Event #11 - H.O.S.E
Buy-In: $1,000 + $90
Ming "Joy" Reslock rolled her eyes as she saw her husband coming towards her carrying two racks of tournament chips. Her vebal slight was in jest as she welcomed Chris to join her on Table 2.
With married couples seated at the same table and only 24 players remaining, the price of poker is going up.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
LIVING IN PARADISE
EVENT #9
6-MAX CHAMPION
Maurice Paradis - $39,299
2nd, Josh Brikis - $22,269
6-MAX CHAMPION
Maurice Paradis - $39,299Only 5 hands are played heads-up when Maurice Paradis is in paradise with the 6-max championship.
"It feels great," says Maurice Paradis, who beats Josh Brikis (Monroeville, PA) for the title.
On the final hand, Brikis raises with (6-3) and Paradis calls with (A 10). The flop is [10 10 6] and the action is underway. Brikis bets 120k, Paradis raises to 300k, Paradis shoves all-in and sees the bad news.
Paradis' set of tens holds and Brikis has another runner-up finish, after finishing second in the same event at the World Series of Poker. "I took control of the tournament early and did that most of the way," says Brikis, who earns $22,269, "I took a hit five-handed when my jacks ran into queens. I built it back up, but couldn't get it done.
This was Paradis' first 6-max tournament, live or on-line and was able to adjust his game easily.
"I played under the gun like I was in mid-position, it wasn't that tough."
"It feels great," says Maurice Paradis, who beats Josh Brikis (Monroeville, PA) for the title.
On the final hand, Brikis raises with (6-3) and Paradis calls with (A 10). The flop is [10 10 6] and the action is underway. Brikis bets 120k, Paradis raises to 300k, Paradis shoves all-in and sees the bad news.
Paradis' set of tens holds and Brikis has another runner-up finish, after finishing second in the same event at the World Series of Poker. "I took control of the tournament early and did that most of the way," says Brikis, who earns $22,269, "I took a hit five-handed when my jacks ran into queens. I built it back up, but couldn't get it done.
This was Paradis' first 6-max tournament, live or on-line and was able to adjust his game easily.
"I played under the gun like I was in mid-position, it wasn't that tough."
2nd, Josh Brikis - $22,269EVENT #11 - H.O.S.E
Chips are starting to fly in the Mixed Game Event as we've broken down to 4 tables.
The chatter continues with friends and well-accomplished players dominating only one end of Table 4.
Here's how it stacks up:
Seat 5 - Chris Reslock
Seat 6 - Dave Fox
Seat 7 - Kimberly Bye
Seat 8 - Mike Leah
Bo Toft maintains the chip lead at Table #3 by scooping pots and reading the crossword puzzle...whatever works?
28 players remaining
Level #10: Limit Hold Em'
Blinds @ 800/1,500
Limits @ 1,500/3,000
The chatter continues with friends and well-accomplished players dominating only one end of Table 4.
Here's how it stacks up:
Seat 5 - Chris Reslock
Seat 6 - Dave Fox
Seat 7 - Kimberly Bye
Seat 8 - Mike Leah
Bo Toft maintains the chip lead at Table #3 by scooping pots and reading the crossword puzzle...whatever works?
28 players remaining
Level #10: Limit Hold Em'
Blinds @ 800/1,500
Limits @ 1,500/3,000
LIMIT CHAMP - WHITELEY
REACHING NEW LIMITS - EVENT # 10
Limit Champion, Norman Whiteley - $13,690
After eliminating the third and fourth place finishers, Norman Whiteley (Newark, DE) closes the deal by beating Al Riccobono (Ossining, NY) heads-up to win the Limit Championship.
On the final hand, the players are even in chips as Riccobono holds (Q 3) against Whiteley's (7 9 of hearts). The flop is [Q 7 2] with one heart, and all the money's in. Riccobono's in good shape with top pair against middle pair, but running hearts gives Whiteley the flush and the title.
"I'm dissappointed," says Riccobono who earns $7,556 for second place, "the trophy meant a lot to me. The money comes and goes, but the glory is what we all play for."
"I'm thrilled," says Whiteley who specializies in limit tournaments. "You can avoid the train wrecks in limit and get to play more poker (than in NL)."
Whiteley's title follows his 8th place finish at Brogata in the Summer Open stud event.
2nd, Al Riccobono - $7,556
Limit Champion, Norman Whiteley - $13,690After eliminating the third and fourth place finishers, Norman Whiteley (Newark, DE) closes the deal by beating Al Riccobono (Ossining, NY) heads-up to win the Limit Championship.
On the final hand, the players are even in chips as Riccobono holds (Q 3) against Whiteley's (7 9 of hearts). The flop is [Q 7 2] with one heart, and all the money's in. Riccobono's in good shape with top pair against middle pair, but running hearts gives Whiteley the flush and the title.
"I'm dissappointed," says Riccobono who earns $7,556 for second place, "the trophy meant a lot to me. The money comes and goes, but the glory is what we all play for."
"I'm thrilled," says Whiteley who specializies in limit tournaments. "You can avoid the train wrecks in limit and get to play more poker (than in NL)."
Whiteley's title follows his 8th place finish at Brogata in the Summer Open stud event.
2nd, Al Riccobono - $7,556EVENT # 10 (LIMIT) - NGUYEN, 3RD
3rd, Hung Nguyen -$4,222Hung Nguyen (Hillsborough, NJ) doesn't go wire to wire on day 2 of the limit tournament and finishes third in the 127 man field.
Nguyen goes out when his (5 6) loses to Norman Whiteley (Newark, DE) and his (5 8) when both players make a straight on a board of [3 4 K] [6] [7], but Whiteley's 8 makes a higher straight for the knockout.
"I played solid, aggressive," says Nguyen who began the day as the chip leader and collects $4,222 for third place.
Whiteley is heads up with Al Riccobono (Ossining, NY) and is even in chips.
Nguyen goes out when his (5 6) loses to Norman Whiteley (Newark, DE) and his (5 8) when both players make a straight on a board of [3 4 K] [6] [7], but Whiteley's 8 makes a higher straight for the knockout.
"I played solid, aggressive," says Nguyen who began the day as the chip leader and collects $4,222 for third place.
Whiteley is heads up with Al Riccobono (Ossining, NY) and is even in chips.
EVENT #9 - NL HOLD EM' (6-MAX)
Danny Mui - 3rd place
"I'm a New York rounder, I just come here to get my tournament fix," said cash-game player Danny Mui.
The New York City native records his 3rd final table here at The Borgata and takes home $12,248 for his efforts in Event #9.
"I'm a New York rounder, I just come here to get my tournament fix," said cash-game player Danny Mui.
The New York City native records his 3rd final table here at The Borgata and takes home $12,248 for his efforts in Event #9.
EVENT # 10 (LIMIT) - BARBIERI, 4TH
4th, Al Barbieri - $3,111After picking up chips with a 5th place knock out, Al Barbieri (Long Beach, CA) sees his day end in back to back hands to Norman Whiteley (Newark, DE).
The final blow is Whiteley's (A 7) vs. (J 6) when an ace flops. The previous hand Whiteley did some serious damage with pocket aces.
Barbieri earns $3,111 as play moves on three-handed.
The final blow is Whiteley's (A 7) vs. (J 6) when an ace flops. The previous hand Whiteley did some serious damage with pocket aces.
Barbieri earns $3,111 as play moves on three-handed.
EVENT #9 - NL HOLD EM' (6-MAX)
Kevin Murray - 4th place
Kevin Murray's day ended when he open-shoved K10 from the small blind into the big blind of Josh Brikis holding AQ. The talented player said, "The structure was great, they me let me play deep-stack poker."
"The last hand was pretty standard, a shove is the right play there," said Justin as left with $9,169 in prize money. A special thanks to all Justin's railbirds for following the
Borgata Poker Blog.
Kevin Murray's day ended when he open-shoved K10 from the small blind into the big blind of Josh Brikis holding AQ. The talented player said, "The structure was great, they me let me play deep-stack poker."
"The last hand was pretty standard, a shove is the right play there," said Justin as left with $9,169 in prize money. A special thanks to all Justin's railbirds for following the
Borgata Poker Blog.
EVENT # 10 (LIMIT) - NICHOLS, 5TH
5th, Brian Nichols - $2,667Brian Nichols (Egg Harbor Twp, NJ) gets it in good against Al Barbieri (Long Beach, CA), but is rundown on the turn. Nichols (AK) vs. Barbieri (AQ) is over when Barbieri hits a queen on the turn.
Nichols collects $2,667 for 5th place.
Limits are now 20k/40k.
Nichols collects $2,667 for 5th place.
Limits are now 20k/40k.
EVENT #11 - H.O.S.E.
All players have returned from a 1-hour dinner break.
Peter Damato (Cherry Hill, NJ) has emerged as the unofficial chipleader since raking numerous pots during the stud rounds of Event #11. The local cash game player sits with 33k on
Table 2.
Bruce Yamron (Naples, FL) resides in the "Sunshine State", but enjoys spending his summers by the Jersey Shore. With over 30k in chips, his summer vacation could prove to be a very lucrative one. His daughter, Courtney, works for Pokerstars and would be proud of the way Dad has played today.
