2020 Borgata Winter Poker Open

Event #13: $400 Almighty Stack
Day: 2
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 2
Entries
820
Players Left
37

820 Players Return at Noon for Day 2 of Event #13: $400 Almighty Stack at the 2020 BWPO

Borgata Event Center
Borgata Event Center

Day 2 of Event #14: $400 Almighty Stack continues at noon local time here at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa with 820 players out of 3,359 entries returning to the table to battle it out for their share of the more than $1,100,000 prize pool. The full prize pool details are to be announced.

A surprising overall chip leader has popped up when PokerNews received the chip counts and seat draw. John Hatalovsky bagged 2,000,000 exactly on Day 1a according to the 2020 Borgata Winter Poker Open organization and will be taking his seat on Table 46. He is followed by the Day 1c chip leader, Yefim Vakser with 1,587,000. Third in the chip counts is Olamide Otti who brings 1,560,000 into Day 2.

Brent Hart who bagged 1,758,000 on Day 1d as the chip leader is in the counts now with 1,078,000. Day 1b chip leader Alex Visbisky comes back into Day 2 with 989,000 in chips. Other notable stacks above the 1,000,000-mark include Christine Kim, Nikolay Volper, and Joseph Iannacone.

Also, through to Day 2 are the BorgataPoker.com players Daniel Buzgon and Katie Stone. They’re accompanied by players like Maurice Hawkins, Alex Rocha, Joseph Couden, Ryan Tamanini, Raul Martinez, Stanley Lee, David Jackson, Aaron Massey, Soukha Kachittavong, David Pham, Daniel Park, Erik Cajelais, Craig Varnell, Men Nguyen, and many many more familiar players.

When the players return, Level 18 will be the first level of the day which features a small blind of 6,000, big blind of 12,000, and a big blind ante of 12,000. Level duration will be increased to 45 minutes each and a 15-minute break is expected to take place after every three levels. Play is scheduled to continue until there are two tables left but as always, anything is subject to change.

Stick around for all the action as the PokerNews live reporting team will be on the floor from the first shove until the final bag has been sealed.

Tags: Aaron MasseyAlex RochaAlex VisbiskyBrent HartChristine KimCraig VarnellDaniel BuzgonDaniel ParkDavid JacksonDavid PhamErik CajelaisJohn HatalovskyJoseph CoudenJoseph IannaconeKatie StoneMaurice HawkinsMen NguyenNikolay VolperOlamide OttiRaul MartinezRyan TamaniniSoukha KachittavongStanley LeeYefim Vakser

Prize Pool Details Confirmed

Level 18 : 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Borgata Chips
Borgata Chips

The prize pool details have been announced, with 3,359 entries a total prize pool of $1,140,381 has been created. A min-cash will be worth $787 and 300 players will be in the money. The winner will walk away with $195,903 and the trophy.

This is what they are all playing for:

PlacePrize PlacePrize PlacePrize
1$195,903 10-12$10,263 91-100$1,711
2$127,951 13-15$7,412 101-110$1,597
3$83,875 16-18$5,816 111-120$1,482
4$70,419 19-27$4,733 121-130$1,368
5$57,304 28-36$3,706 131-140$1,254
6$45,045 37-45$3,136 141-150$1,140
7$33,071 46-54$2,737 151-160$1,049
8$22,237 55-63$2,463 161-170$969
9$15,965 64-72$2,224 171-180$912
   73-81$1,996 181-200$867
   82-90$1,847 201-250$821
      251-300$787

My Stack App Activated

Level 19 : 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante
My Stack
My Stack

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Medlin Scores a Double Knockout

Level 20 : 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Ray Medlin Sr
Ray Medlin Sr

The player in the middle position raised to 60,000 and Ray Medlin Sr shoved from the hijack for 492,000. The player in the cutoff called for around 100,000 and so did the player in the big blind for around 460,000. The initial raiser opted to get out of their way.

Cutoff: {k-Diamonds}{10-Diamonds}
Big Blind: {a-Hearts}{k-Hearts}
Ray Medlin Sr: {q-Hearts}{q-Diamonds}

The flop came {4-Diamonds}{7-Spades}{3-Spades} to keep Medlin ahead.

The turn was the {a-Clubs} for the big blind to leap ahead with the pair of aces but the {q-Clubs} on the river gave Medlin the set to eliminate both of his opponents.

