Congratulations to "161joe161", Winner of Event #5: $50 NLHE Big Kickoff Championship Trophy Event, $50K Gtd
The fifth event of the 2021 PACOOP is in the books, and it was an impressive final table performance from "161joe161" who rode a big stack the whole way to the title. They made a deal heads up with "blue38bomber" that saw both players secure over $6,400, all for just a $50 investment. The event had a small overlay on the $50,000 Guarantee, as 1,033 players entered. Below you will see how the action final table played out.
PACOOP Event #5 Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "161joe161" | *$7,507 |
| 2 | "blue38bomber" | *$6,479 |
| 3 | "M45scdoo" | $4,149 |
| 4 | "pokrherface101" | $2,958 |
| 5 | "pokaroka31" | $2,108 |
| 6 | "Magxc" | $1,503 |
| 7 | "Commodore Solly" | $1,071 |
| 8 | "tbryantiv" | $764 |
| 9 | Vince "FuglyFunGuy" Lestingi | $566 |
After quickly losing Lestingi in 9th, there was the first of two double eliminations at the final table. It was eventual runner-up "blue38bomber" who secured this one, when their big slick held up against two dominated hands.
"161joe161" would earn the other double knockout, and it was undoubtedly the most important pot of the tournament for the soon to be winner. They would flop bottom set on a flop that also gave "pokrherface101" top pair, while "pokaroka31"'s overpair was also miles behind.
The two players were fairly even to start heads up play, so they decided to strike a deal. After "161joe161" scored a massive double up with pocket aces, they would keep the pressure on, before securing the title in a coin flip situation. You can read those details right below.
This is just the start of the Pokerstars COOP coverage here on Pokernews. Over in Michigan, "Pillzebub" just took down a similar event to this, earning over $9,300.
Below you will see what events are still to come in the next two weeks. Pokernews will be providing extensive coverage for all of these, so be sure to come back on Wednesday for more poker action. Good night everyone!
| Date | Day | Time (EST) | Event | GTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15 | Wednesday | 8 p.m. | Event #24: $250 NLHE 6-Max Championship Trophy Event | $40,000 |
| September 18 | Saturday | 8 p.m. | Event #35: $250 PLO 6-Max High Roller Championship Trophy Event | $20,000 |
| September 19 | Sunday | 6 p.m. | Event #38: $200 NLHE Sunday Special SE | $100,000 |
| September 23 | Thursday | 7 p.m. | Event #50: $250 NLHE Progressive KO Thursday Thrill SE Championship Trophy Event | $55,000 |
| September 26 | Sunday | 6 p.m. | Event #61: $300 NLHE Main Event | $200,000 |
| September 26 | Sunday | 8 p.m. | Event #63: $1,000 NLHE High Roller Championship Trophy Event | $75,000 |
. It was a coin flip, as "blue38bomber" showed 
, and the fives held up after the flop of 
. 
, and after "161joe161" checked, "blue38bomber" moved all in for 11 million effective. It was a massive overbet to the pot, but "161joe161" called it off with 
. "blue38bomber" showed 
meaning any spade would secure the title for them. 
and 
, giving "161joe161" a commanding lead in this heads up battle.
, and it was a flip against the pocket fives of the chip leader. 
kept "161joe161" in the lead, and a five on the turn sealed the hand to get us to heads up play.
, and it checked to "pokrherface101", who bet 662,500. "pokaroka31" moved all in for 2,748,608, and right behind them, "161joe161" moved all in over the top. "pokrherface101" called with 
, while "pokaroka31" showed an overpair of jacks. 
for bottom set. The 
turn left "pokrherface101" drawing dead, and the 
river secured the massive double KO for "161joe161", who now has over half the chips in play.
, and "M45scdoo" check called a c-bet of 320,000. 
saw "M45scdoo" check again, and this time, "Magxc" fired 960,000. "M45scdoo" went for it all, shoving all in, and "Magxc" called for just a little less with 
, and "Magxc" needed the board to pair to survive.
flop. However, a ten on the turn quickly flipped the script, and an ace on the river changed nothing. 
. However, they were dominated by the 