Local pros and poker veterans Mike Leah, David Rosenau, Dean Schultz, Dave Fox and Brent Keller are still alive in this field. Look for one of these rounders to emerge as play continues into the evening.
36 players remaining
Blinds @ 300/1,000/200a
Limits @ 1,000/2,000
Peter Damato (Cherry Hill, NJ) has emerged as the unofficial chipleader since raking numerous pots during the stud rounds of Event #11. The local cash game player sits with 33k on
Table 2.
Bruce Yamron (Naples, FL) resides in the "Sunshine State", but enjoys spending his summers by the Jersey Shore. With over 30k in chips, his summer vacation could prove to be a very lucrative one. His daughter, Courtney, works for Pokerstars and would be proud of the way Dad has played today.
Local pros and poker veterans Mike Leah, David Rosenau, Dean Schultz, Dave Fox and Brent Keller are still alive in this field. Look for one of these rounders to emerge as play continues into the evening.
36 players remaining
Blinds @ 300/1,000/200a
Limits @ 1,000/2,000
EVENT #9 (6-MAX) - WICKER, 5TH
5th, Jeffrey Wicker - $7,859It's been a long two days of 6-max play and after nearly 20 hours of play, Jeffrey Wicker (Bristol, PA) busts out in 5th place.
Wicker loses a coin flip to Kevin Murray (Olney, PA) when his (A Q) doesn't catch-up (10 10).
"I like this better than a full game," says Wicker, who collects $7,859. "You have to pick your spots and know which guys you can trap.
Blinds are (15k/30k/3k ante).
Wicker loses a coin flip to Kevin Murray (Olney, PA) when his (A Q) doesn't catch-up (10 10).
"I like this better than a full game," says Wicker, who collects $7,859. "You have to pick your spots and know which guys you can trap.
Blinds are (15k/30k/3k ante).
EVENT # 10 (LIMIT) - RUTTER, 7TH
7th, Steve Rutter (Sinking Spring, PA) - $1,778Steve Rutter's aces are no good. His dwindling stack of 24k is in the middle against Norman Whiteley (Newark, DE) and is (K9).
The flop brings a king, and then BOOM, king on the river to send Rutter home in 7th place.
Whiteley's a familiar face at final tables, finishing 8th at the Summer Open stud event.
EVENT # 10 (LIMIT) - LUNENFELD, 8TH
8th, Marc Lunenfeld - $1,334Marc Lunenfeld (Virginia Beach, VA) began the day second in chips, but can't hold the advantage as Brian Nichols (Egg Harbor Twp, NJ) sends him to the rail in 8th place.
Nichols holds (AA) vs. (A Q). Lunenfeld hits a queen on the flop, but doesn't make up the ground and heads to the cashier to collect $1,334.
EVENT #9 (6-MAX) - JONES, 6TH
6th, David Jones - $6,550David Jones is on the rail thanks to the (10 10) of Maurice Paradis (Jewett, CT).
Jones raises preflop with (J 9), Paradis calls.
The flop is [9 8 8], Jones leads out, Paradise shoves, putting Jones all-in for his last 400k.
Level 20 (10k/20k/3k ante) continues.
Jones raises preflop with (J 9), Paradis calls.
The flop is [9 8 8], Jones leads out, Paradise shoves, putting Jones all-in for his last 400k.
Level 20 (10k/20k/3k ante) continues.
EVENT #12 - KATHY LIEBERT DOUBLES UP
Kathy Liebert was down a few thousand from her starting stack when she ran herself into a nice double up.She had one caller on her MP raise and they saw a Tc 3S 2c flop. When the action was complete, they both had their chips in the middle with Liebert being covered by her opponent. Kathy flipped up pocket Aces versus the flush draw Qc Jc. She faded all the bad guy outs and doubled her stack to 11,000.
This is Liebert's first event during the 2009 Borgata Poker Open.
A FRONTRUNNER EMERGES
Event #12 - NL Hold Em'
Buy-in: $350 + $50
Alex Caperonis (Suffern, NY) has chipped up all day long to become the unofficial chipleader. After 5 hours of play, local pro, Joey "The B" Brooks, is still the favorite as he moves closer to the 100k chip mark. With 280 players remaining and a lot of poker left, this tournament is still up for grabs.
Buy-in: $350 + $50
Alex Caperonis (Suffern, NY) has chipped up all day long to become the unofficial chipleader. After 5 hours of play, local pro, Joey "The B" Brooks, is still the favorite as he moves closer to the 100k chip mark. With 280 players remaining and a lot of poker left, this tournament is still up for grabs.
EVENT #12 BY THE NUMBERS
The official numbers are in for the Event #12 $350 + $50 No Limit Hold'em. 483 registristred to play in the 1pm tournament for a prizepool of $169,050 and first place taking home $48,382. Last 45 players will make the money.
Event #13 $350 + $50 No Limit Hold'em
Entrants: 483
Prizepool: $169,050
First Place: $48,382
1st - $48,382
2nd - $26,203
3rd - $13,524
4th - $11,834
5th - $10,143
6th - $8,453
7th - $6,762
8th - $5,072
9th - $3,382
10th to 12th - $2,198
13th to 15th - $1,606
16th to 18th - $1,166
19th to 27th - $930
28th to 36th - $710
37th to 45th - $625
Event #13 $350 + $50 No Limit Hold'em
Entrants: 483
Prizepool: $169,050
First Place: $48,382
1st - $48,382
2nd - $26,203
3rd - $13,524
4th - $11,834
5th - $10,143
6th - $8,453
7th - $6,762
8th - $5,072
9th - $3,382
10th to 12th - $2,198
13th to 15th - $1,606
16th to 18th - $1,166
19th to 27th - $930
28th to 36th - $710
37th to 45th - $625
NICOLE ROWE SPEAKS OUT
If you have been following the blog since our coverage of the 2009 Poker Open has started, you would have read about Nicole Rowe and her second place finish in the Ladies Event #7. The significance wouldn't be that it was her second, second place finish in a Borgata Ladies event in 3 years, nor would it be that Nicole is facing a bout with breast cancer. Although it should be. Instead, the emphasis was on the fact that a guy played and outlasted her. Until now.
I sat down with Nicole and asked her about her experience. "You know, I really didn't notice that a man was playing until about half way through the tournament. There was a commotion at one of the other tables involving some women having a heated argument over a hand or something. Once we all looked up and asked questions what was going on, everyone made light of the fact that a man was playing."
Men playing in a ladies event is not new. Jose Conseco and Phil Gordan had played in the ladies event at the Commerce Casino in 2007 as a humorous attempt at some publicity. There have also been men that have played in the WSOP ladies event as well as sort of a joke. It certainly isn't new.
The issue this time around was that the "man" was doing well. He had acquired a massive chip stack mid way through and didn't seem to be letting up. With just about 7 tables left Nicole was moved to his table. "I had a nice stack myself and made a move with J's against a player who shoved on me. I made the call pre and she had Q's to which I never caught up. That left me with $15k in chips and being on fumes," said Rowe. "A few hands later I had open shoved with AK and Korotki made the call with a much lesser hand." She doubled up and continued on in the tournament with a healthy stack.
Everyone knows how this panned out and Nicole wanted to set the record straight. "I heard a lot of rumblings from some of the women about how they thought that Borgata should have taken a stance on not letting him play."
From both a legal and regulatory standpoint, NJ Casinos (which includes Borgata) must allow anyone who is over the age of 21 the opportunity to participate in all events. As such, when the "man" insisted upon gaining entry into the tournament, Borgata had no option but to allow him to participate. (FYI, the “law” referenced above is the federal anti-discrimination laws. Regulatory guidelines require NJ Casinos to permit anyone over 21 to enter into any such gaming event offered.)
Thus, from a legal standpoint, there is nothing any casino can do about preventing anyone playing in a "special tournament". Poker rooms count on the sensibilities of players to respect who and what the tournament is put together for. Unfortunately these days, it's more about what is legal than what is right.
"I couldn't be more happy with the Borgata, and I am proud to call them my home. I started my official live career here and will always play any events they put on over any other casino." Rowe was stoic in her response. "I really need to thank the Borgata for their graciousness, their generosity, and their support. What I will be going through is going to be much easier knowing the friends and what I would call family now, that I have earned at the Borgata."
We here on media row, and the entire Borgata staff, as well as many of the players wish her all the best and offer our support as she begins her battle against breast cancer.
I sat down with Nicole and asked her about her experience. "You know, I really didn't notice that a man was playing until about half way through the tournament. There was a commotion at one of the other tables involving some women having a heated argument over a hand or something. Once we all looked up and asked questions what was going on, everyone made light of the fact that a man was playing."
Men playing in a ladies event is not new. Jose Conseco and Phil Gordan had played in the ladies event at the Commerce Casino in 2007 as a humorous attempt at some publicity. There have also been men that have played in the WSOP ladies event as well as sort of a joke. It certainly isn't new.
