Two more players were recently eliminated, with one of those actually not taken down by Justin Levy. Although in the long run he still ended up with both player's chips.
Esfandiar Dara found himself on the shortstack after a battle with John Kosak. He ended up putting all his chips on the line but was unable to outflop or outrun the A9 of Tuan Gheban.
Just a few hands later, Gheban used those chips to try and double against the massive chip stack of Justin Levy. His two face cards were dominated by Levy. KQ versus AQ. The board ran out J 5 8 2 T for no help and Tuan Gheban is our 5th place finisher.
5th - Tuan Gheban - $10,143
6th - Esfandiar Dara - $8,453
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
STOP IN FOR A SIT AND GO - THEY DID
Steve Dannennman, Bill Blanda and Will "The Thrill" Failla all at the same table? Yup, right here at the Event Center, playing in one of the many Sit and Go tournaments offered during the Poker Open.
Not all of the action includes recognizable professionals, as players craving action are getting their fix with the single table tournaments.
While the Borgata Poker Open features 49 events (21 awarding championship trophies), there are Sit and Goes priced as low as $120. There's a steady stream of players lining up at the podium to either get their name on the list or pay their entry fee.
So, even if you're not planning on playing in anything on the Main Event schedule, stop in for a Sit and Go, or head to the Poker Room, where 85 tables await your action 24-7!
Not all of the action includes recognizable professionals, as players craving action are getting their fix with the single table tournaments.
While the Borgata Poker Open features 49 events (21 awarding championship trophies), there are Sit and Goes priced as low as $120. There's a steady stream of players lining up at the podium to either get their name on the list or pay their entry fee.
So, even if you're not planning on playing in anything on the Main Event schedule, stop in for a Sit and Go, or head to the Poker Room, where 85 tables await your action 24-7!
BIG NAMES GONE (EVENT #14)
Seven Card Stud
Buy in: $350 + $50
Some of the more recognizable Seven Card Stud names are on the rail. Dr. Will Noyes only gets to play a few hands before his stack of 2,000 is gone. He spent the entire day finishing 4th in the HOSE event.
Chris Reslock, Event #3 (PLO) Champion, uses pocket aces to knock out Mike "Hooks" Lanzetta.
Well known pro Anna Wroblewski is out, as is Bill "Bumpereno" Munley.
20 players remain with an average stack of 41k.
The original plan was to stop at 16 players or 2 AM, whichever came first. But organizers have the option to play down to the final table of 8, and will make the call when 16 remain.
Level 12 continues (2k/4k Limits).
Buy in: $350 + $50
Some of the more recognizable Seven Card Stud names are on the rail. Dr. Will Noyes only gets to play a few hands before his stack of 2,000 is gone. He spent the entire day finishing 4th in the HOSE event.
Chris Reslock, Event #3 (PLO) Champion, uses pocket aces to knock out Mike "Hooks" Lanzetta.
Well known pro Anna Wroblewski is out, as is Bill "Bumpereno" Munley.
20 players remain with an average stack of 41k.
The original plan was to stop at 16 players or 2 AM, whichever came first. But organizers have the option to play down to the final table of 8, and will make the call when 16 remain.
Level 12 continues (2k/4k Limits).
EVENT #12 - "ONE OF A KIND"
The biggest name at Event #12's final table probably doesn't register in the minds of casual poker players/fans. Peter Alson is one of the best poker authors in land. He co-wrote with Nolan Dalla what is considered the top biography of the late Stuey Ungar, One of a Kind: The Rise and Fall of Stuey "The Kid" Ungar.
Alson comes to the final table sitting 4th in chips. 6 players still remain.
Alson comes to the final table sitting 4th in chips. 6 players still remain.
EVENT #12 - BOB NEWTON ELMINATED IN 7TH
Another player out and another skin on Justin Levy's wall.
The victim this time was 7th place finisher Bob Newton who found himself all-in with AQ and this time Levy was holding pocket tens. No drama, sweating, or redraws on the board. Levy takes home $6,762 for his 7th place finish.
The victim this time was 7th place finisher Bob Newton who found himself all-in with AQ and this time Levy was holding pocket tens. No drama, sweating, or redraws on the board. Levy takes home $6,762 for his 7th place finish.
EVENT #12 - MIKE FEDELE ELIMINATED IN 8TH
The carnage continues unabated. Before I could snap up the last post, Mike Fedele found himself in a battle with our chip leader Justin Levy. Fedele was holding AJ and facing a bet from Levy that would put him at risk. He said if it was anyone other than the huge chip leader he thinks harder about it. He made the call and was up against Big Slick.
The AK help up and Fedele is sent to the cage to pick up his $5,072 for 8th place.
The AK help up and Fedele is sent to the cage to pick up his $5,072 for 8th place.
J.J. FEELING DYN-O-MYTE (EVENT 13)
Seven Card Stud
Buy-In: $350 + $50
Joseph Making Another Run
Johanssy Joseph (Spring Valley, NY) is a force to reckon with as play continues after the dinner break. Joseph takes down a healthy pot when he check raises the turn and his opponent folds.
"Remember that hand," says good friend Ryan Eriquezzo, who's on the rail. "We have a side bet over here." Joseph, who cashed in the Deep Stack, is now one of the chip leaders with more than 100k.
As Joseph stacks his new found wealth, Karen Dinunzio (S. Euclid, OH) joins the table and blurts out to Joseph, "hey I knocked you out yesterday! You're doing a lot better today." Joseph and Dinunzio both played in Event #12 ($350 + $50).
60 players remain with an average stack of 57k. The plan is to play until 2 AM or 27 players, which ever comes first. The bubble breaks at 27.
Level 11 (800/1600/200 ante).
Buy-In: $350 + $50
Joseph Making Another RunJohanssy Joseph (Spring Valley, NY) is a force to reckon with as play continues after the dinner break. Joseph takes down a healthy pot when he check raises the turn and his opponent folds.
"Remember that hand," says good friend Ryan Eriquezzo, who's on the rail. "We have a side bet over here." Joseph, who cashed in the Deep Stack, is now one of the chip leaders with more than 100k.
As Joseph stacks his new found wealth, Karen Dinunzio (S. Euclid, OH) joins the table and blurts out to Joseph, "hey I knocked you out yesterday! You're doing a lot better today." Joseph and Dinunzio both played in Event #12 ($350 + $50).
60 players remain with an average stack of 57k. The plan is to play until 2 AM or 27 players, which ever comes first. The bubble breaks at 27.
Level 11 (800/1600/200 ante).
EVENT #12 - WOOD AND KATZ ELIMINATED
It didn't take very long before we drew first blood. On the very first hand of the final, our leader Justin Levy sent two players to the rail. Levy snap called after a shove (Eric Wood) and re-shove (Michael Katz). He was ahead and stayed that way with his QQ versus AQ and AT. Levy now has a monstrous chip lead.
