Results from Borgata $500K Deep Stack Poker Tournament
Date: Thu, Aug 14, 2008 Live Tournament Women
The final results for Borgata’s $500,000 Guaranteed Deep Stack Poker Tournament (August 9 – 12, 2008)
956 entries / $1,921,000 Prize Pool
1. ANTHONY BELLINO (YONKERS, NY) $443,201
2. MICHAEL CROSBY (GAINESVILLE, VA) $272,460
3. ROBERT MCLAUGHLIN (WASHINGTON, DC) $148,180
4. PETER MALKOUN (BROOK HAVEN, PA) $129,060
5. GEHRIG WHITE (CHARLOTTE, NC) $109,940
6. BRIAN O'DONOGHUE (BAYSIDE, NY) $90,820
7. IRVING MCKENZIE (SALISBURY, MD) $71,700
8. SUN CHA (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) $52,580
9. MICAH RASKIN (OLD WESTBURY, NY) $38,240
10. ANTHONY CAMPAGNA (MANORVILLE, NY) $24,856
11. ROBERT SUCHOCKI (NUTLEY, NJ) $24,856
12. ROBERT WISIAK (RIDGEWOOD, NY) $24,856
13. MICHAEL KITREL (VIRGINIA BCH, VA) $18,164
14. VILAILAK SOUVANNARATVONGSEUK (WEST COLUMBIA, SC) $18,164
15. STEVE RYAN (LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY) $18,164
16. PATRICK GELINAS (ODENTON, MD) $11,472
17. RANDY PFEIFER (EAST AMHERST, NY) $11,472
18. GUY LOUIS CICCONI (CHADDS FORD, PA) $11,472
19. EMANUEL FAILLA (COMMACK, NY) $8,604
20. MIRZA OTOVIC (NEW YORK, NY) $8,604
21. ERIC MORRIS (MARIETTA, GA) $8,604
22. RONNIE BARDAH (BROCKTON, MA) $8,604
23. AVDO DJOKOVIC (STATEN ISLAND, NY) $8,604
24. JAMES CALDERARO (VENICE, FL) $8,604
25. MICHAEL SICA JR (N BRUNSWICK, NJ) $8,604
26. DAVID ZEITLIN (NEW YORK, NY) $8,604
27. JOSHUA GOLDSTEIN (NEW YORK, NY) $8,604
28. PHILIP NEIMAN (FLUSHING, NY) $7,266
29. KEVIN LANG (RALEIGH, NC) $7,266
30. JOHN FRANTZ (MENDHAM, NJ) $7,266
31. FARID EBRAHIM (FREDERICKSBURG, VA) $7,266
32. THOMAS SAVITSKY (RANDOLPH, NJ) $7,266
33. ANTHONY BERTUZZI (STATEN ISLAND, NY) $7,266
34. VINCENT VILLAMOR (MAYS LANDING, NJ) $7,265
35. MORAN DAVID (NEW YORK, NY) $7,265
36. CHRIS RAGAVANIS (OLD SAYBROOK, CT ) $7,265
37. RUSLAN DYKSHTEYN (STATEN ISLAND, NY) $6,118
38. ARTHUR PETERS (BRICK, NJ) $6,118
39. VIRGIL PAGE (BAYONNE, NJ) $6,118
40. WILLIAM DOLLAR (RALEIGH, NC) $6,118
41. CHARLES MARIANIK (LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ) $6,118
42. PASQUALE DIGIULIO (PHILADELPHIA, PA) $6,118
43. THOMAS DITROLIO (HAVERTOWN, PA) $6,118
44. MICHAEL NYE (EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA) $6,118
45. CLINT SCHAFER (BATON ROUGE, LA) $6,118
46. ANDREW KNEE (MOUNT SINAI, NY) $5,354
47. TONY SOUTHON (MILLVILLE, NJ) $5,354
48. GERALD ROGERS (YEADON, PA) $5,354
49. MARK SYKES (MIDDLETOWN, CT) $5,354
50. BRIAN HOLLYWOOD (PASADENA, MD) $5,354
