2023 Potomac Winter Poker Open

$400 Mystery Bounty
Day: 1f
Event Info

2023 Potomac Winter Poker Open

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a4
Prize
$96,657
Event Info
Buy-in
$400
Entries
2,457
Level Info
Level
35
Blinds
300,000 / 600,000
Ante
600,000
Players Info - Day 1f
Entries
463
Players Left
36

Gordon McKenzie Bags Day 1f Chip Lead of Event #1: $400 Mystery Bounty

Level 17 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Gordon McKenzie bags Day 1f chip lead
Gordon McKenzie bags Day 1f chip lead

Day 1f of Event #1: $400 Mystery Bounty has come to an end with Gordon McKenzie emerging on top after bagging 609,000 in chips. McKenzie's chip lead was thanks part to a crazy three-way all-in on the stone bubble wherein he eliminated two players at once. Trailing McKenzie for Day 1f is Nick Chow (570,000), Marshall Roof (569,000), and Alexander Wright (537,000).

Day 1f began with 125 players and that number continued to rise until the end of late registration for a final count of 463. Between all six flights, Event #1: $400 Mystery Bounty attracted 2,457 total entries, which is more than enough to cover the $500k guarantee.

Several notables tried to secure a Day 2 birth but fell short, including WSOP-bracelet winner Yaser Al-Keliddar, Justin Arnwine, and Jay Jin, who was part of the money bubble for the second time this event after bubbling Day 1b. As mentioned, the money bubble burst in an unforgettable hand that saw three players holding aces, kings, and queens respectively get all-in preflop, with aces holding for a double KO. A third player also busted on the bubble at a different table after Evan Kochav (219,000) rivered a flush against him.

It took less than a level for an additional seven players to bust and end play for the day with 36 survivors. In total, there were 193 players that made it to Day 2 between the six starting flights.

Potomac Winter Poker Open $400 Mystery Bounty Top 10 Overall Chip Counts

PlayerCountryChip Count
Sheldon PoeUnited States976,000
Aaron WrightUnited States952,000
Shouyi GaoUnited States920,000
Dan MateiUnited States841,000
Jacob MitichUnited States806,000
Hiep NguyenUnited States766,000
Gabe GonzalesUnited States746,000
Jacob HersheyUnited States745,000
Tom NorthernUnited States725,000
Trenton WiltUnited States724,000

The remaining players will reconvene on Sunday, January 29 at noon for Day 2 and play down until a winner is decided. The mystery bounty portion of the tournament begins on Day 2, which means each remaining player will be assigned a mystery bounty. If a player busts an opponent from the tournament, they will receive a mystery bounty ticket, which can be redeemed at the mystery bounty redemption table. Potential prizes range in value from $50 to $25,000.

Be sure to stick with PokerNews as we continue to bring you all the action leading to an eventual champion for Event #1: $400 Mystery Bounty!

The 2023 Potomac Winter Poker Open $400 Mystery Bounty Schedule

DayDateStarting TimeLate RegEntriesSurvivorsFurther Information
Day 1aWednesday January 2517:00End of Level 112782210% of field will be in the money, play down to 8%
Day 1bThursday January 2617:00End of Level 113342610% of field will be in the money, play down to 8%
Day 1cFriday January 2711:00End of Level 114033210% of field will be in the money, play down to 8%
Day 1dFriday January 2717:00End of Level 113402710% of field will be in the money, play down to 8%
Day 1eSaturday January 2811:00End of Level 116395010% of field will be in the money, play down to 8%
Day 1fSaturday January 2817:00End of Level 114633610% of field will be in the money, play down to 8%
Day 2Sunday January 2912:00---Level duration increases to 45 mins, play down to a winner

Tags: Aaron WrightAlexander WrightDan MateiEvan KochavGabe GonzalesGordon McKenzieJay JinTom NorthernYaser Al-Keliddar