2014 Borgata Winter Poker Open

Event 15: $200,000 Guarantee Six-Max NLHE Re-Entry
Day: 1
Event Info

2014 Borgata Winter Poker Open

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
ak
Prize
$88,643
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,000
Prize Pool
$361,810
Entries
373
Level Info
Level
26
Blinds
20,000 / 40,000
Ante
4,000

Massey Multitasking

Aaron Massey at the Borgata Winter Poker Open
Aaron Massey at the Borgata Winter Poker Open

As we passed by Aaron Massey's table recently, the young touring pro who hits every stop on the circuit during his perpetual search for glory, he called us over to say hello. While relaying the details of his recent travels, Massey played a little poker too, never missing a beat while taking down two smallish pots.

First, Massey bet 275 into a single opponent with the flop reading {7-Clubs}{6-Clubs}{9-Diamonds}. After a flat, the turn came {4-Clubs} and both players checked, with Massey moving his man off the pot by throwing a 1,000 his way.

Now beginning yet another conversation with a friend from the circuit, Massey told his buddy "don't worry man, I can talk... you know I can multitask!"

Doing just that, Massey raised preflop and c-bet the same opponent off when the flop came {j-Hearts}{k-Clubs}{q-Hearts}.

Player Chips Progress
Aaron Massey us
Aaron Massey
24,500 4,500

Tags: Aaron Massey

Cards in the Air

Andy Hwang is One of the Stars Shining in the Six-Max Event
Andy Hwang is One of the Stars Shining in the Six-Max Event

After a short break, the field has returned for some more six-handed action. Stay tuned as PokerNews' live continuous coverage begins in earnest from the floor of the Borgata Winter Poker Open.

The Cream of the Crop

After Finishing In Second Place Last Night, Amanda Musumeci Looks for a Win Today in the Six-Max Event
After Finishing In Second Place Last Night, Amanda Musumeci Looks for a Win Today in the Six-Max Event

With a $1090 buy-in, this $200,000 Six-Max No-Limit Hold'em event has attracted a number of notable names, touring pros and top tournament players.

These are some of the more accomplished players recently spotted sitting around a six-handed table.

Player Chips Progress
Aaron Massey us
Aaron Massey
20,000
Amanda Musmeci
Amanda Musmeci
20,000
John Racener us
John Racener
WSOP 1X Winner
20,000
Steve Dannenmann us
Steve Dannenmann
20,000
Andy Hwang us
Andy Hwang
20,000
Eric Cajelais
Eric Cajelais
20,000

Level: 4

Blinds: 100/200

Ante:

Level: 3

Blinds: 75/150

Ante:

Familiar Faces

Kevin "1sickdisease" Eyster is among the players grinding here.
Kevin "1sickdisease" Eyster is among the players grinding here.

Here are some of the players we've picked out on a sweep through the room.

Player Chips Progress
Matt Matros us
Matt Matros
WSOP 3X Winner
20,000
Jesse Cohen us
Jesse Cohen
20,000
Bob Panitch
Bob Panitch
20,000
Chris Tryba us
Chris Tryba
WSOP 1X Winner
20,000
Kevin Eyster us
Kevin Eyster
WSOP 1X Winner
WPT 2X Winner
20,000
Cotton Snuffer
Cotton Snuffer
20,000
Phil Collins us
Phil Collins
20,000
Ari Engel ca
Ari Engel
WSOP 2X Winner
20,000
Mandeep Narang
Mandeep Narang
20,000
Corrie Wunstel us
Corrie Wunstel
WSOP 1X Winner
20,000
Roland Israelashvili us
Roland Israelashvili
20,000
Natale Kuey us
Natale Kuey
20,000
Aaron Steury us
Aaron Steury
WSOP 1X Winner
20,000

Level: 2

Blinds: 50/100

Ante:

Welcome to Event 15: $200,000 Guarantee Six-Max No-Limit Hold'em Re-Entry

It's time for another day of exciting action at Borgata.
It's time for another day of exciting action at Borgata.

Action is underway here at the Borgata Winter Poker Open's $1,000+90 six-man event. So far, about 200 players have registered. Players are being rewarded for paying a heftier buy in with the slowest structure yet. Though the starting stack is only 20,000, levels start out at 50 minutes each, moving to 60 at Level 11. We're scheduled to play down to 18 runners or until 2 a.m., whichever comes latest.

Updates will be sporadic from here for a bit, as we'll be focusing initial coverage on the Elite Eight of the heads-up event, but we'll start by bringing you some notable entrants.

Event 15: $200,000 Guarantee Six-Max NLHE Re-Entry

Day 1 Started

Level: 1

Blinds: 25/50

Ante: 0