51. RYAN JULIUS (NAPERVILLE, IL) $5,354
52. BRYAN BUONOCORE (CANTON, OH) $5,354
53. MITESH SHERE (BROOKLYN, NY) $5,354
54. ANTHONY ABRUZZO (FLORHAM PARK, NJ) $5,354
55. CHARLES HOOK (PHILADELPHIA, PA) $4,780
56. MARK DIKKER (MORGANVILLE, NJ) $4,780
57. MICHAEL STRAUSS (NEW YORK, NY) $4,780
58. SADRIJA VUCETA (NEW YORK, NY) $4,780
59. D HATZIDIMITRIS (WHITESTONE, NY) $4,780
60. JASON EMERSON (WHITE RIVER, VT) $4,780
61. MONTE HOOVER JR (STEUBENVILLE, OH) $4,780
62. ROBERT DEPASQUALE (RANDOLPH, NJ) $4,780
63. WAYNE LEWIS (BRIGANTINE, NJ) $4,780
64. ALEXANDER SHTEYMAN (EDISON, NJ) $4,206
65. DAVID FARAH (FAIRFIELD, NJ) $4,206
66. SCOTT GREENHOLTZ (WESTMINSTER, MD) $4,206
67. STEVEN LEVY (PEABODY, MA) $4,206
68. CHIN NGUYEN (SILVER SPRING, MD) $4,206
69. JOHN LECATO JR (BELLE HAVEN, VA) $4,206
70. ALBERT RICCOBONO (OSSINING, NY) $4,206
71. RICHARD COHEN (HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA) $4,206
72. DEBORAH RAY (BLACK LICK, PA) $4,206
73. MARTY WONG (NAPA, CA) $3,824
74. JERRY HUMPHREY (GIBSONIA, PA) $3,824
75. ROBERT DICHIARA (BLUE BELL, PA) $3,824
76. JAMES WATKINS (LANDOVER, MD) $3,824
77. JASON FRAZEE (FORKED RIVER, NJ) $3,824
78. MARCUS HOUED (SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ) $3,824
79. TANIOS ABI-YAGHI (TOMS RIVER, NJ) $3,824
80. SERGUEI MITROCHINE (BROOKLYN, NY) $3,824
81. LAWRENCE RAO (FALLSTON, MD) $3,824
82. JOE WAGNER (ZEBULON, NC) $3,442
83. DAVID MERLINO (SMYRNA, GA) $3,442
84. WASYL STEPHEN ZALIWICIW (PHILADELPHIA, PA) $3,442
85. JESSE CHINNI (ELLICOTT CITY, MD) $3,442
86. CRAIG STEIN (MACEDONIA, OH) $3,442
87. ARMAN LATIF (RICHMOND, VA) $3,442
88. RICHARD CHANG (MISSION VIEJO, CA) $3,442
89. WILLIAM BLANDA (GALVESTON, TX) $3,442
90. PATRICK CARNEY (SCRANTON, PA) $3,442
Site Update: The Sidebar 2.0
Date: Tue, Aug 12, 2008 Live Tournament Women
I trying to make the site a little more user friendly and give the people what they want. I added a calendar to the sidebar for all the major tournaments coming in Atlantic City. It's a tedious process and will take some time to get all the tournaments up.
It just has basic information such as date, time, type and buy-in. I've added the Borgata Poker Open and the U.S. Poker Championship to the calendar so far.
You can access the calendar here. But it's also at the very top of the sidebar.
2008 United States Poker Championships
Date: Mon, Aug 11, 2008 Live Tournament Women
This is the information that everyone has been waiting for: the 2008 United States Poker Championships will be held at the Taj Mahal from Sept. 14-Oct. 8.