Player Chips Progress
Ray Medlin Sr us
Ray Medlin Sr
1,138,000
665,000
665,000
James Salmon us
James Salmon
Busted
Andrew Minchak us
Andrew Minchak
Busted
Michael Antimisiaris us
Michael Antimisiaris
Busted
Adam Johnson us
Adam Johnson
Busted
Johvann Ortiz us
Johvann Ortiz
Busted
Andrew Saklad us
Andrew Saklad
Busted
Theodore Forbes us
Theodore Forbes
Busted
Jody Peterson us
Jody Peterson
Busted

Tags: Ray Medlin Sr

Don't Miss Out on Tomorrow's Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) Event to Benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Level 20 : 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Borgata CSOP
Borgata CSOP

The Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) is proud to announce their 29th charity poker event, which will take place tomorrow night (Saturday, January 25) – the night before the Borgata Winter Poker Open World Poker Tour $3,500 Main Event.

The tournament will take place in the Event Center and all net proceeds from the $220 buy-in tournament, which will offer re-entries (no add-ons), will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

The event will feature a catered reception with an open bar, food, and music, which will be held from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Gypsy Bar courtesy of Borgata. The winner of the charity tournament, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m., will walk away with a $3,500 seat into the WPT Borgata Main Event. The second and third-place finishers will receive seats to the $500 St. Jude CSOP (to be held on April 4 at the Palms in Las Vegas) along with hotel and $500 for travel. The 4th-6th place finishers will receive a $500 St. Jude CSOP Las Vegas seat.

There will also be a silent auction, raffle, bounty prizes, plus $1,000 cash prizes for both the chip leader at the end of the re-entry period and the player with the most re-entries. Among those slated to attend are DraftKings National Sports Betting Champion Randy Lee, Anthony Zinno, CSOP Founder Matt Stout, Faded Spade Founder Tom Wheaton, Tyler Patterson, Esther Taylor, Tommy Bates, and many more!

Sponsors for the event include Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Sofa King Creative, RunGoodGear, VerStandig Law, Clayton Tax and Financial, PokerNews, and Right Touch Trophies.

About the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay.

Enter Email for Chance to Win FREE Borgata Spring Poker Open $2,700 Championship Event Seat

Level 22 : 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

The Borgata Spring Poker Open is slated to run April 7-24, 2020 and will culminate with a $2,700 buy-in Championship Event.

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All you need to do is enter your email for a chance to win. One lucky winner will be randomly selected and notified via email on Friday, January 31!

Click here for more details and to enter the Borgata Spring Poker Open Championship giveaway.

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

Level 23 : 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

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 

Click here for more information.

Andrew Dill Eliminated on the Bubble

Level 23 : 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
David Sathue
David Sathue

As play was being called to a halt for the bubble, Andrew Dill got his last chips in holding {j-Diamonds}{j-Clubs} against David Sathue, who had {a-Clubs}{q-Clubs}. When all the other hands were completed, they ran out the board.

It fell safely for Dill, until the river that was: {k-Clubs}{9-Spades}{5-Hearts}{4-Spades}{q-Spades}. The queen paired Sathue and sent him the pot. Dill was eliminated in 301st place, on the bubble, earning $0.

That propelled the remaining 300 players into the money. They're all now guaranteed to cash for at least $787.

That also eliminated the need for any hand-for-hand play, so play has resumed at a normal pace.

Player Chips Progress
David Sathue us
David Sathue
1,260,000
998,000
998,000
Andrew Dill us
Andrew Dill
Busted

Tags: Andrew DillDavid Sathue

Wahba Adds More Chips to His Stack

Level 24 : 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Mark Wahba
Mark Wahba

Mark Wahba raised to 125,000 from the hijack and was called by the player on the button while the blinds folded.

The flop came {9-Hearts}{7-Diamonds}{4-Spades}, Wahba continued with a bet of 215,000 which was called.

They both checked through the {8-Clubs} on the turn and the {j-Clubs} on the river. Wahba barreled a bet of 525,000 over the line and his opponent jumped into the tank. After a while, he opted to fold.

Player Chips Progress
Mark Wahba us
Mark Wahba
4,000,000
3,206,000
3,206,000
Stephen Miller us
Stephen Miller
3,000,000
2,125,000
2,125,000

Tags: Mark Wahba

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Level 25 : 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
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