2020 Borgata Winter Poker Open

Event #13: $400 Almighty Stack
Day: 1b
Event Info

2020 Borgata Winter Poker Open

Final Results
Winner
Kareem Marshall
Winning Hand
86
Prize
$195,903
Event Info
Buy-in
$400
Prize Pool
$1,140,381
Entries
3,359
Level Info
Level
39
Blinds
800,000 / 1,600,000
Ante
1,600,000
Players Info - Day 1b
Entries
445
Players Left
111

Pete Flops Large, Grabs a Double

Level 10 : 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante

The flop read {a-Diamonds}{9-Diamonds}{6-Hearts} and there was around 15,000 in the pot when James Pete check-raised all in for 65,900 total. His opponent called and the two flipped over their cards with Pete at risk.

James Pete: {6-Spades}{6-Diamonds}
Opponent: {a-Hearts}{9-Hearts}

The {q-Clubs} turn and {7-Hearts} river did not change a thing as Pete landed a full double through his opponent with his set of sixes.

Player Chips Progress
James Pete us
James Pete
155,000

Tags: James Pete

Level: 11

Blinds: 1,200/2,500

Ante: 2,500

Sabogali Soaring

Level 11 : 1,200/2,500, 2,500 ante
Alberto Sabogali
Alberto Sabogali

It's been a roller coaster of a night for Alberto Sabogali he tells us. According to Sabogali he found himself short early before chipping back up only to lose a monster pot.

He kept his composure and has done more than just rebuild his stack.

Sabogali is now sitting behind a mountain of 595,000 and he's one of only a handful of players currently over half a million.

Player Chips Progress
Alberto Sabogali us
Alberto Sabogali
595,000 495,000

Tags: Alberto Sabogali

Don't Miss Borgata's $10,000 Quarterback Challenge

Level 11 : 1,200/2,500, 2,500 ante
Borgata Quarterback Challenge
Borgata Quarterback Challenge

Test your accuracy in this skill-based throwing challenge for a chance to win real cash!

$10,000 Guaranteed
$20 Buy-In + $5 Fee (Cash only)

Enter for your chance to win the $5,000 grand prize! Participants will have 1 minute to throw 10 Wilson NFL mini footballs at four different targets from ten yards. The top 16 scores will advance to the final round.

One re-entry is permitted for Round 1. Participants must have a M life® Rewards Card

  • Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020
  • Location: Signature Room
  • Buy-in Location: Borgata Poker Room from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
  • Tournament Times: Round 1 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. / Final Round TBD

The top four from the final round will win a portion of the $10,000 GTD prize pool, which could grow based upon the number of entries.

Projected payouts are as follows:

PlacePercentage of Prize PoolMinimum Payout
150%$5,000
230%$3,000
310%$1,000
410%$1,000
5-16$100 Bonus Slot Dollars or $100 Match Play 

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Marder Shows One

Level 11 : 1,200/2,500, 2,500 ante
Michael Marder
Michael Marder

Michael Marder raised to 4,500 from under the gun and Cathy Dever called from the big blind.

They went heads up to the {a-Clubs}{j-Hearts}{3-Clubs} and Dever checked to Marder who bet 6,000. Dever and quickly folded and Marder slid his hand forward telling her to "pick one" and Dever revealed the {j-Clubs}.

"That's a good card" Marder said as he dragged in the pot.

Player Chips Progress
Cathy Dever us
Cathy Dever
130,000 -25,000
Michael Marder us
Michael Marder
100,000 29,000

Tags: Cathy DeverMichael Marder

Dever and Marder Continue to Battle

Level 11 : 1,200/2,500, 2,500 ante
Cathy Dever
Cathy Dever

Cathy Dever opened, Michael Marder three-bet to 16,500 from the hijack and Dever called. The dealer spread out {j-Clubs}{5-Spades}{3-Hearts} on the flop and both players checked to the {4-Diamonds} turn card.

Dever fired in 8,000 and Marder called to see the {9-Spades} river. Both players checked, Dever tabled {6-Hearts}{6-Clubs} for a pair of sixes and Marder mucked, sending her the pot.

Player Chips Progress
Cathy Dever us
Cathy Dever
155,000 25,000
Michael Marder us
Michael Marder
71,000 -29,000

Tags: Cathy DeverMichael Marder

Level: 12

Blinds: 1,500/3,000

Ante: 3,000

Assorted Chip Counts

Level 12 : 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Player Chips Progress
Abbah Ballan us
Abbah Ballan
535,000 65,000
Ryan Eriquezzo us
Ryan Eriquezzo
WSOP 3X Winner
350,000 110,000
Lara Eisenberg us
Lara Eisenberg
WSOP 1X Winner
330,000 330,000
Denise Remick us
Denise Remick
320,000 40,000
Christopher Leong us
Christopher Leong
WPT 1X Winner
295,000 75,000
Anna Antimony us
Anna Antimony
270,000 -80,000
Constantinos Psallidas ca
Constantinos Psallidas
220,000 70,000
Fady Khabbaz us
Fady Khabbaz
200,000 65,000
Cathy Dever us
Cathy Dever
130,000 -25,000
Charles Phillips us
Charles Phillips
105,000 105,000
Michael Stashin us
Michael Stashin
90,000 -100,000
Michael Marder us
Michael Marder
80,000 9,000
Michael Azzaro us
Michael Azzaro
65,000 15,000

Vanhulle Eliminates Maio

Level 12 : 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante

We caught up to the three handed action on the {q-Spades}{8-Clubs}[2] flop. Anthony Maio checked and the player in early position bet 20,000 into a main pot of about 35,000.

Benny Vanhulle raised to 60,000 and Anthony Maio check-raised all in for 187,500. After giving it plenty of thought Vanhulle called turning over {a-Diamonds}{q-Diamonds} and Maio would need to improve with {a-Spades}{6-Spades}.

The turn {10-Hearts} and river {9-Clubs} were no help to Maio and he was sent to the rail.

Player Chips Progress
Benny Vanhulle us
Benny Vanhulle
450,000
Anthony Maio us
Anthony Maio
Busted

Tags: Anthony MaioBenny Vanhulle

Tirone Out-Kicks Phillips to Climb

Level 12 : 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante

The turned board read {q-Hearts}{j-Spades}{6-Hearts}{6-Clubs} and there was around 40,000 in the pot. Carmine Tirone fired in 15,000 and it was quickly called by Charles Phillips.

An {8-Spades} completed the board, both players checked and Tirone showed {a-Clubs}{j-Clubs} for two pair with an ace kicker. Phillips showed the {j-Hearts} and mucked his other card, sending the pot to Tirone.

Player Chips Progress
Carmine Tirone us
Carmine Tirone
330,000
Charles Phillips us
Charles Phillips
78,000 -27,000