Sept. 14, 11:15am, Limit Hold'em, $300 + $40
Sept. 15, 11:15am, Seven Card Stud, $500 + $50
Sept. 16, 11:15am, Seven Card Stud Hi/Low 8 or better, $500 + $50
Sept. 17, 11:15am, Omaha Hi/Low 8 or better, $500 + $50
Sept. 18, 11:15am, 2-Way P/L Hold'em & P/L Omaha, $500 + $50
Sept. 19, 11:15am, H-O-S-E (Hold'em-Omaha H/L-Stud-Stud H/L), $500 + $50
Sept. 20, 11:15am, No Limit Hold'em, $500 + $50
Sept. 21, 11:15am, No Limit Hold'em, $300 + $40
Sept. 22, 11:15am, Seven Card Stud, $300 + $40
Sept. 23, 11:15am, No Limit Hold'em (6 max.), $300 + $40
Sept. 24, 11:15am, P/L Omaha Hi/Low 8 or better, $300 + $40
Sept. 25, 11:15am, No Limit Hold'em, $300 + $40
Sept. 26, 11:15am, No Limit Hold'em (6 max.), $500 + $50
Sept. 27, 11:15am, No Limit Hold'em, $1,000 + $80
Sept. 28, 11:15am, No Limit Hold'em Seniors Only (50 yrs.), $300 + $40
1:15pm, No Limit Hold'em Ladies Only, $300 + $40
Sept. 29, 11:15am, No Limit Hold'em, $300 + $40
Sept. 30, 11:15am, No Limit Hold'em (6 max.), $300 + $40
Oct. 1, 11:15am, Omaha Hi/Low 8 or better, $300 + $40
Oct. 2, 11:15am, Pot Limit Hold'em , $500 + $50
Oct. 5, 3:15pm, No Limit Hold'em Main Event (Day 1), $9,700 + $300
Oct. 6, 11:15am, Seven Card Stud, $300 + $40
1:15pm, Day 2 - No Limit Hold'em Main Event
Oct. 7, 11:15am, No Limit Hold'em, $300 + $40
1:15pm, Day 3 - No Limit Hold'em Main Event
Oct. 8, 11:15am, P/L Omaha Hi/Low 8 or better, $300 + $40
11:00am, Final Table - No Limit Hold'em Main Event
BUY-IN -- CHIPS -- TIME PER LEVEL
$300+$40 -- $5,000 -- 45 MINUTES
$500+$50 -- $5,000 -- 50 MINUTES
$1,000+$80 -- $8,000 -- 55 MINUTES
$9,700+$300 -- $30,000 -- 90 MINUTES
Harrah's and Trop Update
Date: Sun, Aug 10, 2008 Live Tournament Women
Harrah's has a couple of changes I found out about last night.
The first thing is they are having a different tournament schedule. Harrah's is going to run four tournaments throughout the day: 10:15, 1:15, 7:15 (I think, it might be 8:15, though) and 12:15 a.m.
They are starting a midnight tournament and I don't know how popular it's going to be. Taj is the only place that has seemingly been able to run a tournament well. Borgata tried it for a while and then decided it wasn't worth it.
The other change at Harrah's only myself and people over the age of 65. Starting today, they are going to have a .50 cent ante on the $1-$5 stud game. Previously, this was an anteless game and everyone pretty much played here because Bally's has an ante, Taj is timed and raked and Tropicana dropped their game for a $3-$6. People aren't going to be thrilled with this, and Harrah's is only doing it to make more money.
In a regular game, there tends to be a lot of chops and a dealer can go seven or eight hands before they actually pitch out a real hand. This is going to help the dealers. However, I think some of the regulars aren't going to be able to change up their game enough to deal with an ante.
My intent is just to go in there and try to start a $5-$10 game because if I am playing with a .50 cent ante, it's not going to be on a $1-$5 game.
The Tropicana has started a bad beat jackpot as well, and not just for tournaments. It's going to be for all live Texas Hold 'Em games beating Aces full of Jacks or better.
Site Update: The Sidebar
Date: Fri, Aug 8, 2008 Live Tournament Women
I've added a news link on the right side of the page. This will include any casino news stories about Atlantic City that I have not included in the blog. Some of them are interesting, just not interesting enough to me to write about. Hopefully, I will update this every day, even multiple times a day. So, keep checking back because there is always something to talk about in Atlantic City.