With the shorter stack, Wood will take home $2,198 for 10th and Katz earns $3,382 for 9th.
With the shorter stack, Wood will take home $2,198 for 10th and Katz earns $3,382 for 9th.
EVENT #12 - FINAL TABLE
The final table is underway for Event #12. Here are the seat assignments and chip stacks.
Seat 1 Tuan Gbehan
Seat 2 Justin Levy
Seat 3 Peter Also
Seat 4 Bob Newton
Seat 5 John Kosak
Seat 6 Bosu Avunoori
Seat 7 Mike Fedele
Seat 8 Eric Wood
Seat 9 Esfandiar Dara
Seat 10 Mike Katz
Justin Levy - 1,200,000
Mike Fedele - 650,000
Bosu Avunoori - 530,000
Peter Also - 480,000
Tuan Gbehan - 440,000
Mike Katz - 430,000
Esfandiar Dara - 410,000
Bob Newton - 385,000
Eric Wood - 300,000
John Kosak - 150,000
Seat 1 Tuan Gbehan
Seat 2 Justin Levy
Seat 3 Peter Also
Seat 4 Bob Newton
Seat 5 John Kosak
Seat 6 Bosu Avunoori
Seat 7 Mike Fedele
Seat 8 Eric Wood
Seat 9 Esfandiar Dara
Seat 10 Mike Katz
Justin Levy - 1,200,000
Mike Fedele - 650,000
Bosu Avunoori - 530,000
Peter Also - 480,000
Tuan Gbehan - 440,000
Mike Katz - 430,000
Esfandiar Dara - 410,000
Bob Newton - 385,000
Eric Wood - 300,000
John Kosak - 150,000
EVENT #12 - POST DINNER RUSH
It's happened before, immediately upon returning from an hour's worth of food the players are friskier and we see a lot more action. In just under an hour we have dropped four players and we are down to our final ten. The players are re-drawing for seats and we'll be back with seats and chip counts.
William Fouke was our first to exit in the 14th spot on the very first hand back from dinner. He pushed his short stack in with KJ and was called by the big stacks A4. No improvement and he's done for the day with $,198
Also eliminated during that level was Justin Fox (12th for $1,198) and Peter Herold (11th for $1,198).
The fun hand of the level involved John Kosak who found himself all-in preflop racing against Bosu Avunoori. He was ahead with the TT versus AJ. He took control on the flop and rivered the case ten for exclamation.
William Fouke was our first to exit in the 14th spot on the very first hand back from dinner. He pushed his short stack in with KJ and was called by the big stacks A4. No improvement and he's done for the day with $,198
Also eliminated during that level was Justin Fox (12th for $1,198) and Peter Herold (11th for $1,198).
The fun hand of the level involved John Kosak who found himself all-in preflop racing against Bosu Avunoori. He was ahead with the TT versus AJ. He took control on the flop and rivered the case ten for exclamation.
STUD UPDATE
Event #14 - Seven Card Stud
Buy-In: $350 + $50
Players remaining: 50
All players have returned from a 10-minute break.
Unofficial Chip-Leaders:
Carl Bleeker
Travis Williams
Notables Still Alive:
"Hooks" Lanzetta
Chris Reslock
Buy-In: $350 + $50
Players remaining: 50
All players have returned from a 10-minute break.
Unofficial Chip-Leaders:
Carl Bleeker
Travis Williams
Notables Still Alive:
"Hooks" Lanzetta
Chris Reslock
A WINNER CROWNED
EVENT #11 - H.O.S.E CHAMPION
Henry Porcaro (Warwick, NY) praised The Borgata after his 1st place finish. "It was a tough field, but great structure...Everything here is excellent," said the soft-spoken retiree from FDNY. Porcaro was all smiles as he exited the Event Center with $21,350 and the Borgata Trophy
EVENT #11 - H.O.S.E
The local Boardwalk Merchant was in good spirits after his 2nd place HOSE finish. "Charlie" Brahmi (Ventnor City, NJ) has been playing mixed games and high-stakes Stud since the early 80's. The life-long rounder told the dealer and floor staff, "Borgata is the nuts" after receiving $11,590 in prize money.
EVENT #12 - DINNER BREAK
We eliminated three times as many players in this level as last. Quick math equals just three more eliminations over the last 50 minutes of play. The remaining 14 players are heading off on their dinner break after surviving the "dinner voucher" bubble.
Day 2 starting chip leader Daniel Jacob received the toughest beat of the level. After a pre-flop raising battle, he was all-in versus Peter Alson in another coin flip. Jacob was holding AQ and flopped his ace but Alson also hit a set on the flop with his 88. No river help and our starting chip leader is gone. Jacob pockets $1,116 for his efforts.
Also eliminated during that level was and Frankie Greever (15th for $1,606) and Michael Gorelik (17th for $1,116).
Players will return to blinds at 10,000-20,000 ante 3,000. Average chipstack is 345,000.
Day 2 starting chip leader Daniel Jacob received the toughest beat of the level. After a pre-flop raising battle, he was all-in versus Peter Alson in another coin flip. Jacob was holding AQ and flopped his ace but Alson also hit a set on the flop with his 88. No river help and our starting chip leader is gone. Jacob pockets $1,116 for his efforts.
Also eliminated during that level was and Frankie Greever (15th for $1,606) and Michael Gorelik (17th for $1,116).
Players will return to blinds at 10,000-20,000 ante 3,000. Average chipstack is 345,000.
EVENT #11 - H.O.S.E
Heads-Up Play Begins...
Charlie Brahmi and Henry Porcaro are almost even in chips as they battle for the Borgata trophy and over $20,000 in cash.
Charlie Brahmi and Henry Porcaro are almost even in chips as they battle for the Borgata trophy and over $20,000 in cash.
UNOFFICIAL CHIP COUNTS
As Events #13 and #14 return from dinner break, an unofficial count has found the chip leaders.
1k NL (#13): Jason Warriner (Absecon, NJ) 149k. 110 of the 285 players remain with an average stack of 31k.
Stud (#14): Travis Williams (Laurel, MD) 39k. 59 of the 103 players remain with an average stack of 14k.
Travis Williams, Event #14EVENT #11 - H.O.S.E
Peter Marvo (Douglaston, NY) grinded the short stack most of the day, but managed to earn 3rd place honors and $7,320 for his play. "He reads situations and changes gears really well," said one onlooker from the rail.
EVENT #11 - H.O.S.E
Willard Noyes (Thompson, PA) was eliminated in 4th place when his lone pair of Queens was scooped by the two pair and nut low draw of our chip-leader, Henry Porcaro. "Dr. Will" earned $5,490 before jumping back into Event #14.
