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With two final tables being played in the Borgata Poker Room - Event 7 and Event 10 - PokerNews' coverage is understandably focused on those finishes at the moment.
Fear not though, as we will dive right into full-fledged coverage of the Six Max event just as soon as champions are crowned in those events.
The chips are moving in the Six Max event, so here's where a few of your favorites stand at the moment.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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32,000
12,000
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12,000 |
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29,000 | |
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23,000
3,000
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3,000 |
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21,000
1,000
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1,000 |
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20,000 | |
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19,000
-1,000
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-1,000 |
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19,000 | |
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18,000 | |
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17,000 | |
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15,000
-5,000
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-5,000 |
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14,000
-6,000
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-6,000 |
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13,000
-7,000
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-7,000 |
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10,500
-9,500
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-9,500 |
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8,500 | |
Michael Shasho has made a name for himself as the self-styled "Mad Dog," and living up to his frat boy inspired moniker, he loves to bark when at the table. Shasho is known for his apologetically brash style, often mixing it up in verbal altercations with fellow players as he looks to rattle them into straying from their best game.
The 181st-ranked player in all of New Jersey is here today playing in the Six Max event, looking to capture that elusive first reported victory in a live tournament. Shasho has accumulated $142,834 in live earnings over the last eight years, with his biggest score of $20,435 coming right here at the Borgata for a 12th place finish in a $560 NLHE Reentry event at the 2012 Borgata Winter Poker Open.
We'll be sure to track the "Mad Dog" throughout the day, as he attempts to prove that his bark is not bigger than his bite, by taking down top honors in a live poker tournament after so many close calls and near misses.
Level: 4
Blinds: 100/200
Ante:
Players are on a 15 minute break.
Level: 5
Blinds: 150/300
Ante: 25
With the board showing 
, Jeff Madsen was facing a 5,000 bet from his lone opponent. Madsen casually tossed a blue 5,000 chip into the middle and his opponent carefully slid his cards into the middle face down.
After the dealer pushed him the pot, Madsen did the same causing another player to ask "why didn't you have to show?"
Madsen answered "different casinos have different rules. I had two nines."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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38,000
19,000
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19,000 |
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Here are some more players that have taken their seats with starting stacks (they could have more or less at this time).
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | |
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Jeff Madsen and Daniel Buzgon would get it all in pre-flop with Buzgon having Madsen slightly covered. Buzgon would be in great shape to top the 100,000 chip mark when the cards were turned over as he had 
which crushed Madsen's 
. A ten on the turn reversed fortunes and Madsen scored the double up.
"Oops," said Madsen, a sheepish grin on his face. Buzgon didn't have the same smile on his face.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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90,000
52,000
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52,000 |
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12,000
-8,000
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-8,000 |
Level: 6
Blinds: 200/400
Ante: 50