The issue this time around was that the "man" was doing well. He had acquired a massive chip stack mid way through and didn't seem to be letting up. With just about 7 tables left Nicole was moved to his table. "I had a nice stack myself and made a move with J's against a player who shoved on me. I made the call pre and she had Q's to which I never caught up. That left me with $15k in chips and being on fumes," said Rowe. "A few hands later I had open shoved with AK and Korotki made the call with a much lesser hand." She doubled up and continued on in the tournament with a healthy stack.
Everyone knows how this panned out and Nicole wanted to set the record straight. "I heard a lot of rumblings from some of the women about how they thought that Borgata should have taken a stance on not letting him play."
From both a legal and regulatory standpoint, NJ Casinos (which includes Borgata) must allow anyone who is over the age of 21 the opportunity to participate in all events. As such, when the "man" insisted upon gaining entry into the tournament, Borgata had no option but to allow him to participate. (FYI, the “law” referenced above is the federal anti-discrimination laws. Regulatory guidelines require NJ Casinos to permit anyone over 21 to enter into any such gaming event offered.)
Thus, from a legal standpoint, there is nothing any casino can do about preventing anyone playing in a "special tournament". Poker rooms count on the sensibilities of players to respect who and what the tournament is put together for. Unfortunately these days, it's more about what is legal than what is right.
"I couldn't be more happy with the Borgata, and I am proud to call them my home. I started my official live career here and will always play any events they put on over any other casino." Rowe was stoic in her response. "I really need to thank the Borgata for their graciousness, their generosity, and their support. What I will be going through is going to be much easier knowing the friends and what I would call family now, that I have earned at the Borgata."
We here on media row, and the entire Borgata staff, as well as many of the players wish her all the best and offer our support as she begins her battle against breast cancer.
EVENT #9 - NL HOLD EM (6-MAX)
Josh Brikis lost a chunk of his stack when his opponent hit runner, runner to make a flush. Josh flopped middle pair on a K/7/4 board and made a tough call on the turn when his opponent open-shoved with only a flush draw. The river spade hurt Brikis, but he remains the favorite in this short-handed event.
The young and talented Jeff Wicker is still alive in this event, as he's made back to back Borgata 6-handed Final Tables.
6 players still remaining...
The young and talented Jeff Wicker is still alive in this event, as he's made back to back Borgata 6-handed Final Tables.
6 players still remaining...
EVENT #9 (6-MAX) - QUIGLEY III, 7TH
7th, Robert Quigley III - $5,240It doesn't take long for the first elimination at the 6-max final table. Robert Quigley III (Pittsburgh, PA) pushes his last 42k with (K 8) and is up against Josh Brikis (3 3).
It's an interesting flop [K 8 3], Quigley flops two pairs, but trails Brikis' set. The turn and river are no help and Quigley's out in 7th place, and says his 6-handed on-line experience was a big help, "a lot of the players here didn't understand the concept of playing short handed, playing on-line was a huge benefit."
The biggest difference between a short table and a full ring for Quigley is being aggressive. "I was able to pick up a lot of blinds and antes by being aggressive pre-flop," he says, "I didn't have to play a lot of small ball.
Dannny Mui, the other short stack at the table, gets a rare quadruple-up when his pocket aces hold and he goes from 48k to 260k.
Level 19 (8k/16k/2k) continues with Brikis leading the way with nearly 1 million chips.
It's an interesting flop [K 8 3], Quigley flops two pairs, but trails Brikis' set. The turn and river are no help and Quigley's out in 7th place, and says his 6-handed on-line experience was a big help, "a lot of the players here didn't understand the concept of playing short handed, playing on-line was a huge benefit."
The biggest difference between a short table and a full ring for Quigley is being aggressive. "I was able to pick up a lot of blinds and antes by being aggressive pre-flop," he says, "I didn't have to play a lot of small ball.
Dannny Mui, the other short stack at the table, gets a rare quadruple-up when his pocket aces hold and he goes from 48k to 260k.
Level 19 (8k/16k/2k) continues with Brikis leading the way with nearly 1 million chips.
FINAL TABLE, EVENT #9 (6-MAX)
8th, Bob Depasquale - $3,930Bob Depasquale's (Randolph, NJ) elimination in 8th place ($3,930) sets the 6-max final table. Chip leader Josh Brikis (Monroeville, PA) successfully lobbies to have final table 7 handed instead of two tables, one with only three players.
Here's a look at the Sensational Seven:
Seat
1. Danny Mui (New York, NY)
3. David Jones (York, PA)
4. Maurice Paradis (Jewett, CT)
5. Jeffrey Wicker (Bristol, PA)
6. Robert Quigley III (Pittsburgh, PA)
8. Kevin Murray (Olney, MD)
10. Josh Brikis (Monroeville, PA)
Brikis is closing in on 1 million chips. Quigley & Mui are the short stacks.
Level 18 (6k/12k/2k) continues.
FINAL TABLE - EVENT #10 (LIMIT)
Final TableThe elimination of Michael Segre (Cherry Hill, NJ) sets the Limit final table.
Seat
1. John Whitworth (Myrtle Beach, SC)
2. Al Barbieri (Long Beach, CA)
3. Hung Nguyen (Hillsborough, NJ)
4. Steve Rutter (Sinking Spring, PA)
5. Dennis Capriglione (Atlantic City, NJ)
6. Al Riccobono (Ossining, NY)
7. Marc Lunenfeld (Virginia Beach, VA)
8. Norman Whiteley (Newark, DE)
9. Brian Nichols (Egg Harbor Twp., NJ)
10. Paul Allen (Charles Town, WV)
EVENT #11 - H.O.S.E
Joseph Astorina (Brooklyn, NY) considers Omaha Hi/Lo his best game, but is playing them all well today. He scooped a pot from Matt Glantz to take his stack to 25K. The mixed-game tournament player has honed his skills online, but says he feels "real comfortable" in today's field.
Lance Mesler (Linden, NJ) is a self-proclaimed 7-card stud cash game player who has been around Atlantic City cardrooms for a long time. He's avoided the table talk and friendly banter from Will "The Thrill" on Table 1 and taken his stack to 28k.
All 6 tables just broke with only 48 players remaining.
Lance Mesler (Linden, NJ) is a self-proclaimed 7-card stud cash game player who has been around Atlantic City cardrooms for a long time. He's avoided the table talk and friendly banter from Will "The Thrill" on Table 1 and taken his stack to 28k.
All 6 tables just broke with only 48 players remaining.
EVENT #10 ELIMINATIONS (LIMIT)
18 Douglas Young (Hamilton, OH) $667
17 Melanie Faye (Guilford, CT) $667
16 Marc Fishman (West Field, NJ) $667
15 Brian Dobrosky (Wyomissing, PA) $756
14 Jean-Philippe Piquette (Quebec, Canada) $756
13 Derke Nicholas (Avondale, PA) $756
12 Uldarico Marcelo (Baltimore, MD) $867
11 Michael Segre (Cherry Hill, NJ) $867
17 Melanie Faye (Guilford, CT) $667
16 Marc Fishman (West Field, NJ) $667
15 Brian Dobrosky (Wyomissing, PA) $756
14 Jean-Philippe Piquette (Quebec, Canada) $756
13 Derke Nicholas (Avondale, PA) $756
12 Uldarico Marcelo (Baltimore, MD) $867
11 Michael Segre (Cherry Hill, NJ) $867
BACK TO THE FELT
Player photos from Event #11 - H.O.S.E.
The mixed game action continues as all players have
returned from a 15-minute break.
56 players remaining
Blinds @ 300/500
Limits @ 500/1,000
The mixed game action continues as all players have
returned from a 15-minute break.
56 players remaining
Blinds @ 300/500
Limits @ 500/1,000
SIT N GO MADNESS
Didn't get here in time to enter any of the days tournaments? Busted out early in one and have nothing else to do? Still looking for action?
The Borgata is hosting daily SNG's. From $120 to $1k sng's all throughout the day and they run when they are filled.
Last night was an epic match. A $220 SNG that had over $10 million in lifetime earnings at one table.
Will Failla, Jason Young, Eric Siegel, RJ McClaughlin, Matt Isles, Ryan Eriquezzo and Rick Ferse, along with two other acquaintences all played. The tournament ended when Jason Young bubbled to yet another sick hand and Eric and Rick chopped the prize pool.
The action is happening here, so get down and make your own history!
The Borgata is hosting daily SNG's. From $120 to $1k sng's all throughout the day and they run when they are filled.
Last night was an epic match. A $220 SNG that had over $10 million in lifetime earnings at one table.
Will Failla, Jason Young, Eric Siegel, RJ McClaughlin, Matt Isles, Ryan Eriquezzo and Rick Ferse, along with two other acquaintences all played. The tournament ended when Jason Young bubbled to yet another sick hand and Eric and Rick chopped the prize pool.
The action is happening here, so get down and make your own history!
EVENT #12 UPDATE
The unofficial number for Event #12 is set at 483. Spattered among the field are a pile of tourney pro's from all over. Considering it's a $350 buy-in it was thought that the day would start off pretty quickly.