A Social Experiment
Date: Thu, Aug 7, 2008 Live Tournament Women
Last night I finally decided it was time to check out the PokerPro machines at the Trump Plaza. With all the talk about them, I figured it was time to check them out. And wouldn’t you know the room was bustling. There was one game going with two seats open.
There are things to like about the PokerPro machines and I decided I was going to give them a fair chance. I don’t enjoy playing online, but this was half live, and half computer. I will list the pros and cons before I get to my conclusion on the machines.
Pros:
- No tipping dealers (this seems to be everyone’s favorite part)
- $3 rake
- The machine keeps track of the amount of money in the pot
- Bets are announced (not audibly) without having to take time to count chips
- The game runs quickly and efficiently
- Mistakes are nearly non-existent.
Cons:
- No type of order. Chaos seems to be prevalent.
- No one telling players not to talk about a hand while it’s in progress.
- Team poker.
- Floor people who don’t understand the rules of poker. Just how to work a machine and push some buttons.
- No protections for the players from verbal abuse.
- Less tells you can notice people.
- Getting your money and your account in order is too long of a process.
I am sure there are more, but these are the ones I thought up off the top of my head. Last night, there was a player berating the fish at the table. It was disgusting to the point where I finally said something. After winning a huge pot, he was dancing and singing in his seat.
I asked him if he his behavior was necessary. His response: Yes, it was. I said, good job. That man has not said a word to you all night and he dumping money on the game at a ridiculous rate and all you want to do is make fun of him.
I wanted this kid to get snapped off so badly. But, frankly, I didn’t have the patience to sit around that game any longer than I did because the people playing this machine were unbearable. I think it’s a problem with poker in general, but that’s for another day in another post.
In the end, I didn’t really like the machine. The players have to police each other if they want the integrity of the game to hold up. When that happens, you start looking like a douche or a bitch. No one wants to be that guy on the game because it’s not profitable.
Both my boyfriend and I won playing on this machine. The players were awful and it was pretty obvious what they had most of the time. Frankly, none of these people are poker players and never once thought what you would have in your hand. They just see the two virtual cards in front of them and play with that, which is fine.
I said last night that the only reason I would ever come play again is because this seems very profitable. But I really don’t even feel like I am playing poker.
The other big problem was putting money in my account and getting my money out of my account. You go up the cage and give them your money. However, now they have punch buttons into the machine, fill out a piece of paper and finally you’re set up to play. Maybe this doesn’t sound like a long time, but it took about two to three minutes. When it comes to playing with chips, you push your money up and get a rack of chips. This may take all of 30 seconds.
Getting money was even worse. You have to pull out your ID and club card. More computer punching and more filling out paperwork. All this just to get my money out of my account. If you don’t get the money out of your account at the end of the night, you can just keep your bankroll on your card.
But this lends to another question. Are they keeping track of my wins and losses? If I win a certain amount at the end of the year, are they going to report this to the IRS?
I like real poker.
Guess What Happened?
Date: Mon, Aug 4, 2008 Live Tournament Women
I played poker. Twice even.
I learned a valuable lesson in one of the instances as well. Don't open the girlfriend seat up to anyone. For the sake of the story, I want everyone to know that I am a woman, who has a darling boyfriend that taught how to play poker. Actually, even met the boyfriend while playing poker. Then, I knew nothing. Now, I a little more than nothing.
However, no one ever told me that the girlfriend seat was evil. I never actually sat in the girlfriend seat because whenever my boyfriend played, I just played as well. For those who do not know the girlfriend seat is where the girlfriend/wife/lover sits who has no interest in playing and sits behind the guy while watching. Usually, they are drinking or sighing loudly because plastic cards are getting more attention than their plastic breasts.
Well, I had a friend call me one night while playing -- five times. And the dummy in me decided it was OK for her to come and watch me play. I was already annoyed that she called five times for what was seemingly no reason.
When she got there, she tried telling me dumb stories that I didn't care about and then did the audible sighing when I told her while I have cards in front of me, she is not allowed to talk to me.
After the night was over she had the audacity to complain to my boyfriend that I ignored her while I was playing poker. He pretty much laughed in her face and told her that it was her fault that she came. She should have known better.
However, the kicker came when I decided I had enough. She threw my mind for a loop and I decided it was best that I left. She asked me to sleep over, and being the great person that I am, I told her yes. However, on the way out she asked me if I can take across town to see some guy she wanted to get it on with for about five minutes.
I gave her two options because at this point I was sick of her. 1. I take you there, drop you off and find your own way home because I am leaving. 2. You come to my house and stay there.
I've known this girl for only about two months. I don't see this relationship lasting very long.
Minnesota Crash Associated to Revel Casino Links
Date: Sun, Aug 3, 2008 Live Tournament Women
Here are links regarding the Minnesota crash that killed eight people associated with the Revel Casino project. It's sad when anything like this happens.
All the plane crash victims are identified in this article.
Investigators analyzing the voice recorder. There is also a picture of the wreckage on the link.
Latest update from the Owatonna People's Press. The plane hit an antenna.
Borgata Poker Open Results
Date: Thu, Jun 19, 2008 Live Tournament Women
If you are looking for a place to get results from the Summer Poker Open at the Borgata, go to this link. It's a live blog from the event and they are going to do a much better job than I would. I have a not-so-fun job (actually, that's not true) that I have to keep track of and need to take of that.
Borgata Sports Bettors Plead Not Guilty
Date: Tue, Jun 17, 2008 Live Tournament Women
Here's the latest news on the Borgata Sports Betting Ring. Twenty-four people pled not guilty on the matter, but that's what all these mafia people do, right? I can't wait to see them get away with this.
Defendants in front row listen to court preceedings during Monday their arraignment in the Borgata gambling ring, in Judge Michael Donio's courtroom, Mays Landing.
(The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)
MAYS LANDING - The 24 men and women charged with taking part in a multimillion-dollar sports betting ring at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa - including the alleged ringleaders - pleaded not guilty to the charges against them at a crowded arraignment hearing Monday.
The ring, which authorities say operated out of a poker room at Borgata for 20 months, was busted in November when a multi-agency investigation, dubbed Operation High Roller, led to the arrests. State Attorney General Anne Milgram previously said the ring took in $60 million in bets, but the casino itself was not involved.
The indictment handed down in April charges the alleged leaders - Jack Buscemi Jr., 50, of Harrison Township, Gloucester County; Andrew Micali, 32, of Ventnor; and Anthony Nicodemo, 36, of Philadelphia - with racketeering, conspiracy and money laundering, as well as third-degree promotion of gambling.
Micali allegedly controlled the day-to-day operations, while Nicodemo allegedly exercised leadership over the ring. Buscemi was allegedly the boss of the gambling ring.
On Monday afternoon, the defendants were seated in several rows in Superior Court Judge Michael Donio's courtroom as their 24 defense attorneys entered the not-guilty pleas in unison to move the matter along more quickly. A sheriff's officer took attendance before the hearing to ensure everyone was present.
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Thirteen other alleged operators and agents of the ring were indicted on those same four charges, including Vincent Procopio, 42, of Philadelphia, who allegedly acted as Micali's right-hand man, and two casino poker room supervisors alleged to have been agents who brought in gamblers and bets for the ring.
: Joseph Wishnick, 43, of Brigantine, a former Borgata poker room supervisor, and Jeffrey Ebert, 45, of Ventnor, a former Tropicana poker room supervisor. Eight additional defendants are named in certain counts of the indictment.
The ring took in illegal wagers on sporting events using password-protected Web sites and a Philadelphia wire room where bets were taken by phone, authorities said.
The investigation, which began in March 2006, revealed that Micali relied on a network of agents to take in millions of dollars in bets on college and professional football and basketball. Micali and Buscemi allegedly received a percentage of the gambling proceeds collected by the agents.
