Under 80 left...
The remaining players will return
Tuesday, June 15th for Day 2 action starting at 2pm.
Day 1B starts tomorrow morning at 11am,
good luck to all Deep Stack players.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Leading the Pack
$500 + 60 NLH
The "Big Stacks" returning on Day 2...
Player - Unofficial Chip Count
Nikolay Volper -262,000
Danny Lala - 249,000
Namit Patel - 191,000
George Rakitzis - 183,000
Joe Altomonte - 157,000
The "Big Stacks" returning on Day 2...
Player - Unofficial Chip Count
Nikolay Volper -262,000
Danny Lala - 249,000
Namit Patel - 191,000
George Rakitzis - 183,000
Joe Altomonte - 157,000
The Case Ace(s)
$500 + 60 NLH
How would you Play it?
On a board of A♥ 10♦ 7♥ K♠ A♠, here's the action:
Seat 3 open-raises preflop, Seat 6 calls.
Seat 3 leads flop for 6k, Seat 6 min-raises to 12k, Seat 3 calls.
Seat 3 check- calls 12k on the turn.
Seat 3 check-calls 12k on the river.
Seat 6 turns over A♦10♥ , Seat 3 shows A♣ J♠ mucks
and says, "Glad I didn't raise."
Seat 3: Brandon Alcorn
Seat 6: Danny Lala
How would you Play it?
On a board of A♥ 10♦ 7♥ K♠ A♠, here's the action:
Seat 3 open-raises preflop, Seat 6 calls.
Seat 3 leads flop for 6k, Seat 6 min-raises to 12k, Seat 3 calls.
Seat 3 check- calls 12k on the turn.
Seat 3 check-calls 12k on the river.
Seat 6 turns over A♦10♥ , Seat 3 shows A♣ J♠ mucks
and says, "Glad I didn't raise."
Seat 3: Brandon Alcorn
Seat 6: Danny Lala
The Reader
$500 + 60 NLH
John Sykes (Brooklyn, NY) takes time between hands reading the Real Estate section of the newspaper.
"I'm always looking for a short sale," said the part-time player.
John Sykes (Brooklyn, NY) takes time between hands reading the Real Estate section of the newspaper.
"I'm always looking for a short sale," said the part-time player.
Nightly Numbers
$500 + 60 NLH
Blinds @ 800/1,600/200a
Number of Day 1A Entrants: 230
Players Remaining: 90
Play will stop after two more 40-minute levels,
good luck to the field down the stretch.
Blinds @ 800/1,600/200a
Number of Day 1A Entrants: 230
Players Remaining: 90
Play will stop after two more 40-minute levels,
good luck to the field down the stretch.
The Texter
$500 + 60 NLH
Teri Scibetta (Toms River, NJ) scoops another pot with pocket 88's, she adds to her 79,000 stack.
"My husband is at home babysitting," says the blonde in Seat #1.
Teri Scibetta (Toms River, NJ) scoops another pot with pocket 88's, she adds to her 79,000 stack.
"My husband is at home babysitting," says the blonde in Seat #1.
Out in Front
$500 + 60 NLH
The suckouts have begun...
Tournament Chip-Leader, Nikolay Volper (Bulgaria) has turned "get it in bad" into "run good".
The small business owner has 146,000 chips and some spooky luck, watch out field.
He busted "Mikey Unbelievable" Dentale when his 5♦5♠ out flopped
J♠ J♥ on a gross 5♥ 5♣ 8♠ J♣ 2♥ board.
A few orbits later, he played a huge pot with J♦ 3♦ and
outflopped K♣ J♥ to take the tournament chip lead.
The suckouts have begun...
Tournament Chip-Leader, Nikolay Volper (Bulgaria) has turned "get it in bad" into "run good".
The small business owner has 146,000 chips and some spooky luck, watch out field.
He busted "Mikey Unbelievable" Dentale when his 5♦5♠ out flopped
J♠ J♥ on a gross 5♥ 5♣ 8♠ J♣ 2♥ board.