Vinny Pahuja proved us right on the first hand of the day. From the cut off he opened bet and was flatted by both the small blind and Taylor Shur in the big blind.. The flop came [6h 3s 3d]. Vinny c-bet the flop and was flatted by Shur. The turn came [Ad] and Vinny bet again, only this time Shur check raised.
The river brought a [5d] to give Vinny what he thought was the hidden 3rd nut flush and this time he checked. Shur bet $2200 and Vinny shoved his remaining stack. Shur insta called and opened up with 2 sixes giving him the flopped boat. Shur sits on about 27k.
John "Kojack" Kosak is playing well today and thinks he has a chance. He sits on just over 17k. "I'm feelin' it today."
Joey Brooks is scrapping along sitting with 14k, as is Gordan Eng, sitting with just over the starting stack. Pete Herold is having a nice day doubling up on his first hand with Aces against his opponents Kings and has just over 31k.
I haven't seen too many stacks over 30k so we'll put Pete among the chip leaders for now. It's a busy day here in the tournament room with the 6 max grinding down to a winner, the limit tournament playing to a winner and the $1000 H.O.S.E. event plodding along.
We'll have all the updates as they come.
Vinny Pahuja proved us right on the first hand of the day. From the cut off he opened bet and was flatted by both the small blind and Taylor Shur in the big blind.. The flop came [6h 3s 3d]. Vinny c-bet the flop and was flatted by Shur. The turn came [Ad] and Vinny bet again, only this time Shur check raised.
The river brought a [5d] to give Vinny what he thought was the hidden 3rd nut flush and this time he checked. Shur bet $2200 and Vinny shoved his remaining stack. Shur insta called and opened up with 2 sixes giving him the flopped boat. Shur sits on about 27k.
John "Kojack" Kosak is playing well today and thinks he has a chance. He sits on just over 17k. "I'm feelin' it today."
Joey Brooks is scrapping along sitting with 14k, as is Gordan Eng, sitting with just over the starting stack. Pete Herold is having a nice day doubling up on his first hand with Aces against his opponents Kings and has just over 31k.
I haven't seen too many stacks over 30k so we'll put Pete among the chip leaders for now. It's a busy day here in the tournament room with the 6 max grinding down to a winner, the limit tournament playing to a winner and the $1000 H.O.S.E. event plodding along.
We'll have all the updates as they come.
POP GOES THE BUBBLE (EVENT #10 - LIMIT)
Clement Cho (Cheltenham, PA) busts in 19th place, missing out on the cash - money.
18 players remain, who are on a 10 minute break.
16-18 collects $667 of a $44k+ prize pool ($13,690 - 1st)
Next up: Level 14 (2k/4k limits)
18 players remain, who are on a 10 minute break.
16-18 collects $667 of a $44k+ prize pool ($13,690 - 1st)
Next up: Level 14 (2k/4k limits)
EVENT #9 (6-MAX) ELIMINATIONS
The action is fast and furious, as nearly half of the returning field of 18 have busted in the first hour.
18 Robert Yost (Pottstown, PA) $1,179
17 Alex Smith (Highland Park, NJ) $1,179
16 Greg Fondacaro (Swell, NJ) $1,179
15 Kevin Johnson (Raritan, NJ) $1,441
14 Shane Labounty (Waterford, NY) $1,441
13 Arthur Evans (Davie, FL) $1,441
12 Jeffrey Coutroulis (No town, USA) $1,703
11 Frank Belasic (Cedar Grove, NJ) $1,703
10 Michael Borchetta (Lagrangeville, NJ) $1,703
Two tables remain, one with five players, one with four.
Level 16 continues (4k/8k/500 ante)
18 Robert Yost (Pottstown, PA) $1,179
17 Alex Smith (Highland Park, NJ) $1,179
16 Greg Fondacaro (Swell, NJ) $1,179
15 Kevin Johnson (Raritan, NJ) $1,441
14 Shane Labounty (Waterford, NY) $1,441
13 Arthur Evans (Davie, FL) $1,441
12 Jeffrey Coutroulis (No town, USA) $1,703
11 Frank Belasic (Cedar Grove, NJ) $1,703
10 Michael Borchetta (Lagrangeville, NJ) $1,703
Two tables remain, one with five players, one with four.
Level 16 continues (4k/8k/500 ante)
NO LIMIT HERE (EVENT #10 - LIMIT)
Hung Hangs on to 1stAs the limit tournament approaches the money, chip leader Hung Nguyen (Hillsborough, NJ) continues to build his stack.
The flop comes down [Q J 5 two clubs], Nguyen bets and Uldarico Marcelo (Baltimore, MD) asks, "you got the queen?"
"We'll see," replies Nguyen as the turn brings [J of clubs]. Nguyen bets the limit 2,400, Marcelo calls.
The river is [3 of clubs]. Nguyen bets 2,400. "Raisey Daisey," says Marcelo, followed by a Nguyen reraise, which Marcelo calls.
Marcelo flips over the ace high flush, but was drawing dead on the river, as Nguyen turned the full boat with (QJ).
Hung is closing in on the 100k chip mark with an average stack at 51k.
The top 18 players cash, as 20 remain.
Level 15 (1,500/3k limits).
EVENT #11 - H.O.S.E
Atlantic City's very own poker couple came to work together today and are seated only one table apart in Event #11 - H.O.S.E. The two poker sharks are all business as usual and slated as two of the favorites to win the $1K Mixed Game tournament. Chris has already captured a title at this year's Borgata Poker Open, while his wife Ming had a final table appearance in Event #5 - Omaha Hi/Lo to add to her poker resume.
East Coast Poker Pros "Syracuse" Chris and Mike Leah continue to stack chips during the Omaha Hi/Lo Rotation as players climb to Level 4.
Blinds @ 200/400/100a
Limits @ 400/800
East Coast Poker Pros "Syracuse" Chris and Mike Leah continue to stack chips during the Omaha Hi/Lo Rotation as players climb to Level 4.
Blinds @ 200/400/100a
Limits @ 400/800
EVENT #9 AND EVENT #10 READY FOR DAY 2
The floor staff is ready and the chip bags are being unpacked as the players for Events #9 and #10 prepare their final journey to our next two trophies. Today will see winners crowned in the $500 + $60 No Limit Hold'em 6-handed and the $350 + $50 Limit Hold'em tournaments.
The 6-handed tournament will begin with the remaining 18 players in Level 14 with blinds at 2,000-4,000 and 400 ante. David Jones is your leader going into Day 2 with just under 400,000 chips and Mike Borchetta is the short stack. Average chip stack is around 145,000.
The Limit tournament action came a grinding halt late in the evening with the players still 9 from the money. 27 return with the top 18 players getting paid. Hung Nguyen and Marc Lunenfeld lead the field and Charles Threadgould (6,000 in chips) has his work cut out for him. They will also start in Level 14 at the 2,000-4,000 limit (1,000-2,000 blinds). Average chip stack is around 37,000.
Event #9 returning chip counts
Event #10 returning chip counts
Here are the prize payouts for both events:
Event #9 No Limit Hold'em 6-handed
1st - $39,299
2nd - $22,269
3rd - $12,248
4th - $9,169
5th - $7,859
6th - $6,550
7th - $5,240
8th - $3,930
9th - $2,620
10th to 12th - $1,703
13th to 15th - $1,441
16th to 18th - $1,179
Event #10 Limit Hold'em
1st - $13,690
2nd - $7,556
3rd - $4,222
4th - $3,111
5th - $2,667
6th - $2,222
7th - $1,778
8th - $1,334
9th - $1,000
10th to 12th - $867
13th to 15th - $756
16th to 18th - $667
The 6-handed tournament will begin with the remaining 18 players in Level 14 with blinds at 2,000-4,000 and 400 ante. David Jones is your leader going into Day 2 with just under 400,000 chips and Mike Borchetta is the short stack. Average chip stack is around 145,000.
The Limit tournament action came a grinding halt late in the evening with the players still 9 from the money. 27 return with the top 18 players getting paid. Hung Nguyen and Marc Lunenfeld lead the field and Charles Threadgould (6,000 in chips) has his work cut out for him. They will also start in Level 14 at the 2,000-4,000 limit (1,000-2,000 blinds). Average chip stack is around 37,000.
Event #9 returning chip counts
Event #10 returning chip counts
Here are the prize payouts for both events:
Event #9 No Limit Hold'em 6-handed
1st - $39,299
2nd - $22,269
3rd - $12,248
4th - $9,169
5th - $7,859
6th - $6,550
7th - $5,240
8th - $3,930
9th - $2,620
10th to 12th - $1,703
13th to 15th - $1,441
16th to 18th - $1,179
Event #10 Limit Hold'em
1st - $13,690
2nd - $7,556
3rd - $4,222
4th - $3,111
5th - $2,667
6th - $2,222
7th - $1,778
8th - $1,334
9th - $1,000
10th to 12th - $867
13th to 15th - $756
16th to 18th - $667
EVENT #12 - PLAY IS UNDERWAY
The players have taken their seats and cards in the air for the Event #12, $350 + $50 No Limit Hold'em tournament. 445 players were registered at the start and more players are in line registering. You have two levels and the break to sign up before registration is closed.
