS, NY): $1,499
27. ANDREW KLOC (NAUGATUCK, CT): $1,499
Event 11: $1000 + $90 No Limit Hold'em
April 17 - 18
Entries: 206 Total Buy-In: $206,000
FINAL RESULTS
1. ROBERT DEPPE (LIMA, OH): $59,946
2. CHRISTOPHER LINDH (GOSHEN, NY): $33,969
3. ELI JOHN ADLER (NEW YORK, NY): $18,683
4. JOSEPH SIMMONS (PHILADELPHIA, PA): $13,987
5. WILLIAM LOONSTYN (PHILADELPHIA, PA): $11,989
6. ROBERT HWANG (BARNEGAT, NJ): $9,991
7. ALBERT RICCOBONO (OSSINING, NY): $7,992
8. BERNARD COLLINS (BAYVILLE, NJ): $5,994
9. PHILLIP PHAN (COLLINGDALE, PA): $3,996
10. NICHOLAS GERMANOS (YORKTOWN, VA): $2,598
11. J ZAGORITES (CHELMSFORD, MA): $2,598
12. WILLIAM DOLAN (PHILADELPHIA, PA): $2,598
13. BRETT RHODE (HORSHAM, PA): $2,198
14. MICHAEL DENTALE (BROOKLYN, NY): $2,198
15. MICHAEL PIZZARELLA (WORCESTER, MA): $2,198
16. JESSE YAGINUMA (SILVER SPRING, MD): $1,798
17. STEPHEN REYNOLDS (TOMS RIVER, NJ): $1,798
18. THOMAS POLLINA (LONG BEACH, NY): $1,798
19. LEE KIRSCH (COLD SPG HBR, NY): $1,499
20. SAMUEL ELIACIN (GARDEN CITY, NY): $1,499
21. MICHAEL DIMOLFETTO (STATEN ISLAND, NY): $1,499
22. JEFFREY BENSHETLER (PHILADELPHIA, PA): $1,499
23. TIMOTHY BORKOWSKI (PT PLEASANT, NJ): $1,499
24. NORMAN RODRIGUEZ (KISSIMMEE, FL): $1,499
25. SCOTT MACDONALD (GUILFORD, CT): $1,499
26. MICHAEL PERLIN (JACKSON HTS, NY): $1,499
27. ANDREW KLOC (NAUGATUCK, CT): $1,499
Ladies Champion: Olszewski
It doesn't take long in heads-up play for Grace Olszewski (Jackson Heights, NY) to win the Ladies championship over Jenn Keys. Olszewski snap calls Keys all-in shove from the big blind.
Keys: Q♣ 10♦
Olszewski A♥ J♠
Flop: 9♥ Q♣ 5♠ (Keys pair of queens)
Turn: 7♦
River A♣
Olszewski's rivered pair of aces take the title and the $10,727 first prize. "It's something I didn't expect," she says after her first tournament win, "It was my day and it came out great."
Event 14
$260 + $40 Seniors NL
Patel Setting the Pace
Because of all the action in The Signature Room, the Seniors took a back seat and the bubble broke without much fan fare. The Seniors action in the Poker Room was fast and furious as they played down to 18 players by 12:30 am.
Here's a look at the chip counts as Ratilal Patel (New Hyde Park, NY) leads the way into Day 2. Play resumes noon Tuesday as they play for the $18,385 first prize.
Place-Name-Chip Count
1. Ratilal Patel 249,000
2. Kenneth Roberts 243,000
3. Donald Brown 240,000
4. Mitch Jones 236,000
5. James Boyd 225,500
6. Joseph Basket 191,500
7. Steven Wampler 155,500
8. Werner Muller 137,500
9. Joseph Machagte 129,000
10. Peter Lametta 102,000
11. Ron Ehlert 95,500
12. Adam Varrenti, Jr. 86,500
13. Ken Diehl 83,500
14. Joseph Gergus 72,000
15. Rob Infanzon 61,500
16. Andrew Conti 54,000
17. Ed Newman 49,500
18. Craig DiSalvo 23,500
Patel Setting the PaceBecause of all the action in The Signature Room, the Seniors took a back seat and the bubble broke without much fan fare. The Seniors action in the Poker Room was fast and furious as they played down to 18 players by 12:30 am.
