Event #14 High: $20,000 GTD 6-Max Rebuy | 2020 Borgata Spring Poker Open Online Series

Apr 12, 2020

"sjl819" Eliminated On Money Bubble

Anthony Thompson

Action was in Level 27 with blinds at 18,000/36,000 and an ante of 4,500 when "Whosyourdoddy" opened for 92,000 on the button and "sjl819" three-bet jammed for 427,811 from the big blind, "Whosyourdoddy" called.

"sjl819":
"Whosyourdoddy":

"sjl819" had "Whosyourdoddy" dominated until the flop appeared giving "Whosyourdoddy" a flush draw to go along with a gutterball.

The board paired wit the on the turn and "sjl819" needed to dodge any jack to diamond on the river to stay alive.

Unfortunately for "sjl819", the river came the completing "Whosyourdoddy" flush and eliminated "sjl819" on the money bubble.

Apr 12, 2020

"Ericcelliott" Adds Chips On Money Bubble

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Anthony Thompson

In Level 26 with blinds at 16,000/32,000 (4,000 ante), "Ericcelliott" opened for 70,000 from early position and was called by "bigcakes1" on the button, along with "MattEMenz" from the big blind.

The flop was checked to the turn. "MattEMenz" checked his option to "Ericcelliott" who fired out 112,000. With players on the money bubble, "bigcakes1" mucked his hand as did "MattEMenz" giving the pot to "Ericcelliott".

Apr 12, 2020

"MattEMenz" Scoops Much Needed Pot

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Anthony Thompson

In Level 25 with blinds of 14,000/28,000 and an ante of 3,500, "KingsWin" opened under the gun for 70,000 and "MattEMenz" defended their big blind.

The flop came and "MattEMenz" check-called "KingsWin" 175,000 continuation bet.

The turn was checked by both players and "MattEMenz" took down the pot with a 288,000 bet after the completed the boar don the river.

Apr 12, 2020

Get to Know BorgataPoker.com Sponsored Pro Michael "Gags30" Gagliano

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Anthony Thompson

BorgataPoker.com has a trio of sponsored pros — Katie Stone, Daniel Buzgon, and Michael "Gags30" Gagliano — all of whom have been active here in the 2020 2 Borgata Spring Poker Open Online Series.

In regards to the man known as "Gags," he has been playing poker professionally for a decade and has amassed more than $2 million in live tournament cashes. That includes a career-best $448,463 for winning the 2016 World Series of Poker Event #25: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em, good for his first bracelet. He also finished third in the 2017 WSOP Event #27: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em - 6 Handed for $210,139.

He also has more than $4 million in online scores. Of that, $338,315 has come on BorgataPoker.com.

According to his website, "before poker he worked in an elementary school, which has given him a great background to become a premier poker instructor. Coaching for more than seven years he has helped more than 50 students from all over the world improve their game. These students have gone on to win multiple championships including the WSOP Main Event. Michael has also worked as a consultant for several major casinos and online poker sites to help them improve their product and better serve their customers."

For more on Gagliano, be sure to follow him on Twitter at @Gags30poker

Apr 11, 2020

Level 24 Chip Counts (full)

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Anthony Thompson

With action in Level 24 with blinds of 10,000/20,000 and an ante of 2,500. there are 23 players remaining and 13 of them will be getting paid. Here are the chip counts for the remaining players.

Apr 11, 2020

"OldSpice1968" Jams River

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Anthony Thompson

In Level 23 with blinds of 10,000/20,000 and an ante of 2,500, "Bloodfox" opened under the gun for 40,000 and "OldSpice1968" defended their big blind.

The flop came and both players checked to the turn.

"OldSpice1968" lead out for 40,000 and "Bloodfox" quickly called.

The paired the board on the river and "OldSpice1968" moved all in for 195,529 getting a quick fold from "Bloodfox".

Apr 11, 2020

Play for Real Money at BorgataPoker.com While You’re in New Jersey

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Anthony Thompson

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Apr 11, 2020

"Donkfish" Rivers Full House to Double Through "FlatcallSteve"

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Anthony Thompson

With action in Level 22 and blinds of 8,000/16,000 with an ante of 2,000, "FlatcallSteve" opened for 32,000 on the button and "Donkfish" three-bet to 96,000 from the small blind. Action folded back to "FlatcallSteve" who four-bet jammed for 864,624 and "Donkfish" called for less

"Donkfish":
"FlatcallSteve":

"Donkfish" was ahead and connected with the flop but it also gave "FlatcallSteve" a flush-draw.

The [ turn gave "Donkfish" trip aces and they improved to a full house after the came on the river securing their double-up.

Apr 11, 2020

Level 21 Chip Counts (full)

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Anthony Thompson

With play in level 21 with blinds at 7,000/14,000 (1,750 ante), there are 33 players remaining and 13 of them will be getting paid. Here is a complete list of all the remaining players and their chip stacks.

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Apr 11, 2020

"smoothustler" Eliminated By "sjl819"

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Anthony Thompson

Action was in Level 20 with blinds of 6,000/12,000 and an ante of 1,500 when "sjl819" opened with a raised from early position. Action folded around to "smoothustler" who three-bet jammed from the big blind, "sjl819" called.

"sjl819":
"smoothustler":

"smoothustler" needed some help but didn't receive any from the runout ending their tournament run.