Level: 4
Blinds: 100/200
Ante:
2014 Borgata Spring Poker Open
Event 11: $1,090 $100,000 Guaranteed Six-Max NLHE Reentry
Day: 1
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2014 Borgata Spring Poker Open
Buy-in
$1,000
Entries
192
Level
24
Blinds
12,000 / 24,000
Ante
3,000
Dog Bites Man
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Level 3
: 75/150, 0 ante
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.
A Round of Counts From the Signature Room
Level 3
: 75/150, 0 ante
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 | |
Final Fantasy
Level 3
: 75/150, 0 ante
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.
Level: 3
Blinds: 75/150
Ante:
Playing for Peter
Level 2
: 50/100, 0 ante
Chris Tryba is an experienced poker pro who has played on the game's biggest and brightest stages, as the gold bracelet he won during the 2012 World Series of Poker proves.
Despite playing for - and winning - prizes well over the six-figure mark, Tryba is here today playing for what may be the most important reason in anybody's life: family.
His cousin Peter Tryba - a devoted husband and father - is in desperate need of a kidney transplant within the next 3-6 months. With organ donor lists notoriously long Peter is in a race against time, and who better to have on his side than a man who wins races for a living.
Chris has decided to donate 10 percent of his potential winnings from the Borgata Spring Poker Open to help fund his cousin's cause, a truly admirable move in a game where selfishness is often lauded as a virtue.
Peter's wife Rachel explained the situation further on a Facebook group page dedicated to finding a solution:
My husband Peter Tryba has suffered from chronic kidney disease (CKD) for the past 13 years. The condition is a result of an autoimmune disease called IgA nephropathy. His condition has been managed with medications to lower his blood pressure and keep his kidney function stable. Unfortunately he is now at the end stage of the kidney disease (ESRD) where his kidneys are only functioning at 13%. He will need a kidney transplant from a donor with a matching blood type (He is A+). We will be going to Tufts to meet with the transplant specialists and get put on a list of people waiting for donors. This can potentially take years to find someone. In the meantime, Peter will need to be put on dialysis, 3 days a week, for 3 hours a session in order to help boost his kidneys in eliminating toxins from his body. Peter is otherwise a young, healthy person who has done everything to manage his condition, but now he needs help. He needs a donor. I am willing to donate my kidney to my husband, but we have a 3 1/2 year old daughter and so I feel that I need to be there to care for both of them during this difficult time. The best option is for someone to volunteer. We wanted to let everyone know that this is what we will be going through in the next few months and would appreciate any information, support, guidance, or advice as we embark upon this journey. Thank you,
Sincerely,
Rachel & Peter Tryba
Contact High
Level 2
: 50/100, 0 ante
Matt Salsberg is best known for his work on the hit television series Weeds, but the Hollywood mogul has made his presence known in the poker world as well.
Salsberg took down top honors at the World Poker Tour Grand Prix de Paris in 2012, adding a feather to his cap that proves poker is more than just hobby.
He's here today taking a shot in the Six Max event, and to hear the writer and producer tell the tale, he is enjoying himself quite a bit:
PokerNews Podcast Episode #211: Borgata Spring Open and EPT Sanremo feat. Lee Jones
Level 2
: 50/100, 0 ante
On Episode #211 of the PokerNews Podcast, Rich and Donnie discuss the resolution for the Borgata Winter Poker Open $2 Million Guarantee, declining numbers in France, a slow start in New Jersey, and more. Frank op de Voerd talks with Lee Jones, Head of Poker Communications for PokerStars, about EPT Sanremo, EPT Grand Final, and more. Also, stay tuned for the DraftKings Fantasy Minute.
You can subscribe to all three of the podcasts produced by PokerNews on iTunes here, or you can access the RSS feed here.
Level: 2
Blinds: 50/100
Ante:
A Few More Notables
Level 1
: 25/50, 0 ante
We've spotted a few more familiar faces as the Six Max event gets underway.
| 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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