Here's a look at the chip counts as Ratilal Patel (New Hyde Park, NY) leads the way into Day 2. Play resumes noon Tuesday as they play for the $18,385 first prize.
Place-Name-Chip Count
1. Ratilal Patel 249,000
2. Kenneth Roberts 243,000
3. Donald Brown 240,000
4. Mitch Jones 236,000
5. James Boyd 225,500
6. Joseph Basket 191,500
7. Steven Wampler 155,500
8. Werner Muller 137,500
9. Joseph Machagte 129,000
10. Peter Lametta 102,000
11. Ron Ehlert 95,500
12. Adam Varrenti, Jr. 86,500
13. Ken Diehl 83,500
14. Joseph Gergus 72,000
15. Rob Infanzon 61,500
16. Andrew Conti 54,000
17. Ed Newman 49,500
18. Craig DiSalvo 23,500
Ladies 3rd: Sopala
Dianna Sopala (Fair Lawn, NJ) is all in with A♣ Q♥ against the J♥ J♣ of Grace Olszewski. The Poland native flops a full house and Sopala's out in third place, good for $3,309.
Olszewski has more than a 3-1 chip lead over Jenn Keys as they begin heads up play.
Olszewski has more than a 3-1 chip lead over Jenn Keys as they begin heads up play.
Ladies 4th: Kuntz
Marcia Kuntz (Takoma Park, MD) shoves from the button with A♦ 2♣ and is called by the J♥ J♣ of Jenn Keys. Keys flops a jack and rivers quads to eliminate Kuntz, who takes home $2,438.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Ladies 5th: Petrossian
Grace Olszewski limped utg, Jennifer Keys completed the small blind, and Guyana Petrossian checked her option. The flop came A 9 4 and they checked around. Turn was an 8 and Jennifer checked. Guyana bet 40k. After some thought, Grace called. After some more thought, Jennifer also called. River was another 4. Jennifer checked, Guyana bet 45k, Grace raised to 100k straight, Jennifer mucked, Guyana announced she was all-in and Grace insta-called. Guyana held 54 for trip 4s, but Grace held pocket Aces (slow-played to perfection) for Aces-full.
Guyana finished 5th earning $2,090.
Guyana finished 5th earning $2,090.
Ladies 6th: McLaughlin
Nancy McLaughlin (Broomall, PA) got her last chips in pre-flop holding AJ and ran into Grace Olszewski's pocket Jacks. The board came 9 2 2 T 8 and Grace took the pot with her Jacks-up.
Nancy took 6th place and $1,741.
Nancy took 6th place and $1,741.
Ladies 7th:Tallon
Terry Tallon (Boyertown, PA) put her last 16k all-in, which was exactly equal to the big blind. Nancy McLaughlin called from the small blind and Jennifer Keys checked her option. They checked down the board of K K 8 2 3. Terry showed AJ for Ace-high. Nancy showed 52 for a pair of ducks to take the pot. Terry Tallon finished in 7th place earning $1,394.
Ladies 8th: Minnick
Margaret Minnick (Manhattan, NY) open shoves for 76k and Nancy McLaughlin makes the call. Minnick has J 9 vs McLaughlin's AK and the board runs clean. Minnick picks up $,1045 for 8th place
Ladies 9th: Hubbard
Stephanie Hubbard (Hazlet, NJ) raises preflop 40k with 8♣ 8♠ and Jenn Keys calls. On a flop of 4 2 5, Keys leads out for 100k and puts Hubbard all in. Hubbard calls and Keys shows 4♥ 6♥ for a pair of 4s and a gut shot straight draw. The turn is an ace, but a 3 on the river gives Keys the straight.
Hubbard is out in 9th place, good for $784.
Hubbard is out in 9th place, good for $784.
Ladies Final Table
Seat-Name-Chip Count
1. Jennifer Keys 346k
2. Guyana Petrossian 135k
3. Terry Tallon 28k
4. Grace Olszewski 408k
5. Dianna Sopala 175k
6. Marcia Kuntz 270k
7. Margaret Minnick 110k
8. Nancy McLaughlin 100k
9. Stephanie Hubbard 112k
1. Jennifer Keys 346k
2. Guyana Petrossian 135k
3. Terry Tallon 28k
4. Grace Olszewski 408k
5. Dianna Sopala 175k
6. Marcia Kuntz 270k
7. Margaret Minnick 110k
8. Nancy McLaughlin 100k
9. Stephanie Hubbard 112k
Ladies 10th: Fath
After Anna Antimony is knocked out in 11th place, the remaining players are poised to redraw for the final table, but there's still action on table 2. Farah Fath (Culver City, CA) shoves 102k all in on a board of 7♦ 6♥ 7♥.
Jenn Keys tanks and folds, but Marcia Kuntz makes the call, tables 7 10 (trip 7s) vs Fath's 5 6 (two pairs). Kuntz hits a boat on the river and Fath hits the rail in 10th place, earning $679.
Jenn Keys tanks and folds, but Marcia Kuntz makes the call, tables 7 10 (trip 7s) vs Fath's 5 6 (two pairs). Kuntz hits a boat on the river and Fath hits the rail in 10th place, earning $679.
Ladies 11th: Antimony
Anna Antimony (River Vale, NJ) pocket 5s run into the pocket aces of Grace Olszewski and is out in 11th place. Antimony takes home $679, while Olszewski adds nearly 100k to her chip count.
Ladies 12th: Goldstein
Sherry Goldstein (Valley Stream, NY) is on the rail when her AJ is dominated by Dianna Sopala's AK. The board runs clean and Goldstein takes home $679. Sopala adds 60k to her stack.
Ladies 13th: Ryabchikova
Natalya Ryabchikova (Wayne, NJ) shoves with two red fours, but can't overcome the two red eights of Guywana Petrossian. Ryabchikova earns $592.
Event 13: Two More Ladies Out the Door
$215 + $35 Ladies NL
Play resumed with Level 17, 5k/10k blinds and 1k antes.
Bridgett Higgs
Bridgett Higgs (White Plains, MD) moved in for 37k. Farah Fath called from the big blind, showing QT of diamonds. Bridgett held Q5 of hearts. The board came Q T 7 Q 8 giving Farah Queens-full and the pot. Bridgett got 15th place and $92.
Janet Cilla
Janet Cilla (Long Valley, NJ) got her last chips in and called by seat 2. Janet's AK was racing against pocket 8s. The board came Q 6 2 5 8 and Janet was busted. She finished 14th for $592.
13 Ladies remain. Average stack is ~128k.
Play resumed with Level 17, 5k/10k blinds and 1k antes.
Bridgett HiggsBridgett Higgs (White Plains, MD) moved in for 37k. Farah Fath called from the big blind, showing QT of diamonds. Bridgett held Q5 of hearts. The board came Q T 7 Q 8 giving Farah Queens-full and the pot. Bridgett got 15th place and $92.
Janet CillaJanet Cilla (Long Valley, NJ) got her last chips in and called by seat 2. Janet's AK was racing against pocket 8s. The board came Q 6 2 5 8 and Janet was busted. She finished 14th for $592.
13 Ladies remain. Average stack is ~128k.
All in the Family
Jim & Nancy McLaughlinThey didn't have a last longer bet, but Jim and Nancy McLaughlin (Broomall, PA) both expected to go deep in their respective tournaments. The couple's been married 46 years, but Nancy's the only one cashing Sunday as she's one of the remaining 15 players in the Ladies Event.
