MGM National Harbor Regular Takes Down a "Crazy" Hand Early on Day 1a
For the past few years, Kash Corpening could usually be found here inside the poker room at MGM National Harbor, but even with all that experience, he’s never had a hand like the one he took down early on Day 1a
Corpening was all in for 49,000 and up against two opponents. He showed down two aces, while both his opponents had two kings. The board was safe for Corpening, and he rocketed to a massive chip lead.
“That was freaking crazy. It could not have gone more perfect,” he said. “However, I did not expect both players to have the same hand. Once I saw they had the same hand, I knew I was good. Perfect situation. About time I get a great set up like that.”
Corpening is a regular at this casino and has compiled career earnings of about $190,000, according to The Hendon Mob. His two biggest scores were both for around $10,000, and he’s made an effort in the past few years to play for bigger stakes.
“I started here. I call this my home casino. I love it here,” he said. “I’ve been playing here for about seven years. Within the past two or three years started to up the ante with the buy-ins and everything, and I’m really looking to make this one work.
As for his big chip lead, Corpening has one plan for the rest of the day. “I’m hoping to keep it,” he said with a laugh.