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2014 Borgata Spring Poker Open
Event 1: $560 $1 Million Guaranteed Deep-Stack NLHE Reentry
Day: 1b
Kenneth Lind in a Gift Giving Mood
Level 9
: 500/1,000, 100 ante
We just caught up with Kenneth Lind - who you may remember as the 2013 World Series of Poker Seniors Event champion - and although he had a healthy stack when we said hello, just a few minutes later he was done and dusted.
The details of his bustout hand are gone with the wind, but the good-natured and gregarious Lind left a lasting memory for the player who did the deed.
After losing the last of his stack, Lind sauntered over to his opponent and clapped him on the back, before presenting him with a parting gift of sorts.
Just like the legend Barry Greenstein before him, Lind left the player who claimed the last of his chips a personalized memento to memorialize the event. Although the young man appeared to be quite confused by the development, he accepted the tribute in good spirits, reading it over to learn he had just dispatched a WSOP bracelet winner.
Lind said he'd be getting right back on the horse though, electing to reenter and try his hand once again. We'll be sure to let you know if and when another lucky player receives Lind's calling card.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
25,000 |
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Level 9
: 500/1,000, 100 ante
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Level: 9
Blinds: 500/1,000
Ante: 100
Big Double for Viscio
Level 9
: 500/1,000, 100 ante
Brandon Viscio moved all in on the turn of a 
, and holding a monster draw, Ben Soltz made the call.
Viscio: 
Soltz: 
There was about 80,000 in the middle, and according to the PokerNews Odds Calculator, Viscio was a 70 percent favorite to dodge Soltz's straight flush draw. The 
on the river was a big red brick, securing the double to Viscio, and he now has around 80,000 chips.
Soltz fell to around 75,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
80,000 | |
|
|
75,000 | -45,000 |
Notables and Their Numbers
Level 8
: 400/800, 75 ante
Here are a few updated counts for the notable names in today's field.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
104,000 | 34,000 |
|
71,000 | 25,000 |
|
62,000 | 2,000 |
|
38,000 | 11,300 |
|
34,000 | 15,000 |
|
|
27,000 | -11,500 |
|
Busted | |
|
Busted |
Diamonds Are a Guy's Best Friend?
Level 8
: 400/800, 75 ante
With close to 15,000 in chips, a player moved all in from under the gun. No one felt like risking nearly 20 big blinds as they all folded. The all in player showed the 
and then pointed to his watch, which apparently had diamonds on it. He then pointed to his ring, which had some diamond bling. He wasn't done, however, as he made one last reference by taking the card and tapping his ear with it. His ear had, you guessed it, a diamond earring in it. Unfortunately for him, he won't be adding the to his collection as the dealer made him hand it back.
In other news, John D'Agostino doubled up with Kings to get his stack above starting at 30,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
30,000 | 5,000 |
Andrews Fires Three Barrels
Level 8
: 400/800, 75 ante
Cherish Andrews and an opponent were heads up on a flop of 
, and the player checked to Andrews who fired out 2,000. The player called.
The turn was the , the player check-called another 2,800, and the 
completed the board. The player knuckled a third and final time, and Andrews emptied the chamber, firing a third bullet worth 6,000. The player quickly called, and Andrews sighed.
"Ace-high," she announced.
The player flipped over 
for a king-high straight, and dragged in the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
5,000 | -16,000 |
Suk on That
Level 8
: 400/800, 75 ante
With the flop showing 
and Suk Lee's 2,800 feeler bet already pushed forward, a young woman decided to make her stand by shoving for 11,000 more.
Lee dove deep down into the tank, pondering his options until a clock was finally called. With a tournament official standing behind him intoning the countdown, Lee calmly counted out the calling chips and assessed the remainder.
As the countdown hit the 30-second mark Lee finally elected to look the young lady up with his 
. She rolled over 
for a flush draw and overcards, giving her plenty of outs to snatch the pot, but the turn (
) and river (
) failed to deliver clubs or paint.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
42,000 |
Pay Attention!
Level 8
: 400/800, 75 ante
More action going on at Micah Raskin's table and we get there with the floor called over and words being exchanged between Micah Raskin and another player at the table.
"Don't tell me what I said," said an unamused Raskin.
"You're not paying attention to the game," said his adversary. "Pay attention."
An incredulous look came over Micah. "I don't know what I said? I'm stupid or something?"
The floor told them to quiet down and play some poker and Raskin folded pocket Jacks face up after another player at the table bet 12K on the river with the board showing 
. Perhaps wanting to put Micah even more on tilt the winner of the hand showed his cards... 
.
Micah laughed it off. "Where is this guy coming from," he said. "I wasn't even worried about you until you took advantage of my emotions."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
70,000 | -6,500 |