"zhatka" Wins 2020 PokerStars NJCOOP Opening Event ($4,467.47)
It took just under seven hours of play for the first NJCOOP to finish out, and "zhatka" took home the lion's share of the prizepool, $4,467.47, after a deal with his heads up opponent, "Chalmisi6." Those two players were two parts of a big three at the top of the chip counts when the final table started, and they would stay near the top throughout.
It was "Chalmisi6" who would be the first to jump out to the top. First, he eliminated "nickybrunson" in a big pair preflop cooler. Then, just a few hands later, he would eliminate Mike “mmenz08816” Menzer in 6th place.
However, not long after that, "zhatka" would double up through "Chalmisi6" with pocket aces, and he wouldn't look back from there.
First, he would eliminate Sanjeev "sandman9876" Datta in 5th place, where he also happened to have pocket aces once again. From that point on, "zhatka" would score every elimination.
"Chalmisi6" started heads up play with "zhatka" at a heavy disadvantage, but he was able to score a number of double ups, before ultimately taking the lead for a bit. At that point, the two players made a deal, and form that point on, it was once again the "zhatka" show.
On the final hand, "Chalmisi6" would get his final eight big blinds in good, but a lucky seven on the river gave "zhatka" the title.
For his efforts, "zhatka" will take home $4,467.47, and the first 2020 NJCOOP title! Scroll down for a full breakdown of the final table results.
NJCOOP-1 Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "zhatka" | $4,467.47 |
| 2 | "Chalmisi6" | $3,967.48 |
| 3 | "ohhh hellooo" | $2,680.80 |
| 4 | "bgtpoker" | $1,996.23 |
| 5 | Sanjeev "sandman9876" Datta | $1486.47 |
| 6 | Mike “mmenz08816” Menzer | $1,106.89 |
| 7 | "nickybrunson" | $824.23 |
| 8 | "D-DUB1969" | $613.76 |
| 9 | "miceli86" | $457.03 |
The series rolls on tomorrow, with the biggest event starting up 5 PM ET, a $200 buy-in, $40,000 Guaranteed event. Thanks to everyone who tuned into our coverage tonight, and congratulations to all of today's winners!
, and he had live cards against the 
of "Chalmisi6." 
came on the river, giving "zhatka" a winning pair of sevens. The two players made a deal earlier in heads up play, so "Chalmisi6" will take home $3,967.48, while "zhatka" will earn $4,467.47 for his victory.
. "zhatka" was again well behind with 
, and again the best hand would hold, as the board ran down ten high. 
, and he was dominating the 
of "ohhh hellooo." 
didn't bring much help, and while the 
turn brought some chop outs, the 
came on the river, giving "zhatka" the knockout, and getting to heads up play.
, and "zhatka" scored the knockout, extending his chip lead.
, but he was miles behind the pocket aces of "zhatka." The board ran down 
, and Datta was knocked out in fifth place.
