Level: 26
Limits 60,000/120,000 - Bring In 20,000 - Ante 10,000
2020 Borgata Winter Poker Open
Event #12: $340 OE H/L 8B
Day: 2
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 2
2020 Borgata Winter Poker Open
Buy-in
$340
Prize Pool
$30,555
Entries
105
Level
27
Blinds
0 / 0
Ante
0
Entries
20
Players Left
1
Updated Chip Counts
Level 25
The final three continue to battle, but the all-ins have resulted in split pots.
Here are the updated chip counts:
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,350,000 | 50,000 |
|
500,000 | -200,000 |
|
200,000 | -80,000 |
MGM Properties Join Forces to Launch MGM East Coast Poker Tour (ECPT)
Level 25
There’s a new poker tour in town as a trio of MGM properties – MGM National Harbor, MGM Springfield, and Borgata – have joined forces to establish the MGM East Coast Poker Tour (ECPT).
The tour will consist of the following stops:
- Potomac Winter Poker Open at MGM National Harbor February 5-17
- Borgata Spring Poker Open April 7-24
- Borgata Summer Poker Open July 7-24
- Potomac Summer Poker Open at MGM National Harbor July 22-August 3
- The Armory Classic at MGM Springfield August 12-24
“MGM Resorts offers players the best poker product on the East Coast,” said Jorge Perez, Portfolio President. “Our East Coast Poker Tour is a great way for us to showcase three of our industry-leading properties while creating an exciting tournament series for our guests and poker enthusiasts.”
The Points Leaderboard
Linking the five events will be a leaderboard where players can earn points by participating in any qualifying events.
Leaderboard prizes consist of the following: the top 90 finishers on the leaderboard will earn entry into Borgata Fall Poker Open/MGM Resorts East Coast Poker Tour $2,000,000 Guaranteed Championship on November 15-20, 2020 ($3,500 value) including complimentary overnight stays. Others can win $250 room credits, Cartier watch ($2,500 value) and $500 MGM Resorts promotional gift cards.
Players can earn points in a variety of ways including “Participation Points” for buying into tournaments, “Entry Points” based on field sizes, and “Placement Points” for making the final table. Click here for more details on the point system.
The leaderboard will be posted to MGMECPT.com and updated daily when qualifying events are occurring. Points for the leaderboard will be finalized on August 25, 2020.
Previewing the Potomac Winter Poker Open
The upcoming Potomac Winter Poker Open at MGM National Harbor, which runs from February 5-17, 2020, will offer over $1,000,000 in guarantees over 14 events. It marks the first time a winter edition of the PPO has been held to complement its annual late-summer series.
Highlights on the schedule include the $400 buy-in, $500,000 guaranteed Opener and the $3,000 buy-in, $500,000 guarantee Main Event. What’s more, PokerNews is slated to be on-site to offer live updates from both of those events as well as the $400 Large Stack BB Ante from February 12-13.
Below is a look at the full schedule.
2020 Potomac Winter Poker Open Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Buy-in | Starting Chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, February 5 | 5 p.m. | NLH Opener $500K GTD 1a | $400 | 25K |
| Thursday, February 6 | 5 p.m. | NLH Opener $500K GTD 1b | $400 | 25K |
| Friday, February 7 | 11 a.m. | NLH Opener $500K GTD 1c | $400 | 25K |
| Friday, February 7 | 5 p.m. | NLH Opener $500K GTD 1d | $400 | 25K |
| Saturday, February 8 | 11 a.m. | NLH Opener $500K GTD 1e | $400 | 25K |
| Saturday, February 8 | 5 p.m. | NLH Opener $500K GTD 1f | $400 | 25K |
| Sunday, February 9 | Noon | Opener Day 2 Restart | ||
| Sunday, February 9 | Noon | Event #2: NLH (One-Day) $50K GTD | $400 | 25K |
| Sunday, February 9 | 4 p.m. | Event #3: PLO 5-Card High | $400 | 25K |
| Sunday, February 9 | 7 p.m. | Main Event Super Satellite 3 seats GTD | $200 w/ $100 re-entries | 8K |
| Monday, February 10 | 11 a.m. | Event #4: NLH (One-Day) | $400 | 25K |
| Monday, February 10 | 4 p.m. | Event #5: 8-Game Mix | $600 | 30K |
| Monday, February 10 | 7 p.m. | Main Event Super Satellite 3 seats GTD | $200 w/ $100 re-entries | 8K |
| Tuesday, February 11 | 11 a.m. | Event #6: NLH Seniors (One-Day) | $250 | 20K |
| Tuesday, February 11 | 4 p.m. | Event #7: PL 5-Card Omaha High/Big O | $600 | 30K |
| Tuesday, February 11 | 7 p.m. | Main Event Super Satellite 3 seats GTD | $200 w/ $100 re-entries | 8K |
| Wednesday, February 12 | 11 a.m. | Event #8: Large Stack BBA Day 1a $100K GTD | $400 | 40k |
| Wednesday, February 12 | 5 p.m. | Event #8: Large Stack BBA Day 1b $100K GTD | $400 | 40k |
