$400 Mystery Bounty
Day 1d Started
2023 Potomac Winter Poker Open
$400 Mystery Bounty
Day: 1d
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1d
2023 Potomac Winter Poker Open
Buy-in
$400
Entries
2,457
Level
35
Blinds
300,000 / 600,000
Ante
600,000
Entries
340
Players Left
27
Day 1d of Event #1: $400 Mystery Bounty Set to Begin at 5 p.m.
Welcome to Day 1d of Event #1: $400 Mystery Bounty here at the MGM National Harbor. The event, which features a $500k guarantee, has already attracted 612 entrants between Day 1a and Day 1b. Day 1c, which began earlier today at 11 a.m., is currently up to 376 entries with late registration still available until the end of level 11.
Last night, Shouyi Gao bagged the overall event lead after accumulating 920,000 in chips. He is followed by Jacob Mitich (806,000), Lashawn Myles (670,000), and Day 1a chip leader David Simard (663,000). Thus far, 48 players have secured a Day 2 birth (22 from Day 1a and 26 from Day 1b). With Day 1c already underway and an additional 3 flights to go, this number is expected to increase significantly as more players enter.
Cards will be in the air at 5 p.m. local time. Players will begin with 25,000 in tournament chips with blinds starting at 100/100 and a 100 big-blind ante. All Day 1 levels will last 30 minutes and players may re-enter until the beginning of level 12. Players will reach the money once 10% of the field remains and play will continue until 8% of the field remains, whereupon the surviving players will bag and tag for Day 2. All Day 1 payouts are fixed at $500 and all Day 2 payouts will exceed $500.
Additionally, all surviving players who make it to Day 2 will be designated as a mystery bounty. From that point on, any player who knocks another player out of the tournament will be given a mystery bounty receipt, which can then be redeemed at the mystery bounty redemption table. Each receipt can range in value anywhere from the lowest prize of $50 all the way up to the top prize of $25,000.
Day 2 will begin on Sunday, January 29th at 12 p.m. and feature increased 45-minute levels. The Day 2 tournament clock will begin at the shortest time played in any one of the previous flights. Play on Day 2 will continue until a winner is determined.
The 2023 Potomac Winter Poker Open $400 Mystery Bounty Schedule
| Day | Date | Starting Time | Late Reg | Entries | Survivors | Further Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1a | Wednesday January 25 | 17:00 | End of Level 11 | 278 | 22 | 10% of field will be in the money, play down to 8% |
| Day 1b | Thursday January 26 | 17:00 | End of Level 11 | 334 | 26 | 10% of field will be in the money, play down to 8% |
| Day 1c | Friday January 27 | 11:00 | End of Level 11 | tbd | tbd | 10% of field will be in the money, play down to 8% |
| Day 1d | Friday January 27 | 17:00 | End of Level 11 | tbd | tbd | 10% of field will be in the money, play down to 8% |
| Day 1e | Saturday January 28 | 11:00 | End of Level 11 | tbd | tbd | 10% of field will be in the money, play down to 8% |
| Day 1f | Saturday January 28 | 17:00 | End of Level 11 | tbd | tbd | 10% of field will be in the money, play down to 8% |
| Day 2 | Sunday January 29 | 12:00 | - | - | - | Level duration increases to 45 mins, play down to a winner |
Be sure to stick with PokerNews for updates as this fourth of six total flights for Event #1: $400 Mystery Bounty begins!
Cards in The Air
With 75 players to start things off, play for Day 1d of Event #1: $400 Mystery Bounty is now underway!
Level: 1
Blinds: 100/100
Ante: 100
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Level 1
: Blinds 100/100, 100 ante
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Walker Claims an Early Casualty
Level 1
: Blinds 100/100, 100 ante
The player in the hijack was all-in preflop for about 7,000 against Sam Walker in the small blind.
Sam Walker: 
Hijack: 
Walker had the goods, and the 
runout kept him best for the early knockout.
According to another player at the table, aces had been dealt to someone at the table for three consecutive hands, generating a lot of action and leading to the short stack's demise.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
35,000 |
Lin up Early
Level 1
: Blinds 100/100, 100 ante
The player on the button opened to 300 and was three-bet by the player in the small blind to 1,200. Jing Lin cold-called from the big blind and the original raiser folded.
The flop came 
and the small blind continued for 1,400. Lin then raised to 3,000 and her opponent called.
The 
paired the board on the turn and Lin's opponent check-called a 5,000 bet from Lin.