A few orbits later, he played a huge pot with J♦ 3♦ and
outflopped K♣ J♥ to take the tournament chip lead.
Kind River
After raising preflop with K♣ K♦, Dylan Mich (Tuckerton, NJ) needs a nice river card to take his stack to more than 100k.
On a board of 3♣ Q♠ 10♦, the preflop caller leads out for 6k. Mich reraises to 20k, his opponent goes all-in for 20k more and Mich makes the call.
"You have a set," asks the player at risk while turning over two pairs with Q♥ 10♠
The turn is a brick, but the river is the 3♦, saving the day for Mich who says, "not a bad card," as he wins with a higher two pairs.
Level 10 (600/1200/200 ante) is underway.
On a board of 3♣ Q♠ 10♦, the preflop caller leads out for 6k. Mich reraises to 20k, his opponent goes all-in for 20k more and Mich makes the call.
"You have a set," asks the player at risk while turning over two pairs with Q♥ 10♠
The turn is a brick, but the river is the 3♦, saving the day for Mich who says, "not a bad card," as he wins with a higher two pairs.
Level 10 (600/1200/200 ante) is underway.
Rutger Ringer
$500 + 6- NLH
Namit Patel returns after his deep run in Event #2, the Rutger student was spotted with 97,000 chips on one of the outer tables. Good Luck kid!
117 Players Remaining
Namit Patel returns after his deep run in Event #2, the Rutger student was spotted with 97,000 chips on one of the outer tables. Good Luck kid!
117 Players Remaining
The Sleeper
$500 + 60 NLH
Anonymous Yankee Fan on Table #2 takes a power nap during a 10-minute break.
Day 1A Deep Stack Play will continue until Level #12, approximately 8:15pm.
Number of Entrants: 230
Players Remaining: 131
Anonymous Yankee Fan on Table #2 takes a power nap during a 10-minute break.
Day 1A Deep Stack Play will continue until Level #12, approximately 8:15pm.
Number of Entrants: 230
Players Remaining: 131
Coming Up ...
What to look forward to this week at Borgata...
Upcoming Events (Summer Poker Open):
Tues - Event #4 - $400 + 50 NLH - Survivor (1 in 10 wins $4,000)
Wed - Event #5 - $170 + 30 NLH - 50K Guaranteed (Re-Entry)
Thurs - Event #6 - $300 + 50 NLH -Seniors Event
Thurs - Event #7 - $200 + 30 NLH - Deep Stack Turbo
Upcoming Events (Summer Poker Open):
Tues - Event #4 - $400 + 50 NLH - Survivor (1 in 10 wins $4,000)
Wed - Event #5 - $170 + 30 NLH - 50K Guaranteed (Re-Entry)
Thurs - Event #6 - $300 + 50 NLH -Seniors Event
Thurs - Event #7 - $200 + 30 NLH - Deep Stack Turbo
Hall Leads Early
A Chip Leader has emerged...
Eric Hall - 127,000 chipsEarly tournament Chip Leader, Eric Hall, keeps an eye on his increasing stack heading into Level 9.
Players start to loosen up with Blinds @ 500/1,000/100a.
Bottom Pair - Good
$500 + $60 NL
Khaled Phones a Friend with Big News
Just call Ibrahim Khaled (Jersey City, NJ) a wild and crazy guy. After his bluff with 6 2 doesn't work preflop, he goes with plan B to win a big pot.
The board is 6 7 8 rainbow, and Khaled makes a c-bet for 10k. A tight player, who the table says was playing pretty solidly, moves all-in for 30k more. Khaled snap calls with bottom pair and it's a virtual coin flip as the player at risk has J 9 and an open ended straight draw.
The turn and river are bricks and Khaled's stacking 100k in chips, "I'm not going anywhere," he says. "I've got chips in. So what if I'm out, I'll go play cash," he adds, while explaining to the table his rationale.
The rest of the table is amazed and continues to make comments like:
"He didn't call, he snap called."
"Not just bottom pair, but six-deuce."
"Sick read, or crazy man."