"She's the only one who's made a final table at one of these," says Jim, referring to any major series of poker events. "And she never lets me forget it."
Jim's day ends in the Seniors event when his flopped flush doesn't hold.
McLaughlin: 3♠ 5♠
Opponent: A♦ Q♠
Flop: K♠ J♠ 10♠ (Opp. flops a straight & an open ended straight flush draw)
Turn: 7♥
River 9♠
Any spade would give McLaughlin's opponent the flush, but adding insult to injury, the river brings a straight flush.
Jim's now rooting on his wife, while planning ahead for Monday's Deep Stack to try and get that elusive final table.
45 players remain in the Seniors event as Level 12 (1k/2k/300 ante) continues.
Event 13: Keys to Success
$215 + $35 Ladies NL
Elizabeth Krakowski (Ellington, CT) is out in 16th place when her pocket 8s can't catch the pocket 9s of Jennifer Keys.
Keys opens for 22k, Krakowski shoves all in for more than 100k and Keys tanks. After the clock for the level runs out and most of the players leave The Signature Room, Keys makes the call and sees that she's in good shape.
Krakowski picks up a straight draw on the turn, but doesn't connect and after a close count Krakowski's eliminated, earning $522.
Keys doubles to more than 225k as the ladies are on a 20 minute break.
Elizabeth Krakowski (Ellington, CT) is out in 16th place when her pocket 8s can't catch the pocket 9s of Jennifer Keys.
Keys opens for 22k, Krakowski shoves all in for more than 100k and Keys tanks. After the clock for the level runs out and most of the players leave The Signature Room, Keys makes the call and sees that she's in good shape.
Krakowski picks up a straight draw on the turn, but doesn't connect and after a close count Krakowski's eliminated, earning $522.
Keys doubles to more than 225k as the ladies are on a 20 minute break.
Event 13: First Payouts
$215 + $35 Ladies NL
As soon as they got back to business after the redraw, Victoria Volynsky (Massapequat Park, NY) was busted in 18th place ($522).
On the other table, Margaret Minnick opened for 22k and Elizabeth Krakowski (Ellington, CT) in the big blind moved all-in for another 29,500. Margaret called, showing pocket 6s and was racing against AK off. The board came Q 4 3 5 7 -- all diamonds -- and Margaret was holding the King of diamonds to make the better flush. Unfortunately Margaret did NOT have the 6 of diamonds, which would have given her a straight-flush. Elizabeth doubled up.
Jaime Eckl
Jaime Eckl moved all in for 42k from the hijack and Farah Fath (New York) asked for the count, then called. Jennifer Keys (button) also called. The flop came A K T and both players checked the side pot. Turn was a 2 and Farah checked. Jennifer moved all in. Farah called all-in for 38,600, showing pocket Jacks. She was ahead of Jaime's pocket 8s, but trailing Jennifer's A8 suited (pair of Aces). Then the river card fell -- a 2-outer Jack! Farah made a set to take a huge pot, busting Jaime in 17th place ($522). Farah was up to about 140k. Jennifer was left with about 80k.
Farah Fath
Farah Fath is a soap opera actress. She has portrayed Gigi Morasco on the ABC Daytime soap opera One Life to Live since Fall 2007, and is most notable for playing Mimi Lockhart from 1999 to 2007 on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives.
As soon as they got back to business after the redraw, Victoria Volynsky (Massapequat Park, NY) was busted in 18th place ($522).
On the other table, Margaret Minnick opened for 22k and Elizabeth Krakowski (Ellington, CT) in the big blind moved all-in for another 29,500. Margaret called, showing pocket 6s and was racing against AK off. The board came Q 4 3 5 7 -- all diamonds -- and Margaret was holding the King of diamonds to make the better flush. Unfortunately Margaret did NOT have the 6 of diamonds, which would have given her a straight-flush. Elizabeth doubled up.