EVENT #11 - H.O.S.E
Lance Mesler (Linden, NJ) was eliminated when his J-high straight fell short to Aces full of our chipleader, Henry Porcaro. The 5th place finisher fell victim in the Stud Hi/Lo round, but took home $4,270 in prize money. Look for him and his brother to make some deep runs in future mixed events.
EVENT #12 - GERALD BACKMAN ELIMINATED IN 18TH
The play has crawled to a snail's pace. We don't have a large number of chips moving from stack to stack and the shorties are staying alive. In the last 50 minutes level we only had one player sent to the rail.
Gerald Backman got all his chips in good, the theme of the day. His 99 were way ahead of his opponent's 88. But as we've seen throughout the day, the flop of 2 Q 8 had him shaking his head and collecting at the cage after no miracle on the turn or river.
Backman takes home $1,116 for his 18th place finish.
The players are on a 15 minute break and will return to blinds at 8,000-16,000 ante 2,000.
Gerald Backman got all his chips in good, the theme of the day. His 99 were way ahead of his opponent's 88. But as we've seen throughout the day, the flop of 2 Q 8 had him shaking his head and collecting at the cage after no miracle on the turn or river.
Backman takes home $1,116 for his 18th place finish.
The players are on a 15 minute break and will return to blinds at 8,000-16,000 ante 2,000.
2 NO-SHOWS
There are two no-shows, one each in Events #13 and #14. One player has a good excuse, the other is MIA.
In the Stud Tournament (#14), dealers are blinding off the stack of Dr. Will Noyes, who's at the final table of the HOSE (Event #11) tournament which began Tuesday. Tournament rules don't allow him to play in both events simultaneously, so while's he's still alive for the top prize of $21,350 in HOSE, his stud stack is bleeding away.
"I asked them if my break time (from the HOSE) is free time and they said, 'yes,' unfortunately they won't let me go back and forth.
In the 1k (#13) Daniel Illingworth (San Diego, CA) never showed up and has been blinded off for the last 8 hours. Eric Siegel, of the PPI gang, sums it up best, "The guy's impossible to read."
Another player adds, "very consistent," with a third chiming in, "doesn't bluff much."
Illingworth's 12k starting stack makes it all the way to dinner, and his food voucher is up for grabs on the last hand before break. Joe Dittmar (Long Island, NY) wins the final hand and gets the bonus.
"This is definitely my best hand of the day," he says after surviving a 17k all-in. "The voucher is number one, the pot is a close second."
The final tallies: Illingworth has 775 left which will be all-in as the big blind on the first hand back. Dr. Will's sitting on 2,400 in the Stud and a whole lot more in the HOSE as 1 of the 4 finalists
Both Events #13 and #14 are on a one hour dinner break.
Winner, Winner -Double Dinner!Dittmar Doubles Stack & Voucher
EVENT #12 - DOWN TO 18
The big run by Alex Caperonis came to a grinding halt and brought us down to the final two tables of Event #12. Caperonis was cripped a few hands earlier and put his chips in the middle with TT. He was looking good against his opponent with only one overcard, A9.
The flop was a brutal A 7 A with the turn and river bringing no joy. He was eliminated in 19th place for $930. Also recently eliminated was Vincent Bragaglia who lost a race with 55 against AQs.
The flop was a brutal A 7 A with the turn and river bringing no joy. He was eliminated in 19th place for $930. Also recently eliminated was Vincent Bragaglia who lost a race with 55 against AQs.
NO "JOY" LUCK CLUB
Event #11 - H.O.S.E
Buy-In: $1,000 + $90
Ming "Joy" Reslock was eliminated during the Seven Card Stud rotation when her 779T failed to improve against the AAQ8 of Peter Marvo. Ming will take home $3,660 in prize money, while Marvo continues to nurse the short stack.
The remaining 5 players are still fighting for the Borgata Poker Open trophy.
Buy-In: $1,000 + $90
Ming "Joy" Reslock was eliminated during the Seven Card Stud rotation when her 779T failed to improve against the AAQ8 of Peter Marvo. Ming will take home $3,660 in prize money, while Marvo continues to nurse the short stack.
The remaining 5 players are still fighting for the Borgata Poker Open trophy.
EVENT #12 - BIG HANDS
For those looking for an update on Keith Johnson it's good news and bad news. Good news is that he made the money, bad news is that he just got beat on the river. He went to battle preflop with Peter Herold to his left and all the chip went in on a coin flip. Johnson's AK was looking on the K T 4 flop, still cooking with the 8 turn card, then sent to the rail when Herold hit a queen on the river.
Keith Johnson will take home $930 for his 22nd place finish.
Also hitting the rail over the last few minutes were Anthony Diori (24th) and Joe Opie (23rd).
Tuan Gheban continues his hot run by cracking the AA of Brett Fox with K9h. He tells me that's the third time this event he beat the rockets. That moves Tuan over 500,000.
Keith Johnson will take home $930 for his 22nd place finish.
Also hitting the rail over the last few minutes were Anthony Diori (24th) and Joe Opie (23rd).
Tuan Gheban continues his hot run by cracking the AA of Brett Fox with K9h. He tells me that's the third time this event he beat the rockets. That moves Tuan over 500,000.
EVENT #14 PAYOUTS
$350 + $50 Seven Card Stud
Entries: 103
Prize Pool: $36,050
Place - Amount
1 $13,699
2 $7,931
3 $4,326
4 $2,884
5 $2,523
6 $2,163
7 $1,442
8 $1,082
Entries: 103
Prize Pool: $36,050
Place - Amount
1 $13,699
2 $7,931
3 $4,326
4 $2,884
5 $2,523
6 $2,163
7 $1,442
8 $1,082
EVENT #13 PAYOUTS
$1,000 + $90 No Limit Hold'em
Entries: 285
Prize Pool: $285,000
Place - Amount
1 $85,500
2 $48,450
3 $26,648
4 $19,950
5 $17,100
6 $14,250
7 $11,400
8 $8,550
9 $5,700
10-12 $3,705
13-15 $3,135
16-18 $2,565
19-27 $2,137
Entries: 285
Prize Pool: $285,000
Place - Amount
1 $85,500
2 $48,450
3 $26,648
4 $19,950
5 $17,100
6 $14,250
7 $11,400
8 $8,550
9 $5,700
10-12 $3,705
13-15 $3,135
16-18 $2,565
19-27 $2,137
EVENT #11 - H.O.S.E
Borgata regular and accomplished mixed-game player, Brent Keller, was eliminated during the Omaha Hi/Lo rotation when his A2T5 failed to make a low and was scooped by AKJ7.
The 7th place finisher leaves with a frustrated $3,050 in winnings.
"I'm disappointed, I feel like I should win these things."
Roland Israelashvili (Forest Hills, NJ) was eliminated in 8th place and earned $2,440 for his efforts.
The 7th place finisher leaves with a frustrated $3,050 in winnings.
"I'm disappointed, I feel like I should win these things."
