Level: 15
Blinds: 2,500/5,000
Ante: 5,000
2019 Borgata Poker Open
Event #6: $350 6th Annual Mike Sica Memorial Seniors
Day: 1
Laves Doubles Thru Georato
Level 15
: 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
Ben Laves got all-in pre-flop holding 
with action from Robert Georato (sb) who had 
for the lead.
Then the board fell 
and Laves paired his queen to take the pot, doubling up to 152,000. Georato was left with 63,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
152,000 | |
|
63,000
-149,500
|
-149,500 |
Baker's Dozen Remain
Level 15
: 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
The Seniors are down to the final 13 players and three away from the final table redraw and four from the money.
Recent eliminations include the last woman remaining in this event — Marilyn Matthews. Now it's nothing but testosterone from here on.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
Busted | |
|
Busted |
Level: 16
Blinds: 3,000/6,000
Ante: 6,000
New Chip Leader
Level 16
: 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Blinds have increased and now levels will be 40 minutes long for the duration of the tournament.
This is also the last level before the one-hour dinner break, which will be approximately 7pm to 8pm (unless the clock has to stop for the redraw and/or bubble).
Dave Hollenberg has taken the chip lead, pulling ahead of Marc Ginsberg, who is second in chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
254,000
129,000
|
129,000 |
|
240,000
95,000
|
95,000 |
Two More Out the Door
Level 16
: 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
On Table 1, Robert Georato was all-in pre-flop for 62,500 holding 
against the 
of Ken Weinstein, who had him barely covered. The board ran out 
improving Weinstein to a flush. He's up to about 138,000. Georato reported to the rail in 13th place ($0).
On Table 2, David Apostolico was all-in holding 
and dominated by Shaun Hen's 
, but the board came 
giving Apostolico first two pair, then the nut flush. He doubled up to 105,000 and Hen was left with only 10,000.
Those chips went in on the next hand after Dave Hollenberg opened for 15,000 under-the-gun. Apostolico also called from the big blind and both players checked down the board of 
. Hollenberg's took the side pot with Ace-high, beating a Apostolico's and he also took the main pot, as Hen's 
made a pair on the flop but was counterfeited on the river. He was felted in 12th place ($0).
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
270,000
16,000
|
16,000 |
|
138,000
28,500
|
28,500 |
|
90,000 | |
|
|
Busted | |
|
|
Busted |
Dandrea Done in 11th Place
Level 16
: 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Joseph Dandrea got his chips in holding 
against the 
of Henry Porcaro.
Porcaro took the pot and Dandrea bubbled the final table redraw, missing the money by two spots.
The final ten drew seats and moved to the final table.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
210,000
115,000
|
115,000 |
|
|
Busted |
Lobel Bubbles, Two Cashed Out Before Dinner
Level 16
: 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
With just a few minutes remaining in the level before dinner break, the action was fast and furious.
Ben Lobel was the short-stack with only 47,000 when they moved to the final table and he busted out on the bubble.
Then two more hit the rail before dinner.
9th Place - David Apostolico ($777)
8th Place - Ben Laves ($1,036)
That wrapped up the level and the remaining seven Seniors are on a one-hour dinner break. Play will resume at about 8:05pm.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
Busted |
2019 BPO Qualifier Schedule
Level 16
: 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
| Event | Date | Time | Buy-In | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Tues. 9/10 | 7 p.m. | $80+$20 | Almighty Stack Qualifier NLH Re-Entry (1 in 5 wins entry to Event 10) |
| 32 | Wed. 9/11 | 7 p.m. | $80+$20 | Almighty Stack Qualifier NLH Re-Entry (1 in 5 wins entry to Event 10) |
| 33 | Fri. 9/13 | 7 p.m. | $350+$50 | WPT Borgata Championship Qualifier Re-Entry (1 in 10 wins entry to Event 18) |
| 34 | Sat. 9/14 | 4 p.m. | $350+$50 | WPT Borgata Championship Qualifier Re-Entry (1 in 10 wins entry to Event 18) |
| 35 | Sun. 9/14 | 7 p.m. | $700+$50 | WPT Borgata Championship Qualifier Re-Entry (1 in 5 wins entry to Event 18) |
| 36 | Sun. 9/15 | 1 p.m. | $350+$50 | WPT Borgata Championship Qualifier Re-Entry (1 in 10 wins entry to Event 18) |
| 37 | Sun. 9/15 | 4 p.m. | $700+$50 | WPT Borgata Championship Qualifier Re-Entry (1 in 5 wins entry to Event 18) |
| 38 | Sun. 9/15 | 7 p.m. | $350+$50 | WPT Borgata Championship Qualifier Re-Entry (1 in 10 wins entry to Event 18) |
| 40 | Mon. 9/16 | 6 p.m. | $350+$50 | Last Chance WPT Borgata Championship Qualifier Re-Entry (1 in 10 wins entry to Event 18 - Day 2 entry) |
Dinner Break Chip Counts for Seniors (full)
Level 16
: 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Play will resume following dinner at about 8:05pm. Here's the final table lineup with chip counts.
| Seat | Player | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Ginsberg | 310,000 |
| 2 | Ken Weinstein | 164,000 |
| 3 | Dave Hollenberg | 300,000 |
| 4 | Peter Sennon | 155,000 |
| 5 | Mark Smolley | 250,000 |
| 6 | Larry Gurney | 316,000 |
| 7 | Henry Porcaro | 300,000 |
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
316,000
316,000
|
316,000 |
|
|
310,000
70,000
|
70,000 |
|
|
300,000
30,000
|
30,000 |
|
|
300,000
90,000
|
90,000 |
|
250,000
250,000
|
250,000 |
|
|
164,000
26,000
|
26,000 |
|
155,000
116,000
|
116,000 |