Event 8: $250,000 Guarantee Deeper Stack NLHE Re-Entry Day 1bc | 2014 Borgata Winter Poker Open

01-21-2014 01:04 UTC-4

Stumblebum

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Level 9 : 400/800, 75 ante

Sharon DeVault on Day 1c of the 2014 Borgata Winter Poker Open Event #8

We passed by a table just as several players began loudly calling for the floor (or the floah, as we are in New Jersey after all).

The board read and the lay face up on the table. Apparently, the dealer did not notice Sharon DeVault's hand placed fourth street on the felt before she had a chance to act. The floor staff ruled that the card would not count, and the dealer burned and turned a second time, bringing the to the table instead.

Two players folded without a bet to them with the new card on board, saying the mucks we're "out of principle," and that's where things really went screwy. DeVault and Mark Cincotti took the on the river, and Cincotta bet into DeVault.

She then pushed a big stack forward for a raise, sloppily splashing the pot with her jumbled stack, and with Cincotta still contemplating his decision, DeVault inexplicably revealed her hand to be for the second-nut flush.

Sitting to DeVault's right, Cincotta raised an eyebrow in surprise, before holding his cards up for the table to see. With the in the hole, he had made a flush as well, and according to him "would've paid it off before I saw her's was bigger." His irrelevant flush went sailing into the muck while DeVault apologized for her frazzled play.

So, to recap, DeVault tried to spike a gutshot straight on the turn, and hit her gin card, only to see it be nullified by the dealer error. The new turn card then changed her hand to a diamond flush draw, along with Cincotta's, and the river completed both their hands. Even then, her own mistaken reveal killed the action and prevented her from doubling through.

Poker. What a game huh?

Player	Chips	Progress
Sharon DeVault	54,000

Tags: Sharon DeVault Mark Cincotta

01-21-2014 00:19 UTC-4

Allard Broedelet Trying to Win More Than Play Money

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Level 8 : 300/600, 75 ante

Allard Broedelet is Looking to Score Some Actual Cash Here on Day 1c

After storming out of the gate to become the chip leader of the Borgata Winter Poker Open's first event, Allard Broedelet was dismayed to learn that the tournament he was in charge of had been suspended.

Despite suffering one of the worst bad beats the poker world has ever been witness to, and missing out at a shot to take home more than $372,000, Broedelet decided to jump back into the fray here tonight. He currently sits with about 75,000 chips, good for more than 100 bigs at the moment, but after the experience he endured earlier in the week, he may want to make sure each one checks out.

Player	Chips	Progress
Allard Broedelet	75,000 45,000	45,000

Tags: Allard Broedelet

01-21-2014 00:07 UTC-4

Asher Conniff Busts Men Nguyen

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Level 8 : 300/600, 75 ante

Men "The Master" Nguyen is Busto Here on Day 1c

Men Nguyen was recently sent packing via the standard all-in coin flip confrontation.

According to the Asher Conniff, the man who stacked "The Master," he called an opening raise of 1,500 only to see Nguyen move all in for about 20,000 or so more.

Conniff held and decided to take on the seven-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner. Nguyen tabled and the two were off to the races.

The flop fell and Nguyen was still out in front, as he was when the another dropped on the turn. The board pairing was a bad sign, however, as now Conniff could hit any ace, queen, jack or eight to take the pot.

River:

With that, Conniff notched the knockout and sent Nguyen off in search of yet another tournament.

Player	Chips	Progress
Asher Conniff	140,000

Men Nguyen	Busted

Tags: Asher Conniff Men Nguyen

01-20-2014 23:43 UTC-4

Wayne's World

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Level 7 : 250/500, 50 ante

Wayne Griffin on Day 1c of the 2014 Borgata Winter Poker Open Event 8 ($250k Guaranteed)

After falling to just 7,000 or so chips early in Day 1c, Maryland resident Wayne Griffin has surged back into the realm of respectability with a 65,000 stack.

He made a few fortunate hands to get back on track, and in the last deal before the recent break, he toppled an overpair by flopping a set.

Griffin's connected perfectly on the flop, and with his opponent holding , all money soon was soon pushed into the middle. The turn () and river () failed to bring another queen on board, and with that, Griffin gave himself a new lease on life.

A regular member of Rich's Home Game back in Maryland, Griffin is one of the many recreational players looking to make a splash at the Borgata Winter Poker Open, and if he keeps up the momentum here tonight, he just might have to raise the stakes when he returns.

Player	Chips	Progress
Wayne Griffin	65,000

Tags: Wayne Griffin

01-20-2014 23:13 UTC-4

Notable Names and Chip Leaders

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Level 6 : 200/400, 50 ante

Joe Mckeehen Took Down Event 3 at the 2014 Borgata Winter Poker Open, and He's Back for More Tonight

We've found a few familiar faces and big stacks in attendance for Day 1c of this $250,000 Guarantee event.