Jaime EcklJaime Eckl moved all in for 42k from the hijack and Farah Fath (New York) asked for the count, then called. Jennifer Keys (button) also called. The flop came A K T and both players checked the side pot. Turn was a 2 and Farah checked. Jennifer moved all in. Farah called all-in for 38,600, showing pocket Jacks. She was ahead of Jaime's pocket 8s, but trailing Jennifer's A8 suited (pair of Aces). Then the river card fell -- a 2-outer Jack! Farah made a set to take a huge pot, busting Jaime in 17th place ($522). Farah was up to about 140k. Jennifer was left with about 80k.
Farah FathFarah Fath is a soap opera actress. She has portrayed Gigi Morasco on the ABC Daytime soap opera One Life to Live since Fall 2007, and is most notable for playing Mimi Lockhart from 1999 to 2007 on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives.
Event 13: In the Money
$215 + $35 Ladies NL
The short-stack was all-in with pocket Tens against Dianna Sopala's AQ of diamonds. The flop came K K Q giving Dianna the lead with a pair of Queens and by the river Dianna had made a flush. The short-stack hit the rail in 19th place, picking up the collection on her way out.
The final 18 are all in the money and are now redrawing and moving to the final two tables.
The short-stack was all-in with pocket Tens against Dianna Sopala's AQ of diamonds. The flop came K K Q giving Dianna the lead with a pair of Queens and by the river Dianna had made a flush. The short-stack hit the rail in 19th place, picking up the collection on her way out.
The final 18 are all in the money and are now redrawing and moving to the final two tables.
Event 14: Aces Hold
$260 + $40 Seniors NL
One of the biggest gripes you'll hear from amateur poker players is that their aces "never win." Just don't tell that to Tom Avila (Philadelphia, PA) who's AA holds against JJ and AK to knock out two players.
"Look at that, they do work," he says, while stacking 70k in chips.
After the haul, the floor breaks Avila's table and the field is down to less than 50 players.
One of the biggest gripes you'll hear from amateur poker players is that their aces "never win." Just don't tell that to Tom Avila (Philadelphia, PA) who's AA holds against JJ and AK to knock out two players.
"Look at that, they do work," he says, while stacking 70k in chips.
After the haul, the floor breaks Avila's table and the field is down to less than 50 players.
Event 13: Bubble Time
$215 + $35 Ladies NL
With 20 players remaining, Jaime Eckl (Locust Valley, NY) was the short-stack. She moved all-in from the big blind. The player on her left made the call, showing QT. She was dominated by Jaime's AQ. The board came A 6 2 3 2 and Jaime doubled up.
On the next hand, Jaime again moved all in, this time from the small blind. The big blind called all-in with her now short-stack, showing 98 off. Jaime had pocket Queens. The Ladies were good for the Lady and Jaime took the pot, sending her opponent home in 20th place.
With 19 players remaining, it is bubble-time and they are playing hand-for-hand. The ladies opted to take up a collection, $10 each, to give to the bubble-girl.
Level 15 ended and play continued into Level 16, blinds 4k/8k witih 500 antes.
With 20 players remaining, Jaime Eckl (Locust Valley, NY) was the short-stack. She moved all-in from the big blind. The player on her left made the call, showing QT. She was dominated by Jaime's AQ. The board came A 6 2 3 2 and Jaime doubled up.
On the next hand, Jaime again moved all in, this time from the small blind. The big blind called all-in with her now short-stack, showing 98 off. Jaime had pocket Queens. The Ladies were good for the Lady and Jaime took the pot, sending her opponent home in 20th place.
With 19 players remaining, it is bubble-time and they are playing hand-for-hand. The ladies opted to take up a collection, $10 each, to give to the bubble-girl.
Level 15 ended and play continued into Level 16, blinds 4k/8k witih 500 antes.
Event 11: Championship Video Clip
$1,000 + $90 (NL)
Bobby Deppe (Lima, OH) tells the Borgata Poker Blog how he ended up with all the chips and Spring Open Trophy.
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