Level 8 (400/800/75 ante) is winding down.
Khaled Phones a Friend with Big NewsJust call Ibrahim Khaled (Jersey City, NJ) a wild and crazy guy. After his bluff with 6 2 doesn't work preflop, he goes with plan B to win a big pot.
The board is 6 7 8 rainbow, and Khaled makes a c-bet for 10k. A tight player, who the table says was playing pretty solidly, moves all-in for 30k more. Khaled snap calls with bottom pair and it's a virtual coin flip as the player at risk has J 9 and an open ended straight draw.
The turn and river are bricks and Khaled's stacking 100k in chips, "I'm not going anywhere," he says. "I've got chips in. So what if I'm out, I'll go play cash," he adds, while explaining to the table his rationale.
The rest of the table is amazed and continues to make comments like:
"He didn't call, he snap called."
"Not just bottom pair, but six-deuce."
"Sick read, or crazy man."
Level 8 (400/800/75 ante) is winding down.
Early, Early
$500 + 60 NLH
The Germany vs. Austrailia soccer match has piqued the interest of tournament players in early levels of Borgata's first Deep Stack Event. With deep chip stacks and long levels, play is super snug.
Mixed between Derek Jeter and Chase Utley jerseys are signs of soccer flare, Paul Richemard (pictured below) returns for Deep Stack play after his deep run in Event #2, the aspiring poker star shows off his "Dutch soccer gear".
The Germany vs. Austrailia soccer match has piqued the interest of tournament players in early levels of Borgata's first Deep Stack Event. With deep chip stacks and long levels, play is super snug.
Mixed between Derek Jeter and Chase Utley jerseys are signs of soccer flare, Paul Richemard (pictured below) returns for Deep Stack play after his deep run in Event #2, the aspiring poker star shows off his "Dutch soccer gear".
I Should Know Better!
$500 + $60 NL
Big Haul for Hall
Mike Dentale (Brooklyn, NY) had a sick feeling as the hand played out, but he can't stop the reflex reaction that costs him his tournament life.
"I couldn't win the hand, but I could've lost the minimum," says the New York business owner, "I'm so sick right now, I shouldn't have gone out like that."
Dentale limps UTG with JJ and when the button makes it 1100, his reraise to 3k sets off a chain reaction. One caller, brings in another player and all of sudden there's four to the flop.
The board brings 5 5 8, Dentale leads out for 6k and one player calls. "Right there I know I'm beat," he says.
The turn is the probably the worst card Dentale can see, as a jack gives Dentale a full house. "We both check the turn and it's a smart play. I'm trying to trap with a boat and if he has quads, I'd do the same thing," he says.
The river is a blank and that's when Dentale's reflex's kick in. "I was planning on check-calling the river, but something just happened," he says, adding "I should know better."
Dentale bets 10k, Eric Hall (Staten Island, NY) reraises all-in for 15k more and Dentale can't fold for the nearly 50k pot. "I call," says Dentale, "you've got quads, right?"
Hall confirms the read and shows pocket 5s. "He brought me in," says Hall referencing the player sitting to his right. "If he folds (preflop), I don't come in. I'm getting nearly three-to-one on my money. I have to call," says Hall who now has 125k.
And with that Dentale's day in Borgata Summer Poker Open is done. His parting words: "if I check the river, he bets 10k, I call and I'm still in. I shouldn't have gone out that hand."
Level 6 (200/400/50 ante) continues.
Big Haul for HallMike Dentale (Brooklyn, NY) had a sick feeling as the hand played out, but he can't stop the reflex reaction that costs him his tournament life.
"I couldn't win the hand, but I could've lost the minimum," says the New York business owner, "I'm so sick right now, I shouldn't have gone out like that."
Dentale limps UTG with JJ and when the button makes it 1100, his reraise to 3k sets off a chain reaction. One caller, brings in another player and all of sudden there's four to the flop.
The board brings 5 5 8, Dentale leads out for 6k and one player calls. "Right there I know I'm beat," he says.