The will start the day with 10,000 in chips, blinds at 25-50, and 50 minute levels. A quick walk amongst the tables and I found Alvin Delgado, Gene Castro, and making her first appearance during the 2009 Borgata Poker Open is Kathy Liebert.
The will start the day with 10,000 in chips, blinds at 25-50, and 50 minute levels. A quick walk amongst the tables and I found Alvin Delgado, Gene Castro, and making her first appearance during the 2009 Borgata Poker Open is Kathy Liebert.
EVENT #11 - H.O.S.E
The field has been capped
as play remains slow in the early levels.
Total Number of Entries: 61 Players
More Notables in Today's Field:
Dean Schultz
Matthew Glantz
Bo Toft
Bill Blanda
as play remains slow in the early levels.
Total Number of Entries: 61 Players
More Notables in Today's Field:
Dean Schultz
Matthew Glantz
Bo Toft
Bill Blanda
LATE ARRIVALS
Other Notables in today's $1K - HOSE Event:
Will "The Thrill" Failla - Local Pro and Borgata Regular
Chris Reslock - Taxi Cab Driver turned Poker Professional
Ming "Joy" Reslock - Borgata High Stakes Cash Game Pro
Barry Levy - Underground card player, New York City Hustler
Dave Fox - East-Coast Tournament regular
Will "The Thrill" Failla - Local Pro and Borgata Regular
Chris Reslock - Taxi Cab Driver turned Poker Professional
Ming "Joy" Reslock - Borgata High Stakes Cash Game Pro
Barry Levy - Underground card player, New York City Hustler
Dave Fox - East-Coast Tournament regular
SHUFFLE UP & DEAL
Less than 100 players have shown up to test their mixed game skills as Event #11 - H.O.S.E gets underway. A few notables are in the field as 7 full tables gear up for action.
David Rosenau made an early prediction as he strolled by media row, "Somebody's gotta' win it," said the local high stakes cash-game pro.
Brent Keller is back to defend his Borgata Summer Open title, while local pro Joe Simmons looks to take a break from No Limit Hold Em' and try his luck in eight different variations.
Good luck to the field...
David Rosenau made an early prediction as he strolled by media row, "Somebody's gotta' win it," said the local high stakes cash-game pro.
Brent Keller is back to defend his Borgata Summer Open title, while local pro Joe Simmons looks to take a break from No Limit Hold Em' and try his luck in eight different variations.
Good luck to the field...
DAY 2 CHIP COUNT LEADERS - EVENT 10 ($350 LIMIT)
Borgata Poker Open
Event 10 - $350 + $50 Limit Hold'em
September 14-15, 2009
Entries: 127 Prize Pool: $44,450
End of Day 1 Chip Count Leaders:
1. HUNG NGUYEN (HILLSBOROUGH, NJ): 79,500
2. MARC LUNENFELD (VIRGINIA BCH, VA): 79,000
3. ALBERT RICCOBONO (OSSINING, NY): 72,500
4. JEAN-PHILIPPE PIQUETTE (LAVAL QUEBEC, CAN): 69,500
5. BRIAN NICHOLS (EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ): 68,500
6. NICHOLAS DERKE (AVONDALE, PA): 65,000
7. MICHAEL SEGRE (CHERRY HILL, NJ): 53,000
8. CLEMENT CHO (CHELTENHAM, PA): 53,000
9. ULDARICO MARCELO (BALTIMORE, MD): 51,500
10. STEVEN RUTTER (SINKING SPRING, PA): 51,000
11. DENNIS CAPRIGLIONE (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ): 51,000
12. JOHN WHITWORTH (MYRTLE BEACH, SC): 46,000
13. MARC FISHMAN (WEST FIELD, NJ): 39,500
14. BRIAN DOBROSKY (WYOMISSING, PA): 36,000
15. ALBERT BARBIERI (LONG BEACH, CA): 31,500
16. PAUL ALLEN (CHARLES TOWN, WV): 31,000
17. MELANIE KAYE (GUILFORD, CT): 29,500
18. DOUGLAS YOUNG (HAMILTON, OH): 19,500
19. ROBERT ALBRECHT (PHILADELPHIA, PA): 19,000
20. NORMAN WHITELEY (NEWARK, DE): 17,000
21. HOWARD WOLPER (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ): 12,000
22. MOHAMMAD FARAH (BENSALEM, PA): 11,500
23. DANIEL SHAPIRO (GREAT NECK, NY): 11,000
24. EUGENE DURANTE (BROOKLYN, NY): 10,500
25. ROBERT LEONARD (NORFOLK, VA): 7,500
26. MONTY DENNIS (TUCKER, GA): 6,000
27. CHARLES THREADGOULD (GUILFORD, CT): 6,000
Event 10 - $350 + $50 Limit Hold'em
September 14-15, 2009
Entries: 127 Prize Pool: $44,450
End of Day 1 Chip Count Leaders:
1. HUNG NGUYEN (HILLSBOROUGH, NJ): 79,500
2. MARC LUNENFELD (VIRGINIA BCH, VA): 79,000
3. ALBERT RICCOBONO (OSSINING, NY): 72,500
4. JEAN-PHILIPPE PIQUETTE (LAVAL QUEBEC, CAN): 69,500
5. BRIAN NICHOLS (EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ): 68,500
6. NICHOLAS DERKE (AVONDALE, PA): 65,000
7. MICHAEL SEGRE (CHERRY HILL, NJ): 53,000
8. CLEMENT CHO (CHELTENHAM, PA): 53,000
9. ULDARICO MARCELO (BALTIMORE, MD): 51,500
10. STEVEN RUTTER (SINKING SPRING, PA): 51,000
11. DENNIS CAPRIGLIONE (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ): 51,000
12. JOHN WHITWORTH (MYRTLE BEACH, SC): 46,000
13. MARC FISHMAN (WEST FIELD, NJ): 39,500
14. BRIAN DOBROSKY (WYOMISSING, PA): 36,000
15. ALBERT BARBIERI (LONG BEACH, CA): 31,500
16. PAUL ALLEN (CHARLES TOWN, WV): 31,000
17. MELANIE KAYE (GUILFORD, CT): 29,500
18. DOUGLAS YOUNG (HAMILTON, OH): 19,500
19. ROBERT ALBRECHT (PHILADELPHIA, PA): 19,000
20. NORMAN WHITELEY (NEWARK, DE): 17,000
21. HOWARD WOLPER (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ): 12,000
22. MOHAMMAD FARAH (BENSALEM, PA): 11,500
23. DANIEL SHAPIRO (GREAT NECK, NY): 11,000
24. EUGENE DURANTE (BROOKLYN, NY): 10,500
25. ROBERT LEONARD (NORFOLK, VA): 7,500
26. MONTY DENNIS (TUCKER, GA): 6,000
27. CHARLES THREADGOULD (GUILFORD, CT): 6,000
DAY 2 CHIP COUNT LEADERS - EVENT 9 ($500 NLH 6H)
Borgata Poker Open
Event 9 - $500 + $60 No Limit Hold'em 6-Handed
September 14-15, 2009
Entries: 262 Prize Pool: $131,000
End of Day 1 Chip Count Leaders:
1. DAVID JONES (YORK, PA): 389,200
2. JOSHUA BRIKIS (MONROEVILLE, PA): 300,300
3. KEVIN MURRAY (OLNEY, MD): 260,000
4. JEFFREY WICKER (BRISTOL, PA): 209,600
5. DANNY MUI (NEW YORK, NY): 182,400
6. JEFFREY COUTROULIS (TAMPA, FL): 158,900
7. ROBERT QUIGLEY,III (PITTSBURGH, PA): 146,400
8. SHANE LABOUNTY (WATERFORD, NY): 139,900
9. MAURICE PARADIS (SALEM, NH): 133,500
10. ALEX SMITH (HIGHLAND PARK, NJ): 129,200
11. WILLIAM SHANKS (MONTEBELLO, CA): 123,000
12. ARTHUR EVANS (DAVIE, FL): 115,400
13. KEVIN JOHNSON (RARITAN, NJ): 106,800
14. ROBERT YOST (POTTSTOWN, PA): 58,000
15. ROBERT DEPASQUALE (RANDOLPH, NJ): 55,700