Roland Israelashvili (Forest Hills, NJ) was eliminated in 8th place and earned $2,440 for his efforts.
AWAITING THE DINNER BREAK...
Event #11 - No Limit Hold Em'
Buy-In: $1,000 + $90
Players remaining: 150
Blinds @ 300/600/75a
Level 7 begins as all players return from a 10-minute break.
Notables still alive:
Manny Patel
Charles Minter
Todd Terry
Mike "Little Man" Sica
Buy-In: $1,000 + $90
Players remaining: 150
Blinds @ 300/600/75a
Level 7 begins as all players return from a 10-minute break.
Notables still alive:
Manny Patel
Charles Minter
Todd Terry
Mike "Little Man" Sica
EVENT #12 - COLOR UP
The 26 remaining players are on a 15 break as the staff colors up and races off the 500 chips as they move into Level 17. When they return, blinds will be 5,000-10,000 with a 1,000 ante. Average chip stack is just under 20,000.
Eyeballing some of the chipstacks remaining, we have Brett Fox (530,000), Peter Alson (400,000), Esfandiar Dara (380,000), Tuan Gheban (200,000), and Justin Levy (250,000) who started the day with just 28,000.
Players have returned and cards are in air.
Eyeballing some of the chipstacks remaining, we have Brett Fox (530,000), Peter Alson (400,000), Esfandiar Dara (380,000), Tuan Gheban (200,000), and Justin Levy (250,000) who started the day with just 28,000.
Players have returned and cards are in air.
EVENT #12 - CITY OF CHAMPIONS?
"Will you post my picture if I make the final table?" asked Eric Wood. I told him I'd post if he made the final 27 with his short stack, probably write the book if he won the tournaments. Wood came close to missing out on the final 3 tables at the hands of yet another bad beat.
He put all his chips in the middle with two black kings against his opponents pocket tens. 8 Q J had him sweating the gutter ball draw and two tens. One of those tens fell on the turn, putting him in trouble but still open ended. The river came a 9 giving him a the king high straight and live to see another hand.
While that was going on, another table finished the job getting us to 27 players. I missed the recipient of the beat, but his AA was cracked by KQ and he's off to the cage.
He put all his chips in the middle with two black kings against his opponents pocket tens. 8 Q J had him sweating the gutter ball draw and two tens. One of those tens fell on the turn, putting him in trouble but still open ended. The river came a 9 giving him a the king high straight and live to see another hand.
While that was going on, another table finished the job getting us to 27 players. I missed the recipient of the beat, but his AA was cracked by KQ and he's off to the cage.
EVENT #11 - H.O.S.E
Charlie Townsend (Dagboro, DE) took a brutal beat during the Hold Em' rotation to end his day in the Mixed Event. He got his last 12K in the middle with KK but had his big pair cracked on the river when Brent Keller made a set of 9's.
The local PPI player earned $1,830 for his efforts.
The local PPI player earned $1,830 for his efforts.
EVENT #12 - PLAY THEM IN THE DARK
Jose Gatmaitan can thank Tuan Gheban's gambling streak for his continued life in Event #12.
In the blinds, Gheban suggested they both play their hands blind. Gheban completed in the SB and Gatmaitan checked, after peeling back a look at his cards. That left Gheban the only one playing blind.
The flop came out Ace high and they both checked. King on the turn, Gheban checked then min-raised Gatmaitan's 30k bet. Gatmaitman called the raise and they both checked the inconsequential river. Gatmaitman flipped over AJ of diamonds for top pair. Gheban finally saw his cards when he tabled KK for the turned two outer.
In the blinds, Gheban suggested they both play their hands blind. Gheban completed in the SB and Gatmaitan checked, after peeling back a look at his cards. That left Gheban the only one playing blind.
The flop came out Ace high and they both checked. King on the turn, Gheban checked then min-raised Gatmaitan's 30k bet. Gatmaitman called the raise and they both checked the inconsequential river. Gatmaitman flipped over AJ of diamonds for top pair. Gheban finally saw his cards when he tabled KK for the turned two outer.
FINAL TABLE PREVIEW? (EVENT #14)
Seven Card Stud
Buy-In: $350 + $50
Lanzetta's Philly Pride
The unofficial featured table of the stud event has two of the better players who squared off at the final table in June's Borgata Summer Open.
Mike "Hooks" Lanzetta (7th BSO) & Bill "Bumpereno" Munley (2nd, BSO) are across the table from each other and having a good time with stacks of between 10k and 20k.
Lanzetta (Williamstown, NJ) is a four-for-four guy (Phillies, Eagles, Flyers & Sixers) and once again is sporting Phillies gear. This time it's a #34, Cliff Lee jersey.
When I asked him, what makes him more nervous, the possibility of Kevin Kolb starting at quarterback for the Eagles or Brad Lidge trying to save a Phillies game? He says without question. "Lidge. The Eagles have enough parts around Kolb, but Lidge hasn't proven he can do it this year.
Level 5 (200/400 Limits) continues.
Munley "Bumping" Along
Buy-In: $350 + $50
Lanzetta's Philly PrideThe unofficial featured table of the stud event has two of the better players who squared off at the final table in June's Borgata Summer Open.
Mike "Hooks" Lanzetta (7th BSO) & Bill "Bumpereno" Munley (2nd, BSO) are across the table from each other and having a good time with stacks of between 10k and 20k.
Lanzetta (Williamstown, NJ) is a four-for-four guy (Phillies, Eagles, Flyers & Sixers) and once again is sporting Phillies gear. This time it's a #34, Cliff Lee jersey.
When I asked him, what makes him more nervous, the possibility of Kevin Kolb starting at quarterback for the Eagles or Brad Lidge trying to save a Phillies game? He says without question. "Lidge. The Eagles have enough parts around Kolb, but Lidge hasn't proven he can do it this year.
Level 5 (200/400 Limits) continues.
Munley "Bumping" AlongEVENT #12 - TWO LIVE CARDS
Tuan Gheban runs good. He's been forcing most of the action at his table. The latest hand had him raising it up from middle position again when he faced an all-in reraise from the big blind. It was only 22k more to call and he flipped over J2d versus the offsuit big slick of Heung Young. "Two live cards" said one player. Another asked "Is that the kind of stuff you've been raising with this whole time?"
His two live cards became a monster with when he flopped trip 2's. No running cards to help Yoon and he exits in 36th place for $710.
His two live cards became a monster with when he flopped trip 2's. No running cards to help Yoon and he exits in 36th place for $710.
MIXED GAME FINAL TABLE
Event #11 - H.O.S.E
Buy-In: $1,000 + $90
Number of Entries: 61
Prize Pool: $61,000
The Final Table
seat 1 - Charles Townsend
seat 2 - Roland Israelashvili
seat 3 - Peter Mavro
seat 4 - Willard "Dr. Will" Noyes
seat 5 - Ming "Joy" Reslock
seat 6 - Brent Keller
seat 7 - Charlie Brahmi
seat 8 - Lance Mesler
seat 9 - Henry Porcaro
Buy-In: $1,000 + $90
Number of Entries: 61
Prize Pool: $61,000
The Final Table
seat 1 - Charles Townsend
seat 2 - Roland Israelashvili
seat 3 - Peter Mavro
seat 4 - Willard "Dr. Will" Noyes
seat 5 - Ming "Joy" Reslock
seat 6 - Brent Keller
seat 7 - Charlie Brahmi
seat 8 - Lance Mesler
seat 9 - Henry Porcaro
BAGELS AND PRETZELS (EVENT #13)
No Limit Hold Em'
Buy-In: $1,000 + $90
Tony "Bagels" Cavezza has increased is starting 12k stack to 45k. His pocket threes boat up on the river to take 10k and eliminate one opponent.
"Bagels" is chowing on a Philly soft pretzel with yellow mustard, as one bystander yells, "gotta be the pretzels."
While Cavazza's chowing down on carbs, Jason Young's standing in the registration line as a notable 1k casualty, Bill Blanda is also out. Joining Young in line is Lacey Jones, who's playing in her first event of the day, the 4pm (1 in 10 Survior Tournament).
Level 5 continues (150/300/25 ante).
Buy-In: $1,000 + $90
Tony "Bagels" Cavezza has increased is starting 12k stack to 45k. His pocket threes boat up on the river to take 10k and eliminate one opponent.
"Bagels" is chowing on a Philly soft pretzel with yellow mustard, as one bystander yells, "gotta be the pretzels."
While Cavazza's chowing down on carbs, Jason Young's standing in the registration line as a notable 1k casualty, Bill Blanda is also out. Joining Young in line is Lacey Jones, who's playing in her first event of the day, the 4pm (1 in 10 Survior Tournament).
Level 5 continues (150/300/25 ante).
EVENT #12 - PACE OF PLAY
It's a cliche moment only because it's true. With 45th paying the same as 37th, the shortstacks who survived the money bubble now take their shot with a much bigger range of hands trying to double up for a run to the final table and glory. Before the end of the level we've lost another 9 and are now running with 4 tables of 36 players.
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
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 #12 - IN THE MONEY
It took less than an hour to lose the 5 players needed to make the money in Event #12. Mike Gorelik of Staten Island did the field a favor by knocking out bubble boy John Koliner
Both players saw a flop of A 7 T and got their chips all in with Koliner being covered. He tabled A7 but Gorelik flipped up AT for bigger aces up. No miracle on the river and those remaining are in the money.
Players are combining to 5 tables and play will resume in Level 14. Tuan Gheban, Joey "The B", and Michelle "BaconBikini" are still alive.
Both players saw a flop of A 7 T and got their chips all in with Koliner being covered. He tabled A7 but Gorelik flipped up AT for bigger aces up. No miracle on the river and those remaining are in the money.
Players are combining to 5 tables and play will resume in Level 14. Tuan Gheban, Joey "The B", and Michelle "BaconBikini" are still alive.
EVENT #11 - H.O.S.E
With tons of experience and a dominant chip-lead, Ming Reslock becomes the favorite entering the final day. On the verge of her second mixed-game final table in less than 5 days, "Joy" looks to add another win to her already impressive tournament resume.
The remaining 14 players are seated.
Day 2 play has officially started.
The remaining 14 players are seated.
Day 2 play has officially started.
EVENT #12 - DAY 2 ABOUT TO BEGIN
The 53 players returning for Day 2 of Event #12 are beginning to take their seats and stack their chips. That leaves them just 5 eliminations from making the money and hoping to take home the hardware at the end of the day.
Dan Jacob is the front runner to start the day with 580,000 in chips and Jose Rato is the shortstack looking to make it through. The will start midway through Level 13 with blinds at 1,500-3,000 300 ante. Average chipstack is just over 91,000. Full chip counts can be found here.
Payouts for Event #12:
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
Dan Jacob is the front runner to start the day with 580,000 in chips and Jose Rato is the shortstack looking to make it through. The will start midway through Level 13 with blinds at 1,500-3,000 300 ante. Average chipstack is just over 91,000. Full chip counts can be found here.
Payouts for Event #12:
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
REGISTRATION CLOSED - 1K (EVENT #13)
Event #13 - No Limit Hold Em'
Buy-In: $1,000 + $90
Chaplin, Back for Another Run
The official count is 285 for the 1k. Event #9 (6-max) Champion, Maurice Paradis (Jewett, CT) is playing and smiles when asked if he's ready to go back-to-back after winning Tuesday, "sure, why not," he says.
One interesting table features local player Manny Patel (Burlington, NJ) and Borgata regular Joe Chaplin (Manhattan, NY). Chaplin's had success at Borgata, finishing 6th in the $1,500 at the 2008 Poker Open, and had a third place finish in July at the WSOP, after being as short as 325 chips.
Chaplin's glad to be back at Borg and likes the bigger events, "I wish they had a few more 2 and 3 k(s), but overall I love coming here," he says after taking down a pot with a turned flush to build his stack to 20k.
Level 3 (75/150) underway.
Buy-In: $1,000 + $90
Chaplin, Back for Another RunThe official count is 285 for the 1k. Event #9 (6-max) Champion, Maurice Paradis (Jewett, CT) is playing and smiles when asked if he's ready to go back-to-back after winning Tuesday, "sure, why not," he says.
One interesting table features local player Manny Patel (Burlington, NJ) and Borgata regular Joe Chaplin (Manhattan, NY). Chaplin's had success at Borgata, finishing 6th in the $1,500 at the 2008 Poker Open, and had a third place finish in July at the WSOP, after being as short as 325 chips.
Chaplin's glad to be back at Borg and likes the bigger events, "I wish they had a few more 2 and 3 k(s), but overall I love coming here," he says after taking down a pot with a turned flush to build his stack to 20k.
Level 3 (75/150) underway.
ROOM FULL OF STUDS (EVENT #14)
Event #14 - Seven Card Stud
Buy-In: $350 + $50
As the 1k tournament goes on break, the stud players are finding their seats.
Limit Champion Norman Whiteley (Newark, DE) is playing one day after his win and looking forward to a new venture, "Relax, take it easy and see how the day goes," he says.
Event #3 (PLO) champion Chris Reslock (Atlantic City, NJ) is in the field, as is 8th place finisher Dr. Will Noyes.
Players start with 8,000 chips, limits begin at 25/50 and levels are 40 minutes.
Buy-In: $350 + $50
As the 1k tournament goes on break, the stud players are finding their seats.
Limit Champion Norman Whiteley (Newark, DE) is playing one day after his win and looking forward to a new venture, "Relax, take it easy and see how the day goes," he says.
