Event 11: $1,090 $100,000 Guaranteed Six-Max NLHE Reentry
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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
Six Max Action Set to Start at 11 a.m. Local Time
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Today one of the premier events on the Borgata Spring Poker Open gets underway, as Event 11 ($1,090 buy-in, $100,000 Guaranteed NLHE Reentry) begins at 11 a.m. local time.
The Six Max format has fast become a preferred venue for the game's best and brightest young stars to show their stuff, as the accelerated pace of the game rewards boldness, aggression and creativity rather than simply catching cards. We expect a full roster of professionals to show up with their game faces on for this event, so stay tuned to see who takes their seat to take a shot at this five-figure score.
Last January the Borgata Winter Open was the scene of an epic Six Max shootout between several of poker's young gunslingers, as well known pro Matt Affleck triumphed over a stacked final table to take down the title. Affleck ran over a final table which included three other million dollar men in terms of live earnings (Byran Kaverman, Josh Brikis, Andy Hwang), as well as up-and-coming young pros Tony Sinishtaj and Caufman Talley.
That tournament attracted a total of 373 entries and reentries to generate a huge prize pool of $361,810, and we're curious to see if those numbers will be matched or exceeded here today. Late registration and unlimited reentries available through the end of Level 6, so there will be plenty of time for the bankrolled pros to pony up a bullet or three.
Keep it here with PokerNews throughout the day as we proudly provide live continuous coverage of Six Max event live from the floor.
Level: 1
Blinds: 25/50
Ante:
Early Risers
Here are a few of the pros and notables who arrived at their tables ready to play the first deal of the day.
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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.
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Level: 2
Blinds: 50/100
Ante:
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.
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:
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
Level: 3
Blinds: 75/150
Ante: