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03-22-2021 21:37 UTC-4

Get to Know BorgataPoker.com Sponsored Pro Katie Stone

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BorgataPoker.com has a trio of Sponsored Pros, and one of them is Katie Stone.

Stone has more than $176K in lifetime live tournament earnings including a career-bet $33,305 for finishing 378th in the 2018 World Series of Poker Main Event. In addition, Stone has three Borgata Open titles including the 2018 Borgata Fall Poker Open $300 Deepest Stack for $19,337, 2017 Borgata Summer Poker Open $300 Ladies Event for $2,867, and 2017 Borgata Fall Poker Open $300 Deepstack for $9,484. She also recently won the CSOP Borgata Winter Poker Open Event back in January.

However, where Stone has really thrived is online where she’s amassed more than $900K in lifetime earnings. Of that, $146,954 has come on BorgataPoker.com where she plays under the screen name “KatieStone.”

According to a Q&A she did with the Borgata Blog, Stone was born and raised in New Jersey, but after Black Friday in 2011, she relocated to Rosarito, Mexico in order to continue playing online. When New Jersey authorized Atlantic City casinos to offer online gaming within state borders, Stone moved back north to New Jersey and picked up where she left off — winning!

Recently, Stone took the initiative to create the Discord channel “Poker Peeps Affected By COVID19” and invited those in casino industry affected by recent shutdowns to join.

“I realized how tough it was going to be for everyone to keep up with everything and everyone, with so much changing so fast,” Stone recently told PokerNews. “So, I messaged my friend Cy Watson, who has been very active on social media as well regarding Coronavirus, asking him if he thought it would be a good idea to start a chat for people in the industry to be able to connect with each other for help.”

She continued: “I think the main thing poker players and everyone can do is to keep an open mind. Understanding that this is unlike any situation any of us have encountered before, and so thinking outside the box can go a long way. Taking the time to improve a skill, or learn a new skill whether it's a game or something else could be really beneficial not just financially, but mentally.”

Click here to learn more about Stone’s initiative.

03-22-2021 21:33 UTC-4

Top Five Stacks

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Player	Chips	Progress
HueJasole777	227,600
karma189	225,400	143,400
steveeee	194,000
Chris “rumpthumper” White	139,000
Katie "KatieStone" Stone	135,000

03-22-2021 21:26 UTC-4

BetMGM & Topgolf Announce Integrated Sports Betting & Entertainment Partnership

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BetMGM Top Golf — BetMGM & Topgolf (Image: Sportico)

Last week, BetMGM and Topgolf Entertainment Group announced a new partnership centered around an integrated sports betting and entertainment experience. The two companies will collaborate on marketing and promotional offers through the BetMGM platform at select Topgolf venues and within WGT by Topgolf, the leading online golf game which has been part of the Topgolf family since 2016.

“We look forward to introducing Topgolf guests to the immersive sports betting experience that only BetMGM can provide,” said BetMGM’s Chief Revenue Officer Matt Prevost. “Topgolf is known for offering unique and interactive entertainment options, which our loyal BetMGM users can now access through a variety of exclusive and customized packages.”

The partnership will allow Topgolf and BetMGM to engage with consumers on a large scale while reaching new audiences, both digitally and in-person.

JF Prata, Topgolf Media Chief Operating Officer, said, “We are thrilled to partner with BetMGM as we continue to energize and grow our entertainment communities. Topgolf has always been committed to providing new and exciting experiences to our guests, and this partnership delivers on that while providing our longtime fans, as well as those less familiar with Topgolf, an introduction to a complementary experience with BetMGM.”

Details of the partnership include BetMGM digital branding throughout Topgolf venues in cities where BetMGM operates, including:

Topgolf’s marquee Las Vegas location at MGM Grand
Indianapolis
Nashville
Detroit
Virginia Beach
Denver
As well as within the WGT by Topgolf platform.

BetMGM will also activate branding and promotional integrations in additional Topgolf locations as its sports betting and gaming platforms become available in new states.

03-22-2021 21:26 UTC-4

BetMGM & Topgolf Announce Integrated Sports Betting & Entertainment Partnership

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Last week, BetMGM and Topgolf Entertainment Group announced a new partnership centered around an integrated sports betting and entertainment experience. The two companies will collaborate on marketing and promotional offers through the BetMGM platform at select Topgolf venues and within WGT by Topgolf, the leading online golf game which has been part of the Topgolf family since 2016.

“We look forward to introducing Topgolf guests to the immersive sports betting experience that only BetMGM can provide,” said BetMGM’s Chief Revenue Officer Matt Prevost. “Topgolf is known for offering unique and interactive entertainment options, which our loyal BetMGM users can now access through a variety of exclusive and customized packages.”

The partnership will allow Topgolf and BetMGM to engage with consumers on a large scale while reaching new audiences, both digitally and in-person.

JF Prata, Topgolf Media Chief Operating Officer, said, “We are thrilled to partner with BetMGM as we continue to energize and grow our entertainment communities. Topgolf has always been committed to providing new and exciting experiences to our guests, and this partnership delivers on that while providing our longtime fans, as well as those less familiar with Topgolf, an introduction to a complementary experience with BetMGM.”

Details of the partnership include BetMGM digital branding throughout Topgolf venues in cities where BetMGM operates, including:

Topgolf’s marquee Las Vegas location at MGM Grand
Indianapolis
Nashville
Detroit
Virginia Beach
Denver
As well as within the WGT by Topgolf platform.

BetMGM will also activate branding and promotional integrations in additional Topgolf locations as its sports betting and gaming platforms become available in new states.

03-22-2021 21:21 UTC-4

O'Connell Takes an Early Bounty

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On blinds of 600/1,200, Drew "maniacalmonk" O'Connell shoved over the top of a raise from "MyBestDays" who called for less and the two tabled their hands.

"MyBestDays":
Drew "maniacalmonk" O'Connell:

The board rolled out and the flush of O'Connell scooped the pot, sending a bounty in his direction.

Player	Chips	Progress
Drew "maniacalmonk" O'Connell	73,400
MeBestDays	Busted

03-22-2021 21:06 UTC-4

"JohnBeckwith" Flips with Vanauken

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On blinds of 500/1,000, Eric “alwaysliquid” Vanauken shoved and "JohnBeckwith" called for less. The two tabled their hands in what was a classic race.

"JohnBeckwith":
Eric “alwaysliquid” Vanauken:

The board ran out and "JohnBeckwith" collected the pot, thanks to a flopped king.

Player	Chips	Progress
JohnBeckwith	64,000
Eric “alwaysliquid” Vanauken	44,300

03-22-2021 20:51 UTC-4

"Venus11" Finds a Dime in Time

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On blinds of 500/1,000, "Fazzibear" opened to 2,000, Ryan "simlSgg" Hagerty called and "Venus11" moved all in for a total of 45,233. "FRITTZ007" shoved over the top, totaling 60,056 and the other two folded.

"Venus11":
"FRITTZ007":

The flop came down and "FRITTZ007" was still in front with their aces. An unlikely landed on the turn, giving "Venus11" a set and the lead. The river secured it for "Venus11" who collected a complete double.

Player	Chips	Progress
Venus11	98,000	98,000
FRITTZ007	12,450	-61,850

03-22-2021 20:35 UTC-4

Top Chip Counts Thus Far

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Player	Chips	Progress
CMac__	88,700
Stanton "Stonniepokes" Tentnowski	83,000	33,000
karma189	82,000
ZenRead	81,000
FRITTZ007	74,300
upayformypennys	66,100

03-22-2021 20:23 UTC-4

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