$320 Event #6: $20K GTD 6-Max PKO Bounty
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partypoker US Network Online Series (March 21-29)
$320 Event #6: $20K GTD 6-Max PKO Bounty
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$320 Event #6: $20K GTD 6-Max PKO Bounty Kicks-Off Tonight
We are already halfway through partypoker US Online Series and on the slate tonight is $320 Event #6: $20K GTD 6-Max PKO Bounty which is set to begin at 8 p.m. EST. This is another popular Progressive Knockout event, having a $320 buy-in as well as a $20,000 guarantee.
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 the sixth event of the series.
parypoker US Online Series
| 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 halfway point has now been surpassed in the partypoker US Online Series as Event number six is underway.
Early Players to Take a Seat
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"ChickenTendies" Off to Another Hot Start
On blinds of 200/400, the flop read 
when action checked to "ChickenTendies" and they elected to bet 9,069 into a pot that was around 12,000. "HueJasole777" check-raised to 61,796, going all-in. "ChickenTendies" called for their last 28,931 and the two turned them over.
"ChickenTendies": 
"HueJasole777": 
The 
turn instantly gave "ChickenTendies" the flush they were after and "HueJasole777" was then drawing dead to the 
river card, sending a double to "ChickenTendies".
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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71,380 | 21,380 |
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32,875 | -17,125 |
Early Leaders Thus Far
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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89,100 | 39,100 |
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84,200 | 34,200 |
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79,000 | 79,000 |
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72,900 | 22,900 |
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71,750 | 71,750 |
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62,450 | 12,450 |
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Buzgon Pulls Without Showing a Card
On blinds of 500/1,000, Anthony "supremetny" Chin opened to 2,000, Daniel "leinad" Buzgon called, Brian "TopCreature" Sherrier called, and "jetsfan411" three-bet to 12,000. Action folded around to Buzgon who shoved for around 62,000 and all other players folded, sending Buzgon a pot without showing a card.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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74,000 | 74,000 |
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73,800 | -10,400 |
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61,000 | 11,000 |
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39,400 | -10,600 |
Top Counts Thus Far
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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141,000 | 69,250 |
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107,200 | 18,100 |
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97,000 | 47,000 |
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92,300 | 13,300 |
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89,100 | 49,700 |
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80,500 | 30,500 |
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.