Player	Chips	Progress
Stephen Burns	123,400 123,400	123,400
Joe McKeehen	42,300 42,300	42,300

Raj Patel	36,500 36,500	36,500
Natale Kuey	33,900 -42,100	-42,100
Dan Heimiller	28,500 28,500	28,500

Cotton Snuffer	26,700 -47,800	-47,800
Megan Milburn	26,000 26,000	26,000

01-20-2014 22:32 UTC-4

Entrant Information Announced for Day 1a and Day 1b

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Level 16 : 2,000/4,000, 400 ante

Registration Lineups at the Borgata Winter Poker Open

A total of 298 entries were recorded yesterday during Day 1a, while today's recently concluded starting flight attracted 635 more runners and re-entries.

With 714 entries needed to ensure the $250,000 guarantee was met, the Borgata has already met their mark, and players are still streaming into the tournament area.

01-20-2014 22:30 UTC-4

Kash Leads 146 Survivors

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Level 5 : 150/300, 25 ante

Chris Kash cashed in the $2,000 prize for bagging the top stack here on Day 1b, when he turned his 30,000 starting stack into 426,000. He narrowly trails David Gerassi, who bagged 429,000 last night, for the overall lead with two flights played and one to go. Pocketing $1,000 for the second-biggest stack was Efraim Hirschman, who finished with 417,000. A total of 146 out of 635 players survived the 16 levels today.

Other large stacks include Matthew Elson (383,000), Ryan Austin (367,500), TJ Shulman (355,000) Coleem Chestnut (316,000), Gionni de Mers (279,000), and Joseph Liberta (275,500). Notables Cotton Snuffer (74,500) and Bob Panitch (40,000) also bagged stacks, while players such as Amanda Musumeci, Men Nguyen, Jerry Callahan, and James Woods weren't as fortunate.

The survivors will return tomorrow at noon to combine fields with the other two starting flights for Day 2.

Player	Chips	Progress
Chris Kash	426,000 426,000	426,000
Efraim Hirschman	417,000 35,000	35,000
Matthew Elson	385,000 385,000	385,000
Ryan Austin	367,500 367,500	367,500
TJ Shulman	355,000 355,000	355,000
Coleem Chestnut	316,000 316,000	316,000
Gionni de Mers	279,000 279,000	279,000
Joseph Liberta	275,500 275,500	275,500
John Tavss	94,000 64,000	64,000
Cotton Snuffer	74,500 34,500	34,500
Robert Panitch	40,000 10,000	10,000

Tags: Amanda Musumeci Chris Kash Coleem Chestnut Cotton Snuffer David Gerassi Efraim Hirschman James Woods Jerry Callahan Men Nguyen

01-20-2014 21:30 UTC-4

Megan Milburn Hoping to Land Another Score

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Level 16 : 2,000/4,000, 400 ante

Megan Milburn (Seen Here at the Final Table of Event 9, Where She Took 2nd Place) is Back For More Here on Day 1c

Fresh off a runner-up performance in Event 9 ($300 Ladies Event), Megan Milburn is back to see if she can capitalize on the momentum.

Milburn pocketed more than $5,500 for the 2nd place finish, playing an aggressive style that was well-suited to take advantage of the typically passive players who enter restricted-entry events.

We'll see if she can being that same level of relentlessness and focus here today, especially after a late night and more than 14 hours of play yesterday.

Tags: Megan Milburn

01-20-2014 21:09 UTC-4

Kick in the Door, Wavin' the Four-Four

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Level 16 : 2,000/4,000, 400 ante

If You Don't Know, Now You Know... Coleem Chestnut Can Play the Game

Colleem Chestnut just took down a 200,000+ chip after making an extremely impressive call on the river.

Samir Charwa opened for 14,000 and Chestnut flatted to take the flop. After a c-bet of 24,000 by Charwa, who held one of the larger stacks in the room at that point, Chestnut smooth-called once more, bringing a on the turn.

Another bet of 44,000 did not faze the Brooklyn native, and Chestnut came along to see a drop on the river.

Charwa made another 44,000 bet on fifth street, but Chestnut was undeterred and looked his man up.

Showdown:

Chestnut:
Charwa:

Chestnut took the enormous pot down with just a pair of fives, earning the respect and admiration of his astounded tablemates, one of whom clapped Chestnut on the back in congratulation while praising his play.

Tags: Coleem Chestnut Samir Charwa

01-20-2014 20:34 UTC-4

The Early Bird Gets the Worm

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Level 15 : 1,500/3,000, 400 ante

A Cash Prize of $2,000 Awaits the Chip Leader of Day 1b, While the Day 1c Chip Leader Will Take Home Nothing but Pride

Here at the Borgata Winter Poker Open's eight event, the chip leaders from Day 1a and Day 1b will each receive a cash prize payout of $2,000, while the runner-up will pocket $1,000 for climbing the counts. These bonus payments are subtracted from the tournament's total prize pool, meaning a $6,000 of the kitty has been siphoned off to provide an added incentive for a fortunate few.

David Gerassi took down the two thousand last night, and in thirty minutes another fortunate soul will earn a couple grand as well.

Unfortunately for the late risers who just sat down to play Day 1c, building the biggest stack in the room will offer no further reward. The promotion was limited to the first two starting flights, meaning aggressive players prone to accumulating chips in a hurry should set their alarms a little earlier for future events if they want to get in on the fun.

After all, each player in third flight is essentially contributing a few dollars to create a prize they can't even claim.