2014 Borgata Spring Poker Open

Event 13: $300 Deeper-Stack NLHE
Day: 1
Event Info

2014 Borgata Spring Poker Open

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a10
Prize
$17,092
Event Info
Buy-in
$260
Prize Pool
$61,033
Entries
242
Level Info
Level
30
Blinds
60,000 / 120,000
Ante
20,000

Grumpy Old Man

Level 13 : 1,200/2,400, 300 ante
The eighth time was not the charm
The eighth time was not the charm

"He's moved all in seven hands in a row," the players at Table One said as we walked by. Standing in front of the nine seat was an elderly gentleman with a growing stack of chips. Phil Neiman said "no one's called him" when asked why he hadn't gone broke yet.

On the eighth hand, he did it again. Every player at the table folded. Except for one. Chris "Paidchex" Moorhead.

"I knew you call me," said the grumpy old man. "I don't care."

Moorhead turned over {9-}{9-}.

The Walter Matthau wanna be turned over an Ace. And slow rolled his next card. Most of the table was holding their breath in anticipation, half expecting it to be another Ace... but it was just a measly {6-}.

Still, you could tell the other players at the table half expected some miracle to hit him in the face and for him to double up and continue torturing the table with his relentless barrage of all in shoves.

It being Easter and all, the Poker Gods answered their prayers and Moorhead's nines held up. Grumpy old man walked out of the room. Obviously still not caring.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Chris Moorhead
Chris Moorhead
100,000
100,000
100,000

Level: 14

Blinds: 1,500/3,000

Ante: 400

Elsewhere in the Signature Room

Level 14 : 1,500/3,000, 400 ante

There was a noticeable lack of big names playing in todays tournament. That's because the majority of them are playing in the World Poker Tour qualifier tournament that started at 3 pm. Sitting in the back of the Signature Room are a bevy of big name pros looking to get into the Championship Event at a discount. Among those we were able to spot:

--Noah Schwartz
--Matt Salsberg
--David Tuthill
--Matt Giannetti
--Micah Raskin
--Amanda Musumeci
--James Calderaro
--Faraz Jaka
--Scotty Nguyen
--Keven Stammen
--Amnon Fillippi
--Chris Tryba

Needless to say, PokerNews is looking forward to covering the big event starting tomorrow. Make sure to tune in for start to finish action right here!

Some Chip Counts

Level 14 : 1,500/3,000, 400 ante

They continue to drop fast as only 90 players are still in the hunt. Bob Gilbert continues to lead the way, Sameer Batra is looking good and Papa Levy is hoping more people will "ship it to Papa" before the day is over.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Bob Gilbert
Bob Gilbert
350,000
120,000
120,000
Jaka Coaching
Profile photo of Sameer Batra us
Sameer Batra
265,000
265,000
265,000
Profile photo of Papa Levy
Papa Levy
195,000
115,000
115,000
Profile photo of John Hall us
John Hall
165,000
-5,000
-5,000
Profile photo of Emad Alabsi
Emad Alabsi
110,000
110,000
110,000
Profile photo of Laurence Wolf
Laurence Wolf
100,000
35,000
35,000
Profile photo of John Tavss us
John Tavss
100,000
65,000
65,000
Profile photo of Phil Neiman
Phil Neiman
85,000
-16,000
-16,000

Level: 15

Blinds: 2,000/4,000

Ante: 400

Assorted Counts

Level 15 : 2,000/4,000, 400 ante
Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Bob Gilbert
Bob Gilbert
320,000
-30,000
-30,000
Jaka Coaching
Profile photo of Kevin McTigue
Kevin McTigue
251,000
251,000
251,000
Profile photo of Adi Lip
Adi Lip
220,000
15,000
15,000
Profile photo of Papa Levy
Papa Levy
215,000
20,000
20,000
Profile photo of Elia Ahmadian us
Elia Ahmadian
210,000
Profile photo of Emad Alabsi
Emad Alabsi
195,000
85,000
85,000
Profile photo of John William Klodie
John William Klodie
185,000
49,000
49,000
Profile photo of Laurence Wolf
Laurence Wolf
160,000
60,000
60,000
Profile photo of Chris Moorhead
Chris Moorhead
130,000
30,000
30,000
Profile photo of Phil Neiman
Phil Neiman
93,000
8,000
8,000
Profile photo of James Boyle us
James Boyle
90,000
-20,000
-20,000
Profile photo of Atesa Pacelli
Atesa Pacelli
70,000
24,000
24,000
Profile photo of Miguel Borrero
Miguel Borrero
65,000
65,000
65,000

MyStack App Available for 2014 Borgata Spring Poker Open

Level 15 : 2,000/4,000, 400 ante
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PokerNews Podcast Episode #211: Borgata Spring Open and EPT Sanremo feat. Lee Jones

Level 15 : 2,000/4,000, 400 ante
Episode #211 of the PokerNews Podcast
Episode #211 of the PokerNews Podcast

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 Woerd 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.

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