The turn is the probably the worst card Dentale can see, as a jack gives Dentale a full house. "We both check the turn and it's a smart play. I'm trying to trap with a boat and if he has quads, I'd do the same thing," he says.
The river is a blank and that's when Dentale's reflex's kick in. "I was planning on check-calling the river, but something just happened," he says, adding "I should know better."
Dentale bets 10k, Eric Hall (Staten Island, NY) reraises all-in for 15k more and Dentale can't fold for the nearly 50k pot. "I call," says Dentale, "you've got quads, right?"
Hall confirms the read and shows pocket 5s. "He brought me in," says Hall referencing the player sitting to his right. "If he folds (preflop), I don't come in. I'm getting nearly three-to-one on my money. I have to call," says Hall who now has 125k.
And with that Dentale's day in Borgata Summer Poker Open is done. His parting words: "if I check the river, he bets 10k, I call and I'm still in. I shouldn't have gone out that hand."
Level 6 (200/400/50 ante) continues.
Break Over/Blinds Up
$500 + $60 NL
The players' second break of the day (every two levels) is over and antes are now in effect. Level 5 (150/300/25 ante) is underway.
Tables on the far side of the Poker Room continue to break as the main tables are in the tournament area of the room. 20 tables are running (200 players) after 30 players have been knocked out so far.
The players' second break of the day (every two levels) is over and antes are now in effect. Level 5 (150/300/25 ante) is underway.
Tables on the far side of the Poker Room continue to break as the main tables are in the tournament area of the room. 20 tables are running (200 players) after 30 players have been knocked out so far.
Not on a Flush Draw
$500 + $60 NL
Medrano Makin' Things Happen
George Medrano (Rego Park, NY) is a physical therapist who's giving his table a workout.
With A♦ 10♦, Medrano makes a button raise and gets an early position caller. The flop is A♠ K♣ 9♠ and Medrano calls a pot sized bet. "I figure he's on a flush draw," says Medrano, who had two final tables, and two 11th place finishes at Borgata Poker Opens last year.
The turn is a non-spade and the player fires out another pot size bet. Medrano goes with his read and makes it 15k more and his opponent tanks. "I'm not a flush draw," he says while moving all-in.
Medrano makes the call and is in great shape against A 7 and takes the 50k pot when a blank hits the river.
"A lot of loose play," says Medrano, who's increased his starting stack three fold to 75k, "definitely more loose than tight."
Medrano with chips isn't something the field wants to see. Expect to be hearing more from him throughout the tournament.
Level 4 (100/200) continues.
Medrano Makin' Things Happen George Medrano (Rego Park, NY) is a physical therapist who's giving his table a workout.
With A♦ 10♦, Medrano makes a button raise and gets an early position caller. The flop is A♠ K♣ 9♠ and Medrano calls a pot sized bet. "I figure he's on a flush draw," says Medrano, who had two final tables, and two 11th place finishes at Borgata Poker Opens last year.
The turn is a non-spade and the player fires out another pot size bet. Medrano goes with his read and makes it 15k more and his opponent tanks. "I'm not a flush draw," he says while moving all-in.
Medrano makes the call and is in great shape against A 7 and takes the 50k pot when a blank hits the river.
"A lot of loose play," says Medrano, who's increased his starting stack three fold to 75k, "definitely more loose than tight."
Medrano with chips isn't something the field wants to see. Expect to be hearing more from him throughout the tournament.
Level 4 (100/200) continues.
Player Profile - Dentale
Name: Mike Dentale
Town: Brooklyn, NY
Age: 40
Nicknames: Mike D, Mikey Windows, Mikey Unbelievable, Mikey Guns, Mikey Muscles
Occupation: Business Owner & Serious Poker Player (2007)
Family: Wife, two daughters (ages 3 & 4)
Interests: Watching Movies (Action/Sci-Fi)
Poker Start: Playing neighbor tournaments 5 years ago
Best Borgata Moment: 3rd Place finish at the 2008 Borgata Summer Poker Open ($1,500 event, $49,920 prize)
Ipod Selections: Satellite Radio Mix (Electronic/Dance - Ch. 38) featuring Carl Cox, Paul Van Dyk and other recognizable DJs
Favorite Television Shows: History Channel & Documentaries
Cartoon Character that Most Represents Style of Play: Tasmanian Devil, "because I terrorize the table."