Deputy Attorney General Kerry DiJoseph represented the Division of Criminal Justice Major Crimes Bureau, Casino Prosecutions Unit.
Donio asked DiJoseph on Monday to prepare a letter for him in three weeks listing the defendants and their charges. He asked the 24 defense attorneys to also prepare individual letters, stating who the attorney represents, what the charges are and what motions the attorney has filed or plans to file.
Defense attorney Carl Poplar, who represents defendant Robert Mackie, 39, of Staten Island, N.Y., expressed concern about drafting such a letter, telling the judge it could be "problematic."
Donio repeated his time frame: Three weeks.
"How am I going to determine who's on first and who's on second?" Donio said, referring to the possible confusion with so many defendants. "(The letter) is for me. I'm not sharing it with anyone else. It's to assist me, in lieu of going through a box (of discovery)."
"I want to resolve these things in an expeditious manner," Donio said.
After entering pleas for their clients, the attorneys met in the empty courtroom next door, where they organized themselves into committees to tackle major motions together. The effort was made to avoid duplicating motions and creating unnecessary extra work.
"I don't want to read 24 motions that say the same thing," Donio said.
Second-degree crimes carry a maximum sentence of as many as 10 years in state prison, while third-degree crimes, such as promoting gambling, carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
On Monday, Donio gave the attorneys and defendants an idea of how he views the offenses.
"These are alleged crimes of greed," Donio said. "I don't equate these (defendants) with people who sexually assault kids."
Third-degree gambling charges don't necessarily warrant jail time, he added - although a second-degree crime, like racketeering, does.
"These charges involve money," Donio said. "So, we'll talk money."
Defense attorneys expressed a similar view.
"Our view of this case is it is a gambling case and nothing more," said attorney James Leonard Jr., who is representing Nicodemo. "People that promote gambling do not belong in jail. I don't think any one of these defendants belongs in jail."
"I think the judge's comments are indicative of what you see," said attorney Lou Barbone, who is representing Micali.
DiJoseph said there is now supplemental discovery available for the attorneys to review, including videotape, transcripts of intercepted recordings and call logs.
The defendants are scheduled to appear in court again at 1:30 p.m. July 7 for a status conference.
Others charged in the indictment are:
Ian Blackman, 28, of Mays Landing: Racketeering, conspiracy, money laundering, promoting gambling and criminal usury
Matthew Zambanini, 28, of Hockessin, Del.: Racketeering, conspiracy, money laundering and promoting gambling
Robert Mackie, 39, of Staten Island, N.Y.: Racketeering, conspiracy, money laundering and promoting gambling
Frank Baldino, 21, of Philadelphia: Racketeering, conspiracy, money laundering and promoting gambling
Nicholas Caltibiano, 25, of Brigantine: Racketeering, conspiracy, money laundering, and promoting gambling
Joseph Baldino Jr., 23, of Philadelphia: Racketeering, conspiracy, money laundering and promoting gambling
John Findaly, 31, of Philadelphia: Racketeering, conspiracy, money laundering and promoting gambling
Bernard Malseed, 64, of Philadelphia: Racketeering, conspiracy, money laundering and promoting gambling
Vincent Borgesi, 40, of Philadelphia: Promoting gambling
Russell Brown, 44, of Egg Harbor Township: Racketeering, conspiracy, money laundering, and promoting gambling
Douglas Rubino, 30, of Philadelphia: Racketeering, conspiracy, money laundering and promoting gambling
Michael Connelly, 59, of Parkville, Md.: Conspiracy, money laundering and promoting gambling
Stephen Cassansanto, 37, of Philadelphia: Conspiracy, money laundering and promoting gambling
William DePena, 40, of Philadelphia: Conspiracy, money laundering and promoting gambling
Dominic Grande, 28, of Philadelphia: Conspiracy, money laundering and promoting gambling
Marianne Micali, 63, of Philadelphia: Conspiracy, money laundering and promoting gambling
Annie Grajales Ospina, 25, of Egg Harbor Township: Conspiracy, money laundering and promoting gambling
Mark Galasso, 24, of Philadelphia: Money laundering
To e-mail Regina Schaffer at The Press:
RSchaffer@pressofac.com
"That's Poker"
Date: Thu, Jun 12, 2008 Live Tournament Women
Damn, when I heard those words uttered yesterday, I wanted to ring someone’s neck. I am not mad that I didn’t cash, a little frustrated is more like it. I played in the stud tournament for nine hours – NINE HOURS – to only walk away with a sore ass for sitting down for so long.
