Level: 3
Blinds: 100/200
Ante:
2014 Borgata Spring Poker Open
Event 1: $560 $1 Million Guaranteed Deep-Stack NLHE Reentry
Day: 1c
Raskin Reaching Deep for Reentries
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Level 3
: 100/200, 0 ante
After firing multiple bullets during the first two starting flights, longtime pro and veteran of the European high-roller circuit Micah Raskin has missed the mark yet again.
The bleeding began when Raskin doubled a short stack up, as his 
was outkicked by the 
on a queen-high board.
According to his former tablemates, Raskin held 
shortly thereafter and found a third four on the 
flop. After Raskin and two opponents - including Dennis Zollo - checked around, a 
fell on fourth street.
That's when Raskin min-raised a half-pot bet, only to see Zollo three-bet the turn. Only Raskin called that bet, and when the river came 
he check-shoved for his remaining chips, only to see that Zollo had made the nuts with his 
.
With that, yet another attempt by Raskin to build a Day 2 stack went by the wayside.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
25,000 |
Borgata Spring Poker Open: Things To Do at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Level 3
: 100/200, 0 ante
The 2014 Borgata Spring Poker Open is underway here in Atlantic City, New Jersey, kicking off with a $560 no-limit hold’em reentry event today. Taking place at one of the finest gaming destinations Atlantic City has to offer, the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is a definite crowd pleaser featuring a luxurious spa, a variety of fine-dining restaurants, and a stylish nightlife to help get your mind off the bad beats taken at the poker tables.
There are a number of different dining options available inside the Borgata making it convenient to never require leaving the hotel. Whether you are looking for something quick and easy, or something a bit higher-end, the Borgata has a taste to satisfy and meet your needs.
Bread + Butter is the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon bite serving up sandwiches and gourmet beverages. One perk is the breakfast menu left as an all-day selection, making it a great spot for those late-night craves. The classic grilled cheese is a patron favorite, or you can also try the Portobello and provolone griddled sandwich, both of which — along with most of the menu — are $10 or less and won’t break the bank.
As a man who has revolutionized the culinary industry, Wolfgang Puck has served up bold and innovative cooking for years and now offers contemporary American cuisine in an upscale setting at the Borgata, as part of his first East Coast venture. Enjoy truffled potato chips, spicy lamb chorizo pizza, or a prime burger from the tavern menu as a less-expensive dinner option. Or you can treat your taste buds and choose one of the many options from the main course on the fine dining menu.
Once you’ve had your fill of the action at the poker tables, take the time to sit back, relax and enjoy a glass or two of your favorite drink.
Gypsy Bar specializes in tequila but also offers an eclectic beer selection and compliments your drink with a roaring atmosphere of live music. The intimate space has seating at the bar, traditional pub tables, and comfortable armchairs for a lounge-type feel. Low lighting also helps to keep the mood mellow. Oh, and don’t be afraid to get a little crazy. Gypsy Bar comes complete with a dance floor allowing you to move your feet to the best sounds in town.
Never been to the Atlantic City or to the Borgata? Then MIXX is the first place to check out because it fully captivates what the Borgata is all about. As a performance-driven dance club, MIXX is home to some of the most renowned DJs and official concert after-parties. With its high ceilings, two levels, and plenty of VIP tables, MIXX has more of a mega club feel than its local counterparts. You will find trapeze artists swinging from the rafters, and celebrities passing through on any given night.
OK so maybe the club scene isn’t for you. Don't worry, because Borgata comes fully equipped with the most luxurious of spas on the east coast. Dedicated to undoing the effects of your day, Spa Toccare offers relaxing treatments guaranteed to exhilarate. It is definitely the place where tensions melt and knots disappear. Sounds like a typical effect from a 12-hour poker session. So emerge yourself into the comforts of their many services and elevate your well being, if even just for an hour or two.
Surely, whatever you choose to do while staying at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, you will be surprised to have a Las Vegas experience with an East Coast twist.
For a full schedule and more information about the venue, visit theborgata.com.
Article written by PokerNews' Pamela Maldonado
"See You Later, Guys"
Level 3
: 100/200, 0 ante
Maggie Morris opened to 400 from under the gun, Micah Raskin called on her direct left, a third player called in middle position, and both players in the blinds came along for the ride.
The dealer fanned 
, both blinds checked, and Morris continued for 1,500. Raskin got out of the way, the player in middle position raised to 4,000, and the action folded back to Morris. She moved all in, and her opponent sighed.
"See you later, guys," he said, committing the rest of his stack.
Morris showed 
for a pair of aces, and her lamenting opponent was actually ahead with 
for top two pair.
Unfortunately for the gentleman, his prediction rang true as the spiked on the felt on the turn, giving Morris a superior two pair. The 
bricked off on the river, and Morris dragged in the pot. She's already up to 38,000 chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
38,000
38,000
|
38,000 |
Stay Gold Teddy Boy
Level 3
: 100/200, 0 ante
We caught up with Ted Goldbergh recently - a Manhattan-based litigator who was profiled along with his wife Debbie during the Borgata Winter Poker Open - finding him flush with chips after dodging a flush draw.
Goldbergh was happily dragging a huge pot his way when we passed by, and after a brief chat it turned out he woke up with 
while his opponent held a suited 
.
That player flopped a four-flush on a baby card board, and paired his queen on the turn, but he paid a hefty price to do so as Goldbergh bet big on both streets.
When the river bricked off to leave his opponent with top pair and top kicker - but no nut flush - Goldbergh fired a third barrel on fifth street, with the other player's crying call pushing a huge pot in the attorney's direction.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
63,500
38,500
|
38,500 |
Break
Level 3
: 100/200, 0 ante
The players are on their first 15-minute break of the day.
Level: 4
Blinds: 150/300
Ante: 25
Faces in the Crowd
Level 4
: 150/300, 25 ante
With the field expanding every minute - blowing away the turnout numbers from the first two starting flights in the process - we've found a few more recognizable players among the masses.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
25,000
25,000
|
25,000 |
|
25,000
25,000
|
25,000 |
|
25,000
25,000
|
25,000 |
|
25,000
25,000
|
25,000 |
|
25,000
25,000
|
25,000 |
|
25,000
25,000
|
25,000 |
Goofus and Gallen
Level 4
: 150/300, 25 ante
We saw a scary board of 
standing between Andy Gallen and his opponent, and a pot chock full of purple T500 chips already up for grabs.
Gallen was faced with a 1,500 bet and he studied his man from across the table, searching for any sign of a tell. Suddenly, having apparently detected the clue he needed, Gallen casually flipped three of those aforementioned purple chips into the middle.
His opponent instantly tapped the table in acknowledgment, mucking his cards face down. Gallen smiled slightly in response, satisfied that his read on the situation had been spot on, before tabling the 
to claim his just reward for the hero call.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
32,400
32,400
|
32,400 |
Spade on the River
Level 4
: 150/300, 25 ante
Stephen Press checked on a flop of 
, Kenny Nguyen fired out 1,075, and a third player called. Press came along for the ride as well, and the trio checked after the paired the board on the turn.
The river was a third spade - the 
- and Press led out for 2,000. He found two callers, and raked in the pot after showing 
for a rivered flush.
Despite losing the pot, Nguyen is still above the starting stack of 25,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
27,500
2,500
|
2,500 |
|
26,000
8,000
|
8,000 |