BetMGM MI Inaugural Online Poker Series

$320 Event #6: $25K GTD PKO 8-Max Bounty
Day: 1
Event Info

BetMGM MI Inaugural Online Poker Series

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
77
Prize
$3,121
Event Info
Buy-in
$320
Prize Pool
$25,000
Entries
80
Players Info - Day 1
Entries
80
Players Left
1

"ImAlllnNow" Keeps Stacking Chips

On blinds of 1,600/3,200, action folded to "Mmb1212" who shoved their 33,099 into the middle and "ImAlllnNow" jammed over the top from the small blind. Everyone else folded and the two tabled their hands.

"Mmb1212": {8-Clubs}{6-Clubs}
"ImAlllnNow": {j-Diamonds}{3-Diamonds}

The board came down {k-Hearts}{q-Clubs}{10-Spades}{10-Clubs}{3-Spades} and the jack-high of "ImAlllnNow" held on for the win, eliminating "Mmb1212" from the field.

Player Chips Progress
ImAlllnNow us
ImAlllnNow
247,599
Mmb1212 us
Mmb1212
Busted

Late Registration Has Come to a Close

The 15 level late registration period has now come to an end and a total of 80 showed up for the event. This created a prize pool that came up $1,000 short of the $25,000 advertised guarantee.

Just 24 players remain and only ten will be finding a payday. A min-cash will be pulling in $371 with the eventual winner taking home $3,121 for their victory.

BetMGM to Integrate GameSense Responsible Gaming Program into MobileGaming

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BetMGM

BetMGM, the mobile sports betting and iGaming company, announced recently that it will integrate into its platform GameSense, an innovative responsible gaming program licensed to MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). The agreement marks the first time an online gaming operator in the United States will utilize the industry-leading program.

Developed by the BCLC, GameSense is an award-winning program that incorporates responsible gaming resources and education into the customer service model – providing every player with tools and support to make informed decisions and play responsibly. It also connects players with trained specialists, known as GameSense Advisors, and focuses on positive, transparent, and proactive communication to educate players about healthy habits and how to keep gaming fun, safe, and responsible.

“As the mobile gaming industry in the U.S. continues to grow, responsible gambling is a key focus for BetMGM and is critically important for the industry as a whole,” said Adam Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer, BetMGM. “GameSense presents a forward-thinking approach to responsible gambling. We look forward to empowering our players with a proven program, designed to help support a positive gambling experience.”

GameSense is expected to be fully integrated into the BetMGM platform later this year. The program comes alive through engaging content and customer interactions and is designed to help guests and customers make informed decisions while wagering.

“As online gambling and sports betting increase in popularity, BCLC is so pleased that BetMGM is offering players more opportunities and resources to support healthy play with our GameSense program,” said BCLC Interim CEO and President Lynda Cavanaugh. “BCLC’s commitment to player health extends well beyond British Columbia and we look forward to working with BetMGM to increase our mutual understanding about how best to provide players with the tools that enhance positive-play decisions.”

MGM Resorts first launched GameSense at its U.S. properties in 2017, making available educational resources and interactive GameSense touchscreens at its M life Rewards desks. The company has received multiple awards from the National Council on Problem Gambling recognizing its GameSense initiatives. The integration of GameSense within BetMGM is an extension of the BCLC’s longstanding relationship with MGM Resorts.

Bill Hornbuckle, CEO & President, MGM Resorts, said, “MGM Resorts is committed to supporting responsible gaming efforts at our properties nationwide and we’re pleased to extend GameSense into the BetMGM platform. GameSense has been an instrumental and innovative part of our company’s guest service model for several years. Together, MGM Resorts and BetMGM are proud to help guests understand the risks, where to get help, and, ultimately, how to keep gaming fun.”

GameSense will be available to customers in all current and future states where BetMGM operates. Responsible gaming education remains a key focus for both BetMGM and MGM Resorts, who are proud to provide resources that help customers play responsibly.