Event #3 (PLO) champion Chris Reslock (Atlantic City, NJ) is in the field, as is 8th place finisher Dr. Will Noyes.
Players start with 8,000 chips, limits begin at 25/50 and levels are 40 minutes.
EARLY 1K UPDATE
Event #13 - No Limit Hold Em'
Buy-In: $1,000 + $90
Level 2 has just started with close to 230 players,
only 1 more hour for Late Registration.
Official number of entrants and prize pool payouts
coming soon...
At first glance, here's some familiar faces in today's field:
"Action Bob" Hwang
Barry Leventhal
Will "The Thrill" Failla
Jason Young
Eric Seigel
Todd Terry
Tony "Bagels" Cavezza
Allen Bari
Buy-In: $1,000 + $90
Level 2 has just started with close to 230 players,
only 1 more hour for Late Registration.
Official number of entrants and prize pool payouts
coming soon...
At first glance, here's some familiar faces in today's field:
"Action Bob" Hwang
Barry Leventhal
Will "The Thrill" Failla
Jason Young
Eric Seigel
Todd Terry
Tony "Bagels" Cavezza
Allen Bari
DAY 2 CHIP COUNT - EVENT 12 ($350 NLH)
Borgata Poker Open
Event 12 - $350 + $50 No Limit Hold'em
September 15-16, 2009
Entries: 483 Prize Pool: $169,050
End of Day 1 Chip Count Leaders:
1. DANIEL JACOB (LITTLE RIVER, SC): 580,000
2. PETER ALSON (NEW YORK, NY): 401,500
3. ALEXANDRE CAPERONIS (MONTEBELLO, NY): 247,200
4. WILLIAM PRESTON FOUKE (HAGERSTOWN, MD): 237,200
5. MICHAEL GORELIK (STATEN ISLAND, NY): 163,900
6. ESFANDIAR DARA (NEW YORK, NY): 162,300
7. BRETT FOX (LONG BEACH, NY): 159,000
8. JOSE GATMAITAN (KING OF PRUSSIA, PA): 156,300
9. SALVATORE ATTINA (HARTSDALE, NY): 148,300
10. ALAN HADDY (OAKLAND, NJ): 141,400
11. WADE WOELFEL (MANKATO, MN): 140,100
12. VINCENT BRAGAGLIA (ROBINS VILL, NJ): 136,100
13. FRANKIE EDWARD GREEVER (OWINGS, MD): 136,100
14. JOSEPH OPIE (FAIR HAVEN, NJ): 131,100
15. MATTHEW HOYNOWSKI (CLARK, NJ): 128,000
16. ROBERT NEWTON (HIGH POINT, NC): 118,800
17. MICHAEL FEDELE JR. (HAVERTOWN, PA): 114,400
18. TUAN GBEHAN (TOMS RIVER, NJ): 112,900
19. WILL JAFFE (BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY): 105,400
20. GERALD BACKMAN (BALTIMORE, MD): 98,400
21. PERKOVIC ANDRIJA (PODGORICA, MN): 91,400
22. JOHN KOLINER (KINGS PARK, NY): 86,200
23. JOHN KOSAK (MAGNOLIA, NJ): 81,100
24. JOHN NGUYEN (PISCATAWAY, NJ): 79,200
25. PETER IPPOLITO (E MEADOW, NY): 77,800
26. CHRISTIAN FYKE (MONROEVILLE, PA): 67,800
27. YVES GRENON (OTTAWA, CAN): 65,300
28. HEUNG YOON (WOODBRIDGE, VA): 63,600
29. ERIC WOOD (PITTSBURGH, PA): 63,300
30. MICHAEL KATZ (MANALAPAN, NJ): 62,400
31. JOSEPH BROOKS (EGG HBR TWP P, NJ): 61,100
32. ROBERT BARLETTA (DENVILLE, NJ): 58,400
33. PETER HEROLD (NEW YORK, NY): 55,100
34. BOSU AVUNOORI (DREXEL, PA): 53,000
35. ROBERT ANDERSON (STATEN ISLAND, NY): 52,000
36. DAMON FERRANTE (PARSIPPANY, NJ): 50,200
37. KEITH JOHNSON (STATEN ISLAND, NY): 49,600
38. MARY DEMICHELE (BROOKLYN, NY): 46,800
39. DUSTIN DOBRILOVIC (RAVENNA, OH): 44,300
40. WOODROW SLOAN (BELLEVILLE, MI): 39,600
41. GREGORY DISLER (KENNETT SQUARE, PA): 37,300
42. JAMES PECHAC (PHOENIX, AZ): 36,900
43. DOUGLAS CARLI (ALLIANCE, OH): 35,700
44. ANTHONY DIORIO (STATEN ISLAND, NY): 34,800
45. VINCENT RUNFOLO (HAMMONTON, NJ): 30,900
46. WILLIAM ZGORSKI (HAMPSTEAD, MD): 30,300
47. BENNY THACKER (FREDERICKSBURG, VA): 29,800
48. PHEN SU KHOU (PHILADELPHIA, PA): 29,000
49. JUSTIN LEVY (COCONUT CREEK, FL): 28,800
50. ALAN COHEN (CHERRY HILL, NJ): 24,600
51. SHAWN PAUL PILOT (NORTH HILLS, CA): 21,000
52. CLAUDIE HOLLAND (FAYETTEVILLE, NC): 15,100
53. JOSE RATO (WARMINSTER, PA): 12,800
DAY 2 CHIP COUNT - EVENT 11 ($1000 HOSE)
Borgata Poker Open
Event 11 - $1000 + $90 H.O.S.E.
September 15-16, 2009
Entries: 61 Prize Pool: $61,000
End of Day 1 Chip Count Leaders:
1. MING RESLOCK (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ): 175,500
2. HENRY PORCARO (WARWICK, NY): 131,500
3. BRENT KELLER (HORSHAM, PA): 114,000
4. WILLARD NOYES (THOMPSON, PA): 99,500
5. LANCE MESLER (LINDEN, NJ): 77,000
6. CHARLES BRAHMI (VENTNOR CITY, NJ): 59,000
7. ROLAND ISRAELASHVILI (FOREST HILLS, NY): 51,000
8. DAVID ROSENAU (ABSECON, NJ): 48,500
9. PETER MAVRO (DOUGLASTON, NY): 43,000
10. MIKE LEAH (LAS VEGAS, NV): 40,000
11. CHARLES TOWNSEND (DAGBORO, DE): 30,000
12. FARZAD ROUHANI (BRIGANTINE, NJ): 28,500
13. ROBERT TOFT (YARDLEY, PA): 18,000
Event 11 - $1000 + $90 H.O.S.E.