16. GREG FONDACARO (SEWELL, NJ): 51,200
17. FRANK BELASIC (CEDAR GROVE, NJ): 33,800
18. MICHAEL BORCHETTA (LAGRANGEVILLE, NY): 27,900
Event 9 - $500 + $60 No Limit Hold'em 6-Handed
September 14-15, 2009
Entries: 262 Prize Pool: $131,000
End of Day 1 Chip Count Leaders:
1. DAVID JONES (YORK, PA): 389,200
2. JOSHUA BRIKIS (MONROEVILLE, PA): 300,300
3. KEVIN MURRAY (OLNEY, MD): 260,000
4. JEFFREY WICKER (BRISTOL, PA): 209,600
5. DANNY MUI (NEW YORK, NY): 182,400
6. JEFFREY COUTROULIS (TAMPA, FL): 158,900
7. ROBERT QUIGLEY,III (PITTSBURGH, PA): 146,400
8. SHANE LABOUNTY (WATERFORD, NY): 139,900
9. MAURICE PARADIS (SALEM, NH): 133,500
10. ALEX SMITH (HIGHLAND PARK, NJ): 129,200
11. WILLIAM SHANKS (MONTEBELLO, CA): 123,000
12. ARTHUR EVANS (DAVIE, FL): 115,400
13. KEVIN JOHNSON (RARITAN, NJ): 106,800
14. ROBERT YOST (POTTSTOWN, PA): 58,000
15. ROBERT DEPASQUALE (RANDOLPH, NJ): 55,700
16. GREG FONDACARO (SEWELL, NJ): 51,200
17. FRANK BELASIC (CEDAR GROVE, NJ): 33,800
18. MICHAEL BORCHETTA (LAGRANGEVILLE, NY): 27,900
FINAL RESULTS - EVENT 8 ($500 DEEP STACK)
Borgata Poker Open
Event 8 - $500 + $60 DEEP STACK No Limit Hold'em
September 13-14, 2009
Entries: 935 Prize Pool: $467,500
Final Results
1. TAEMEE FEUER (NEW PALTZ, NY): $108,367
2. DAVID SHREWSBURY (BEESON, WV): $66,619
3. TREVOR SAVAGE (MANTUA, NJ): $36,231
4. BLAKE BUFFINGTON (ARLINGTON, TX): $31,556
5. RANDOLPH CHERKAS (MOORESTOWN, NJ): $26,881
6. JASON TURNER (DALEVILLE, VA): $22,206
7. FRANK BELLINO (MANALAPAN, NJ): $17,531
8. MARK GUTHRIDGE (BOARDMAN, OH): $12,856
9. ANTHONY RUBERTO (EVERETT, MA): $9,350
10. EUGENE GORELIK (BROOKLYN, NY): $6,078
11. BRIAN ADRAGNA (EAST MEADOW, NY): $6,078
12. ALLISON WEISBROD (MONTVILLE, NJ): $6,078
13. WILLIAM KEATING (LYNDHURST, NJ): $4,441
14. ABRAHAM GORDON (LAKEWOOD, NJ): $4,441
15. RYAN ERIQUEZZO (NEW HAVEN, CT): $4,441
16. NICHOLAS TREPPIEDI 3RD (BROOKLYN, NY): $2,805
17. CHRISTOPHER PORTO (SPOTSWOOD, NJ): $2,805
18. JOHN BASILE (BROOKLYN, NY): $2,805
19. DOMINIC SCOLA (MARLTON, NJ): $2,103
20. JENNIFER SHERWOOD (NEWPORT NEWS, VA): $2,103
21. STEVEN FRANKEL (HOLLYWOOD, FL): $2,103
22. ALFRED WARRINER (ABSECON, NJ): $2,103
23. RALPH GALASSO (BROOKLYN, NY): $2,103
24. GEORGE MIHAS (RICHMOND, VA): $2,103
25. MARK WEBER (SICKLERVILLE, NJ): $2,103
26. JOHANSSY JOSEPH (SPRING VALLEY, NY): $2,103
27. RANDY LIVINGSTON (FORKED RIVER, NJ): $2,103
28. FRANCESCO DAQUILA (EAST MEADOW, NY): $1,776
29. OSAMA GHOUBRIAL (MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY): $1,776
30. DAVID BLATT (BROOKLYN, NY): $1,776
31. VINCENT VILLAMOR (MAYS LANDING, NJ): $1,776
32. JOSEPH GAY (BROOKLYN, NY): $1,776
33. AZIZ MUINDE (ASTON, PA): $1,776
34. SAMUEL SUGGS (FAYETTEVILLE, NC): $1,776
35. GEORGE CARTER (BALTIMORE, MD): $1,776
36. AARON GOLDBERG (ATLANTIC HLDS, NJ): $1,776
37. TUAN NGUYEN (LYNWOOD, IL): $1,496
38. STEPHEN FOUTTY JR (SANTA ROSA, CA): $1,496
39. NAZIR TYREWALA (SEVERN, MD): $1,496
40. JON-MICHAEL REA (STEUBENVILLE, OH): $1,496
41. JONATHAN MARVINNY (BROOKLYN, NY): $1,496
42. KEITH CROWDER (ELKINS PARK, PA): $1,496
43. THOMAS HUDSON (VIRGINIA BEACH, VA): $1,496
44. HARRY FRANKEL (MONSEY, NY): $1,496
45. WILLIAM JESSE (DALLAS, PA): $1,496
46. ORLANDO BALCACER (NEW YORK, NY): $1,309
47. THOMAS JOHNSON (ROCKAWAY, NY): $1,309
48. PAUL RAMBO (NEW CASTLE, DE): $1,309
49. DAVID MILES (WHITE STONE, VA): $1,309
50. ESTEBAN RODRIGUEZ (BURKE, VA): $1,309
51. DONALD BLAZEVSKI (ANN ARBOR, MI): $1,309
52. DAVID DEMAREST (WESTWOOD, NJ): $1,309
53. HIEP NGUYEN (FAIRFAX, VA): $1,309
54. JONAH ABRAM FLIEGELMAN (PHILADELPHIA, PA): $1,309
55. ARI TENENBAUM (VIENNA, VA): $1,169
56. JACK DEUTSCH (STATEN ISLAND, NY): $1,169
57. ANTHONY DEFELICE (YORK, PA): $1,169
58. DAVID ALBIS (JACKSON, NJ): $1,169
59. SUKETU VAIDYA (GERMANTOWN, MD): $1,169
60. ANTHONY PASQUA (HAMILTON, NJ): $1,169
61. DAJUAN WHORLEY (ACCOKEEK, MD): $1,169
62. JOHN PANZA (NEW HAVEN, CT): $1,169
63. STEPHEN SHIDLE (ELLICOTT CITY, MD): $1,169
64. THOMAS CURRY (EAST ROCKAWAY, NY): $1,029
65. DAVID RASTELLI (PHILADELPHIA, PA): $1,029
66. ANOUTHANH PHONSEYA (STERLING, VA): $1,029
67. MICHAEL HAMBERG (BROOKLYN, NY): $1,029
68. PAUL DELLAUNIVERSITA (N BABYLON, NY): $1,029
69. ALLEN CHOU (METUCHEN, NJ): $1,029
70. DAVID HOM (BROOKLYN, NY): $1,029
71. MEHRDAD YOUSEFZADEH (ASTORIA, NY): $1,029
72. JOHN MCEWEN (NAZARETH, PA): $1,029
73. JACOB WEINSTEIN (MURRYSVILLE, PA): $935
74. CHRISTOPHER MIRANDA (MIAMI, FL): $935
75. ANTHONY FERRARO (GLENDALE, NY): $935
76. KEITH ESPOSITO (HAZLETON, PA): $935
77. ROSLYN QUARTO (EDISON, NJ): $935
78. DAVID MARTINEZ (VINELAND, NJ): $935
79. JAMES DOLAN (COMMACK, NY): $935
80. MICHAEL IBANEZ (EDISON, NJ): $935
81. ROBERT ZAKARYAN (EGG HARBOR TWP, NJ): $935
82. MICHAEL WALLS (NEWARK, DE): $842
83. ALBERT HOFFMAN (FAYETTEVILLE, NC): $842
84. KAREN VENTIMIGLIA (MASSAPEQUA, NY): $842
85. JAY JOHNSON (PHILADELPHIA, PA): $842
86. CHRISTIAN FYKE (MONROEVILLE, PA): $842
87. EMANUEL FAILLA (COMMACK, NY): $842
88. JIMMY CHAN (STERLING, VA): $842
89. MINH NGUYEN (BELL GARDEN, CA): $842
90. JOHN MASSLON (PITTSBURGH, PA): $842
Event 8 - $500 + $60 DEEP STACK No Limit Hold'em
September 13-14, 2009
Entries: 935 Prize Pool: $467,500
Final Results
1. TAEMEE FEUER (NEW PALTZ, NY): $108,367
2. DAVID SHREWSBURY (BEESON, WV): $66,619
3. TREVOR SAVAGE (MANTUA, NJ): $36,231
4. BLAKE BUFFINGTON (ARLINGTON, TX): $31,556
5. RANDOLPH CHERKAS (MOORESTOWN, NJ): $26,881
6. JASON TURNER (DALEVILLE, VA): $22,206
7. FRANK BELLINO (MANALAPAN, NJ): $17,531
8. MARK GUTHRIDGE (BOARDMAN, OH): $12,856
9. ANTHONY RUBERTO (EVERETT, MA): $9,350
10. EUGENE GORELIK (BROOKLYN, NY): $6,078
11. BRIAN ADRAGNA (EAST MEADOW, NY): $6,078
12. ALLISON WEISBROD (MONTVILLE, NJ): $6,078
13. WILLIAM KEATING (LYNDHURST, NJ): $4,441
14. ABRAHAM GORDON (LAKEWOOD, NJ): $4,441
15. RYAN ERIQUEZZO (NEW HAVEN, CT): $4,441
16. NICHOLAS TREPPIEDI 3RD (BROOKLYN, NY): $2,805
17. CHRISTOPHER PORTO (SPOTSWOOD, NJ): $2,805
18. JOHN BASILE (BROOKLYN, NY): $2,805
19. DOMINIC SCOLA (MARLTON, NJ): $2,103
20. JENNIFER SHERWOOD (NEWPORT NEWS, VA): $2,103