Player Would Most Like to Face Heads-Up: “Not to be arrogant, but I’ll play anyone, anywhere and let fate take its course."
What People Should Know: “Health is the most important thing. Exercising and eating right are key.”
Quote to Live By: “Beat it. That’s what I tell people when I don’t want to talk about it.”
Head Count
$500 + $60 NL
230 players is the unofficial total for Day 1A. Expect a lot more players for Day 1B, which is the general trend.
Level 4 (100/200) is underway.
230 players is the unofficial total for Day 1A. Expect a lot more players for Day 1B, which is the general trend.
Level 4 (100/200) is underway.
Familiar Faces
$500 + $60 NL
Martha Doesn't Believe Another Boyle Raise
"Borgata Regulars" is a term we use often during the Summer Poker Open. Over the next three weeks we'll introduce you to the familiar faces we see on a daily basis. Keep an eye out for our Player Profiles that will help put faces to names, and personality to faces.
We found a snap shot at table 5 with James Boyle (Havre de Grace, MD) and Martha Patella (Massapequa Park, NY) who are seated side-by-side. After seeing each of them so often, I ask if they're dating, both respond, almost simultaneously, "not yet!"
Everyone at the table has a good laugh as the camaraderie is infectious.
Level 3 (75/150) continues.
Martha Doesn't Believe Another Boyle Raise"Borgata Regulars" is a term we use often during the Summer Poker Open. Over the next three weeks we'll introduce you to the familiar faces we see on a daily basis. Keep an eye out for our Player Profiles that will help put faces to names, and personality to faces.
We found a snap shot at table 5 with James Boyle (Havre de Grace, MD) and Martha Patella (Massapequa Park, NY) who are seated side-by-side. After seeing each of them so often, I ask if they're dating, both respond, almost simultaneously, "not yet!"
Everyone at the table has a good laugh as the camaraderie is infectious.
Level 3 (75/150) continues.
"Seat Open on One"
Apparently 25k in starting chips and three aces on board isn't enough to keep one player from busting in the tournament's first 40 minutes.
Dan Walsh (Holmdel, NJ) makes a 10k value bet on the river with a board of A A 4 A 6 and gets called by a nonbeliever. Walsh shows A 2 for quads and his opponent throws his cards in the muck.
After losing 2/3 of his stack, the same player goes all-in and misses his flush draw. The hand that takes him out? Pocket aces.
Level 2 (50/100) is underway.
Dan Walsh (Holmdel, NJ) makes a 10k value bet on the river with a board of A A 4 A 6 and gets called by a nonbeliever. Walsh shows A 2 for quads and his opponent throws his cards in the muck.
After losing 2/3 of his stack, the same player goes all-in and misses his flush draw. The hand that takes him out? Pocket aces.
Level 2 (50/100) is underway.
In The House
$500 + $60 NL
Recognizable Names in the Field:
James Boyle
Mike Dentale
Joanne Monteavaro
Manny Patel
Martha Patella
Play today goes for 12 levels and will conclude between 7 and 8 pm. Monday's Day 1B will have the same schedule with the field's merging for Tuesday Day 2 Final.
Recognizable Names in the Field:
James Boyle
Mike Dentale
Joanne Monteavaro
Manny Patel
Martha Patella
Play today goes for 12 levels and will conclude between 7 and 8 pm. Monday's Day 1B will have the same schedule with the field's merging for Tuesday Day 2 Final.
Off & Running on Day 3
$500 + $60 NL
David Shafrin (Belleville, NJ) Finding His Way
Players are excited to be playing in the first of three Deep Stack tournaments in the Borgata Summer Poker Open. A steady of stream of players make their way through the Poker Room to find their seats.