September 15-16, 2009
Entries: 61 Prize Pool: $61,000
End of Day 1 Chip Count Leaders:
1. MING RESLOCK (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ): 175,500
2. HENRY PORCARO (WARWICK, NY): 131,500
3. BRENT KELLER (HORSHAM, PA): 114,000
4. WILLARD NOYES (THOMPSON, PA): 99,500
5. LANCE MESLER (LINDEN, NJ): 77,000
6. CHARLES BRAHMI (VENTNOR CITY, NJ): 59,000
7. ROLAND ISRAELASHVILI (FOREST HILLS, NY): 51,000
8. DAVID ROSENAU (ABSECON, NJ): 48,500
9. PETER MAVRO (DOUGLASTON, NY): 43,000
10. MIKE LEAH (LAS VEGAS, NV): 40,000
11. CHARLES TOWNSEND (DAGBORO, DE): 30,000
12. FARZAD ROUHANI (BRIGANTINE, NJ): 28,500
13. ROBERT TOFT (YARDLEY, PA): 18,000
FINAL RESULTS - EVENT 10 ($350 LIMIT)
Borgata Poker Open
Event 10 - $350 + $50 Limit Hold'em
September 14-15, 2009
Entries: 127 Prize Pool: $44,450
Final Results
1. NORMAN WHITELEY (NEWARK, DE): $13,690
2. ALBERT RICCOBONO (OSSINING, NY): $7,556
3. HUNG NGUYEN (HILLSBOROUGH, NJ): $4,222
4. ALBERT BARBIERI (LONG BEACH, CA): $3,111
5. BRIAN NICHOLS (EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ): $2,667
6. DENNIS CAPRIGLIONE (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ): $2,222
7. MARC LUNENFELD (VIRGINIA BCH, VA): $1,778
8. STEVEN RUTTER (SINKING SPRING, PA): $1,334
9. PAUL ALLEN (CHARLES TOWN, WV): $1,000
10. JOHN WHITWORTH (MYRTLE BEACH, SC): $867
11. MICHAEL SEGRE (CHERRY HILL, NJ): $867
12. ULDARICO MARCELO (BALTIMORE, MD): $867
13. NICHOLAS DERKE (AVONDALE, PA): $756
14. JEAN-PHILIPPE PIQUETTE (LAVAL QUEBEC, CAN): $756
15. BRIAN DOBROSKY (WYOMISSING, PA): $756
16. MARC FISHMAN (WEST FIELD, NJ): $667
17. MELANIE KAYE (GUILFORD, CT): $667
18. DOUGLAS YOUNG (HAMILTON, OH): $667
Event 10 - $350 + $50 Limit Hold'em
September 14-15, 2009
Entries: 127 Prize Pool: $44,450
Final Results
1. NORMAN WHITELEY (NEWARK, DE): $13,690
2. ALBERT RICCOBONO (OSSINING, NY): $7,556
3. HUNG NGUYEN (HILLSBOROUGH, NJ): $4,222
4. ALBERT BARBIERI (LONG BEACH, CA): $3,111
5. BRIAN NICHOLS (EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ): $2,667
6. DENNIS CAPRIGLIONE (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ): $2,222
7. MARC LUNENFELD (VIRGINIA BCH, VA): $1,778
8. STEVEN RUTTER (SINKING SPRING, PA): $1,334
9. PAUL ALLEN (CHARLES TOWN, WV): $1,000
10. JOHN WHITWORTH (MYRTLE BEACH, SC): $867
11. MICHAEL SEGRE (CHERRY HILL, NJ): $867
12. ULDARICO MARCELO (BALTIMORE, MD): $867
13. NICHOLAS DERKE (AVONDALE, PA): $756
14. JEAN-PHILIPPE PIQUETTE (LAVAL QUEBEC, CAN): $756
15. BRIAN DOBROSKY (WYOMISSING, PA): $756
16. MARC FISHMAN (WEST FIELD, NJ): $667
17. MELANIE KAYE (GUILFORD, CT): $667
18. DOUGLAS YOUNG (HAMILTON, OH): $667
FINAL RESULTS - EVENT 9 ($500 NLH 6-HANDED)
Borgata Poker Open
Event 9 - $500 + $60 No Limit Hold'em 6-Handed
September 14-15, 2009
Entries: 232 Prize Pool: $131,000
Final Results
1. MAURICE PARADIS (SALEM, NH): $39,299
2. JOSHUA BRIKIS (MONROEVILLE, PA): $22,269
3. DANNY MUI (NEW YORK, NY): $12,248
4. KEVIN MURRAY (OLNEY, MD): $9,169
5. JEFFREY WICKER (BRISTOL, PA): $7,859
6. DAVID JONES (YORK, PA): $6,550
7. ROBERT QUIGLEY,III (PITTSBURGH, PA): $5,240
8. ROBERT DEPASQUALE (RANDOLPH, NJ): $3,930
9. WILLIAM SHANKS (MONTEBELLO, CA): $2,620
10. MICHAEL BORCHETTA (LAGRANGEVILLE, NY): $1,703
11. JEFFREY COUTROULIS (TAMPA, FL): $1,703
12. FRANK BELASIC (CEDAR GROVE, NJ): $1,703
13. ARTHUR EVANS (DAVIE, FL): $1,441
14. SHANE LABOUNTY (WATERFORD, NY): $1,441
15. KEVIN JOHNSON (RARITAN, NJ): $1,441
16. GREG FONDACARO (SEWELL, NJ): $1,179
17. ALEX SMITH (HIGHLAND PARK, NJ): $1,179
18. ROBERT YOST (POTTSTOWN, PA): $1,179
19. JOSEPH PALMA (BENSALEM, PA): $983
20. MARK CICCONE (TINTON FALLS, NJ): $983
21. LINHKHOUNE VIRATH (NOKESVILLE, VA): $983
22. ERIC BALDWIN (HENDERSON, NV): $983
23. WILLIAM MCLAREN (GREENVILLE, SC): $983
24. KELLY ARMENTROUT (ALEXANDRIA, VA): $983
25. STEPHEN GERISCH (BOONTON, NJ): $983
26. DAVID DAVENPORT (DOVER, DE): $983
27. CHARLES JONES (PITTSBURGH, PA): $983
Event 9 - $500 + $60 No Limit Hold'em 6-Handed
September 14-15, 2009
Entries: 232 Prize Pool: $131,000
Final Results
1. MAURICE PARADIS (SALEM, NH): $39,299
2. JOSHUA BRIKIS (MONROEVILLE, PA): $22,269
3. DANNY MUI (NEW YORK, NY): $12,248
4. KEVIN MURRAY (OLNEY, MD): $9,169
5. JEFFREY WICKER (BRISTOL, PA): $7,859
6. DAVID JONES (YORK, PA): $6,550
7. ROBERT QUIGLEY,III (PITTSBURGH, PA): $5,240
8. ROBERT DEPASQUALE (RANDOLPH, NJ): $3,930
9. WILLIAM SHANKS (MONTEBELLO, CA): $2,620
10. MICHAEL BORCHETTA (LAGRANGEVILLE, NY): $1,703
11. JEFFREY COUTROULIS (TAMPA, FL): $1,703
12. FRANK BELASIC (CEDAR GROVE, NJ): $1,703
13. ARTHUR EVANS (DAVIE, FL): $1,441
14. SHANE LABOUNTY (WATERFORD, NY): $1,441
15. KEVIN JOHNSON (RARITAN, NJ): $1,441
16. GREG FONDACARO (SEWELL, NJ): $1,179
17. ALEX SMITH (HIGHLAND PARK, NJ): $1,179
18. ROBERT YOST (POTTSTOWN, PA): $1,179
19. JOSEPH PALMA (BENSALEM, PA): $983
20. MARK CICCONE (TINTON FALLS, NJ): $983
21. LINHKHOUNE VIRATH (NOKESVILLE, VA): $983
22. ERIC BALDWIN (HENDERSON, NV): $983
23. WILLIAM MCLAREN (GREENVILLE, SC): $983
24. KELLY ARMENTROUT (ALEXANDRIA, VA): $983
25. STEPHEN GERISCH (BOONTON, NJ): $983
26. DAVID DAVENPORT (DOVER, DE): $983
27. CHARLES JONES (PITTSBURGH, PA): $983
WEDNESDAY MORNING UPDATE
TODAY IN THE EVENT CENTER - September 16, 2009.