21. STEVEN FRANKEL (HOLLYWOOD, FL): $2,103
22. ALFRED WARRINER (ABSECON, NJ): $2,103
23. RALPH GALASSO (BROOKLYN, NY): $2,103
24. GEORGE MIHAS (RICHMOND, VA): $2,103
25. MARK WEBER (SICKLERVILLE, NJ): $2,103
26. JOHANSSY JOSEPH (SPRING VALLEY, NY): $2,103
27. RANDY LIVINGSTON (FORKED RIVER, NJ): $2,103
28. FRANCESCO DAQUILA (EAST MEADOW, NY): $1,776
29. OSAMA GHOUBRIAL (MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY): $1,776
30. DAVID BLATT (BROOKLYN, NY): $1,776
31. VINCENT VILLAMOR (MAYS LANDING, NJ): $1,776
32. JOSEPH GAY (BROOKLYN, NY): $1,776
33. AZIZ MUINDE (ASTON, PA): $1,776
34. SAMUEL SUGGS (FAYETTEVILLE, NC): $1,776
35. GEORGE CARTER (BALTIMORE, MD): $1,776
36. AARON GOLDBERG (ATLANTIC HLDS, NJ): $1,776
37. TUAN NGUYEN (LYNWOOD, IL): $1,496
38. STEPHEN FOUTTY JR (SANTA ROSA, CA): $1,496
39. NAZIR TYREWALA (SEVERN, MD): $1,496
40. JON-MICHAEL REA (STEUBENVILLE, OH): $1,496
41. JONATHAN MARVINNY (BROOKLYN, NY): $1,496
42. KEITH CROWDER (ELKINS PARK, PA): $1,496
43. THOMAS HUDSON (VIRGINIA BEACH, VA): $1,496
44. HARRY FRANKEL (MONSEY, NY): $1,496
45. WILLIAM JESSE (DALLAS, PA): $1,496
46. ORLANDO BALCACER (NEW YORK, NY): $1,309
47. THOMAS JOHNSON (ROCKAWAY, NY): $1,309
48. PAUL RAMBO (NEW CASTLE, DE): $1,309
49. DAVID MILES (WHITE STONE, VA): $1,309
50. ESTEBAN RODRIGUEZ (BURKE, VA): $1,309
51. DONALD BLAZEVSKI (ANN ARBOR, MI): $1,309
52. DAVID DEMAREST (WESTWOOD, NJ): $1,309
53. HIEP NGUYEN (FAIRFAX, VA): $1,309
54. JONAH ABRAM FLIEGELMAN (PHILADELPHIA, PA): $1,309
55. ARI TENENBAUM (VIENNA, VA): $1,169
56. JACK DEUTSCH (STATEN ISLAND, NY): $1,169
57. ANTHONY DEFELICE (YORK, PA): $1,169
58. DAVID ALBIS (JACKSON, NJ): $1,169
59. SUKETU VAIDYA (GERMANTOWN, MD): $1,169
60. ANTHONY PASQUA (HAMILTON, NJ): $1,169
61. DAJUAN WHORLEY (ACCOKEEK, MD): $1,169
62. JOHN PANZA (NEW HAVEN, CT): $1,169
63. STEPHEN SHIDLE (ELLICOTT CITY, MD): $1,169
64. THOMAS CURRY (EAST ROCKAWAY, NY): $1,029
65. DAVID RASTELLI (PHILADELPHIA, PA): $1,029
66. ANOUTHANH PHONSEYA (STERLING, VA): $1,029
67. MICHAEL HAMBERG (BROOKLYN, NY): $1,029
68. PAUL DELLAUNIVERSITA (N BABYLON, NY): $1,029
69. ALLEN CHOU (METUCHEN, NJ): $1,029
70. DAVID HOM (BROOKLYN, NY): $1,029
71. MEHRDAD YOUSEFZADEH (ASTORIA, NY): $1,029
72. JOHN MCEWEN (NAZARETH, PA): $1,029
73. JACOB WEINSTEIN (MURRYSVILLE, PA): $935
74. CHRISTOPHER MIRANDA (MIAMI, FL): $935
75. ANTHONY FERRARO (GLENDALE, NY): $935
76. KEITH ESPOSITO (HAZLETON, PA): $935
77. ROSLYN QUARTO (EDISON, NJ): $935
78. DAVID MARTINEZ (VINELAND, NJ): $935
79. JAMES DOLAN (COMMACK, NY): $935
80. MICHAEL IBANEZ (EDISON, NJ): $935
81. ROBERT ZAKARYAN (EGG HARBOR TWP, NJ): $935
82. MICHAEL WALLS (NEWARK, DE): $842
83. ALBERT HOFFMAN (FAYETTEVILLE, NC): $842
84. KAREN VENTIMIGLIA (MASSAPEQUA, NY): $842
85. JAY JOHNSON (PHILADELPHIA, PA): $842
86. CHRISTIAN FYKE (MONROEVILLE, PA): $842
87. EMANUEL FAILLA (COMMACK, NY): $842
88. JIMMY CHAN (STERLING, VA): $842
89. MINH NGUYEN (BELL GARDEN, CA): $842
90. JOHN MASSLON (PITTSBURGH, PA): $842
TUESDAY MORNING UPDATE
TODAY IN THE EVENT CENTER - September 15, 2009.
All Borgata Poker Open Events are
located upstairs in the Event Center.
Event #11 - H.O.S.E
8 - Handed Rotation
Day 1 starts at 11AM, $1,000 + $90 Entry Fee.
Event #12 - No Limit Hold 'Em
Day 1 starts at 1PM, $350 + $50 Entry Fee.
***** ***** ***** ***** *****
Event #9 - NL Hold 'Em (6-handed)
Play resumes at 2PM today.
Official Day 2 Chip Counts coming soon.
Event #10 - Limit Hold 'Em
Play resumes at 2PM today.
Official Day 2 Chip Counts coming soon.
***** ***** ***** ***** *****
Event #34 - Championship Event Cheap Seat
Super Satellite starts at 4PM, $100 + $20 Entry Fee.
1 out of 35 players awarded entry seat.
Event #35 - Second Chance Cash
Play starts at 7PM, $200 + $30 Entry Fee.
All Borgata Poker Open Events are
located upstairs in the Event Center.
Event #11 - H.O.S.E
8 - Handed Rotation
Day 1 starts at 11AM, $1,000 + $90 Entry Fee.
Event #12 - No Limit Hold 'Em
Day 1 starts at 1PM, $350 + $50 Entry Fee.
***** ***** ***** ***** *****
Event #9 - NL Hold 'Em (6-handed)
Play resumes at 2PM today.
Official Day 2 Chip Counts coming soon.
Event #10 - Limit Hold 'Em
Play resumes at 2PM today.
Official Day 2 Chip Counts coming soon.
***** ***** ***** ***** *****
Event #34 - Championship Event Cheap Seat
Super Satellite starts at 4PM, $100 + $20 Entry Fee.
1 out of 35 players awarded entry seat.
Event #35 - Second Chance Cash
Play starts at 7PM, $200 + $30 Entry Fee.
EVENT #8 - TAEMEE FEUER WINS IT ALL
It took awhile to break everything down from 3 handed to a winner but we have our newest champion.
With the blinds catching up to everyone, there was very little post flop action and even fewer flops. Taemee Feuer was sitting with around 50% of the chips in play and Trevor "Tremomey" Savage was her first victim when Feuer called his all-in. Savage holding AJ was far behind Feuer's AK and never caught up. He will hit the cage for $36,231 and a 3rd place finish.
With an even more commanding lead, she quickly took out second place finisher David S. by beating his Q2 with J9 to take home the Event #8 Deep Stack No Limit Hold'em Championship for her first major tournament cash.
David S. will take home $66,619 for second place. Taemee Feuer earns a nice payday with $108,367 and the 2009 Borgata Poker Open trophy for Event #8 Deep Stack No Limit Hold'em Championship.
Final table finish:
1st - Tamemee Feuer
2nd - David S
3rd - Trever "Tremomey" Savage
4th - Blake Buffington
5th - Randy Cherkas
6th - Jason Turner
7th - Frank Bellino
8th - Mark Guthridge
9th - Tony Ruberto
10th - Eugene Gorelik
Trevor "Tremomey" Savage finished 3rd in Event #8
Taemee Feuer wins Deep Stack No Limit Hold'em Championship
With the blinds catching up to everyone, there was very little post flop action and even fewer flops. Taemee Feuer was sitting with around 50% of the chips in play and Trevor "Tremomey" Savage was her first victim when Feuer called his all-in. Savage holding AJ was far behind Feuer's AK and never caught up. He will hit the cage for $36,231 and a 3rd place finish.