The BetMGM mobile is available for download on both iOS and Android, as well as accessible via desktop at www.betmgm.com.

"PokerPharaoh" Flips a Double

On blinds of 2,500/5,000, "PokerPharaoh" jammed 54,335 in the cutoff and "ALL4one1forALL" pushed over the top. Everyone else folded and the two tabled their hands.

"ALL4one1forALL": {9-Spades}{9-Hearts}
"PokerPharaoh": {k-Spades}{q-Diamonds}

The board came down {q-Hearts}{6-Diamonds}{2-Diamonds}{a-Spades}{5-Clubs} and a flopped queen secured the pot, sending a double to "PokerPharaoh".

Player Chips Progress
PokerPharaoh us
PokerPharaoh
107,100
ALL4one1forALL us
ALL4one1forALL
3,035
-111,165
-111,165

Monster Bounty Accumulating for "rickystackerz77"

On blinds of 2,500/5,000, "GrandmaJim" opened from the cutoff and "rickystackerz77" defended their big blind to see the {6-Diamonds}{3-Diamonds}{2-Hearts} flop. "rickystackerz77" check-raised and "GrandmaJim" shoved around 200,000. "rickystackerz77" called and they flipped them.

"GrandmaJim": {a-Diamonds}{7-Diamonds}
"rickystackerz77": {6-Spades}{6-Clubs}

The set versus flush runout saw a {2-Clubs} turn shutdown the "GrandmaJim" as "rickystackerz77" had them drawing dead to the {8-Hearts} river card to take down another pot. Their bounty is now up to $956 as the bubble approaches.

Player Chips Progress
rickystackerz77 us
rickystackerz77
595,000
196,000
196,000
GrandmaJim us
GrandmaJim
Busted

Flurry of Eliminations

On blinds of 3,000/6,000, "HereFisheFishe" opened from middle position and "farmhand" shoved around 72,000. "HereFisheFishe" snapped and they tabled their hands.

"farmhand": {9-Spades}{9-Clubs}
"HereFisheFishe": {a-Diamonds}{q-Spades}

The {q-Hearts}{q-Clubs}{6-Hearts} flop nailed "HereFisheFishe" with three ladies and the {3-Diamonds}{6-Clubs} runout secured the pot for them as "farmhand" was eliminated.

Player Chips Progress
HereFisheFishe us
HereFisheFishe
217,300
-900
-900
farmhand us
farmhand
Busted

Rockets Catapult "Cuz1455"

On blinds of 3,500/7,000, "DeputyIronman" shoved just under 80,000 on the button and "Cuz1455" was the only caller, putting "DeputyIronman" at risk.

"DeputyIronman": {k-Clubs}{q-Hearts}
"Cuz1455": {a-Spades}{a-Diamonds}

The board came down {8-Diamonds}{5-Hearts}{3-Clubs}{6-Spades}{a-Clubs} and the set of aces scooped with ease, dropping "DeputyIronman" from the field.

Player Chips Progress
Cuz1455 us
Cuz1455
532,000
350,000
350,000
DeputyIronman us
DeputyIronman
Busted

Updated Chip Counts (full)

Player Chips Progress
Cuz1455 us
Cuz1455
542,100
10,100
10,100
Jeremy "chases-" McDonald us
Jeremy "chases-" McDonald
519,000
469,000
469,000
rickystackerz77 us
rickystackerz77
496,767
-98,233
-98,233
Finman672 us
Finman672
411,000
Tailout us
Tailout
332,292
106,092
106,092
Pollan us
Pollan
327,400
148,400
148,400
UPray4Mercy us
UPray4Mercy
274,200
41,500
41,500
Grushko1 us
Grushko1
204,500
-24,300
-24,300
Hodgmac us
Hodgmac
200,950
HereFisheFishe us
HereFisheFishe
199,999
-17,301
-17,301
BlewHueSpew us
BlewHueSpew
192,260
-88,140
-88,140
TheDuke8605 us
TheDuke8605
191,082

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