Players start with 25,000 chips and levels are 40 minutes long. Blinds begin at 25/50 and the button is in the one seat.
Shuffle up and deal!
David Shafrin (Belleville, NJ) Finding His WayPlayers are excited to be playing in the first of three Deep Stack tournaments in the Borgata Summer Poker Open. A steady of stream of players make their way through the Poker Room to find their seats.
Players start with 25,000 chips and levels are 40 minutes long. Blinds begin at 25/50 and the button is in the one seat.
Shuffle up and deal!
Sunday, June 13
Today in the Poker Room
11 am - Event 3: $500 + $60 No Limit Hold'em (Day 1A)
11 am - Event 3: $500 + $60 No Limit Hold'em (Day 1A)
- 25,000 in starting chips
- Levels last 40 minutes
- 2-day event
5 pm - Event 24: $200 + $30 Survivor Cash No Limit Hold'em
- 10,000 in starting chips
- Levels last 30 minutes
- Approximately 1 in every 10 will win $2,000 CASH
Event 2: $350 + $50 Final Results
Borgata Summer Poker Open 2010
Event 2: $300 + $50 No Limit Hold'em
June 12
Entries: 369 Total Buy-In: $110,700
FINAL RESULTS
1. EDWARD ABENDSCHEIN (MTN LKS, NJ): $31,139
2. JOSEPH WERTZ (MONTOURSVILLE, PA): $18,040
3. THEEN WEY (RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ): $8,912
4. DAVID KATZ (MERRICK, NY): $7,517
5. ROY ADLER (BALTIMORE, MD): $6,443
6. NORMAN BARAO JR (CHESTER, NY): $5,369
7. NAMIT PATEL (PALISADES PARK, NJ): $4,295
8. LISA MALONEY (ALEXANDRIA, VA): $3,221
9. PATRICK MCLAUGHLIN (BRYN MAWR, PA): $2,148
10. CHRISTIAN AGUILERA (HICKSVILLE, NY): $1,396
11. PAUL RICHEMARD (SOMERSET, NJ): $1,396
12. KNOWLTON ATTERBEARY (LAUREL, MD): $1,396
13. ALAN SANSONE (CLIFTON, NJ): $1,074
14. GLENN COLE (CENTREVILLE, MD): $1,074
15. MATTHEW COHEN (OCEAN TWP, NJ): $1,074
16. ERIC BUT (BROOKLYN, NY): $752
17. DAVID ARPINO (COMMACK, NY): $752
18. VENKAT PASHAM (SAYREVILLE, NJ): $752
19. JAMES GERAGHTY (BRYN MAWR, PA): $644
20. PAUL GUEVARA (CLIFTON, NJ): $644
21. DONALD PROCTOR (LAUREL, MD): $644
22. BRYAN KESSLER (CHERRY HILL, NJ): $644
23. JONATHAN SAUER (CHESTER, NJ): $644
24. ANTHONY AMBROSIO (EXTON, PA): $644
25. DAWN ALBERY (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA): $644
26. BRIAN KRUYD (BOONTON, NJ): $644
27. JOHN CIOFALO (NEWBURGH, NY): $644
28. JEFFREY BENEDICT (HAZLET, NJ): $537
29. THOMAS GARY (FREEPORT, NY): $537
30. SEAN GRIEVE (JERSEY CITY, NJ): $537
31. DAMON SITA (ALEXANDRIA, VA): $537
32. BRIAN ECKSTROM (MARLTON, NJ): $537
33. PHILIPPE CASCIOLA (NEW YORK, NY): $537
34. XUAN SANG DAO (ASTORIA, NY): $537
35. DARNELL WRIGHT (NEWARK, NJ): $537
36. EDWARD STEITZ (SEA GIRT, NJ): $537
Event 2: $300 + $50 No Limit Hold'em
June 12
Entries: 369 Total Buy-In: $110,700
FINAL RESULTS
1. EDWARD ABENDSCHEIN (MTN LKS, NJ): $31,139