With an even more commanding lead, she quickly took out second place finisher David S. by beating his Q2 with J9 to take home the Event #8 Deep Stack No Limit Hold'em Championship for her first major tournament cash.
David S. will take home $66,619 for second place. Taemee Feuer earns a nice payday with $108,367 and the 2009 Borgata Poker Open trophy for Event #8 Deep Stack No Limit Hold'em Championship.
Final table finish:
1st - Tamemee Feuer
2nd - David S
3rd - Trever "Tremomey" Savage
4th - Blake Buffington
5th - Randy Cherkas
6th - Jason Turner
7th - Frank Bellino
8th - Mark Guthridge
9th - Tony Ruberto
10th - Eugene Gorelik
EVENT #8 - BLAKE BUFFINGTON ELIMINATED IN 4TH
And then there were three.
The blinds are starting to catch up to the stacks after more the 28 hours of play. Trevor "Tremomey" Savage has been very quiet over the last few levels and went all-in preflop and was called by Blake Buffington. Buffington was at risk but ahead with his KT versus the T9 of Savage.
The flop gave Savage an open ended straight draw which got there on the river. Blake Buffington takes home $31,556 for 4th place.
Blake Buffington finished 4th in Event #8
The blinds are starting to catch up to the stacks after more the 28 hours of play. Trevor "Tremomey" Savage has been very quiet over the last few levels and went all-in preflop and was called by Blake Buffington. Buffington was at risk but ahead with his KT versus the T9 of Savage.
The flop gave Savage an open ended straight draw which got there on the river. Blake Buffington takes home $31,556 for 4th place.
EVENT #8 - RANDY CHERKAS ELIMINATED IN 5TH
Taemee Feuer has just taken down a huge pot at the expense of Randy Cherkas. After some confusion preflop when David Shrewsbury inadvertently string bet on button after raise after Cherkas limped. Feuer called from the big blind and Cherkas after. The flop came out 8c 7c 7s. Feuer was the first to act and announce all-in, Cherkas called and Shrewsbury went in the tank. He eventually folded QQ face up.
Feuer tabled Jc 9c for the gutshot and flush draw, Cherkas was holding T9 offsuit for the open ended straight draw. It was a blank on the turn and the Ten on the river gave Feuer the straight and now over 11,000,000 in chips.
Randy Cherkas will cash out $26,881 for 5th place.
Randy Cherkas finished 5th in Event #8
Feuer tabled Jc 9c for the gutshot and flush draw, Cherkas was holding T9 offsuit for the open ended straight draw. It was a blank on the turn and the Ten on the river gave Feuer the straight and now over 11,000,000 in chips.
Randy Cherkas will cash out $26,881 for 5th place.
DOWN TO 18 (EVENT #9 - 6 MAX)
Keeping Up with the JonesThey've stopped play with 18 players left in the 6-max tournament.
The unofficial leaders are:
Dave Jones 389k
Josh Brikis 300k
Kevin Murray 260k
Official counts will be posted after 9 AM.
The field returns Tuesday at 2 PM to play for the $13,690 top prize.
EVENT #9 (6-MAX) PAYOUTS
19-27 earn $983
19 Joseph Palma (Bensalem, PA)
20 Mark Ciccone (Tinton Falls, NJ)
21 Virath Kinhkhoune (Nokesville, VA)
22 Eric Baldwin (Henderson, NV)
23 William Mclaren (Greenville, SC)
24 Kelly Armentrout (Alexandria, VA)
25 Stephhen Gerisch (Boonton, NJ)
26 No Report
27 Charles Jones (Pittsburgh, PA)
19 Joseph Palma (Bensalem, PA)
20 Mark Ciccone (Tinton Falls, NJ)
21 Virath Kinhkhoune (Nokesville, VA)
22 Eric Baldwin (Henderson, NV)
23 William Mclaren (Greenville, SC)
24 Kelly Armentrout (Alexandria, VA)
25 Stephhen Gerisch (Boonton, NJ)
26 No Report
27 Charles Jones (Pittsburgh, PA)
EVENT #8 - JASON TURNER ELIMINATED IN 6TH
Friends of Jason Turner who are following his progress online can now go to bed. After a great run through the tournament he is now headed to the cage. With big action preflop, he got his QQ in bad against David Shrewsbury's KK. The king on the flop did him no favors and running queens were not in his future.
After playing well throughout, Turner will take home $22,206 for 6th place.
Jason Turner finished 6th in Event #8
After playing well throughout, Turner will take home $22,206 for 6th place.
EVENT #8 - FRANK BELLINO ELIMINATED IN 7TH
It took awhile for the first person to get knocked out on the final table but they are moving now. While I was typing the previous post about there was a huge noise from the final table across the room. Riggstad came over rubbing and shaking his head.
After all the preflop action was done, Randy Cherkas had Frank Bellino all-in preflop. A "classic" race as they say with Cherkas QQ versus Bellino's AK. The flop came up gold for Bellino in K 5 T. The turn card A gave Bellino aces up but more outs for Cherkas. He went the hard way and rivered a Queen for the set and win.
Bellino battled the entire day and takes home $17,531.
Frank Bellino finished 7th in Event #8
After all the preflop action was done, Randy Cherkas had Frank Bellino all-in preflop. A "classic" race as they say with Cherkas QQ versus Bellino's AK. The flop came up gold for Bellino in K 5 T. The turn card A gave Bellino aces up but more outs for Cherkas. He went the hard way and rivered a Queen for the set and win.
Bellino battled the entire day and takes home $17,531.
EVENT #8 - MARK GUTHRIDGE ELIMINATED IN 8TH
Just one of the those hands that happen. Jason Turner made a preflop move into Mark Guthridge who pushed all-in over the top. It wasn't that much more to call but Turner had two live cards with T6 against Guthridge and his A9. Turner flopped an open ender with 8 9 J and got there with the turn card Q.
Guthridge will take home $12,856.
Mark Guthridge finished 8th in Event #8
Guthridge will take home $12,856.
SHUT IT DOWN (EVENT #10 - LIMIT)
1-2 PunchRiccobono (left) & Lunenfeld
Limit players are limiting they're play tonight and shutting it down with 27 left. The players had the option to continue playing until they hit the money at 18, but the decision wasn't unanimous, so it's time to bag and tag.
"This sucks," says one player, "one guy over there only has a couple of chips. What's he going to do, come back tomorrow for one hand and go home?"
A quick scan of the chips and there are three unofficial leaders:
Marc Lunenfeld (Virginia Beach, VA) 79,000
Al Riccobono (Ossining, NY) 72,500
Jean-Philippe Piquette (Quebec, Canada) 69,500
Lunenfeld as run well at Borgata with multiple cashes, including 1st place in Event #3 at the 2007 Summer Open.
Play resumes Tuesday at 2 PM. We'll post the official chip leaders after 9 AM.
EVENT #8 - TONY RUBERTO ELIMINATED IN 9TH
It didn't take long for more action to knock another player out. A preflop raise from Randy Cherkas followed by an all-in shove by Tony Ruberto who had Cherkas covered. Jason Turner concerned the call before mucking and Cherkas called off his chips.
It was a battle of Cherka's 99 versus Ruberto's A9. The board ran out with no help for Ruberto and he was crippled. Turner told us that he folded 66 after Ruberto shipped in which would have seen him flop quads.
Cherkas is up around 2,600,000 after a 900,000 lose the following hand. Tony Ruberto takes home $9,350 for 9th place.
Tony Ruberto finished 9th in Event #8
It was a battle of Cherka's 99 versus Ruberto's A9. The board ran out with no help for Ruberto and he was crippled. Turner told us that he folded 66 after Ruberto shipped in which would have seen him flop quads.
Cherkas is up around 2,600,000 after a 900,000 lose the following hand. Tony Ruberto takes home $9,350 for 9th place.
EVENT #8 - EUGENE GORELIK ELIMINATED IN 10TH
It took a while for us to lose our first player of the Event #8 final table. There have been very few flops with most pots being taken down with preflop raises or the occasional 3-bet. Trevor "Tremomey" Savage has been forcing much of the action but it's Taemee Feuer who collects the biggest pot.
Eugene Gorelik had not been making much headway and made a move for all his chips. Randy Cherkas made the call and Feuer moved in over the top putting Cherkas also at risk if he called. Cherkas folded and it where Feuer's AQ versus Gorelik's Q4. The board ran out 2 Q 2 7 5 and no help for Gorelik. He takes home $6,078 for 10th place.
Taemee Feuer moves up to 5,500,000 in chips.
Eugene Gorelik finished 10th in Event #8
Eugene Gorelik had not been making much headway and made a move for all his chips. Randy Cherkas made the call and Feuer moved in over the top putting Cherkas also at risk if he called. Cherkas folded and it where Feuer's AQ versus Gorelik's Q4. The board ran out 2 Q 2 7 5 and no help for Gorelik. He takes home $6,078 for 10th place.
Taemee Feuer moves up to 5,500,000 in chips.
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