$320 Event #2: $25K GTD 8-Max PKO
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partypoker US Network Online Series (March 21-29)
$320 Event #2: $25K GTD 8-Max PKO
Day: 1
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Players Info - Day 1
partypoker US Network Online Series (March 21-29)
Buy-in
$320
Prize Pool
$28,200
Entries
94
Entries
94
Players Left
1
Welcome to$320 Event #2: $25K GTD 8-Max PKO Starts Tonight!
The second partypoker US Online Series tournament is set to begin tonight as $320 Event #2: $25K GTD 8-Max PKO is set with a start time of 8 p.m. EST. This is the first Progressive Knockout tournament of the series and is sure to attract some of New Jerseys biggest players.
All runners will begin this tournament with 50,000 chips and a $150 bounty on their heads. The blinds will go up in 10-minute increments for the first 23 levels with every level after that being 12-minutes in length. All runners will have until the end of level 15 to make use of the late registration period that holds no limitations to the number of re-entries. There will be a five-minute break every hour at 55-minutes past and play will not halt until a champion is crowned in the first event of the series.
Remaining Schedule
| Date | Time (EST) | Tournament | Buy-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 21 | 5 p.m. | Event #1: $50K GTD Sunday Special NLH | $215 |
| Monday, March 22 | 8 p.m. | Event #2: $25K GTD 8-Max PKO | $320 |
| Tuesday, March 23 | 8 p.m. | Event #3: $20K GTD 8-Max PKO Knockout Bounty | $215 |
| Wednesday, March 24 | 8 p.m. | Event #4: $10K GTD PLO 6-Max | $109 |
| Wednesday, March 24 | 8 p.m. | Event #5: Heads-Up $100 32 Max | $320 |
| Thursday, March 25 | 8 p.m. | Event #6: $20K GTD 6-Max PKO Bounty | $320 |
| Friday, March 26 | 8 p.m. | Event #7: $20K GTD 40-Stack 8-Max NLH | $215 |
| Saturday, March 27 | 8 p.m. | Event #8: $25K GTD 8-Max PKO | $320 |
| Sunday, March 28 | 5 p.m. | Event #9: $10K GTD 8-Max Mini Championship | $20 |
| Sunday, March 28 | 5 p.m. | Event #10: $35K GTD $109 1/2 Prize NLH | $109 |
| Sunday, March 28 | 5 p.m. | Event #11: $125K GTD 8-Max NLH Championship Day 1 | $1,060 |
| Monday, March 29 | 7 p.m. | Championship Day 1 - Live Streamed Final Table | N/A |
The series is open to everybody in the state of New Jersey across the three platforms of partypoker US, Borgata Poker and BetMGM Poker.
The PokerNews live reporting team will be covering all the updates throughout this event, so stay tuned as the action unfolds.
Shuffle Up and Deal
The cards are now hitting the virtual felt as the second event is now underway.
Early Notable Players
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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500,000 | |
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50,000 | |
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50,000 | |
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50,000 | |
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50,000 | |
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50,000 |
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Top Chip Counts Thus Far
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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88,700 | |
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83,000 | 33,000 |
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82,000 | |
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81,000 | |
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74,300 | |
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66,100 |
"Venus11" Finds a Dime in Time
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 |
|---|---|---|
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98,000 | 98,000 |
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12,450 | -61,850 |
"JohnBeckwith" Flips with Vanauken
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 |
|---|---|---|
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64,000 | |
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44,300 |
O'Connell Takes an Early Bounty
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 |
|---|---|---|
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73,400 | |
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Busted |
BetMGM & Topgolf Announce Integrated Sports Betting & Entertainment Partnership
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.