| Wednesday, February 12 | 7 p.m. | Main Event Super Satellite 3 seats GTD | $200 w/ $100 re-entries | 8K |
| Thursday, February 13 | 11 a.m. | Event #9: Multi-Flight NLH Day 1a $100K GTD | $400 | 25K |
| Thursday, February 13 | 4 p.m. | Event #10: Heads-Up (64-Player Max) | $600 | 15/30K |
| Thursday, February 13 | 7 p.m. | Main Event Super Satellite 3 seats GTD | $200 w/ $100 re-entries | 8K |
| Friday, February 14 | 10 a.m. | Megasatellite 5 Seats GTD | $600 | 20K |
| Friday, February 14 | 11 a.m. | Main Event Day 1a $500K GTD | $3,000 | 50K |
| Friday, February 14 | Noon | Event #9: Multi-Flight NLH Day 1b $100K GTD | $400 | 25K |
| Friday, February 14 | 4 p.m. | Main Event Super Satellite 5 seats GTD | $200 w/ $100 re-entries | 8K |
| Friday, February 14 | 8 p.m. | Megasatellite 5 Seats GTD | $600 | 20K |
| Saturday, February 15 | 10 a.m. | Megasatellite 5 Seats GTD | $600 | 20K |
| Saturday, February 15 | 11 a.m. | Main Event Day 1b $500K GTD | $3,000 | 50K |
| Saturday, February 15 | Noon | Event #9: Multi-Flight NLH Day 1b $100K GTD | $400 | 25K |
| Saturday, February 15 | 3 p.m. | Last Chance Megasatellite 5 Seats GTD | $600 | 15K |
| Saturday, February 15 | 6 p.m. | Main Event Day 1c $500K GTD | $3,000 | 50K |
| Sunday, February 16 | 11 a.m. | Event #9: Multi-Flight NLH Restart | ||
| Sunday, February 16 | Noon | Event #12: NLH (One-Day) $50K GTD | $400 | 25K |
| Sunday, February 16 | Noon | Flight C Main Event Restart (levels 10-13) | ||
| Sunday, February 16 | 3 p.m. | Day 2 Restart for Main Event | ||
| Sunday, February 16 | 5 p.m. | Event #13: 5-Card PLO Championship | $1,200 | 40K |
| Monday, February 17 | 11 a.m. | Event #14: NLH (One-Day) | $400 | 40K |
| Monday, February 17 | 1 p.m. | Main Event Final Table |
Tim D'Alessandro Eliminated in 4th Place ($5,000)
Level 25
Playing Omaha/8:
Tim D'Alessandro got his last chips in holding 
against Federico Ottenio's 
.
The board fell the wrong way for D'Alessandro as it came 
, giving Ottenio a set of tens for the high and an 86-low, while D'Alessandro's best was a set of sixes and no qualifying low. He was eliminated in fourth place ($5,000*).
Ottenio takes a huge chip lead and is the first player over one million chips.
*Indicates Adjusted Payout
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
1,300,000 | 650,000 |
|
Busted |
Level: 25
Limits 50,000/100,000 - Bring In 15,000 - Ante 10,000
Final Four Agree on a $5,000 Save
Level 24
The final four players agreed to a $5,000 save, guaranteeing at least that amount for everyone. Here's how they're adjusting the remaining payouts:
1st - $6400
2nd - $5,600
3rd - $5,244
4th - $5,000
Play continues four handed with the Borgata Winter Poker Open trophy also awaiting the eventual winner.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
700,000 | |
|
|
650,000 | 110,000 |
|
|
500,000 | -50,000 |
|
|
280,000 | -25,000 |
Cambareri Eliminated 6th ($1,681); Palermo Eliminated 5th ($1,986)
Level 24
Playing Stud/8:
Start of Day 2 chip leader Joseph Cambareri and Leonardo Palermo both got all their chips in against Paula Jamison on a Stud/8 hand.
As the cards ran out, Cambareri made a set of Kings and no low. Palermo had a pair of Aces and failed to make a qualifying low. Jamison made a six-high straight and wheel for the nut low to scoop it all, scoring the double knockout in the process.
Since Cambareri had fewer chips at the start of the hand, he got sixth place and $1,681. Palermo finished 5th for $1,986.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
700,000 | 430,000 |
|
Busted | |
|
Busted |
D'Alessandro Doubles Through Reiss
Level 24
Playing Stud/8:
Tim D'Alessandro got all-in against John Reiss and at the river, D'Alessandro had made a pair of eights and a 76-low.
The best Reiss could produce was a 87-low and he couldn't be the single pair. D'Alessandro, who has one Borgata Open title from 2011, doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
550,000 | 375,000 |
|
|
305,000 | -175,000 |
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Level 24
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All-Ins and Split Pots
Level 24
There have been several all-ins during the last level, but they've resulted in split pots, so play continues into the new level with six remaining players.
Playing Omaha/8:
Joseph Cambareri got all-in holding 
against Leonardo Palermo, who had 
. The board read 
at the river and Cambareri got three-quarters of the pot with his nut-low and back-door flush.
Leonard had to settle for one-fourth of the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
200,000 | 20,000 |
|
|
200,000 | -173,000 |