2. JOSEPH WERTZ (MONTOURSVILLE, PA): $18,040
3. THEEN WEY (RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ): $8,912
4. DAVID KATZ (MERRICK, NY): $7,517
5. ROY ADLER (BALTIMORE, MD): $6,443
6. NORMAN BARAO JR (CHESTER, NY): $5,369
7. NAMIT PATEL (PALISADES PARK, NJ): $4,295
8. LISA MALONEY (ALEXANDRIA, VA): $3,221
9. PATRICK MCLAUGHLIN (BRYN MAWR, PA): $2,148
10. CHRISTIAN AGUILERA (HICKSVILLE, NY): $1,396
11. PAUL RICHEMARD (SOMERSET, NJ): $1,396
12. KNOWLTON ATTERBEARY (LAUREL, MD): $1,396
13. ALAN SANSONE (CLIFTON, NJ): $1,074
14. GLENN COLE (CENTREVILLE, MD): $1,074
15. MATTHEW COHEN (OCEAN TWP, NJ): $1,074
16. ERIC BUT (BROOKLYN, NY): $752
17. DAVID ARPINO (COMMACK, NY): $752
18. VENKAT PASHAM (SAYREVILLE, NJ): $752
19. JAMES GERAGHTY (BRYN MAWR, PA): $644
20. PAUL GUEVARA (CLIFTON, NJ): $644
21. DONALD PROCTOR (LAUREL, MD): $644
22. BRYAN KESSLER (CHERRY HILL, NJ): $644
23. JONATHAN SAUER (CHESTER, NJ): $644
24. ANTHONY AMBROSIO (EXTON, PA): $644
25. DAWN ALBERY (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA): $644
26. BRIAN KRUYD (BOONTON, NJ): $644
27. JOHN CIOFALO (NEWBURGH, NY): $644
28. JEFFREY BENEDICT (HAZLET, NJ): $537
29. THOMAS GARY (FREEPORT, NY): $537
30. SEAN GRIEVE (JERSEY CITY, NJ): $537
31. DAMON SITA (ALEXANDRIA, VA): $537
32. BRIAN ECKSTROM (MARLTON, NJ): $537
33. PHILIPPE CASCIOLA (NEW YORK, NY): $537
34. XUAN SANG DAO (ASTORIA, NY): $537
35. DARNELL WRIGHT (NEWARK, NJ): $537
36. EDWARD STEITZ (SEA GIRT, NJ): $537
Crown the Champ
CHAMPION
1st Place - $31,139
1st Place - $31,139
Edward Abendschein
The poker enthusiast owns a Machinery Manufacturing Company and loves to compete on the felt. His results have been impressive this month, capped off with a convincing win in Event #2.
It was a fitting end to the day he's had, the salty veteran picked up pocket Aces on his last hand of the tournament to take home the trophy. The cards fell his way, well played sir!
First Runner-Up
2nd Place - $18,040
Joseph WertzThe full-time poker grinder continues to post impressive results, look for big things from this rising star.
Heads-Up
Chip Counts as Heads-Up Play begins...
Edward Abendschein - 2,660,000
Joseph Wertz - 1,030,000
Battling it out for $31,139 and the coveted Borgata Trophy, good luck guys.
Edward Abendschein - 2,660,000
Joseph Wertz - 1,030,000
Battling it out for $31,139 and the coveted Borgata Trophy, good luck guys.
Theen in Third
3rd Place - $8,912
Theen WeyThe Dental Technician from Richfield Park exits just short of heads-up play, his aggressive style carried him through the field to a respectable 3rd place finish.
One Cool Katz
4th Place - $7,517
Dave Katz
The poker grinder takes home a nice chunk of change for his efforts, well played kid.