Both players checked on the 
river and Lin immediately tabled 
for queens and fours. Her opponent couldn't beat it and mucked — awarding the pot to Lin.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
45,000 |
Level: 2
Blinds: 100/200
Ante: 200
Chernigoff Sends One to The Rail
Level 2
: Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
Heads-up on a flop of 
with about 3,000 already in the middle, the player in the big blind bet 1,500 and was raised to 3,200 by Glenn Chernigoff on the button. Undeterred, the big blind shoved for around 6,000 total and Chernigoff quickly called.
Big blind: 
Glenn Chernigoff: 
Chernigoff had his opponent drawing to one out, which did not come in on the 
turn or 
river and Chernigoff eliminated his opponent.
Chernigoff, who took 4th place in the 2020 Potomac Winter Poker Open Main Event, will be looking to make a deep run in today's event with his now above-average stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
48,000 | 48,000 |
2023 Potomac Winter Poker Open Schedule
Level 2
: Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
The Potomac Winter Poker Open at MGM National Harbor, which runs through February 6, will offer over $1,000,000 in guarantees over 16 events.
Here's a look at the remaining schedule.
2023 Potomac Winter Poker Open Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Buy-in | Starting Chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, January 28 | 11 a.m. | Event #1: Mystery Bounty $500K GTD 1e | $400 | 25K |
| Saturday, January 28 | 5 p.m. | Event #1: Mystery Bounty $500K GTD 1f | $400 | 25K |
| Sunday, January 29 | Noon | Event #1: Mystery Bounty Day 2 Restart | ||
| Sunday, January 29 | 9 a.m. | Event #2: NLH Seniors 50+ | $300 | 20K |
| Sunday, January 29 | 1 p.m. | Event #3: NLH 50K GTD 1 Day | $400 | 25K |
| Sunday, January 29 | 4 p.m. | Event #4: 5-Card PLO | $500 w/ $300 re-entries | 30K |
| Sunday, January 29 | 7 p.m. | Main Event Super Satellite 5 seats GTD | $200 w/ $100 re-buys | 10K |
| Monday, January 30 | 12 p.m. | Event #5: Cakes Classic Bounty | $300 | 20K |
| Monday, January 30 | 7 p.m. | Main Event Super Satellite 5 seats GTD | $200 w/ $100 re-entries | 10K |
| Tuesday, January 31 | 11 a.m. | Event #6: NLHE Monster Triple Stack | 400 | 75K |
| Tuesday, January 31 | 7 p.m. | Main Event Super Satellite 5 seats GTD | $200 w/ $100 re-buys | 10K |
| Wednesday, February 1 | 11 a.m. | Event #7: NLH $50K GTD 1 Day | $400 | 25K |
| Wednesday, February 1 | 4 p.m. | Event #8: Super Turbo Black Chip Bounty | $400 | 25k |
| Wednesday, February 1 | 7 p.m. | Mega Satellite to the Freezeout 5 seats GTD | $250 | 10k |
| Thursday, February 2 | 11 a.m. | Event #9: NLH Freezeout $50K GTD | $1,200 | 50K |
| Thursday, February 2 | 4 p.m. | Event #10: NLH / 4-card PLO Mix | $400 | 25K |
| Thursday, February 2 | 7 p.m. | Main Event Super Satellite 5 seats GTD | $200 w/ $100 re-buys | 10K |
| Friday, February 3 | 10 a.m. | Main Event Mega Satellite 5 seats GTD | $600 | 15K |
| Friday, February 3 | 11 a.m. | Event #11a: Main Event Day 1a $500K GTD | $2,700 | 50K |
| Friday, February 3 | 4 p.m. | Main Event Super Satellite 5 seats GTD | $200 w/ $100 re-buys | 10K |
| Friday, February 3 | 8 p.m. | Main Event Mega Satellite 5 seats GTD | $600 | 15K |
| Saturday, February 4 | 9 a.m. | Event #12: NLH Seniors 50+ | $300 | 20K |
| Saturday, February 4 | 10 a.m. | Main Event Mega Satellite 5 Seats GTD | $600 | 15K |
| Saturday, February 4 | 11 a.m. | Event #11b: Main Event Day 1b 500K GTD | $2,700 | 50K |
| Saturday, February 4 | 2 p.m. | Last Chance Main Event Mega Satellite 5 seats GTD | $600 | 15K |
| Saturday, February 4 | 7 p.m. | Event #13: NLH Rookie’s Event | $200 | 10K |
| Sunday, February 5 | 12 p.m. | Main Event Restart | ||
| Sunday, February 5 | 1 p.m. | Event #14: NLH $50K GTD 1 Day | $400 | 25K |
| Sunday, February 5 | 5 p.m. | Event #15: 5-Card PLO Championship | $400 | 25K |
| Monday, February 6 | 11 a.m. | Event #16: NLH Double Stack $50K GTD 1 Day | $400 | 50K |
| Monday, February 6 | 1 p.m. | Main Event Final Table |