All Borgata Poker Events are
located upstairs in the Event Center.
Event #13 - No Limit Hold Em'
Day 1 starts at 11AM, $1,000 + $90 Entry Fee.
Event #14 - Seven Card Stud
Day 1 starts at 1PM, $350 + $50 Entry Fee.
***** ***** ***** ***** *****
Event #11 - H.O.S.E
Day 2 resumes at 2PM today.
Official Day 2 Chip Counts coming soon.
Event #12 - No Limit Hold Em'
Day 2 resumes at 2PM today.
Official Day 2 Chip Counts coming soon.
***** ***** ***** ***** *****
Event #36 - Survivor Tournament
Satellite starts at 4PM, $300 + $50 Entry Fee.
1 out of 10 players awarded $3,000.
Event #37 - Second Chance Cash
Play starts at 7PM, $200 + $30 Entry Fee.
All Borgata Poker Events are
located upstairs in the Event Center.
Event #13 - No Limit Hold Em'
Day 1 starts at 11AM, $1,000 + $90 Entry Fee.
Event #14 - Seven Card Stud
Day 1 starts at 1PM, $350 + $50 Entry Fee.
***** ***** ***** ***** *****
Event #11 - H.O.S.E
Day 2 resumes at 2PM today.
Official Day 2 Chip Counts coming soon.
Event #12 - No Limit Hold Em'
Day 2 resumes at 2PM today.
Official Day 2 Chip Counts coming soon.
***** ***** ***** ***** *****
Event #36 - Survivor Tournament
Satellite starts at 4PM, $300 + $50 Entry Fee.
1 out of 10 players awarded $3,000.
Event #37 - Second Chance Cash
Play starts at 7PM, $200 + $30 Entry Fee.
EVENT #11 - H.O.S.E
Day 1 has ended with 13 players remaining.
Play resumes tomorrow, September 16th at 2pm.
Unofficial Chip-Leaders:
Ming "Joy" Reslock - 175,500
Henry Porcaro - 131,500
Brent Keller - 114,000
Play resumes tomorrow, September 16th at 2pm.
Unofficial Chip-Leaders:
Ming "Joy" Reslock - 175,500
Henry Porcaro - 131,500
Brent Keller - 114,000
EVENT #12 WRAP UP
Event #12 has wrapped up for the night. Unofficially there are 54 players left and because the event didn't start until 1pm today, they finished play in the middle of 13. When they return tomorrow they will have 23 mins left in that level before moving up to 2k/4k blinds with a 400 ante.
Unofficially, the chip leader is Dan Jacob at $580k, with Peter Alson at $401,500, and William Preston at $237,200 right behind him.
Tomorrow is going to be another big day in the event center. The H.O.S.E. tournament will crown it's winner, as well as Event #12. The $1k NLHE (Event #13) also goes off at 11am, and the 7 stud (Event #14) will go off at 1pm.
Chris Reslock will be playing Event #14 while the likes of Jason Young, Will "I changed my nickname from The Thrill to Free Filter" Failla, and Kathy Leibert will play the $1k NLHE.
We will have official chip counts in the morning for Event #12 before the start of play.
Follow along tomorrow as we bring the action from the 2009 Borgata Poker Open.
Unofficially, the chip leader is Dan Jacob at $580k, with Peter Alson at $401,500, and William Preston at $237,200 right behind him.
Tomorrow is going to be another big day in the event center. The H.O.S.E. tournament will crown it's winner, as well as Event #12. The $1k NLHE (Event #13) also goes off at 11am, and the 7 stud (Event #14) will go off at 1pm.
Chris Reslock will be playing Event #14 while the likes of Jason Young, Will "I changed my nickname from The Thrill to Free Filter" Failla, and Kathy Leibert will play the $1k NLHE.
We will have official chip counts in the morning for Event #12 before the start of play.
Follow along tomorrow as we bring the action from the 2009 Borgata Poker Open.
ONLY 13 LEFT...
Event #11 - H.O.S.E
Buy-In: $1,000 + $90
With recent bustouts from local pros, Dave Fox and Chris Reslock, the Mixed Game Event has broken down to only
2 tables.
Table #1
seat 1 - Steven Affinito
seat 2 - Peter Marvo
seat 3 - Farzad "Freddie" Rouhani
seat 4 - Roland Israelashvili
seat 5 - Charlie Brahmi
seat 6 - Charlie Townsend
seat 7 - Willard Noyes
Table #2
seat 1 - Mike "GoLeafsGo" Leah
seat 2 - OPEN
seat 3 - David Rosenau
seat 4 - Brent Keller
seat 5 - Ming "Joy" Reslock
seat 6 - Henry Porcaro
seat 7 - Bo Toft
Buy-In: $1,000 + $90
With recent bustouts from local pros, Dave Fox and Chris Reslock, the Mixed Game Event has broken down to only
2 tables.
Table #1
seat 1 - Steven Affinito
seat 2 - Peter Marvo
seat 3 - Farzad "Freddie" Rouhani
seat 4 - Roland Israelashvili
seat 5 - Charlie Brahmi
seat 6 - Charlie Townsend
seat 7 - Willard Noyes
Table #2
seat 1 - Mike "GoLeafsGo" Leah
seat 2 - OPEN
seat 3 - David Rosenau
seat 4 - Brent Keller
seat 5 - Ming "Joy" Reslock
seat 6 - Henry Porcaro
seat 7 - Bo Toft
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