By the Numbers
$300 + 50 NLH
Number of Entrants: 369
Prizepool: $110,700
Players Remaining: 5
Blinds @ 10,000/20,000/3,000a
Official Final Table Chip Counts:
Edward Abendschein - 1,100,000
Dave Katz - 714,000
Theen Wey - 707,000
Joseph Wertz - 328,000
Roy Adler - 121,000
Number of Entrants: 369
Prizepool: $110,700
Players Remaining: 5
Blinds @ 10,000/20,000/3,000a
Official Final Table Chip Counts:
Edward Abendschein - 1,100,000
Dave Katz - 714,000
Theen Wey - 707,000
Joseph Wertz - 328,000
Roy Adler - 121,000
Busto
6th Place - $5,369
Norman Barao Jr
"I import fruit from South America and Europe, play poker in my spare time," he says exiting Borgata's Poker Room.
Finance student Felted
7th Place - $4,295
Namit Patel
The Rutgers student played solid all day long, the kid has a bright future in tournament poker.
A Tilting Tune
8th Place - $3,221
Lisa Maloney
The "Military Musician" builds on past success in a Ladies Events and adds a Summer Open Final Table to her resume, congrats to the lucky lady from the Air Force Band.
Well Played
9th Place - $2,148
Patrick Mclaughlin
Impressive short stack ninja skills and a nice sportcoat helped his deep run, well played by the Investment Banker from Pennsylvania.
Quite a Feat
10th Place - $1,396
Christian Guilera
The non-profit director and part-time poker star put on quite a show this weekend, back to back Final Tables in less than 48 hours.
His luck was up and chip stack out when he busted first at the Final Table, truly a great showing from the charity worker
Final Table
$300 + 50 NLH
Seat - Player - Chip Counts
Seat 1 - Patrick McLaughlin - 140,000
Seat 2 - Dave Katz - 541,000
Seat 3 - Theen Wey - 461,000
Seat 4 - Lisa Maloney - 298,000
Seat 5 - Edward Abendschein - 775,000
Seat 6 - Namit Patel - 381,000
Seat 7 - Christian Aguilera - 67,000
Seat 8 - Roy Adler - 206,000
Seat 9 - Joseph Wertz - 609,000
Seat 10 - Norman Barao Jr - 326,000
Seat - Player - Chip Counts
Seat 1 - Patrick McLaughlin - 140,000
Seat 2 - Dave Katz - 541,000
Seat 3 - Theen Wey - 461,000
Seat 4 - Lisa Maloney - 298,000
Seat 5 - Edward Abendschein - 775,000
Seat 6 - Namit Patel - 381,000
Seat 7 - Christian Aguilera - 67,000
Seat 8 - Roy Adler - 206,000
Seat 9 - Joseph Wertz - 609,000
Seat 10 - Norman Barao Jr - 326,000
The Grind
$300 + 50 NLH
PAYOUTS
11th - Paul Richemard - $1,396
12th - Knowlton Atterbeary - $1,396
13th - Alan Sansone - $1,074
14th - Glen Cole - $1,074
15th - Matthew Cohen - $1,074
16th - Erick But - $752
17th - David Arpino - $752
18th - Venkat Pashan - $752
PAYOUTS
11th - Paul Richemard - $1,396
12th - Knowlton Atterbeary - $1,396
13th - Alan Sansone - $1,074
14th - Glen Cole - $1,074
15th - Matthew Cohen - $1,074
16th - Erick But - $752
17th - David Arpino - $752
18th - Venkat Pashan - $752
Military Musician
$300 + 50 NLH
Lisa Maloney - 252,000 chips
Inspired by her WPT Boot Camp experience, the "Military Musician" has been impressive as the last woman left standing in Event #2.
"I play the French Horn in the Air Force Band, taking a break for some poker," says the part-time player.
Two tables remaining.
Lisa Maloney - 252,000 chipsInspired by her WPT Boot Camp experience, the "Military Musician" has been impressive as the last woman left standing in Event #2.
"I play the French Horn in the Air Force Band, taking a break for some poker," says the part-time player.
Two tables remaining.
Back from Break
$300 + 50 NLH
The rich get richer.
Christian Guilera strings together two impressive nights of poker, he leads the pack with 421,000 chips.
18 players remaining
The rich get richer.
Christian Guilera strings together two impressive nights of poker, he leads the pack with 421,000 chips.
18 players remaining
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