It was a good experience for me and I actually enjoyed myself for the most part. The people were nice and there wasn’t the attitude you normally get while playing Texas Hold ‘Em. I am not big in recounting hands just for the sake of saying what happened.
I know I played well. I made the right moves when I should and I just got unlucky in the end. My second to last hand, I raised with split Kings. The guy to my left just calls with an ace showing. I bet into him a couple of times until I realized that he actually had another ace the whole time. I lost enough money in that pot because the levels were up to 1,500-3,000. My very last hand, I’m the bring-in with a 4 showing and I have queens in the hole. I complete the bet to $1,500 and it mucks around to the guy to right, who has an ace showing.
By the way, there are already two dead aces. Wouldn’t you know that he has the case ace underneath. Honestly, I didn’t have enough chips at that point to try to hold on. I put my final 1,200 or so in the middle and I never improved. That was my tournament.
Someone I know pretty well took down fourth. I was very happy for him. It was something that he needed as he has a string of bad luck lately, and it has nothing to do with poker. Glad to see something good happen.
Borgata Poker Open
Date: Mon, Jun 9, 2008 Live Tournament Women
Today is the first day of the Borgata Poker Open. I guess the East Coasters that didn't make out to Vegas are going to be playing in these events. I am going to play in the 7-card stud tourney on Wednesday. This is my first big tournament and I am looking forward to it.
I don't know how many people are going to enter this tournament. Stud isn't what it used to be and not many people play it. However, I know two people playing in it, me and my friend. I am going to try and keep notes throughout the tournament. This is going to be a unique experience for me.
Wish me luck.
Taj Stabber Will Sentenced to 5 Years
Date: Thu, May 29, 2008 Live Tournament Women
Vincente Perez pleaded guilty to reckless manslaughter today and will be sentenced to about five years in prision. All over a poker seat. Well, we have an end to this case, here is the news in The Press of Atlantic City.
However, I am sure this isn't going to end what a hole the Taj Mahal is. I haven't been to the room since the incident and, frankly, I have no desire to even go there. The Taj is a dump, and though it has great games when it comes to stuff other than hold 'em, it's not enough for me to want to go there.
I never went to the bathroom by myself. I never went to the bathroom by the parking lot. I am sure people who have been to the Taj know exactly what I am talking about.
Trump Marina to Be Bought and Renamed
Date: Thu, May 29, 2008 Live Tournament Women
Since Trump Marina doesn't have poker, this doesn't really belong here, however, there are many people who find the goings on in Atlantic City interesting, including myself. This article is from The Press of Atlantic City and I am sure it will have more information regarding the sale starting tomorrow.
10 a.m. Update - ATLANTIC CITY (AP) — A New York gambling company is buying Atlantic City’s Trump Marina Hotel Casino for $316 million, and will rename it “Margaritaville,” the companies said Thursday.
Coastal Marina LLC, an affiliate of Coastal Development LLC, is buying the casino from Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump Entertainment is the casino company founded by real estate magnate Donald Trump. After the sale, the company will have two remaining casinos in Atlantic City: The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, and Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino.
“They are buying a wonderful building in a great location,” Trump said in a statement. “It has been an important part of our company with a loyal customer base and a dedicated team.”
Richard T. Fields, chairman of Coastal Marina, said the casino will take on a new identity once the sale closes. No timetable was given.
For more coverage, check for updates here and look in Friday's edition of The Press of Atlantic City.
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